Sony STR-DE825, STR-DE925 User Manual
FM Ster eo
FM-AM Receiver
3-864-483-11(1)
Operating Instructions
STR-DE925
STR-DE825
1998 by Sony Corporation
WARNING
Precautions
To prevent fire or shock
hazard, do not expose the
unit to rain or moisture.
This symbol is intended to alert the user to
the presence of uninsulated “dangerous
voltage” within the product’s enclosure
that may be of sufficient magnitude to
constitute a risk of electric shock to
persons.
This symbol is intended to alert the user to
the presence of important operating and
maintenance (servicing) instructions in the
literature accompanying the appliance.
INFORMATION
This equipment has been tested and found
to comply with the limits for a 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 are cautioned that any changes or
modification not expressly approved in
this manual could void your authority to
operate this equipment.
Note to CATV system installer:
This reminder is provided to call CATV
system installer’s attention to Article 82040 of the NEC that provides guidelines for
proper grounding and, in particular,
specifies that the cable ground shall be
connected to the grounding system of the
building, as close to the point of cable
entry as practical.
Owner’s Record
The model and serial numbers are located
on the rear of the unit. Record the serial
number in the space provided below.
Refer to them whenever you call upon
your Sony dealer regarding this product.
Model No. STR-DE925/DE825
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 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.
• 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.
• 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.
2
About This Manual
The instructions in this manual are for models STR-DE925
and STR-DE825. Check your model number by looking at
the upper right corner of the front panel. In this manual,
the STR-DE925 is used for illustration purposes unless
stated otherwise. Any difference in operation is clearly
indicated in the text, for example, “STR-DE925 only.”
Type of differences
Model DE925 DE825
Feature
DTS compatible r
5 audio/video inputs r
4 audio/video inputs r
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:
z Indicates hints and tips for making the task easier.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Hooking Up the Components 4
Unpacking 4
Antenna Hookups 5
Audio Component Hookups 6
Video Component Hookups 8
Digital Component Hookups 10
Other Hookups 12
Hooking Up and Setting Up the
Speaker System 14
Speaker System Hookup 15
Multi-Channel Surround Setup 16
Before You Use Your Receiver 21
Location of Parts and Basic Amplifier
Operations 24
Front Panel Parts Description 24
This receiver incorporates the Dolby
system and the DTS** Digital Surround System (only the
STR-DE925 is DTS compatible).
Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories Licensing
*
Corporation. DOLBY, the double-D symbol a, “PRO LOGIC,”
and Dolby Digital (AC-3) are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories
Licensing Corporation.
Manufactured under license from DTS, Inc. “DTS”, “digital
**
surround”, and “coherent acoustics” are trademarks of DTS, Inc. All
rights reserved.
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 1/u 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/u 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 21.
* Pro Logic Surround
Enjoying Surround Sound 28
Selecting a Sound Field 29
Understanding the Multi-Channel Surround
Displays 33
Customizing Sound Fields 35
Receiving Broadcasts 40
Direct Tuning 41
Automatic Tuning 42
Preset Tuning 42
Other Operations 44
Indexing Preset Stations and Program Sources 45
Recording 45
Using the Sleep Timer 46
Adjustments Using the SET UP Button 47
Additional Information 48
Troubleshooting 48
Specifications 50
Glossary 52
Tables of Settings Using the CURSOR MODE and
SET UP buttons 53
Index 55
3
Hooking Up
Unpacking
the
Components
This chapter describes how to connect
various audio and video components
to the receiver. Be sure to read the
sections for the components you have
before you actually connect them to
the receiver.
Check that you received the following items with the
remote:
• FM wire antenna (1)
• AM loop antenna (1)
• Remote commander RM-LJ301 (remote) (1)
• LR6 (size-AA) alkaline batteries (3)
• Audio/video/control S connecting cord (1)
• Control S connecting cord (1)
Inserting batteries into the remote
Insert three size-AA (LR6) alkaline batteries with the +
and – properly oriented in the battery compartment.
