Sony STR-DE975, STR-DE875 annexe 3
FM Ster eo
FM-AM Receiver
4-234-334-12(2)
Operating Instructions
STR-DE975
STR-DE875
2001 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-DE975/DE875
Serial No.
For 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.
For customers in the United States and
Canada
ENERGY STAR® is a U.S.
registered mark.
As an ENERGY STAR
partner, Sony Corporation
has determined that this
product meets the ENERGY
STAR® guidelines for
energy efficiency.
Don't throw a battery,
dispose it as the
injurious wastes.
®
On safety
• Should any solid object or liquid fall into the
cabinet, unplug the receiver and have it
checked by qualified personnel before
operating it any further.
• To prevent fire, do not cover the ventilation
of the receiver with newspapers, table cloths,
curtains, etc. And don’t place lighted candles
on the receiver.
• To prevent fire or shock hazards, do not place
vases on the receiver.
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.
• Although the receiver heats up during
operation, this is not a malfunction. If you
continuously use this receiver at a large
volume, the cabinet temperature of the top,
side and bottom rises accordingly. To avoid
burning yourself, do not touch the cabinet.
On operation
Before connecting other 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.
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About This Manual
M
The instructions in this manual are for the STR-DE975,
and STR-DE875. Check your model number by looking at
the lower right corner of the front panel or lower right
corner of the remote. In this manual, the STR-DE975 and
the remote commander RM-PP505 are used for illustration
purposes unless stated otherwise. Any difference in
operation is clearly indicated in the text, for example,
“STR-DE975 only”.
Type of differences
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Hooking Up the Components 4
Unpacking 4
Antenna Hookups 5
Audio Component Hookups 6
Video Component Hookups 8
Digital Component Hookups 9
MULTI CH IN Hookups 11
Other Hookups 12
Model
DE975
DE875
Hooking Up and Setting Up the
Feature
5 audio inputs
4 audio inputs
•
•
Speaker System 15
Speaker System Hookup 16
Performing Initial Setup Operations 18
Multi Channel Surround Setup 19
About area codes
The area code of the receiver you purchased is shown on the
lower portion of the rear panel (see the illustration below).
Before You Use Your Receiver 24
Location of Parts and Basic
ROUND CENTER FRONT
L
PEDANCE USE 8 – 16
Any differences in operation, according to the area code, are
clearly indicate in the text, for example, “Models of area code
AA only”.
R
Ω
IMPEDANCE USE 4 – 16
SPEAKERS
FRONT
4
Ω
8
Ω
IMPEDANCE
SELECTOR
L
Ω
SWITCHED 120W/1A MAX
AC 120V 60Hz
AC OUTLET
4-XXX-XXX-XX AA
Area code
Conventions
• The instructions in this manual describe the controls on
the receiver. You can also use the controls on the
supplied remote if they have the same or similar names
as those on the receiver.
• The following icon is used in this manual:
zIndicates hints and tips for making the task easier.
This receiver incorporates Dolby* Digital and Pro Logic
Surround and the DTS** Digital Surround System.
Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories.
*
“Dolby”, “Pro Logic” and the double-D symbol a are trademarks of
Dolby Laboratories.
Confidential unpublished Works. © 1992-1997 Dolby Laboratories.
All rights reserved.
Manufactured under license from Digital Theater Systems, Inc. US
**
Pat. No. 5,451,942, 5,956,674, 5,974,380, 5,978,762 and other
world-wide patents issued and pending. “DTS”, “ES” and “DTS
Digital Surround” are registered trademarks of Digital Theater
Systems, Inc. Copyright 1996, 2000 Digital Theater Systems, Inc.
All Rights Reserved.
Operations 25
Front Panel Parts Descriptions 25
Enjoying Surround Sound 30
Selecting a Sound Field 31
Understanding the Multi-Channel Surround
Displays 34
Customizing Sound Fields 36
Receiving Broadcasts 44
Direct Tuning 46
Automatic Tuning 46
Preset Tuning 47
Other Operations 48
Naming Preset Stations and Program Sources 49
Recording 49
Using the Sleep Timer 50
Adjustment Using the SET UP Button 51
CONTROL A1 Control System 53
Additional Information 55
Troubleshooting 55
Specifications 57
Glossary 59
Table of settings using SURR, LEVEL, EQ, and SET
UP buttons 60
Remote Button Description 63
Index 71
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
receiver:
• FM wire antenna (1)
• AM loop antenna (1)
• R6 (size-AA) batteries (2)
• Audio/video/control S connecting cord (1)
• Control S connecting cord (1)
• STR-DE975 only
• Remote commander RM-PP505L (remote) (1)
• STR-DE875 only
• Remote commander RM-PP505 (remote) (1)
Inserting batteries into the remote
Insert R6 (size-AA) batteries with the + and – properly
oriented in the battery compartment. When using the
remote, point it at the remote sensor g on the receiver.
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When to replace batteries
Under normal conditions, the batteries should last for about 6
months. When the remote no longer operates the receiver, replace
all batteries with new ones.
Notes
• Do not leave the remote in an extremely hot or humid place.
• Do not use a new battery with an old one.
• Do not expose the remote sensor to direct sunlight or lighting
apparatuses. Doing so may cause a malfunction.
• If you don’t use the remote for an extended period of time,
remove the batteries to avoid possible damage from battery
leakage and corrosion.
Before you get started
• Turn off the power to all components before making
any connections.
• Do not connect the AC power cords until all of the
connections are completed.
• Be sure to make connections firmly to avoid hum and
noise.
• When connecting an audio/video cord, be sure to
match the color-coded pins to the appropriate jacks on
the components: yellow (video) to yellow; white (left,
audio) to white; and red (right, audio) to red.
