Sony STR-DE805G User Manual

FM Stereo FM-AM Receiver

3-856-142-31(1)

Operating Instructions

Mode d’emploi

Manual de Instrucciones

STR-DE905G STR-DE805G

WARNING

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

Precautions

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.

• This unit is not disconnected from the AC power source 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

• Do not install the appliance in a confined space, such as a bookcase or built-in cabinet.

• 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 for models STR-DE905G and STR-DE805G. Check your model number by looking at the lower right corner of the front panel. In this manual, the STR-DE905G is the model used for illustration purposes, any difference in operation is clearly indicated in the text, for example, “STR-DE905G only”.

Conventions

• The instructions in this manual describe the controls in the on-screen display. You can also use the controls on the receiver if they have the same or similar names as those in the onscreen display.

• The following icon is used in this manual:

Indicates hints and tips for making the task easier.

This receiver incorporates the Dolby Pro Logic Surround system. Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation. “Dolby ,” the double-D symbol a and “Pro Logic” are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Introduction

Features 4 Understanding How the Receiver Works: STR-DE905G 6

: STR-DE805G 7

Getting Started

Unpacking 8 Hookup Overview 8 RC Antenna Hookups (STR-DE905G only) 9 IR Repeater Hookups 9 Antenna Hookups 10 Audio Component Hookups 10 Speaker System Hookups 11 TV/VCR Hookups 12 AC Hookups 13 Before You Use Your Receiver 13

Preparing and Using the Remote

Inserting Batteries into the Remote : STR-DE905G 14

: STR-DE805G 14 Preventing Interference Between Multiple Remotes (STR-DE905G only) 15 How to Use the Remote :STR-DE905G 15

: STR-DE805G 16 Registering a TV or Monitor 17 Registering Audio/Video Equipment 19 Programming Infrared (IR) codes from other remotes (USER IR setting) 22

Basic Operations

Selecting a Component 24 Tuning and Presetting Radio Stations 26 Recording 28 Using the Sleep Timer 29

Using Sound Fields

Introduction 30 Using Pre-programmed Sound Fields 30 Getting the Most Out of Dolby Pro Logic Surround Sound 32 Customizing Sound Fields 33

Advanced Operations

Using the Index functions 35 Operating a CD Changer 37 Enjoying Two Components at the Same Time 38 Operating Several Components in Sequence Automatically (macro play) 39

Settings and Adjustments

Remote Operation of Audio Sources Without the TV (illuminated control flasher) 40 Playing Sources Automatically (auto play) 41 Starting a Source Automatically at Power On (auto start) 41 Adjusting the Sensitivity of the Remote 42 Selecting the Display Parameters 42 Adjusting the Position of the On-Screen Display 43

Additional Information

Front Panel Descriptions 44 Rear Panel Descriptions 45 Troubleshooting 46 Specifications 48 Glossary 49 Index 50

Introduction

Features

On-screen control of Audio/Video components

The STR-DE905G and STR-DE805G FM Stereo/FM-AM receivers are audio/video control centers with a unique interface. By connecting the receivers to your TV, an on-screen display appears and lets you operate the various connected audio/video components. Use the remote to move the pointer (hand-shaped icon) on the on-screen display and select functions.

STR-DE905G STR-DE805G

PUSH

ENTER

This unit’s on-screen display lets you control audio/video components as well as any other device that can be controlled by an infrared remote control, such as lighting fixtures. For details on how the receiver controls other equipment, see pages 6 and 7.

Introduction

A wide variety of sound fields including Dolby Pro Logic surround

Since the receiver comes preset with 12 different sound fields (like HALL, THEATER, ARENA, etc.), you can enjoy exciting sound effects simply by choosing one from the SOUND FIELD SELECT screen. The receiver also incorporates a Dolby Pro Logic decoder, so you can enjoy programs recorded in Dolby Surround with a surround effect similar to a movie theater.

CD Changer Control

Connecting a Sony CD changer equipped with a Control A1 terminal allows you to access and display the disc information stored in the CD changer in alphabetical order, numerical order, or by group name. You can also select the disc to be played discs from the on-screen display using the receiver’s remote.

Getting StartedIntroduction

Understanding How the Receiver Works: STR-DE905G

Before you can use the remote to control the receiver, you must connect the remote control (RC) antenna as shown below. Steel beams within walls and other metallic objects may interfere with signal reception by the RC antenna. To prevent this, keep the RC antenna at least 50 cm away from all metallic objects. Since this receiver uses menu operations, you must connect a TV.

Video signal (Input from source

LD player, etc.

IR control codes

RC antenna

components combined with on-screen display)

Video signal

IR repeater

STR-DE905G

FUNCTION

S O U N D

()0pP=+

TV (monitor)

ALL OFF

VOL

+ –

USERSUB

VCR, etc.

On-screen operation

The remote commander emits a constant radio frequency (RF) signal that conveys any movement of the remote

commander to the receiver via the RC antenna (1 above).

2 This controls the movement of the pointer (hand icon) in the on-screen display (2 above).

3 When you move the pointer to an on-screen icon, and press the button on the remote, the infrared (IR) repeater

transmits the corresponding IR control code to the respective program source (3 above).

If the screen flickers or the pointer does not move

The RF signal from the remote is being obstructed and is not reaching the RC antenna (1 above). Reposition the RC antenna or bring the remote commander closer to the RC antenna.

If the program source fails to respond or is slow to respond

The IR control code from the IR repeater is not fully reaching the infrared receptor on the program source. Connect the extra IR repeater (supplied) and position it facing the program source (see “IR Repeater Hookups” on page 9).

If some of the programmed on-screen controls are unresponsive or slow, rerecord the IR codes for those buttons ( see “Registering non-Sony Audio/Video equipment” on page 19).

Introduction

Understanding How the Receiver Works: STR-DE805G

The remote control supplied with the STR-DE805G uses infrared (IR) rays to command the receiver and control the on-screen display. Since this receiver uses menu operations, you must connect a TV.

Video signal (Input from source

LD player, etc.

IR control codes

components combined with on-screen display)

Video signal

STR-DE805G

FUNCTION

S O U N D

()0pP=+

USERSUB

TV (monitor)

PUSH

ENTER

VCR, etc.

IR repeater

and receptor

On-screen operation

1 The remote commander emits an infrared (IR) signal when you press direction control button (1 above).

2 This controls the movement of the pointer (hand icon) in the on-screen display (2 above).

3 When you move the pointer to an on-screen icon, and press the center of the direction control button, the

infrared (IR) repeater transmits the corresponding IR control code to the respective program source (3 above).

If the screen does not appear or the pointer does not move when you press the direction control button

The IR code from the remote is not fully reaching the infrared receptor on the receiver (1 above). Make sure there are no obstacles between the remote and the receiver.

ALL OFF

VOL

+ –

If the program source fails to respond or is slow to respond

If some of the programmed on-screen controls are unresponsive or slow, rerecord the IR codes for those buttons ( see “Registering non-Sony Audio/Video equipment” on page 19).

