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FM Ster eo
FM-AM Receiver
3-864-029-11(1)
Operating Instructions
STR-DE625
STR-DE525
1998 by Sony Corporation
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WARNING
Precautions
To prevent fire or shock
hazard, do not expose the
unit to rain or moisture.
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.
INFORMATION
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 82040 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-DE625/DE525
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.
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 unit is not disconnected from the AC
power source (mains) as long as it is
connected to the wall outlet, even if the
unit 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.
• AC power cord must be changed only at
the qualified service shop.
On placement
• Place the receiver in a location with
adequate ventilation to prevent heat
buildup 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.
If you have any question or problem
concerning your receiver, please
consult your nearest Sony dealer.
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About This Manual
The instructions in this manual are for models STR-DE625
and DE525. Check your model number by looking at the
upper right corner of the front panel. In this manual, the
USA and Canadian STR-DE625 is used for illustration
purposes unless stated othewise. Any difference in
operation is clearly indicated in the text, for example,
“STR-DE625 only.”
Type of differences
Model DE625 DE525
Feature
Three video inputs r
Control A1/Control S r
IMPEDANCE SELECTOR for the
front speakers
Conventions
• 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, refer to the separate operating instructions
supplied with the remote.
• The following icon is used in this manual:
z Indicates hints and tips for making the task easier.
This receiver incorporates the Dolby
system.
r
* Pro Logic Surround
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Hooking Up the Components 4
Unpacking 4
Antenna Hookups 5
Audio Component Hookups 6
Video Component Hookups 7
5.1 Input Hookups 9
Other Hookups 10
Hooking Up and Setting Up the
Speaker System 13
Speaker System Hookup 14
Dolby Surround Setup 15
Before You Use Your Receiver 17
Location of Parts and Basic Amplifier
Operations 20
Front Panel Parts Description 20
Enjoying Surround Sound 24
Selecting a Sound Field 25
Customizing Sound Fields 27
Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories Licensing
*
Corporation. DOLBY, the double-D symbol a, “PRO LOGIC,”
and Dolby Digital (AC-3) are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories
Licensing Corporation.
Receiving Broadcasts 29
Direct Tuning 30
Automatic Tuning 31
Preset Tuning 31
Other Operations 33
Indexing Preset Stations and Program Sources 34
Recording 34
Using the Sleep Timer 35
Adjustments Using the SET UP Button 36
Additional Information 37
Troubleshooting 37
Specifications 39
Glossary 41
Tables of Settings Made Using the CURSOR MODE
and SET UP Buttons 42
Index 43
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Hooking Up
Unpacking
the
Components
This chapter describes how to connect
various audio and video components
to the receiver. Be sure to read the
sections for the components that you
have before you actually connect
them to the receiver.
Check that you received the following items with the
receiver:
• FM wire antenna (1)
• AM loop antenna (1)
• Remote commander (remote) (1)
Model Remote
STR-DE625 RM-LJ301
STR-DE525 (except Canada) RM-U401
STR-DE525 (Canada) RM-PP401
• R6 (size-AA) batteries (2)
• Operating Instructions of the remote
• Audio/video/control S connecting cord (1) (STR-DE625
only)
• Control S connecting cord (1) (STR-DE625 only)
Inserting batteries into the remote
Insert two size-AA (R6) batteries with the + and –
properly oriented in the battery compartment. When
using the remote, point it at the remote sensor g on the
receiver.
For details, refer to the operating instructions supplied
with your remote.
z
When to replace batteries
Under normal conditions, 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.
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 cord, 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
AM loop antenna
(supplied)
CTRL S
ANTENNA
AM
y
COAXIAL
FM
75Ω
L
R
STATUS IN
VIDEO
SIGNAL
GND
y
5.1/DVD INPUT
CENTER
WOOFER
FRONT REAR IN
TV / DBS
IN
FM wire antenna
(supplied)
VIDEO 2
CTRL S
CTRL S
OUT
OUT
VIDEO
VIDEO
VIDEO
AUDIO
IN
IN
OUT
AUDIO
OUT
PHONO
AUDIO
CD
IN
IN
VIDEO 1
S-LINK
VIDEO
OUT
AUDIO
OUT
RECOUTIN
TAPE/MD
VIDEO
AUDIO
IN
IN
IN
MONITOR
MONITOR
CTRL S
IN
VIDEO
OUT
L
R
L
R
S-LINK
CTRL A1
REAR
CENTER
WOOFER
AUDIO
OUT
RL
++
––
RL
FRONT
+
R –
– L
+
AA
BB
R – – L
+
SPEAKERS
+
IMPEDANCE USE 8–16 ΩREAR CENTER FRONT A + B
IMPEDANCE USE 4–16 ΩFRONT A OR B
WIRELESS
REAR
SPEAKER
IMPEDANCE
SELECTOR
FRONT
4 Ω 8 Ω
Hooking Up the Components
Terminals for connecting the antennas
Connect the To the
AM loop antenna AM terminals
FM wire antenna FM 75Ω COAXIAL terminal
Notes on antenna hookups
• To prevent noise pickup, keep the AM loop antenna
away from the receiver and TV.
• After connecting the FM wire antenna, keep it as
horizontal as possible.
z
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 FM outdoor antenna
ANTENNA
AM
y
Ground wire
(not supplied)
COAXIAL
FM
75Ω
Important
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.
Note
Do not use the SIGNAL GND y terminal for grounding the
receiver.
To ground
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Audio Component Hookups
Hooking Up the Components
Turntable
TV / DBS
CTRL S
ANTENNA
AM
y
COAXIAL
FM
75Ω
L
R
STATUS IN
VIDEO
VIDEO
IN
SIGNAL
GND
AUDIO
y
5.1/DVD INPUT
CENTER
WOOFER
FRONT REAR IN
CD player
VIDEO 2
CTRL S
OUT
VIDEO
OUT
IN
AUDIO
OUT
IN
PHONO
OUTPUT
LINE
CTRL S
OUT
VIDEO
IN
AUDIO
IN
CD
L
R
VIDEO 1
S-LINK
VIDEO
OUT
AUDIO
OUT
RECOUTIN
TAPE/MD
VIDEO
AUDIO
IN
IN
IN
MONITOR
MONITOR
CTRL S
IN
VIDEO
OUT
L
R
L
R
Ç
S-LINK
CTRL A1
Required cords
Audio cords (not supplied)
When connecting a cord, be sure to match the color-coded pins to
the appropriate jacks on the components.
White (L) White (L)
Red (R) Red (R)
CENTER
REAR
WOOFER
AUDIO
OUT
RL
++
––
RL
FRONT
+
R –
– L
+
AA
BB
+
R – – L
SPEAKERS
+
IMPEDANCE USE 8–16 ΩREAR CENTER FRONT A + B
IMPEDANCE USE 4–16 ΩFRONT A OR B
WIRELESS
REAR
SPEAKER
IMPEDANCE
SELECTOR
FRONT
4 Ω 8 Ω
Ç
IN OUT
INPUT OUTPUT
LINE
LINE
L
R
Tape/MD deck
Jacks for connecting audio components
Connect a To the
Turntable PHONO jacks
CD player CD jacks
Tape deck or MD deck TAPE/MD jacks
Note on audio component hookups
If your turntable has a ground wire, connect it to the
SIGNAL GND y terminal on the receiver.
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Video Component Hookups
STR-DE625
TV or DBS tuner
ANTENNA
AM
SIGNAL
y
COAXIAL
FM
75Ω
FRONT REAR IN
L
R
5.1/DVD INPUT
Required cords
Hooking Up the Components
Audio/video cords (not supplied)
When connecting a cord, be sure to match the color-coded pins to
the appropriate jacks on the components.
VCR
Yellow (video) Yellow (video)
OUTPUT
VIDEO
OUT
AUDIO
OUT
L
R
INPUT OUTPUT
VIDEO
VIDEO
OUT
IN
AUDIO
AUDIO
OUT
IN
White (L/audio) White (L/audio)
Red (R/audio) Red (R/audio)
L
R
Video cord for connecting a TV monitor (not supplied)
Yellow Yellow
IN OUT
ç
ç
MONITOR
VIDEO
OUT
OUT
TAPE/MD
VIDEO
AUDIO
IN
IN
IN
MONITOR
CTRL S
IN
VIDEO
OUT
L
R
L
R
S-LINK
CTRL A1
REAR
CENTER
WOOFER
AUDIO
OUT
RL
++
––
RL
FRONT
+
R –
– L
+
AA
BB
R – – L
+
SPEAKERS
+
IMPEDANCE USE 8–16 ΩREAR CENTER FRONT A + B
IMPEDANCE USE 4–16 ΩFRONT A OR B
WIRELESS
REAR
SPEAKER
IMPEDANCE
SELECTOR
FRONT
4 Ω 8 Ω
TV / DBS
CTRL S
STATUS IN
VIDEO
IN
GND
VIDEO
AUDIO
CTRL S
CTRL S
OUT
OUT
S-LINK
VIDEO
VIDEO
IN
OUT
IN
AUDIO
AUDIO
AUDIO
IN
OUT
IN
VIDEO 1
VIDEO 2
y
CENTER
WOOFER
PHONO
RECOUTIN
CD
Ç
To the front pabel
Ç
IN OUT
INPUT OUTPUT
VIDEO
VIDEO
OUT
IN
Camcorder
or video
game
AUDIO
AUDIO
OUT
IN
L
R
VCR or LD player
Jacks for connecting video components
Connect a To the
TV or DBS tuner TV/DBS jacks
VCR VIDEO 1 jacks
Additional VCR or LD player VIDEO 2 jacks
TV monitor MONITOR VIDEO OUT jack
Camcorder or video game VIDEO 3 INPUT jacks on the
front panel
TV monitor
INPUT
VIDEO
IN
Note on video component hookups
You can connect your TV’s audio output jacks to the TV/
DBS AUDIO IN jacks on the receiver to apply Dolby Pro
Logic Surround effects on the audio from the TV. In this
case, do not connect the video output jack on the TV to
the TV/DBS VIDEO IN jack on the receiver. If you
connect a TV tuner (or a DBS tuner), connect the audio
and video output jacks to the receiver as shown above.
