Sony STR-DE915, STR-DE615, STR-DE715, STR-D660Z, STR-D560Z User Manual
FM Ster eo
FM-AM Receiver
3-860-516-12(1)
Operating Instructions
STR-DE915
STR-DE715
STR-DE615
STR-D660Z
STR-D560Z
1997 by Sony Corporation
On power sources
• Before operating the receiver, check
that the operating voltage is identical
with your local power supply. The
operating voltage is indicated on the
nameplate at the rear of the receiver.
• The receiver is not disconnected from
the AC power source 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.
• 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.
• Should the AC power cord need to be
changed, have it done at a qualified
service shop only.
WARNING
To prevent fire or shock
hazard, do not expose
the unit to rain or
moisture.
This symbol is intended to alert the user
to the presence of uninsulated
“dangerous voltage” within the
product’s enclosure that may be of
sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk
of electric shock to persons.
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.
Owner’s Record
On placement
• Place the receiver in a location with
adequate ventilation to prevent heat
buildup and prolong the life of the
receiver.
• Do not place the receiver near heat
sources, or in a place subject to direct
sunlight, excessive dust or
mechanical shock.
• Do not place anything on top of the
cabinet that might block the
ventilation holes and cause
malfunctions.
On operation
• Before connecting other components,
be sure to turn off and unplug the
receiver.
On cleaning
• Clean the cabinet, panel and controls
with a soft cloth slightly moistened
with a mild detergent solution. Do
not use any type of abrasive pad,
scouring powder or solvent such as
alcohol or benzine.
If you have any question or problem
concerning your receiver, please
consult your nearest Sony dealer.
This symbol is intended to alert the user
to the presence of important operating
and maintenance (servicing)
instructions in the literature
accompanying the appliance.
INFORMATION
This equipment has been tested and
found to comply with the limits for a
Class B digital device, pursuant to Part
15 of the FCC Rules.
These limits are designed to provide
reasonable protection against harmful
interference in a residential installation.
This equipment generates, uses, and can
radiate radio frequency energy and, if
not installed and used in accordance
with the instructions, may cause
harmful interference to radio
communications. However, there is no
guarantee that interference will not
occur in a particular installation. If this
equipment does cause harmful
interference to radio or television
reception, which can be determined by
turning the equipment off and on, the
user is encouraged to try to correct the
interference by one or more of the
following measures:
– Reorient or relocate the receiving
antenna.
– Increase the separation between the
The model and serial numbers are
located on the rear of the unit. Record
the serial number in the space provided
below. Refer to them whenever you call
upon your Sony dealer regarding this
product.
Model No. STR-DE915/STR-DE715/
STR-DE615/STR-D660Z/
STR-D560Z
Serial No.
For the customers in Canada
CAUTION
TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO
NOT USE THIS POLARIZED AC PLUG
WITH AN EXTENSION CORD,
RECEPTACLE OR OTHER OUTLET
UNLESS THE BLADES CAN BE FULLY
INSERTED TO PREVENT BLADE
EXPOSURE.
Precautions
On safety
• Should any solid object or liquid fall
into the cabinet, unplug the receiver
and have it checked by qualified
personnel before operating it any
further.
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About This Manual
TABLE OF CONTENTS
The instructions in this manual are for
models STR-DE915, DE715, DE615,
D660Z, and D560Z. Check your model
number by looking at the upper right
corner of the front panel. In this
manual, the USA and Canadian STRDE915 and the programmable remote
commander RM-P501 (supplied with
the STR-DE915, DE715, and D660Z) are
used for illustration purposes unless
stated othewise. Any difference in
operation is clearly indicated in the text,
for example, “STR-DE915/DE715
(USA, Canada) only.”
Type of differences
Model DE915 DE715 D660Z
Feature DE615 D560Z
3 video inputs
Built-in Dolby
Digital
processor
Digital jacks
5.1 INPUT
jacks
Control A1/
Control S
WIRELESS
REAR
SPEAKER
connector
Programmable
remote
* USA and Canadian models only
Conventions
• The instructions in this manual
describe the controls on the receiver.
You can also use the controls on the
remote if they have the same or
similar names as those on the
receiver.
• A “Quick Reference Guide” is
supplied on the back cover.
• The “Remote Button Descriptions”
section on page 37 provides an
overview of the remote buttons.
• The following icons are used in this
manual:
Indicates that you can use only
Z
the remote to do the task.