Getting Started

Unpacking

Check that you received the following items with the receiver:

• FM wire antenna (1)

• AM loop antenna (1)

• Remote commander RM-VP1 (remote) (STR-DE905G only) (1)

• Remote commander RM-VR1 (remote) (STR-DE805G only) (1)

• Size AA (R6) batteries (2)

• Remote control (RC) antenna (1) (STR-DE905G only)

• IR repeater (1)

• Video cable (1)

• Getting Started and Basic Operation Guide (1)

• AC plug adapter (for 220 V AC model only) (1)

Hookup Overview

The receiver allows you to connect and control the following audio/video components. Follow the hookup procedures for the components that you want to connect to the receiver on the pages specified. To learn the locations and names of each jack, see “Rear Panel Descriptions” on page 45.

Speaker System Hookups (11)

Front

speaker

(L)

RC Antenna Hookups

(STR-DE905G only) (9)

TV/VCR Hookups (12)

VCR

LD player

Antenna Hookups (10)

AM/FM antenna

IR Repeater

Hookups (9)

Front

speaker

(R)

Center

speaker

Active

woofer

Rear

speaker

(R)

Rear

speaker

(L)

CD player

Tape deck

DAT/MD deck

Turntable

Audio Component Hookups (10)

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 cable, 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.

Getting Started

RC Antenna Hookups (STR-DE905G only)

Overview

This section describes how to connect the supplied RC antenna to the receiver. Since the remote controls the unit using radio frequency (RF) signals, you must connect the remote control (RC) antenna to the unit before you can use the remote commander. For the specific location of the terminal, see the illustration below.

RC ANT

Hookups

IR Repeater Hookups

Overview

This section describes how to connect the supplied extra infrared (IR) repeater to the receiver. The repeater emits infrared signals corresponding to those emitted by the remote controls supplied with the respective components. Connected this repeater to obtain additional coverage if you experience difficulty controlling a certain component using the receiver’s on screen display (OSD) control functions, or your installation prevents the repeater on the front panel from reaching all of the equipment you need to control. For the specific location of the terminal, see the illustration below.

IR OUT

Receiver

RC ANT

To maximize RF signal transmission efficiency:

• Position the RC antenna perpendicular to the signal path of the remote (see below).

• Operate the remote within about 7 m of the RC antenna. If you have difficulty operating the on-screen display within this range, reposition the RC antenna for better reception.

• Keep the RC antenna at least 50 cm away from metallic objects.

RC antenna

Hookups

Receiver

IR OUT

Notes

• Use the supplied adhesive tape to secure the IR repeater so that its front faces the equipment to be controlled.

• If you experience trouble controlling the connected equipment, the infrared (IR) signals transmitted from the repeater may not be reaching the infrared receptor on the respective equipment. In such a case, reposition the IR repeater closer to that piece of equipment.

IR repeater

Getting Started

Antenna Hookups

Note

To prevent noise pickup, keep the AM loop antenna away from the unit and TV set.

Overview

This section describes how to connect AM and FM antennas to the receiver. If you want to receive radio broadcasts with the receiver, complete these connections first, then go to the following pages. For specific locations of the terminals, see the illustration below.

ANTENNA

What antennas will I need?

• FM wire antenna (supplied) (1)

• AM loop antenna (supplied) (1)

Hookups

Connecting a ground wire

To prevent hum, connect a ground wire (not supplied) to the y ground terminal. If you’ve connected an outdoor antenna, be sure to connect the ground for lightning protection.

Note

The y SIGNAL GND should not be used for this connection.

Where do I go next?

If you want to connect other components, go on to the next section. If you’re only planning to use the receiver to listen to the radio, go to “Speaker System Hookups” starting on page 11.

Audio Component Hookups

Overview

FM wire antenna

After connecting the wire antenna,

Receiver

ANTENNA

75Ω

COAXIAL

AM loop antenna

keep it as horizontal as possible.

Adjust the direction.

If AM reception is poor

We recommend that you purchase and connect the optional Sony antenna to the unit if reception is weakened by ferroconcrete used in the construction of your apartment or building.

If you have poor FM reception

Connect a 75-ohm coaxial cable (not supplied) to an FM outdoor antenna.

FM outdoor antenna

Receiver

ANTENNA

75Ω

COAXIAL

AM loop antenna

This section describes how to connect your audio components to the receiver. If you want to use the receiver as an amplifier, complete these connections. For specific locations of the jacks, see the illustration below.

CTRL A1

PHONO DAT/MDCD TAPE

What cords will I need?

Audio cords (not supplied) (1 for each CD player and turntable; 2 for each tape deck, DAT deck, or MD deck)

White (L)

Red (R)Red (R)

Hookups

The arrow ç indicates signal flow.

CD player

OUTPUT

LINE

Tape deckReceiver

OUTPUT

DAT/MDReceiver

OUTPUT

Tape deck

DAT/MD

Receiver

TAPE

DAT/MD

INREC OUT

INPUT

LINELINE

INPUT

LINELINE

Getting Started

Speaker System Hookups

Overview

This section describes how to connect your speakers to the receiver. Although front (left and right) speakers are required, center and rear speakers are optional. Adding center and rear speakers will enhance the surround effects. Connecting an active woofer will increase bass response. For specific locations of the terminals, see the

illustration below.

WOOFER REAR

FRONT SPEAKERS

SPEAKERS

IMPEDANCE SELECTOR

CENTER SPEAKER

Turntable

Receiver Turntable

PHONO

OUTPUT

LINE

• If your turntable has an earth lead

To prevent hum, connect the earth lead to the y SIGNAL GND terminal on the receiver.

CONTROL A1 Hookups

• If you have a CONTROL A1 compatible Sony CD player or tape deck

Use a CONTROL A1 cord (not supplied) to connect the CTRL A1 jack on the CD player or tape deck to the S-LINK CTRL A1 jack on the receiver. Refer the separate manual “CONTROL-A1 Control System” and the Operating Instructions supplied with your CD player or tape deck for details.

• If you have a Sony CD changer with a COMMAND MODE selector

If the CD changer’s COMMAND MODE selector can be switched between CD 1, CD 2, and CD 3, be sure to set the command mode to “CD 1” and connect the changer to the CD terminals on the receiver. However, if you have a Sony CD changer with VIDEO OUT terminals, set the command mode to “CD 2” or “CD 3” and connect the changer to a set of the receiver’s video component terminals (VIDEO 1, VIDEO 2, or LD).

For optimum surround sound effect, place your speakers as shown below.

Rear speaker

60 - 90 cm

45°

Front speaker

What cords will I need?

Speaker cord (not supplied) (1 for each speaker)

(+)

(–)

(+)

(–)

Twist the stripped ends of the cord about 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.

Hookups

Front speakers

Front speaker

(R)

} ]

Receiver

FRONT SPEAKERS

Front speaker

(L)

} ]

(continued)

Getting Started

TV/DBS

OUTPUT

VIDEO

AUDIO

VIDEO

AUDIO

MONITOR

OUT 1

INPUT

VIDEO

OUT

Rear and center speakers

Rear

speaker

(R)

} ]

Receiver

} ]

REAR SPEAKERSLCENTER SPEAKER

Center

speaker

} ]

Rear

speaker

(L)

} ]

TV/VCR Hookups

Overview

This section describes how to connect video components to the receiver. For specific locations of the jacks, see the illustration below.

Active woofer

Receiver

AUDIO

OUT

Active woofer

INPUTMIX

If your TV monitor uses separate speakers

You can connect one of them to the SURROUND OUT CENTER terminal for use with Dolby Pro Logic Surround Sound (see page 32).