When using the remote, point it at the remote sensor g on
the receiver.
For details, refer to the operating instructions supplied
with your remote.
z
When to replace batteries
Under normal conditions, the batteries should last for about 3
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.
• This remote is designed for use with alkaline batteries only. Do
not use a combination of different battery types.
• 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.
4
Antenna Hookups
OPTICAL
OPTICAL
OPTICAL
OPTICAL
COAXIAL
DIGITAL
DVD / LD IN
TV / DBS IN
MD/DAT IN
MD/DAT OUT
DVD / LD IN
AM loop antenna
(supplied)
ANTENNA
TV/
DBS
DVD/
CTRL S
STATUS IN
AM
VIDEO
VIDEO
IN
IN
y
COAXIAL
AUDIO
AUDIO
IN
IN
IN
PHONOINCD
SIGNAL
GND
y
FM
75Ω
LD
FM wire antenna
(supplied)
VIDEO 1
VIDEO 2
CTRL S
CTRL S
OUT
OUT
S-LINK
VIDEO
VIDEO
IN
OUT
AUDIO
AUDIO
IN
OUT
RECOUT
INRECOUT
MD/DAT
VIDEO
OUT
AUDIO
OUT
TAPE
VIDEO
AUDIO
IN
IN
IN
MONITOR
MONITOR
CTRL S
IN
VIDEO
OUT
L
R
L
R
S-LINK
CTRL A1
WOOFER
AUDIO
OUT
A
+
R
B
REAR CENTER
+
RL
–
FRONT
SPEAKERS
Hooking Up the Components
+
WIRELESS
IMPEDANCE
REAR
SELECTOR
SPEAKER
–
A
+–
–
L
B
FRONT
4 Ω 8 Ω
Terminals for connecting the antennas
Connect the To the
AM loop antenna AM terminals
FM wire antenna FM 75Ω COAXIAL terminal
Notes on antenna hookups
• To prevent noise pickup, keep the AM loop antenna
away from the receiver and other components.
• Be sure to fully extend the FM wire antenna.
• After connecting the FM wire antenna, keep it as
horizontal as possible.
z
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
ANTENNA
AM
y
COAXIAL
FM
Ground wire
75Ω
(not supplied)
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.
Note
Do not use the SIGNAL GND y terminal for grounding the
receiver.
To ground
5
Audio Component Hookups
Hooking Up the Components
STR-DE925
Turntable
ANTENNA
TV/
COAXIAL
SIGNAL
GND
y
AM
y
FM
75Ω
CTRL S
STATUS IN
VIDEO
AUDIO
PHONOINCD
OPTICAL
OPTICAL
OPTICAL
OPTICAL
COAXIAL
DIGITAL
DVD / LD IN
TV / DBS IN
MD/DAT IN
MD/DAT OUT
DVD / LD IN
DBS
DVD/
VIDEO
IN
AUDIO
IN
IN
MD/DAT deck
INPUT OUTPUT
LINE
LINE
IN OUT
ç
VIDEO 2
LD
CTRL S
CTRL S
OUT
OUT
VIDEO
VIDEO
OUT
IN
AUDIO
AUDIO
OUT
IN
MD/DAT
IN
IN
INRECOUT
L
R
ç
VIDEO 1
S-LINK
VIDEO
OUT
AUDIO
OUT
RECOUT
VIDEO
IN
AUDIO
IN
IN
TAPE
ç
MONITOR
MONITOR
CTRL S
IN
VIDEO
OUT
L
R
L
R
S-LINK
CTRL A1
Required cords
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)
REAR CENTER
+–
+
WIRELESS
REAR
SPEAKER
–
A
L
B
IMPEDANCE
SELECTOR
FRONT
4 Ω 8 Ω
WOOFER
AUDIO
OUT
A
+
R
B
+
RL
–
FRONT
SPEAKERS
–
IN OUT
ç
OUTPUT
LINE
L
R
CD player
Jacks for connecting audio components
Connect a To the
Turntable PHONO jacks
CD player CD jacks
Tape deck TAPE jacks
MD deck or DAT deck MD/DAT jacks
Note on audio component hookups
If your turntable has a ground wire, connect it to the
SIGNAL GND y terminal on the receiver.