Indicates hints and tips for
z
making the task easier.
r
r
r
r
r*
DE715*
rr
DE715 D660Z
r
r
Getting Started
Unpacking 4
Hookup Overview 4
Antenna Hookups 5
Audio Component Hookups 5
Speaker System Hookups 6
TV/VCR Hookups 9
Digital Component Hookups (STR-DE915 only) 10
AC Hookups 11
Before You Use Your Receiver 11
Receiver Operations
Selecting a Component 12
Receiving Broadcasts 15
Presetting Radio Stations 16
Indexing Preset Stations and Program Sources 16
Recording 17
Using the Sleep Timer 18
Dolby Surround Setup
Dolby Digital (STR-DE915 only) 19
Dolby Pro Logic (STR-DE715/DE615/D660Z/D560Z only) 20
Sound Adjustment
Using Pre-programmed Sound Fields 22
Customizing the Sound Fields 25
Advanced Remote Operations
Operating One Component While Using Another (background operation)
29
Changing the Factory Setting of a FUNCTION Button 29
Programming the Remote (STR-DE915/DE715/D660Z only) 30
Additional Information
Troubleshooting 31
Specifications 32
Glossary 33
Table of Functions of the SET UP Button 35
Rear Panel Descriptions 36
Remote Button Descriptions 37
Index 39
EN
This receiver incorporates the Dolby*
Pro Logic Surround system.
* Manufactured under license from
Dolby Laboratories Licensing
Corporation. DOLBY, the double-D
symbol a, “AC-3,” and “PRO
LOGIC” are trademarks of Dolby
Laboratories Licensing Corporation.
Quick Reference Guide Back cover
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Getting Started
Getting Started
Unpacking
Check that you received the following items with the
receiver:
• FM wire antenna (1)
• AM loop antenna (1)
• Remote commander (remote) (1)
RM-P501 (STR-DE915/DE715/D660Z only)
RM-U501 (STR-DE615/D560Z only)
• Size AA (R6) batteries (2)
• Audio/video cable (1)
(STR-DE915/DE715 (USA, Canada) only)
• Control S cord (1)
(STR-DE915/DE715 (USA, Canada) only)
Inserting batteries into the remote
Insert two size AA (R6) batteries with the + and – on
the battery compartment. When using the remote,
point it at the remote sensor g on the receiver.
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Hookup Overview
The receiver allows you to connect and control the
following audio/video components. Follow the
hookup procedures for the components that you want
to connect to the receiver on the pages specified. To
learn the locations and names of each jacks, see “Rear
Panel Descriptions” on page 36.
Speaker
System
Hookups
(6)
Front
speaker
(L)
A
+
Rear
speaker
(L)
TV/VCR Hookups (9)
Digital Component
Hookups (10)
DVD player
LD player
POWER
TONE
SUR INDEX
DPC
MODE
SPEAKERS
A
B
OFF
B
PHONES
g
PRESET
1
TUNING
TUNING
+
–
MEMORY
DISPLAY–FM / AM+FM MODE
CD player
Tape deck
TV
VCR
VIDEO 2VIDEO 1 VIDEO 3 LD / DVD TV/DBS TAPE DAT / MD CD TUNER PHONO
DIRECT05
VIDEO FUNCTION AUDIO FUNCTION
SHIFT
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speaker
Antenna Hookups (5)
AM/FM antenna
Active
woofer
DIRECT PASS
DISCRETE
DIRECT
PASS
SET UP
GENRE
MODE
INPUT
MODE
Center
Wireless
rear
speaker
SOUND FIELD
Front
speaker
(R)
MASTER VOLUME
5
•
•
•
•
•
•
4
6
•
•
•
•
•
•
3
7
•
•
•
•
•
•
2
8
•
•
•
•
•
•
1
9
•
•
•
•
•
•
BALANCE
•
0
10
BASS
BOOST
ON / OFF
VIDEO 3 INPUT
LR
RLVIDEO AUDIO
Rear
speaker
(R)
z When to replace batteries
Under normal use, the batteries should last for about 6
months. When the remote no longer operates the
receiver, replace both 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.
DAT/MD deck
Video camera
recorder
Turntable
Audio Component
Video game
Hookups (5)
Before you get started
• Turn off the power to all components before making
any connections.
• Do not connect the AC power cords until all of the
connections are completed.
• Be sure to make connections firmly to avoid hum
and noise.
• When connecting an audio/video cable, be sure to
match the color-coded pins to the appropriate jacks
on the components: Yellow (video) to Yellow; White
(left, audio) to White; and Red (right, audio) to Red.
4
Antenna Hookups
Overview
This section describes how to connect AM and FM
antennas to the receiver. If you want to receive radio
broadcasts with the receiver, complete these
connections first, then go to the following pages.
ANTENNA
MONITOR
MONITOR
VIDEO 1
VIDEO 2LD/DVDS-LINK
TV/DBS
CTRL S
CTRL A1
STATUS IN
VIDEOINVIDEO
IN
AUDIO
AUDIO
SIGNAL
IN
IN
GND
y
ININ
AM
FM
y
75Ω
COAXIAL
PHONO
ANTENNA CD DAT / MD TAPE
CTRL S
CTRL S
CTRL S
IN
OUT
OUT
S-LINK
VIDEO
VIDEOINVIDEO
VIDEO
VIDEO
OUT
OUT
IN
OUT
AUDIO
AUDIO
AUDIOINAUDIO
IN
OUT
OUT
L
R
REC OUTINREC OUT
IN
L
R
What antennas will I need?
