4-244-963-12(1)
FM Stereo
FM-AM Receiver
Operating Instructions
Owner’s Record
The model and serial numbers are located at 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. Serial No.
STR-DE995
STR-DE895
© 2003 Sony Corporation
WARNING
To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not
expose the unit to rain or moisture.
To prevent fire, do not cover the ventilation of the
apparatus with newspapers, table-cloths, curtains,
etc. And don’t place lighted candles on the apparatus.
To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not place objects
filled with liquids, such as vases, on the apparatus.
Don’t throw away the battery with
general house waste, dispose of it
correctly as chemical waste.
Do not install the appliance in a confined space, such
as a bookcase or built-in cabinet.
For customers in the United States
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.
WARNING
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:
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– 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 820-40 of the NEC that
provides guidelines for proper grounding and, in
particular, specifies that the cable ground shall be
connected to the grounding system of the building, as
close to the point of cable entry as practical.
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.
ENERGY STAR
mark.
As an ENERGY STAR® partner, Sony
Corporation has determined that this
product meets the ENERGY STAR
guidelines for energy efficiency.
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 are
trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.
** “DTS”, “DTS-ES Extended Surround” and
“Neo:6” are trademarks of Digital Theater
Systems, Inc.
®
is a U.S. registered
®
Table of Contents
List of Button Locations and
Reference Pages
Main unit ............................................... 5
Hooking Up the Components
Required cords ....................................... 7
Antenna hookups ................................... 8
Audio component hookups .................... 9
Video component hookups .................. 10
Digital component hookups ................. 11
Multi channel input hookups ............... 13
Other hookups ..................................... 14
Hooking Up and Setting Up
the Speaker System
Speaker system hookups ..................... 17
Performing initial setup operations ..... 19
Multi channel surround setup .............. 19
Checking the connections .................... 24
Basic Operations
Selecting the component ..................... 25
Listening to the sound in another room
... 27
Changing the display ........................... 27
Enjoying Surround Sound
Using only the front speakers
(2 Channel Stereo) ........................ 28
Enjoying higher fidelity sound ............ 28
Selecting a sound field ........................ 29
Selecting the surround back decoding mode
(SURR BACK DECODING) ..........
Understanding the multi channel
surround displays .......................... 33
Customizing sound fields .................... 34
Receiving Broadcasts
Direct tuning ........................................ 37
Automatic tuning ................................. 38
Preset tuning ........................................ 38
Other Operations
Naming preset stations and program
sources ........................................... 40
31
Recording ............................................ 40
Using the Sleep Timer ......................... 41
Adjustments using the CUSTOMIZE
menu .............................................. 42
Changing the command mode of the
receiver .......................................... 43
CONTROL A1II control system ......... 44
Operations Using the Remote
RM-PP4121) and RM-PG412
2)
Before you use your remote ................ 46
Remote button description ................... 46
Selecting the command mode of the
remote ............................................ 50
Programming the remote ..................... 51
Learning the commands of your
components3)................................. 54
Performing several commands in sequence
automatically (Macro Play)3)........... 55
Operations Using the Remote
RM-LG112
4)
Before you use your remote ................ 57
Remote button description ................... 57
Selecting the command mode of the
remote ............................................ 61
Programming the remote ..................... 61
Learning the commands of your
components ................................... 64
Performing several commands in sequence
automatically (Macro Play) .............
66
Additional Information
Precautions .......................................... 67
Troubleshooting ................................... 67
Specifications ...................................... 70
Tables of settings using the MAIN
MENU button ................................ 73
Adjustable parameters for each sound
field ............................................... 75
1)
STR-DE895 models of area code CA only.
2)
STR-DE995 models of area code CA only and
STR-DE895 models of area code U, E2/E3, MX
only.
3)
RM-PG412 only.
4)
STR-DE995 models of area code U only.
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About This Manual
The instructions in this manual are for models
STR-DE995 and STR-DE895. Check your model
number by looking at the lower right corner of the
front panel. In this manual, the STR-DE995 is used
for illustration purposes unless stated otherwise. Any
difference in operation is clearly indicated in the text,
for example, “STR-DE995 only”.
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).
LRL
– +
R
FRONT B
SPEAKERS
IMPEDANCE USE 8-16Ω
FRONT A
L
R
+ +
––
LR
SURROUND
IMPEDANCE USE 8-16Ω
Any differences in operation, according to the
area code, are clearly indicated in the text, for
example, “Models of area code AA only”.
Tip
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, see
• pages 46–53 for RM–PP412 (STR-DE895 models
of area code CA only).
• pages 46–56 for RM–PG412 (STR-DE995 models
of area code CA only and STR-DE895 models of
area code U, E2/E3, MX only).
• pages 57–66 for RM–LG112 (STR-DE995 models
of area code U only).
AC OUTLET
4-XXX-XXX-XX AA
Area code
Note for the supplied remote
For RM-PP412 (STR-DE895 models of
area code CA only)
The AUX, AAC BI-LING, 12 and ON
SCREEN button on the remote are not
available.
For RM-PG412 (STR-DE995 models of
area code CA only and STR-DE895
models of area code U, E2/E3, MX
only)
– (STR-DE995 only) The AAC BI-LING and
12 button on the remote are not available.
– (STR-DE895 only) The AAC BI-LING, 12
and ON SCREEN button on the remote are
not available.
For RM-LG112 (STR-DE995 models of
area code U only)
The AAC BI-LING and 12 button on the
remote are not available.
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List of Button Locations and Reference Pages
How to use page 5 and 6
Use this page to find the location of buttons that are
mentioned in the text.
Main unit
STR-DE995 only
ALPHABETICAL ORDER
A – H
A.F.D. (button/indicator) ea
(28–31)
CD/SACD (indicator) qd (25)
DIMMER 5 (27)
DISPLAY 4 (27, 69)
Display qf (27)
DVD (indicator) q; (25)
ENTER wf (19, 40, 43)
FM MODE ej (37)
I – N
INPUT MODE ws (25)
INPUT SELECTOR w; (25)
IR (receptor) 6 (46, 57, 69)
MAIN MENU wd (20, 35, 36, 40,
42, 73)
MASTER VOLUME qk (24, 26,
67)
MD/TAPE (indicator) qs (25)
MEMORY eh (38)
MENU wh (20, 35, 36, 40, 42, 73)
MOVIE (button/indicator) e; (29,
30, 68)
MULTI CHANNEL DECODING
(indicator) wj (26)
MULTI CH IN/DIRECT wk (26)
MUSIC (button/indicator) wl (29,
30, 68)
O – S
ON SCREEN wa (10)
PHONES (jack) 3 (26, 33, 68)
PHONO (indicator) qh (25)
PRESET TUNING +/– ef (38,
39, 71)
SPEAKERS (OFF/A/B/A+B) 2
(17, 26, 67)
SURR BACK DECODING ed
(31, 42)
SURR BACK DECODING
(indicator) qj (31)
Illustration number
r
DISPLAY 4 (27, 69)
Name of button/part Reference page
R R
T – Z
TUNER FM/AM (indicator) qg
(25, 38–40)
TUNING +/– eg (38)
TV/SAT (indicator) qa (25)
VIDEO 1 (indicator) 7 (25)
VIDEO 2 (indicator) 8 (25)
VIDEO 3 (indicator) 9 (25)
VIDEO 3 DIGITAL INPUT
(OPT) (jack) el (11)
VIDEO 3 INPUT (jacks) ek (10,
11)
NUMBERS AND SYMBOLS
2CH (button/indicator) es (28,
30, 36)
2ND ZONE ql (27)
?/1 (power) 1 (19, 24, 36, 43,
71)
+/– wg (20, 35, 36, 40, 42, 73)
List of Button Locations and Reference Pages
1 2345 6 7 8 9 q; qa qs qdqfqg qh qj qk
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Main unit (continued)
STR-DE895 only
ALPHABETICAL ORDER
A – H
A.F.D. (button/indicator) wl
(28–31)
CD/SACD (indicator) qd (25)
DIMMER 5 (27)
DISPLAY 4 (27, 69)
Display qf (27)
DVD (indicator) q; (25)
ENTER ws (19, 40, 43)
FM MODE eg (37)
I – O
INPUT MODE w; (25)
INPUT SELECTOR ql (25)
IR (receptor) 6 (46, 57, 69)
Jog dial wf (20, 35, 36, 40, 42,
73)
MAIN MENU wa (20, 35, 36, 40,
42, 73)
MASTER VOLUME qk (24, 26,
67)
MD/TAPE (indicator) qs (25)
MEMORY ef (38)
MOVIE (button/indicator) wk (29,
30, 68)
MULTI CHANNEL DECODING
(indicator) wg (26)
MULTI CH IN/DIRECT wh (26)
MUSIC (button/indicator) wj (29,
30, 68)
P – S
PHONES (jack) 3 (26, 33, 68)
PHONO (indicator) qh (25)
PRESET TUNING +/– es (38,
39, 71)
SPEAKERS (OFF/A/B/A+B) 2
(17, 26, 67)
SURR BACK DECODING ea
(31, 42)
SURR BACK DECODING
(indicator) qj (31)
1 2345 6 7 8 9 q; qa qs qdqfqg qh qj qk
T – Z
TUNER FM/AM (indicator) qg
(25, 38–40)
TUNING +/– ed (38)
TV/SAT (indicator) qa (25)
VIDEO 1 (indicator) 7 (25)
VIDEO 2 (indicator) 8 (25)
VIDEO 3 (indicator) 9 (25)
VIDEO 3 DIGITAL INPUT
(OPT) (jack) ej (11)
VIDEO 3 INPUT (jacks) eh (10,
11)
NUMBERS AND SYMBOLS
2CH (button/indicator) e; (28,
30, 36)
?/1 (power) 1 (19, 24, 36, 43,
71)
</> wd (20, 35, 36, 40, 42, 73)
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Hooking Up the Components
Required cords
The following optional connection cords A – I are required when you hook up the components
(pages 9 – 15).
A Audio cord (not supplied)
White (L)
Red (R)
B Audio/video cord (not supplied)
Yellow (video)
White (L/audio)
Red (R/audio)
C Video cord (not supplied)
Yellow
D S-video cord (not supplied)
E Optical digital cord (not supplied)
F Coaxial digital cord (not supplied)
G Monaural audio cord (not supplied)
Tip
Audio cord A can be torn into two monaural audio
cords G.
H Component video cord (not supplied)
I Monaural mini-plug cord (not supplied)
Black
Green
Blue
Red
Black
Before you get started
• Turn off the power to all components before making any connections.
• Do not connect the AC power cord 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.
• When you connect optical digital cords, insert the cord plugs straight in until they click into place.
• Do not bend or tie the optical digital cord.
Hooking Up the Components
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Antenna hookups
AM loop antenna
(supplied)
FM wire antenna
(supplied)
DIGITAL
(ASSIGNABLE)
OPTICAL
TV/SAT
IN
MD/
TAPE
IN
MD/
TAPE
OUT
CD/
SACD
IN
DVD
IN
COAXIAL
PHONO
* The shape of the connector varies depending on the area code.
L
R
CD/SACD
ANTENNA
y
SIGNAL GND
OUT ININ IN
MD/TAPE
CTRL S
CTRL S
S-VIDEOINS-VIDEO
STATUS
OUT
IN
VIDEO IN VIDEO IN
SUB
AUDIO IN AUDIO IN
WOOFER
PRE OUT
TV/SAT
L
CENTER
R
SUB
SURROUNDFRONT
WOOFER
MULTI CH IN 2 MULTI CH IN 1
L
R
AM
y
FM
75Ω
COAXIAL
STATUS
*
L
R
S-VIDEO
SURR
BACK
OUT
VIDEO OUT
L
R
AUDIO OUT
VIDEO 1VIDEO 2DVD
CENTER
SUB
WOOFER
S-VIDEO
IN
VIDEO IN
AUDIO IN
L
OUT
2ND ZONE
IN
VIDEO OUT
VIDEO IN
L
R
AUDIO OUT
AUDIO IN
L
L
RR
R
SURROUND
FRONT
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.
• Do not use the U SIGNAL GND terminal for
grounding the receiver.
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Audio component hookups
Turntable
DIGITAL
(ASSIGNABLE)
OPTICAL
TV/SAT
IN
MD/
TAPE
IN
MD/
TAPE
OUT
CD/
SACD
IN
DVD
IN
COAXIAL
PHONO
L
R
CD/SACD
ANTENNA
y
SIGNAL GND
OUT ININ IN
MD/TAPE
A
OUTPUT
LINE
CD or Super Audio
CD player
MD or Tape deck
INPUT OUTPUT
LINELLINE
ç
CTRL S
CTRL S
S-VIDEOINS-VIDEO
STATUS
OUT
IN
VIDEO IN VIDEO IN
SUB
AUDIO IN AUDIO IN
WOOFER
PRE OUT
TV/SAT
L
CENTER
R
SURROUNDFRONT
WOOFER
MULTI CH IN 2 MULTI CH IN 1
L
R
L
R
STATUS
AM
y
FM
75Ω
COAXIAL
SUB
R
AAA
ç
INOUT
S-VIDEO
SURR
BACK
OUT
VIDEO OUT
L
R
AUDIO OUT
VIDEO 1VIDEO 2DVD
CENTER
SUB
WOOFER
S-VIDEO
IN
VIDEO IN
AUDIO IN
L
OUT
2ND ZONE
IN
VIDEO OUT
L
R
VIDEO IN
L
R
AUDIO OUT
AUDIO IN
L
L
RR
R
SURROUNDFRONT
Hooking Up the Components
Note on audio component
hookups
If your turntable has a ground wire, connect it
to the U SIGNAL GND terminal.
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Video component hookups
K
N
N
O
To the VIDEO
3 INPUT jacks
Satellite tuner
DIGITAL
(ASSIGNABLE)
OPTICAL
TV/SAT
IN
MD/
TAPE
IN
MD/
TAPE
OUT
CD/
SACD
IN
DVD
IN
COAXIAL
L
R
PHONO
B
Camcorder
or video
game
OUTPUT
AUDIO OUT VIDEO
L
R
B
ANTENNA
y
SIGNAL GND
R
OUT ININ IN
MD/TAPE
CD/SACD
OUT
CTRL S
CTRL S
S-VIDEOINS-VIDEO
STATUS
STATUS
OUT
IN
AM
y
FM
75Ω
COAXIAL
BB
VIDEO
IN
AUDIO
IN
VIDEO IN VIDEO IN
SUB
AUDIO IN AUDIO IN
WOOFER
PRE OUT
TV/SAT
LL
CENTER
R
SUB
SURROUNDFRONT
WOOFER
MULTI CH IN 2 MULTI CH IN 1
Ç
INOUT
Ç
OUTPUTINPUT
VIDEO
OUT
AUDIO
OUT
L
R
DVD player
OUTPUT
AUDIO OUT VIDEO
L
OUT
R
B
IN
VIDEO OUT
VIDEO IN
L
L
R
R
AUDIO OUT
AUDIO IN
LRL
R
SURROUNDFRONT
BB
AUDIO
SURR
BACK
VIDEO
IN
IN
S-VIDEO
VIDEO OUT
AUDIO OUT
WOOFER
Ç
OUTPUTINPUT
VIDEO
AUDIO
OUT
VIDEO 1VIDEO 2DVD
CENTER
SUB
OUT
OUT
S-VIDEO
S-VIDEO
IN
OUT
VIDEO IN
VIDEO OUT
CTRL
L
A1 II
MONITOR
CENTER
R
AUDIO IN
+ + +
– – –
L
R
OUT
2ND ZONE
Ç
L
R
SURROUND BACK SURR
INOUT
VCRVCR
COMPONENT VIDEO
H
OUT
IMPEDANCE USE 8-16Ω
L
R
R
RLR
–
SPEA
IMPEDANCE
Y
P
B
/B—Y
P
R
/R—Y
TV/SATINDVDINMONITOR
COMPONENT VIDEO
SPEAKERS
C
INPUT
VIDEO
IN
TV monitor
FRO
FRO
* For STR-DE995, you can display the LEVEL, SET UP, EQUALIZER and CUSTOMIZE parameters and
selected sound field by pressing ON SCREEN.
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 satellite tuner, connect
both the audio and video output jacks to the
receiver as shown above.
If you have a DVD player, TV or satellite tuner
with COMPONENT VIDEO (Y, B-Y, R-Y)
output jacks and a monitor with COMPONENT
VIDEO input jacks, use a component video
cord (not supplied) to connect to the receiver.
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Tips
• When the component is equipped with S-video
jacks, you can connect the component to the
S-video jacks on this receiver. In addition, this
receiver can convert standard video signals to
S-video signals for output from the MONITOR
OUT (S-VIDEO) jacks.
• 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.
Notes
• (STR-DE995 only) If you make COMPONENT
VIDEO connections, nothing is displayed on the
on-screen display.
• On this receiver, the component video signals are
not compatible with S-video signals or video
signals.
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 fully
enjoy multi channel surround sound (5.1 channel), five speakers (two front speakers, two surround
speakers, and a center speaker) and a sub woofer are required. You will also need two surround back
speakers for 7.1 channel surround sound (STR-DE995 only) and a surround back speaker for 6.1
channel surround sound.
Hooking Up the Components
To the VIDEO 3
DIGITAL INPUT and
VIDEO 3 INPUT jacks
Satellite tuner
OUTPUT
DIGITAL
OPTICAL
DIGITAL
(ASSIGNABLE)
OPTICAL
TV/SAT
IN
MD/
TAPE
IN
MD/
TAPE
OUT
CD/
SACD
IN
DVD
IN
COAXIAL
L
R
PHONO
Camcorder
or video
game
CD/SACD
ANTENNA
y
SIGNAL GND
OUT ININ IN
MD/TAPE
OUTPUT
VIDEO
OUT
AUDIO
OUT
CTRL S
STATUS
OUT
AM
y
FM
75Ω
COAXIAL
WOOFER
PRE OUT
L
R
MULTI CH IN 2
F
OUTPUT
DIGITAL
COAXIAL
DVD player
(etc.)
