Sony STR-DE635 User Manual

0 (0)

3-866-970-12(1)

FM Stereo

FM-AM Receiver

Operating Instructions

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 820-

40 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

________________

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

Table of contents

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.

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

Enjoying Surround Sound 27

Selecting a Sound Field 28

Understanding the Multi-Channel Surround

Displays 32

Customizing Sound Fields 34

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.

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

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.

Unpacking

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

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.

5’

■ D

■ o

Terminals for connecting the antennas

Connect the

To the

AM loop antenna

AM terminals

FM wire antenna

FM 75Q COAXIAL terminal

Assembling the supplied FM antenna

The supplied FM wire antenna must be connected to the

supplied FM antenna adaptor.

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.

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

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

CD jacks

MD deck or Tape deck

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

Audio/video cords (not supplied)

Wlion connoctiiig CÌ cord, bo suro to match tho color-codod pins to

the appropriato jacks on ilio conipononts.

Required cords

5’

■ D

■ a

Jacks for connecting video components

Connect a To the

TV or satellite tuner TV/SAT jacks

VCR VIDEO 1 jacks

Additional VCR

VIDEO 2 jacks

DVD or LD player DVD/LD jacks

TV monitor MONITOR VIDEO OUT jack

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^

=011111 0» Yellow

Audio/video cords (not supplied)

Wlien amnccting a cord, be sure to niatch the color-coded pins to

the appropriate jacks on the components.

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.

Audio cords (not supplied)

Two tor the ICH INPUT FRONT and REAR jacks

Required cords

White (L)

Red (R)

White (L)

Red (R)

Monaural audio cords (not supplied)

Two for the 5. ICH INPUT CENTER and WOOFER jacks

Black

ifi

“D

Video cord (not supplied)

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

DVD player.

Multichannel decoder, etc.

Yellow gf~Elto=

=czag3= Yellow

Note

When using the connections described below, adjust the level of

your surround speakers and sub woofer from the DVD player or

multichannel decoder.

Example of a DVD player hookup using the 5.1 INPUT jacks

-[ ~| Front Speaker (L)

-[ j Front Speaker (R)

Rear Speaker (L)

j Rear Speaker (R)

-[ ] Center Speaker

Active Woofer

See page 15 for details on speaker system hookup.

other Hookups

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.

■ o

Hooking Up

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 multi channel surround sound.

Jog dial

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)

5’

■ o

fi)

fi.

(/I

<fi

•c

•o

(fi

fi)

(fi

i/1

»<

(fi

Terminals for connecting the speakers

Connect the

To the

Front speakers (8 or 4* ohm)

SPEAKERS FRONT A terminals

Additional pair of front

speakers (8 or 4* ohm)

SPEAKERS FRONT B terminals

Rear speakers (8 ohm) SPEAKERS REAR terminals

Center speaker (8 ohm)

SPEAKERS CENTER terminals

Active sub woofer

SUB WOOFER AUDIO OUT jack**

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.

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.

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.)

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.

: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.

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).

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.

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).

*■

5’

(fi

•o

№

Turn off the receiver.

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

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.

+ 36 hidden pages