4
Antenna Hookups
ANTENNA
AM
COAXIAL
FM
75
Ω
AM loop antenna
(supplied)
FM wire antenna
(supplied)
DIGITAL
OPTICAL
ANTENNA
DVD/LD IN
AM
TV/SAT IN
MD/DAT IN
MD/DAT OUT
COAXIAL
DVD/LD
IN
L
R
FRONT SURROUND
MULTI CH IN
FM
Ω
75
CENTER
WOOFER
COAXIAL
SUB
U
SIGNAL GND
IN
PHONO
CONTROL A1
2ND ROOM
L
R
CD/SACD
L
R
IN INOUT
S-VIDEO
VIDEO OUT
MONITOR
L
R
MD/DAT
S-VIDEO
CTRL S
OUT
IN
STATUS IN
L
R
TAPE
S-VIDEO
CTRL S
IN
VIDEO IN VIDEO IN VIDEO IN VIDEO IN
INOUT
AUDIO IN AUDIO IN AUDIO OUT
TV/SAT DVD/LD
Terminals for connecting the antennas
Connect the To the
AM loop antenna AM terminals
FM wire antenna FM 75Ω COAXIAL terminal
CTRL S
CTRL S
IN
OUT
VIDEO OUT
L
R
VIDEO 2 VIDEO 1
SURROUND CENTER FRONT
OUT
R
S-VIDEO
S-VIDEO
OUT
IN
VIDEO OUT
L
R
AUDIO OUTAUDIO IN AUDIO IN
z
IMPEDANCE USE 8 – 16Ω IMPEDANCE USE 4 – 16Ω
AUDIO
OUT
SUB
WOOFER
If you have poor FM reception
L
Ω 8Ω
4
IMPEDANCE
SELECTOR
SPEAKERS
FRONT
L
R
SWITCHED 120W/1A MAX
AC 120V 60Hz
AC OUTLET
Use a 75-ohm coaxial cable (not supplied) to connect the receiver
to an outdoor FM antenna as shown below.
Outdoor FM antenna
Receiver
Hooking Up the Components
Assembling the supplied FM antenna
The supplied FM wire antenna must be connected to the
supplied FM antenna adaptor.
FM
75Ω
COAXIAL
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.
Ground wire
(not supplied)
To ground
Important
If you connect the receiver to an outdoor antenna, ground
it against lightning. To prevent a gas explosion, do not
connect the ground wire to a gas pipe.
Note
Do not use the U SIGNAL GND terminal for grounding the
receiver.
5
Audio Component Hookups
Hooking Up the Components
STR-DE975
Turntable
DIGITAL
OPTICAL
ANTENNA
DVD/LD IN
AM
TV/SAT IN
MD/DAT IN
FM
75
IN
L
R
MULTI CH IN
Ω
CENTER
CENTER
SUB
WOOFER
COAXIAL
U
SIGNAL GND
IN
PHONO
L
R
CD/SACD
MD/DAT OUT
COAXIAL
DVD/LD
FRONT SURROUND
CONTROL A1
2ND ROOM
L
R
IN INOUT
MD/DAT
S-VIDEO
OUT
VIDEO OUT
MONITOR
L
R
MD/DAT deck
INPUT OUTPUT
LINE
LINE
ç
S-VIDEO
CTRL S
IN
TAPE
STATUS IN
L
R
S-VIDEO
CTRL S
INOUT
IN
IN
VIDEO IN VIDEO IN VIDEO IN VIDEO IN
AUDIO IN AUDIO IN AUDIO OUT
DVD/LD
TV/SAT
L
R
ç
INOUT
CTRL S
CTRL S
OUT
OUT
VIDEO OUT
L
R
VIDEO 2 VIDEO 1
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)
SURROUND CENTER FRONT
S-VIDEO
S-VIDEO
OUT
IN
VIDEO OUT
L
R
AUDIO OUTAUDIO IN AUDIO IN
L
R
IMPEDANCE USE 8 – 16Ω IMPEDANCE USE 4 – 16Ω
AUDIO
OUT
Ω 8Ω
4
SUB
WOOFER
IMPEDANCE
SELECTOR
SPEAKERS
FRONT
L
R
SWITCHED 120W/1A MAX
AC 120V 60Hz
AC OUTLET
INOUT
ç
ç
OUTPUT
LINE
L
R
CD or SACD player
Jacks for connecting audio components
Connect a To the
Turntable PHONO jacks
CD or SACD player CD/SACD jacks
Tape deck TAPE jacks
MD deck or DAT deck MD/DAT jacks
INPUT OUTPUT
LINE
LINE
Tape deck
L
R
Note on audio component hookups
If your turntable has a ground wire, connect it to the
U SIGNAL GND terminal on the receiver.
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STR-DE875
Turntable
MD/Tape deck
INPUT OUTPUT
LINE
LINE
L
R
ç
ç
INOUT
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)
Hooking Up the Components
DIGITAL
OPTICAL
DVD/LD IN
TV/SAT IN
MD/TAPE IN
MD/TAPE OUT
COAXIAL
DVD/LD
FRONT SURROUND
ANTENNA
AM
FM
75
IN
L
R
MULTI CH IN
COAXIAL
Ω
CENTER
SUB
WOOFER
CONTROL A1
U
SIGNAL GND
L
R
IN INOUT
IN
PHONO
MD/TAPE
CD/SACD
OUTPUT
LINE
L
R
CD or SACD player
S-VIDEO
OUT
VIDEO OUT
MONITOR
L
R
S-VIDEO
CTRL S
IN
STATUS IN
S-VIDEO
CTRL S
IN
IN
VIDEO IN VIDEO IN VIDEO IN VIDEO IN
AUDIO IN AUDIO IN AUDIO OUT
TV/SAT DVD/LD
S-VIDEO
CTRL S
CTRL S
OUT
OUT
OUT
VIDEO OUT
VIDEO OUT
L
R
AUDIO OUTAUDIO IN AUDIO IN
VIDEO 2 VIDEO 1
L
R
S-VIDEO
IN
SURROUND CENTER FRONT
L
R
IMPEDANCE USE 8 – 16Ω IMPEDANCE USE 4 – 16Ω
AUDIO
OUT
SUB
WOOFER
SPEAKERS
FRONT
Ω 8Ω
4
IMPEDANCE
SELECTOR
L
R
SWITCHED 120W/1A MAX
AC 120V 60Hz
AC OUTLET
Jacks for connecting audio components
Connect a To the
Turntable PHONO jacks
CD or SACD player CD/SACD jacks
MD deck or tape deck MD/TAPE jacks
Note on audio component hookups
If your turntable has a ground wire, connect it to the
U SIGNAL GND terminal on the receiver.
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Video Component Hookups
Hooking Up the Components
TV or satellite tuner
OUTPUT
AUDIO OUT VIDEO
L
DIGITAL
OPTICAL
DVD/LD IN
TV/SAT IN
MD/DAT IN
MD/DAT OUT
COAXIAL
DVD/LD
FRONT SURROUND
MULTI CH IN
OUT
ANTENNA
AM
COAXIAL
FM
75
Ω
CENTER
SUB
WOOFER
U
SIGNAL GND
IN
PHONO
L
R
CD/SACD
IN
L
R
R
DVD or LD player
OUTPUT
AUDIO OUT VIDEO
R
L
R
IN INOUT
L
R
MD/DAT
S-VIDEO
OUT
VIDEO OUT
MONITOR
CONTROL A1
2ND ROOM
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.