Selecting the impedance

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 nominal impedance of your speaker is

Between 4 and 8 ohms

8 ohms or higher

Set IMPEDANCE SELECTOR to

4 Ω 8 Ω

VIDEO 1VIDEO 2LDMONITOR TV/DBS

What cables will I need?

• Audio/video cable (not supplied) (1 for each TV or LD player; 2 for each VCR)

Yellow

White (L)

Red (R)

Yellow

White (L)

Red (R)

• Video cable (not supplied) (1 for a TV monitor)

Yellow

Hookups

The arrow ç indicates signal flow.

Monitor

If you are using your TV as a monitor, do not connect anything to the TV/DBS IN jacks, unless you have a Sony TV with TV OUT jacks (see page 25 for details).

Receiver

TV tuner or DBS (Digital Broadcasting Satellites) receiver

Receiver

TV/DBS

VCR (via the VIDEO 1 jacks)

If you have two VCRs connect the second one to the VIDEO 2 jacks. If one of them has a StarSight tuner, be sure to connect that one to the VIDEO 1 jacks.

Receiver

VIDEO 1

VIDEO

OUT

VIDEO

INOUT

VCR

OUTPUT

VIDEO VIDEO

INPUT

Getting Started

AC Hookups

If your amplifier has a voltage selector on the rear panel

Your amplifier operates on either 120, 220 or 240 V AC. Before connecting the unit to a wall outlet, be sure to set the voltage selector on the rear of the unit to the appropriate position according to your local power supply.

AUDIO

OUT

AUDIO AUDIO

LD player

Receiver

VIDEO

AUDIO

OUTPUT

VIDEO

AUDIO

Where do I go next?

Go on to the next section to connect the AC power cord and complete your home theater system.

220V 240V 120V

Connecting the AC power cord

Connect the AC power cord from this receiver and from your audio/video components to a wall outlet. If you connect other audio components to the SWITCHED AC OUTLET(s) on the receiver, the receiver can supply power to the connected components so you can turn on/off whole system when you turn on/off the receiver.

SWITCHED AC OUTLET(s)

to a wall outlet

Caution

Make sure that the power consumption of the component(s) connected to the receiver’s AC outlet(s) does not exceed the wattage indicated on the rear panel. Do not connect highwattage electrical home appliances such as electric irons, fans, or TVs to this outlet.

Where do I go next?

Before you use the␣ receiver, go to the next section to make sure that all the controls are set to the appropriate positions.

Before You Use Your Receiver

Before you start using your receiver, make sure that you have:

• Turned MASTER VOLUME to the leftmost position (0).

• Set the speakers to ON. (For details, see page 44.)

Preparing and Using the Remote

Inserting Batteries Into the Remote: STR-DE905G

1 Open the cover on the bottom of the remote.

2 Insert two size -AA (R6) batteries with correct

polarity (+/–).

3 Close the cover by holding it down (it will be a

little uneven) and turning it to the right. The cover locks

Inserting Batteries Into the Remote: STR-DE805G

1 Open the cover on the bottom of the remote.

2 Insert two size -AA (R6) batteries with correct

polarity (+/–).

3 Close the cover.

After inserting the batteries into the remote

Place it undisturbed on a flat surface for about 10 seconds to allow the internal circuitry to calibrate.

To avoid damage caused by battery leakage and corrosion

Remove the batteries when the commander will not be used for a long time.

Battery life

• Normal operation can be expected about three months using Sony SUM-3 (NS), and a half year using Sony AM-3 (NW) alkaline batteries. Since the remote consumes power whenever you pick it up and an on-screen display appears, the service life of the batteries may be less than three months, depending on how much you handle the remote.

• When the batteries become weak, LOW will appear on the display during the initial on-screen displays (but possibly not at the deeper menu levels). When EMPTY appears, the batteries are almost completely drained and will soon need to be replaced.

To avoid damage caused by battery leakage and corrosion

Remove the batteries when the commander will not be used for a long time.

Battery life

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

Preparing and Using the Remote

Preventing Interference Between Multiple Remotes (STR-DE905G only)

If you use two or more receivers at the same time, interference may occur between the RF signals, causing the units to operate erratically. You can prevent this by giving all units a unique security number which distinguishes the signal of each unit from the others. Follow the procedure below to assign a security number to each unit.

1 Turn off the power to the unit.

2 Turn on the unit again while simultaneously

holding down the PHONO, CD, and TUNER buttons on the front panel. “SECURITY No.” appears in the display. Enter a number from 0 to 15 by pressing PHONO, CD or TUNER on the front panel. Make sure that the number is different from the security code of the other units.

3 After a few seconds, “SECURITY OK!” appears,

indicating that the code has been recorded.

SECURITY NO.

0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7

Remote commander

4321

SECURITY NO.

9 10 11 12 13 14 15

How to Use the Remote:

Remote commander

4321

4 Enter the same security number into the remote.

To do this, open the battery compartment and remove the batteries. You will see a set of yellow switches as shown below.

Yellow switches

Use the tip of a pen or some other pointed object to flip up the appropriate switches for each digit of the security number (refer to the chart on the following page). Note that all switches are down for zero, and all switches are up for fifteen.

5 Reinsert the batteries and place the remote on a

flat surface for about 10 seconds.

STR-DE905G

The supplied remote lets you perform almost all of the receiver operations. Operation is simple, just move the remote in the direction you want to move the pointer (hand shaped icon) on the on-screen display. Position the pointer so that the finger tip is positioned on one of the on-screen items, then press and quickly release the button on the remote to “click” the item.

Blank

area

Click button

FUNCTION

S O U N D

()0pP=+

Pointer

ALL

OFF

VOL

+ –

USERSUB

To turn on the receiver

Press the click button on the remote once or twice to turn on the unit.

(continued)

Preparing and Using the Remote

()0pP=+

FUNCTION

+ –

VOL

ALL OFF

USERSUB

S O U N D

PUSH

ENTER

If the on-screen display does not appear even after the batteries have been inserted into the remote (see page

14), reinsert the batteries and place the remote on a flat surface for about 10 seconds.

Hints on handling the remote

• A slight wrist movement is all you need to direct the pointer. (See previous illustration.)

• Hold the remote with its “click” button facing up, as shown below. If the click button is oriented diagonally, the pointer will not move in the same direction that you move the remote.

How to Use the Remote: STR-DE805G

The supplied remote lets you perform almost all of the receiver operations. Operation is simple, press the direction control button on the remote once to recall the on-screen display, then press the corner of the direction control pad representing the direction you want to move the pointer (hand shaped icon) on the on-screen display. Position the pointer so that the finger tip is positioned on one of the on-screen items, then press and quickly release the center of the direction control button to “click” the item.

• The pointer will not move if you move the remote along a flat plane as shown below.

• The on-screen display disappears automatically after a few seconds when you place the remote on a flat surface.

To make the on-screen display disappear faster,

position the pointer in the blank area, hold down the click button to vanish the display, then place the remote on a flat surface and release the click button.

To recall the on-screen display, pick up the remote.

Notes

• The position of the pointer freezes when you hold down the click button.

• If the pointer begins drifting on the screen even while the remote is stationary, place the remote on a flat surface until the on-screen display disappears. The pointer should behave normally the next time you use the remote.

• If your hand is very dry, the on-screen display may not appear when you touch the click button. In this case, press the click button.

Pointer

Blank

area

Direction

control button

To turn on the receiver

Press the direction control button on the remote once or twice to turn on the unit.