• FM wire antenna
(supplied) (1)
SURROUND SPEAKERS
WIRELESS
REAR
WOOFER
AUDIO
OUT
FRONT SPEAKERS
SPEAKER
• AM loop antenna
(supplied) (1)
IMPEDANCE
SELECTOR
4 Ω 8 Ω
FRONT
AC OUTLET
Getting Started
Getting Started
Important
If you connect an outdoor antenna, ground it against
lightning. To prevent a gas explosion, do not connect
the ground wire to a gas pipe.
Notes
• Do not use y SIGNAL GND for this connection.
• To prevent noise pickup, keep the AM loop antenna away
from the receiver and TV.
Audio Component Hookups
Overview
This section describes how to connect your audio
components to the receiver. If you want to use the
receiver as an amplifier, complete these connections.
Note for STR-DE915
For digital connections, see “Digital Component Hookups
(STR-DE915 only)” on page 10.
S-LINK CTRL A1
(STR-DE915/DE715 (USA, Canada) only)
Hookups
FM wire antenna Receiver AM loop antenna
After connecting
AM
the wire antenna,
keep it as
horizontal as
possible.
FM
75Ω
COAXIAL
ANTENNA
y
z If you have poor FM reception
Connect a 75-ohm coaxial cable (not supplied) to an FM
outdoor antenna.
FM outdoor antenna
Receiver
AM
FM
75Ω
COAXIAL
y
ANTENNA
Ground wire (not supplied)
v
To ground
TV/DBS
CTRL S
CTRL A1
CTRL S
CTRL S
STATUS IN
OUT
OUT
VIDEO
VIDEO
VIDEOINVIDEO
IN
OUT
IN
AUDIO
AUDIOINAUDIO
AUDIO
SIGNAL
IN
OUT
IN
GND
y
ININ
AM
FM
y
75Ω
COAXIAL
PHONO
ANTENNA CD DAT / MD TAPE
CTRL S
IN
S-LINK
VIDEO
VIDEOINVIDEO
OUT
OUT
AUDIO
AUDIO
IN
OUT
L
R
IN
REC OUTINREC OUT
L
R
WOOFER
AUDIO
OUT
SURROUND SPEAKERS
FRONT SPEAKERS
IMPEDANCE
WIRELESS
SELECTOR
REAR
SPEAKER
FRONT
4 Ω 8 Ω
AC OUTLET
MONITOR
MONITOR
VIDEO 1
VIDEO 2LD/DVDS-LINK
PHONO CD TAPEDAT/MD
What cords will I need?
Audio cords (not supplied) (1 for each CD player and
turntable; 2 for each tape deck, DAT deck, or MD deck)
White (L) White (L)
Red (R) Red (R)
Hookups
The arrow ç indicates signal flow.
CD player
Receiver CD player
Tape deck
IN
L
R
Ç
CD
Receiver Tape deck
IN
REC OUT
L
R
Ç
TAPE
ç
OUTPUT
LINE
OUTPUT
LINE
L
R
INPUT
LINE
L
R
(Continued)
5
Getting Started
MONITOR
VIDEO
OUT
CTRL S
IN
VIDEOINVIDEO
OUT
VIDEO
IN
CTRL S
OUT
VIDEO
OUT
CTRL S
OUT
VIDEOINVIDEO
IN
IN
L
R
REC OUTINREC OUT
ININ
CTRL S
STATUS
IN
SIGNAL
GND
FM
75Ω
COAXIAL
AM
AUDIO
IN
L
R
AUDIO
OUT
AUDIOINAUDIO
OUT
AUDIO
IN
CTRL A1
y
y
PHONO
ANTENNA CD DAT / MD TAPE
MONITOR
VIDEO 1
VIDEO 2LD/DVDS-LINK
S-LINK
AUDIO
IN
TV/DBS
AC OUTLET
4 Ω 8 Ω
FRONT SPEAKERS
SURROUND SPEAKERS
WOOFER
AUDIO
OUT
IMPEDANCE
SELECTOR
FRONT
WIRELESS
REAR
SPEAKER
WOOFER
FRONT SPEAKERS A IMPEDANCE SELECTOR
SURROUND
SPEAKERS REAR
SURROUND
SPEAKERS CENTER
DAT deck or MD deck
Receiver DAT deck or MD deck
IN
L
R
REC OUT
Ç
DAT/MD
OUTPUT
LINE
INPUT
LINE
L
R
ç
Turntable
Receiver Turntable
L
R
IN
Ç
PHONO
OUTPUT
LINE
L
R
If your turntable has an earth lead
To prevent hum, connect the earth lead to the y SIGNAL
GND terminal on the receiver.