Yellow (video) Yellow (video)
White (L/audio) White (L/audio)
Red (R/audio) Red (R/audio)
L
OUT
S-VIDEO
CTRL S
IN
TAPE
L
R
STATUS IN
INOUT
S-VIDEO
CTRL S
IN
IN
VIDEO IN VIDEO IN VIDEO IN VIDEO IN
AUDIO IN AUDIO IN AUDIO OUT
TV/SAT DVD/LD
CTRL S
CTRL S
OUT
OUT
VIDEO OUT
L
R
VIDEO 2 VIDEO 1
Video cord for connecting a TV monitor (not supplied)
Yellow Yellow
SURROUND CENTER FRONT
S-VIDEO
S-VIDEO
OUT
IN
VIDEO OUT
L
R
AUDIO OUTAUDIO IN AUDIO IN
L
R
IMPEDANCE USE 8 – 16Ω IMPEDANCE USE 4 – 16Ω
AUDIO
OUT
Ω 8Ω
4
SUB
WOOFER
IMPEDANCE
SELECTOR
SPEAKERS
FRONT
L
R
SWITCHED 120W/1A MAX
AC 120V 60Hz
AC OUTLET
Ç
INPUT
INPUT
VIDEO
IN
TV monitor VCR VCR
Jacks for connecting video components
Connect a To the
TV or satellite tuner TV/SAT jacks
VCR VIDEO 1 jacks
Additional VCR VIDEO 2 jacks
DVD or LD player DVD/LD jacks
TV monitor
1) For STR-DE975, you can display the SET UP, SURR, LEVEL and
EQ parameters and the current sound field by pressing ON
SCREEN.
1)
MONITOR VIDEO OUT jack
VIDEO
AUDIO
OUTPUT
IN
IN
VIDEO
OUT
AUDIO
OUT
To the front panel
INOUT
Ç
INOUT
Ç
Ç
OUTPUTINPUT
VIDEO
VIDEO
OUT
IN
AUDIO
AUDIO
OUT
IN
L
R
L
R
Note on video component hookups
You can connect your TV’s audio output jacks to the TV/
SAT AUDIO IN jacks on the receiver and apply sound
effects to the audio from the TV. In this case, do not
connect the TV’s video output jack to the TV/SAT VIDEO
IN jack on the receiver. If you are connecting a separate
TV tuner (or satellite tuner), connect both the audio and
video output jacks to the receiver as shown above.
z
When using the S-video jacks instead of the video jacks
Your monitor must also be connected via an S-video jack. S-video
signals are on a separate bus from the video signals and will not
be output through the video jacks.
Camcorder
or video
game
(STR-DE975
only)
8
Digital Component Hookups
Connect the digital output jacks of your DVD player and
satellite tuner (etc.) to the receiver’s digital input jacks to
bring the multi channel surround sound of a movie
theater into your home. To enjoy full effect of multi
channel surround sound, five speakers (two front
speakers, two surround speakers, and a center speaker)
and a sub woofer are required. You can also connect an
LD player with an RF OUT jack via an RF demodulator,
such as the Sony MOD-RF1 (not supplied).
TV or satellite tuner
OUTPUT
VIDEO
OUT
AUDIO
OUT
DIGITAL
L
R
OPTICAL
DVD/LD IN
TV/SAT IN
MD/DAT IN
MD/DAT OUT
COAXIAL
DVD/LD
IN
L
R
FRONT SURROUND
MULTI CH IN
ANTENNA
AM
COAXIAL
FM
75
Ω
CENTER
SUB
WOOFER
OUTPUT
DIGITAL
OPTICAL
SIGNAL GND
IN
PHONO
DVD or LD player (etc.)*
OUTPUT
DIGITAL
OPTICAL
L
R
IN INOUT
S-VIDEO
VIDEO OUT
MONITOR
L
R
MD/DAT
OUT
CONTROL A1
2ND ROOM
U
L
R
CD/SACD
OUTPUT
VIDEO
OUT
AUDIO
OUTPUT
DIGITAL
COAXIAL
CTRL S
IN
TAPE
L
R
OUT
S-VIDEO
S-VIDEO
CTRL S
STATUS IN
INOUT
IN
IN
VIDEO IN VIDEO IN VIDEO IN VIDEO IN
AUDIO IN AUDIO IN AUDIO OUT
TV/SAT DVD/LD
L
R
CTRL S
OUT
VIDEO OUT
L
R
VIDEO 2 VIDEO 1
CTRL S
OUT
Required cords
Optical digital cords (not supplied)
Black Black
Coaxial digital cord (not supplied)
Yellow Yellow
Audio/video cords (not supplied)
When connecting a cord, be sure to match the color-coded pins to
the appropriate jacks on the components.
Yellow (video) Yellow (video)
White (L/audio) White (L/audio)
Red (R/audio) Red (R/audio)
SURROUND CENTER FRONT
S-VIDEO
S-VIDEO
OUT
IN
VIDEO OUT
L
R
AUDIO OUTAUDIO IN AUDIO IN
L
R
IMPEDANCE USE 8 – 16Ω IMPEDANCE USE 4 – 16Ω
AUDIO
OUT
Ω 8Ω
4
SUB
WOOFER
IMPEDANCE
SELECTOR
SPEAKERS
FRONT
L
R
SWITCHED 120W/1A MAX
AC 120V 60Hz
AC OUTLET
Hooking Up the Components
When making digital audio connections to a DVD player, connect to either the coaxial OR optical digital jacks, and not both. It is recommended to
*
make digital audio connections to the coaxial jack.
Example of LD player connected via an RF demodulator
Please note that you cannot connect an LD player’s DOLBY DIGITAL RF OUT jack directly to the receiver’s digital input
jacks. You must first convert the RF signal to either an optical or coaxial digital signal. Connect the LD player to the RF
demodulator, then connect the RF demodulator’s optical or coaxial digital output to the receiver’s OPTICAL or COAXIAL
DVD/LD IN jack. Refer to the instruction manual supplied with your RF Demodulator for details on DOLBY DIGITAL RF
hookups.