Hints on handling the remote

• Do not cover the IR emitter when operating the remote.

Caution

Since the remote contains delicate circuitry and parts, do not subject it to sudden changes in temperatures or to shock.

• Hold the remote with its direction control button facing up, as shown below.

Be sure your hand does not cover this part

IR rays

30°

• To make the on-screen display disappear, position the pointer in the blank area, and press the center of the direction control button.

Registering a TV or Monitor

Preparing and Using the Remote

4 Click OTHER TV (or click “Sony TV” for a Sony

TV).

Australian, Malaysian, and Singaporean models

Registering a Sony TV or monitor

If your Sony TV can be controlled by an infrared remote, and it is connected to the receiver by it’s VIDEO 1 video input jack, IR code registration is unnecessary.

The following cases require registration of a Sony TV

• If your Sony TV is connected via a different video input jack (such as VIDEO 2).

To ensure proper operation, follow steps 1 to 3 below, click VIDEO 1 2 3 to specify the correct video input in step 4, then click RETURN or EXIT.

• If you are using a wide Sony TV (except for customers in Australia, Malaysia, and Singapore).

To ensure proper operation, follow steps 1 to 3, click WIDE in step 4, then click RETURN or EXIT.

Registering a non-Sony TV or monitor

Complete the following procedure to set the receiver to turn on your TV or monitor automatically whenever you turn on the receiver.

Registration

1 Turn on the receiver and the TV set.

Make sure the input selector on the TV set is set to the video input.

2 Click FUNCTION in the main menu.

TV MONITOR SET

TV IR SET

TV INPUT

GRAPHIC POSITION

RETURN

VIDEO

Sony TV OTHER TV

EXIT

Other models

TV MONITOR SET

TV IR SET

TV INPUT TV SIZE GRAPHIC POSITION

RETURN

Sony TV OTHER TV

VIDEO

NORMAL WIDE

EXIT

If you connected the receiver to the VIDEO 2, or 3 jacks on your TV or monitor

Click VIDEO 1 2 3 to specify the correct video input.

If you are using a wide TV

Click WIDE to specify WIDE. (This operation is unnecessary for customers in Australia, Malaysia, and Singapore.)

If you are using a Sony TV

The IR codes are programed automatically and registration is complete (click RETURN or EXIT).

S O U N D

BAND

3 Click TV SET.

VIDEO 1 DAT/MD VIDEO 2 VIDEO 3 L D

MACRO 1

TV SET

FUNCTION

LIST

FM 102.50MHz

FUNCTION SELECT

STEREO

CD TUNER PHONO TAPETV / DBS MACRO 2

USERSUB

EXIT

ALL OFF

VOL

+ –

+–

Before going to step 5, cover the IR sensor on the TV to prevent accidental operation. Otherwise, the on-screen display may be turned off during the programing procedure.

5 Click START.

TV MONITOR SET

TV IR SET

TV INPUT

GRAPHIC POSITION

RETURN

Sony TV OTHER TV

VIDEO

START

EXIT

(continued)

Preparing and Using the Remote

6 When “PUSH YOUR COMMANDER” appears on

the TV screen, press the button that corresponds to the highlighted control button (e.g., POWER).

Australian, Malaysian, and Singaporean models

TV IR SET

WIDE TV DISPLAY MODE

PUSH YOUR COMMANDER

RETURN

Other models

TV IR SET

PUSH YOUR COMMANDER

RETURN

When programing the IR code, point the remote at the IR sensor on the receiver from a distance no greater than 10 cm and hold down the button on the remote for about 5 seconds until the instruction “RELEASE YOUR COMMANDER” appears.

IR sensor

on the TV's remote

TV POWER VIDEO 1

CODE CLEAR

EXIT

TV POWER VIDEO 1

CODE CLEAR

EXIT

If your TV set does not have an independent input selector button or has a cyclic input selector button

Click EXIT to return to the main menu. The TV’s input can not be switched automatically when you turn on the receiver. Switch the TV to the video input manually. If you programed an IR code for the VIDEO 1 button, follow the instructions in “To erase a specific IR code” below to erase the VIDEO 1 code.

To exit to the main menu

Click EXIT.

To return to a previous menu

Click RETURN.

To erase TV IR codes

Click CODE CLEAR.

• To erase a specific IR code 1 Click SINGLE IR CODE CLEAR 2 Click the button you want to clear.

“Are you sure?” appears for confirmation.

3 Click YES to erase the code.

“CODE CLEAR!” appears in the display. To stop before erasing a code, click NO.

To erase another code repeat steps 2 and 3.

• To erase all the TV IR codes 1 Click TV IR CODE CLEAR.

“Are you sure?” appears for confirmation.

2 Click YES to erase the codes.

“CODE CLEAR!” appears in the display. To stop before erasing the codes, click NO.

• To erase all the IR codes. 1 Click ALL IR CODE CLEAR.

“Are you sure?” appears for confirmation.

2 Click YES to erase the codes.

“CODE CLEAR!” appears in the display. To stop before erasing all the codes, click NO.

Keep the remote pointed horizontally at the IR sensor until the code is programed. If you tilt or move the remote during the programing process, the IR code may not be programed correctly.

7 Repeat this procedure for the remaining buttons

that appear on the TV screen. If an IR code was not programed correctly, the IR code setting indicator will flash.

If your TV set’s remote has an independent input selector button (e.g., VIDEO 1)

Program the IR code of this button when the VIDEO 1 button appears. When you turn on the receiver, the TV switches to the video input automatically.

Note

Some IR codes may not have been successfully programed, even if “RELEASE YOUR COMMANDER” appears on the TV screen. In this case, try programing the IR code again. If the IR code still cannot be programed, follow the procedure described in “Programming Other Infrared (IR) Codes (USER IR setting)” on page 22.

To change from another manufacturer’s TV set to a Sony TV set

Connect the receiver’s MONITOR OUT jack to the VIDEO 1 input jack of the Sony TV set. Follow steps 1 to 3, then click SONY TV in step 4. Click VIDEO 1 2 3 and/or WIDE to specify VIDEO 1 and/or WIDE if necessary. Then click RETURN or EXIT.

Registering Audio/Video Equipment

Registering Sony audio/video equipment

If your Sony audio and video equipment can be controlled by an infrared remote, simply connect them to the jacks shown on the following table, registration is unnecessary.

Receiver jacks Equipment to be connected

VIDEO 1 Sony VTR 3 (VHS)

VIDEO 2 Sony VTR 1 (BETA)

VIDEO 3 Sony VTR 2 (8 mm)

LD Sony LD player

TV/DBS Sony DBS receiver

DAT/MD Sony DAT deck

CD Sony CD player (CD 1)

TAPE Sony Tape deck

MONITOR Sony TV (via its VIDEO 1 jack)

Preparing and Using the Remote

Registering non-Sony audio/video equipment

If you connect audio or video equipment made by another manufacturer, you must program the IR codes used by the equipment before you can control it through the receiver. You can program up to 120 IR codes, including user IR codes; however, depending on the type of codes recorded, the maximum limit may be less than 100. It may be difficult or impossible to program up to 120 codes under the following conditions:

• When programing IR codes of special remotes such as card type remotes, or remotes for household appliances such as air conditioners.

• When programing from remotes with weak batteries.

• When programing IR codes that have been programed to a programmable remote (i.e., any IR code not originally supplied in the respective remote).