CTRL S
STATUS
SUB
L
R
SURROUNDFRONT
L
R
BE
S-VIDEOINS-VIDEO
IN
VIDEO IN VIDEO IN
AUDIO IN AUDIO IN
TV/SAT
CENTER
WOOFER
SUB
L
R
IN
DVD
BBE
OUTPUT
VIDEO
OUT
AUDIO
OUT
S-VIDEO
S-VIDEO
OUT
IN
VIDEO OUT
VIDEO IN
VIDEO OUT
SURR
BACK
L
R
AUDIO OUT
VIDEO 1VIDEO 2
CENTER
SUB
WOOFER
VIDEO IN
AUDIO IN
L
OUT
2ND ZONE
L
R
AUDIO OUT
AUDIO IN
L
L
RR
R
SURROUNDFRONT
MULTI CH IN 1
L
R
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Digital component hookups (continued)
Connect the digital output jacks of your MD or tape deck to the receiver’s digital input jack and
connect the digital input jacks of your MD or tape deck to the receiver’s digital output jack. These
connections allow you to make digital recordings of TV broadcasts, etc.
MD or tape deck
E
DIGITAL
(ASSIGNABLE)
OPTICAL
TV/SAT
IN
MD/
TAPE
IN
MD/
TAPE
OUT
CD/
SACD
IN
DVD
IN
COAXIAL
PHONO
DIGITAL
OPTICAL
IN
OUT
EA A
ç
INOUT
ç
ANTENNA
COAXIAL
y
SIGNAL GND
CD/SACD
L
R
OUT ININ IN
MD/TAPE
L
R
INPUT OUTPUT
LINELINE
L
R
ç
OUT
ç
CTRL S
CTRL S
STATUS
AM
y
FM
75Ω
S-VIDEOINS-VIDEO
OUT
WOOFER
PRE OUT
STATUS
SUB
IN
IN
VIDEO IN VIDEO IN
L
R
AUDIO IN AUDIO IN
TV/SAT
L
CENTER
R
SUB
SURROUNDFRONT
WOOFER
MULTI CH IN 2 MULTI CH IN 1
IN
S-VIDEO
S-VIDEO
OUT
IN
VIDEO OUT
VIDEO IN
VIDEO OUT
SURR
BACK
L
R
AUDIO OUT
VIDEO 1VIDEO 2DVD
CENTER
SUB
WOOFER
VIDEO IN
AUDIO IN
L
OUT
2ND ZONE
L
R
AUDIO OUT
AUDIO IN
L
L
RR
R
SURROUNDFRONT
Notes
• You cannot make digital recordings when the source is a multi channel digital source.
• All the OPTICAL and COAXIAL jacks are compatible with 96 kHz, 48 kHz, 44.1 kHz and 32 kHz sampling
frequencies.
• It is not possible to record analog signals to the components connected to MD/TAPE and VIDEO jacks with
only digital connections. To record analog signals, make analog connections. To record digital signals, make
digital connections.
• The sound is not output when you play a Super Audio CD disc on the Super Audio CD player connected to the
CD/SACD OPTICAL IN jack on this unit. Connect to the analog input jacks (CD/SACD IN jacks). Refer to the
operating instructions supplied with the Super Audio CD player.
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Multi channel input hookups
Although this receiver incorporates a multi channel decoder, it is also equipped with multi channel
input jacks. These connections allow you to enjoy multi channel software encoded in formats other
than Dolby Digital and DTS. If your DVD player is equipped with multi channel 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 channel input jacks can be used to connect an external multi channel
decoder.
To fully enjoy multi channel surround sound (5.1 channel), five speakers (two front speakers, two
surround speakers, and a center speaker) and a sub woofer are required. You will also need two
surround back speakers for 7.1 channel surround sound (STR-DE995 only) and a surround back
speaker for 6.1 channel surround sound. Refer to the operating instructions supplied with your DVD
player, multi channel decoder, etc., for details on the multi channel hookups.
Notes
• When using the connections described below, adjust the level of the surround speakers and sub woofer from the
DVD player or multi channel decoder.
• See page 17 for details on speaker system hookup.
DIGITAL
(ASSIGNABLE)
OPTICAL
TV/SAT
IN
MD/
TAPE
IN
MD/
TAPE
OUT
CD/
SACD
IN
DVD
IN
COAXIAL
PHONO
L
R
CD/SACD
ANTENNA
y
SIGNAL GND
OUT ININ IN
MD/TAPE
L
R
AM
y
FM
75Ω
COAXIAL
CTRL S
CTRL S
STATUS
STATUS
OUT
IN
SUB
WOOFER
PRE OUT
L
R
SURROUNDFRONT
MULTI CH IN 2
S-VIDEOINS-VIDEO
IN
VIDEO IN VIDEO IN
L
R
AUDIO IN AUDIO IN
TV/SAT
CENTER
SUB
WOOFER
S-VIDEO
S-VIDEOINS-VIDEO
OUT
VIDEO OUT
VIDEO IN
VIDEO OUT
L
R
AUDIO OUT
AUDIO IN
AUDIO OUT
VIDEO 1VIDEO 2DVD
L
L
CENTER
RR
R
SURROUNDFRONT
MULTI CH IN 1
SURR
BACK
SUB
WOOFER
VIDEO IN
L
R
AUDIO IN
L
OUT
2ND ZONE
OUT
VIDEO OUT
MONITOR
+
Hooking Up the Components
AAAG G
L
R
FRONT
SURR
SURROUND
BACK
MULTI CH OUT
Multichannel decoder, etc.
* For STR-DE895, use G to make the connections for SURR BACK.
*
CENTER
SUB
WOOFER
DVD player,
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D
Other hookups
II
ç
INOUT
ç
DIGITAL
(ASSIGNABLE)
OPTICAL
TV/SAT
IN
MD/
TAPE
IN
MD/
TAPE
OUT
CD/
SACD
IN
DVD
IN
COAXIAL
PHONO
L
R
CD/SACD
ANTENNA
y
SIGNAL GND
OUT ININ IN
MD/TAPE
CTRL S
CTRL S
S-VIDEOINS-VIDEO
STATUS
OUT
IN
VIDEO IN VIDEO IN
SUB
AUDIO IN AUDIO IN
WOOFER
PRE OUT
TV/SAT
L
CENTER
R
SUB
SURROUNDFRONT
WOOFER
MULTI CH IN 2 MULTI CH IN 1
L
R
AM
y
FM
75Ω
COAXIAL
STATUS
IN
L
R
* STR-DE995 only.
CONTROL A1 hookup
• If you have a CONTROL A1 compatible
Sony CD player, Super Audio CD player,
tape deck or MD deck
Use a monaural mini-plug cord (not
supplied) to connect the CONTROL A1II
jack on the CD player, Super Audio CD
player, tape deck or MD deck to the CTRL
A1II jack on the receiver. Refer to
“CONTROL A1II control system” on page
44 and the operating instructions supplied
with your CD player, Super Audio CD
player, tape deck or MD deck for details.
Note
If you make CONTROL A1II 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.
CONTROL A1CONTROL S*
I
VIDEO OUT
AUDIO OUT
R
SURROUNDFRONT
VIDEO IN
L
R
AUDIO IN
LRL
SURR
BACK
S-VIDEO
OUT
VIDEO OUT
L
R
AUDIO OUT
VIDEO 1VIDEO 2DVD
CENTER
SUB
WOOFER
2ND ZONE
S-VIDEOINS-VIDEO
OUT
VIDEO IN
VIDEO OUT
MONITOR
AUDIO IN
+ + +
L
R
OUT
CTRL
A1 II
CENTER
– –
SURROUND BACK
Y
P
B
/B—Y
P
R
/R—Y
TV/SATINDVDINMONITOR
COMPONENT VIDEO
A
2ND ZONE OUT*
• 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.
However, if 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.
LR
SPEAKERS
OUT
IMPE
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CONTROL S hookup
(STR-DE995 only)
When making CONTROL S hookups, use a
monaural mini-plug cord (not supplied).
CONTROL S is an original Sony control
system.
• If you connect the CONTROL S OUT jack on
another component to the CTRL S STATUS IN
jack on this receiver.
The remote sensor on the CONTROL S OUT
component receives remote codes the same way
as the remote sensor on this receiver. This is
useful if you have placed this receiver in a rack,
etc.
• If you connect the CONTROL S IN jack on
another component to the CTRL S STATUS
OUT jack on this receiver.
The remote sensor on this receiver receives
remote codes the same way as the remote
sensor on the CONTROL S IN component.
This is useful if you place the other component
away from this receiver.
2ND ZONE hookup
(STR-DE995 only)
You can use the 2ND ZONE OUT jacks to
output the audio signals of the selected
component to a stereo amplifier located in
another room (page 27).
Setting the voltage selector
If your receiver has a voltage selector on the
rear panel, check that the voltage selector is set
to the local power supply voltage. If not, use a
screwdriver to set the selector to the correct
position before connecting the AC power cord
to a wall outlet.
VOLTAGE SELECTORVOLTAGE SELECTOR
120V
240V 220V
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Hooking Up the Components
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K
Other hookups (continued)
Connecting the AC power
cord
AC power cord
L
+
R
T B
ERS
USE 8-16Ω
T A
L
+
–
L
UND
AC OUTLET
AC OUTLET*
* The configuration, shape, and number of AC outlets
vary according to the model and country to which
the receiver is shipped.
b
To a
wall outlet
Before connecting the AC power cord of this
receiver to a wall outlet, connect the speaker
system to the receiver (page 17).
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 and Setting Up the Speaker System
Speaker system hookups
Required cords
A Speaker cords (not supplied)
(+)
(–)
B Monaural audio cord (not supplied)
Black
Hooking Up and Setting Up the Speaker System
Active sub woofer
INPUT
AUDIO
IN
B
CTRL S
CTRL S
STATUS
S-VIDEOINS-VIDEO
STATUS
OUT
IN
SUB
WOOFER
PRE OUT
L
R
SURROUNDFRONT
MULTI CH IN 2 MULTI CH IN 1
IN
VIDEO IN VIDEO IN
L
R
AUDIO IN AUDIO IN
TV/SAT
CENTER
SUB
WOOFER
VIDEO OUT
L
R
AUDIO OUT
L
L
RR
R
SURROUNDFRONT
A
Center speaker
Ee
S-VIDEO
OUT
VIDEO IN
VIDEO OUT
VIDEO IN
L
R
AUDIO IN
AUDIO OUT
AUDIO IN
VIDEO 1VIDEO 2DVD
CENTER
SUB
SURR
WOOFER
BACK
2ND ZONE
A
S-VIDEOINS-VIDEO
OUT
VIDEO OUT
MONITOR
L
OUT
P
B
/B—Y
R
/R—Y
P
CTRL
A1 II
COMPONENT VIDEO
+ + +
– –
SURROUND BACK SURROUND
A
Front speaker A
(R)
E
Y
TV/SATINDVDINMONITOR
OUT
SPEAKERS
A
SPEAKERS
FRONT B*
L
R
SPEAKERS
IMPEDANCE USE 8-16Ω
R
IMPEDANCE USE 8-16Ω
A
–
FRONT B
FRONT ACENTER
Front speaker A
e
L
+
R
L
––
LRLR
E
+
(L)
e
A
A
E
Surround back
speaker (R)**
e
E
Surround back
speaker (L)**
e
E
Surround speaker
(R)
e
E
Surround speaker
(L)
* If you have an additional front speaker system, connect them to the SPEAKERS FRONT B terminals.
You can select the front speakers you want to use with the SPEAKERS (OFF/A/B/A+B) button (page 26).
** For STR-DE895, connect your surround back speaker to the SPEAKERS SURROUND BACK terminals.
For STR-DE995, if you connect only one surround back speaker, connect it to the SPEAKERS SURROUND
BACK L terminals.
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Speaker system hookups (continued)
Notes
• Twist the stripped ends of the speaker cords about
10 mm (2/3 inch). Be sure to match the speaker
cord to the appropriate terminal on the components:
+ to + and – to –. If the cords are reversed, the
sound will be distorted and will lack bass.
• If you use speakers with low maximum input rating,
adjust the volume 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, the stripped end of
another speaker cord, or the metal parts of
the receiver.
Examples of poor conditions of the
speaker cord
Stripped cords are touching each other
due to excessive removal of insulation.
Stripped cords are not fully attached and
are touching the rear panel of the receiver.
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 24.
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.
Stripped speaker cord is touching another
speaker terminal.
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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.
Performing initial setup
45°
90°
20°
A A
B
CC
D
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.
Tip
To check the audio output during settings (to set up
while outputting the sound), check the connection
(page 24).
Clearing the receiver’s
memory
Before using your receiver for the first time, or
when you want to clear the receiver’s memory,
do the following.
1 Turn off the receiver.
2 Hold down ?/1 for 5 seconds.
“ENTER to Clear” appears in the display.
3 Press ENTER.
After “MEMORY CLEARING” appears in
the display for a while, “MEMORY
CLEARED!” appears.
The following are reset to their factory
settings.
• All settings in the SET UP,
CUSTOMIZE, LEVEL and
EQUALIZER menus.
• The sound field memorized for each
INPUT SELECTOR and preset station.
• All sound field parameters.
• All preset stations.
• All index names for INPUT
SELECTOR and preset stations.
• The master volume is set to
“VOLUME MIN”.
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 pages 73–74. See
pages 19–23 for speaker settings and pages 42–
43 for other settings.
Multi channel surround
setup
For the best possible surround sound, all
speakers should be the same distance from the
listening position (A).
However, the receiver lets you place the center
speaker up to 1.5 meters (5 feet) closer (B),
the surround speakers up to 4.5 meters (15 feet)
closer (C) and the surround back speaker up to
4.5 meters (15 feet) closer (D) to the listening
position.
The front speakers can be placed from 1.0 to
7.0 meters (3 to 23 feet) 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.).
When placing surround speakers to your side
(long room)
Hooking Up and Setting Up the Speaker System
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Multi channel surround setup
(continued)
When placing surround speakers behind you
Tips
• When you set up the surround back speaker, set the
speaker at least 1 meter behind the listening
position. It is recommended to place the speaker at
an equal distance from the surround left and 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.
• Since the active sub woofer does not emit highly
directional signals, you can place it wherever you
want.
Note
Do not place the center speaker further away from the
listening position than the front speakers.
(wide room)
B
A A
45°
90°
D
20°
CC
Specifying the speaker
parameters
1 Press MAIN MENU repeatedly to select
“ SET UP ”.
2 Turn MENU (STR-DE995 only) or press
/ (STR-DE895 only) to select the
parameter you want to adjust.
Note
Some speaker settings may appear dimmed in the
display. This means that they have been changed
automatically due to other speaker settings or may
not be adjustable.
3 Turn the +/– (STR-DE995 only) or jog
dial (STR-DE895 only) to select the
setting you want.
The setting is entered automatically.
4 Repeat steps 2 and 3 until you have set
all of the parameters that follow.
Initial settings
Parameter Initial setting
SUB WOOFER [XXX] YES
FRONT SP [XXXXX] LARGE
CTR SP [XXXXX] LARGE
SURR SP [XXXXX] LARGE
SB SP [XXX] YES
SB L/R [XXX]
FRONT X.X meter (XX feet)2)3.0 meter (10 feet)
CTR X.X meter (XX feet)
SURR X.X meter (XX feet)2)3.0 meter (10 feet)
SB X.X meter (XX feet)
PL. [XXXXXXXXX] SIDE/LOW
1)
STR-DE995 only. This parameter is not available
when “Surround back speaker selection (SB SP
[XXX])” is set to “NO”.
2)
The default unit for models of area code U, CA is
“feet”.
The default unit for models of other area code is
“meter”.
x Sub woofer selection (SUB WOOFER
[XXX])
• 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 that you set the cut off frequency
on the sub woofer as high as possible.
1)
2)
2)
YES
3.0 meter (10 feet)
3.0 meter (10 feet)
2)
2)
2)
2)
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x Front speaker size (FRONT SP [XXXXX])
• If you connect large speakers that will
effectively reproduce bass frequencies, select
“LARGE”. Normally, select “LARGE”.
• If the sound is distorted, or you feel a lack of
surround effects when using multi channel
surround sound, select “SMALL” to activate
the bass redirection circuitry and output the
front channel bass frequencies from the sub
woofer.
• When the front speakers are set to “SMALL”,
the center and surround speakers are also
automatically set to “SMALL” (unless
previously set to “NO”).
• When the sub woofer is set to “NO”, the front
speakers are automatically set to “LARGE” and
you cannot change this setting.
x Center speaker size (CTR SP [XXXXX])
• 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 a center speaker, select
“NO”. The sound of the center channel will be
output from the front speakers.*
2
x Surround speaker size (SURR SP
[XXXXX])
• 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 speakers, select
Tip
*1–*3 correspond to the following Dolby Pro Logic
modes
*1 NORMAL
*2 PHANTOM
*3 3 STEREO
“NO”.*
3
x Surround back speaker selection
(SB SP [XXX])
• If you connect surround back speaker(s), select
“YES”.
• If you do not connect surround back speaker(s),
select “NO”.
x Surround back left/right speaker
1
selection (SB L/R [XXX])*) (STR-DE995
only)
• If you connect two surround back speakers,
select “YES”.
• If you connect one surround back speaker,
select “NO”. The sound will be output from the
surround back left speaker (page 17).
* This parameter is not available when “Surround
back speaker selection (SB SP [XXX])” is set to
“NO”. When “SB SP [XXX]” is set to “NO”, “SB
L/R [XXX]” is automatically set to “NO” and you
cannot change this setting.
Hooking Up and Setting Up the Speaker System
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Multi channel surround setup
(continued)
Tip
Internally, the LARGE and SMALL settings for each
speaker 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”
speakers.
However, since bass sounds have a certain amount of
directionality, it is 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 BASS parameter in the EQUALIZER
menu to boost the bass levels. To adjust the bass, see
page 36.
x Front speaker distance (FRONT X.X
meter (XX feet))
Set the distance from your listening position to
the front speakers (A on page 19).
x Center speaker distance (CTR X.X
meter (XX feet))
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
1.5 meters (5 feet) closer to your listening
position (B on page 19).
x Surround speaker distance (SURR X.X
meter (XX feet))
Set the distance from your listening position to
the surround speakers. Surround speaker
distance should be set from a distance equal to
the front speaker distance (A on page 19) to a
distance 4.5 meters (15 feet) closer to your
listening position (C on page 19).
x Surround back speaker distance
(SB X.X meter (XX feet))
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 4.5 meters (15 feet) closer to
your listening position (D on page 19).