INPUT OUTPUT
LINE
LINE
Tape deck
L
R
6
Audio Component Hookups
STR-DE825
Turntable
DVD / LD IN
TV / DBS IN
TAPE/MD IN
TAPE/MD OUT
DVD / LD IN
ANTENNA
COAXIAL
DIGITAL
OPTICAL
OPTICAL
OPTICAL
OPTICAL
COAXIAL
SIGNAL
GND
y
AM
y
FM
75Ω
TV/
DBS
DVD/
CTRL S
STATUS IN
VIDEO
IN
AUDIO
IN
IN
PHONOINCD
TAPE/MD deck
INPUT OUTPUT
LINE
IN OUT
ç
VIDEO 2
LD
CTRL S
OUT
VIDEO
VIDEO
OUT
IN
AUDIO
AUDIO
OUT
IN
TAPE/MD
LINE
CTRL S
OUT
VIDEO
AUDIO
IN
IN
INRECOUT
L
R
ç
VIDEO 1
S-LINK
VIDEO
OUT
AUDIO
OUT
L
R
VIDEO
AUDIO
IN
IN
MONITOR
MONITOR
CTRL S
IN
VIDEO
OUT
L
R
S-LINK
CTRL A1
Required cords
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)
REAR CENTER
WOOFER
AUDIO
OUT
RL
WIRELESS
REAR
SPEAKER
IMPEDANCE
SELECTOR
FRONT
4 Ω 8 Ω
+
–
RL
FRONT
R
–
+
AA
BB
–
RL
+
SPEAKERS
+
–
L
+
–
+
–
Hooking Up the Components
OUTPUT
LINE
L
R
CD player
Jacks for connecting audio components
Connect a To the
Turntable PHONO jacks
CD player CD jacks
Tape deck or MD deck TAPE/MD jacks
Note on audio component hookups
If your turntable has a ground wire, connect it to the
SIGNAL GND y terminal on the receiver.
7
Video Component Hookups
Hooking Up the Components
TV or DBS tuner
OUTPUT
AUDIO OUT VIDEO
RL
DVD or LD player
OUTPUT
AUDIO OUT VIDEO
RL
ANTENNA
TV/
COAXIAL
SIGNAL
GND
y
AM
y
FM
75Ω
CTRL S
STATUS IN
VIDEO
IN
AUDIO
IN
IN
PHONOINCD
OPTICAL
OPTICAL
OPTICAL
OPTICAL
COAXIAL
DIGITAL
DVD / LD IN
TV / DBS IN
MD/DAT IN
MD/DAT OUT
DVD / LD IN
Required cords
Audio/video cords (not supplied)
When connecting a cord, be sure to match the color-coded pins to
the appropriate jacks on the components.
INPUT OUTPUT
VIDEO
VIDEO
OUT
IN
AUDIO
AUDIO
OUT
IN
VCR
L
R
Yellow (video) Yellow (video)
White (L/audio) White (L/audio)
Red (R/audio) Red (R/audio)
Video cord for connecting a TV monitor
OUT
OUT
You can use the video cord of the supplied audio/video/control
IN OUT
ç
S cord (see pages 11 and 12 for details).
