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.
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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
2GB measures:
–Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
–Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
–Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
–Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
CAUTION
You are cautioned that any changes or modification not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment.
Note to CATV system installer:
This reminder is provided to call CATV system installer’s attention to Article 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® is a U.S. registered mark.
As an ENERGY STAR® partner, Sony Corporation has determined that this product meets the ENERGY STAR® guidelines for energy efficiency.
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.
Table of Contents
List of Button Locations and
Reference Pages
Main unit ............................................... |
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Hooking Up the Components |
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Required cords ....................................... |
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Antenna hookups ................................... |
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Audio component hookups .................... |
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Video component hookups .................. |
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Digital component hookups ................. |
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Multi channel input hookups ............... |
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Other hookups ..................................... |
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Hooking Up and Setting Up |
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the Speaker System |
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Speaker system hookups ..................... |
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Performing initial setup operations ..... |
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Multi channel surround setup .............. |
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Checking the connections .................... |
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Basic Operations |
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Selecting the component ..................... |
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Listening to the sound in another room ... |
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Changing the display ........................... |
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Enjoying Surround Sound |
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Using only the front speakers |
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Enjoying higher fidelity sound ............ |
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Selecting a sound field ........................ |
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Selecting the surround back decoding mode |
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Understanding the multi channel |
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Customizing sound fields .................... |
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Receiving Broadcasts |
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Direct tuning ........................................ |
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Automatic tuning ................................. |
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Preset tuning ........................................ |
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Other Operations |
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Naming preset stations and program |
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Recording ............................................ |
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Using the Sleep Timer ......................... |
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Adjustments using the CUSTOMIZE |
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Changing the command mode of the |
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CONTROL A1II control system ......... |
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Operations Using the Remote |
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RM-PP4121) and RM-PG4122) |
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Before you use your remote ................ |
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Remote button description ................... |
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Selecting the command mode of the |
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Programming the remote ..................... |
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Learning the commands of your |
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Performing several commands in sequence |
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automatically (Macro Play)3) ........... |
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Operations Using the Remote |
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RM-LG1124) |
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Before you use your remote ................ |
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Remote button description ................... |
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Selecting the command mode of the |
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Programming the remote ..................... |
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Learning the commands of your |
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Performing several commands in sequence |
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Additional Information |
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Precautions .......................................... |
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Troubleshooting ................................... |
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Specifications ...................................... |
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Tables of settings using the MAIN |
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Adjustable parameters for each sound |
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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).
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Area code
Any differences in operation, according to the area code, are clearly indicated in the text, for example, “Models of area code AA only”.
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).
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
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How to use page 5 and 6 |
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Reference page |
Main unit
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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)
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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)
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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)
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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)
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Reference and Pages
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Main unit (continued)
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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)
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INPUT MODE w; (25) INPUT SELECTOR ql (25) IR (receptor) 6 (46, 57, 69) Jog dial wf (20, 35, 36, 40, 42,
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MAIN MENU wa (20, 35, 36, 40, 42, 73)
MASTER VOLUME qk (24, 26, 67)
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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)
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PHONES (jack) 3 (26, 33, 68) PHONO (indicator) qh (25) PRESET TUNING +/– es (38,
39, 71)
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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
SPEAKERS (OFF/A/B/A+B) 2 |
2CH (button/indicator) e; (28, |
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Hooking Up the Components
Required cords
The following optional connection cords A– Iare required when you hook up the components (pages 9 – 15).
AAudio cord (not supplied) |
FCoaxial digital cord (not supplied) |
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BAudio/video cord (not supplied)
Yellow (video) White (L/audio)
Red (R/audio)
CVideo cord (not supplied)
Yellow
DS-video cord (not supplied)
EOptical digital cord (not supplied)
GMonaural audio cord (not supplied)
Black 
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Audio cord Acan be torn into two monaural audio cords G.
HComponent video cord (not supplied)
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IMonaural mini-plug cord (not supplied)
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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.
Up Hooking Components the
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* The shape of the connector varies depending on the area code.
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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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
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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.
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continued
Up Hooking Components the
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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.
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•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.
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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.
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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.
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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 SELECTOR
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Other hookups (continued)
Connecting the AC power cord
AC power cord
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AC OUTLET*
*The configuration, shape, and number of AC outlets vary according to the model and country to which the receiver is shipped.
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
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*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.
Stripped speaker cord is touching another speaker terminal.
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.
To avoid damaging your speakers
Make sure that you turn down the volume before you turn off the receiver. When you turn on the receiver, the volume remains at the level you turn off the receiver.
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Performing initial setup
operations
Once you have hooked up the speakers and turned on the power, clear the receiver’s memory. Then specify the speaker parameters (size, position, etc.) and perform any other initial setup operations necessary for your system.
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)
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Multi channel surround setup (continued)
When placing surround speakers behind you (wide room)
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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.
Specifying the speaker parameters
1 Press MAIN MENU repeatedly to select “
SET UP
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2 Turn MENU (STR-DE995 only) or press 
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(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
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SUB WOOFER [XXX] |
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SB L/R [XXX]1) |
YES |
FRONT X.X meter (XX feet)2) |
3.0 meter (10 feet)2) |
CTR X.X meter (XX feet)2) |
3.0 meter (10 feet)2) |
SURR X.X meter (XX feet)2) |
3.0 meter (10 feet)2) |
SB X.X meter (XX feet)2) |
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2)The default unit for models of area code U, CA is “feet”.
The default unit for models of other area code is “meter”.
xSub 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.
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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.*1
•If you do not connect a center speaker, select “NO”. The sound of the center channel will be output from the front speakers.*2
xSurround 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 “NO”.*3
Tip
*1–*3 correspond to the following Dolby Pro Logic modes
*1 NORMAL
*2 PHANTOM
*3 3 STEREO
xSurround 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”.
xSurround back left/right speaker 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.
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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.
xFront speaker distance (FRONT X.X meter (XX feet))
Set the distance from your listening position to the front speakers (A on page 19).
xCenter 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).
xSurround 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).
xSurround 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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xSurround 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.
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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.
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*These parameters are not available when “Surround speaker size (SURR SP [XXXXX])” is set to “NO”.
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