Sony STR-DE675 Owner’s Manual

SON'Y_

4-233-598-33(4)

FM Stereo FM-AM Receiver

Operating Instructions

STR-DE675

_p2001 Sony Corporation

WARN ING Precautions

To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the

unit to rain or moisture.

To avoid electrical shock, do not open the cabinet. Refer servicing to qualified

personnel only.

Do not install the appliance in a confined

space, such as a bookcase or built-in cabinet.

dispose it as the injurious

__ Don't throw a battery,

wastes.

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

• To prevent fire, do not cover the ventilation of the receiver with

newspapers, table cloths, curtains, etc. And don't place lighted candles on the

receiver.

• To prevent fire or shock hazards, do not

place vases on the receiver.

Onpower 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.

• AC power coixt must be changed only at the qualified service shop.

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.

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.

• Although the receiver heats up during operation, this is not a malfunction. If

you continuously use this receiver at a

large volume, the cabinet temperature of the top, side and bottom rises accordingly. To avoid burning yourself,

do not touch the cabinet.

On operation

Before connecting other compone/Ets, be sure to turn off and unplug the receiver.

About This Manual TABLE OF CONTENTS

The instructions in this manual is for model STR-DE675.

Check your model number by looking at the lower right corner of the front panel.

About area codes

The area code of the player you purchased is shown on the

lower portion of the rear panel (see the illustration below).

Hooking Up the Components 4

Unpacking 4 Antenna Hookups 5 Audio Component Hookups 6 Video Component Hookups 7 Digital Component Hookups 8 MULTI CH IN Hookups 10 Other Hookups 11

4-XXX-XXX-XX AA

Area code

Any differences in operation, according to the area code, are clearly indicated in the text, for example, "Models of area code AA only".

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.

• The following icon is used in this manual: "_"Indicates hints and tips fbr making the task easier.

This receiver incorporates Dolby* Digital and Pro Logic Surround and the DTS** Digital Surround System.

* Manufactured under license h'om Dolby Laboratories.

"Dolby", "Pro Logic" and the double D symbol 1313are n'ademarks of Dolby Labora torios. Con[idential unpublished Works. ¢_ 1992 1997 Dolby Laboratories. All rights _served.

**Manu[actured under license [tom Digital Theater Systems, Inc. US

Pat. No. 5/51,942, 5,956,674, 5,974,380, 5,978, 762 and other world wide pa tents issued and pending. "DTS" and "DTS Digital

Reserved.

Hooking Up and Setting Up the Speaker System 13

Speaker System Hookup 14 Performing Initial Setup Operations 16 Multi Channel Surround Setup 17

Before You Use Your Receiver 21

Location of Parts and Basic Operations 23

Front Panel Parts Descriptions 23

Enjoying Surround Sound 27

Selecting a Sound Field 28 Understanding the Multi-Channel Surround Displays Customizing Sound Fields 34

Receiving Broadcasts

Direct Tuning 40 Automatic Tuning 40 Preset Tuning 41

Other Operations 42

Naming Preset Stations and Program Sources 43 Recording 43 Using the Sleep Timer 44 Adjustment Using the SET UP Button 45 CONTROLAIII Control System 45

Troubleshooting 47 Specifications 49 Glossary 51 Settings Using SURR, LEVEL, EQ, and SET UP buttons Remote Button Description 53

Index Back cover

Hooking Up

Unpacking

the

Components

This chapter describes how to connect various audio and video components

to the receiven Be sure to read the sections for the components you have

before you actually connect them to the receiver.

(' hec k that vou received the [ollowing items with the ['e_ eiver

• FM wire antenna (1)

• AIkl lool) alltelllla (1)

• R6 (size AA) batteries (2)

• Remote ('Ollllllalldet" (t'elllote) (1)

Inserting batteries into the remote

Insert R6 (size AA) batteries with the + and l>rol)erlv oriented in the battery (Olnl)at'rnlent \\+hen using tile l'elllote, [)oillt it at tile l'elllote sellsOf [] oil tile l'e(eivel"

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Before you get started

• Tlll'll ()[[ rile [)owel" to all (Olll[)ollelltS I)e[oi'e lllatkillg

any ( onne( tions.