DVD/LD
LD player
VIDEO OUT
DOLBY DIGITAL
RF OUT
RF demodulator
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 (qa on page 27) manually. The receiver may not operate correctly
if INPUT MODE is set to “AUTO 2CH” or “AUTO MULTI CH”.
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SPEAKERS
PHONES
VIDEO 3 INPUT
VIDEO L AUDIO R
VIDEO IN
DISPLAY
PRESET
DIMMER
–+–
TUNING
ON SCREEN
MEMORY SHIFT FM MODE FM AM
DIGITAL CONCERT HALL
MULTI /2CH A. DIRECT
6.1 CH DECODING
EQUALIZER
MASTER VOLUME
+
–
MUTING
FUNCTION
INPUT MODE
MODE
MULTI CHANNEL DECODING
LEVEL
SURR
SET UP
CINEMA STUDIO EX
EQ
NAME
+
TUNING
BBC
AA
SOUND FIELD
A.F.D.
MODE 2CH
ENTER
2ND ROOM
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 satellite broadcasts.
MD or DAT deck
DIGITAL
OPTICAL
IN
OUT
ç
ç
OUTIN
DIGITAL
OPTICAL
ANTENNA
DVD/LD IN
AM
TV/SAT IN
MD/DAT IN
FM
75
IN
L
R
MULTI CH IN
Ω
CENTER
SUB
WOOFER
COAXIAL
U
SIGNAL GND
IN
PHONO
MD/DAT OUT
COAXIAL
DVD/LD
FRONT SURROUND
CONTROL A1
2ND ROOM
L
R
L
R
IN INOUT
CD/SACD
INPUT OUTPUT
LINE
LINE
ç
S-VIDEO
OUT
VIDEO OUT
MONITOR
L
R
MD/DAT
L
R
ç
INOUT
CTRL S
IN
TAPE
S-VIDEO
S-VIDEO
IN
CTRL S
IN
OUT
VIDEO OUT
L
R
VIDEO 2 VIDEO 1
CTRL S
STATUS IN
VIDEO IN VIDEO IN VIDEO IN VIDEO IN
L
R
INOUT
AUDIO IN AUDIO IN AUDIO OUT
TV/SAT DVD/LD
CTRL S
OUT
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)
Red (R) Red (R)
SURROUND CENTER FRONT
S-VIDEO
S-VIDEO
OUT
IN
VIDEO OUT
L
R
AUDIO OUTAUDIO IN AUDIO IN
L
R
IMPEDANCE USE 8 – 16Ω IMPEDANCE USE 4 – 16Ω
AUDIO
OUT
Ω 8Ω
4
SUB
WOOFER
IMPEDANCE
SELECTOR
SPEAKERS
FRONT
L
R
SWITCHED 120W/1A MAX
AC 120V 60Hz
AC OUTLET
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 or SACD player, connect the CD or SACD player’s digital output directly to the digital input
on your MD or DAT deck. Refer to the instructions supplied with your CD or SACD player and MD or DAT deck for details.
• The DVD/LD IN OPTICAL and COAXIAL jacks are compatible with 96 kHz, 48 kHz, 44.1 kHz and 32 kHz sampling frequencies. The
other OPTICAL jacks are compatible with 48 kHz, 44.1 kHz and 32 kHz sampling frequencies.
• It is not possible to record analog signals to TAPE (STR-DE975 only), MD/DAT (STR-DE975 only) or MD/TAPE (STR-DE875 only) and
VIDEO with only digital connections. To record analog signals, make analog connections. To record digital signals, make digital
connections.
• Input signals with 96 kHz sampling frequencies to the DVD/LD IN OPTICAL or COAXIAL jacks. Using other jacks may result in
intermittent sound.
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MULTI CH IN Hookups
Although this receiver incorporates a multi channel
decoder, it is also equipped with MULTI CH IN jacks.
These connections allow you to enjoy multichannel
software encoded in formats other than Dolby Digital and
DTS. If your DVD player is equipped with MULTI CH
OUTPUT jacks, you can connect them directly to the
receiver to enjoy the sound of the DVD player’s multi
channel decoder. Alternatively, the MULTI CH IN jacks
can be used to connect an external multi channel decoder.
To fully enjoy multi channel surround sound, you will
need five speakers (two front speakers, two surround
speakers, and a center speaker) and a sub woofer. Refer to
the instruction manual supplied with your DVD player,
multi channel decoder, etc., for details on the multi
channel input hookups.
DVD player,
Multichannel decoder, etc.
DIGITAL
OPTICAL
DVD/LD IN
TV/SAT IN
MD/DAT IN
MD/DAT OUT
COAXIAL
DVD/LD
IN
L
R
FRONT SURROUND
MULTI CH IN
CENTER
SUB
WOOFER
ANTENNA
AM
COAXIAL
FM
Ω
75
CENTER
SUB
WOOFER
MULTI CH OUTPUT
MULTI CH OUTPUT
SURROUND
CONTROL A1
2ND ROOM
U
SIGNAL GND
L
R
IN INOUT
IN
PHONO
CD/SACD
FRONT
L
R
MD/DAT
S-VIDEO
OUT
VIDEO OUT
MONITOR
L
R
S-VIDEO
CTRL S
IN
TAPE
STATUS IN
L
R
S-VIDEO
CTRL S
INOUT
IN
IN
VIDEO IN VIDEO IN VIDEO IN VIDEO IN
AUDIO IN AUDIO IN AUDIO OUT
TV/SAT DVD/LD
CTRL S
OUT
VIDEO OUT
L
R
VIDEO 2 VIDEO 1
CTRL S
OUT
Required cords
Audio cords (not supplied)
Two for the MULTI CH IN FRONT and SURROUND jacks
White (L) White (L)
Red (R) Red (R)
Monaural audio cords (not supplied)
Two for the MULTI CH IN CENTER and SUB WOOFER jacks
Black Black
Video cord (not supplied)
One for the DVD/LD VIDEO IN jacks (etc.)
Yellow Yellow
Note
When using the connections described below, adjust the level of
your surround speakers and sub woofer from the DVD player or
multichannel decoder.
SURROUND CENTER FRONT
S-VIDEO
S-VIDEO
OUT
IN
VIDEO OUT
L
R
AUDIO OUTAUDIO IN AUDIO IN
L
R
IMPEDANCE USE 8 – 16Ω IMPEDANCE USE 4 – 16Ω
AUDIO
OUT
4
Ω 8Ω
SUB
WOOFER
IMPEDANCE
SELECTOR
SPEAKERS
FRONT
L
R
SWITCHED 120W/1A MAX
AC 120V 60Hz
AC OUTLET
Hooking Up the Components
Example of a DVD player hookup using the MULTI CH IN jacks
DVD/LD
PRESET
TUNING
TUNING
IN VIDEO etc.