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Video Component Hookups
Hooking Up the Components
STR-DE525
*
ANTENNA
AM
SIGNAL
y
FM
75Ω
GND
COAXIAL
y
FRONT REAR IN
L
R
5.1/DVD INPUT
VIDEO
IN
CENTER
WOOFER
TV/DBS
VIDEO
AUDIO
Required cords
Audio/video cords (not supplied)
Yellow (video) Yellow (video)
VCR
INPUT OUTPUT
VIDEO
VIDEO
OUT
IN
AUDIO
AUDIO
OUT
IN
L
R
IN OUT
ç
White (L/audio) White (L/audio)
Red (R/audio) Red (R/audio)
Video cord for connecting a TV monitor (not supplied)
Yellow Yellow
ç
REAR
CENTER
VIDEO
MONITOR
MONITOR
VIDEO
VIDEO
VIDEO
IN
IN
PHONO
OUT
AUDIO
OUT
RECOUTIN
CD
TAPE/MD
AUDIO
OUT
IN
IN
L
R
IN
L
R
WOOFER
AUDIO
OUT
RL
++
––
RL
FRONT
+ R –
– L +
AA
BB
R – – L +
+
SPEAKERS
IMPEDANCE USE 8–16 ΩREAR CENTER FRONT A + B
IMPEDANCE USE 4–16 ΩFRONT A OR B
WIRELESS
REAR
SPEAKER
OUTPUT
VIDEO
OUT
AUDIO
OUT
L
R
INPUT
VIDEO
TV or DBS tuner
(TV or LD player)
TV/DBS (Direct Broadcasting Satellite): USA, Canada, and Australia
*
TV/LD: all countries except USA, Canada, and Australia
Jacks for connecting video components
Connect a To the
TV or DBS tuner (TV or LD player) TV/DBS or TV/LD jacks
VCR VIDEO jacks
TV monitor MONITOR jack
TV monitor
IN
Note on video component hookups
You can connect your TV’s audio output jacks to the TV/
DBS (or TV/LD) AUDIO IN jacks on the receiver to apply
Dolby Pro Logic Surround effects on the audio from the
TV. In this case, do not connect the video output jack on
the TV to the TV/DBS (or TV/LD) VIDEO IN jack on the
receiver. If you connect a TV tuner (or a DBS tuner),
connect the audio and video output jacks to the receiver
as shown above.
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5.1 Input Hookups
This receiver is equipped with 5.1/DVD INPUT jacks. By
connecting your DVD player or other digital video source
through a multi-channel decoder (e.g., Dolby Digital (AC-
3) decoder) to these jacks, you can enjoy theater-quality
Multi-Channel Surround sound in your own home. To
enjoy Multi-Channel Surround sound to its full extent,
you will need five speakers (two front speakers, two rear
speakers, and a center speaker) and a subwoofer. Refer to
the instruction manual supplied with your Dolby Digital
(AC-3) decoder etc., for details on the 5.1-channel input
hookups.
DVD player or
LD player, etc.
OUTPUT
VIDEO
AUDIO
CTRL S
ANTENNA
AM
y
COAXIAL
FM
75Ω
L
R
STATUS IN
VIDEO
SIGNAL
GND
y
5.1/DVD INPUT
CENTER
WOOFER
FRONT REAR IN
OUT
OUT
TV / DBS
IN
L
R
VIDEO
AUDIO
VIDEO 2
CTRL S
CTRL S
OUT
OUT
VIDEO
VIDEO
IN
OUT
IN
AUDIO
AUDIO
IN
OUT
IN
PHONO
CD
Dolby Digital (AC-3)
decoder etc.
CENTER
WOOFER
MONITOR
VIDEO
OUT
OUT
TAPE/MD
VIDEO
AUDIO
IN
IN
IN
MONITOR
CTRL S
IN
VIDEO
OUT
L
R
L
R
VIDEO 1
S-LINK
AUDIO
RECOUTIN
5.1 OUTPUT
REAR
S-LINK
CTRL A1
FRONT
Required cords
Audio cords (not supplied)
Two for the 5.1/DVD INPUT FRONT and REAR jacks
White (L) White (L)
Red (R) Red (R)
Monaural audio cords (not supplied)
Two for the 5.1/DVD INPUT CENTER and WOOFER jacks
Black Black
Video cord (not supplied)
One for the 5.1/DVD INPUT VIDEO IN jacks
Yellow Yellow
REAR
CENTER
WOOFER
AUDIO
OUT
RL
++
––
WIRELESS
REAR
SPEAKER
IMPEDANCE
SELECTOR
FRONT
4 Ω 8 Ω
RL
FRONT
+
R –
– L
+
AA
BB
R – – L
+
SPEAKERS
+
IMPEDANCE USE 8–16 ΩREAR CENTER FRONT A + B
IMPEDANCE USE 4–16 ΩFRONT A OR B
Hooking Up the Components
Example of Dolby Digital system hookup using the 5.1/DVD INPUT jacks
DVD player or LD player
VIDEO OUT
DIGITAL
Dolby Digital (AC-3)
decoder etc.
5.1/DVD INPUT
CURSOR MODE
SET UP
SPEAKERS
A
B
OFF
+
B
A
DISPLAY
PRESET
TUNING
–
TUNING
–
+
PHONES
MEMORY
FM/AMFM MODE
SLEEP
5.1/DVD INPUT
VIDEO IN
SURROUND
BASS/
TREBLE
INDEX
g
162738495
9
FUNCTION
VIDEO 2 VIDEO 3 TV/DBS
VIDEO 1
TAPE/MD CD TUNER PHONO
DIRECT
TUNING
+
SHIFT
5.1/DVD
INPUT
TONE
BASS
BOOST
SOUND FIELD
ON/OFF
SOUND FIELD
GENRE MODE
5.1/DVD
BASS
INPUT
BOOST
TONE
ON/OFF
MASTER VOLUME
5
•
•
•
•
•
•
4
6
•
•
•
3
•
•
•
2
•
•
•
1
•
•
•
0
1
0
MUTING
VIDEO 3 INPUT
SPEAKERS
FRONT
•
•
•
SPEAKERS
7
•
•
•
8
•
•
REAR/CENTER
•
9
•
•
•
•
BALANCE
LR
WOOFER
RLVIDEO AUDIO
• DVD players with a built-in Dolby Digital (AC-3) decoder can be connected directly to the 5.1/DVD INPUT jacks on the
receiver.
• See page 14 for details on speaker system hookup.
Front speaker (L)
Front speaker (R)
Rear speaker (L)
Rear speaker (R)
Center speaker
Active woofer
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Other Hookups
Hooking Up the Components
CTRL S (STATUS) IN/OUT AC OUTLET
TV / DBS
CTRL S
ANTENNA
AM
y
COAXIAL
FM
75Ω
L
R
STATUS IN
VIDEO
VIDEO
IN
IN
SIGNAL
GND
AUDIO
IN
y
5.1/DVD INPUT
CENTER
WOOFER
FRONT REAR IN
VIDEO 2
CTRL S
OUT
VIDEO
OUT
AUDIO
OUT
PHONO
CTRL S
OUT
VIDEO
IN
AUDIO
IN
CD
VIDEO 1
S-LINK
VIDEO
OUT
AUDIO
OUT
RECOUTIN
TAPE/MD
VIDEO
AUDIO
IN
IN
IN
MONITOR
MONITOR
CTRL S
IN
VIDEO
OUT
L
R
L
R
S-LINK CTRL A1
WOOFER
S-LINK
CTRL A1
AUDIO
OUT
Required cords
Audio/video/control S connecting cord (1) (supplied with STRDE625 only)
Yellow (video)
White (L/audio)
Red (R/audio)
Black (control S)
Control S connecting cord (1) (supplied with STR-DE625 only)
Black Black
AC power cord
CENTER
REAR
RL
++
––
RL
FRONT
+
R –
– L
+
AA
BB
R – – L
+
SPEAKERS
+
IMPEDANCE USE 8–16 ΩREAR CENTER FRONT A + B
IMPEDANCE USE 4–16 ΩFRONT A OR B
WIRELESS
REAR
SPEAKER
IMPEDANCE
SELECTOR
FRONT
4 Ω 8 Ω
Yellow (video)
White (L/audio)
Red (R/audio)
Black (control S)
*
The configuration, shape, and number of AC outlets on the rear panel
*
varies according to the model and country to which the receiver is
shipped.
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b
To a wall outlet
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CONTROL S hookup (STR-DE625 only)
If you have a CONTROL S-compatible Sony TV, DBS
tuner, monitor, or VCR, use an audio/video/control S
connecting cord (supplied) or a control S connecting cord
(supplied) to connect the CTRL S (STATUS) IN (for TV,
DBS tuner, or monitor) or OUT (for VCR etc.) jack on the
receiver to the appropriate S-LINK jack on the respective
component. Refer to the operating instructions supplied
with your TV, DBS tuner, monitor, VCR, etc., for details.
An example of a CONTROL S hookup between the
receiver and TV or VCR is shown below.
When your TV is connected to the receiver as shown
below, the TV input mode will change to video input
whenever you turn on the receiver.
When you connect the VCR to the receiver as shown
below, the input mode of the receiver changes to video 1
(or 2) whenever you turn on the VCR.
TV
Receiver
AUDIO
OUT
L
R
TV / DBS
CTRL S
STATUS IN
*
VIDEO
AUDIO
VIDEO
S-LINK
IN OUT
IN
***
MONITOR
VIDEO
OUT
AUDIO
OUT
VIDEO
AUDIO
IN
IN
MONITOR
CTRL S
IN
VIDEO
OUT
L
R
VIDEO 1
CTRL S
OUT
S-LINK
IN
IN
L
R
*
OUTPUT
S-LINK
OUT
VIDEO
OUT
AUDIO
OUT
L
R
VCR
CONTROL A1 hookup (STR-DE625 only)
• If you have a CONTROL A1-compatible Sony CD
player, tape deck, or MD deck
Use a CONTROL A1 cord (not supplied) to connect the
S-LINK CTRL A1 jack on the CD player, tape deck, or
MD deck to the S-LINK CTRL A1 jack on the receiver.
