Sony STR-DE625 User Manual

About This Manual

The instructions in this manual are for models STR-DE625 and DE525. Check your riibdel number by looking at the

upper right comer of the front panel. In this manual the USA and Canadian STR-DE625 is used for illustration purposes unless stated othewdse. Any difference in operation is clearly indicated in the text, for example, "STR-DE62S only."

Type of differences

Feature Three video inputs • Gmtxot Al/Contioi S •

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: V indicates hints and tips for making the task easier.

This receiver incorporates the Dolby*^ Pro Logic Surround system.

Model

OE62S DE525

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Table of contents

Hooking Up the Components 4

Unpacking 4 Anteitna Hookups 5 Audio Component Hookups 6

Video Compxjnent 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

• Manufaoiuml under license from Dolby LaboraUmes Licensing

Corporation. DOLBY, the double-D symbol m, "PRO LOGIC." and Dolby Digital (AC-3) are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories Licensing (Zorporatian.

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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

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Additional Information 37

Troubleshooting 37 Specifications 39 Glossary 41

Tables of Settings Made Using the CURSOR MODE

and SET UP Buttons 42

Index 43

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 products enclosure tfiat 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 Qass 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 arid used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. l-h>wevei; there is no guarantee that interference vdll not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television

recepCian, «vhich can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the inteeferenoe 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 instaiier

This reminder is provided to call CATV system installer's attention to Article 82040 of the NEC that provides guidelines for proper gio\mding and, in particular; spedfies that the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the building, as dose 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

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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 quaiffied personnel before operating it any further.

On power sources

• Before operating the rec»ivec 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 waQ outlet, even if the unit itself has been turned offi

• 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 jtower 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

Qean the cabinet, panel and controls with a soft doffi 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 vour nearest Sonv dealer.

Unpacking

Check that you received the following items with the receiver

• FM wire antenna (1)

• AM loop antenna (1)

• Remote commander (remote) (1) Model

STR-DE625 RM-LI301 STR-DE525 (except Canada) STR-DE525 (Canada)

• R6 (size-AA) batteries (2)

• R6 (size-AA) batteries (3) (STR-DE625 only)

• Operating Instructions of the remote

• Audio/video/control S connecting cord (1) (STR-DE625

only)

• Control S connecting cord (1) (STR-DE625 only)

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 B on the receiver. For details, refer to the operating instructions supplied with your remote.

Remote

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V 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 sunli^t or lighting afi^Mratuses. Doir^ 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.

• Turn o£f 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<oded pins to the appropriate jacks on the components: yellow (video) to vellow; white (left, audio) to white; and red (right, audio) to red.

Antenna Hookups

AM loop antenna (supplied) f

FM wire antenna (supplied)

'Temrr»r^'Cbig^hnectin9,№ antennas.

Connect the

AM'loop antenna

FM wire antenna

To the

AM terminals FM 75Q COAXIAL terminal

Nol^ of^ntenna< 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.

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 rh terminal for grounding the receiver.

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

Receiver

FM outdoor antenna

Ground wire (not supplied)

To ground

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Audio Component Hookups

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Jadts.fbr connecting audio component^^

Connect a To the

Turntable PHONO jacks CD player CD jacks Tape dedc or MD deck TAPE/MD jacks

If your turntable has a ground wrire, connect it to the SIGNAL GND A terminal on the receiver.

Video Component Hookups

STR-DE625

TV or DBS tuner

Required cords

Audio/video cords (not supplied)

When connecting a cord, be sure to match the color-coded pins to the appropriate jacks on the components.

Yellow (video) White (L/audio)c Red (R/audio)

Yellow (video)

> White (L/audio)

Red (R/audlo)

Video cord for connecting a TV monitor (not supplied)

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Jacks for connecting video components

Connect a To the

TV or DBS tuner

VCR Additional VCR or LD player TV monitor Camcorder or video game

TV/DBS jacks VIDEO 1 jacks VIDEO 2 jacks MONITOR VIDEO OUT jack VIDEO 3 INPUT jacks on the

front panel

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.

Video Component Hookups

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Required cords

Audio/video cords (not supplied)

TV/DBS (Direct Brxxukasting Sateilite): USA, Canada, and Australia TV/LD: all countries except USA, (Zanada, and Australia

Jacksfbr connecting video components

Connecta To the

TV or DBS tuner (TV or LD player) TV/DBS or TV/LD jacks VCR VIDEO jacks TV monitor MONITOR jack

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 T\'/LD) VIDEO IN jack on the receiver. If you connect a T\' tuner (or a DBS tuner), connect the audio and video output jacks to the receiver as shown abo\’e.

5.1 Input Hookups

This receiver is equippe<fWith 5.1 / DVD INPUT jacks. By connecting your DVD player or other digit<il 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 speeikers, 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

Dolby Di decoder

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Audio cords (not supplied)

Two for the 5.1/DVD INPUT FRONT and REAR jacks

White (L)

Red (R)

Monaural audio cords (not supplied)

Two for the 5.1 /DVD INPUT CENTER and WOOFER jacks

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Video cord (not supplied)

One for the 5.1 / DVD INPUT VIDEO IN jacks

Yellow =On

White (U Red (R)

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Dolby Digital (AC-3) decoder etc

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.

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SPEAKERS FRONT

SPEAKERS REAR/CENTER

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other Hookups

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Audio/video/control S connecting cord (1) (supplied with STRDE625 only)

YeUow (video) White (L/audio) Red (R/audio) Black (control S)

Yellow (video) White (L/audio) Red (R/audio) Black (control S)

Control S connecting cord (1) (supplied with STR*OE625 only)

Black irnp~ni iiii-r^iii Black

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.

To a wail outlet

other Hookups

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Before connecting the AC power cord of this receiver to a

wall outlet

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• Connect the speaker system to the receiver (see page

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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/otf 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 wat^ge stated on the rear panel. Do not connect hi^-wattage electrical home appliances such as electric irons, fans, or TVs to this outlet.

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If you have a CONTROL S«)mpafible Sony TV, DBS hinet monitoiv 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 tunei; 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 timet monitot 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 coimected to the receiver as shown below, the TV input mode will diange to video input whenever you turn on the receiver. When you cormect 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.

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• If you have a CONTROL AlrCompatible Sony CD

player, tape deck, or MO 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 coimected to the S-LINK CTRL A1 jack" on page 36 and refer to the separate manual “CONTROL-Al 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 I, 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 cormect 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.

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BALANCE

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SET UP button; Used to display "CTR MODE" when selecting the center mode.

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GENRE button: Used to select "CINEMA" when adjusting the sp>eaker volume.

SOUND FIELD ON/OFF button: Turns the sound field mode on or off.

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

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speaker cords (not supplied)

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Monaural audio cord (not supplied)

One for an active woofer

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Center speaker

Tenninals for connecting the speakers

Connect the

Front speakers SPEAKERS FRONT A terminals Additional pair of front

speakers Rear speakers Center speaker Active woofer WOOFER AUDIO OUT jack* V^^гelcss rear speaker

transmitter

* You can connect the actizv woofer to cither of the tuH> jacks. The

remaining jack спи be used to couutxt a second active woofer.

To the

SPEAKERS FRONT B terminals

SPEAKERS REAR terminals SPEAKERS CENTER terminals

WIRELESS REAR SPEAKER jack

Notes on speakersystem hookup

• Twist the stripped ends of the speaker cords about 2/3

inch (15 nun). 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

raSng, adjust die 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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