Tip
The receiver allows you to input the speaker position
in terms of distance. However, it is not possible to set
the center speaker further than the front speakers.
Also, the center speaker cannot be set more than
1.5 meters (5 feet) closer than the front speakers.
Likewise, the surround speakers can not be set farther
away from the listening position than the front
speakers. And they can be no more than 4.5 meters
(15 feet) closer.
This is because incorrect speaker placement is not
conducive to enjoy 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 further
away.
For example, setting the center speaker distance
1~2 m (3~6 feet) 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
sound stage.
Adjusting these parameter while listening to the
sound often results in much better surround sound.
Give it a try!
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x Surround speaker placement
(PL. [XXXXXXXXX])*
This parameter lets you specify the location
and height of your surround speakers for proper
implementation of the Digital Cinema Sound
surround modes. Refer to the illustration below.
• Select “SIDE/LOW” if the location of your
surround speakers corresponds to section A
and C.
• Select “SIDE/HIGH” if the location of your
surround speakers corresponds to section A
and D.
• Select “BEHD/LOW” if the location of your
surround speakers corresponds to section B
and C.
• Select “BEHD/HIGH” if the location of your
surround speakers corresponds to section B
and D.
90°
A
B
A
45°
B
20°
Tip
The surround speaker placement parameter is
designed specifically for implementation of the
Digital Cinema Sound modes with virtual elements.
With the Digital Cinema Sound modes, speaker
placement is not as critical as other modes. All modes
with virtual elements 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
sound fields with virtual elements will not be
effective unless the surround speaker position
parameter is set to “SIDE/LOW” or “SIDE/HIGH”.
Nevertheless, each listening environment has many
variables, like wall reflections, and you may obtain
better results using “BEHD/HIGH” 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 placement” 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 of the front speakers. If you are not sure
which sounds best, select “BEHD/LOW” or
“BEHD/HIGH” and then use the speaker distance
parameter and speaker level adjustments to obtain
proper balance.
continued
Hooking Up and Setting Up the Speaker System
D
C
D
60
C
30
* These parameters are not available when
“Surround speaker size (SURR SP [XXXXX])” is
set to “NO”.
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Multi channel surround setup
(continued)
Adjusting the speaker level
Use the remote while seated in your listening
position to adjust the level of each speaker.
Note
The receiver incorporates a new test tone with a
frequency centered at 800 Hz for easier speaker level
adjustment.
1 Press ?/1 on the remote to turn on the
receiver.
2 Press TEST TONE on the remote.
You will hear the test tone from each
speaker in sequence.
Front (left) t Center t Front (right) t
Surround (right) t Surround back (right)*
t Surround back (left)* t Surround (left)
t Sub woofer
* STR-DE995 only.
You will only hear the test tone from the
– surround back left and right speakers when
“Surround back left/right speaker selection
(SB L/R [XXX])” is set to “YES”.
– surround back left speaker when “Surround
back left/right speaker selection (SB L/R
[XXX])” is set to “NO”.
For STR-DE895, you will only hear the test
tone from the surround back speaker when
“Surround back speaker selection (SB SP
[XXX])” is set to “YES”.
3 Adjust the speaker level and balance
using the LEVEL menu so that the level
of the test tone sounds the same from
each speaker.
For details on the LEVEL menu, see page
35.
While adjusting, the test tone is output from
the speaker whose adjustment is performed.
4 Press TEST TONE again to turn off the
test tone.
Tip
You can adjust the level of all speakers at the same
time. Press MASTER VOL +/– on the remote or turn
MASTER VOLUME on the receiver.
Notes
• The adjusted value are shown in the display during
adjustment.
• Although these adjustments can also be made via
the front panel using the LEVEL menu (when the
test tone is output, the receiver switches to the
LEVEL menu automatically), we recommend you
follow the procedure described above and adjust the
speaker levels from your listening position using the
remote.
Checking the connections
After connecting all of your components to the
receiver, do the following to verify that the
connections were made correctly.
1 Press ?/1 to turn on the receiver.
2 Turn on the component that you
connected (e.g., CD player or tape
deck).
3 Turn INPUT SELECTOR to select the
component (program source).
4 Start playing.
If you do not obtain normal sound output after
performing this procedure, see
“Troubleshooting” on page 67 and take the
appropriate measures to correct the problem.
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Basic Operations
Selecting the component
INPUT SELECTOR
Turn INPUT SELECTOR to select the
component you want to use.
To select Display/light up
VCR VIDEO 1 or VIDEO 2
Camcorder or VIDEO 3
video game
DVD player DVD
Satellite tuner TV/SAT
MD or Tape deck MD/TAPE
CD or Super Audio CD/SACD
CD player
Built in tuner TUNER FM/AM
Turntable PHONO
After turning on the component you selected,
select the component and play the program
source.
• After selecting VCR, camcorder, video game or
DVD player, turn on the TV and set the TV’s
video input to match the component you
selected.
INPUT MODE
Press INPUT MODE to select the input mode
for your digital components.
Each time you press the button, the input mode
of the currently selected component switches.
Select To
AUTO 2CH Give priority to digital
signals when there are both
digital and analog
connections. If there are no
digital signals, analog is
selected.
COAX FIXED Specify the digital audio
signals input to the
DIGITAL COAXIAL input
jacks.
OPT FIXED Specify the digital audio
signals input to the
DIGITAL OPTICAL input
jacks.
ANALOG FIXED Specify the analog audio
signals input to the AUDIO
IN (L/R) jacks.
Note
When the 96 kHz digital signal is input, the equalizer,
sound field and effect level do not function.
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Selecting the component (continued)
MULTI CH IN/DIRECT
Press MULTI CH IN/DIRECT to enjoy the
audio source connected to the MULTI CH IN 1
or 2 jacks or analog 2 channel input jacks. Only
volume control and the front speaker balance
can be adjusted when set to ANALOG
DIRECT. When set to MULTI 1 or 2 DIRECT,
you can adjust balance and level of all the
speakers. When this function is on, the
surround effects are turned off.
Select To
MULTI 1 or 2 Enjoy the audio source
DIRECT connected to the MULTI CH
IN 1 or 2 jacks. MULTI CH
IN 1 or 2 indicator lights
up in the display. This mode
is suitable for enjoying high
quality analog source.
ANALOG DIRECT Enjoy the audio source
connected to analog 2
channel jacks. This mode is
suitable for enjoying high
quality analog source.
MULTI CHANNEL DECODING
indicator
This indicator lights up when the unit is
decoding signals recorded in a multi channel
format.
MUTING
Press MUTING on the remote to mute the
sound. Press again to cancel the muting
function. The muting function is also canceled
when you turn the power on or turn the
MASTER VOLUME to turn the volume up.
PHONES
Use to connect headphones.
• When the headphones are connected, speaker
output is automatically canceled and “SP.A”
and “SP.B” do not light up in the display.
• When the headphones are connected, selectable
sound fields are HP (2CH), HP (DIRECT), HP
(MULTI 1 or 2) and HP (THEATER) (page
31).
Note
When “HP (MULTI 1 or 2)” appears in the display
while the headphones are connected, only the L/R
signals of the multi channels are output from the
headphones.
SPEAKERS (OFF/A/B/A+B)
Press SPEAKERS (OFF/A/B/A+B) to output
the sound from the speakers connected to the
SPEAKERS FRONT terminals.
Each time you press the button, the display will
light up cyclically as follows:
SP.A t SP.B t SP.A and SP.B t
No display*
To drive Select
Speaker System A SP.A (default setting)
(Connected to the
SPEAKERS FRONT A
terminals)
Speaker System B SP.B
(Connected to the
SPEAKERS FRONT B
terminals)
Both Speaker System A SP.A and SP.B
and B (Connected to the
SPEAKERS FRONT A
and B terminals)
* If you do not want to drive Speaker System A
and B, press SPEAKERS (OFF/A/B/A+B) until
“SP.A” and “SP.B” do not light up in the display
(no display).
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Listening to the sound in
another room
(STR-DE995 only)
?/1
g
2ND ZONE
OUT
AUDIO IN
Stereo amplifier
SPEAKERS
Press 2ND ZONE repeatedly to select the
analog audio signals for output to a stereo
amplifier in another room. For details on the
connection, see page 15.
Each time you press the button, the audio
source changes cyclically as follows:
SOURCE*
TUNER
*1The audio signals of the current INPUT
SELECTOR is output.
1
t MD/TAPE t CD/SACD t
Changing the display
DIMMER
Press DIMMER repeatedly to adjust the
brightness of the display (3 steps).
DISPLAY
Each time you press DISPLAY, the display
changes cyclically as follows:
Index name of the component* t Selected
component t Sound field applied to the
program source
When the tuner is selected
Index name of the preset station* t
Frequency t Sound field applied to the band
or the preset station
* Index name appears only when you have assigned
one to the component or preset station (page 40).
Index name does not appear when only blank
spaces have been entered, or it is the same as the
INPUT SELECTOR.
Basic Operations
• Even if 2ND ZONE is set to “SOURCE”, the
sound from front speakers is not output when
MULTI CH IN/DIRECT is set to MULTI 1 or 2
DIRECT.
• Only signals from components connected to the
analog input jacks are output through the 2ND
ZONE OUT jacks. No signals are output from
components connected to only the digital input
jacks.
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Enjoying Surround Sound
You can take advantage of surround sound
simply by selecting one of the receiver’s preprogrammed sound fields. They bring the
exciting and powerful sound of movie theaters
and concert halls into your home. You can also
customize the sound fields to obtain the sound
you want by changing the surround parameter.
To fully enjoy surround sound, you must
register the number and location of you
speakers. See “Multi channel surround setup”
starting from page 19 to set the speaker
parameters before enjoying surround sound.
Using only the front
speakers (2 Channel Stereo)
Press 2CH.
The 2CH indicator lights up and “2CH
STEREO” appears in the display.
This mode outputs the sound from the front left
and right speakers only. Standard 2 channel
(stereo) sources completely bypass the sound
field processing. Multi channel surround
formats are downmixed to 2 channel.
Note
No sound is output from the sub woofer when
“2CH STEREO” is selected. To listen to 2 channel
(stereo) sources using the front left and right speakers
and a sub woofer, press A.F.D. repeatedly to select
“A.F.D. AUTO”.
Enjoying higher fidelity
sound
The Auto Format Direct (A.F.D.) mode allows
you to select the decoding mode you want for
your audio sound.
Mode Decoding Mode
A.F.D. AUTO As encoded
PRO LOGIC Dolby Pro Logic
PLII MOVIE
PLII MUSIC
Neo:6 Cinema
Neo:6 Music
Decoding the input audio
signal automatically
Press A.F.D. repeatedly to select
“A.F.D. AUTO”.
The A.F.D. indicator lights up.
This mode automatically detects the type of
audio signal being input (Dolby Digital, DTS,
or standard 2 channel stereo) and performs the
proper decoding if necessary. This mode
presents the sound as it was recorded/encoded,
without adding any effects (e.g. reverberation).
However, if there are no low frequency signals
(Dolby Digital LFE, etc.) it will generate a low
frequency signal for output to the sub woofer.
Dolby Pro Logic II
DTS Neo:6
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Enjoying stereo sound in
multi channel (Dolby Pro
Logic ) and DTS Neo:6
This receiver incorporates with Dolby Pro
Logic II which has movie mode and music
mode, as well as DTS Neo:6 which has cinema
mode and music mode. The receiver can
reproduce 2 channel sound in 5.1 channels
through Dolby Pro Logic II and 6 channels
through DTS Neo:6.
Press A.F.D. repeatedly to select
“PRO LOGIC”, “PL MOVIE”, “PL
MUSIC”, “Neo:6 Cinema” or “Neo:6
Music”.
The A.F.D. indicator lights up and the selected
type of decoding is indicated in the display.
x PRO LOGIC (Dolby Pro Logic)
Performs the Pro Logic decoding. Software
with multi channel surround audio signals is
played back according to the way it was
recorded. Software with 2 channel audio
signals is decoded with Dolby Pro Logic to
create surround effects (4 channels).
x PL MOVIE (Pro Logic Movie)
Performs the Pro Logic II movie mode
decoding. This setting is ideal for the movies
encoded in Dolby Surround. Besides, this mode
can reproduce the sound in 5.1 channel when
watching the videos of old movies or in the
dubbed language.
x PL MUSIC (Pro Logic Music)
Performs the Pro Logic II music mode decoding.
This setting is ideal for the normal stereo
sources, such as CDs.
Note
Dolby Pro Logic and Dolby Pro Logic II decoding
does not function for DTS format signals.
x Neo:6 Cinema (DTS Neo:6 Cinema)
Performs the DTS Neo:6 Cinema mode
decoding. This setting is ideal for movies
encoded in DTS Surround.
x Neo:6 Music (DTS Neo:6 Music)
Performs the DTS Neo:6 Music mode decoding.
This setting is ideal for normal stereo sources
such as CDs.
Selecting a sound field
You can enjoy surround sound simply by
selecting one of the pre-programmed sound
fields according to the program you want to
listen to.
Press To select
MOVIE CINEMA ST.EX A DCS
CINEMA ST.EX B DCS
CINEMA ST.EX C DCS
MUSIC HALL
JAZZ CLUB
LIVE CONCERT
* Sound field with DCS mark use DCS technology.
About DCS (Digital Cinema Sound)
In collaboration with Sony Pictures
Entertainment, Sony measured the sound
environment of their studios and integrated the
data of the measurement and Sony’s own DSP
(Digital Signal Processor) technology to
develop “Digital Cinema Sound”. In a home
theater, “Digital Cinema Sound” simulates an
ideal movie theater sound environment based
on the preference of the movie director.
*
*
*
continued
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Selecting a sound field (continued)
Enjoying movies with Cinema
Studio EX
Cinema Studio EX is ideal for enjoying the
movie software encoded with multi channel
format, such as the Dolby Digital DVD. This
mode reproduces the sound characteristics of
Sony Pictures Entertainment’s studios.
Press MOVIE repeatedly to select
“CINEMA ST.EX A”, “CINEMA ST.EX B” or
“CINEMA ST.EX C”.
The MOVIE indicator lights up and the
selected sound field is indicated in the display.
x CINEMA ST.EX A (Cinema Studio EX A)
Reproduces the sound characteristics of the
Sony Pictures Entertainment “Cary Grant
Theater” cinema production studio. This is a
standard mode, great for watching most any
type of movie.
x CINEMA ST.EX B (Cinema Studio EX B)
Reproduces the sound characteristics of the
Sony Pictures Entertainment “Kim Novak
Theater” cinema production studio. This mode
is ideal for watching science-fiction or action
movies with lots of sound effects.
x CINEMA ST.EX C (Cinema Studio EX C)
Reproduces the sound characteristics of the
Sony Pictures Entertainment scoring stage.
This mode is ideal for watching musicals or
classic films where music is featured in the
soundtrack.
About Cinema Studio EX
Cinema Studio EX consists of the following
three elements.
• Virtual Multi Dimension
Creates 5 sets of virtual speakers
surrounding the listener from a single pair of
actual surround speakers.
• Screen Depth Matching
In a movie theater, sound seems to come
from inside the image reflected on the movie
screen. This element creates the same
sensation in your listening room by shifting
the sound of the front speakers “into” the
screen.
• Cinema Studio Reverberation
Reproduces the reverberations peculiar to a
movie theater.
Cinema Studio EX is the integrated mode
which operates these elements simultaneously.
Notes
• The effects provided by the virtual speakers may
cause increased noise in the playback signal.
• When listening with sound fields that employ the
virtual speakers, you will not be able to hear any
sound coming directly from the surround speakers.
Selecting other sound fields
Press MUSIC repeatedly to select the
sound field you want.
The MUSIC indicator lights up and the current
sound field is indicated in the display.
x HALL
Reproduces the acoustics of a rectangular
concert hall.
x JAZZ CLUB
Reproduces the acoustics of a jazz club.
x LIVE CONCERT
Reproduces the acoustics of a 300-seat live
concert.
To turn the surround effect off
Press A.F.D. repeatedly to select
“A.F.D. AUTO” or press 2CH.
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When headphones are connected
You can select the following sound fields only.
x HP (2CH) (Headphone 2CH)
Output the sound in 2 channel (stereo).
Standard 2 channel (stereo) sources completely
bypass the sound field processing. Multi
channel surround formats are downmixed to 2
channel.
x HP (DIRECT) (Headphone Direct)
Outputs the analog signals without digital
processing by the equalizer, sound field, etc.
x HP (MULTI 1 or 2) (Headphone Multi)
Outputs the front analog signal from MULTI
CH IN 1 or 2 jacks.
x HP THEATER (Headphone Theater)
Allows you to experience a theater like
environment while listening through a pair of
headphones.
Tips
• The receiver lets you apply the last selected sound
field to a program source whenever it is selected
(Sound Field Link). For example, if you listen to
CD with “JAZZ CLUB” as the sound field, change
to a different program source, then return to CD,
“JAZZ CLUB” will be applied again.
• You can identify the encoding format of DVD
software, etc. by looking at the logo on the
package.
– : Dolby Digital discs
– : Dolby Surround encoded
programs
– : DTS Digital Surround encoded programs
• When sound signals with a sampling frequency of
96 kHz are input, the sound signals are output in
stereo automatically, and the sound field is turned
off.
Selecting the surround
back decoding mode
(SURR BACK DECODING)
This function lets you select the decoding mode
for the surround back signals of the multi
channel input stream.
By decoding the surround back signal of DVD
software (etc.) recorded in the Surround EX
format*, you can enjoy the surround sound
intended by the filmmakers.
* Dolby Digital EX, DTS-ES Matrix, DTS-ES
Discrete 6.1, etc.
However, this function is only effective when
used with A.F.D.
1 Press A.F.D.
2 Press SURR BACK DECODING
repeatedly to select the surround back
decoding mode.
“SB DEC [XXXXXX]” appears in the
display.
When the receiver is decoding the surround
back signal the “SURR BACK DECODING”
indicator lights up.