Registration

Click FUNCTION in the main menu.

FUNCTION

ALL OFF

The following cases require registration of Sony products

• When connecting a Sony MD deck to the DAT/MD jacks.

• When connecting a Sony audio product with CONTROL-A1 compatibility.

• When connecting a Sony product to jacks other than those specified in the previous table (e.g., when connecting a Sony LD player to the VIDEO 3 jacks).

• When exchanging non-Sony audio or video equipment with a Sony product.

Notes

• If your VCR has a COMMAND CODE selector switch (for VTR1, VTR2, or VTR3), set the switch to the applicable setting. If your VCR has a built-in StarSight tuner, you must set the COMMAND CODE selector switch to VTR 3.

• If your CD changer has a COMMAND MODE selector switch (for CD 1, CD 2, or CD 3), normally it should be set to “CD 1”. However, if your CD changer has VIDEO OUT terminals, set the command mode to “CD 2” or “CD 3” (“CD 3” should only be used when making CONTROL-A1 connections).

S O U N D

BAND

2 Click IR SET.

VIDEO 1 DAT/MD VIDEO 2 VIDEO 3 L D

MACRO 1

IR SET

LIST

FM 102.50MHz

FUNCTION SELECT

STEREO

CD TUNER PHONO TAPETV / DBS MACRO 2

VOL

+ –

USERSUB

+–

EXIT

(continued)

Preparing and Using the Remote

3 Click the appropriate function.

IR CODE SETTING

VIDEO 1 Sony VTR3 VIDEO 2 VIDEO 3 LD TV/DBS DAT/MD CD Sony CD1 TAPE Sony TAPE

RETURN

Sony VTR1 Sony VTR2 Sony LD Sony DBS Sony DAT

EXIT

4 Click “Sony” for a Sony product or OTHER for a

non-Sony product.

IR CODE SETTING

OUTPUT IR

Sony

RETURN

OTHERMAKER

EXIT

If the program source is a Sony product

The IR codes are programed automatically and registration is complete (click RETURN or EXIT). To take advantage of CONTROL-A1 compatible audio components, such as multi-disc CD players, click CONTROL-A1 to select CONTROL-A1.

5 Click the respective program source.

IR CODE SETTING

If the equipment is not a video deck or laser disc player

Cover the IR sensor on the equipment to prevent accidental operation during the programing procedure, click START, then go to step 6.

IR CODE SETTING

OUTPUT IR

VCR

RETURN

Sony

TV LD

START

OTHERMAKER

TAPE

DAT

EXIT

If the equipment is a video deck or laser disc player:

1 Click START.

A list of other manufacturers appears.

2 Click the manufacturer of the respective equipment

and the IR codes for that program source are registered automatically. (If the manufacturer is not listed, cover the IR sensor on the equipment to prevent accidental operation during the programing procedure, click “OTHER”, then go to step 6).

3 Click TEST.

If the selected program source turns on, it means the IR codes have been registered. This ends the procedure. If the program source does not turn on, click the number button beside the manufacturer’s name to select another number, then click TEST again. If the program source still does not turn on, cover the IR sensor on the equipment to prevent accidental operation during the programing procedure, click “OTHER”, then go to step 6.

OUTPUT IR

VCR

RETURN

Sony

TV LD CD

OTHERMAKER

TAPE

DAT

EXIT

When using a video deck from another manufacturer (Australian, Malaysian, and Singaporean models)

Check to see if the supplied remote uses -/-- or 1- and 2buttons to enter 2 digit TV channels. Since the -/-- or 1- and 2- codes are not preprogrammed in this unit, do the following operations to program these codes manually. 1 Select the manufacturer (as shown in step 2 above). 2 Click -/-- 2- CODE SET.

VCR MAKER SETTING

EMERSON FISHER PANASONIC TOSHIBA MISTUBISHI GRUNDIG HITACHI PHILIPS

– / – – 2 – CODE SET

RETURN

1 2 3 4 1 2 1 2

1 2 3

TEST

AKAI GE JVC RCA SANYO SHARP ZENITH OTHER

1 21 2 3 4 1 2 1 2 1 2 1 2

EXIT

Preparing and Using the Remote

3 When “PUSH YOUR COMMANDER” appears on the

TV screen, press the button on your VCR’s remote that corresponds to the control button highlighted on the TV screen (see step 6 for details).

–/–– 2– CODE SETTING

– / ––

1 –, CODE

2 –

PUSH YOUR COMMANDER

RETURN

CODE

– / ––

2 –

CODE CLEAR

EXIT

6 When “PUSH YOUR COMMANDER” appears on

the TV screen, press the button video equipment’s remote that corresponds to the control button highlighted on the TV screen.

is the POWER switch.

IR CODE SETTING

1 9 2

10/0

PUSH YOUR COMMANDER

RETURN

)(0pP=+

>10

REC

IR sensor

Keep the remote pointed horizontally at the IR sensor until the code is programed. If you tilt or move the remote during the programing process, the IR code may not be recorded correctly.

Repeat this procedure for the remaining buttons

After you’ve programed all the IR codes, the IR CODE SETTING menu reappears.

on your audio/

5 6 7 8

CODE CLEAR

EXIT

To program special IR codes that do not appear as on-screen controls

See “Programming Other Infrared (IR) Codes (USER IR setting)” on page 22.

7 Repeat steps 3 to 6 to program IR codes from

other program sources.

To exit to the main menu

Click EXIT.

To return to a previous menu

Click RETURN.

To erase IR codes

Click CODE CLEAR.

• To erase a specific IR code 1 Click SINGLE IR CODE CLEAR 2 Click the button you want to clear.

“Are you sure?” appears for confirmation.

3 Click YES to erase the code.

“CODE CLEAR!” appears in the display. To stop before erasing a code, click NO.

To erase another code repeat steps 2 and 3.

• To erase all the IR codes for the current component (e.g., OTHER CD). 1 Click (OTHER CD) CODE CLEAR.

“Are you sure?” appears for confirmation.

2 Click YES to erase the codes.

“CODE CLEAR!” appears in the display. To stop before erasing the codes, click NO.

• To erase all the IR codes. 1 Click ALL IR CODE CLEAR.

“Are you sure?” appears for confirmation.

2 Click YES to erase the codes.

“CODE CLEAR!” appears in the display. To stop before erasing all the codes, click NO.

If the IR codes do not operate as expected

• Perform the programing operation(s) again to make sure the IR codes were programmed correctly.

• If you experience difficulty operating the INPUT, number, or ENTER buttons of a video deck or laserdisc player after automatic registration from the manufacturer list in step 5. Program the IR codes for that equipment manually as shown in step 6.

• On some laser disc players made by other manufacturers, the ) and 0 buttons may not operate correctly even after automatically registration from the manufacturer list in step 5. If this happens, perform step 6 to manually program the IR codes for the ) and 0 buttons, as well as any other buttons that you want to use with the laser disc player.

• If you register a playback source as TOSHIBA 2 or RCA 2, you cannot turn the TV set on or off using the receiver’s remote (the power will not go on when you click TEST).

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Preparing and Using the Remote

EXIT

USER IR CODE SETTING

A F

K P U

B G

L Q V

C H M R

I N S X

E J O T Y

1 4 7

2 5 8 0 –

3 6 9

RETURN

CAPS

• Some IR codes may not have been successfully programed, even if “RELEASE YOUR COMMANDER” appears on the TV screen. In this case, try programing the IR code again. If the IR code still cannot be programed, follow the procedure described in “Programming Other Infrared (IR) Codes (USER IR setting)” on page 22.