Yellow Yellow
ç
MONITOR
VIDEO
OUT
OUT
TAPE
VIDEO
AUDIO
IN
IN
IN
MONITOR
CTRL S
IN
VIDEO
OUT
L
R
L
R
S-LINK
CTRL A1
WOOFER
AUDIO
OUT
A
+
R
B
REAR CENTER
+
RL
–
FRONT
SPEAKERS
+
WIRELESS
IMPEDANCE
REAR
SELECTOR
SPEAKER
–
A
+–
–
L
B
FRONT
4 Ω 8 Ω
VIDEO 1
VIDEO 2
DBS
DVD/
LD
CTRL S
CTRL S
OUT
OUT
S-LINK
VIDEO
VIDEO
VIDEO
AUDIO
IN
IN
OUT
AUDIO
OUT
MD/DAT
AUDIO
IN
AUDIO
IN
RECOUT
INRECOUT
ç
To the front panel
IN OUT
INPUT OUTPUT
VIDEO
Camcorder
AUDIO
or video
game
(STR-DE925
only)
Jacks for connecting video components
Connect a To the
TV or DBS tuner TV/DBS jacks
VCR VIDEO 1 jacks
Additional VCR VIDEO 2 jacks
DVD or LD player LD/DVD jacks
TV monitor MONITOR VIDEO OUT jack
Camcorder or video game VIDEO 3 INPUT jacks on the
front panel (STR-DE925 only)
ç
VIDEO
OUT
IN
AUDIO
OUT
IN
L
R
VCR
TV monitor
INPUT
VIDEO
IN
Note on video component hookups
You can connect your TV’s audio output jacks to the TV/
DBS 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/DBS VIDEO
IN jack on the receiver. If you are connecting a separate
TV tuner (or DBS tuner), connect both the audio and
video output jacks to the receiver as shown above.
8
Digital Component Hookups
Connect the digital output jacks of your DVD player and
DBS 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 rear speakers, and a center speaker) and a
subwoofer are required. You can also connect an LD
player with an RF OUT jack via an RF demodulator, like
the Sony MOD-RF1 (not supplied).
DVD player (etc.)
OUTPUT
DIGITAL
OPTICAL
DIGITAL
DVD / LD IN
OPTICAL
TV / DBS IN
OPTICAL
MD/DAT IN
OPTICAL
MD/DAT OUT
OPTICAL
DVD / LD IN
COAXIAL
OUTPUT
DIGITAL
COAXIAL
ANTENNA
COAXIAL
SIGNAL
FM
75Ω
GND
y
AM
y
STATUS IN
OUTPUT
TV/
DBS
DVD/
CTRL S
VIDEO
VIDEO
IN
AUDIO
AUDIO
IN
IN
PHONOINCD
VIDEO
OUT
AUDIO
OUT
L
R
VIDEO 2
LD
CTRL S
OUT
VIDEO
OUT
IN
AUDIO
OUT
IN
MD/DAT
TV or DBS tuner
VIDEO 1
CTRL S
OUT
S-LINK
VIDEO
VIDEO
OUT
IN
AUDIO
AUDIO
OUT
IN
RECOUT
INRECOUT
TAPE
VIDEO
AUDIO
IN
IN
IN
OUTPUT
DIGITAL
OPTICAL
MONITOR
MONITOR
CTRL S
IN
VIDEO
OUT
L
R
L
R
S-LINK
CTRL A1
OUTPUT
VIDEO
OUT
AUDIO
OUT
L
R
WOOFER
AUDIO
OUT
A
+
R
B
Required cords
Optical digital cords (not supplied)
Black Black
Coaxial digital cord (not supplied)
Black Black
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)
REAR CENTER
+–
+
WIRELESS
REAR
SPEAKER
–
A
L
B
IMPEDANCE
SELECTOR
FRONT
4 Ω 8 Ω
+
RL
–
FRONT
SPEAKERS
–
Hooking Up the Components
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.
