Sony STR-DE635 User Manual

FM Stereo FM-AM Receiver

Operating Instructions

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STR-DE635

WARNING

Precautions

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

This SN’mbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage" within the product's enclosure that may be ot 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 arc cautioned that am' cliangcs or miKlification not exprossK' apprm od in this manual cmild \oid \our authorit\' to operate tliis equipir^ent.

Note to CATV system installer:

Tliis reminder is provided to call CATV

stem 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-DE635 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 an\' solid object or liquid fall into the cabinet, unplug the receiv er and have it checked bv qualified personnel before operating it anv further.

On power sources

• Before operating the receiver, check that the operating voltage is identical with vour 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 vou are not going to use tlie 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.

About This Manual

The instructions in this manual are tor the STR-DE635. Check, vour model number bv looking at the upper right corner ot the tront panel.

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: *9' Indicates hints and tips for making the task easier.

This receiver incorporates DolbyDigital and Dolby Pro Logic Surround.

• Mnmifnctuml under Ucciim' front Dolhi/ Lnbornforics.

‘‘Dolby". "AC-3”, "Pro Lo^ic" nnd the doubIc-D symbol CC are trademarks of Dolht/ Laboratories.

Table of contents

Hooking Up the Components 4

Unpacking 4 Antenna Hookups 5 Audio Component Hookups 6 Video Component Hookups 7 Digital Component Hookups 8

5.1CH Input Hookups 9 Other Hookups 10

Hooking Up and Setting Up the Speaker System 12

Speaker System Hookup 13 Performing Initial Setup Operations 15 Multi Channel Surround Setup 16 Before You Use Your Receiver 19

Location of Parts and Basic Operations 22

Front Panel Parts Description 22

Demonstration Mode

The demonstration will activate the first time you turn on the power. When the demonstration starts, the following message appears in the display twice:

"Now Demonstration Mode!! If you finish demonstration, please press POWER KEY while this message appears in the display. Thank you!"

To cancel the demonstration

Press l/(!) to turn the receiver off during the previous message. The next time you turn the receiver on, the

demonstration will not appear.

To view the demonstration

Hold down SET UP and press 1/(1) to turn on the power.

Note

Running the demonstration will clear the receiver's memory. For details on what will be cleared, see "Clearing the receiver's memory" on page 15.

Enjoying Surround Sound 27

Selecting a Sound Field 28 Understanding the Multi-Channel Surround

Displays 32

Customizing Sound Fields 34

Receiving Broadcasts 39

Direct Tuning 40 Automatic Tuning 41 Preset Tuning 41

Other Operations 43

Naming Preset Stations and Program Sources 44 Recording 44 Using the Sleep Timer 45 Adjustment Using the SET UP Button 46

Additional information 47

Troubleshooting 47 Specifications 49 Glossary 51 Tables of Settings Using SUR, LEVEL, EQ, and

SET UP buttons 52

Index (Back cover)

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 you have before you actually connect them to the receiver.

Chock that \’ou received the tollowing items with the remote;

• F'M wire antenna (n

• AM loop antenna (1)

• Remote commander RM-PP402 (remote) (1)

• R6 (size-AA) batteries (2)

• FM antenna adapter (1)

Inserting batteries into the remote

Insert R6 (sizo-AA) batteries with the + and - properly oriented in the battery compartment. When using the remote, point it at the remote sensor H on the receiver. For details, refer to the operating instructions supplied with your remote.

? When to replace batteries

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

Notes

• Do not leave the remote in an extremely hot or humid place.

• Do not use a new battery with an old one.

• Do not expose the remote sensor to direct sunlight or lighting apparatuses. Doing so may cause a malfunction.

• If you don't use the remote for an extended period of time, remove the batteries to avoid possible damage from battery leakage and corrosion.

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.

Antenna Hookups

Terminals for connecting the antennas

Connect the

AM loop antenna FM wire antenna

Assembling the supplied FM antenna

The supplied FM wire antenna must be connected to the supplied FM antenna adaptor.

To the

AM terminals FM 75Q COAXIAL terminal

3 Insert wire antenna into adaptor and wedge

stripped end between the forks in the adaptor.

4 Close the adaptor.

5 Attach the adaptor to the FM antenna terminal.

Notes on antenna hookups

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

• Be sure to fully extend the FM wire antenna.

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

Q 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.

Outdoor FM antenna Receiver

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1 Strip insulation off one end of the wire antenna.

5-7 mm

2 Open the antenna adaptor.

Pull up on the tab and pull the back away.

If you connect the receiver to an outdoor antenna, ground it against lightning. To prevent a gas explosion, do not connect the ground wire to a gas pipe.

Note

Do not use the SIGNAL GND A terminal tor grounding the receiver.

Audio Component Hookups

Required cords

Jacks for connecting audio components

Connect a To the

Turntable PHONO jacks CD player

MD deck or Tape deck

CD jacks MD/TAPE jacks

Note on audio component hookups

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

Video Component Hookups

Required cords

Audio/video cords (not supplied)

Wlion connoctiiig CÌ cord, bo suro to match tho color-codod pins to the appropriato jacks on ilio conipononts.