MULTI CHANNEL DECODING
LEVEL
SURR
SET UP
CINEMA STUDIO EX
EQ
NAME
+
AA
A.F.D.
ENTER
MASTER VOLUME
+
–
MUTING
6.1 CH DECODING
DIGITAL CONCERT HALL
MULTI /2CH A. DIRECT
FUNCTION
INPUT MODE
EQUALIZER
MODE
BBC
SOUND FIELD
MODE 2CH
VIDEO OUT
MULTI CH IN
DVD player
Note
See page 16 for details on speaker system hookup.
? / 1
SPEAKERS
PHONES
VIDEO 3 INPUT
VIDEO L AUDIO R
DISPLAY
DIMMER
ON SCREEN
–+–
MEMORY SHIFT FM MODE FM AM
SPEAKERS
FRONT
SPEAKERS
SURROUND/CENTER
2ND ROOM
SUB WOOFER
Front Speaker (L)
Front Speaker (R)
Surround Speaker (L)
Surround Speaker (R)
Center Speaker
Active Woofer
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Other Hookups
SIGNAL GND
DIGITAL
MD/DAT OUT
MD/DAT IN
TV/SAT IN
DVD/LD IN
OPTICAL
COAXIAL
DVD/LD
IN
AUDIO IN AUDIO IN AUDIO OUT
AUDIO
OUT
AUDIO OUTAUDIO IN AUDIO IN
VIDEO OUT
VIDEO IN VIDEO IN VIDEO IN VIDEO IN
FRONT
VIDEO OUT
SWITCHED 120W/1A MAX
AC 120V 60Hz
4
Ω 8Ω
VIDEO OUT
S-VIDEO
OUT
S-VIDEO
OUT
S-VIDEO
IN
S-VIDEO
IN
S-VIDEO
IN
CTRL S
IN
CTRL S
OUT
CTRL S
OUT
CTRL S
STATUS IN
ANTENNA
COAXIAL
FM
75
Ω
SUB
WOOFER
INOUT
TAPE
MONITOR
TV/SAT DVD/LD
VIDEO 2 VIDEO 1
AC OUTLET
IMPEDANCE
SELECTOR
R
L
R
L
R
L
SURROUND CENTER FRONT
IMPEDANCE USE 8 – 16Ω IMPEDANCE USE 4 – 16Ω
R
L
R
L
SPEAKERS
R
L
SUB
WOOFER
MULTI CH IN
FRONT SURROUND
CENTER
IN INOUT
CD/SACD
IN
PHONO
R
L
R
L
MD/DAT
CONTROL A1
2ND ROOM
AM
U
R
L
CTRL S (STATUS) IN/OUT
CONTROL A1
AC OUTLET
b
Hooking Up the Components
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)
Audio/video/control S connecting cord (supplied) (1)
Yellow (video) A
White (L/audio) B
Red (R/audio) C
Black (control S) D
Control S connecting cord (supplied) (1)
Black E Black E
Yellow (video) A
White (L/audio) B
Red (R/audio) C
Black (control S) D
AC power cord
2ND ROOM
(STR-DE975 only)
Example of a 2nd room hookup using the 2ND ROOM jacks (STR-DE975 only)
You can use the 2ND ROOM jacks to output the audio signal of the selected component to a stereo amplifier located in
another room. Press 2ND ROOM repeatedly to switch the audio signal output to the 2nd room.
AUDIO
IN
Stereo amplifier
2nd room
SPEAKERS
Speaker (L)
L
Speaker (R)
R
DISPLAY
DIMMER
–+–
ON SCREEN
MEMORY SHIFT FM MODE FM AM
Main room
PRESET
+
TUNING
TUNING
LEVEL
SURR
EQ
MULTI CHANNEL DECODING
SET UP
NAME
ENTER
CINEMA STUDIO EX
DIGITAL CONCERT HALL
BBC
AA
MULTI /2CH A. DIRECT
SOUND FIELD
A.F.D.
MODE 2CH
? / 1
SPEAKERS
PHONES
VIDEO 3 INPUT
VIDEO L AUDIO R
Note
This function is not available when MULTI CH IN is selected.
2ND ROOM
MASTER VOLUME
AUDIO
+
OUT
–
MUTING
6.1 CH DECODING
FUNCTION
INPUT MODE
EQUALIZER
MODE
2ND ROOM
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To a wall outlet
S-LINK CONTROL S hookup
If you have a S-LINK CONTROL S-compatible Sony TV,
satellite tuner, monitor, DVD player 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, satellite tuner, or monitor) or OUT
(for VCR, etc.) jack on the receiver to the appropriate SLINK jack on the respective component. Refer to the
operating instructions supplied with your TV, satellite
tuner, monitor, VCR, etc., for details.
CONTROL A1 hookup
• If you have a CONTROL A1 compatible Sony
CD player, SACD player, tape deck, or MD deck
Use a CONTROL A1 cord (not supplied) to connect the
CONTROL A1
tape deck, or MD deck to the CONTROL A1
the receiver. Refer “CONTROL-A1
on page 53 and the operating instructions supplied with
your CD player, SACD player, tape deck, or MD deck
for details.
jack on the CD player, SACD player,
jack on
Control System”
Hooking Up the Components
The following illustration is an example of S-LINK
CONTROL S hookups between the receiver, a TV, a VCR,
and a DVD player. 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 receiver as shown below, input mode of
the receiver changes to VIDEO 1 or DVD/LD whenever
you play your VCR or DVD.
The following connections also change the input mode of
the receiver to TV whenever you operate your TV.
TV
Receiver
VIDEO
IN
S-VIDEO
OUT
VIDEO OUT
MONITOR
S-LINK
OUT IN
A
CTRL S
IN
DE
AUDIO
OUT
B
C
****
S-VIDEO
S-VIDEO
CTRL S
STATUS IN
CTRL S
IN
IN
OUT
VIDEO IN VIDEO IN VIDEO INVIDEO OUT
L
CTRL S
S-VIDEO
S-VIDEO
OUT
IN
OUT
L
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.