DVD/LD
CURSOR MODE
SET UP
SPEAKERS
A
B
OFF
+
B
A
PHONES
VIDEO IN
DISPLAY
PRESET
TUNING
– TUNING
+
–
+
MEMORY
FM/AMFM MODE
SLEEP
SURROUND
EQUALIZER
INDEX
DIRECT
TUNING
SHIFT
g
162738495
VIDEO 1
0
TAPE MD/DAT CD TUNER
MULTI CHANNEL DECODING
FUNCTION
VIDEO 2 VIDEO 3 DVD/LD
MASTER VOLUME
5
•
•
•
46
•
•
•
3
•
5.1/DVD
•
INPUT
•
2
EQ
•
•
BASS
BOOST
•
1
•
•
•
SOUND FIELD
0
ON/OFF
MUTING
SOUND FIELD
TV/DBS
GENRE MODE
INPUT
BASS
PHONO
MODE
BOOST
EQ
ON/OFF
VIDEO 3 INPUT
VIDEO OUT
AC-3 RF
OUT
RF demodulatorLD player
DIGITAL
DIGITAL
DVD/LD IN
DVD/LD IN
(COAXIAL)
(COAXIAL)
(OPTICAL)
or (OPTICAL)
Note
When making connections as shown above, be sure to set INPUT MODE (3 on page 25) manually. This unit may not operate correctly if
INPUT MODE is set to “AUTO.”
•
•
•
•
•
•
7
•
•
•
8
•
•
•
9
•
•
•
•
BALANCE
10
LR
RLVIDEO AUDIO
9
Digital Component Hookups
Hooking Up the Components
Connect the digital output jacks of your MD or DAT deck
to the receiver’s digital input jack and connect the digital
input jacks of your MD or DAT 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 DBS broadcasts.
MD or DAT deck
DIGITAL
OPTICAL
OUT
IN
OUT IN IN OUT
ç
ç
ANTENNA
TV/
COAXIAL
75Ω
SIGNAL
GND
y
AM
y
FM
CTRL S
STATUS IN
VIDEO
AUDIO
PHONOINCD
OPTICAL
OPTICAL
OPTICAL
OPTICAL
COAXIAL
DIGITAL
DVD / LD IN
TV / DBS IN
MD/DAT IN
MD/DAT OUT
DVD / LD IN
Required cords
Optical digital cords (not supplied)
Black Black
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)
INPUT OUTPUT
LINE
LINE
L
R
Red (R) Red (R)
ç
ç
MONITOR
VIDEO
OUT
AUDIO
OUT
TAPE
VIDEO
AUDIO
IN
IN
IN
MONITOR
CTRL S
IN
VIDEO
OUT
L
R
L
R
S-LINK
CTRL A1
WOOFER
AUDIO
OUT
A
+
R
B
REAR CENTER
+
RL
–
FRONT
SPEAKERS
+
WIRELESS
IMPEDANCE
REAR
SELECTOR
SPEAKER
–
A
+–
–
L
B
FRONT
4 Ω 8 Ω
VIDEO 1
VIDEO 2
DBS
DVD/
LD
CTRL S
CTRL S
OUT
OUT
S-LINK
VIDEO
VIDEO
VIDEO
IN
IN
AUDIO
IN
IN
IN
OUT
AUDIO
OUT
MD/DAT
AUDIO
IN
IN
RECOUT
INRECOUT
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 DAT
deck. Refer to the instructions supplied with your CD player and MD or DAT deck for details.
• This unit is compatible with 32 kHz, 44.1 kHz, and 48 kHz sampling frequencies. It is not compatible with 96 kHz sampling frequencies.
• It is not possible to record analog signals to TAPE and VIDEO with only digital connections. Be sure to make both digital and analog
connections to your digital components.