• The unit may not be able to record IR codes with special

waveforms produced on some remotes.

Notes

• Do not register the same type of component (i.e., an LD

player) at several different functions.

• The unit emits an IR signal that cancels the automatic

playback function of program sources, such as laser disc and CD players, designed to start playing the moment they are turned on. To activate the auto play feature, set the receiver’s AUTO PLAY function to on.

• Keep the infrared sensor away from fluorescent light or

direct sunlight. Otherwise, the IR codes may not be recorded.

• Even if the power cord has been disconnected from the

AC power outlet, recorded IR codes will stay in the memory for approximately two weeks. If they disappear, “ALL CLEAR!” will appear on the TV screen the next time you turn on the receiver.

• Do not operate the remote supplied with the STR-DE805G

when “PUSH YOUR COMMANDER” appears on the TV screen in step 6. Programing IR codes from the supplied remote may cause the STR-DE805G to malfunction.

Programming Other Infrared (IR) Codes (USER IR setting)

Use the USER IR CODE SETTING menu to program any IR codes that could not be programed in “Registering Audio/Video Equipment”. These can include codes for audio and video equipment, as well as other types of equipment, made by almost any manufacturer. The following procedure lets you to program up to 20 USER IR codes.

1 Click FUNCTION in the main menu.

2 Click USER IR.

FUNCTION SELECT

VIDEO 1 DAT/MD VIDEO 2 VIDEO 3 L D

MACRO 1

USER IR

3 Click A B C D to select a user IR code page, then

click INDEX.

CD TUNER PHONO TAPETV / DBS MACRO 2

EXIT

USER IR CODE SETTING

A B C D

INDEX

RETURN

EXIT

4 Spell out a name for the IR code by clicking each

character in order. The name is stored automatically.

To enter a space

Click the space bar.

Preparing and Using the Remote

To switch between upper and lower case letters

Click CAPS.

If you make a mistake

Click ? or / to move the cursor to the character to be changed, then click the correct character (or click the space bar to erase the character).

5 After entering the name, click RETURN to go back

to the USER IR CODE SETTING menu. Repeat steps 3 through 5 until you enter the names of all the IR codes you want to program.

6 Click the name of the first IR code.

USER IR CODE SETTING

LIGHT 1 LIGHT 2 LIGHT 3 LIGHT 4

RETURN

A B C D

EXIT

Before going to step 7, cover the IR sensor on the respective equipment to prevent accidental operation during the programing procedure.

7 Click on START.

When “PUSH YOUR COMMANDER” appears on the TV screen, press the button you want to program.

USER IR CODE SETTING

LIGHT 1 LIGHT 2 LIGHT 3 LIGHT 4

PUSH YOUR COMMANDER

RETURN

IR sensor

A B C D

INDEX START

CODE CLEAR

EXIT

Keep the remote pointed horizontally at the IR sensor until the code is programed. If you tilt or move the remote during the programing procedure, the IR code may not be programed correctly.

Repeat this procedure for the remaining buttons

After you’ve programed all the IR codes, the IR CODE SETTING menu reappears.

To reprogram a specific IR code.

Click the button where the IR code was programed, then click START.

To Erase IR codes

Click CODE CLEAR.

• To erase one specific IR code 1 Click SINGLE IR CODE CLEAR 2 Click the button you want to clear.

“Are you sure?” appears for confirmation.

3 Click YES to erase the code.

“CODE CLEAR!” appears in the display. To stop before erasing a code, click NO.

To erase another code repeat steps 2 and 3.

• To erase all the user IR codes. 1 Click USER IR CODE CLEAR.

“Are you sure?” appears for confirmation.

2 Click YES to erase the codes.

“CODE CLEAR!” appears in the display. To stop before erasing the codes, click NO.

• To all the IR codes. 1 Click ALL IR CODE CLEAR.

“Are you sure?” appears for confirmation.

2 Click YES to erase the codes.

“CODE CLEAR!” appears in the display. To stop before erasing all the codes, click NO.

Notes

• Even if the receiver’s power cord has been disconnected from the AC power outlet, programed IR codes will stay in the memory for approximately two weeks. If they disappear, “ALL CLEAR” will appear on the TV screen when you turn on the unit again.

• The power switch on some air conditioners use two independent IR codes, even when there is only one switch. If you cannot turn the air conditioner off with the IR code programed for the on/off switch, repeat the procedure and program the on and off IR codes separately.

• The operation of some air conditioner remote commanders require two–way signal exchange with the air conditioner itself. Though it is possible to program the IR codes of such remote commanders in the unit, their use may not result in normal air conditioner operation.

• The unit may not be able to register IR codes with special waveforms produced on some remote commanders.

Basic Operations

Selecting a Component

To exit to the main menu

Click EXIT.

To listen to or watch a connected component, go to the function select menu and click on the program source you desire. Before you begin, make sure you have:

• Connected the RC antenna (STR-DE905G), IR emitter, and all components securely and correctly as indicated on pages 9 to 13.

• Registered the IR codes for the connected components as indicated on pages 17 to 23.

• Turned MASTER VOLUME to the leftmost position (0) to avoid damaging your speakers.

1 Pick up the remote and press the button once or

twice to turn on the receiver. Your monitor should turn on automatically, if not see pages 17 to 18 to register your monitor.

2 Click FUNCTION in the main menu.

FUNCTION

ALL OFF

3 Click the component you desire.

The component starts playing automatically.

4 Click VOL + or – to adjust the volume.

To adjust the volume of the TV's speakers, use the volume control on the TV.

FUNCTION

S O U N D

)(0pP=+

Control buttons

To operate the selected component

The control buttons at the bottom of the screen function as a remote control for the selected component. Click the button representing the operation you desire. Refer to the manual supplied with the component you are controlling for details regarding its operation.

To show other control buttons for the selected component

Click SUB.

ALL

OFF

VOL

+ –

USERSUB

FUNCTION SELECT

VIDEO 1 DAT/MD VIDEO 2 VIDEO 3 L D

MACRO 1

CD TUNER PHONO TAPETV / DBS MACRO 2

EXIT

To listen to or watch Click

Video tapes VIDEO 1, VIDEO 2

Laser discs LD

TV programs TV/DBS

Digital Audio Tapes (DAT) DAT/MD or MiniDiscs (MD)

Compact Discs (CD) CD

Radio programs TUNER

Records PHONO*

Analog audio cassettes TAPE*

*1Control buttons do not appear when you select

phono.

*2The tape icon turns green during tape monitoring.

or VIDEO 3

To execute IR commands programed from other remotes

1 Click USER 2 Click A B C D repeatedly to display the command you

desire. 3 Click the button for the respective command. To program IR codes from other remotes, see page 22.

To mute the sound

Click . The icon changes to and turns green. “MUTE ON” then “MUTING” appear in the display on the receiver. To turn the sound back on, click on the icon again.

To turn off the MONITOR when listening to an audio source

Click in the bottom left corner. See “Remote Operation of Audio Sources Without the TV (illuminated control flasher)” on page 40 for details regarding remote operation without the TV.

To turn off the selected component

Click in the bottom left corner.