CONTROL A1 Hookups (STR-DE915/DE715
(USA, Canada) only)
• If you have a CONTROL A1 compatible Sony CD player,
tape deck, or MD deck
Use a CONTROL A1 cord (not supplied) to connect the
S-LINK CTRL A1 jack on the CD player, tape deck, or MD
deck to the S-LINK CTRL A1 jack on the receiver. Refer
the separate manual “CONTROL-A1 Control System” and
the Operating Instructions supplied with your CD player,
tape deck, or MD deck for details.
• If you have a Sony CD changer with a COMMAND
MODE selector
If the CD changer’s COMMAND MODE selector can be
switched between CD 1, CD 2, and CD 3, be sure to set the
command mode to “CD 1” and connect the changer to the
CD 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.
z You can display the operating status of the
component connected to the S-LINK CTRL A1 jack
(STR-DE915/DE715 (USA, Canada) only)
1 Press SET UP repeatedly to select OTHER SETUP
(STR-DE915 only) or DISPLAY SETUP (STR-DE715
only).
2 Use the digital processing control buttons ( / )
to select CONTROL-A1.
3 Use the digital processing control buttons ( / )
to select the setting you want by referring to the
following table.
To Select
Display “PLAY,” “STOP,” “PAUSE,”
or “REC” for about 8 seconds when
the operation switches
Display “PLAY,” “STOP,” “PAUSE,”
“REC,” or the contents of a disc or
track memo of a CD or MD whenever
you press the DISPLAY button
Turn off the operation status display OFF
AUTO
FIX
Notes
• This setting is effective only when the receiver is set to
TAPE, DAT/MD, VIDEO 2, or CD (see page 12). For
VIDEO 2, the CD changer command mode must be
“CD 2” and the CD changer must be connected to the
VIDEO 2 jacks on the receiver. For CD, the CD
changer command mode must be “CD 1” and the CD
changer must be connected to the CD jacks on the
receiver.
• If the disc or track memo contains a character that the
receiver cannot display, “.” appears for that character.
• When the Mega Control function of the CD player is
active, the operating status of the main player is
displayed.
Speaker System Hookups
6
Overview
This section describes how to connect your speakers to
the receiver. Although front (left and right) speakers
are required, center and rear speakers are optional.
Adding center and rear speakers will enhance the
surround effects. Connecting an active woofer will
increase bass response.
Getting Started
Getting Started
What cords will I need?
• Speaker cord (not supplied) (1 for each speaker)
(+) (+)
(–) (–)
Twist the stripped ends of the cord about 2/3 inch (15
mm). Be sure to match the speaker cord to the appropriate
terminal on the components: + to + and – to –. If the cords
are reversed, the sound will be distorted and will lack
bass.
• Monaural audio cord (not supplied) (1 for an active
woofer)
Black Black
Hookups
Front speakers
■ STR-DE915
Front speaker
(R)
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Receiver
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A
R
++
B
IMPEDANCE USE 4–16 Ω
FRONT SPEAKERS
To connect the speaker cords
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Front speaker
(L)
A
L
B
Rear and center speakers
■ STR-DE915
Rear speaker
(R)
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Receiver
SURROUND SPEAKERS
REAR
R
L
+
–
IMPEDANCE USE 8–16 Ω
CENTER
+
–
■ STR-DE715/DE615/D660Z/D560Z
Rear speaker
(R)
SURROUND SPEAKERS
REAR
RL
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––
RL
IMPEDANCE USE 8–16 Ω
Center speakerReceiver
CENTER
Active woofer
Receiver Active woofer
WOOFER
AUDIO
OUT
ç
INPUT
Wireless rear speaker (STR-DE915/DE715/DE615 only)
When using an optional Sony wireless rear speaker system,
connect the transmitter to the WIRELESS REAR SPEAKER
jack.
Rear speaker
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Rear speaker
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(L)Center speaker
(L)
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Front speaker
(R)
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Receiver
FRONT SPEAKERS
+ R –
AA
BB
– L +
+
R – – L +
IMPEDANCE USE 4–16 Ω
Front speaker
(L)
Note
Do not connect any other component to the WIRELESS
REAR SPEAKER jack.
z If you have an additional front speaker system
Connect them to the FRONT SPEAKERS B terminals.
Note
If you use front speakers with low maximum power input,
adjust the volume carefully to avoid excessive output on the
speakers.
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Getting Started
Speaker placement for STR-DE915
For the best possible surround sound, we recommend:
• The best quality speakers possible
• Front, center, and rear speakers of equivalent size
and quality
• Positioning of speakers at the same distance from the
listening position (A).