10
Other Hookups
OPTICAL
OPTICAL
OPTICAL
OPTICAL
COAXIAL
DIGITAL
DVD / LD IN
TV / DBS IN
MD/DAT IN
MD/DAT OUT
DVD / LD IN
ANTENNA
COAXIAL
SIGNAL
GND
Required cords
Audio/video/control S connecting cord (1)
Yellow (video) A
White (L/audio) B
Red (R/audio) C
Black (control S) D
Control S connecting cord (1)
Black E Black E
CTRL S (STATUS) IN/OUT AC OUTLET
VIDEO 1
CTRL S
VIDEO
AUDIO
VIDEO 2
DBS
DVD/
LD
CTRL S
CTRL S
OUT
OUT
S-LINK
VIDEO
VIDEO
VIDEO
VIDEO
VIDEO
OUT
IN
IN
AUDIO
AUDIO
IN
OUT
IN
IN
MD/DAT
AUDIO
OUT
IN
AUDIO
AUDIO
OUT
IN
RECOUT
INRECOUT
TAPE
AM
y
FM
75Ω
y
TV/
STATUS IN
PHONOINCD
IN
IN
IN
MONITOR
MONITOR
CTRL S
IN
VIDEO
OUT
L
R
L
R
S-LINK CTRL A1
S-LINK
CTRL A1
WOOFER
AUDIO
OUT
A
R
B
+
–
+
REAR CENTER
RL
–
FRONT
SPEAKERS
+–
+
WIRELESS
REAR
SPEAKER
–
A
L
B
AC power cord
IMPEDANCE
SELECTOR
FRONT
4 Ω 8 Ω
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Yellow (video) A
White (L/audio) B
Red (R/audio) C
Black (control S) D
*
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.
b
To a wall outlet
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Other Hookups
Hooking Up the Components
S-LINK CONTROL S hookup
If you have a S-LINK CONTROL S-compatible Sony TV,
DBS tuner, monitor, or VCR, use an audio/video/control
S connecting cord (supplied) or a control S connecting
cord (supplied) to connect the CTRL S (STATUS) IN (for
TV, DBS tuner, or monitor) or OUT (for VCR, etc.) jack on
the receiver to the appropriate S-LINK jack on the
respective component. Refer to the operating instructions
supplied with your TV, DBS tuner, monitor, VCR, etc., for
details.
The following illustration is an example of S-LINK
CONTROL S hookups between the receiver, a TV, and a
VCR. When your TV is connected to the receiver as shown
below, the TV input mode will change to video input
whenever you turn on the receiver. When you connect the
VCR to the receiver as shown below, input mode of the
receiver changes to video 1 (or 2) whenever you turn on
the VCR.
TV
AUDIO
Receiver
VCR 1
VCR 2
OUT
L
R
C
B
TV/
CTRL S
STATUS IN
VIDEO
AUDIO
S-LINK
IN OUT
D
**
VIDEO 2
DBS
CTRL S
OUT
VIDEO
OUT
IN
AUDIO
OUT
IN
S-LINK
OUT
VIDEO
IN
E
A
**
MONITOR
VIDEO
OUT
AUDIO
OUT
VIDEO
AUDIO
IN
IN
MONITOR
CTRL S
IN
VIDEO
OUT
L
R
CTRL S
OUT
VIDEO
AUDIO
VIDEO 1
S-LINK
IN
IN
*
OUTPUT
VIDEO
OUT
S-LINK
OUT
AUDIO
OUT
*
OUTPUT
VIDEO
OUT
AUDIO
OUT
S-LINK CONTROL A1 hookup
• If you have a S-LINK CONTROL A1-compatible
Sony CD player, tape deck, or MD deck
Use a CONTROL A1 cord (not supplied) to connect the
S-LINK CTRL A1 jack on the CD player, tape deck, or
MD deck to the S-LINK CTRL A1 jack on the receiver.
Refer to the separate manual “CONTROL-A1 Control
System” and the operating instructions supplied with
your CD player, tape deck, or MD deck for details.
Note
If you make CONTROL A1 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 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
15).
• 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/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.
* Audio/video/control S connecting cord (Pull the video cord away
from the supplied audio/video/control S cable for connection A.)