To turn off all connected components

Click ALL OFF . If you have components that turn on only when you press the play button, they will not turn off you click ALL OFF when the AUTO PLAY function (see page 41) is off. In this case, click then on the play button (().

Basic Operations

Notes

• The AUTO PLAY function is set at the factory to start playing the component immediately after it is selected. To turn AUTO PLAY off, see page 41.

• Components of the same type will be controlled simultaneously by the on-screen controls. For example, if you use the on-screen controls to start playing one of two Sony laser disc players in the room, the other will also start playing at the same time.

• If a component does not respond, it may be because IR codes from the IR repeater are not fully reaching the selected component source. If this happens, change the position of the IR repeater or program source.

Watching TV or Video programs

When you watch TV or video programs, we recommend you play audio portion through the receiver instead of your TV’s speaker. This lets you take advantage of the receiver’s surround sound effects, like Dolby Surround, and lets you use the receiver’s remote to control the audio. Turn off the speakers on your TV before you start so you can enjoy the surround sound from your receiver.

Watching TV programs

You can use the TV tuner built in to your video deck to watch TV programs using the receiver’s on-screen operations. 1 Select the appropriate function (e.g. “VIDEO 2”). 2 Click TVb in the VCR controls at the bottom of the screen.

The control panels switches to the video decks’s TV controls.

3 Click CH – or + to change the program.

To return to the VCR controls, click VTRb.

We recommend switching to the VCR controls before switching functions. If you leave directly from the TV controls to the FUNCTION SELECT menu, the AUTO PLAY (page 41) function will not operate the next time you select the video deck as a program source.

To select TV station directly when watching TV programs using the built-in tuner on your VCR

Click SUB in the video deck control panel to display the direct selection controls. For Australian, Malaysian, and Singaporean models: When using a non-Sony VCR, be sure to program -/-- or 1- and 2- codes manually as shown on page 20. These codes are not pre-programmed in this unit.

S O U N D

6 7 8 9 – / – – 1 – 2 –

REC EDIT

FUNCTION

5 4 3 2 1 0

EXIT

ALL OFF

VOL

+ –

Watching TV programs using a Sony TV (with TV OUT jacks)

When connecting a Sony TV with TV OUT jacks, connect the TV OUT jacks to this unit’s TV/DBS IN jacks, then set the TV/DBS function to “Sony TV”. This lets you watch TV programs by selecting the TV/DBS function. Also, use the TV’s VIDEO LABEL function to set the video input jack (e.g., VIDEO 1 IN) connected to this unit’s MONITOR OUT jack to “RECEIVER”. If your Sony TV does not have TV OUT jacks, refer to “Watching TV programs” above and use the TV tuner built in to your video deck to watch TV programs.

Controlling a Sony DBS receiver

Before you can control the DBS receiver, the IR codes for the function representing the DBS receiver must be set to “Sony DBS”. The TV function is factory set to Sony DBS (to set a different function to Sony DBS see page 19). 1 Select the appropriate function (e.g. TV) 2 Click TV /. 3 Click CURSOR MENU.

The DBS receiver control panel appears. The icons in the cursor menu have the same function as those on the DBS receiver (except for SELECT, which substitutes for the enter button). Click the boarders at the edge of the screen to move the DBS cursor. To jump between the current and the previous channels, click JUMP.

Controlling StarSight functions of a Sony VCR

Before you can control StarSight functions, the IR codes for the function representing the StarSight tuner must be set to “Sony VTR 3”. The VIDEO 1 function comes factory set to “Sony VTR 3” (to set a different function to Sony VTR 3 see page 19). 1 Select the appropriate function (e.g. “VIDEO 1”) 2 Click TV /. 3 Click STAR /.

The StarSight control panel appears. Click the boarders at the edge of the screen to move the StarSight cursor.

To change the video input of a Sony VCR

Click the INPUT icon in the video deck control panel. Likewise, to watch a TV program after watching a video tape, stop the VCR, click INPUT, then use the on-screen controls to select the station you desire.

To switch the screen size when using a wide TV monitor

For Australian, Malaysian, and Singaporean models: Click repeatedly to select the screen size you desire. For other models: Click to display the WIDE TV DISPLAY control panel, then click the button for the display mode you desire. This operation is only possible when “TV SIZE” in the TV MONITOR SET menu is set to WIDE (see page 17).

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INPUT

–

USER

VCR

Basic Operations

Selecting a Component Using the Controls on the Front Panel

Press POWER to turn on the receiver.

Tuning and Presetting Radio Stations

2 Press the button for the component you want to

use:

To listen to or watch Press

Video tapes VIDEO 1, VIDEO 2

or VIDEO 3

Laser discs LD

TV programs TV/DBS

Digital Audio Tapes (DAT) DAT/MD or MiniDiscs (MD)

Analog audio cassettes TAPE MONITOR

Compact Discs (CD) CD

Radio programs TUNER

Records PHONO

3 Turn on the component, for example, a CD player,

and start playback.

When you listen with headphones

Connect the headphones to the PHONES jack and set the SPEAKERS selector to OFF.

This receiver lets you tune and preset radio stations from the on-screen display. You can store up to 30 FM or AM stations, and recall them later with a simple click. To assign names to the preset stations, see page

35.

Before you begin, make sure you have:

• Connected the RC antenna securely and correctly as indicated on page 9 (STR-DE905G only).

• Connected an FM/AM antennas to the receiver as indicated on page 10.

1 Click FUNCTION in the main menu.

2 Click TUNER .

3 Click BAND to select FM or AM.

FUNCTION

S O U N D

ALL OFF

VOL

+ –

BAND

LIST

FM 102.50MHz

STEREO

USERSUB

+–

4 Click SUB, then click on TUNE MODE

MANUAL/ AUTO to select the tuning mode. Select MANUAL for manual station selection. Select AUTO for automatic station selection.

FUNCTION

A B C

O U N D

6 7 8 9 10

TUNE MODE

LIST

BAND

FM 102.50MHz

5 4 3 2 1

MANUAL

SUB

STEREO

AUTO

EXIT

USER

ALL OFF

VOL

+ –

+–

5 Click the + or – icon next to the frequency to tune

in a station.

BAND

FM 102.50MHz

SUB

STEREO

USERLIST

+–

Click LIST to display the memory list.

00MH

00MHz

Basic Operations

Tuning preset stations (preset tuning)

BAND

FM 102.50MHz

SUB

STEREO

USERLIST

+–

7 Click A B C repeatedly to select the page (A, B, or

C) where you want to store the station.

96.

FM 95.50MHz

ABC MEMORY

BAND

FM 102.50MHz

STEREO

EXIT

+–

8 Click MEMORY.

MEMORY turns red.

96.

FM 95.50MHz

ABC MEMORY

BAND

FM 102.50MHz

STEREO

EXIT

+–

9 Click the button (0 to 9) where you want to store

the station. The button lights up and the station is stored.

FM 102.50MHz FM 92.00MHz

FM 94.50MHz

FM 92.00MHz

FM 89.50MHz

FM 104.50MHz

FM 101.00MHz

FM 96.00MHz

FM 95.50MHz

ABC MEMORY

BAND

FM 102.50MHz

STEREO

EXIT

ALL

OFF

VOL

+ –

+–

1 Click FUNCTION in the main menu.

2 Click TUNER .

3 Click LIST.

4 Click A B C repeatedly to display the station you

want.