Surround back decoding modes
• SB DEC [MATRIX]
• SB DEC [AUTO]
• SB DEC [OFF]
For details, see “How to select the surround
back decoding mode” on the next page.
Tip
You can select the surround back decoding mode
using “SB DEC [XXXXXX]” in the CUSTOMIZE
menu (page 42).
Note
You cannot select the surround back decoding mode
when MULTI 1 or 2 DIRECT or ANALOG DIRECT
is selected or when headphones are connected.
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Selecting the surround back decoding mode (continued)
How to select the surround back decoding mode
You can select the surround back mode you want according to the input stream.
When you select “SB DEC [MATRIX]”
Dolby Digital EX is applied to decode the surround back signal regardless of the 6.1 channel decode
flag*1 in the input stream. This decoder conforms to Dolby Digital EX and functions the same as the
decoders used in movie theaters. This decoder can be used for all the Surround EX formats (Dolby
Digital EX, DTS-ES Matrix 6.1, DTS-ES Discrete 6.1).
Input stream Output channel Applied surround back decoder
Dolby Digital 5.1 6.1 Matrix decoder conforms to Dolby Digital EX
Dolby Digital EX 6.1 Matrix decoder conforms to Dolby Digital EX
DTS 5.1 6.1 Matrix decoder conforms to Dolby Digital EX
DTS-ES Matrix 6.1*
DTS-ES Discrete 6.1*46.1 Matrix decoder conforms to Dolby Digital EX
When you select “SB DEC [AUTO]”
When the input stream contains the 6.1 channel decode flag*1, the appropriate decoder is applied to
decode the surround back signal.
For the DTS-ES Matrix 6.1 source, DTS Matrix decoder is applied.
For the DTS-ES Discrete 6.1 source, DTS Discrete decoder is applied to reproduce the Discrete 6.1
channel signal.
Input stream Output channel Applied surround back decoder
Dolby Digital 5.1 5.1 —
DTS 5.1 5.1 —
Dolby Digital EX*
DTS-ES Matrix 6.1*
DTS-ES Discrete 6.1*46.1 DTS Discrete decoder
3
6.1 Matrix decoder conforms to Dolby Digital EX
2
6.1 Matrix decoder conforms to Dolby Digital EX
3
6.1 DTS Matrix decoder
When you select “SB DEC [OFF]”
Surround back decoding is not performed.
*16.1 channel decod flag is the information recorded in software like DVDs.
*2Dolby Digital DVD that includes a Surround EX flag. The Dolby Corporation web page can help you
distinguish Surround EX films.
*3Software encoded with a flag to denote it has both Surround EX and 5.1 channel signals.
*4Software encoded with both 5.1 channel signals and an extension stream designed for returning those signals to
6.1 discrete channels. Discrete 6.1 channel signals are DVD specific signals not used in movie theaters.
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Understanding the multi channel surround displays
123 4 5 6 7
-ES
DIGITAL EXaPRO LOGIC II
SLEEP
SW
LFE
SP.A
SP.B
C
LR
S
SL
SR
SBL SB
SBR
MULTI CH IN 1 2
a
1 SLEEP: Lights up when sleep timer is
activated.
2 SP.A*: Lights up when you select to drive
Speaker System A.
3 SP.B*: Lights up when you select to drive
Speaker System B.
* Does not light up when you connect
headphones to the PHONES jack.
4 ; DIGITAL EX: “; DIGITAL” lights up
when the receiver is decoding signals
recorded in the Dolby Digital format.
“; DIGITAL EX” lights up when the
receiver is decoding signals recorded in the
Dolby Digital EX format.
5 ; PRO LOGIC : “; PRO LOGIC”
lights up when the receiver applies Pro Logic
processing to 2 channel signals in order to
output the center and surround channel
signals. “; PRO LOGIC II” lights up when
Pro Logic II processing (“PLII MOVIE” or
“PLII MUSIC”) is applied (page 29).
However, both indicators do not light up if the
center and surround speakers are set to “NO”,
and “A.F.D. AUTO”, “PRO LOGIC”, “PLII
MOVIE” or “PLII MUSIC” is selected.
Note
Dolby Pro Logic and Dolby Pro Logic II
decoding does not function for DTS format
signals.
6 DTS-ES: “DTS” lights up when DTS signals
7 Tuner indicators: Lights up when using the
8 D.ASSIGN: Lights up when you assign an
9 COAX: Lights up when the source signal is a
q; OPT: Lights up when the source signal is a
qa NEO:6: Lights up when DTS Neo:6
qs EQ: Lights up when the equalizer functions.
qd D.RANGE: Lights up when dynamic range
qf 2CH A.DIRECT: Lights up when you select
qg MULTI CH IN 1 or 2: Lights up when
DTS
NEO:6EQD.RANGE2CH A.DIRECT
are input. “DTS-ES” lights up when DTS-ES
signals are input.
Note
When playing a DTS format disc, be sure that
you have made digital connections and that
INPUT MODE is NOT set to “ANALOG
FIXED” (page 25).
receiver to tune in radio stations, etc. See
pages 37–39 for tuner operations.
INPUT SELECTOR’s digital input to another
INPUT SELECTOR with only analog input.
digital signal being input through the
COAXIAL terminal.
digital signal being input through the
OPTICAL terminal.
processing (“Neo:6 Cinema” or “Neo:6
Music”) is applied.
compression is activated. See page 35 to
adjust the dynamic range compression.
ANALOG DIRECT.
MULTI CH IN 1 or 2 is selected.
MONO
MEMORY
STEREO
OPT
COAX
D.ASSIGN
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Understanding the multi channel
surround displays (continued)
Customizing sound fields
qh Playback channel indicators: The letters
(L, C, R, etc.) indicate the channels being
played back. The boxes around the letters
vary to show how the receiver downmixes the
source sound (based on the speakers settings).
When using sound fields like “CINEMA
ST.EX”, the receiver adds reverberation based
on the source sound.
L (Front Left), R (Front Right), C (Center
(monaural)), SL (Surround Left), SR
(Surround Right), S (Surround (monaural or
the surround components obtained by Pro
Logic processing)), SB (Surround Back (the
surround back components obtained by 6.1
matrix decoding)), SBL (Surround Back
Left), SBR (Surround Back Right)
Example:
Recording format (Front/Surround): 3/2
Output channel: Surround speakers absent
Sound Field: A.F.D. AUTO
C
LR
SL
SR
LFE
qj
: Lights up when the disc being played
back contains the LFE (Low Frequency
Effect) channel. When the sound of the LFE
channel signal is actually being reproduced,
the bars underneath the letters light up to
indicate the level. Since the LFE signal is not
recorded in all parts of the input signal, the
bar indication will fluctuate (and may turn
off) during playback.
qk SW: Lights up when sub woofer selection is
set to “YES” (page 20) and the audio signal is
output from the SUB WOOFER jacks.
By adjusting the surround parameters and the
equalization of the front speakers, you can
customize the sound fields to suit your
particular listening situation.
Once you customize a sound field, the changes
are stored in the memory indefinitely. You can
change a customized sound field any time by
making new adjustments to the parameters.
See the tables on page 75 for the parameters
available in each sound field.
To get the most from multi
channel surround sound
Position your speakers and do the procedures
described in “Multi channel surround setup”
starting from page 19 before you customize a
sound field.
Note on the displayed items
The setup items you can adjust in each menu
vary depending on the sound field. Certain
setup parameters may be dimmed in the
display. This means that the selected parameter
is either unavailable or fixed and unchangeable.
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Adjusting the level
parameters
The LEVEL menu contains parameters that let
you adjust the balance and volumes of each
speaker. You can also customize various
aspects of the current sound field. The settings
are applied to all sound fields except for
EFFECT parameter. For EFFECT parameter,
the settings are stored individually for each
sound field.
1 Start playing a program source
encoded with multi channel surround
sound.
2 Press MAIN MENU repeatedly to select
“ LEVEL ”.
3 Turn MENU (STR-DE995 only) or press
/ (STR-DE895 only) to select the
parameter you want to adjust.
4 Turn the +/– (STR-DE995 only) or jog
dial (STR-DE895 only) to select the
setting you want.
The setting is entered automatically.
Initial settings
Parameter Initial setting
BAL. L I R BALANCE
CENTER XXX.X dB 0 dB
SURR L XXX.X dB 0 dB
SURR R XXX.X dB 0 dB
SB XXX.X dB
SB LEFT XXX.X dB
SB RIGHT XXX.X dB
SW XXX.X dB 0 dB
D. COMP. XXX OFF
EFFECT XXX STD
1)
This parameter is not available when “Surround
back speaker selection (SB SP [XXX])” is set to
“NO”.
2)
STR-DE995 only.
3)
This parameter is not available when “Surround
back left/right speaker selection (SB L/R [XXX])”
is set to “NO”.
1)
1)2)
1)2)3)
0 dB
0 dB
0 dB
Front balance (BAL. L I R)
Lets you adjust the balance between front left
and right speakers.
Center level (CENTER XXX.X dB)
Lets you adjust the level of the center speaker.
Surround left level (SURR L XXX.X
dB)
Lets you adjust the level of the surround left
speaker.
Surround right level (SURR R XXX.X
dB)
Lets you adjust the level of the surround right
speaker.
Surround back level (SB XXX.X dB)
Lets you adjust the level of the surround back
speaker. You can only adjust this parameter if
“Surround back speaker selection (SB SP
[XXX])” is set to “YES”.
Surround back left level (SB LEFT
XXX.X dB) (STR-DE995 only)
Lets you adjust the level of the surround back
left speaker. You can only adjust this parameter
if “Surround back speaker selection (SB SP
[XXX])” is set to “YES”.
Surround back right level (SB RIGHT
XXX.X dB) (STR-DE995 only)
Lets you adjust the level of the surround back
right speaker. You can only adjust this
parameter if “Surround back left/right speaker
selection (SB L/R [XXX])” is set to “YES”.
Sub woofer level (SW XXX.X dB)
Lets you adjust the level of the sub woofer.
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Customizing sound fields (continued)
Dynamic range compressor
(D. COMP. XXX)
Lets you compress the dynamic range of the
sound track. This may be useful when you want
to watch movies at low volumes late at night.
We recommend using the “MAX” setting.
• To reproduce the sound track with no
compression, select “OFF”.
• To reproduce the sound track with the dynamic
range intended by the recording engineer, select
“STD”.
• To reproduce a dramatic compression of the
dynamic range, select “MAX”.
Note
Dynamic range compression is possible with Dolby
Digital sources only.
Effect level (EFFECT XXX)
Lets you adjust the “presence” of the current
surround effect.
Adjusting the equalizer
parameter
The EQUALIZER menu contains parameters
that let you adjust the equalizer of the front
speakers for optimum sound. The settings are
applied to all sound fields.
1 Start playing a program source
encoded with multi channel surround
sound.
2 Press MAIN MENU repeatedly to select
“ EQUALIZER ”.
3 Turn MENU (STR-DE995 only) or press
/ (STR-DE895 only) to select the
parameter you want to adjust.
4 Turn the +/– (STR-DE995 only) or jog
dial (STR-DE895 only) to select the
setting you want.
The setting is entered automatically.
Initial settings
Parameter Initial setting
BASS XXX.X dB 0 dB
TREBLE XXX.X dB 0 dB
EQUALIZER [XXX] OFF
To turn on/off the equalizer
1 Press MAIN MENU repeatedly to select
“ EQUALIZER ”.
2 Turn MENU (STR-DE995 only) or press
/ (STR-DE895 only) repeatedly to
select “EQUALIZER [XXX]”.
3 Turn the +/– (STR-DE995 only) or jog
dial (STR-DE895 only) to select
“EQUALIZER [ON]” or “EQUALIZER
[OFF]”.
Note
The EQ indicator in the display lights up when the
equalizer is turned on. When you adjust the equalizer
using the EQUALIZER parameters, the settings are
applied to all sound fields and can be reproduced
whenever you turn on the equalizer.
Bass (BASS XXX.X dB)
Lets you adjust the gain of bass.
Treble (TREBLE XXX.X dB)
Lets you adjust the gain of treble.
Resetting customized sound
fields to the factory settings
1 If the power is on, press ?/1 to turn off
the power.
2 Hold down 2CH and press ?/1.
“S.F. Initialize” appears in the display and
all sound fields are reset at once.
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Receiving Broadcasts
Before receiving broadcasts, make sure you
have connected FM and AM antennas to the
receiver (page 8).
Direct tuning
You can enter a frequency of the station you
want directly by using the numeric buttons on
the supplied remote. For details on the buttons
used in this section, see pages 57–66 for remote
RM-LG112, pages 46–56 for remote
RM-PG412 and pages 46–53 for remote RMPP412.
1 Press TUNER on the remote repeatedly
to select the FM or AM band.
The last received station is tuned in.
2 Press D. TUNING on the remote.
3 Press the numeric buttons to enter the
frequency.
Example 1: FM 102.50 MHz
bbbb
1 0 2 5 0
Example 2: AM 1350 kHz
(You don’t have to enter the last “0” when the
tuning scale is set to 10 kHz.)
bbb
1 3 5 0
4 If you’ve tuned in an AM station, adjust
the direction of the AM loop antenna for
optimum reception.
5 Repeat steps 1 to 4 to receive another
station.
Tips
• If you do not remember the precise frequency, press
TUNING + or TUNING – after entering the value
close to the frequency you want. The receiver
automatically tunes in the station you want. If the
frequency seems to be higher than the entered
value, press TUNING +, and if the frequency seems
to be lower than the entered value, press
TUNING –.
• If “STEREO” flashes in the display and the FM
stereo reception is poor, press FM MODE to change
to monaural (MONO). You will not be able to enjoy
the stereo effect, but the sound will be less
distorted. To return to stereo mode, press
FM MODE again.
The tuning scale differs depending on the area code
as shown in the following table. For details on area
codes, see page 4.
Area code FM AM
U, CA 100 kHz 10 kHz*
E2/E3 50 kHz 9 kHz*
MX 50 kHz 10 kHz
* The AM tuning scale can be changed (page 71).
Receiving Broadcasts
If you cannot tune in a station and the
entered numbers flash
Make sure you’ve entered the right
frequency. If not, repeat steps 2 and 3.
If the entered numbers still flash, the
frequency is not used in your area.
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Automatic tuning
If you don’t know the frequency of the station
you want, you can let the receiver scan all
available stations in your area.
1 Turn INPUT SELECTOR to select the
FM or AM band.
The last received station is tuned in.
2 Press TUNING + or TUNING –.
Press TUNING + to scan from low to high;
press TUNING – to scan from high to low.
The receiver stops scanning whenever a
station is received.
When the receiver reaches either end of
the band
Scanning is repeated in the same direction.
3 To continue scanning, press TUNING +
or TUNING – again.
Preset tuning
After you have tuned in stations using Direct
Tuning or Automatic Tuning, you can preset
them to the receiver. Then you can tune in any
of the stations directly by entering its
2-character preset code using the supplied
remote. Up to 30 FM or AM stations can be
preset. The receiver will also scan all the
stations that you have preset.
Before tuning to preset stations, be sure to
preset them by performing steps on “Presetting
radio stations”.
Presetting radio stations
1 Turn INPUT SELECTOR to select the
FM or AM band.
The last received station is tuned in.
2 Tune in the station that you want to
preset using Direct Tuning (page 37) or
Automatic Tuning (page 38).
3 Press MEMORY.
“MEMORY” appears in the display for a
few seconds.
Do steps 4 to 5 before “MEMORY” goes
out.
4 Press PRESET TUNING + or PRESET
TUNING – repeatedly to select a preset
station number.
Each time you press the button, the preset
station number changes in the
corresponding number and direction as
follows:
nA1˜A2˜...˜A0˜B1˜B2˜...˜B0N
nC0˜...C2˜C1N
If “MEMORY” goes out before you press
the preset station number, start again from
step 3.
5 Press MEMORY again to store the
station.
If “MEMORY” goes out before you can
store the station, start again from step 3.
6 Repeat steps 2 to 5 to preset another
station.
To change a preset number to
another station
Do steps 1 to 5 to preset a new station to the
number.
Tip
In Step 4, you can also use the remote to select a
preset station number. Press SHIFT repeatedly to
select a memory page (A, B or C) and then press the
numeric button to select a preset number.
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Tuning to preset stations
You can tune the preset stations by either of the
following two ways.
Scanning the preset stations
1 Turn INPUT SELECTOR to select the
FM or AM band.
The last received station is tuned in.
2 Press PRESET TUNING + or PRESET
TUNING – repeatedly to select the
preset station you want.
Each time you press the button, the receiver
tunes in one preset station at a time, in the
corresponding order and direction as
follows:
nA1˜A2˜...˜A0˜B1˜B2˜...˜B0N
nC0˜...C2˜C1N
Using the preset codes
Use the supplied remote to perform the
following operations. For details on the buttons
used in this section, see pages 57–66 for remote
RM-LG112, pages 46–56 for remote
RM-PG412 and pages 46–53 for remote RMPP412.
1 Press TUNER on the remote.
The last received station is tuned in.
2 Press SHIFT to select a memory page
(A, B, or C), then press the preset
number of the station you want using
the numeric buttons.
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Other Operations
Naming preset stations
and program sources
You can enter a name (index name) of up to 8
characters for preset stations and program
sources. These names (for example, “VHS”)
appear in the receiver’s display when a station
or program source is selected. Note that no
more than one name can be entered for each
preset station or program source.
This function is useful for distinguishing
components of the same kind. For example,
two VCRs can be specified as “VHS” and
“8MM”, respectively. It is also handy for
identifying components connected to jacks
meant for another type of component, for
example, a second CD player connected to the
MD/TAPE jacks.
1 To name a preset station
Turn INPUT SELECTOR to select FM or
AM band, then tune in the preset
station you want to create an index
name for.
If you are not familiar with how to tune in
preset stations, see “Tuning to preset
stations” on page 38.
To name a program source
Select the program source (component)
to be named.
2 Press MAIN MENU repeatedly to select
“ CUSTOMIZE ”.
3 Turn MENU (STR-DE995 only) or press
/ (STR-DE895 only) to select
“NAME? [XXXXXXXX]”.