See “Displaying the operating status of the component
connected to the S-LINK CTRL A1 jack” on page 36 and
refer to the separate manual “CONTROL-A1 Control
System” and the operating instructions supplied with
your CD player, tape deck, or MD deck for details.
• If you have a Sony CD changer with a
COMMAND MODE selector
If your CD changer’s COMMAND MODE selector can
be set to CD 1, CD 2, or CD 3, be sure to set the
command mode to “CD 1” and connect the changer to
the CD jacks on the receiver.
If, however, you have a Sony CD changer with VIDEO
OUT jacks, set the command mode to “CD 2” and
connect the changer to the VIDEO 2 jacks on the
receiver.
Setting the voltage selector (only on
models supplied with a voltage selector)
Check that the voltage selector on the rear panel of the
receiver is set to the local power supply voltage. If not,
use a screwdriver to set the selector to the correct position
before connecting the AC power cord to a wall outlet.
VOLTAGE SELECT
220V
240V
120V
Hooking Up the Components
* Audio/video/control S connecting cord
** Control S connecting cord
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Other Hookups
Hooking Up the Components
Connecting the AC power cord
Before connecting the AC power cord of this receiver to a
wall outlet:
• Connect the speaker system to the receiver (see page
14).
• Turn the MASTER VOLUME control to the leftmost
position (0).
Connect the AC power cord(s) of your audio/video
component(s) to a wall outlet.
If you connect other audio/video components to AC
OUTLET on the receiver, the receiver will supply power
to the connected component(s), allowing you to turn on or
off the whole system when you turn on/off the receiver.
Caution
Make sure that the total power consumption of the component(s)
connected to the receiver’s AC OUTLET does not exceed the
wattage stated on the rear panel. Do not connect high-wattage
electrical home appliances such as electric irons, fans, or TVs to
this outlet.
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Hooking Up
SET UP
GENRE
SOUND FIELD ON/OFF
and Setting Up
the Speaker
System
This chapter describes how to hook
up your speaker system to the
receiver, how to position each speaker,
and how to set up your speakers to
enjoy Dolby Surround sound.
MASTER VOLUME
5
•
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•
•
•
•
4
6
•
•
•
CURSOR MODE
SET UP
SPEAKERS
OFF
A
+B
PHONES
SURROUND
BASS/
TREBLE
INDEX
A
B
TUNING
–
+
SLEEP
g
DIRECT
DISPLAY
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– TUNING +
SHIFT
MEMORY
FM/AMFM MODE
9
FUNCTION
VIDEO 2 VIDEO 3 TV/DBS
VIDEO 1
TAPE/MD CD TUNER PHONO
SOUND FIELD
GENRE MODE
5.1/DVD
INPUT
TONE
ON/OFF
3
•
5.1/DVD
•
INPUT
•
2
TONE
•
•
BASS
BOOST
•
1
•
•
•
SOUND FIELD
0
1
MUTING
VIDEO 3 INPUT
0
ON/OFF
BASS
BOOST
Cursor buttons
MODE
BALANCE
Brief descriptions of buttons and control
used to set up the speaker system
SET UP button: Used to display “CTR MODE” when
selecting the center mode.
GENRE button: Used to select “CINEMA” when
adjusting the speaker volume.
SOUND FIELD ON/OFF button: Turns the sound field
mode on or off.
•
•
•
•
•
•
LR
RLVIDEO AUDIO
7
•
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•
8
•
•
•
9
•
BALANCE
Hooking Up and Setting Up the Speaker System
Cursor buttons (
/ ): Used to select the center mode
after pressing the SET UP button.
MODE button: Used to select “PRO LOGIC” when
adjusting the speaker volume.
BALANCE control: Used to adjust the front speaker
balance while outputting a test tone.
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Speaker System Hookup
Required cords
Speaker cords (not supplied)
One for each front, rear, and center speaker
(+) (+)
Hooking Up and Setting Up the Speaker System
(–) (–)
Rear speaker (R) Rear speaker (L)
]
}
}
]
Center speaker
}
]
Monaural audio cord (not supplied)
One for an active woofer
Black Black
VIDEO 1
VIDEO 2
CTRL S
ANTENNA
AM
y
COAXIAL
FM
75Ω
L
R
STATUS IN
VIDEO
SIGNAL
GND
y
5.1/DVD INPUT
CENTER
WOOFER
FRONT REAR IN
TV / DBS
IN
AUDIO
VIDEO
CTRL S
CTRL S
OUT
OUT
S-LINK
VIDEO
VIDEO
VIDEO
OUT
IN
AUDIO
OUT
IN
PHONO
INPUT
AUDIO
IN
AUDIO
CD
OUT
IN
AUDIO
OUT
IN
RECOUTIN
TAPE/MD
VIDEO
AUDIO
IN
IN
IN
MONITOR
MONITOR
CTRL S
IN
VIDEO
OUT
L
R
L
R
}
S-LINK
CTRL A1
WIRELESS
REAR SPEAKER
REAR
CENTER
WOOFER
AUDIO
OUT
RL
++
––
RL
FRONT
R
–
R
––
SPEAKERS
L
–
+
L
+
IMPEDANCE USE 8–16 ΩREAR CENTER FRONT A + B
IMPEDANCE USE 4–16 ΩFRONT A OR B
+
AA
BB
+
SPEAKERS
FRONT B
]
WIRELESS
REAR
SPEAKER
IMPEDANCE
SELECTOR
IMPEDANCE
SELECTOR
FRONT
4 Ω 8 Ω
}
]
Active woofer Front speaker (R)
Terminals for connecting the speakers
Connect the To the
Front speakers SPEAKERS FRONT A terminals
Additional pair of front
speakers
Rear speakers SPEAKERS REAR terminals
Center speaker SPEAKERS CENTER terminals
Active woofer WOOFER AUDIO OUT jack*
Wireless rear speaker
transmitter
* You can connect the active woofer to either of the two jacks. The
remaining jack can be used to connect a second active woofer.
SPEAKERS FRONT B terminals
WIRELESS REAR SPEAKER jack
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Front speaker (L)
Notes on speaker system hookup
• Twist the stripped ends of the speaker cords 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.
• If you use front speakers with low maximum input
rating, adjust the volume carefully to avoid excessive
output on the speakers.
• If you are not using a Sony wireless rear speaker
system, do not connect any other component to the
WIRELESS REAR SPEAKER jack.
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Dolby Surround Setup
Selecting the impedance (STR-DE625 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 speaker.)
If the nominal impedance of
your speaker is
Between 4 and 8 ohms 4Ω
8 ohms or higher 8Ω
Note
Be sure to connect the front speakers with nominal impedance of
8 ohms or higher if you want to select both sets of front speakers
(see page 21).
Set IMPEDANCE SELECTOR to
Dolby Pro Logic Surround is a system for decoding
Dolby Surround sound that is standardized for TV
programs and movies. By selecting the proper center
mode and adjusting the speaker volume (see page 16),
you can reproduce highly precise localization and
dynamic panning of sounds of Dolby Pro Logic Surroundencoded software.
To obtain the best possible surround effect, you will
require at least one additional pair of speakers and/or a
center speaker.
Locating the speakers
For optimum Dolby Pro Logic Surround sound, locate
your speakers as shown below.
Front speakers
Center speaker
45°
Hooking Up and Setting Up the Speaker System
Front speaker
Rear speakers
21/2 to 31/2 in.
(60 - 90 mm)
Rear speaker
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Dolby Surround Setup
Selecting the center mode
The receiver offers you four center modes: PHANTOM,
3CH LOGIC, NORMAL, and WIDE. Each mode is
designed for a different speaker configuration. Select the
mode that best suits the speakers you use.
Hooking Up and Setting Up the Speaker System
1 Press SET UP repeatedly until “CTR MODE” (center
mode) appears in the display.
2 Press the cursor buttons ( or ) to select the
center mode you want.
A description of each center mode is as follows:
If you have So thatSelect
Front and rear
speakers, but no
center speaker
Front and center
speakers, but no
rear speaker
Front and rear
speakers, and a
small center
speaker
Front and rear
speakers, and a
center speaker
that is equivalent
to your front
speakers
PHANTOM The sound of the center
3CH LOGIC
(3-STEREO)
NORMAL The bass sound of the
WIDE Dolby Pro Logic
channel is output from
the front speakers
The sound of the rear
channel is output from
the front speakers
center channel is
output from the front
speakers (because a
small speaker cannot
produce enough bass)
Surround sound is fully
reproduced
Adjusting the speaker volume
The test tone feature lets you set the volume of your
rear speakers and/or center speaker to the same level
as that of the front speakers to maximize the Dolby
Pro Logic Surround effect. (If all of your speakers are
equal in performance, you don’t have to adjust the
speaker volume.)
Using the controls on the remote, you can adjust the
volume level from wherever you’re listening.
1 Make sure that the center mode is correctly set
(see the table on this page).
2 Press SOUND FIELD ON/OFF to turn on the
sound field.
3 Press GENRE repeatedly to select “CINEMA.”
4 Press MODE repeatedly to select “PRO LOGIC.”
5 Press TEST TONE on the supplied remote.
You will hear a test tone (see this page) from each
speaker sequentially.
6 Adjust the volume level so that the volume of the
test tone from each speaker sounds the same from
where you are listening.
• To adjust the balance of the front right and front left
speakers, use the BALANCE control on the front of
the main unit.
• To adjust the volume level of the center speaker,
press the LEVEL CENTER +/– buttons on the
remote.
• To adjust the volume level of the rear speakers, press
the LEVEL REAR +/– buttons on the remote.
7 Press TEST TONE on the remote again to turn off
the test tone.
z
You can adjust the volume level of all speakers at the same
time
Rotate MASTER VOLUME on the main unit or press MASTER
VOLUME +/– on the remote.
z
What is a test tone?
A test tone is a signal that is produced by the receiver and used to
adjust speaker volume. The test tone is output from speakers in
the following two ways:
• When NORMAL, WIDE, or 3CH LOGIC mode is selected
The test tone is output from the front L (left), center, front R
(right), and rear speakers (except for 3CH LOGIC mode) in
succession.
Front (L)
3CH LOGIC
Rear (L, R)
NORMAL/WIDE
• When PHANTOM mode is selected
The test tone is output from the front and the rear speakers
alternately.