** Control S connecting cord
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Hooking Up the Components
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BALANCE
SOUND FIELD ON/OFF
SET UP
EQ
ON/OFF
INPUT
MODE
VIDEO 1
DIRECT
TUNING
BASS
BOOST
SOUND FIELD
GENRE MODE
VIDEO 2 VIDEO 3 DVD/LD
MUTING
VIDEO 3 INPUT
BALANCE
LR
5
0
1
3
9
7
46
2
8
10
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•
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•
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•
•
•
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•
•
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•
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•
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•
PHONES
SPEAKERS
SET UP
SURROUND
EQUALIZER
CURSOR MODE
MEMORY
PRESET
– TUNING +
A
OFF
A
+B
B
g
MASTER VOLUME
RLVIDEO AUDIO
DISPLAY
FM/AMFM MODE
–
TUNING
+
SLEEP
INDEX
SOUND
FIELD
BASS
BOOST
EQ
SOUND FIELD
ON/OFF
FUNCTION
MULTI CHANNEL DECODING
TAPE MD/DAT CD TUNER
TV/DBS
PHONO
SHIFT
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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.
Cursor buttons
Brief descriptions of buttons and control
used to set up the speaker system
SET UP button: Press repeatedly to display “SPEAKER
SETUP” when specifying speaker types or “SPEAKER
DISTANCE” when specifying speaker distances.
SOUND FIELD ON/OFF button: Turns the sound field
mode on or off.
Cursor buttons (
/ / / ): Use to select the
parameters and settings after pressing the SET UP button.
BALANCE control: Use to adjust the front speaker
balance while outputting a test tone.
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Speaker System Hookup
Required cords
Speaker cords (not supplied)
One for each front, rear, and center speaker
(+) (+)
(–) (–)
Rear speaker (R) Rear speaker (L)
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}
]
Center speaker
}
]
Hooking Up and Setting Up the Speaker System
Monaural audio cord (not supplied)
One for an active woofer
Black Black
OPTICAL
OPTICAL
OPTICAL
OPTICAL
COAXIAL
DIGITAL
DVD / LD IN
TV / DBS IN
MD/DAT IN
MD/DAT OUT
DVD / LD IN
ANTENNA
COAXIAL
SIGNAL
AM
y
FM
75Ω
GND
y
TV/
DBS
DVD/
CTRL S
STATUS IN
VIDEO
IN
AUDIO
IN
IN
PHONOINCD
VIDEO
AUDIO
LD
IN
IN
VIDEO 2
CTRL S
OUT
VIDEO
OUT
AUDIO
OUT
MD/DAT
INPUT
AUDIO
IN
CTRL S
OUT
VIDEO
IN
AUDIO
IN
INRECOUT
VIDEO 1
S-LINK
VIDEO
OUT
AUDIO
OUT
RECOUT
TAPE
VIDEO
AUDIO
IN
IN
IN
MONITOR
MONITOR
CTRL S
IN
VIDEO
OUT
L
R
L
R
}
S-LINK
CTRL A1
WOOFER
AUDIO
OUT
A
+
R
B
]
REAR CENTER
+
RL
–
FRONT
SPEAKERS
FRONT
SPEAKERS B
WIRELESS
REAR SPEAKER
+–
–
+
WIRELESS
REAR
SPEAKER
–
A
L
B
IMPEDANCE
SELECTOR
IMPEDANCE
SELECTOR
FRONT
4 Ω 8 Ω
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]
Active woofer Front speaker (R)
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)
Rear speakers (8 ohm) SPEAKERS REAR terminals
Center speaker (8 ohm) SPEAKERS CENTER terminals
Active woofer WOOFER AUDIO OUT jack**
Wireless rear speaker
transmitter
* See “Speaker impedance” on the next page.
** You can connect an active woofer to either of the two jacks. The
remaining jack can be used to connect a second active woofer.