4 Create an index name by using the +/–
(STR-DE995 only) or jog dial (STRDE895 only) and MENU (STR-DE995
only) or press / (STR-DE895 only):
Turn the +/– (STR-DE995 only) or jog dial
(STR-DE895 only) to select a character,
then turn MENU (STR-DE995 only) or
/ (STR-DE895 only) to move
press
the cursor to the next position.
To insert a space
Turn the +/– (STR-DE995 only) or jog dial
(STR-DE895 only) until a blank space
appears in the display.
If you’ve made a mistake
Turn MENU (STR-DE995 only) or press
/ (STR-DE895 only) until the
character to be changed flashes, then turn
the +/– (STR-DE995 only) or jog dial
(STR-DE895 only) to select the character
you want.
5 Press ENTER.
6 Repeat steps 2 to 5 to assign index
name for another station or program
source.
Recording
Before you begin, make sure you’ve connected
all components properly.
Recording on an audio tape
or MiniDisc
You can record on a cassette tape or MiniDisc
using the receiver. See the operating
instructions of your cassette deck or MD deck
if you need help.
1 Select the component to be recorded.
2 Prepare the component for playing.
For example, insert a CD into the CD
player.
3 Insert a blank tape or MD into the
recording deck and adjust the
recording level, if necessary.
4 Start recording on the recording deck,
then start playback on the playback
component.
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Notes
• Sound adjustments do not affect the signal output
from the MD/TAPE OUT jacks.
• The analog audio signals of the current input source
is output from the REC OUT jacks.
• When MULTI 1 or 2 DIRECT is selected, the
analog audio signals of the current input source is
output from the REC OUT jacks.
• You cannot record a digital audio signal using a
component connected to the analog MD/TAPE
OUT jacks. To record a digital audio signal,
connect a digital component to the DIGITAL MD/
TAPE OUT jacks.
• Some sources contain copy guards to prevent
recording. In this case, you may not be able to
record from the sources.
• No signals are output from DIGITAL OUT jacks
(MD/TAPE OPTICAL OUT) when you set MULTI
CH IN/DIRECT to MULTI 1 or 2 DIRECT or
ANALOG DIRECT.
Recording on a video tape
You can record from a VCR, a TV or a DVD
player using the receiver. You can also add
audio from a variety of audio sources when
editing a video tape. See the operating
instructions of your VCR or DVD player if you
need help.
1 Select the program source to be
recorded.
2 Prepare the component for playing.
For example, insert the DVD you want to
record into the DVD player.
3 Insert a blank video tape into the VCR
(VIDEO 1 or VIDEO 2) for recording.
4 Start recording on the recording VCR,
then start playing the video tape or
DVD you want to record.
Tip
You can record the sound from any audio source onto
a video tape while copying from a video tape or
DVD. Locate the point where you want to start
recording from another audio source, select the
program source, then start playback. The audio from
that source will be recorded onto the audio track of
the video tape instead of the audio from the original
medium. To resume audio recording from the original
medium, select the video source again.
Notes
• Make sure to make both digital and analog
connections to the TV/SAT and DVD inputs.
Analog recording is not possible if you make only
digital connections.
• The analog audio signals of the current input source
is output from the REC OUT jacks.
• When MULTI 1 or 2 DIRECT is selected, the
analog audio signals of the current input source is
output from the REC OUT jacks.
Using the Sleep Timer
You can set the receiver to turn off
automatically at a specified time.
Press ALT, then press SLEEP on the
remote while the power is on.
Each time you press the button, the display
changes cyclically as follows:
2:00:00 t 1:30:00 t 1:00:00 t 0:30:00 t
OFF
Tip
To check the remaining time before the receiver turns
off, press SLEEP. The remaining time appears in the
display.
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Adjustments using the
CUSTOMIZE menu
The CUSTOMIZE menu allows you to make
the following adjustments.
1 Press MAIN MENU repeatedly to select
“ CUSTOMIZE ”.
2 Turn MENU (STR-DE995 only) or press
/ (STR-DE895 only) to select the
parameter you want to adjust.
Certain setup parameters may be dimmed in
the display. This means that the selected
parameter is either unavailale or fixed and
unchangeable due to sound field (pages
28–32) or other settings.
3 Turn the +/– (STR-DE995 only) or jog
dial (STR-DE895 only) to select the
setting you want.
The setting is entered automatically except
for the setting of “DIGITAL ASSIGN?”.
4 Press ENTER if you select the setting
for “DIGITAL ASSIGN?”.
5 Repeat steps 2 and 3 until you have set
all of the parameters that follow.
Initial settings
Parameter Initial setting
SB DEC [XXXXXX] AUTO
DECODE [XXXX] PCM (for DVD,
CD/SACD, MD/TAPE),
AUTO (for VIDEO 2)
POWER SAVE [XXX] OFF
OSD H.POSI [XX]* 4
OSD V.POSI [XX]* 4
DIGITAL ASSIGN? depends on the digital input
x Surround back decoding mode
(SB DEC [XXXXXX])
You can also set this parameter using SURR
BACK DECODING on the front panel. For
details, see page 31.
x Decode priority (DECODE [XXXX])
Sets the appropriate decoding for incoming
digital signals.
• PCM priority mode (DECODE [PCM])
Use to enjoy playback from audio CD
(PCM), DVD and MD. When used with
media other than CD, DVD or MD, you may
experience noise and “DECODE ERROR”
appears in the display. If this happens,
switch to AUTO mode.
• AUTO mode (DECODE [AUTO])
Use to enjoy playback from audio CD
(PCM), DVD, DTS-CD and DTS-LD
sources. However, with audio CDs, you may
not be able to listen the very first moments
of each track.
Normally, use as-is with the initial settings
above.
x CONTROL A1 power save function
(POWER SAVE [XXX])
When set to “OFF”, you can turn on the
receiver automatically when the component
connected via monaural miniplug cord (see
page 14) is turned on and the playback is
started. However, the receiver will not be
turned on automatically if set to “ON”.
When set to “ON”, you can save the power
consumption of the receiver during standby
mode.
* STR-DE995 only.
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x OSD horizontal position (OSD H.POSI
[XX]) (STR-DE995 only)
Lets you adjust the position of the on-screen
display horizontally.
x OSD vertical position (OSD V.POSI
[XX]) (STR-DE995 only)
Lets you adjust the position of the on-screen
display vertically.
x Digital assign (DIGITAL ASSIGN?)
Lets you assign an INPUT SELECTOR’s
digital input to another INPUT SELECTOR
with only analog input. You can make the
following digital assignment.
Digital inputs INPUT SELECTOR that
(assignable) can be assigned to
DVD COAXIAL DVD, VIDEO 1, VIDEO 2
TV/SAT OPTICAL TV/SAT, VIDEO 1,
VIDEO 2
MD/TAPE OPTICAL MD/TAPE, VIDEO 1,
VIDEO 2
CD/SACD OPTICAL CD/SACD, VIDEO 1,
VIDEO 2
VIDEO 3 OPTICAL VIDEO 3, VIDEO 1,
VIDEO 2
For example, if you want to assign TV/SAT
OPTICAL’s digital input to VIDEO 1, select
“TV/SAT t VIDEO 1”. Otherwise, select “TV/SAT
t TV/SAT”.
Changing the command
mode of the receiver
This function is useful when you use 2 Sony
receivers in the same room.
1 Turn off the receiver.
2 Hold down ENTER and press ?/1 to
turn on the receiver.
“COM MODE [AVX]” appears in the
display. Each time you repeat the procedure
above, the display changes as follows:
COM MODE [AV1] y COM MODE
[AV2]
Tip
The initial setting is “COM MODE [AV2]”.
Notes
• The initial setting for the command mode of the
supplied remote is “AV2”.
• If the command mode of the receiver and the
remote is different, you cannot use the remote to
operate the receiver.
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CONTROL A1 control
system
Getting Started
This section explains the basic functions
of the CONTROL A1 Control System.
Certain components have special
functions, such as “CD Synchro Dubbing”
on cassette decks, that require CONTROL
A1 connections. For detailed information
regarding specific operations, be sure to
also refer to the Operating Instructions
supplied with your component(s).
The CONTROL A1II Control System was
designed to simplify the operation of audio
systems composed of separate Sony
components. CONTROL A1II connections
provide a path for the transmission of control
signals which enable automatic operation and
control features usually associated with
integrated systems.
Currently, CONTROL A1II connections
between a Sony CD player, amplifier
(receiver), MD deck and cassette deck provide
automatic function selection and synchronized
recording.
In the future, the CONTROL A1II connection
will work as a multifunction bus allowing you
to control various functions for each
component.
Notes
• The CONTROL A1II Control System is designed to
maintain upward compatibility as the Control
System is upgraded to handle new functions. In this
case, however, older components will not be
compatible with the new functions.
• Do not operate a 2 way remote control unit when
the CONTROL A1II jacks are connected via a PC
interface kit to a personal computer running “MD
Editor” or similar application. Also, do not operate
the connected component in a manner contrary to
the functions of the application, as this may cause
the application to operate incorrectly.
CONTROL A1 and CONTROL A1
compatibility
The CONTROL A1 control system has been
updated to the CONTROL A1II which is the
standard system in the Sony 300 disc CD changer
and other recent Sony components. Components
with CONTROL A1 jacks are compatible with
components with CONTROL A1II, and can be
connected to each other. Basically, the majority of
the functions available with the CONTROL A1
control system will be available with the
CONTROL A1II control system.
However, when making connections between
components with CONTROL A1 jacks and
components with CONTROL A1II jacks, the
number of functions that can be controlled may be
limited depending on the component. For detailed
information, refer to the operating instructions
supplied with the component(s).
Connections
Connect monaural mini-plug cords in series to
the CONTROL A1II jacks on the back of each
component. You can connect up to 10
CONTROL A1II compatible components in
any order. However, you can connect only one
of each type of component (i.e., 1 CD player, 1
MD deck, 1 tape deck and 1 receiver).
(You may be able to connect more than one CD
player or MD deck, depending on the model.
Refer to the operating instructions supplied
with the respective component for details.)
Example
Amplifier
(Receiver)CDplayerMDdeck
Tape
deck
Other
component
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In the CONTROL A1II control system, the
control signals flow both ways, so there is no
distinction of IN and OUT jacks. If a
component has more than one CONTROL A1II
jack, you can use either one, or connect
different components to each jack.
Jacks and connection examples
CONTROL A1
CONTROL A1
On CONTROL A1 jacks and
connections
CD player
MD deck
It is possible to make connections between
CONTROL A1 and CONTROL A1II jacks.
For details regarding particular connections or
set up options, refer to the operating
instructions supplied with the component(s).
About the connecting cord
Some CONTROL A1 compatible components
are supplied with a connecting cord as an
accessory. In this case, use the connecting cord
for your connection.
When using a commercially available cord, use
a monaural mini-plug cord less than 2 meters
long, with no resistance (such as the Sony
RK-G69HG).
Basic Functions
The CONTROL A1II functions will operate as
long as the component you want to operate is
turned on, even if all of the other connected
components are not turned on.
Automatic function selection
When you connect a CONTROL A1II
compatible Sony amplifier (or receiver) to
other Sony components using monaural miniplug cords, the function selector on the
amplifier (or receiver) automatically switches
to the correct input when you press the play
button on one of the connected components.
Notes
• You must connect a CONTROL A1 compatible
amplifier (receiver) using a monaural mini-plug
cord in order to take advantage of the automatic
function selection feature.
• This function only works when the components are
connected to the amplifier (or receiver) inputs
according to the names on the function buttons.
Certain receivers allow you to switch the names of
the function buttons. In this case, refer to the
operating instructions supplied with the receiver.
• When recording, do not play any components other
than the recording source. It will cause the
automatic function selection to operate.
Synchronized recording
This function lets you conduct synchronized
recording between the selected source and
recorder components.
1 Set the function selector on the
amplifier (or receiver) to the source
component.
2 Set the source component to pause
mode (make sure both the N and X
indicators light together).
3 Set the recorder component to the
REC-PAUSE mode.
4 Press PAUSE on the recorder
component.
The source component is released from
the pause mode, and recording begins
shortly thereafter.
When playback ends from the source
component, recording stops.
Notes
• Do not set more than one component to the pause
mode.
• Certain recorder components may be equipped with
a special synchronized recording function that uses
the CONTROL A1II Control System, such as
“CD Synchro Dubbing”. In this case, refer to the
operating instructions supplied with the recorder
component.
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Operations Using the Remote RM-PP412 and RM-PG412
You can use the remote RM-PP412 (STRDE895 models of area code CA only) and RMPG412 (STR-DE995 models of area code CA
only and STR-DE895 models of area code U,
E2/E3, MX only) to operate the components in
your system.
Before you use your
remote
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.
Tip
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.
Remote button
description
RM-PP412 RM-PG412
P
USE MODE
SYSTEM STANDBY
VIDEO3 DVD
MD/TAPE CD/SACD
MULTI CH SOURCE
?/1
SLEEP
TUNER
TV ?/1 AV ?/1
USE MODE
SYSTEM STANDBY
VIDEO1 VIDEO2
AV1 AV2 2ND
TAPE MD/DAT
TV/SAT
M1 M2
TUNER PHONO
2CH
A.F.D.
MOVIE
MUSIC
123
AAC
TEST
TONE
456
AUDIO
789
SUBTITLE ENTER
.
0/10 >10/11 12
SHIFT
D.TUNING DISC ALT
m
ANT
H
TOP MENU/
GUIDE
G
DISPLAY
TV VOL TV CH
SWAP/
ANGLE
>
M
CLEAR
F
f
RETURN/EXIT
BI-LING
JUMP/
TIME
-
SEARCH MODE
X
AV MENU
g
O
TV/
VIDEO
WIDE ON SCREEN
SB
DECODINGDIRECT
PRESET/
CH/D.SKIP
x
MUTING
MASTER
VOL
MAIN
MENU
Turns the receiver on or off.
function and the duration
which the receiver turns
off automatically.
PL
VIDEO3 DVD
CD/SACD
MULTI CH SOURCE
TV ?/1 AV ?/1
VIDEO1 VIDEO2
AV1 AV2
TV/SAT
PHONO AUX
RM-PP412 and RM-PG412
ENTER/
EXECUTE
The tables below show the settings of each
button.
Remote Operations Function
Button
?/1 Receiver
SLEEP Receiver Activates the sleep
?/1
SLEEP
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Remote Operations Function
Button
VIDEO1 Receiver To watch VCR.
(VTR mode 3)
VIDEO2 Receiver To watch VCR.
(VTR mode 1)
VIDEO3 Receiver To watch VCR.
(VTR mode 2)
DVD Receiver To watch DVD.
TV/SAT Receiver To watch TV programs
or satellite receiver.
CD/SACD Receiver To listen to compact
disc.
TUNER Receiver To listen to radio
programs.
PHONO Receiver To listen to turntable.
MULTI CH Receiver Selects MULTI CH IN
source.
2CH Receiver Selects 2CH STEREO
mode.
A.F.D. Receiver Selects A.F.D. AUTO,
PRO LOGIC, PLII
MOVIE, PLII MUSIC,
Neo:6 Cinema and Neo:6
Music.
MOVIE Receiver Selects CINEMA ST.EX
A, CINEMA ST.EX B
and CINEMA ST.EX C.
MUSIC Receiver Selects HALL, JAZZ
CLUB and LIVE
CONCERT.
TEST Receiver Press to output test tone.
TONE
DIRECT Receiver Selects 2CH ANALOG
DIRECT.
AAC Receiver Selects Dual Mono or
BI-LING Bilingual sound of
Dolby Digital, DTS or
AAC, etc.
SB Receiver Press to select the
DECODING surround back decoding
modes.
Remote Operations Function
Button
SHIFT Receiver Press repeatedly to
select a memory page
for presetting radio
stations or tuning to
preset stations.
D.TUNING Receiver Tuner station direct key-
in-mode.
MUTING Receiver Mutes the sound from
the receiver.
V/v Receiver Select a menu item.
B/b Receiver Makes adjustment or
change the setting.
MASTER Receiver Adjusts the master
VOL +/– volume of the receiver.
MAIN Receiver Press this button
MENU repeatedly to select one
of the four cursor
modes: SET UP,
LEVEL, EQUALIZER
and CUSTOMIZE.
ON Receiver To display the menus
SCREEN of the receiver on the
TV screen.
AV ?/1 TV/VCR/ Turns the audio and
CD player/ video components on or
VCD player/ off.
LD player/
DVD player/
MD deck/
DAT deck
SYSTEM Receiver/ Turns off the receiver
STANDBY TV/VCR/ and other Sony audio/
(Press Satellite tuner/ video components.
AV ?/1 CD player/
and ?/1 VCD player/
at the LD player/
same time) DVD player/
MD deck/
DAT deck
continued
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Remote button description
(continued)
Remote Operations Function
Button
1–9 and Receiver Use with “SHIFT” button
0/10 to preset radio station or
tuning to preset stations
and with “D.TUNING”
for direct tuning.
CD player/ Select track numbers.
VCD player/ 0/10 selects track 10.
LD player/
MD deck/
DAT deck
TV/VCR/ Select channel numbers.
Satellite tuner
>10/11 CD player/ Select track numbers
VCD player/ over 10.
LD player/
MD deck/
Tape deck
AUDIO TV/ VCR/ Changes the sound to
DVD player Multiplex, Bilingual or
Multi channel TV Sound.
SWAP*/ TV Swaps the small and
ANGLE large picture.
DVD player To select viewing angle
or changes the angles.
JUMP/ TV Toggles between the
TIME previous and the current
channels.
CD player/ Shows the time or
VCD player/ displays the playing time
DVD player of disc, etc.
* Only for Sony TVs with the picture-in-picture
function.
Remote Operations Function
Button
PRESET/ Receiver Scans and selects preset
CH/ stations.
D.SKIP +/–
ENTER TV/VCR/ After selecting a
DISC CD player/ Selects a disc directly
ANT VCR Selects output signal
./> VCR/ Skips tracks.
m/M CD player/ Searches tracks
TV/VCR/ Selects preset channels.
satellite tuner
CD player/ Skips discs (multi-disc
VCD player/ changer only).
DVD player/
MD deck
satellite tuner/ channel, disc or track
LD player/ using the numeric
MD deck/ buttons, press to enter
DAT deck/ the value.