• Do not +onne+r tile AC; power +orcls until all o[ tile f onne( rions are f Olnl)lerecl

• Be stu'e to make connections Hrmlv to avoid Into1 and iloise

• \\+hen connecting an allclio 'video cord. be sul'e to) mat(h tile (oh)r (oded l)ins to tile al)l)rol)riate ja(ks on tile (o+nl)onenrs vellow (video) to yellow: white (lelt. alldio) to white: and red (right. alldio) to red

Antenna Hookups

(supplied)

AM loop antenna

FM wire antenna (supplied)

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Connect the Tothe

AM loop antenna AM terminals

FMwire antenna FM 75_ COAXIAL terminal

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SURROUND CENTER

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.£.'AIf 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

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

• Be sure to fiflly extend the FM wire antenna.

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

IF1liil/I A_,_

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............ Ground wire

To ground

Important

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.

Audio Component Hookups

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MD/TAPE deck

IN OUT

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)

CD player

Connect a To the

CD player CD jacks

MD deck or Tape deck MD/TAPE jacks

Video Component Hookups

TV or Satellite tuner DVD or LD player

TV monitor

Audio/video cords (not supplied)

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

) White (L/audio)

Red (R/audio) Red (R/audio)

Video cord for connecting a TV monitor (not supplied)

Yellow Yellow

SURROUND CENTER

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VCR

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

VCR

You can connect your TV's audio output jacks to the TV/ SAT AUDIO INjacks 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.

"_" When using the S-video jacks instead of the video jacks

Your monitor must also be connected via an S video jack. S video signals are on a separate bus from the video signals and will not be output through the video jacks.

Digital Component Hookups

Connect the digital output jacks of your DVD player and

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satellite tuner (etc.) to the receiver's digital input jacks to

bring the multi channel surround sound of a movie theater into your home. To enjoy full effect of multi

channel surround sound, five speakers (two front

speakers, two surround speakers, and a center speaker) and a sub woofer are required. You can also connect an LD player with an RF OUT jack via an RF demodulator,

such as the Sony MOD-RF1 (not supplied).

TV or Satellite

tuner

Optical digital cords (not supplied)

Black _i=, ,_ Black

Coaxial digital cord (not supplied)

Yellow =C_] _ Yellow

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) Yellow (video)

White (L/audio) White (L/audio)

Red (R/audio) Red (R/audio)

Note

The optical and coaxial digital input jacks on the receiver are compatible with sampling frequencies of 32 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz and 96 kHz** (**DVD/LD only).

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SURROUND CENTER FRONT

* When making digital audio connections to a DVD playe_, connect to either the coaxial OR optical digital iacks, and not both. It is recommended to

make digital audio connections to the coaxial jack.

Please note that you cannot connect an LD player's AC-3 RF OUT jack directly to the receiver'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 the receiver'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.

l DVD/LDVIDEO OUT VIDEO IN

LD player RF demodulator

AC-3 RF OUT

DIGITAL

DVD/LD IN

(COAXIAL)

or (OPTICAL)

Note

When making connections as shown above, be sure to set INPUT MODE ([]_] on page 25) manually. The receiver may not operate correctly if INPUT MODE is set to "AUTO/'

Connect the digital output jacks of your MD or tape deck

to the receiver's digital input jack and connect the digital

input jacks of your MD or tape deck to the receiver's digital output jack. These connections allow you to make digital recordings of a CDs played back through your DVD (or LD player) and satellite broadcasts.

MD or tape deck

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Optical digital cords (not supplied)

Black _m,

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)

SURROUND CENTER

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Notes

• Please note that you cannot make a digital recording of a digital multi channel surround signal.

• To make a digital recording from your CD player, connect the CD player's digital output directly to the digital input on your MD or tape deck. Refer to the instructions supt)lied with your CD player and MD or tape deck for details.

• The DVD/LD IN OPTICAL and COAXIAL jacks are compatible with 96 kHz, 48 kHz, 44.1 kHz and 32 kHz sampling frequencies. The other OPTICAL jacks are compatible with 48 kHz, 44.1 kHz and 32 kHz sampling frequencies.

• It is not possible to record analog signals to TAPE and VIDE() with only digital connections. To record analog signals, make analog connections. To record digital signals, make digital connections.