The center speaker, however, may be moved closer,
but not beyond the straight line connecting the two
front speakers (B). The rear speakers may also be
closer to listening position than the front speakers (C),
to suit the configuration of your room. If the surround
effect is still inadequate, adjust the CENTER DELAY
and REAR DELAY parameters (see page 19).
B
A
A
45°
C C
90°
20°
Notes
• Do not place the center or rear speakers farther away from
the listening position than the front speakers.
• When mounting the rear speakers on side walls
perpendicular to the listening position they should be
placed 60 - 90 cm above the listening position (as shown
below in “Speaker placement for STR-DE715/DE615/
D660Z/D560Z”).
Depending on the shape of your room (etc.), you may
wish to place the rear speakers behind you instead of
on the side walls. One advantage of this placement is
that you can use a pair of large floor standing speakers
matching your front speakers.
B
A
A
45°
C C
90°
Note
If you place the rear speakers behind you, be sure to
check the speaker location setting in the SPEAKER
SETUP menu when using VIRTUAL MULTI REAR
and VIRTUAL REAR SHIFT sound fields (see pages 19
and 24 for details).
Speaker placement for STR-DE715/DE615/
D660Z/D560Z
For optimum surround sound effect, place your
speakers as shown below.
Rear speaker
60 - 90 cm
45°
Front speaker
Selecting the impedance
Set the IMPEDANCE SELECTOR for the front speakers
as indicated in the table below. Check the instruction
manual of your speakers if you’re not sure of the
impedance. (This information is usually printed on a
label on the back of the speaker.)
If nominal impedance of
Set IMPEDANCE SELECTOR to
your speaker is
Between 4 and 8 ohms
8 ohms or higher
4 Ω
8 Ω
Selecting the speaker system
If you connect only one set of front speakers, set the
SPEAKERS selector on the front panel to A. If you
connect two sets of front speakers, see the following:
To drive
Speaker system A (connected
to the FRONT SPEAKERS A
terminals)
Speaker system B (connected
to the FRONT SPEAKERS B
terminals)
Both speaker systems A and B
(parallel connection)
*
Do not use A+B with SOUND FIELD set to ON.
Set SPEAKERS selector to
A
B
*
A+B
20°
8
TV/VCR Hookups
Ç
OUTPUT
VIDEO
L
R
L
R
AUDIO
VIDEO
IN
VIDEO
OUT
AUDIO
IN
AUDIO
OUT
VIDEO 2
Getting Started
Getting Started
TV monitor
If you use a TV monitor, do not connect anything to the TV/
DBS VIDEO IN jack.
Overview
This section describes how to connect video
components to the receiver.
Note for STR-DE915
For digital connections, see “Digital Component Hookups
(STR-DE915 only)” on page 10.
LD/DVD (STR-DE915 only)
VIDEO 1
MONITOR
MONITOR
VIDEO 1
VIDEO 2LD/DVDS-LINK
TV/DBS
CTRL S
CTRL S
CTRL A1
STATUS IN
VIDEO
VIDEOINVIDEO
IN
AUDIO
AUDIO
SIGNAL
IN
IN
GND
y
ININ
AM
FM
y
75Ω
COAXIAL
PHONO
ANTENNA CD DAT / MD TAPE
TV/DBS
*
CTRL S
CTRL S
IN
OUT
OUT
S-LINK
VIDEO
VIDEOINVIDEO
VIDEO
OUT
OUT
IN
OUT
AUDIO
AUDIO
AUDIOINAUDIO
IN
OUT
OUT
L
R
IN
REC OUTINREC OUT
L
R
MONITORVIDEO 2
WOOFER
AUDIO
OUT
SURROUND SPEAKERS
FRONT SPEAKERS
IMPEDANCE
WIRELESS
SELECTOR
REAR
SPEAKER
FRONT
4 Ω8
Ω
AC OUTLET
* TV/DBS: USA, Canadian, and Australian models
TV: other models
What cables will I need?
• Audio/video cable (supplied with STR-DE715 (USA,
Canada) only) (1 for each TV or LD player; 2 for each VCR)
Yellow Yellow
White (L) White (L)
Red (R) Red (R)
Receiver TV monitor
MONITOR
MONITOR
VIDEO
OUT
INPUT
VIDEO
ç
VCR (via the VIDEO 1/2 jacks)
If you have two VCRs, connect the second one to the VIDEO
2 jacks.
Receiver VCR
VIDEO 1
VIDEO
VIDEO
IN
OUT
AUDIO
AUDIO
IN
OUT
L
R
Ç
OUTPUT INPUT
VIDEOVIDEO
AUDIO
AUDIO
L
R
ç
Video camera recorder or video game (STR-DE915 only)
Use the VIDEO 3 INPUT jacks on the front panel.