Tape deck
VCD player (multi-disc changer
only).
from aerial terminal: TV
signal or VCR program.
CD player/
VCD player/
DVD player/
LD player/
MD deck/
DAT deck/
Tape deck
VCD player/ (forward or backward).
DVD player/
LD player/
MD deck
VCR/ Fastforwards or
DAT deck/ rewinds.
Tape deck
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Remote Operations Function
Button
N VCR/ Starts play.
CD player/
VCD player/
LD player/
DVD player/
MD deck/
DAT deck/
Tape deck
X VCR/ Pauses play or record.
CD player/ (Also starts recording
VCD player/ with components in
LD player/ record standby.)
DVD player/
MD deck/
DAT deck/
Tape deck
x VCR/ Stops play.
CD player/
VCD player/
LD player/
DVD player/
MD deck/
DAT deck/
Tape deck
DISPLAY TV/VCR/ Selects information
VCD player/ displayed on the TV
LD player/ screen.
DVD player
RETURN/ VCD player/ Returns to the previous
EXIT LD player/ menu.
DVD player
Satellite tuner Exits the menu.
SUBTITLE DVD player Changes the subtitles.
CLEAR DVD player Press if you made a
mistake when you press
the number button or
press to return to the
continuous play etc.
Remote Operations Function
Button
SEARCH DVD player Select searching mode.
MODE Press to select the unit
TOP MENU/ DVD player Displays DVD title.
GUIDE
AV MENU VCR/ Displays menu.
O VCD player/ Returns to the previous
V/v/B/b VCR/ Selects a menu item.
ENTER/ VCR/ Press to enter the
EXECUTE Satellite tuner/ selection.
TV ?/1 TV Turns the TV on or off.
-/-- TV Selects the channel
TV VOL TV Adjust the volume of
+/– the TV.
TV CH +/– TV Select preset TV
TV/ TV Selects input signal:
VIDEO TV input or video
WIDE TV Selects the wide
USE MODE Remote To set up the remote.
AV1 and Remote Select the command
AV2 mode of the remote.
SOURCE Remote Selects 2ND AV
ALT Remote Change remote key
satellite tuner Displays guide menu.
Satellite tuner/
DVD player
LD player/ menu or exits the
DVD player menu.
Satellite tuner/
DVD player
DVD player
for search (track,
index, etc.)
entry mode, either one
or two digit.
channels.
input.
picture mode.
output.
function to activate
those buttons with
orange printing.
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continued
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Remote button description
(continued)
RM-PP412 only
Remote Operations Function
Button
MD/TAPE Receiver To listen to Minidisc or
audio tape.
AUX Receiver To listen to an audio
equipment.
RM-PG412 only
Remote Operations Function
Button
TAPE Receiver To listen to audio tape.
MD/DAT Receiver To listen to Minidisc
or DAT deck.
2ND Remote Select the command
mode of the remote.
M1 and Remote To perform several
M2 commands in sequence
automatically.
Notes
• Some functions explained in this section may not
work depending on the model of the receiver.
• The above explanation is intended to serve as an
example only. Therefore, depending on the
component the above operation may not be possible
or may operate differently than described.
• To activate the buttons with orange printing, press
ALT first before pressing the buttons.
• Press MAIN MENU on the remote before you use
the V/v/B/b buttons for receiver operation.
• Press TOP MENU/GUIDE or AV MENU on the
remote before you use the remote to control the
satellite tuner, VCR and DVD player.
• RM-PP412
– (STR-DE895) The AUX, AAC BI-LING, 12 and
ON SCREEN buttons on the remote are not
available.
• RM-PG412
– (STR-DE995) The AAC BI-LING and 12 buttons
on the remote are not available.
– (STR-DE895) The AAC BI-LING, 12 and ON
SCREEN buttons on the remote are not available.
Selecting the command
mode of the remote
Set the remote command mode using the USE
MODE button and the remote command mode
buttons.
Selecting the command mode
You can switch the command mode (AV1 or
AV2) of the remote. If the command mode of
the receiver and the remote is different, you
cannot use the remote to operate the receiver.
Press AV1 or AV2 while pressing down
USE MODE.
The indicator lights once (twice for AV2) , then
the command mode switches.
To check the command mode of the
remote
Press USE MODE. You can check the remote
by the indicator.
Mode Indicator lights
AV1 once
AV2 twice
To reset the remote to factory
settings
Press =/1, AV =/1, and MASTER VOL – at
the same time.
The indicator lights 3 times, then goes off.
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Programming the remote
You can program the remote to control nonSony components by changing the code. Once
the control signals have been memorized, you
can use those components as part of your
system.
Furthermore, you can also program the remote
for Sony components that the remote is unable
to control. Note that the remote can only
control components that accept infrared
wireless control signals.
1 Press AV ?/1 while pressing down USE
MODE.
The indicator lights.
2 Press the input selector button
(including TV ?/1) for the component
you want to control.
For example, if you are going to control a
CD player, press CD/SACD.
3 Press the numeric buttons to enter the
numeric code (or one of the codes if
more than one code exists)
corresponding to the component and
the maker of the component you want
to control.
See the tables on pages 52–53 for
information on the numeric code(s)
corresponding to the component and the
maker of the component (the first digit and
the last two digits of the numeric code
correspond to the category and the maker’s
code respectively.)
4 Press ENTER.
Once the numeric code has been verified,
the indicator slowly flashes twice and the
remote automatically exits the programming
mode.
5 Repeat steps 1 to 4 to control other
components.
To cancel programming
Press USE MODE during any step. The remote
automatically exits the programming mode.
To activate the input source after
programming
Press the programmed button to activate the
input source you want.
If programming is unsuccessful,
check the following:
• If the indicator does not light up in step 1, the
batteries are weak. Replace both batteries.
• If the indicator flashes 4 times in quick succession
while entering the numeric code, an error has
occurred. Start again from step 1.
Notes
• The indicator turns off while a valid button is
pressed.
• In step 2, if several input selector buttons are
pressed, only the last pressed button is valid.
• In step 2, if you press TV ?/1, only TV VOL +/–,
TV CH +/–, TV/VIDEO and WIDE buttons are
reprogrammed.
• In step 3, if an input selector button is pressed, the
new input source is selected and the programming
procedure returns to the beginning of step 3.
• For the numeric codes, only the first three numbers
entered are valid.
To clear the memory of the remote
To clear all programmed and learned signals,
do the following to reset the remote to factory
settings.
Press ?/1, AV ?/1 and MASTER VOL – at
the same time.
The indicator flashes 3 times, then goes off.
continued
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Programming the remote (continued)
The numeric codes corresponding to
the component and the maker of the
component
Use the numeric codes in the tables below to
control non-Sony components and also Sony
components that the remote is normally unable
to control. Since the remote signal that a
component accepts differs depending on the
model and year of the component, more than
one numeric code may be assigned to a
component. If you fail to program your remote
using one of the codes, try using other codes.
Notes
• The numeric codes are based on the latest
information available for each brand. There is a
chance, however, that your component will not
respond to some or all of the codes.
• All of the input selectors on this remote may not be
available when used with your particular
component.
To control a CD player
Maker Code(s)
SONY 101, 102, 103
DENON 104, 123
JVC 105, 106, 107
KENWOOD 108, 109, 110
MAGNAVOX 111, 116
MARANTZ 116
ONKYO 112, 113, 114
PANASONIC 115
PHILIPS 116
PIONEER 117
TECHNICS 115, 118, 119
YAMAHA 120, 121, 122
To control a DAT deck
Maker Code(s)
SONY 203
PIONEER 219
To control an MD deck
Maker Code(s)
SONY 301
DENON 302
JVC 303
KENWOOD 304
To control a tape deck
Maker Code(s)
SONY 201, 202
DENON 204, 205
KENWOOD 206, 207, 208, 209
NAKAMICHI 210
PANASONIC 216
PHILIPS 211, 212
PIONEER 213, 214
TECHNICS 215, 216
YAMAHA 217, 218
To control an LD player
Maker Code(s)
SONY 601, 602, 603
PIONEER 606
To control a video CD player
Maker Code(s)
SONY 605
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To control a VCR
Maker Code(s)
SONY 701, 702, 703, 704, 705,
706
AIWA 710, 750, 757, 758
AKAI 707, 708, 709, 759
BLAUPUNKT 740
EMERSON 711, 712, 713, 714, 715,
716, 750
FISHER 717, 718, 719, 720
GENERAL ELECTRIC 721, 722, 730
GOLDSTAR 723, 753
GRUNDIG 724
HITACHI 722, 725, 729, 741
ITT/NOKIA 717
JVC 726, 727, 728, 736
MAGNAVOX 730, 731, 738
MITSUBISHI/MGA 732, 733, 734, 735
NEC 736
PANASONIC 729, 730, 737, 738, 739,
740
PHILIPS 729, 730, 731
PIONEER 729
RCA/PROSCAN 722, 729, 730, 731, 741,
747
SAMSUNG 742, 743, 744, 745
SANYO 717, 720, 746
SHARP 748, 749
TELEFUNKEN 751, 752
TOSHIBA 747, 755, 756
ZENITH 754
To control a DVD player
Maker Code(s)
SONY 401, 402, 403
PANASONIC 406, 408
PHILIPS 407
PIONEER 409
TOSHIBA 404
DENON 405
To control a TV
Maker Code(s)
SONY 501, 502
DAEWOO 504, 505, 506, 507, 515,
544
FISHER 508
GOLDSTAR 503, 511, 512, 515, 534,
544
GRUNDIG 517, 534
HITACHI 513, 514, 515, 544
ITT/NOKIA 521, 522
JVC 516
MAGNAVOX 503, 518, 544
MITSUBISHI/MGA 503, 519, 544
NEC 503, 520, 544
PANASONIC 509, 524
PHILIPS 515, 518
PIONEER 509, 525, 526, 540
RCA/PROSCAN 510, 527, 528, 529, 544
SAMSUNG 503, 515, 531, 532, 533,
534, 544
SANYO 508, 545, 546, 547
SHARP 535
TELEFUNKEN 523, 536, 537, 538
THOMSON 530, 537, 539
TOSHIBA 535, 540, 541
ZENITH 542, 543
To control a satellite tuner or cable
box
Maker Code(s)
SONY 801, 802, 803, 804
JERROLD/G.I. 806, 807, 808, 809, 810,
811, 812, 813, 814
PANASONIC 818
RCA 805, 819
S. ATLANTA 815, 816, 817
To control a tuner
Maker Code(s)
SONY 002, 003, 004, 005
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Learning the commands
of your components
(RM-PG412 only)
By using the Learning function, it is possible
for this remote to perform learned commands.
Setting remote control codes that
are not stored in the remote
When a remote control code is not one of the
presets stored in the remote, it is possible for
the remote to learn the code using the Learning
function.
1 Press TV ?/1 while pressing down USE
MODE.
The indicator lights.
2 Press the input selector button
(including TV ?/1) for the component
you want to learn functions for.
For example, if you are going to learn an
operation for a CD player, press CD/SACD.
3 Press the button you want to use for
the Learning function.
The indicator turns off while a valid button
is pressed, then blinks slowly.
4 Point the remote control code receiver
section of the remote towards the
receiver/transmitter on the remote
control to be learned.
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5 Press the appropriate button on the
remote control to be learned to send
the remote button code.
Lightly pressing the button once should be
sufficient.
If learning is completed successfully, the
indicator slowly flashes twice and the
remote automatically exits the learning
mode.
When learning is not completed
successfully, the indicator flashes 4 times in
quick succession and the procedure returns
to step 5.
If the memory of the remote is already full,
the indicator flashes 8 times in quick
succession and the remote automatically
exits the learning mode.
Notes
• You can program more than 80 keys for the
Learning function. In some cases, you may not be
able to program even if you have not programmed
80 buttons. The number of buttons you can program
for each input selector button are shown in the
following table.
Input selector Number of Buttons
button area you can program
VIDEO 1, VIDEO 2, 78 keys
DVD
VIDEO 3, TV/SAT, 78 keys
TAPE
MD/DAT, CD/SACD, 78 keys
TUNER
PHONO, MULTI CH 52 keys
TV buttons (TV ?/1, 7 keys
TV VOL +/–, TV CH +/–,
WIDE, TV/VIDEO)
• In steps 2 and 3, the indicator turns off while a valid
button is pressed.
• In step 3, if several buttons that can be used for
learning are pressed, only the last pressed button is
valid. The indicator blinks slowly, it turns ON while
a valid button is pressed.
• In step 5, if a button that can be used for learning is
pressed, the new button is selected and the learning
procedure returns to the beginning of step 5.
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To activate the input source after
programming
Press the programmed button to activate the
input source you want.
To cancel learning
Press USE MODE during any step. The remote
automatically exits the learning mode.
To clear the learned codes
Start over from step 1. After step 3, press
TV ?/1 for more than 2 seconds. The indicator
lights twice slowly and the learned code is
cleared. If TV ?/1 is pressed less than 2
seconds, the learning procedure returns to the
beginning of step 5.
When a learned code is cleared, if the button
was previously programmed for another input
selector, the programmed code for that button
can be used.
To clear the memory of the remote
To clear all programmed and learned signals,
do the following to reset the remote to factory
settings.
Press ?/1, AV ?/1, and MASTER VOL –
at the same time.
The indicator flashes 3 times, then goes off.
To use a command that has been
learned
When selecting a learned input selector, press
the learned button for that input selector.
Performing several
commands in sequence
automatically
(Macro Play)
(RM-PG412 only)
The Macro Play function lets you link several
IR codes in a sequential order as a single
command. The remote provides 2 macro lists
(M1 and M2). You can specify up to 10 IR
codes for each macro list.
Setting the sequence of IR codes
1 Press M1 (or M2) while pressing down
USE MODE.
The indicator lights.
2 Press the numeric buttons to select the
macro step number.
For example, to program step 1, press 1.
The indicator blinks slowly.
3 Point the remote control code receiver
section of the remote towards the
receiver/transmitter on the remote
control to be learned.
4 Press the appropriate button on the
remote control to be learned to send
the remote button code.
Lightly pressing the button once should be
sufficient.
If learning is completed successfully, the
indicator slowly flashes twice and the
remote automatically exits the learning
mode.
When learning is not completed
successfully, the indicator flashes 4 times in
quick succession and the procedure returns
to step 4.
5 Repeat steps 1 through 4 to program up
to 10 IR codes.
Operations Using the Remote RM-PP412 and RM-PG412
continued
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GB
Performing several commands in sequence
automatically (Macro Play) (continued)
Tip
If programming is unsuccessful, check the following:
– If the indicator does not light up in step 1, the
batteries are weak. Replace both batteries.
– If the indicator lights 4 times in quick
succession in step 3, an error has occurred. Start
again from step 1.
To cancel programming
Press USE MODE during any step. The remote
automatically exits the macro setting mode.
To delay the output of an IR code
Start over from step 1. In step 3,
• Press M1 (TV/SAT) when the macro setting
is M1.
• Press M2 (TAPE) when the macro setting is
M2.
1 second delay is programmed at this program
step. The indicator lights twice slowly, then the
remote automatically exits the macro setting
mode.
To clear the programmed IR codes
Clear each macro step individually. In step 3,
• Press M1 (TV/SAT) when the macro setting
is M1.
• Press M2 (TAPE) when the macro setting is
M2.
The IR code is cleared. The indicator lights
twice slowly, then the remote automatically
exits the macro setting mode.
To start macro play
Press M1 (TV/SAT) or M2 (TAPE) while the
ALT indicator turns ON.
Note
If the Macro Play function does not work properly,
program a delay between each operation. See “To
delay the output of an IR code”.
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Operations Using the Remote RM-LG112
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SYSTEM STANDBY
SLEEP
TV ?/1 AV ?/1
SHIFT
TOP MENU/
GUIDE
AV MENU
MUTING
MASTER
VOL
DISPLAY
TV VOL TV CH
WIDE ON SCREEN
TV/
VIDEO
MAIN
MENU
RETURN/EXIT
D.TUNING DISC ALT
ANT
CLEAR
SEARCH MODE
2CH
A.F.D.
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MOVIE
SUBTITLE ENTER
MUSIC
AUDIO
SWAP/
ANGLE
JUMP/
TIME
PRESET/
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TEST
TONE
SB
DECODINGDIRECT
AAC
BI-LING
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You can use the remote RM-LG112 (STRDE995 models of area code U only) to operate
the components in your system.
Before you use your
remote
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.
Tip
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.
Remote button
description
Display
Scroll key/
PUSH
ENTER/
EXECUTE
The tables below show the settings of each
button.
Remote Operations Function
Button
?/1 Receiver
SLEEP Receiver Activates the sleep
Turns the receiver on or off.
function and the duration
which the receiver turns
off automatically.
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Remote button description
(continued)
Remote Operations Function
Button
2CH Receiver Selects 2CH STEREO
mode.
A.F.D. Receiver Selects A.F.D. AUTO,
PRO LOGIC, PLII
MOVIE, PLII MUSIC,
Neo:6 Cinema and Neo:6
Music.
MOVIE Receiver Selects CINEMA ST.EX
A, CINEMA ST.EX B
and CINEMA ST.EX C.
MUSIC Receiver Selects HALL, JAZZ
CLUB and LIVE
CONCERT.
TEST Receiver Press to output test tone.
TONE
DIRECT Receiver Selects 2CH ANALOG
DIRECT.
AAC Receiver Selects Dual Mono or
BI-LING Bilingual sound of
Dolby Digital, DTS or
AAC, etc.
SB Receiver Press to select the
DECODING surround back decoding
modes.
SHIFT Receiver Press repeatedly to
select a memory page
for presetting radio
stations or tuning to
preset stations.
D.TUNING Receiver Tuner station direct key-
in-mode.
MUTING Receiver Mutes the sound from
the receiver.
V/v Receiver Select a menu item.
B/b Receiver Makes adjustment or
change the setting.
MASTER Receiver Adjusts the master
VOL +/– volume of the receiver.
MAIN Receiver Press this button
MENU repeatedly to select one
of the four cursor
modes: SET UP,
LEVEL, EQUALIZER
and CUSTOMIZE.
ON Receiver To display the menus
SCREEN of the receiver on the
TV screen.