5 Click the button (0 to 9) for the respective station.

To recall preset stations from the SUB menu

1 Click SUB. 2 Click A B C repeatedly to select the memory page. 3 Click the number of the station you want.

Tuning preset stations using the controls on the front panel

1 Press POWER to turn on the receiver.

2 Press TUNER to select “TUNER”.

The last received station is tuned in.

3 Press PRESET TUNING +/– to tune in the preset

station you desire.

10 Repeat steps 4 through 10 to preset up to 30

stations.

During automatic tuning

When you tune past either end of the band, the receiver automatically jumps to the opposite end and continues scanning in the same direction. Every time a station is received, the receiver stops scanning. To continue scanning, press the icon again.

To change a preset station

Preset a new station at the number you want to change.

Note

If the AC power cord is disconnected for about one week, the preset stations will be cleared from the receiver’s memory, and you will have to preset the stations again.

To watch FM simulcast TV programs

Make sure that you tune in the simulcast program on both the TV (or VCR) and the receiver.

Basic Operations

Recording

5 Click the component you want to record to

(“VIDEO 1” for example).

This receiver makes it easy to record to and from the components connected to the receiver. You don’t have to connect playback and recording components directly: once you select a program source on the receiver, you can record and edit from the on-screen display as you normally would using the controls on each component. Before you begin, make sure you’ve connected all components properly.

Playback component

(program source)

Recording component (tape deck, DAT deck, MD deck, VCR)

ç: Audio signal flow c: Video signal flow

You can record on a cassette tape, Digital Audio Tape, MiniDisc, or video tape (etc.) using the receiver. See the instruction manual of your recording component if you need help.

1 Click FUNCTION in the main menu.

PLAYER

RECORDER

FUNCTION

VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 DAT / MD TAPE

EXIT

ALL OFF

VOL

+ –

The control panels for both components appear on the TV screen. “PLAYER” for the program source, and “RECORDER” for the program destination.

S O U

N D

FUNCTION

green arrow

PLAYER

RECORDER

REC

L D

(+=pP

VIDEO 1

()0pP

EXIT

ALL

OFF

VOL

+ –

The green arrow indicates the source component. When recording, the green arrow should be next to “PLAYER”. Clicking a RECORDER control while recording cuts off the program source (PLAYER).

2 Click the program source you want to record

(“LD” for example).

3 Click on SUB.

)(0pP=+

USERSUB

4 Click REC EDIT.

S O U N D

6 7 8 9

SIDE

REC EDIT

FUNCTION

5 4 3 2 1

10/0

SIDE

)(0pP=+

+10

EXIT

USER

ALL

OFF

VOL

+ –

6 Insert a blank tape into the recording component

(or VCR, etc.) and adjust the recording level, if necessary.

7 Click the REC to start recording, then click the

PLAYER ( control. Recording begins.

FUNCTION

PLAYER

RECORDER

REC

L D

(+=pP

VIDEO 1

()0pP

EXIT

To control the recorder (when not recording)

Click RECORDER. “RECORDER” becomes the source component and you can use the RECORDER controls to rewind and playback the recording (etc.). Click PLAYER to return control to the original source component.

ALL OFF

VOL

+ –

To monitor the recorded sound when recording to a 3head cassette deck

1 Click EXIT. 2 Click FUNCTION in the main menu. 3 Click TAPE.

Basic Operations

Using the Sleep Timer

You can set the receiver to turn off automatically at a time you specify.

To stop recording

Click on p of the recording unit.

To return to the main menu.

Click EXIT.

Notes

• There is no sound output from the recording component even though all the buttons on the recording unit’s control panel are operational.

• If you click RECORDER during recording, the source being recorded will be cut off.

• If you leave the REC EDIT menu by clicking FUNCTION, SOUND, or EXIT, recording continues, but control returns to the PLAYER side, even if you previously clicked RECORDER.

• If you open the FUNCTION SELECT menu and click another program source while recording, the newly selected program source will be recorded.

• Some cassette decks require that you press the r REC and ( buttons simultaneously to start recording. To perform one-button from the on-screen display, be sure to record the recording signal as shown in steps 1 to 7 of “Registering non-Sony audio/video equipment” (pages 19 to 22) for both Sony and non-Sony products.

• Sound input through the TAPE connectors on the rear panel cannot be recorded on a recording unit.

• When you record on a DAT or MD connected to the DAT/ MD REC OUT jacks, sound adjustments do not effect the recording.

1 Click FUNCTION in the main menu.

2 Click SLEEP.

FUNCTION SELECT

VIDEO 1 DAT/MD VIDEO 2 VIDEO 3 L D

MACRO 1

SLEEP

CD TUNER PHONO TAPETV / DBS

MACRO 2

EXIT

3 Click TIMER repeatedly to select the length of the

sleep timer. The timer changes as shown below:

SLEEP TIMER SETTING

HOUR

SLEEP

RETURN

n 2:00:00 n 1:30:00n 1:00:00 n 0:30:00 n OFF

20000::

MIN SEC

–

EXIT

You can also freely specify the time

Click + or – to change the sleep time in 1 minute intervals. You can specify up to 5 hours.

To return to the main menu

Click EXIT.

To go to the previous menu

Click RETURN.

When the sleep timer is set

“SLEEP” appears in the upper left corner of the main menu.

SLEEP

FUNCTION

ALL OFF

You can check the time remaining before the receiver turns off

Click FUNCTION, then click SLEEP. The remaining time appears in the on-screen display.

Using Surround Sound

Introduction

The STR-DE905G and STR-DE805G are provided with a variety of surround features which allow you to listen to a wide range sources in surround sound. Additionally, adjustable parameters to let you customize the sound to your preference.

To use a pre-programmed sound field

See “Using Pre-programmed Sound Fields” on this page. This section describes how to recall the sound fields and provides a description of each sound field.

To take advantage of Dolby Pro Logic Surround sound

See “Getting the Most Out of Dolby Pro Logic Surround Sound” on page 32. This section describes how to adjust the levels of your speaker system and customize the PRO LOGIC sound fields.

You can find Dolby Surround-encoded software by looking at the packaging

However, some videos and laser discs may use Dolby Surround sound even if it's not indicated on the package.

Using Pre-programmed Sound Fields

You can take advantage of surround sound simply by selecting one of the pre-programmed sound fields according to the program you want to play.

1 While playing a program source, click SOUND in

the main menu.

FUNCTION

S O U N D

)(0pP=+

2 Click a sound field genre to select the type of

sound field you desire. The previously selected mode turns on automatically.

SOUND FIELD SELECT

PRO LOGIC MOVIE MUSIC 1

MUSIC 2 SPORTS GAME

ALL OFF

VOL

+ –

USERSUB

To create your own sound field

See “Customizing Sound Fields” on page 33 to adjust the tone and surround parameters.

For additional information regarding surround sound

See the “Glossary” on pages 49 and 50.

SOUND FIELD

BASS BOOST

VOL

+ –

EXIT

3 Click MODE repeatedly to select the mode you

desire from the respective genre. Refer to the following chart.

SOUND FIELD SELECT

PRO LOGIC MOVIE MUSIC 1

MODE

SOUND FIELD

BASS BOOST

To increase the bass

Click on BASS BOOST ON.

To return to the main menu.

Click EXIT.

ON ON

MUSIC 2 SPORTS GAME

OFF OFF

VOL

+ –

EXIT

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