Video camera recorder or
video game
OUTPUT
VIDEO
AUDIO
L
R
VIDEO 3 INPUT
Receiver
RLVIDEO AUDIO
Ç
• Video cable (not supplied) (1 for a TV monitor)
LD or DVD player (STR-DE915 only)
If you have an additional LD or DVD player, connect it to
Yellow Yellow
the VIDEO 2 jacks.
Receiver LD or DVD player
Hookups
The arrow ç indicates signal flow.
TV or Digital Broadcasting System (DBS) tuner
DBS tuners can be used with the USA, Canadian, and
Australian models.
Receiver TV or DBS tuner
TV/DBS
VIDEO
IN
AUDIO
IN
L
R
Ç
OUTPUT
VIDEO
AUDIO
LD/DVD
VIDEO
IN
AUDIO
IN
L
R
Ç
LD player (via the VIDEO 2 jacks) (STR-DE715/DE615/
D660Z/D560Z only)
Receiver LD player
L
R
OUTPUT
VIDEO
AUDIO
L
R
(Continued)
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Getting Started
z You can play decoded Dolby Digital AC-3
soundtracks through the speakers connected to the
receiver (STR-DE715/DE615/D660Z/D560Z only)
If you have a Dolby Digital (AC-3) decoder, you can use
the receiver to amplify a decoded Dolby Digital AC-3
soundtrack with the following connections. Refer to the
instruction manual supplied with your Dolby Digital
(AC-3) decoder.
Dolby Digital (AC-3)
decoder etc.
PRE OUT
CENTER
WOOFER
REAR
FRONT
ç
ç
Receiver
FRONT
L
R
REAR
ç
CENTER
WOOFER
5.1 INPUT
ç
If you have a CONTROL S compatible Sony TV, DBS tuner,
monitor, VCR or LD player (STR-DE915/DE715 (USA,
Canada) only)
Use a CONTROL S cord (supplied) to connect the CTRL S
(STATUS) IN (for TV, DBS tuner, or monitor) or OUT (for
VCR or LD player (STR-DE715 (USA, Canada) only)) jack on
the receiver to the appropriate S-LINK jack on the respective
component. Refer to the Operating Instructions supplied
with your TV, DBS tuner, monitor, VCR, or LD player for
details.
DVD player or
LD player etc.
Ç
OUTPUT
VIDEO
AUDIO
VIDEO
IN
What cords will I need?
• Optical digital connecting cord (not supplied) (1 for a
DVD, LD or CD player; 2 for a DAT or MD deck)
• Coaxial digital connecting cord (not supplied) (1 for a
DVD or LD player)
Hookups
The arrow ç indicates signal flow.
L
LD or DVD player
R
If your LD or DVD player has an optical output jack, connect
it to the LD/DVD IN OPTICAL jack. If your LD player has
an RF output jack, connect it to the LD/DVD IN AC-3 RF
jack of the receiver as shown below.
Receiver LD or DVD player
AC-3
RF
OPTICAL
OPTICAL
OPTICAL
OPTICAL
LD / DVD IN
LD / DVD IN
CD IN
DAT / MD IN
DAT / MD OUT
Ç
DIGITAL
OUT
DIGITAL
Digital Component Hookups
(STR-DE915 only)
Overview
This section describes how to connect a LD/DVD
player, DAT/MD decks, and CD player equipped with
digital jack(s) to the STR-DE915. If you use a digital
component, select the appropriate input mode for the
component (see page 12).
LD/DVD IN AC-3 RF/OPTICAL
LD / DVD IN
AC-3
TV/DBS
RF
CTRL S
CTRL A1
IN
STATUS
LD / DVD IN
OPTICAL
CD IN
OPTICAL
DAT / MD IN
OPTICAL
DAT / MD OUT
OPTICAL
DIGITAL
VIDEOINVIDEO
IN
AUDIO
AUDIO
SIGNAL
IN
IN
GND
y
ININ
AM
FM
y
75Ω
COAXIAL
PHONO
ANTENNA CD DAT / MD TAPE
DAT/MD IN/OUT
OPTICAL
MONITOR
MONITOR
VIDEO 1
VIDEO 2LD/DVDS-LINK
CTRL S
CTRL S
CTRL S
IN
OUT
OUT
S-LINK
VIDEO
VIDEOINVIDEO
VIDEO
VIDEO
OUT
OUT
IN
OUT
AUDIO
AUDIO
AUDIOINAUDIO
IN
OUT
OUT
L
R
REC OUTINREC OUT
IN
L
R
SURROUND SPEAKERS
REAR
R
L
CENTER
+
+
IMPEDANCE
WIRELESS
SELECTOR
REAR
IMPEDANCE USE 8–16 Ω
––
––
SPEAKER
FRONT
–
4 Ω 8 Ω
A
L
B
WOOFER
AUDIO
–
OUT
++
A
R
++
B
IMPEDANCE USE 4–16 Ω
FRONT SPEAKERS
AC OUTLET
SWITCHED 120W / 1A MAX
AC 120V 60Hz
CD IN OPTICAL
CD player
Receiver LD player
AC-3
RF
OPTICAL
OPTICAL
OPTICAL
OPTICAL
LD / DVD IN
LD / DVD IN
CD IN
DAT / MD IN
DAT / MD OUT
Ç
AC-3
RF
OUT
DIGITAL
Receiver CD player
AC-3
RF
OPTICAL
OPTICAL
OPTICAL
OPTICAL
LD / DVD IN
LD / DVD IN
CD IN
DAT / MD IN
DAT / MD OUT
Ç
DIGITAL
OUT
DIGITAL
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Getting Started
Getting Started
DAT or MD deck
Receiver DAT or MD deck
AC-3
RF
OPTICAL
OPTICAL
OPTICAL
OPTICAL
LD / DVD IN
LD / DVD IN
CD IN
DAT / MD IN
DAT / MD OUT
Ç
Xç
DIGITAL
OUT IN
DIGITAL
Warning regarding the playback of DAT/MD sources
When playing DAT/MD sources through the receiver,
do not play a DAT/MD that contains digital recordings
made from a DVD player whose digital output was set
to “DOLBY DIGITAL.” High volume will be output
which may damage the receiver and your speakers.