Remote Operations Function
Button
AV ?/1 TV/VCR/ Turns the audio and
CD player/ video components on or
VCD player/ off.
LD player/
DVD player/
MD deck/
DAT deck
SYSTEM Receiver/ Turns off the receiver
STANDBY TV/VCR/ and other Sony audio/
(Press Satellite tuner/ video components.
AV ?/1 CD player/
and ?/1 VCD player/
at the LD player/
same time) DVD player/
MD deck/
DAT deck
1–9 and Receiver Use with “SHIFT”
0/10 button to preset radio
station or tuning to
preset stations and with
“D.TUNING” for direct
tuning.
CD player/ Select track numbers.
VCD player/ 0/10 selects track 10.
LD player/
MD deck/
DAT deck
TV/VCR/ Select channel numbers.
Satellite tuner
>10/11 CD player/ Select track numbers
VCD player/ over 10.
LD player/
MD deck/
Tape deck
AUDIO TV/ VCR/ Changes the sound to
DVD player Multiplex, Bilingual or
Multi channel TV
Sound.
SWAP*/ TV Swaps the small and
ANGLE large picture.
DVD player To select viewing angle
or changes the angles.
* Only for Sony TVs with the picture-in-picture
function.
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Remote Operations Function
Button
JUMP/ TV Toggles between the
TIME previous and the current
CD player/ Shows the time or
VCD player/ displays the playing
DVD player time of disc, etc.
PRESET/ Receiver Scans and selects preset
CH/ stations.
D.SKIP +/–
ENTER TV/VCR/ After selecting a
DISC CD player/ Selects a disc directly
ANT VCR Selects output signal
./> VCR/ Skips tracks.
m/M CD player/ Searches tracks
TV/VCR/ Selects preset channels.
satellite tuner
CD player/ Skips discs (multi-disc
VCD player/ changer only).
DVD player/
MD deck
satellite tuner/ channel, disc or track
LD player/ using the numeric
MD deck/ buttons, press to enter
DAT deck/ the value.
Tape deck
VCD player (multi-disc changer
CD player/
VCD player/
DVD player/
LD player/
MD deck/
DAT deck/
Tape deck
VCD player/ (forward or backward).
DVD player/
LD player/
MD deck
VCR/ Fastforwards or
DAT deck/ rewinds.
Tape deck
channels.
only).
from aerial terminal: TV
signal or VCR program.
Remote Operations Function
Button
N VCR/ Starts play.
CD player/
VCD player/
LD player/
DVD player/
MD deck/
DAT deck/
Tape deck
X VCR/ Pauses play or record.
CD player/ (Also starts recording
VCD player/ with components in
LD player/ record standby.)
DVD player/
MD deck/
DAT deck/
Tape deck
x VCR/ Stops play.
CD player/
VCD player/
LD player/
DVD player/
MD deck/
DAT deck/
Tape deck
DISPLAY TV/VCR/ Selects information
VCD player/ displayed on the TV
LD player/ screen.
DVD player
RETURN/ VCD player/ Returns to the previous
EXIT LD player/ menu.
DVD player
Satellite tuner Exits the menu.
SUBTITLE DVD player Changes the subtitles.
CLEAR DVD player Press if you made a
mistake when you press
the number button or
press to return to the
continuous play etc.
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Remote button description
(continued)
Remote Operations Function
Button
SEARCH DVD player Select searching mode.
MODE Press to select the unit
TOP MENU/ DVD player Displays DVD title.
GUIDE
AV MENU VCR/ Displays menu.
O VCD player/ Returns to the previous
V/v/B/b VCR/ Selects a menu item.
ENTER/ VCR/ Press to enter the
EXECUTE Satellite tuner/ selection.
TV ?/1 TV Turns the TV on or off.
-/-- TV Selects the channel
TV VOL TV Adjust the volume of
+/– the TV.
TV CH +/– TV Select preset TV
TV/ TV Selects input signal:
VIDEO TV input or video
WIDE TV Selects the wide
USE MODE Remote To set up the remote.
ALT Remote Change remote key
Scroll key/ Remote Select the input
PUSH selector, macro and
satellite tuner Displays guide menu.
Satellite tuner/
DVD player
LD player/ menu or exits the
DVD player menu.
Satellite tuner/
DVD player
DVD player
for search (track,
index, etc.)
entry mode, either one
or two digit.
channels.
input.
picture mode.
function to activate
those buttons with
orange printing.
command mode of the
remote.
To select the input selectors
Push the scroll key/PUSH towards v or V.
Display Function
VIDEO1 To watch VCR.
(VTR mode 3)
VIDEO2 To watch VCR.
(VTR mode 1)
VIDEO3 To watch VCR.
(VTR mode 2)
DVD To watch DVD.
TV/SAT To watch TV programs or
satellite receiver.
TAPE To listen to audio tape.
MD/DAT To listen to Minidisc or
DAT deck.
CD/SACD To listen to compact disc.
TUNER To listen to radio
programs.
PHONO To listen to turntable.
MULTI Selects MULTI CH IN
source.
Notes
• Some functions explained in this section may not
work depending on the model of the receiver.
• The above explanation is intended to serve as an
example only. Therefore, depending on the
component the above operation may not be possible
or may operate differently than described.
• To activate the buttons with orange printing, press
ALT first before pressing the buttons.
• Press MAIN MENU on the remote before you use
the V/v/B/b buttons for receiver operation.
• Press TOP MENU/GUIDE or AV MENU on the
remote before you use the remote to control the
satellite tuner, VCR and DVD player.
• The AAC BI-LING and 12 functions are not
available for set operation.
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Selecting the command
Programming the remote
mode of the remote
Set the remote command mode using the USE
MODE button and scroll key/PUSH.
Selecting the command mode
You can switch the command mode (AV1 or
AV2) of the remote. If the command mode of
the receiver and the remote is different, you
cannot use the remote to operate the receiver.
1 Press ?/1 while pressing down USE
MODE.
2 Push the scroll key/PUSH towards v or
V to select “MAIN”.
3 Press PUSH.
4 Push the scroll key/PUSH towards v or
V to select “AV1” or “AV2”.
5 Press PUSH.
The indicator lights once (twice for AV2),
then the command mode switches. You will
be able to see your selection (AV1 or AV2)
in the display.
To reset the remote to factory
settings
Press =/1, AV =/1, and MASTER VOL – at
the same time.
The indicator lights 3 times, then goes off.
You can program the remote to control nonSony components by changing the code. Once
the control signals have been memorized, you
can use those components as part of your
system.
Furthermore, you can also program the remote
for Sony components that the remote is unable
to control. Note that the remote can only
control components that accept infrared
wireless control signals.
1 Press AV ?/1 while pressing down USE
MODE.
The indicator lights and IR SET appears in
the display.
2 Push the scroll key/PUSH towards v or
V to select the input selector (including
TV ?/1) for the component you want to
control.
For example, if you are going to control a
CD player, select CD/SACD.
3 Press PUSH.
4 Press the numeric buttons to enter the
numeric code (or one of the codes if
more than one code exists)
corresponding to the component and
the maker of the component you want
to control.
See the tables on pages 62–64 for
information on the numeric code(s)
corresponding to the component and the
maker of the component (the first digit and
the last two digits of the numeric code
correspond to the category and the maker’s
code respectively.)
5 Press ENTER.
Once the numeric code has been verified,
the indicator slowly flashes twice and the
remote automatically exits the programming
mode.
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continued
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Programming the remote (continued)
6 Repeat steps 1 to 5 to control other
components.
To cancel programming
Press USE MODE during any step. The remote
automatically exits the programming mode.
To activate the input source after
programming
Press the programmed button to activate the
input source you want.
If programming is unsuccessful,
check the following:
• If the indicator does not light up in step 1, the
batteries are weak. Replace both batteries.
• If the indicator flashes 4 times in quick succession
while entering the numeric code, an error has
occurred. Start again from step 1.
Notes
• The indicator turns off while a valid button is
pressed.
• In step 2, if you press TV ?/1, only TV VOL +/–,
TV CH +/–, TV/VIDEO and WIDE buttons are
reprogrammed.
• For the numeric codes, only the first three numbers
entered are valid.
To clear the memory of the remote
To clear all programmed and learned signals,
do the following to reset the remote to factory
settings.
Press ?/1, AV ?/1 and MASTER VOL – at
the same time.
The indicator flashes 3 times, then goes off.
The numeric codes corresponding to
the component and the maker of the
component
Use the numeric codes in the tables below to
control non-Sony components and also Sony
components that the remote is normally unable
to control. Since the remote signal that a
component accepts differs depending on the
model and year of the component, more than
one numeric code may be assigned to a
component. If you fail to program your remote
using one of the codes, try using other codes.
Notes
• The numeric codes are based on the latest
information available for each brand. There is a
chance, however, that your component will not
respond to some or all of the codes.
• All of the input selectors on this remote may not be
available when used with your particular
component.
To control a CD player
Maker Code(s)
SONY 101, 102, 103
DENON 104, 123
JVC 105, 106, 107
KENWOOD 108, 109, 110
MAGNAVOX 111, 116
MARANTZ 116
ONKYO 112, 113, 114
PANASONIC 115
PHILIPS 116
PIONEER 117
TECHNICS 115, 118, 119
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To control a DAT deck
Maker Code(s)
SONY 203
PIONEER 219
To control an MD deck
Maker Code(s)
SONY 301
DENON 302
JVC 303
KENWOOD 304
To control a tape deck
Maker Code(s)
SONY 201, 202
DENON 204, 205
KENWOOD 206, 207, 208, 209
PANASONIC 216
PHILIPS 211, 212
PIONEER 213, 214
TECHNICS 215, 216
YAMAHA 217, 218
NAKAMICHI 210
To control an LD player
Maker Code(s)
SONY 601, 602, 603
PIONEER 606
To control a video CD player
Maker Code(s)
SONY 605
To control a VCR
Maker Code(s)
SONY 701, 702, 703, 704, 705,
706
AIWA 710, 750, 757, 758
BLAUPUNKT 740
EMERSON 750
GENERAL ELECTRIC 722, 730
HITACHI 722, 729, 741
JVC 726, 727, 728, 736
MAGNAVOX 730, 731, 738
NEC 736
PANASONIC 729, 730, 737, 738, 739,
740
PHILIPS 729, 730, 731
PIONEER 729
RCA/PROSCAN 722, 729, 730, 731, 741,
747
TOSHIBA 747
To control a DVD player
Maker Code(s)
SONY 401, 402, 403
PANASONIC 406, 408
PHILIPS 407
PIONEER 409
TOSHIBA 404
DENON 405
To control a tuner
Maker Code(s)
SONY 002, 003, 004, 005
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Programming the remote (continued)
Learning the commands
To control a TV
Maker Code(s)
SONY 501, 502
DAEWOO 515, 544
FISHER 508
GOLDSTAR 503, 515, 534, 544
GRUNDIG 534
HITACHI 515, 544
JVC 516
MAGNAVOX 503, 518, 544
MITSUBISHI/MGA 503, 544
NEC 503, 544
PANASONIC 509, 524
PHILIPS 515, 518
PIONEER 509, 525, 526, 540
RCA/PROSCAN 510, 527, 528, 529, 544
SAMSUNG 503, 515, 531, 532, 533,
534, 544
SANYO 508, 545, 546, 547
SHARP 535
TOSHIBA 535, 540
ZENITH 542, 543
To control a satellite tuner or cable
box
Maker Code(s)
SONY 801, 802, 803, 804
JERROLD/G.I. 806, 807, 808, 809, 810,
811, 812, 813, 814
PANASONIC 818
RCA 805, 819
S. ATLANTA 815, 816, 817
of your components
By using the Learning function, it is possible
for this remote to perform learned commands.
Setting remote control codes that
are not stored in the remote
When a remote control code is not one of the
presets stored in the remote, it is possible for
the remote to learn the code using the Learning
function.
1 Press TV ?/1 while pressing down USE
MODE.
The indicator lights and LEARN appears in
the display.
2 Push the scroll key/PUSH towards v or
V to select the input selector (including
TV ?/1) for the component you want to
control.
For example, if you are going to learn an
operation for a CD player, select CD/
SACD.
3 Press PUSH.
4 Press the button you want to use for
the Learning function.
The indicator turns off while a valid button
is pressed, then blinks slowly.
5 Point the remote control code receiver
section of the remote towards the
receiver/transmitter on the remote
control to be learned.
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6 Press the appropriate button on the
remote control to be learned to send
the remote button code.
Lightly pressing the button once should be
sufficient.
If learning is completed successfully, the
indicator slowly flashes twice and the
remote automatically exits the learning
mode.
When learning is not completed
successfully, the indicator flashes 4 times in
quick succession and the procedure returns
to step 5.
If the memory of the remote is already full,
the indicator flashes 8 times in quick
succession and the remote automatically
exits the learning mode.
Notes
• You can program more than 80 keys for the
Learning function. In some cases, you may not be
able to program even if you have not programmed
80 buttons. The number of buttons you can program
for each input selector button are shown in the
following table.
Input selector Number of Buttons
you can program
VIDEO 1, VIDEO 2, 78 keys
DVD
VIDEO 3, TV/SAT, 78 keys
TAPE
MD/DAT, CD/SACD, 78 keys
TUNER
PHONO, MULTI CH 52 keys
TV buttons (TV ?/1, 7 keys
TV VOL +/–, TV CH +/–,
WIDE, TV/VIDEO)
To activate the input source after
programming
Press the programmed button to activate the
input source you want.
To cancel learning
Press USE MODE during any step. The remote
automatically exits the learning mode.
To clear the learned codes
Start over from step 1. After step 3, press
TV ?/1 for more than 2 seconds. The indicator
lights twice slowly and the learned code is
cleared. If TV ?/1 is pressed less than 2
seconds, the learning procedure returns to the
beginning of step 5.
When a learned code is cleared, if the button
was previously programmed for another input
selector, the programmed code for that button
can be used.
To clear the memory of the remote
To clear all programmed and learned signals,
do the following to reset the remote to factory
settings.
Press ?/1, AV ?/1, and MASTER VOL –
at the same time.
The indicator flashes 3 times, then goes off.
To use a command that has been
learned
When selecting a learned input selector, press
the learned button for that input selector.
Operations Using the Remote RM-LG112
• In steps 2 and 3, the indicator turns off while a valid
button is pressed.
• In step 3, if several buttons that can be used for
learning are pressed, only the last pressed button is
valid. The indicator blinks slowly, it turns ON while
a valid button is pressed.
• In step 5, if a button that can be used for learning is
pressed, the new button is selected and the learning
procedure returns to the beginning of step 5.
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Performing several
commands in sequence
automatically
(Macro Play)
The Macro Play function lets you link several
IR codes in a sequential order as a single
command. The remote provides 2 macro lists
(M1 and M2). You can specify up to 10 IR
codes for each macro list.
Setting the sequence of IR codes
1 Press TV ?/1 while pressing down USE
MODE.
The indicator lights and LEARN appears in
the display.
2 Push the scroll key/PUSH towards v or
V to select “M1” or “M2”.
3 Press the numeric buttons to select the
macro step number.
For example, to program step 1, press 1.
The indicator blinks slowly.
4 Point the remote control code receiver
section of the remote towards the
receiver/transmitter on the remote
control to be learned.
5 Press the appropriate button on the
remote control to be learned to send
the remote button code.
Lightly pressing the button once should be
sufficient.
If learning is completed successfully, the
indicator slowly flashes twice and the
remote automatically exits the learning
mode.
When learning is not completed
successfully, the indicator flashes 4 times in
quick succession and the procedure returns
to step 4.
6 Repeat steps 1 through 5 to program up
to 10 IR codes.
Tip
If programming is unsuccessful, check the following:
– If the indicator does not light up in step 1, the
batteries are weak. Replace both batteries.
– If the indicator lights 4 times in quick
succession in step 3, an error has occurred. Start
again from step 1.
To cancel programming
Press USE MODE during any step. The remote
automatically exits the macro setting mode.
To delay the output of an IR code
Delay each macro step individually. In step 3,
press PUSH within 2 seconds.
1 second delay is programmed at this program
step. The indicator lights twice slowly, then the
remote automatically exits the macro setting
mode.
To clear the programmed IR codes
Clear each macro step individually. In step 3,
press PUSH for more than 2 seconds.
The IR code is cleared. The indicator lights
twice slowly, then the remote automatically
exits the macro setting mode.
To start macro play
Push the scroll key/PUSH towards v or V
to select “M1” or “M2”.
Note
If the Macro Play function does not work properly,
program a delay between each operation. See “To
delay the output of an IR code”.
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Additional Information
Precautions
If you have any question or problem concerning your
receiver, please consult your nearest Sony dealer.
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 unit, 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 receiver 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.
• (Models of area code U, CA only)
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 heat buildup
Although the unit heats up during operation, this is
not a malfunction. If you continuously use this unit at
a large volume, the cabinet temperature of the top,
side and bottom rises considerably. To avoid burning
yourself, do not touch the cabinet.
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.
• Use caution when placing the unit on surfaces that
have been specially treated (with wax, oil, polish,
etc.) as staining or discoloration of the surface may
result.
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.
Troubleshooting
If you experience any of the following
difficulties while using the receiver, use this
troubleshooting guide to help you remedy the
problem. Also, see “Checking the connections”
on page 24 to verify that the connections are
correct.
There is no sound or only a very low-level sound
no matter which component is selected.
• Check that the speakers and components are
connected securely and correctly.
• Check that both the receiver and all the
components are turned on.
• Check that the MASTER VOLUME control is
not set at “VOLUME MIN”.
• Check that the SPEAKERS (OFF/A/B/A+B)
button is not set to off and is set accordingly to
your SPEAKERS FRONT system (page 26).
• Press MUTING on the remote to cancel the
muting function.
• Check that the headphones are not connected.
• The protective device on the receiver has been
activated because of a short circuit
(“PROTECTOR” flashes). Turn off the receiver,
eliminate the short-circuit problem and turn on
the power again.
There is no sound from a specific component.
• Check that the component is connected correctly
to the audio input jacks for that component.
• Check that the cord(s) used for the connection is
(are) fully inserted into the jacks on both the
receiver and the component.
• Check that you have selected the correct
component on the receiver.