Front (L, R)
Rear (L, R)
PHANTOM
Front (R)
Center
Test tone
Test tone
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See the table on page 28 for information on the output of the test
tone for sound fields other than PRO LOGIC.
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Before You Use Your Receiver
Before turning on the receiver
Make sure that you have:
• Turned MASTER VOLUME to the leftmost position (0).
• Selected the appropriate front speakers (see “8
SPEAKERS selector” on page 21).
• Set BALANCE to the center position.
Clearing the receiver’s memory
Before you use your receiver for the first time or when
you want to clear the receiver’s memory, do the procedure
below.
1/u
CURSOR MODE
SET UP
SPEAKERS
OFF
A
+B
PHONES
SURROUND
BASS/
TREBLE
A
B
INDEX
DIRECT
DISPLAY
TUNING
PRESET
TUNING
– TUNING +
–
+
SHIFT
MEMORY
FM/AMFM MODE
SLEEP
VIDEO 1 (STR-DE625)
VIDEO (STR-DE525)
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VIDEO 2 VIDEO 3 TV/DBS
VIDEO 1
TAPE/MD CD TUNER PHONO
TV/DBS (STR-DE625)
TAPE/MD (STR-DE525)
5.1/DVD
INPUT
TONE
BASS
BOOST
SOUND FIELD
FUNCTION
SOUND FIELD
GENRE MODE
5.1/DVD
INPUT
ON/OFF
BASS
BOOST
TONE
ON/OFF
2
MUTING
VIDEO 3 INPUT
MASTER VOLUME
5
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•
•
•
•
4
6
•
•
•
•
•
•
3
7
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
8
•
•
•
•
1
9
•
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•
•
•
•
•
0
BALANCE
1
0
LR
RLVIDEO AUDIO
Checking the connections
After connecting all of your components to the receiver,
do the procedure below to verify that the connections
were correctly made.
1/u
FUNCTION buttons
MASTER VOLUME
MASTER VOLUME
5
•
•
•
•
•
•
4
6
•
•
•
•
•
•
3
CURSOR MODE
SPEAKERS
OFF
A
+
B
SOUND FIELD
GENRE MODE
5.1/DVD
INPUT
5.1/DVD
INPUT
TONE
BASS
BOOST
SOUND FIELD
ON/OFF
BASS
BOOST
TONE
ON/OFF
VIDEO 3 INPUT
SURROUND
SET UP
A
B
PHONES
SLEEP
BASS/
TREBLE
INDEX
g
DIRECT
DISPLAY
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TUNING
–
TUNING
+
–
+
SHIFT
MEMORY
FM/AMFM MODE
9
FUNCTION
VIDEO 2 VIDEO 3 TV/DBS
VIDEO 1
TAPE/MD CD TUNER PHONO
7
•
•
•
•
•
2
•
•
•
1
MUTING
•
8
•
•
•
9
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
0
BALANCE
1
0
LR
RLVIDEO AUDIO
1 Press 1/u to turn on the receiver.
2 Press a FUNCTION button to select a component
(program source) that you have connected (e.g., CD
player or tape deck).
3 Turn on the component and start playing it.
4 Rotate MASTER VOLUME to turn up the volume.
Hooking Up and Setting Up the Speaker System
1 Turn off the receiver.
2 While pressing down VIDEO 1 and TV/DBS (STR-
DE625) or VIDEO and TAPE/MD (STR-DE525), press
1/u to turn on the receiver.
“ALL CLEAR” appears in the display and the items
including the following are reset or cleared:
• All preset stations are reset to their factory settings.
• All sound field parameters are reset to their factory
settings.
• All index names (of preset stations and program
sources) are cleared.
• All adjustments made with the SET UP button are
reset to their factory settings.
• The sound field memorized for each program source
abd preset station is cleared.
If you did not obtain normal sound output after
performing the procedure above, look for the reason in
the following check-list and take the appropriate
measures to correct the problem.
There is no sound no matter which component is
selected.
/ Check that both the receiver and all components
are turned on.
/ Check that the MASTER VOLUME control is not
set at 0.
/ Check that the SPEAKERS selector is not set at
OFF or at a position for front speakers that are not
connected to the receiver (see “8 SPEAKERS
selector” on page 21).
/ Check that all the speaker cords are connected
correctly.
/ Press the MUTING button to turn off the indicator
to the left of the button.
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Before You Use Your Receiver
There’s no sound from a specific component.
/ Check that the component is connected correctly to
the audio input jacks for that component.
/ Check that the cord(s) used for the connection is
(are) inserted fully into the jacks on both the
Hooking Up and Setting Up the Speaker System
receiver and the component.
No sound is heard from one of the front
speakers.
/ Check that the BALANCE control is set at center
position (see “6 BALANCE control” on page 21).
/ Connect a pair of headphones to the PHONES jack
and set the SPEAKERS selector to OFF to verify
that sound output is from the headphones (see “8
SPEAKERS selector” and “PHONES jack” on page
21). If both channels are output from the
headphones, the front speaker may not be
connected to the receiver correctly. Check the
connection for the front speaker from which no
sound is output.
/ If only one channel is output from the conncted
headphones, the component and the receiver may
not be connected correctly. Check that all the cords
are fully inserted into the jacks on both the receiver
and the component.
If you encounter a problem that is not included above, see
“Troubleshooting” on page 37.
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Hooking Up and Setting Up the Speaker System
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Location of Parts and Basic Amplifier Operations
This chapter gives you the
information on the location and
function of the buttons and controls
on the front panel and explains basic
amplifier operations.
Front Panel Parts Description
1 1/u switch
Press to turn the receiver on and off.
Note
Before you turn on the receiver, make sure that you have
turned the MASTER VOLUME control to the leftmost
position to avoid damaging you speakers.
2 FUNCTION buttons
Press one of the buttons to select the component you
want to use.
To select Press
VCR VIDEO 1 or VIDEO 2 (STR-
Camcorder or video game VIDEO 3 (STR-DE625 only)
TV, DBS tuner*, or LD
player
Tape deck or MD deck TAPE/MD
CD player CD
Built-in tuner TUNER
Turntable PHONO
DBS tuners can be used in the USA, Canada, and Australia
*
only.
After selecting the component, turn on the component
you selected and play the program source.
DE625)
VIDEO (STR-DE525)
TV/DBS (USA, Canada, and
Australia)
TV/LD (all countries except
USA, Canada, and Australia)
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Notes
• After you have selected VCR, camcorder, video game, or
LD player, turn on the TV and set the TV’s video input to
match the component you selected.
• Press the 5.1/DVD INPUT button to select the component
connected to the 5.1/DVD INPUT jacks (see “3 5.1/DVD
INPUT button” on page 21).
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1
CURSOR MODE
SET UP
SPEAKERS
A
OFF
A
+B
PHONES
2 3564
MASTER VOLUME
5
•
•
•
•
•
•
4
•
•
•
3
•
•
•
2
•
•
•
1
•
MUTING
VIDEO 3 INPUT
•
•
0
BASS
BOOST
5.1/DVD
INPUT
TONE
BASS
BOOST
SOUND FIELD
ON/OFF
SURROUND
BASS/
TREBLE
INDEX
g
B
TUNING
–
+
FM/AMFM MODE
SLEEP
DISPLAY
PRESET
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MEMORY
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FUNCTION
VIDEO 2 VIDEO 3 TV/DBS
VIDEO 1
TAPE/MD CD TUNER PHONO
SOUND FIELD
GENRE MODE
5.1/DVD
INPUT
TONE
ON/OFF
6
•
•
•
•
1
0
LR
•
•
RLVIDEO AUDIO
7
•
•
9
•
•
•
8
•
•
BALANCE
Location of Parts and Basic Amplifier Operations
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3 5.1/DVD INPUT button
Press to select the component connected to the 5.1/
DVD INPUT jacks. The 5.1/DVD INPUT indicator
lights up when the component is selected.
Note
When the 5.1/DVD INPUT indicator lights up, the following
buttons do not function:
• TONE ON/OFF button
• BASS BOOST button
• SOUND FIELD ON/OFF button
• GENRE button
• MODE button
4 MASTER VOLUME control
After turning on the component you selected, rotate to
adjust the volume.
5 MUTING button
Press to mute the sound. The indicator to the left of
the button lights up when the sound is muted.
6 BALANCE control
Rotate to adjust the balance of the front speakers.
8 SPEAKERS selector
Set according to the front speakers you want to drive.
To select Set to
Speakers connected to the SPEAKERS
FRONT A terminals
Speakers connected to the SPEAKERS
FRONT B terminals
Speakers connected to both the SPEAKERS
FRONT A and B terminals (parallel
connection)
No front speaker output OFF
Do not set to A+B when a sound field is turned on.
*
A
B
A+B*
PHONES jack
Connects headphones.
Note
To use the headphones, set the SPEAKERS selector to OFF to
output sound to the headphones.
7 SLEEP button
Press to select the time after which the receiver turns
off automatically (see page 35).
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Front Panel Parts Description
!∞!¢
CURSOR MODE
SET UP
SPEAKERS
A
B
OFF
+B
!§
A
TUNING
–
PHONES
+
SLEEP
!£ 9
Location of Parts and Basic Amplifier Operations
9 DISPLAY button
Press repeatedly to change the information on the
display window as follows:
Index name of the component or the preset station*
FUNCTION button indication or frequency**
Sound field applied to the program source
* Index name appears only when you have assigned one to the
component or the preset station (see page 34).
** Frequency appears only when the tuner is selected.
!º Use the following buttons to enjoy surround sound.
For details, see “Enjoying Surround Sound” starting
from page 24.
–
TUNING
FM/AMFM MODE
PRESET
DISPLAY
MEMORY
SURROUND
BASS/
TREBLE
INDEX
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v
v
v
VIDEO 1
9
TAPE/MD CD TUNER PHONO
0!™
MASTER VOLUME
5
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•
•
•
•
•
4
•
•
•
3
•
•
•
2
•
•
•
1
•
MUTING
VIDEO 3 INPUT
•
•
0
FUNCTION
VIDEO 2 VIDEO 3 TV/DBS
SOUND FIELD
GENRE MODE
5.1/DVD
INPUT
TONE
ON/OFF
BASS
BOOST
5.1/DVD
INPUT
TONE
BASS
BOOST
SOUND FIELD
ON/OFF
!¡
!¡ BASS BOOST button
Press to increase the bass of the front speakers. The
BASS BOOST indicator lights up when the function is
turned on.