• Input signals with 96 kHz sampling frequencies to the DVD/LD IN OPTICAL or COAXIAL jacks. Using other jacks may result in

intermittent sound.

MULTI CH IN Hookups

Although this receiver incorporates a mtllti channel

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decodeL it is also equipped with MULTI CH IN jacks. These connections allow you to enjoy multichannel software encoded in formats other than Dolby Digital and DTS. If your DVD player is equipped with MULTI CH OUTPUT jacks, you can connect them directly to the receiver to enjoy the sound of the DVD player's multi channel decoder. Alternatively, the MULTI CH IN jacks can

be used to connect an external multi channel decoder To flflly enjoy multi channel surround sound, you will need

five speakers (two front speakers, two surround speakers, and a center speaker) and a subwoofer Refer to the instruction manual supplied with your DVD player, multi channel decoder, etc., for details on the multi channel input hookups.

DVD player,

Multichannel decoder, etc.

Audio cords (not supplied)

Two for the MULTI CH IN FRONT and SURROUND jacks

White (L) White (L)

Red (R) Red (R)

Monaural audio cords (not supplied)

Two for the MULTI CH IN CENTER and SUB WOOFER jacks

Black _ _ Black

Video cord (not supplied) One for the DVD/LD VIDEO INjacks (etc.)

Yellow Yellow

Note When using the connections described below, adjust the level of

your surround speakers and subwoofer from the DVD player or multichannel decoder.

VIDEO OUT MULTI _f rl4Ul_l/ I

DVD player | .o_ ._[7...... / _ il SURROUND/CENTERr-'-I

Note

See page 14 for details on speaker system hookup.

VIDEO OT FRONT

+ + +

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_ Front Speaker (L)

CH IN VIDEO IN etc. SPEAKERS _ Surround Speaker (L)

DVD/LD

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i|Q .,_- i iiiil I F'-I Surround Speaker (R)

I/ I Fsu0 oo, 0 eo,erS ea.er

_ ' [_] Active Woofer

_ Front Speaker (R)

Other Hookups

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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)

CONTROLA1 connecting cord (not supplied)

Black _ _ Black

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VOLTAGE SELECTOR_

AC OUTLE1

•cord

To a wall outlet

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CD player, tape deck,

MD deck, etc.

* Models ofa_ea code E2, E3 only. ** The configuration, shape and number of AC outlets on the iear panel varies according to the model and countiy to which the receiver is shipped.

(except models of a_a code CN).

Other Hookups

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If you have a CONTROL A1 l! compatible Sony

CD player, tape deck, or MD deck

Use a CONTROLA1 cord (not supplied) to connect the CONTROLA1 lI jack on the CD player, tape deck, or MD deck to the CONTROLA1 I1 jack on the receiver. Refer "CONTROL-A1 II Control System" on page 45 and the operating instructions supplied with your CD playm; tape deck, or MD deck for details.

Note

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

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 IN jacks on the

receiver.

Before connecting the AC power cord of this receiver to a wall outlet:

• Connect the speaker system to the receiver (see page

14).

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 offwhen you turn the receiver on or off. (except models of area code CN)

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. (except models of area code CN)

Note If the AC power cord is disconnected for about one week, the

receiver's entire memory will be cleared and the demonstration will start.

• If you have an individual audio component

(except PHONO)

Use the audio cords to connect the LINE OUT jacks on the CD player, tape deck, or MD deck to the AUX AUDIO IN jack on the receiver so that you can listen to

stereo sources in surround sound.

Check that the voltage selector on the rear panel of the player is set to the local power line voltage. If not, set the selector to the correct position using a screwdriver before connecting the AC power cord to a wall outlet.

120V 240V 220V

Hooking Up

SET UP

Jog dial

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.