Notes
• You cannot connect a LD or DVD player through digital
connection when the LD/DVD IN OPTICAL jack is
already used. In this case, connect the LD or DVD player
to the LD/DVD jacks.
• This receiver is compatible only with digital components
using 32, 44.1, or 48-kHz sampling frequencies and not
compatible with 96 kHz.
• Be sure to connect digital components (CD player, DAT/
MD deck, etc.) to the analog jacks as well as the digital
jacks in order to do analog recording.
AC OUTLET
TV/DBS
CTRL S
CTRL A1
CTRL S
CTRL S
STATUS IN
OUT
OUT
VIDEO
VIDEO
VIDEOINVIDEO
IN
OUT
IN
AUDIO
AUDIOINAUDIO
AUDIO
SIGNAL
IN
OUT
IN
GND
y
ININ
AM
FM
y
75Ω
COAXIAL
PHONO
ANTENNA CD DAT / MD TAPE
CTRL S
IN
S-LINK
VIDEO
VIDEOINVIDEO
OUT
OUT
AUDIO
AUDIO
IN
OUT
L
R
IN
REC OUTINREC OUT
L
R
WOOFER
AUDIO
OUT
SURROUND SPEAKERS
FRONT SPEAKERS
IMPEDANCE
WIRELESS
SELECTOR
REAR
SPEAKER
FRONT
4 Ω 8 Ω
AC OUTLET
MONITOR
MONITOR
VIDEO 1
VIDEO 2LD/DVDS-LINK
b
to a wall
outlet
Caution
Make sure that the total power consumption of the
component(s) connected to receiver’s AC OUTLET 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.
Before You Use Your Receiver
Before you start using your receiver, make sure that
you have:
• Turned MASTER VOLUME to the leftmost position
(0).
• Selected the appropriate speaker system. (For
details, see “Selecting the speaker system” on
page 8.)
• Set BALANCE to the center position.
AC Hookups
Setting the voltage selector (only on the
models supplied with the voltage selector)
Check that the voltage selector on the rear panel of the
receiver is set to the local power supply voltage. If
not, set the selector to the correct position using a
screwdriver before connecting the AC power cord to a
wall outlet.
Connecting the AC power cord
Connect the AC power cord from this receiver and
from your audio/video components to a wall outlet.
If you connect other audio components to AC OUTLET
on the receiver, the receiver can supply power to the
connected component(s) so you can turn on/off whole
system when you turn on/off the receiver. Note that
only one switched AC outlet is supplied with the
Australian STR-DE915/DE715.
VOLTAGE SELECT
220V
240V
120V
Turn on the receiver and check the following indicator.
• Press MUTING on the remote if “MUTING” appears
in the display.
Clearing the receiver’s memory
Before you use your receiver for the first time or
when you want to clear the receiver’s memory, do
the procedure below.
POWER
POWER
DPC
MODE
SPEAKERS
A
B
OFF
+B
A
PHONES
TONE
SUR INDEX
g
PRESET
1
TUNING
TUNING
+
–
MEMORY
DISPLAY–FM / AM+FM MODE
VIDEO FUNCTION
AUDIO FUNCTION
VIDEO 2VIDEO 1 VIDEO 3 LD / DVD TV/DBS TAPE DAT / MD CD TUNER PHONO
DIRECT
PASS
9483726
DIRECT05
SHIFT
VIDEO FUNCTION AUDIO FUNCTION
SET UP
GENRE
MODE
INPUT
MODE
MODE
DIRECT PASS
MASTER VOLUME
5
•
•
•
•
•
•
4
6
•
•
•
•
•
•
3
7
•
•
•
•
•
•
2
8
•
•
•
•
•
•
1
9
•
•
•
•
DISCRETE
SOUND FIELD
ON / OFF
BOOST
BASS
VIDEO 3 INPUT
•
•
BALANCE
•
0
1
0
LR
RLVIDEO AUDIO
1 Turn off the receiver.
2 Press down VIDEO FUNCTION , AUDIO
FUNCTION , MODE, and POWER
simultaneously.