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Jacks for connecting video components

Connect a To the

TV or satellite tuner TV/SAT jacks VCR VIDEO 1 jacks Additional VCR DVD or LD player DVD/LD jacks TV monitor MONITOR VIDEO OUT jack

VIDEO 2 jacks

Note on video component hookups

You can connect your TV's audio output jacks to the TV/ SAT AUDIO IN jacks on the receiver and apply sound effects to the audio from the TV. In this case, do not connect the TV's video output jack to the TV/SAT VIDEO IN jack on the receiver. If you are connecting a separate TV tuner (or satellite tuner), connect both the audio and video output jacks to the receiver as shown above.

Digital Component Hookups

Connect the digital output jacks ot vour DVD plaver (etc.) to the receiver's digital input jacks to bring the multi channel surround sound ot a movie theater into \ our home. To enjov tull ettect ot multi channel surround sound, five speakers (two tront speakers, two rear speakers, and a center speaker) and a sub wooter are required. You can also connect an LD player with an RF OUT jack \'ia an RF demodulator, like the Sonv MOD-RFl (not supplied).

Required cords

Optical digital cords (not supplied)

Black

Coaxial digital cord (not supplied)

Yellow lililí^

Audio/video cords (not supplied)

Wlien amnccting a cord, be sure to niatch the color-coded pins to the appropriate jacks on the components.

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Black

recommended to make digital audio connections to the coaxial jack.

Example of LD player connected via an RF demodulator

Please note that you cannot connect an LD player's AC-3 RF OUT jack directly to this unit's digital input jacks. You must first convert the RF signal to either an optical or coaxial digital signal. Connect the LD player to the RF demodulator, then connect the RF demodulator's optical or coaxial digital output to this unit's OPTICAL or COAXIAL DVD/LD IN jack. Refer to the instruction manual supplied with your RF Demodulator for details on AC-3 RF hookups.

Note

When making connections as shown above, be sure to set INPUT MODE ([^ on page 23) manually. This unit may not operate correctly if INPUT MODE is set to "AUTO."

5.1CH Input Hookups

Although this receiver incorporates a multi channel decoder, it is also equipped with 5.1CH INPUT jacks. These connections allow vou to enjoy multichannel software encoded in formats other than Dolb\- Digital (AC-3). If vour DVD player is equipped with 5. ICH OUTPUT jacks, you can connect them directly to this unit to enjoy the sound of the DVD player's multi channel decoder. Alternatively, the 5.ICH INPUT jacks can be used to connect an external multi channel decoder. To fully enjoy multi channel surround sound, you will need five speakers (two front speakers, two rear speakers, and a center speaker) and a sub woofer. Refer to the instruction manual supplied with your DVD player, multi channel decoder, etc., for details on the 5.1 channel input hookups.

DVD player.

Multichannel decoder, etc.

Required cords

Audio cords (not supplied)

Two tor the ICH INPUT FRONT and REAR jacks

White (L)

Red (R)

Monaural audio cords (not supplied)

Two for the 5. ICH INPUT CENTER and WOOFER jacks

Black

Video cord (not supplied)

One for the DVD / LD VIDEO IN jacks (etc.)

Yellow gf~Elto=

Note

When using the connections described below, adjust the level of your surround speakers and sub woofer from the DVD player or multichannel decoder.

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Example of a DVD player hookup using the 5.1 INPUT jacks

See page 15 for details on speaker system hookup.

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-[ j Front Speaker (R) Rear Speaker (L)

j Rear Speaker (R)

-[ ] Center Speaker

Active Woofer

other Hookups

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Required cords

Control A1 connecting cord (not supplied)

Black «cr^JnsE

CONTROL A1 11

Black

AC power cord

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.

CONTROL A1 II hookup

• If you have a CONTROL A1 ll compatible Sony

CD player, tape deck, or MD deck

Use a CONTROL A1 cord (not supplied) to connect the CONTROL A1 or CONTROL A1 II jack on the CD player, tape deck, or MD deck to the CONTROL A1 II jack on the receiver. Refer to the separate manual "CONTROL-Al II Control System" and the operating instructions supplied with your CD player, tape deck, or MD deck for details.

Note

If you make CONTROL A1 II connections from the receiver to an MD deck that is also connected to a computer, do not op>erate the receiver while using the "Sony MD Editor" software. This may cause a malfunction.

• 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.

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

13).

• Turn the MASTER VOLUME control to the leftmost position (0).

Connect the AC power cord(s) of your audio/video components to a wall outlet.

If you connect other audio/video components to the AC OUTLET(s) on the receiver, the receiver will supply power to the connected component(s), allowing you to turn the whole system on or off when you turn the receiver on or off.

Caution

Make sure that the total power consumption of the component(s) connected to the receiver's AC OUTLET(s) 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.

Note

If the AC power cord is disconnected for about two weeks, the receiver's entire memory will be cleared and the demonstration will start.

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Hooking Up and Setting Up

the Speaker

System

Jog dial

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 multi channel surround sound.

Brief descriptions of buttons and control used to set up the speaker system

SET UP button: Press to enter the setup mode when

specifying speaker types and distances.