VCR 1
DVD
player
R
AUDIO IN AUDIO IN AUDIO OUT AUDIO IN
TV/SAT DVD/LD
*
OUTPUT
VIDEO
OUT
S-LINK
IN
AUDIO
OUT
VIDEO 1
OUTPUT
VIDEO
AUDIO
R
*
S-LINK
IN
OUT
OUT
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Digital Component Hookups
Hooking Up the Components
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
16).
Connect the AC power cord(s) of your audio/video
components to a wall outlet.
If you connect other audio/video components to the AC
OUTLET(s) on the receiver, the receiver will supply power
to the connected component(s), allowing you to turn the
whole system on or off when you turn the receiver on or
off.
Caution
Make sure that the total power consumption of the component(s)
connected to the receiver’s AC OUTLET(s) does not exceed the
wattage stated on the rear panel. Do not connect high-wattage
electrical home appliances such as electric irons, fans, or TVs to
this outlet.
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Hooking Up
SET UP
Jog dial
and Setting Up
the Speaker
System
This chapter describes how to hook
up your speaker system to the
receiver, how to position each speaker,
and how to set up your speakers to
enjoy multi channel surround sound.
6.1 CH DECODING
EQUALIZER
–
MUTING
INPUT MODE
MODE
MASTER VOLUME
+
FUNCTION
? / 1
SPEAKERS
PHONES
VIDEO 3 INPUT
VIDEO L AUDIO R
ON SCREEN
DISPLAY
DIMMER
PRESET
–+–
TUNING
TUNING
MEMORY SHIFT FM MODE FM AM
MULTI CHANNEL DECODING
LEVEL
SURR
SET UP
CINEMA STUDIO EX
EQ
+
NAME
ENTER
DIGITAL CONCERT HALL
AA
BBC
MULTI /2CH A. DIRECT
SOUND FIELD
A.F.D.
MODE 2CH
Cursor buttons
Brief descriptions of buttons and control
used to set up the speaker system
SET UP button: Press to enter the setup mode when
specifying speaker types and distances.
Cursor buttons ( / ): Use to select parameters after
pressing the SET UP button.
Jog dial: Use to adjust the setting of each parameter.
2ND ROOM
Hooking Up and Setting Up the Speaker System
15
Speaker System Hookup
Required cords
Speaker cords (not supplied)
One for each front, surround, and center speaker
(+) (+)
Hooking Up and Setting Up the Speaker System
(–) (–)
Monaural audio cord (not supplied)
One for an active woofer
Black Black
Front speaker (R) Front speaker (L)
}
]
}
]
DIGITAL
OPTICAL
ANTENNA
DVD/LD IN
AM
TV/SAT IN
MD/DAT IN
MD/DAT OUT
COAXIAL
DVD/LD
IN
L
R
FRONT SURROUND
MULTI CH IN
FM
75
WOOFER
Ω
CENTER
SUB
INPUT
AUDIO
COAXIAL
IN
U
SIGNAL GND
IN
PHONO
CONTROL A1
2ND ROOM
L
R
IN INOUT
CD/SACD
Active sub woofer Surround speaker (R) Surround speaker (L)
You can connect a surround back speaker.
*
L
R
MD/DAT
S-VIDEO
OUT
VIDEO OUT
MONITOR
L
R
S-VIDEO
CTRL S
IN
TAPE
L
R
CTRL S
STATUS IN
INOUT
S-VIDEO
IN
IN
VIDEO IN VIDEO IN VIDEO IN VIDEO IN
AUDIO IN AUDIO IN AUDIO OUT
TV/SAT DVD/LD
}
S-VIDEO
CTRL S
CTRL S
OUT
OUT
VIDEO OUT
VIDEO OUT
L
R
AUDIO OUTAUDIO IN AUDIO IN
VIDEO 2 VIDEO 1
]
SURROUND CENTER FRONT
L
R
S-VIDEO
OUT
IN
IMPEDANCE USE 8 – 16
Ω
IMPEDANCE USE 4 – 16
SPEAKERS
AUDIO
OUT
L
FRONT
4
Ω
8
Ω
R
SUB
WOOFER
IMPEDANCE
SELECTOR
L
R
Ω
SWITCHED 120W/1A MAX
AC 120V 60Hz
AC OUTLET
IMPEDANCE
SELECTOR
}
]
}
]
Center speaker*
Terminals for connecting the speakers
Connect the To the
Front speakers (8 or 4** ohm) SPEAKERS FRONT terminals
Surround speakers (8 ohm)
Center speaker (8 ohm) SPEAKERS CENTER terminals
Active sub woofer***
** See “Speaker impedance” on the next page.
*** You can connect an active sub woofer to either of the two jacks. The
remaining jack can be used to connect a second active sub woofer.
SPEAKERS SURROUND terminals
SUB WOOFER AUDIO OUT jack
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Notes on speaker system hookup
• Twist the stripped ends of the speaker cords about 2/3
inch (10 mm). Be sure to match the speaker cord to the
appropriate terminal on the components: + to + and –
to –. If the cords are reversed, the sound will be
distorted and will lack bass.
• If you use speakers with low maximum input rating,
adjust the volume carefully to avoid excessive output
on the speakers.
To avoid short-circuiting the speakers
Short-circuiting of the speakers may damage the receiver.
To prevent this, make sure to take the following
precautions when connecting the speakers.
Make sure the stripped ends of each speaker cord
does not touch another speaker terminal or the
stripped end of another speaker cord.
Examples of poor conditions of the speaker cord
Speaker impedance
Set the IMPEDANCE SELECTOR for the front speakers as
indicated in the table below. 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.)
If the nominal impedance of
your speaker is
Between 4 and 8 ohms
8 ohms or higher
Speakers connected to the SURROUND and CENTER
SPEAKERS terminals must have a nominal impedance of
8 ohms or higher (regardless of the setting of the
IMPEDANCE SELECTOR).
Set IMPEDANCE SELECTOR to
4Ω
8Ω
Hooking Up and Setting Up the Speaker System
Stripped speaker cord is touching another speaker terminal.
Stripped cords are touching each other due to excessive
removal of insulation.
After connecting all the components, speakers,
and AC power cord, output a test tone to check
that all the speakers are connected correctly. For
details on outputting a test tone, see page 23.
If no sound is heard from a speaker while outputting a
test tone or a test tone is output from a speaker other than
the one whose name is currently displayed on the
receiver, the speaker may be short-circuited. If this
happens, check the speaker connection again.
Note
Be sure to turn the power off when setting the IMPEDANCE
SELECTOR.
To avoid damaging your speakers
Make sure that you turn down the volume before you
turn off the receiver. When you turn on the receiver, the
volume remains at the level you turn off the receiver.