TONE ON/OFF button
Press to turn the tone effect on or off. The TONE
indicator lights while the tone effect is turned on.
Note that if you have adjusted the tone using the
CURSOR MODE button and cursor buttons, the
adjusted tone will be produced whenever you turn on
the tone effect.
z When you want to enjoy high quality sound
Set the SOUND FIELD ON/OFF, BASS BOOST, and the TONE
ON/OFF buttons to OFF to bypass the sound field, tone effect,
and the bass booster circuits. The result will be a two-channel
stereo sound output from the front speakers that is highly faithful
to the program source.
6
•
•
•
•
1
0
LR
•
•
RLVIDEO AUDIO
7
•
•
•
•
9
•
BALANCE
•
8
•
GENRE button
Press repeatedly to select “CINEMA” or “MUSIC”
sound field group.
MODE button
Press to select a sound field from the group you
selected.
SOUND FIELD ON/OFF button
Press to turn the sound field on or off.
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!™ The following buttons operate the built-in tuner. For
details, see “Receiving Broadcasts” starting from page
29.
DIRECT TUNING button
Enables Direct Tuning (see page 30).
SHIFT button
Selects a memory page for preset stations.
Numeric buttons (1 to 0)
Inputs the numeric value.
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!£ The following buttons operate the built-in tuner. For
details, see “Receiving Broadcasts” starting from page
29.
TUNING +/– buttons
Scans all the available radio stations.
PRESET TUNING +/– buttons
Scans all preset stations.
FM MODE button
If “STEREO” flashes in the display and the FM stereo
reception is poor, press this button. You will not have
the stereo effect but the sound is improved.
FM/AM button
Selects the FM or AM band.
MEMORY button
Press to memorize a preset station.
!¢ CURSOR MODE button
Press this button repeatedly to select any of the
following three cursor modes. The indicator for the
selected cursor mode lights up to the left of the display
window. The indicator turns off when you press the
SET UP button.
When the cursor mode is You can
SURROUND Change the delay time, effect
level, and the volume of the rear
and center speakers (page 27)
BASS/TREBLE Adjust the tone (bass/treble) for
the front speakers (page 27).
Press the TONE ON/OFF button
to activate the tone effect.
INDEX Enter an index name for preset
stations and program sources
(page 34)
!§ SET UP button
Press this button repeatedly to select any of the
following three indications. The selected indication
appears in the display and you will be able to make
various settings using the cursor buttons.
When you‘ve
You can
displayed
CTR MODE Select any one of the four center
DSPL SET UP Set the display at any of four levels of
REAR GAIN Increase the range of rear speakers by
modes (page 16)
brightness and display operating
status of the component connected to
the S-LINK CONTROL A1 jack (page
36)
5 dB (page 36)
Location of Parts and Basic Amplifier Operations
!∞ Cursor buttons ( / / / )
After pressing the CURSOR MODE or SET UP button,
use these buttons to make specific settings (see pages
16, 27, and 34 to 36).
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Enjoying Surround Sound
This chapter describes how to set up
the receiver to enjoy surround sound.
You can enjoy the Dolby Surroundencoded software using this receiver.
You can take advantage of surround sound simply by
selecting one of the pre-programmed “sound fields” that
your receiver provides. You can enjoy the sound of a
movie theater or concert hall in your own home. You can
even customize a sound field by adjusting its parameters.
Sound fields are classified into two genres.
One genre is “CINEMA.” The CINEMA-genre sound
fields are designed for enjoying movies recorded on
videos or laser discs. Six sound fields are included in the
CINEMA genre and they are grouped into two types.
PRO LOGIC sound field can be used to reproduce plain
surround sound. When you select the PRO LOGIC sound
field, the receiver decodes the software that is encoded
using the Dolby Pro Logic system to obtain surround
sound. The surround sound is reproduced in the exact
way that the sound engineer of the software intended.
Other sound fields in the CINEMA genre are designed to
add more reverberation effects by incorporating Digital
Cinema Sound technology. When you select these sound
fields, the receiver adds the reflection and reverberation
effects that are typical in movie theaters to the decoded
Dolby Pro Logic Surround sound. You can enjoy the
sound that you would experience in the movie theater.
Another genre is “MUSIC.” When a sound field in this
genre is selected, the receiver adds the reverberation to
the normal 2-channel stereo sound. You can apply these
sound fields when playing a CD or watching TV
programs to obtain the surround effects of concert hall or
a stadium.
To enjoy Dolby Pro Logic Surround sound fully, do the
procedure on “Dolby Surround Setup” starting from page
15 to select the center mode and adjust the speaker
volume.
CURSOR MODE
Cursor buttons
GENRE
SOUND FIELD ON/OFF
MASTER VOLUME
5
•
•
•
•
•
•
4
6
•
•
•
•
•
•
3
CURSOR MODE
SPEAKERS
OFF
A
+B
SOUND FIELD
GENRE MODE
5.1/DVD
INPUT
5.1/DVD
INPUT
2
TONE
BASS
BOOST
SOUND FIELD
ON/OFF
BASS
BOOST
TONE
ON/OFF
VIDEO 3 INPUT
SURROUND
SET UP
A
B
PHONES
SLEEP
BASS/
TREBLE
INDEX
g
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DISPLAY
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PRESET
TUNING
– TUNING +
–
+
SHIFT
MEMORY
FM/AMFM MODE
9
FUNCTION
VIDEO 2 VIDEO 3 TV/DBS
VIDEO 1
TAPE/MD CD TUNER PHONO
7
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
MUTING
•
8
•
•
•
•
1
9
•
•
•
•
•
•
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0
BALANCE
1
0
LR
RLVIDEO AUDIO
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TONE ON/OFF
MODE
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Brief descriptions of buttons used to
enjoy surround sound
Selecting a Sound Field
CURSOR MODE button: Press repeatedly to light up the
SURROUND indicator or BASS/TREBLE indicator to
customize a sound field.
Cursor buttons (
CURSOR MODE button or SET UP button, use these
buttons to make the actual setting.
GENRE button: Press to select the sound field group
(genre) that you want.
SOUND FIELD ON/OFF button: Turns the sound field on
or off.
MODE button: Press to select the sound field from the
group you selected.
TONE ON/OFF button: Turns the tone effect on or off.
/ / / ): After pressing the
You can enjoy surround sound simply by selecting one of
the pre-programmed sound fields according to the
program you want to listen to.
1 Press SOUND FIELD ON/OFF to turn on the sound
field.
The current sound field is indicated in the display.
2 Press GENRE repeatedly to select the sound field
group (genre), then press MODE repeatedly to
select the sound field you want.
See the table on page 26 for information on each sound
field.
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The receiver memorizes the last sound field selected for each
program source (Sound Field Link)
Whenever you select a program source, the sound field that was
last applied is automatically spplied again. For example, if you
listen to CD with STADIUM as the sound field, change to
different program source, then return to CD, STADIUM will be
applied again. In the case of the tuner, the sound fields for AM or
FM band and for all the preset stations are memorized separately.
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You can identify Dolby Surround-encoded software by
looking at the packaging
Some videos and laser discs, however, may be encoded with
Dolby Surround sound even if it’s not indicated on the package.
Enjoying Surround Sound
Notes
• When using sound fields, do not select both speakers (A+B)
with the SPEAKERS selector.
• Sound fields are turned off whenever the program source
connected to the 5.1 INPUT jacks is selected.
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Selecting a Sound Field
Description of sound fields
GENRE (type) MODE (sound field) Effects
CINEMA PRO LOGIC Decodes programs
Enjoying Surround Sound
processed with Dolby Pro
Logic Surround
C(inema) STUDIO A Reproduces the sound
characteristics of a movie
theater. Good for
watching standard movies.
C(inema) STUDIO B Reproduces the sound
characteristics of a movie
theater. Great for SFX or
action movies with lots of
sound effects.
C(inema) STUDIO C Reproduces the sound
characteristics of a theater.
Ideal for musicals and
classical music concerts.
N(ight) THEATER Adjusts the tone for
watching a movie at low
volume at nighttime
MONO MOVIE Creates a theater-like
environment when
watching movies with
monaural soundtracks
GENRE (type) MODE (sound field) Effects
MUSIC HALL Reproduces the acoustics
of a rectangular concert
hall. Ideal for soft acoustic
sounds.
JAZZ CLUB Reproduces the acoustics
of a jazz club
DISCO* Reproduces the acoustics
of a discotheque
CHURCH* Reproduces the acoustics
of a stone church
LIVE HOUSE Reproduces the acoustics
of a 300-seat live house
ARENA* Reproduces the acoustics
of a 1,000-seat concert hall.
Great for rock or pop
music.
STADIUM Reproduces the feeling of a
large open-air stadium.
Great for sporting events
or electric sounds.
GAME Obtains maximum audio
impact from video game
software. Be sure to set the
game machine to stereo
mode for game software
with stereo sound
capability.
STR-DE625 only
*
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Customizing Sound Fields
By adjusting some of the sound parameters, you can
customize sound fields to suit your particular listening
situation.
Once you customize a sound field, the changes are stored
in memory indefinitely (unless the receiver is unplugged
for about one week). You can change a customized sound
field any time by making new adjustments to the
parameters.
See the table on page 28 for adjustable parameters for
each sound field.
To get the most from Dolby Pro Logic
Surround sound
Do the procedures “Selecting the center mode” and
“Adjusting the speaker volume” on page 16 before you
customize a sound field.
Changing the delay time (DELAY)
You can enhance the Dolby Pro Logic Surround sound
even more by delaying the sound output from the rear
speakers (delay time). You can select a delay time of 15,
20, or 30 ms. Set a short delay time when the rear
speakers are located in a large room or far from where
you are listening.
Adjusting the volume of the rear and
center speakers (REAR/CENTER)
If you feel the volume of the rear or center speaker is
inadequate (even after adjusting the speaker volume for
Dolby Pro Logic Surround), do the procedure below to
adjust the volume.