Cursor buttons (</»: Use to select parameters after

pressing the SET UP button.

Jog dial; Use to adjust the setting of each parameter.

Speaker System Hookup

Required cords

Speaker cords (not supplied)

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Terminals for connecting the speakers

Connect the

Front speakers (8 or 4* ohm) Additional pair of front

speakers (8 or 4* ohm)

Rear speakers (8 ohm) SPEAKERS REAR terminals Center speaker (8 ohm) Active sub woofer

See "Speaker impedance" on the next page.

* You can connect an active sub woofer to either of the two jacks. The

remaining jack can be used to connect a second active sub woofer.

To the

SPEAKERS FRONT A terminals SPEAKERS FRONT B terminals

SPEAKERS CENTER terminals SUB WOOFER AUDIO OUT jack**

Notes on speaker system hookup

• Twist the stripped ends of the speaker cords about 2/3 inch (10 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.

Speaker System Hookup

To avoid short-circuiting the speakers

ihort-circuitinj; of the speakers may ciamage the receiver. To prevent this, make sure to take the following

precautions when connecting the speakers.

Make sure the stripped ends of each speaker cord

ioes not touch another speaker terminal or the

tripped end of another speaker cord.

xamples of poor conditions of the speaker cord

ripped speaker cord is touching another speaker terminal.

pped cords are touching each other due to excessive loval of insulation.

Speaker impedance

To enjov multi channel surround, connect front, center, and rear speakers with a nominal impedance of 8 ohms or higher, and set tire speaker IMPEDANCE SELECTOR to "8D." Check the instruction manual supplied with your speakers if you're not sure of their impedance. (This information is usually printed on a label on the back of the speaker.)

You may connect a pair of speakers with a nominal impedance between 4 and 8 ohms to the FRONT SPEAKERS terminals, if you set the IMPEDANCE SELECTOR to Speakers connected to the REAR and CENTER SPEAKERS terminals must have a nominal impedance of 8 ohms or higher (regardless of the setting of the IMPEDANCE SELECTOR).

Note

Be sure to connect front speakers with a nominal impedance of 8 ohms or higher if you want to select both sets (A+B) of front speakers (see page 23).

:er connecting all the components, speakers,

I AC power cord, output a test tone to check

t all the speakers are connected correctly. For ails on outputting a test tone, see page 18.

1 sound is heard from a speaker while outputting a

tone or a test tone is output from a speaker other than

>ne whose name is currently displayed on the

ver, the speaker may be short-circuited. If this

>ens, check the speaker connection again.

Performing Initial Setup Operations

Jnce you have made speaker connections and have

urned on the power for the first time, clear the memorv. \fter you have done this, set the speaker sizes, speaker ocations and whate\'er other initial s\'stem settings are lecessary.

Before turning on the receiver

vfake sure that you have: * Turned MASTER VOLUME to the leftmost position (0). * Selected the appropriate front speakers (see ''\l\

SPEAKERS selector" on page 23).

Clearing the receiver's memory

•efore you use your receiver for the first time or when ou want to clear the receiver's memory, do the following, his procedure is not necessary if the demonstration ctivates when you turn the power on.

Turn off the receiver.

Performing initial setup operations

Before )'ou use your receiver for the first time, use the SET UP button to adjust settings to correspond to your system. You can set the following items. For details on how to adjust each setting, see the page in parethesis.

• Speaker size and placement (page 16).

• Speaker distance (page 18).

• The video signal paired with the 5.1CH INPUT (page

46).

• Whether other components will turn on and off via the CONTROL A1 II control system (page 46).

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Hold down l/d) for 5 seconds.

The currently selected function, then the demonstration message appears in the display and the

items including the following are reset or cleared:

• All preset stations are reset or cleared.

• 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 and preset stations are cleared.

Multi Channel Surround Setup

For the best possible surround sound all speakers should be the same distance from the listening position (O) (However, this unit lets vou to place the center speaker up to 5 feet (1.5 meters) closer (©) and the rear speakers up to 15 feet (4.5 meters) closer (©) to the listening position.

The front speakers can be placed from 3 to 40 feet (1.0 to

You can place the rear speakers either behind \ ou or to the side, depending on the shape of vour room (etc.).

When placing rear speakers to your side

Specifying the speaker parameters

1 Press l/c!) to turn on the receiver.

2 Press SET UP. 3 Press the cursor buttons (< or »to select the

parameter you want to adjust.

4 Turn the jog dial to select setting you desire. The

setting is entered automatically.

5 Repeat steps 3 and 4 until you have set all of the

parameters that follow.

■ Front speaker size (FRONT)

Initial setting ; LARGE

• If you connect large speakers that will effectively reproduce bass frequencies, select "LARGE". Normally, select "LARGE".

• If the sound is distorted, or you feel a lack of surround

effects when using multi channel surround sound, select "SMALL" to activate the bass redirection circuitry and output the front channel bass frequencies from the sub woofer.

• When the front speaker is set to "SMALL", the center

and rear speakers are also automatically set to "SMALL" (unless previously set to "NO").

When placing the rear speakers behind you

Note

Do not place the center speaker farther away from the listening position than the front speakers.

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