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Performing Initial Setup Operations
Once you have hooked up the speakers and turned on the
power, clear the receiver’s memory. Then specify the
speaker parameters (size, position, etc.) and perform any
other initial setup operations necessary for your system.
Hooking Up and Setting Up the Speaker System
Clearing the receiver’s memory
Before you use your receiver for the first time or when
you want to clear the receiver’s memory, do the following.
This procedure is not necessary if the demonstration
activates when you turn the power on.
1/u
? / 1
SPEAKERS
PHONES
VIDEO 3 INPUT
VIDEO L AUDIO R
ON SCREEN
DISPLAY
DIMMER
PRESET
–+–
TUNING
MEMORY SHIFT FM MODE FM AM
MULTI CHANNEL DECODING
LEVEL
SURR
SET UP
EQ
+
TUNING
CINEMA STUDIO EX
NAME
AA
SOUND FIELD
A.F.D.
MODE 2CH
ENTER
BBC
DIGITAL CONCERT HALL
MULTI /2CH A. DIRECT
6.1 CH DECODING
EQUALIZER
1 Turn off the receiver.
2 Hold down ?/1 for five seconds.
The currently selected function, then the
demonstration message appears in the display and the
items including the following are reset or cleared:
• All preset stations are reset or cleared.
• All sound field parameters are reset to their factory
settings.
• All index names (of preset stations and program
sources) are cleared.
• All SET UP parameters are reset to their factory
settings.
• The sound field memorized for each program source
and preset stations are cleared.
• The master volume is set to VOLUME MIN.
–
MUTING
INPUT MODE
MODE
MASTER VOLUME
+
FUNCTION
2ND ROOM
Performing initial setup operations
Before using your receiver for the first time, adjust SET
UP parameters so that the receiver correspond to your
system. For the adjustable parameters, see the table on
page 62. See pages 19 – 23 for speaker settings and pages
51 – 52 for other settings.
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!! To finish the
demonstration, please press POWER KEY while this
message appears in the display. Thank you!”
To cancel the demonstration
Press ?/1 to turn the receiver off while the above message
is being displayed. The next time you turn the receiver on,
the demonstration will not appear.
To view the demonstration
Hold down SET UP and press ?/1 to turn on the power.
Notes
• Running the demonstration will clear the receiver’s
memory. For details on what will be cleared, see
“Clearing the receiver's memory” on this page.
• You cannot cancel demonstration if you did not press
?/1 while the above message is being displayed. To
cancel demonstration after the above message appears,
press ?/1 twice to activate the demonstration again.
Then, press ?/1 while the above message is being
displayed.
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Multi Channel Surround Setup
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) or the surround back
speakers up to 15 feet (4.5 meters) closer (D) and the
surround 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).
You can place the surround speakers either behind you or
to the side, depending on the shape of your room (etc.).
You can use the center speaker as a surround back
speaker.
When placing surround speakers to your side
B
A A
45°
CC
90°
z
When setting up the surround back speaker
Set the speaker at least one meter behind the listening position. It
is recommended to place the speaker at an equal distance from
the surround left or right speakers. If there is no space behind the
listening position, set the speaker above the listening position by
placing it on a stand or hanging it from the ceiling. To prevent
speaker damage or injury in case the speaker falls, make sure that
it is properly fixed in place.
Note
Do not place the center speaker farther away from the listening
position than the front speakers.
Specifying the speaker parameters
1 Press ?/1 to turn on the receiver.
2 Press SET UP.
3 Press the cursor buttons ( or ) to select the
parameter you want to adjust.
4 Turn the jog dial to select the setting you want.
The setting is stored automatically.
5 Repeat steps 3 and 4 until you have set all of the
parameters that follow.
Hooking Up and Setting Up the Speaker System
D
20°
When placing the surround speakers behind you
B
A A
45°
CC
90°
D
20°
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Multi Channel Surround Setup
x Front speaker size (FRONT)
Initial setting : LARGE
• If you connect large speakers that will effectively
reproduce bass frequencies, select “LARGE”. Normally,
select “LARGE”.
Hooking Up and Setting Up the Speaker System
• If the sound is distorted, or you feel a lack of surround
effects when using multi channel surround sound,
select “SMALL” to activate the bass redirection circuitry
and output the front channel bass frequencies from the
sub woofer.
• When the front speaker is set to “SMALL”, the center,
surround and surround back speakers are also
automatically set to “SMALL” (unless previously set to
“NO”).
p Center speaker size (CENTER)
Initial setting : LARGE
• If you connect a 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 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.*
2
p Surround speaker size (SURROUND)
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 surround
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 bass redirection circuitry
and output the surround channel bass frequencies from
the sub woofer or other “LARGE” speakers.
• If you do not connect surround
z
*1~*3 correspond to the following Dolby Pro Logic modes
*1 NORMAL
*2 PHANTOM
*3 3 STEREO
speakers, select “NO”.*
x Surround back speaker size (SURR BACK)**
Initial setting : NO
This parameter can be set when the center speaker is set to
“NO” and the surround speakers are set to “LARGE” or
“SMALL”.
• If you connect a 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 surround back 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 bass redirection circuitry
and output the center channel bass frequencies from the
front speakers (if set to “LARGE”) or sub woofer.
However, if the surround speakers are set to “SMALL”,
the surround back speaker is automatically set to
“SMALL”.
• If you do not connect a surround back speaker, select
“NO”.
** This parameter is not available when “Surround
speaker size (SURROUND)” is set to “NO”.
z
About speaker sizes (LARGE and SMALL)
Internally, the LARGE and SMALL settings for each speaker
1
determine whether or not the internal sound processor will cut
the bass signal from that channel. When the bass is cut from a
channel the bass redirection circuitry sends the corresponding
bass frequencies to the sub woofer or other “LARGE” speaker.
However, since bass sounds have a certain amount of
directionality it best not to cut them, if possible. Therefore, even
when using small speakers, you can set them to “LARGE” if you
want to output the bass frequencies from that speaker. On the
other hand, if you are using a large speaker, but prefer not to
have bass frequencies output from that speaker, set it to
“SMALL”.
If the overall sound level is lower than you prefer, set all speakers
to “LARGE”. If there is not enough bass, you can use the
equalizer to boost the bass levels. To adjust the equalizer see page
38.
x Sub woofer selection (SUB WOOFER)
Initial setting : YES
3
• If you connect a sub woofer, select “YES”.