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Troubleshooting (continued)
There is no sound from one of the front
speakers.
Connect a pair of headphones to the PHONES jack
to verify that sound is output from the headphones
(page 26).
If only one channel is output from the headphones,
the component may not be connected to the
receiver correctly. Check that all the cords are fully
inserted into the jacks on both the receiver and the
component.
If both channels are output from the headphones,
the front speaker may not be connected to the
receiver correctly. Check the connection of the
front speaker which is not outputting any sound.
The left and right sounds are unbalanced or
reversed.
• Check that the speakers and components are
connected correctly and securely.
• Adjust balance parameters in the LEVEL menu.
There is severe hum or noise.
• Check that the speakers and components are
connected securely.
• Check that the connecting cords are away from a
transformer or motor, and at least 3 meters away
from a TV set or fluorescent light.
• Move your TV away from the audio components.
• Make sure you have grounded U SIGNAL GND
terminal (only when a turntable is connected).
• The plugs and jacks are dirty. Wipe them with a
cloth slightly moistened with alcohol.
There is no sound or only a very low-level sound
is heard from the center or/and surround
speakers.
• Make sure the sound field function is on (press
MOVIE or MUSIC).
• Select a sound field containing the word
“CINEMA ST.EX” (pages 29–30).
• Adjust the speaker level (page 24).
• Make sure the center or/and surround speaker
size parameter is set to either “SMALL” or
“LARGE” (page 21).
There is no sound from the active sub woofer.
• Check that the sub woofer is connected correctly
and securely.
• Make sure the sub woofer selection parameter is
set to “YES” (page 20).
• There is no sound output from the SUB
WOOFER terminal depending on the sound field
(back page).
The surround effect cannot be obtained.
Make sure the sound field function is on (press
MOVIE or MUSIC).
Dolby Digital or DTS multi channel sound is not
reproduced.
• Check that the playing DVD, etc. is recorded in
Dolby Digital or DTS format.
• When connecting the DVD player, etc. to the
digital input jacks of this receiver, check the
audio setting (settings for the audio output) of the
connected component.
Recording cannot be done.
• Check that the components are connected
correctly.
• Select the source component with INPUT
SELECTOR.
• Make sure that INPUT MODE is set to
“ANALOG FIXED” before recording from a
digital component connected to the analog
MD/TAPE terminals.
• Make sure that INPUT MODE is set to “COAX
FIXED” or “OPT FIXED” (page 25) before
recording from a digital component connected to
the DIGITAL MD/TAPE OUT terminals.
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The FM reception is poor.
Use a 75-ohm coaxial cable (not supplied) to
connect the receiver to an outdoor FM antenna as
shown below. 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.
Outdoor FM antenna
Radio stations cannot be tuned in.
Receiver
ANTENNA
AM
y
FM
75Ω
COAXIAL
To ground
Ground wire
(not supplied)
• Check that the antennas are connected securely.
Adjust the antennas and connect an external
antenna if necessary.
• The signal strength of the stations is too weak
(when tuning in with automatic tuning). Use
direct tuning.
• Make sure you set the tuning interval correctly
(when tuning in AM stations with direct tuning).
• No stations have been preset or the preset
stations have been cleared (when tuning by
scanning preset stations). Preset the stations
(page 38).
• Press DISPLAY so that the frequency appears in
the display.
There is no picture or an unclear picture appears
on the TV screen or monitor.
• Select the appropriate INPUT SELECTOR on
the receiver.
• Set your TV to the appropriate input mode.
• Move your TV away from the audio components.
The remote does not function.
• RM-PP412
– (STR-DE895) The AUX, AAC BI-LING, 12
and ON SCREEN buttons on the remote are
not available.
• RM-PG412
– (STR-DE995) The AAC BI-LING and 12
buttons on the remote are not available.
– (STR-DE895) The AAC BI-LING, 12 and ON
SCREEN buttons on the remote are not
available.
• RM-LG112
– (STR-DE995) The AAC BI-LING and 12
buttons on the remote are not available.
• Point the remote at the remote sensor g on the
receiver.
• Check that the command mode of the remote
corresponds to that of the receiver. If the
command mode of the receiver and the remote is
different, you cannot use the remote to operate
the receiver (pages 43, 50 and 61).
• Press MAIN MENU on the remote before you
use the V/v/B/b buttons for receiver operation.
• To activate the buttons with orange printing,
press ALT first before pressing the buttons.
• Remove any obstacles in the path between the
remote and the receiver.
• Replace both batteries in the remote with new
ones, if they are weak.
• Make sure you select the correct input selector
on the remote.
• If the remote is set to operate the TV only, use
the remote to select a source or component other
than TV before operating the receiver or other
component.
If you are unable to remedy the
problem using the troubleshooting
guide
Clearing the receiver’s memory may remedy
the problem (page 19). However, note that all
memorized settings will be reset to their factory
settings and you will have to readjust all
settings on the receiver.
If the problem persist
Consult your nearest Sony dealer.
Clearing the receiver’s memory
To clear See
All memorized settings page 19
Customized sound fields page 36
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Specifications
AUDIO POWER SPECIFICATIONS
POWER OUTPUT AND TOTAL
HARMONIC DISTORTION:
With 8 ohm loads, both channels driven, from
20 – 20,000 Hz; rated 100 watts per channel
minimum RMS power, with no more than
0.09 % total harmonic distortion from 250
milliwatts to rated output (Models of area code
U only).
Amplifier section
POWER OUTPUT
Models of area code U, CA
Rated Power Output at Stereo Mode
(8 ohms 20 Hz – 20 kHz, THD 0.09 %)
Reference Power Output
(8 ohms 20 Hz – 20 kHz, THD 0.09 %)
FRONT1): 100 W/ch
CENTER1): 100 W
SURR1): 100 W/ch
SURR BACK1): 100 W/ch3) or 100 W
(8 ohms 1 kHz, THD 0.7 %)
FRONT1): 110 W/ch
CENTER1): 110 W
SURR1): 110 W/ch
SURR BACK1): 110 W/ch3) or 110 W
Models of area code E2/E3, MX
Rated Power Output at Stereo Mode
(8 ohms 1 kHz, THD 0.7 %)
Reference Power Output
(8 ohms 1 kHz, THD 10 %)
FRONT1): 130 W/ch
CENTER1): 130 W
SURR1): 130 W/ch
SURR BACK1): 130 W/ch3) or 130 W
100 W + 100 W
110 W + 110 W
2)
4)
4)
2)
4)
1) Depending on the sound field settings and the
source, there may be no sound output.
2) Measured under the following conditions:
Area code Power requirements
E2/E3 240 V AC, 50 Hz
3) STR-DE995 only.
4) STR-DE895 only.
Frequency response
PHONO RIAA equalization curve
±0.5 dB
MULTI CH IN (1, 2), 10 Hz – 70 kHz
CD/SACD, TV/SAT, +0.5/–2 dB (with sound
MD/TAPE, DVD, field and equalizer
VIDEO 1, 2, 3 bypassed)
Inputs (Analog)
PHONO Sensitivity: 8 mV
Impedance: 50 kilohms
S/N5): 86 dB (A, 8 mV6))
MULTI CH IN (1, 2), Sensitivity: 500 mV
CD/SACD, TV/SAT, Impedance: 50 kilohms
MD/TAPE, DVD, S/N5): 96 dB
VIDEO 1, 2, 3 (A, 500 mV6))
5) INPUT SHORT (with sound field and equalizer
bypassed).
6) Weighted network, input level.
Inputs (Digital)
DVD (Coaxial) Sensitivity: –
Impedance: 75 ohms
S/N: 100 dB
(A, 20 kHz LPF)
TV/SAT, CD/SACD, Sensitivity: –
MD/TAPE, VIDEO 3 Impedance: –
(Optical) S/N: 100 dB
(A, 20 kHz LPF)
Outputs (Analog)
MD/TAPE (OUT), Voltage: 500 mV
VIDEO 1, 2 Impedance: 10 kilohms
(AUDIO OUT)
SUB WOOFER Voltage: 2 V
Impedance: 1 kilohms
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Outputs (Digital)
MD/TAPE (Optical) Sensitivity: –
EQUALIZER
Gain levels: ±10 dB, 0.5 dB step
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FM tuner section
Tuning range 87.5 - 108.0 MHz
Antenna terminals 75 ohms, unbalanced
Intermediate frequency
10.7 MHz
Sensitivity
Mono: 18.3 dBf, 2.2 µV/75 ohms
Stereo:
38.3 dBf, 22.5 µV/75 ohms
Usable sensitivity 11.2 dBf, 1 µV/75 ohms
S/N
Mono: 76 dB
Stereo: 70 dB
Harmonic distortion at 1 kHz
Mono: 0.3%
Stereo: 0.5%
Separation 45 dB at 1 kHz
Frequency response 30 Hz – 15 kHz,
+0.5/–2 dB
Selectivity 60 dB at 400 kHz
AM tuner section
Tuning range
Models of area code U, CA
With 10-kHz tuning scale: 530 – 1710 kHz
With 9-kHz tuning scale: 531 – 1710 kHz
Models of area code E2/E3
With 10-kHz tuning scale: 530 – 1610 kHz
With 9-kHz tuning scale: 531 – 1602 kHz
7)
7)
7)
7)
Models of area code MX
With 10-kHz tuning scale: 530 – 1610 kHz
Antenna Loop antenna
Intermediate frequency
Usable sensitivity 50 dB/m (at 1,000 kHz or
450 kHz
999 kHz)
S/N 54 dB (at 50 mV/m)
Harmonic distortion 0.5 % (50 mV/m, 400 Hz)
Selectivity
At 9 kHz: 35 dB
At 10 kHz: 40 dB
7) You can change the AM tuning scale to 9 kHz or
10 kHz. After tuning in any AM station, turn off
the receiver. Hold down PRESET TUNING + and
press ?/1. All preset stations will be erased when
you change the tuning scale. To reset the scale to
10 kHz (or 9 kHz), repeat the procedure.
Video section
Inputs
Video: 1 Vp-p, 75 ohms
S-video: Y: 1 Vp-p, 75 ohms
C: 0.286 Vp-p, 75 ohms
Component Video:
Y: 1 Vp-p, 75 ohms
PB/B-Y: 0.7 Vp-p, 75 ohms
PR/R-Y: 0.7 Vp-p, 75 ohms
Outputs
Video: 1 Vp-p, 75 ohms
S-video: Y: 1 Vp-p, 75 ohms
C: 0.286 Vp-p, 75 ohms
Component Video:
Y: 1 Vp-p, 75 ohms
PB/B-Y: 0.7 Vp-p, 75 ohms
PR/R-Y: 0.7 Vp-p, 75 ohms
General
Power requirements
Area code Power requirements
U, CA, MX 120 V AC, 60 Hz
E2/E3 120/220/240 V AC, 50/60 Hz
Power consumption
Area code Power consumption
U STR-DE995: 300 W
STR-DE895: 265 W
CA STR-DE995: 410 VA
STR-DE895: 365 VA
MX, E2/E3 STR-DE895: 265 W
Power consumption (during standby mode)
0.3 W (when “POWER SAVE” in the CUSTOMIZE
menu is set to “ON”) (page 42).
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Specifications (continued)
AC outlets
Area code AC outlets
U, CA 2 switched, 120 W/1A MAX
E2/E3, MX 1 switched, 100 W MAX
Dimensions 430 × 159 × 324 mm
Mass (Approx.) STR-DE995: 10.6 kg
Supplied accessories
FM wire antenna (1)
AM loop antenna (1)
Remote commander (1)
• RM-PP412 (STR-DE895 models of area code
CA only)
• RM-PG412 (STR-DE995 models of area code
CA only and STR-DE895 models of area code
U, E2/E3, MX only)
• RM-LG112 (STR-DE995 models of area code U
only)
R6 (size-AA) batteries (2)
For details on the area code of the component you
are using, see page 4.
Design and specifications are subject to change
without notice.
(16 7/8 × 6 2/8 × 12 6/8
inches) including
projecting parts and
controls
(23 lb 6 oz)
STR-DE895: 9.7 kg
(21 lb 7 oz)
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Tables of settings using the MAIN MENU button
You can make various settings using the MAIN MENU, MENU (STR-DE995 only) or /
buttons (STR-DE895 only) and +/– (STR-DE995 only) or jog dial (STR-DE895 only). The tables
below show each of the settings that these buttons can make.
Press MAIN MENU Turn MENU (STR-DE995 only) Turn +/– (STR-DE995 only) Page
repeatedly to select or press
only) to select to select
LEVEL BAL. L I R L +16 to R +16 (1 steps) 35
CENTER XXX.X dB –10 dB to +10 dB (0.5 dB steps)
SURR L XXX.X dB –10 dB to +10 dB (0.5 dB steps)
SURR R XXX.X dB –10 dB to +10 dB (0.5 dB steps)
SB XXX.X dB –10 dB to +10 dB (0.5 dB steps)
SB LEFT XXX.X dB
SB RIGHT XXX.X dB
SW XXX.X dB –10 dB to +10 dB (0.5 dB steps)
D. COMP. XXX OFF, STD, MAX
EFFECT XXX depends on the sound field (MIN, STD, MAX)
EQUALIZER BASS XXX.X dB –10 dB to +10 dB (0.5 dB steps) 36
TREBLE XXX.X dB –10 dB to +10 dB (0.5 dB steps)
EQUALIZER [XXX] ON, OFF
SET UP SUB WOOFER [XXX] YES, NO 20
FRONT SP [XXXXX] LARGE, SMALL
CTR SP [XXXXX] LARGE, SMALL, NO
SURR SP [XXXXX] LARGE, SMALL, NO
SB SP [XXX] YES, NO
SB L/R [XXX]
FRONT X.X meter (XX feet) between 1.0 meter and 7.0 meters
CTR X.X meter (XX feet) between FRONT X.X meter and 1.5 meters
SURR X.X meter (XX feet) between FRONT X.X meter and 4.5 meters
SB X.X meter (XX feet) between FRONT X.X meter and 4.5 meters
PL. [XXXXXXXXX] SIDE/LOW, SIDE/HIGH, BEHD/LOW,
/ (STR-DE895 or jog dial (STR-DE895 only)
1)2)
2)3)
1)2)
–10 dB to +10 dB (0.5 dB steps)
–10 dB to +10 dB (0.5 dB steps)
YES, NO
(0.1 meters steps)
(0.1 meters steps)
(0.1 meters steps)
(0.1 meters steps)
4)
5)
6)
6)
BEHD/HIGH
Additional Information
1)
This parameter is not available when “Surround back speaker selection (SB SP [XXX])” is set to “NO”.
2)
STR-DE995 only.
3)
This parameter is not available when “Surround back left/right speaker selection (SB L/R [XXX])” is set to
“NO”.
4)
For models of area code U, CA: between 3 feet and 23 feet (1 foot steps)
5)
For models of area code U, CA: between FRONT XX feet and 5 feet (1 foot steps)
6)
For models of area code U, CA: between FRONT XX feet and 15 feet (1 foot steps)
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Tables of settings using the MAIN MENU button (continued)
Press MAIN MENU Turn MENU (STR-DE995 only) Turn +/– (STR-DE995 only) Page
repeatedly to select or press
only) to select to select
CUSTOMIZE SB DEC [XXXXXX] MATRIX, AUTO, OFF 42
DECODE [XXX] AUTO, PCM
POWER SAVE [XXX] ON, OFF
OSD H.POSI [XX]
OSD V.POSI [XX]
DIGITAL ASSIGN? depends on the digital input
1)
STR-DE995 only.
/ (STR-DE895 or jog dial (STR-DE895 only)
1)
1)
0–64
0–32
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Adjustable parameters for each sound field
The adjusted BASS and TREBLE parameters are applied to all sound fields.
< EQUALIZER >
BASS TREBLE EQUALIZER ON/OFF
2CH STEREO zz z
A.F.D. AUTO zz z
PRO LOGIC zz z
PLII MOVIE zz z
PLII MUSIC zz z
Neo:6 Cinema
Neo:6 Music
CINEMA ST.EX A zz z
CINEMA ST.EX B zz z
CINEMA ST.EX C zz z
HALL zz z
JAZZ CLUB zz z
LIVE CONCERT zz z
HP (2CH) zz z
HP (DIRECT)
HP (MULTI 1 or 2)
HP (THEATER) zz z
MULTI 1 or 2 DIRECT
ANALOG DIRECT
PCM 96K
Additional Information
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Adjustable parameters for each sound field (continued)
The adjusted LEVEL parameters are applied to all the sound fields except for EFFECT parameter.
For EFFECT parameter, the settings are stored individually for each sound field.
< LEVEL >
FRONT CENTER SURR L SURR R SB1)/SB LEFT
BAL LEVEL LEVEL LEVEL SB RIGHT
2CH STEREO zz
A.F.D. AUTO zzzz z zz
PRO LOGIC zzzz z zz
PLII MOVIE zzzz z zz
PLII MUSIC zzzz z zz
Neo:6 Cinema zzzz z z5)z
Neo:6 Music zzzz z z5)z
CINEMA ST.EX A zzzz z zzz
CINEMA ST.EX B zzzz z zzz
CINEMA ST.EX C zzzz z zzz
HALL zzzz z z5)zz
JAZZ CLUB zzzz z z5)zz
LIVE CONCERT zzzz z z5)zz
HP (2CH) zz
HP (DIRECT) z
HP (MULTI 1 or 2) z
HP (THEATER) zzz
MULTI 1 DIRECT zzzz z z
MULTI 2 DIRECT zzzz z
ANALOG DIRECT z
PCM 96K z
1)
This parameter is not available when “Surround back speaker selection (SB SP [XXX])” is set to “NO”.
2)
STR-DE995 only.
3)
This parameter is not available when “Surround back left/right speaker selection (SB L/R [XXX])” is set to
“NO”.
4)
These parameters may not operate depending on the source or adjustments. For details, see each item in
“Adjusting the level parameters” (page 35).
5)
When these sound fields are selected, there is no sound output from the sub woofer if the front speaker size is set
to “LARGE”. However, sound will be output from the sub woofer if the digital input signal contains LFE
signals.
1)2)
/ S.W. D. EFFECT
1)2)3)
LEVEL LEVEL COMP4)LEVEL
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