Note that the speaker volume adjustment is applied to all
sound fields.
1 Press CURSOR MODE repeatedly until the
SURROUND indicator lights up.
2 Use the cursor buttons ( / ) to select “REAR
xxdB” or “CENTER xxdB.”
Enjoying Surround Sound
3 Use the cursor buttons ( / ) to adjust the
speaker volume.
You can select a volume level of –15 dB to +10 dB in 1dB steps.
Adjusting the tone (BASS/TREBLE)
Adjust the tone (bass or treble) of the front speakers for
optimum sound. You can adjust the tone for each
separate sound field.
1 Press CURSOR MODE repeatedly until the BASS/
TREBLE indicator lights up.
1 Start playing a program source encoded with
Dolby Surround sound.
2 Press CURSOR MODE repeatedly until the
SURROUND indicator lights up.
3 Use the cursor buttons ( / ) to select “DELAY
xxms.”
The current delay time appears in the display.
4 Use the cursor buttons ( / ) to change the delay
time.
Changing the level of effect (EFFECT)
You can specify the amount of the surround effect (i.e., its
overall presence) in six levels.
1 Press CURSOR MODE repeatedly until the
SURROUND indicator lights up.
2 Use the cursor buttons ( / ) to select “EFFECT.”
The current effect level appears in the display.
3 Use the cursor buttons ( / ) to change the effect
level.
2 Use the cursor buttons ( / ) to select “BASS
xxdB” or “TREBLE xxdB.”
3 Use the cursor buttons ( / ) to adjust the tone
level.
You can select a tone level of –10 dB to +10 dB in 2-dB
steps.
4 Press TONE ON/OFF so that the TONE indicator
lights up.
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You can turn off the tone adjustments without erasing them
The tone adjustments are stored separately for each sound field.
Press the TONE ON/OFF button to turn the TONE indicator off.
Resetting customized sound fields to the
factory settings
1 If the power is on, press 1/u to turn off the power.
2 Hold down SOUND FIELD ON/OFF and press 1/u.
“SUR CLEAR” appears in the display and all sound
fields are reset at once.
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Customizing Sound Fields
Adjustable parameters for each sound field
Sound field mode
Off
On CINEMA PRO LOGIC rrrrDepends on center mode (see
Enjoying Surround Sound
GENRE MODE
DELAY
—— r From the front speakers
C STUDIO A rr r r
C STUDIO B rr r r
C STUDIO C rr r r
N THEATER rr rFrom the front and the rear
MONO MOVIE rr r
MUSIC HALL rr r
JAZZ CLUB rr r
a)
DISCO
CHURCH
LIVE HOUSE rr r
ARENA
STADIUM rr r
GAME rr r
a)
a)
EFFECT REAR
rr r
rr r
rr r
b)
CENTERc)TONE
Test tone output
page 16)
speakers alternately
Parameter s
a) STR-DE625 only
b) Adjustable only when the center mode is set to PHANTOM,
NORMAL, or WIDE (see page 16).
c) Adjustable only when the center mode is set to 3CH LOGIC,
NORMAL, or WIDE (see page 16).
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Test tone output when the component connected to the 5.1/
DVD INPUT jacks is selected
The test tone is successively output from the speakers in the
following order: front (L), center, front (R), rear (R), rear (L). The
volume level of the center and rear speakers cannot be adjusted
at this time.
Note
To adjust the speaker volume using a test tone as described on
page 16, select the PRO LOGIC sound field. The test tone output
in all other sound fields is used for verifying whether there is
output from speakers or not.
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Receiving Broadcasts
This chapter describes how to receive
FM or AM broadcasts and how to
preset selected stations.
You can tune in stations on this receiver in the following
ways:
Direct Tuning
You can enter a frequency of the station you want directly
by using the numeric buttons (see page 30).
Automatic Tuning
If you don’t know the frequency of the station you want,
you can let the receiver scan all available stations in your
area (see page 31).
Preset Tuning
After tuning in stations using Direct Tuning or Automatic
Tuning, you can preset them in the receiver (see page 31).
Then you can tune in any of the stations directly by
entering its 2-character code (see page 32). You can preset
up to 30 stations (FM and AM). The receiver will also
scan all the stations that you have preset (see page 32).
Before you begin, make sure you have:
• Connected an FM and AM antenna to the receiver (see
page 5).
• Selected the appropriate speaker system (see page 21).
Numeric buttons
DIRECT TUNING
PRESET TUNING +/
–
Receiving Broadcasts
CURSOR MODE
SET UP
SPEAKERS
A
B
OFF
+B
A
PHONES
TUNING +/
TUNING
–
–
+
FM/AMFM MODE
SLEEP
FM/AM
FM MODE
–
DISPLAY
PRESET
TUNING
+
MEMORY
SHIFT
MEMORY
SURROUND
BASS/
TREBLE
INDEX
DIRECT
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SHIFT
g
FUNCTION
VIDEO 1
VIDEO 2 VIDEO 3 T
9
TAPE/MD CD TUNER P
TUNER
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Brief descriptions of buttons used to
receive broadcasts
Direct Tuning
Receiving Broadcasts
PRESET TUNING +/–: Press to scan all preset radio
stations.
DIRECT TUNING: Press this button to enter a frequency
directly using the numeric buttons.
Numeric buttons: Press to enter a numeric value when
inputting the frequency directly, presetting radio stations,
or tuning to preset stations.
TUNING +/–: Press to scan all available radio stations.
FM MODE: If “STEREO” flashes in the display and the
FM stereo reception is poor, press this button to improve
the sound. You will not be able to enjoy stereo effect but
the sound will be less distorted.
Note
If “STEREO” does not appear at all even when the FM broadcast
is received normally, press this button to turn on the “STEREO”
indication.
FM/AM: Press to select the FM or AM band.
MEMORY: Uses for memorizing preset stations.
SHIFT: Press to select a memory page (A, B, or C) for
presetting radio stations or tuning to preset stations.
TUNER: Selects the tuner.
For details on the buttons used in this section, see “Brief
descriptions of buttons used to receive broadcasts” on this
page.
1 Press TUNER to light the button up.
The last received station is tuned in.
2 Press FM/AM to select the FM or AM band.
3 Press DIRECT TUNING.
4 Press the numeric buttons to enter the frequency.
Example 1: FM 102.50 MHz
bbbb
Example 2: AM 1350 kHz
(You don’t have to enter the last “0.”)
bb
If you cannot tune in a station and the
entered numbers flash
Make sure you’ve entered the right frequency. If not,
repeat Steps 3 and 4.
If the entered numbers still flash, the frequency is not
used in your area.
05201
531
5 If you’ve tuned in an AM station, adjust the
direction of the AM loop antenna for optimum
reception.
6 Repeat Steps 2 to 5 to receive another station.
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To watch an FM simulcast TV program
Tune in the simulcast program on both the TV (or VCR) and the
receiver.
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If you try to enter a frequency that is too precise for the
tuning scale
The entered value is automatically rounded up or down.
Tuning scale for direct tuning is:
FM: 50 kHz
AM: 10 kHz (USA and Canada only; to change to 9 kHz, see
page 40.)
9 kHz (Singapore, Malaysia, and Australia only)
9 kHz (all countries except USA, Canada, Singapore,
Malaysia, and Australia; to change to 10 kHz, see page 40.)
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Automatic Tuning
Preset Tuning
For details on the buttons used in this section, see “Brief
descriptions of buttons used to receive broadcasts” on
page 30.
1 Press TUNER to light the button up.
The last received station is tuned in.
2 Press FM/AM to select the FM or AM band.
3 Press TUNING + or TUNING –.
Press the + button to scan from low to high; press the –
button to scan from high to low.
When the receiver reaches either end of the
band
Scanning is repeated in the same direction.
The receiver stops scanning whenever a station is
received.
4 To continue scanning, press TUNING + or TUNING –
again.
For details on the buttons used in this section, see “Brief
descriptions of buttons used to receive broadcasts” on
page 30.
Before you can tune in a preset station, first do the
procedure “Presetting radio stations” below.
Presetting radio stations
1 Press TUNER to light the button up.
The last received station is tuned in.
2 Tune in the station that you want to preset using
Direct Tuning (page 30)‚ or Automatic Tuning (this
page).
3 Press MEMORY.
“MEMORY” appears in the display 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”
appears in the display.
Receiving Broadcasts
5 Select a preset number by pressing it (0 to 9).
If “MEMORY” goes out before you press the preset
number, start again from Step 3.
6 Repeat Steps 2 to 5 to preset another station.
To change a preset number to another station
Do Steps 1 to 5 to preset the new station to the number.
Note
If the AC power cord is disconnected for about one week, all the
preset stations will be cleared from the receiver’s memory, and
you will have to preset the stations again.
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Receiving Broadcasts
Preset Tuning
Tuning to preset stations
1 Press TUNER to light the button up.
The last received station is tuned in.
2 Press SHIFT to select a memory page (A, B or C),
then press the preset number of the station you
want.
Scanning preset stations
1 Press TUNER to light the button up.
The last received station is tuned in.
2 Press PRESET TUNING + or PRESET TUNING –
repeatedly to select the preset station you want.
Each time you press the button, the receiver tunes in
one preset station at a time, in the corresponding order
and direction as follows:
nA1˜A2˜...˜A0˜B1˜B2˜...˜B0N
nC0˜...C2˜C1N
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Other Operations
CURSOR MODE
Cursor buttons
MASTER VOLUME
5
•
•
•
•
•
•
4
6
•
•
•
•
CURSOR MODE
SET UP
SPEAKERS
OFF
+
B
A
PHONES
SURROUND
BASS/
TREBLE
INDEX
A
B
TUNING
–
+
SLEEP
g
DIRECT
DISPLAY
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–
TUNING
+
SHIFT
MEMORY
FM/AMFM MODE
9
FUNCTION
VIDEO 1
VIDEO 2 VIDEO 3 TV/DBS
TAPE/MD CD TUNER PHONO
SOUND FIELD
GENRE MODE
5.1/DVD
INPUT
TONE
ON/OFF
3
•
5.1/DVD
•
INPUT
•
2
TONE
•
•
BASS
BOOST
•
1
•
•
•
SOUND FIELD
0
1
MUTING
VIDEO 3 INPUT
0
ON/OFF
BASS
BOOST
SET UP
SLEEP
TUNER
5.1/DVD INPUT
Brief descriptions of buttons that appear
in this chapter
CURSOR MODE button: Used to light up the INDEX
indicator to index preset stations or program sources.