The contents of the memory (preset station
and other parameter settings) are erased.
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Receiver Operations
Receiver Operations
Selecting a Component
To listen to or watch a connected component, first
select the function on the receiver or with the remote.
Before you begin, make sure you have:
• Connected all components securely and correctly as
indicated on pages 4 to 11.
• Turned MASTER VOLUME to the leftmost position
(0) to avoid damaging your speakers.
Digital processing control buttons
POWER SET UPDIRECT PASS
POWER
TONE
SUR INDEX
DPC
MODE
SPEAKERS
A
B
OFF
A
+B
TUNING
–
PHONES
DISPLAY–FM / AM+FM MODE
VIDEO 2VIDEO 1 VIDEO 3 LD / DVD TV/DBS TAPE DAT / MD CD TUNER PHONO
g
PRESET
TUNING
+
MEMORY
DIRECT05
1
SHIFT
9483726
VIDEO FUNCTION AUDIO FUNCTION
VIDEO/AUDIO
PHONES
FUNCTION
SPEAKERS
1 Press POWER to turn on the receiver.
2 Select the component you want to use:
To watch or
listen to
Video tapes
Video camera
recorder or video
game (STR-DE915
only)
Laser discs
DVD (STR-DE915
only)
TV programs
Audio tapes
Digital Audio Tapes
(DAT) or MiniDiscs
(MD)
Press
(repeatedly)
VIDEO
FUNCTION
VIDEO
FUNCTION
VIDEO
FUNCTION
VIDEO
FUNCTION
VIDEO
FUNCTION
AUDIO
FUNCTION
AUDIO
FUNCTION
MASTER VOLUME
•
2
•
•
DIRECT PASS
DISCRETE
BASS
MODE
SOUND FIELD
ON / OFF
BASS
BOOST
BOOST
VIDEO 3 INPUT
DIRECT
PASS
SET UP
GENRE
INPUT
MODE
INPUT
MODE
To light up
VIDEO 1 or VIDEO 2
VIDEO 3
LD/DVD (STRDE915 only) or
VIDEO 2 (STRDE715/DE615/
D660Z/D560Z only)
LD/DVD
TV/DBS* (STR-
DE915 (USA, Canada,
and Australia)/
DE715/DE615/
D660Z/D560Z only)
or TV (STR-DE915
(for all other
countries) only)
TAPE
DAT/MD
MASTER VOLUME
•
•
•
4
•
•
•
3
•
•
•
1
•
•
•
0
5
•
•
•
6
•
•
•
7
•
•
•
8
•
•
•
9
•
•
•
BALANCE
•
1
0
LR
RLVIDEO AUDIO
BALANCE
To watch or
listen to
Compact Discs (CD)
(repeatedly)
AUDIO
To light upPress
CD
FUNCTION
Radio programs
AUDIO
TUNER
FUNCTION
Records
AUDIO
PHONO
FUNCTION
* DBS tuners can be used with the USA, Canadian, and
Australian models.
3 Turn on the component, for example, a CD player,
and then start playing.
To tune in radio stations on this receiver, see
“Receiving Broadcasts” on page 15.
4 Turn MASTER VOLUME to adjust the volume.
To adjust the volume of the TV’s speakers, use the
volume control on the TV.
z To listen to digital program sources (STR-DE915
only)
Do the procedure below.
1 Do Steps 1 and 2 above to select the component.
2 Press INPUT MODE repeatedly to select input mode
for the component.
When you select The receiver selects
AUTO INPUT the component connected to the
DIGITAL (AC-3 RF)
(appears only when
you selected LD/
DVD in Step 1)
DIGITAL(OPTICAL)
ANALOG INPUT
following jack(s) (listed in order
of priority):
1 the LD/DVD IN AC-3 RF jack*
2 the OPTICAL jack
3 the analog jacks
the component connected to the
LD/DVD IN AC-3 RF jack
the component connected to the
OPTICAL jack
the component connected to the
analog jacks
* Only when you selected LD/DVD in Step 1
To play the decoded Dolby Digital AC-3 program
source connected to the 5.1 INPUT jacks (STRDE715/DE615/D660Z/D560Z only)
Press 5.1/DVD INPUT so that the 5.1 INPUT
indicator lights up.
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