SPEAKERS FRONT B terminals
WIRELESS REAR SPEAKER jack
Front speaker (L)
Notes on speaker system hookup
• Twist the stripped ends of the speaker cords about 2/3
inch (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.
• If you use front speakers with low maximum input
rating, adjust the volume carefully to avoid excessive
output on the speakers.
• The WIRELESS REAR SPEAKER jack is for use with
Sony wireless rear speaker systems only, do not connect
any other speaker systems or components to this jack.
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Speaker System Hookup
Multi-Channel Surround Setup
Speaker impedance
To enjoy multi channel surround, connect front, center,
and rear speakers with a nominal impedance of 8 ohms or
higher, and set the speaker IMPEDANCE SELECTOR to
Hooking Up and Setting Up the Speaker System
“8Ω.” Check the instruction manual supplied with your
speakers if you’re not sure of their impedance. (This
information is usually printed on a label on the back of
the speaker.)
You may connect a pair of speakers with a nominal
impedance between 4 and 8 ohms to the FRONT
SPEAKERS terminals, if you set the IMPEDANCE
SELECTOR to “4Ω” but you will not be able to enjoy
multi-channel surround sound.
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 25).
For the best possible surround sound all speakers should
be the same distance from the listening position (A).
(However, this unit lets you to place the center speaker up
to 5 feet (1.5 meters) closer (B) and the rear speakers up
to 15 feet (4.5 meters) closer (C) to the listening position.
The front speakers can be placed from 3 to 40 feet (1.0 to
12.0 meters) from the listening position (A).)
B
A A
45°
CC
90°
20°
Notes
• Do not place the center or rear speakers farther away from the
listening position than the front speakers.
• When mounting the rear speakers on side walls perpendicular
to the listening position they should be placed 21/2 to 31/2 in.
(60 - 90 cm) above the listening position.
Front speaker
Rear speaker
21/2 to 31/2 in.
(60 - 90 cm)
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Depending on the shape of your room (etc.), you may
wish to place the rear speakers behind you instead of on
the side walls. One advantage of this placement is that
you can use a pair of large floor standing speakers
matching your front speakers.
B
A A
45°
CC
90°
20°
Note
If you place the rear speakers behind you, be sure to check the
speaker location setting in the SPEAKER SETUP menu when
using sound fields from the VIRTUAL 3D genre (see pages 18
and 30~31 for details).
Specifying the speaker types
p 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 Dolby Digital (AC-3)
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”).
p Center speaker size (CENTER)
Initial setting : LARGE
• If you a connect large speaker that will effectively
reproduce bass frequencies, select “LARGE”. Normally,
select “LARGE”. However, if the front speakers are set
to “SMALL”, you cannot set the center speaker to
“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 Dolby Digital (AC-3)
bass redirection circuitry and output the center channel
bass frequencies from the front speakers (if set to
“LARGE”) or sub woofer. *
• If you do not connect the center speaker, select “NO”.
The sound of the center channel will be output from the
front speakers.*
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Hooking Up and Setting Up the Speaker System
1 Press 1/u to turn on the receiver.
2 Press SET UP to display “SPEAKER SETUP”.
3 Press the cursor buttons ( or ) to select the
parameter you want to adjust.
4 Press the cursor buttons ( or ) 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.
p Rear speaker size (REAR)
Initial setting : LARGE
• If you connect large speakers that will effectively
reproduce bass frequencies, select “LARGE”. Normally,
select “LARGE”. However, if the front speakers are set
to “SMALL”, you cannot set the rear speakers to
“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 Dolby Digital (AC-3)
bass redirection circuitry and output the rear channel
bass frequencies from the sub woofer or other “LARGE”
speakers.
• If you do not connect rear speakers, select “NO”.*
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*1~*3 correspond to the following Dolby Pro Logic modes
*1 NORMAL
*2 PHANTOM
*3 3 STEREO
3
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