Cursor buttons ( / / / ): After pressing the SET
UP button or CURSOR MODE button, use these buttons
to make the actual setting.
•
•
7
9
•
•
•
•
LR
RLVIDEO AUDIO
•
•
•
8
•
•
•
BALANCE
SET UP button: Used to display “DIMMER,”
“CTRL.A1,” or “REAR GAIN” in order to make respective
adjustment.
SLEEP button: Used to set the sleep timer.
TUNER button: Press to select the tuner.
5.1/DVD INPUT button: Press to select the component
connected to the 5.1/DVD INPUT jacks.
Other Operations
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Indexing Preset Stations
TONE
ON/OFF
5.1/DVD
INPUT
VIDEO 1
DIRECT
TUNING
BASS
BOOST
SOUND FIELD
GENRE MODE
VIDEO 2 VIDEO 3 TV/DBS
MUTING
VIDEO 3 INPUT
BALANCE
LR
5
0
1
3
9
7
4
6
2
8
1
0
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
PHONES
SPEAKERS
SET UP
SURROUND
CURSOR MODE
MEMORY
PRESET
–
TUNING
+
A
OFF
A
+
B
B
g
MASTER VOLUME
RLVIDEO AUDIO
DISPLAY
FM/AMFM MODE
–
TUNING
+
SLEEP
BASS/
TREBLE
INDEX
5.1/DVD
INPUT
BASS
BOOST
TONE
SOUND FIELD
ON/OFF
FUNCTION
TAPE/MD CD TUNER PHONO
SHIFT
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and Program Sources
You can enter a name of up to 8 characters for preset
stations (station index) and program sources. These index
names (for example, “VHS”) appear in the receiver’s
display when a station or program source is selected.
Note that no more than one name can be entered for each
preset station or program source.
This function is useful for distinguishing components of
the same kind. For example, two VCRs can be specified
as “VHS” and “8MM,” respectively. It is also handy for
identifying components connected to jacks meant for
another type of component, for example, a second CD
player connected to the TAPE/MD jacks.
1 To index a preset station
Press TUNER.
The last station you received is tuned in.
To index a program source
Select the program source (component) to be
named, then go to Step 3.
2 Tune in the preset station you want to create an
index name for.
Other Operations
If you are not familiar with how to tune in preset
stations, see “Tuning to preset stations” on page 32.
3 Press CURSOR MODE repeatedly until the INDEX
indicator lights up.
Recording
Your receiver makes it easy to record to and from the
components connected to it. You don’t have to connect
the playback and recording components directly to each
other: 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.
c
FUNCTION buttons
c
ç
Playback component
(program source)
Recording component
(tape deck, MD deck,
VCR)
ç: Audio signal flow
c: 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 cassette deck
or MD deck if you need help.
ç
4 Create an index name by using the cursor buttons
1 Select the component to be recorded.
as follows:
Press
move the cursor to the next position.
or to select a character, then press to
2 Prepare the component for playing.
For example, insert a CD into the CD player.
The index name is stored automatically.
3 Insert a blank tape or MD into the recording deck
To insert a space
Press
or until a blank space appears in the
display (the space character is between “]” and “A”).
If you’ve made a mistake
Press
or repeatedly until the character to be
changed flashes, then select the right character.
To assign index names to other stations
Repeat Steps 2 to 4.
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and adjust the recording level, if necessary.
4 Start recording on the recording deck, then start
playback on the playback component.
Notes
• You cannot record an analog audio signal from a component
connected to the 5.1/DVD INPUT jacks.
• Sound adjustments do not affect the signal output from the
TAPE/MD RECOUT jacks.
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Using the Sleep Timer
Recording on a video tape
You can record from a VCR, a TV, or an 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 Select the program source to be recorded.
2 Prepare the component for playing.
For example, insert the laser disc you want to record
into the LD player.
3 Insert a blank video tape into the VCR for
recording.
4 Start recording on the recording VCR, then start
playing the video tape or laser disc you want to
record.
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You can record the sound from any audio source onto a
video tape while copying from a video tape or laser disc
Locate the point where you want to start recording from another
audio source, select the program source, then start playback. The
audio from that source will be recorded onto the audio track of
the video tape instead of the audio from the original medium.
You can set the receiver to turn off automatically at a
specified time.
Press SLEEP while the power is on.
Each time you press SLEEP, the time changes as shown
below.
n 2-00-00 n 1-30-00n 1-00-00 n 0-30-00 n OFF
The display dims after you have specified the time.
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You can freely specify the time
Press SLEEP first, then specify the time you want using the
cursor buttons ( or ). The sleep time changes in 1 minute
intervals. You can specify up to 5 hours.
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You can check the time remaining before the receiver turns
off
Press SLEEP. The remaining time appears in the display.
Other Operations
To resume audio recording from the original medium, select the
video source again.
Notes
• You cannot record the audio from a program source connected
to the 5.1/DVD INPUT jacks.
• Sound adjustments do not affect the signal output from the
TAPE/MD RECOUT jacks.
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Adjustments Using the SET UP Button
The SET UP button allows you to make following
adjustments.
Adjusting the brightness of the display
1 Press SET UP repeatedly until “DSPL SET UP”
appears in the display.
2 Press the cursor buttons ( / ) to select
“DIMMER.”
3 Press the cursor buttons ( / ) to select the
brightness level.
You can select any of four brightness levels.
Displaying the operating status of the
component connected to the S-LINK CTRL
A1 jack (STR-DE625 (USA, Canada, and
Australia) only)
1 Press SET UP repeatedly until “DSPL SET UP”
appears in the display.
Other Operations
2 Press the cursor buttons ( / ) until “CTRL.A1”
appears in the display.
Increasing the output level of the rear
speakers by 5 dB
1 Press SET UP repeatedly until “REAR GAIN” appears
in the display.
2 Press the cursor buttons ( / ) to select “GAIN
UP.”
To restore the normal output level
Repeat the procedure above, selecting “GAIN NORM” in
Step 2.
3 Press the cursor buttons ( / ) to select the
setting.
To Select
Display “PLAY,” “STOP,” “PAUSE,”
“REC,” or the contents of a disc or track
memo of a CD or MD for about 8 seconds
each time you change the operation mode
Turn off the operation status display OFF
Notes
• This setting is effective only when the receiver is set to TAPE/
MD, VIDEO 2, or CD (see page 20). For VIDEO 2, the CD
changer command mode must be “CD 2” and the CD changer
must be connected to the VIDEO 2 jacks on the receiver. For
CD, the CD changer command mode must be “CD 1” and the
CD changer must be connected to the CD jacks on the receiver.
• If the disc or track memo contains a character that the receiver
cannot display, “.” appears for that character.
• When the Mega Control function of the CD player is active, the
operating status of the main player is displayed.
ON
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Additional
Troubleshooting
Information
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 that you’ve selected the correct
component on the receiver.
/ Make sure that you’ve set the SPEAKERS selector
correctly (see page 21).
/ Press the MUTING button to turn off the indicator
to the left of the button.
/ The protective device on the receiver has been
activated because of a short circuit. Turn off the
receiver, eliminate the short-circuit problem and
turn on the power again.
No sound is heard from the center speaker.
/ Select a sound field in the CINEMA genre (see
page 26).
/ If the PHANTOM center mode is selected, there is
no center speaker output. Select the appropriate
center mode (see page 16).
/ Adjust the speaker volume appropriately (see page
16).
/ After taking all the measures above, adjust the
speaker volume with a test tone (see page 16)
and verify that test tone is output from the
center speaker.
Additional Information
No sound or only a very low-level sound is heard
from the rear speakers.
/ If the 3CH LOGIC center mode is selected, there is
no rear speaker output. Select the appropriate
center mode (see page 16).
/ Adjust the speaker volume appropriately (see page
16).
/ In normal two-channel stereo output, there is no
rear speaker output. Make sure the sound field
function is on.
/ After taking all the measures above, adjust the
speaker volume with a test tone (see page 16)
and verify that test tone is output from the rear
speakers.
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Troubleshooting
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.
/ Move your TV away from the audio components.
/ Make sure you’ve grounded SIGNAL GND y
terminal.
/ The plugs and jacks are dirty. Wipe them with a
cloth slightly moistened with alcohol.
Recording cannot be done.
/ Check that the components are connected correctly.
/ Select the source component with a FUNCTION
button.
/ You cannot record audio from a program source
connected to the 5.1/DVD INPUT jacks.
Radio stations cannot be tuned in.
/ Check that the antennas are connected securely.
Adjust the antennas and connect an external
antenna if necessary.
Additional Information
/ The signal strength of the stations is too weak
(when tuning in with automatic tuning). Use
direct tuning.
/ Make sure you set the tuning interval correctly
(when tuning in AM stations with direct tuning)
(see pages 30 and 40).
/ No stations have been preset or the preset stations
have been cleared (when tuning by scanning preset
stations). Preset the stations (see page 31).
/ Press the DISPLAY button so that the frequency
appears in the display.
No picture or an unclear picture appears on the
TV screen or monitor.
/ Select the appropriate function on the receiver.
/ Press the TV/VIDEO button on the supplied
remote to set your TV to the appropriate input
mode.
/ Move your TV away from the audio components.
The remote does not function.
/ Point the remote at the remote sensor g on the
receiver.
/ Remove any obstacles in the path between 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 the TV CONTROL button sets the remote
to operate the TV only. If this mode is on, press
one of the FUNCTION buttons on the receiver or a
function button on the remote before operating the
receiver or another component.
Reference pages for clearing the receiver’s
memory
To clear See page
All the contents of memory 17
Customized sound fields 27
The surround effect cannot be obtained.
/ Turn on the sound field function.
/ Make sure that the SPEAKERS selector is set to A
or B when you use two sets of front speakers.
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Specifications
AUDIO POWER
SPECIFICA TIONS
POWER OUTPUT AND
TOTAL HARMONIC
DISTORTION:
With 8 ohm loads, both
channels driven, from 20 20,000 Hz; rated 100 watts
per channel minimum RMS
power, with no more than
0.09% total harmonic
distortion from 250
milliwatts to rated output.