• If you do not connect a sub woofer, select “NO”. This
activates the bass redirection circuitry and outputs the
LFE signals from other speakers.
• In order to take full advantage of the Dolby Digital
bass redirection circuitry, we recommend setting the sub
woofer’s cut off frequency as high as possible.
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x Front speaker distance (FRONT XX.X)
Initial setting : 16 feet (5.0 meter)
Set the distance from your listening position to the front
(left or right) speaker (A on page 19).
x Center speaker distance (CENTER XX.X)
Initial setting : 16 feet (5.0 meter)
Set the distance from your listening position to the center
speaker. Center speaker distance should be set from a
distance equal to the front speaker distance (A on page
19) to a distance 5 feet (1.5 meters) closer to your listening
position (B on page 19). When this range is exceeded, the
display blinks. If you make the setting while the display
blinks, you cannot fully enjoy the surround effect.
x Surround speaker distance (SURROUND XX.X)
Initial setting : 11 feet (3.5 meter)
Set the distance from your listening position to the
surround speaker. Surround speaker distance should be
set from a distance equal to the front speaker distance (A
on page 19) to a distance 15 feet (4.5 meters) closer to your
listening position (C on page 19). When this range is
exceeded, the display blinks. If you make the setting
while the display blinks, you cannot fully enjoy the
surround effect.
x Surround back speaker distance (SURR BACK
XX.X)
Initial setting : 11 feet (3.5 meter)
Set the distance from your listening position to the
surround back speaker. Surround back speaker distance
should be set from a distance equal to the front speaker
distance (A on page 19) to a distance 15 feet (4.5 meters)
closer to your listening position (D on page 19). When
this range is exceeded, the display blinks. If you make the
setting while the display blinks, you cannot fully enjoy
the surround effect.
x Sub woofer distance (SUB WOOFER XX.X)
Initial setting : 16 feet (5.0 meter)
Set the distance from your listening position to the sub
woofer.
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About speaker distances
This receiver allows you to input the speaker position in terms of
distance. However, it is not possible to set the center speaker
farther away than the front speakers. Also, the center speaker can
not be set more that 5 feet (1.5 meters) closer than the front
speakers.
Likewise, the surround
farther away from the listening position than the front speakers.
And they can be no more than 15 feet (4.5 meters) closer.
This is because incorrect speaker placement is not conducive to
enjoy the surround sound.
Please note that, setting the speaker distance closer than the
actual location of the speakers will cause a delay in the output of
the sound from that speaker. In other words, the speaker will
sound like it is farther away.
For example, setting the center speaker distance 3~6 feet (1~2 m)
closer than the actual speaker position will create a fairly realistic
sensation of being “inside” the screen. If you cannot obtain a
satisfactory surround effect because the surround speakers are
too close, setting the surround speaker distance closer (shorter)
than the actual distance will create a larger soundstage.
Adjusting these parameters while listening to the sound often
results in much better surround sound. Give it a try!
and surround back
speakers cannot be set
x Sub woofer phase polarity (S.W PHASE)
Initial setting : NORMAL
Set the sub woofer phase polarity. There is usually no
problem when the sub woofer phase polarity is set to
“NORMAL”. However, depending on the type of front
speakers, the position of the sub woofer, and the cut-off
frequency of the sub woofer, setting the phase polarity to
“REVERSE” may produce better bass. Besides bass
reproduction, the richness and tightness of the overall
sound may also be affected. While listening from the main
listening position, select the setting that best suits your
environment.
x Distance unit (DISTANCE UNIT)
Initial setting : feet (meter)
Lets you select either feet or meters as the unit of measure
for setting distances.
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Multi Channel Surround Setup
x Surround speaker position (SURR POSI.)*
Initial setting : SIDE
This parameter lets you specify the location of your
surround speakers for proper implementation of the
Digital Cinema Sound surround modes in the
Hooking Up and Setting Up the Speaker System
“VIRTUAL” sound fields. Refer to the illustration below.
• Select “SIDE” if the location of your surround speakers
corresponds to section A.
• Select “MIDDLE” if the location of your surround
speakers corresponds to section B.
• Select “BEHIND”** if the location of your surround
speakers corresponds to section C.
This setting only affects the surround modes in the
“VIRTUAL” sound fields.
90°
A
B
30°
C C
20°
60°
A
B
* These parameters are not available when “Surround
speaker size” is set to “NO”.
** This parameter is only available when “Surround back
speaker size” is set to “NO”.
x Surround speaker height (SURR HEIGHT)*/
Surround back speaker height (SURR BACK
HGT.)***
Initial setting : LOW
This parameter lets you specify the height of your
surround and surround back speakers for proper
implementation of the Digital Cinema Sound surround
modes in the “VIRTUAL” sound fields. Refer to the
illustration below.
• Select “LOW” if the location of your surround speakers
corresponds to section A.
• Select “HIGH” if the location of your surround speakers
corresponds to section B.
This setting only affects the surround modes in the
“VIRTUAL” sound fields.
B
B
60
A
A
30
* These parameters are not available when “Surround
speaker size“ is set to “NO”.
*** This parameter is not available when “Surround back
speaker size” is set to “NO”.
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About the surround speaker position (SIDE, MIDDLE and
BEHIND)
This setting is designed specifically for implementation of the
Digital Cinema Sound modes in the “VIRTUAL” sound fields.
With the Digital Cinema Sound modes, speaker position is not as
critical as other modes. All of the modes in the “VIRTUAL”
sound fields were designed under the premise that the surround
speaker would be located behind the listening position, but
presentation remains fairly consistent even with the surround
speakers positioned at a rather wide angle. However, if the
speakers are pointing towards the listener from the immediate
left and right of the listening position, the “VIRTUAL” sound
fields will not be effective unless the surround speaker position
parameter is set to “SIDE”.
Nevertheless, each listening environment has many variables,
such as wall reflections, and you may obtain better results using
“BEHIND” or “MIDDLE” if your speakers are located high above
the listening position, even if they are to the immediate left and
right.
Therefore, although it may result in a setting contrary to the
“Surround speaker position” explanation, we recommend that
you playback multi channel surround encoded software and
listen to the effect each setting has on your listening environment.
Choose the setting that provides a good sense of spaciousness
and that best succeeds in forming a cohesive space between the
surround sound from the surround speakers and the sound from
the front speakers. If you are not sure which sounds best, select
“BEHIND” and then use the speaker distance parameter and
speaker level adjustments to obtain proper balance.
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