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Cursor buttons _/_

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

SET UP button: Press ro enter File sem l) mode when

specifying speaker rylmS and clisran_es

Cursor buttons (</>): Use ro select parameters a_rer ln'essing rile SET UP button

Jog dial: Use ro acljusr rile setting of ea_ h l)at'allleret"

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Speaker System Hookup

Speaker cords (not supplied)

One for each front, surround, and center speaker

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(_) F _ (_)

Monaural audio cord (not supplied) One for an active sub woofer

Black _ _ Black

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Frontspeaker (R)

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Front speaker (L)

Active sub woofer

Surround speaker (R) Surround speaker (L)

Connect the Tothe

Front speakers (8ohm) SPEAKERS FRONT terminals Surround speakers (8 ohm) SPEAKERSSURROUND terminals

Center speaker (8ohm) SPEAKERS CENTER terminals Active sub woofer SUBWOOFER AUDIO OUT jack

Center speaker

• Twist the stripped ends of the speaker cords about 10 mm (2/3 inch). 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 speakers with low maximum input rating,

adjust the volume carefldly to avoid excessive output on the speakers•

Short=circuiting of the speakers may damage 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 does not touch another speaker terminal or the stripped end of another speaker cord.

Examples of poor conditions of the speaker cord

Stripped speaker cord is touching another speaker terminal.

Stripped cords are touching each other due to excessive

removal of insulation.

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After connecting all the components, speakers, and AC power cord, output a test tone to check that all the speakers are connected correctly. For details on outputting a test tone, see page 20.

If no sound is heard fl'om a speaker while outputting a test tone or a test tone is output fl'om a speaker other than the one whose name is currently displayed on the receiver, the speaker may be short=circuited. If this

happens, check the speaker connection again.

Make sure that you turn down the volume before you turn off the receiver. When you turn on the receiver, the volume remains at the level you turn off the receiver.

Performing Initial Setup Operations

Once you have made speaker connections and have turned on the power for the first tilne, clear the receiver's memory. After you have done this, set the speaker sizes, speaker locations and other initial system settings that are

necessary.

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Before you use your receiver for the first time or when

you want to clear the receiver's memory, do the fk_llowing.

If the Demonstration appears when the power is turned on, this procedure is not necessary.

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1 Turn off the receiver.

2 Hold down I/_) for four 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 adjusmmnts 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.

Befk)re you tlse your receiver for the first time, tlse 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 parentheses.

• Set the speaker size (page 17).

• Set the speaker distance (page 19).

• Select the MULTI CH IN video signal (page 45).

• Whether the display turns off or not when you press DIMMER (page 45).

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 :

"NOW DEMONSTRATION MODE IFYOU FINISH DEMONSTRATION PLEASE PRESS POWER KEY

WHILE THIS MESSAGE APPEARS IN THE DISPLAY

THANK YOU"

To cancel the demonstration

Press I/(_ to turn the receiver offwhile the above message is being displayed. The next time you turn the receiver on, the demonstration will not appear.

To view the demonstration Hold down SET UP and press I/_) to turn on the power.

Notes

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

• There will be no sound when the demonstration mode is activated.

• You cannot cancel demonstration if you did not press I/_) while the above message is being displayed. To cancel

demonstration after the above message appears, press I/_) twice to activate the demonstration again. Then, press I/_)

while the above message is being displayed.

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 you to place the center speaker up to 1.5 meters (5 feet) closer (_)) and the surround speakers up to 4.5 meters (15 feet) closer ({_) to the listening

position. The front speakers can be placed from 1.0 to 12.0 meters (3

to 40 feet) from the listening position (O).)

You can place the surround speakers either behind you or to the side, depending on the shape of your room (etc.).

1 Press I/_) 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 the setting you want.

The setting is stored automatically.

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When the surround speakers are placed to the side

When the surround speakers are placed behind you

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

parameters that follow.

.#.',RNormal speakerand Micro Satellite speaker

Choose NORM. SP. if you're using normal speakers and MICRO SR ifyou're using Micro Satellite speakers. If you choose NORM. SR,you can adjust the speaker size and the sub woofer selection as mentioned below. However, if you choose MICRO SP., the speaker size and the sub woofer selection has been configurated

as follows:

Speakers Settings

Front SMALL Center SMALL

Surround SMALL Woofer YES

You cannot change the configuration if you choose MICRO SR

The setting for Micro Satellite speaker (MICRO SR) has been programmed to optimize the sound balance. If you use Sony's Micro Satellite speakers, select MICRO SP.When you use Micro Satellite speaker and the speaker size is set to LARGE, you may not obtain the correct soundstage. The speaker may also be damaged at high volume position.

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Note

Do not place the center speaker farther away from the listening

position than the front speakers.

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