Amplifier section
POWER OUTPUT
Stereo mode (8 ohms 20 Hz - 20 kHz,
THD 0.09%) 100 W +
100 W
Surround mode
(8 ohms at 1 kHz, THD
0.8%)
Front: 100 W/ch
a)
Center
Rear
a) Depending on the sound field settings and
the source, there may be no sound output.
5.1/DVD mode (8 ohms at 1 kHz, THD
Front: 100 W/ch
Center: 100 W
Rear: 100 W/ch
Dynamic power output
155 W + 155 W, 8 ohms
220 W + 220 W, 4 ohms
: 100 W
a)
: 100 W/ch
0.8%)
Frequency response
PHONO: RIAA
equalization curve
±0.5 dB
CD, T APE/MD, VIDEO
1, 2,:
10 Hz - 50 kHz +0.5/
–2 dB (with sound
field, tone, and bass
booster bypassed)
Inputs PHONO:
Sensitivity: 1.5 mV
Impedance: 50
kilohms
b)
S/N
: 75 dB (A,
c)
2.5 mV
CD:
Sensitivity: 150 mV
Impedance:
50 kilohms
b)
S/N
: 82 dB (A,
150 mV
TAPE/MD, VIDEO 1, 2,
VIDEO 3 (STRDE625), VIDEO
(STR-DE525), TV/
DBS (TV/LD):
Sensitivity: 150 mV
Impedance:
50 kilohms
b)
S/N
: 82 dB (A,
150 mV
5.1/DVD INPUT
Sensitivity: 150 mV
Impedance:
50 kilohms
b)
S/N
: 82 dB (A,
150 mV
b) 78’ IHF
c) Weighted network, input level
Outputs AUDIO OUT :
Voltage: 150 mV
Impedance:
10 kilohms
WOOFER:
Voltage: 2 V
Impedance:
1 kilohm
PHONES:
Accepts low- and
high-impedance
headphones
BASS BOOST +10 dB at 70 Hz
TONE ±10 dB at 100 Hz and
)
10 kHz
FM tuner section
Tuning range 87.5 - 108.0 MHz
c)
)
c)
)
c)
)
Antenna terminals
75 ohms, unbalanced
Sensitivity Mono: 18.3 dBf, 4.5 µV
Stereo: 38.3 dBf, 45 µV
Usable sensitivity
11.2 dBf, 2 µV (IHF)
S/N Mono: 76 dB
Stereo: 70 dB
Harmonic distortion at 1 kHz
Mono: 0.3%
Stereo: 0.5%
Separation 45 dB at 1 kHz
Frequency response
30 Hz - 15 kHz +0.5/
–2 dB
Selectivity 60 dB at 400 kHz
Additional Information
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Specifications
AM tuner section
Tuning range With 10-kHz tuning
scale:
530 - 1710 kHz (USA
and Canada only
530 - 1610 kHz (all
other countries
except Singapore,
Malaysia, and
Australia)
With 9-kHz tuning
scale:
531 - 1710 kHz (USA
and Canada only)
531 - 1602 kHz (all
other countries
Antenna Loop antenna
Usable sensitivity
50 dB/m (at 1,000 kHz
or 999 kHz)
S/N 54 dB (at 50 mV/m)
d)
General
System Tuner section:
PLL quartz-locked
d)
)
Power requirements
)
digital synthesizer
system
Preamplifier section:
Low-noise NF type
equalizer
Power amplifier
section:
Pure-complementary
SEPP
USA and Canada:
120 V AC, 60 Hz
Australia:
240 V AC, 50 Hz
Singapore and
Malaysia:
230 V AC, 50/60 Hz
All other countries:
120/240/220 V AC
selectable, 50/60 Hz
Harmonic distortion
0.5 % (50 mV/m,
Additional Information
Selectivity At 10 kHz: 40 dB
At 9 kHz: 35 dB
d) You can change the AM tuning scale to 9
kHz (USA and Canada only) or to 10 kHz
(all countries except USA, Canada,
Singapore, Malaysia, and Australia). After
tuning in any AM station, turn off the
receiver. Press down the TUNING + or
PRESET TUNING + button and press the
1/u button. All preset stations will be reset
to their factory settings when you change the
tuning scale. To reset the scale to 10 kHz (or
9 kHz), repeat the procedure.
Video section
Inputs 1 Vp-p 75 ohms
Outputs 1 Vp-p 75 ohms
400 kHz)
Power consumption
Canada: 400 VA
All other countries:
250 W
AC outlets Australia, Singapore,
and Malaysia:
1 switched,
maximum 100 W
All other countries:
2 switched, total
100 W
Dimensions 430 × 157.5 × 370 mm
1
(17 × 6
14
/4 ×
5
/8 inches)
including projecting
parts and controls
Mass (approx.)
9.1 kg (20 lb 1 oz)
Supplied accessories See page 4.
Design and specifications are subject
to change without notice.
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Glossary
Surround sound
Sound that consists of three elements:
direct sound, early reflected sound
(early reflections) and reverberative
sound (reverberation). The acoustics
of the surrounding space affect the
way these three sound elements are
heard. Surround sound combines
these sound elements in such a way
that you actually can sense the size of
the venue, as well as its type.
• Types of sound
Early reflections
Direct sound
• Transition of sound from rear speakers
Direct sound
Level
Early reflection time
Early
reflections
Reverberation
Reverberation
Time
Dolby Digital (AC-3)
This sound format for movie theaters
is more advanced than Dolby Pro
Logic Surround. In this format, the
rear speakers output stereo sound
with an expanded frequency range
and a subwoofer channel for deep
bass is independently provided. This
format is also called “5.1” because the
subwoofer channel is counted as 0.1
channel (since it functions only when
a deep bass effect is needed). All six
channels in this format are recorded
separately to realize superior channel
separation. Furthermore, since all the
signals are processed digitally, less
signal degradation occurs. The name
“AC-3” comes from the fact that it is
the third audio coding method to be
developed by the Dolby Laboratories
Licensing Corporation.
Digital Cinema Sound
This is the generic name of the
surround sound produced by digital
signal processing technology
developed by Sony. Unlike previous
surround sound fields mainly
directed at the reproduction of music,
Digital Cinema Sound is designed
specifically for the enjoyment of
movies.
Additional Information
Dolby Pro Logic Surround
As one method of decoding Dolby
Surround, Dolby Pro Logic Surround
produces four channels from twochannel sound. Compared with the
former Dolby Surround system,
Dolby Pro Logic Surround reproduces
left-to-right panning more naturally
and localizes sounds more precisely.
To take full advantage of Dolby Pro
Logic Surround, you should have one
pair of rear speakers and a center
speaker. The rear speakers output
monaural sound.
5.1/DVD INPUT jacks
These jacks are used to input decoded
Dolby Digital (AC-3) audio signals,
allowing you to enjoy 5.1 channel
surround sound. Use these jacks to
connect a Dolby Digital (AC-3)
decoder or a DVD player with a builtin AC-3 decoder.
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Tables of Settings Made Using the CURSOR MODE and SET UP Buttons
A variety of settings can be made using the CURSOR MODE and SET UP buttons, in conjunction with the cursor buttons.
These settings are shown in the following tables.
Press CURSOR MODE repeatedly
to light up
SURROUND indicator DELAY 15, 20, or 30 ms 27
BASS/TREBLE indicator
INDEX indicator
Press SET UP repeatedly to
display
CTR MODE — PHANTOM, 3CH LOGIC, NORMAL,
DSPL SET UP DIMMER among four levels of brightness 36
REAR GAIN — GAIN UP or GAIN NORM
Additional Information
Press
EFFECT among six levels of amount of effect
REAR LEVEL between –15 dB to +10 dB (in 1-dB
CENTER LEVEL
BASS LEVEL
TREBLE LEVEL
a character cursor position 34
or to select Then or to select See page
steps)
between –10 dB to +10 dB (in 2-dB
steps)
Press or to select Then or to select See page
16
CTRL.A1 (USA, Canada, and
Australia only)
or WIDE
ON or OFF
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Index
A
Adjusting
brightness of the display 36
rear and center speaker
volume 27
speaker volume 16
tone 27
Automatic tuning 31
B
Basic amplifier operations 20-22
Battery 4
C
Center mode 16
Changing
delay time 27
display 22
effect level 27
Checking the connections 17
Clearing receiver’s memory 17
Connecting. See Hookups
D
Delay time 27
Digital Cinema Sound 41
Direct tuning 30
Dolby Digital (AC-3) 41
Dolby Pro Logic Surround 15,
16, 24, 26, 27, 41
Dolby Surround setup 15, 16
Dubbing. See Recording
E, F, G
Editing. See Recording
Effect level 27
H
Hookups
AC power cord 12
antennas 5
audio components 6
CONTROL A1 11
CONTROL S 11
5.1 input 9
speaker system 14
video components 7, 8
I, J, K
Indexing
preset stations 34
program sources 34
L, M, N, O
Labeling. See Indexing
P, Q
Parameter 27, 28
Preset tuning
how to 32
preset number 31
presetting stations 31
scanning preset stations 32
R
Receiving broadcasts
by scanning stations. See
Automatic tuning
directly. See Direct tuning
using preset stations. See
Preset tuning
tuning scale 30, 40
Recording
on an audio tape or MD 34
on a video tape 35
S
Scanning
preset stations. See Preset
tuning
radio stations. See Automatic
tuning
Selecting
center mode 16
component 20, 21
front speakers 21
sound field 25
Sleep timer 35
Sound field
adjustable parameters 28
customizing 27, 28
link 25
pre-programmed 24-26
resetting 27
selecting 25
Speakers
adjusting rear and center
speaker volume 27
adjusting volume 16, 27
connection 14
impedance 15
increasing rear speaker output
level 36
locating 15
selecting center mode 16
selecting front speakers 21
Station index. See Indexing
Supplied accessories 4
Surround sound 15, 16, 24, 25,
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T
Test tone 16, 28
Tone 27
Tuning. See Receiving broadcasts
U, V, W, X, Y, Z
Unpacking 4
Additional Information
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