Sony STR-DE935 User Manual

FM Stereo
FM-AM Receive

Operating Instructions

3-866-969-12(1)

STR-DE935
STR-DE835
STR-SE591

© 1999 by Sony Corporation

WARNING Precautions

To prevent fire or shock
hazard, do not expose the
unit to rain or moisture.

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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.

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This symbol is intended to alert the user to
the presence of important operating and
maintenance (servicing) instructions in the
literature accompanying the appliance.

INFORMATION

This equipment has been tested and found
to comply with the limits for a Class B
digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the
FCC Rules.
These limits are designed to provide
reasonable protection against harmful

interference in a residential installation.
This equipment generates, uses, and can
radiate radio frequency energy and, if not
installed and used in accordance with the
instructions, may cause harmful
interference to radio communications.
However, there is no guarantee that
interference will not occur in a particular
installation. If this equipment does cause
harmful interference to radio or television
reception, which can be determined by
turning the equipment off and on, the user
is encouraged to try to correct the
interference by one or more of the
following measures:

- Reorient or relocate the receiving
antenna.

- Increase the separation between the
equipment and receiver.

- Connect the equipment into an outlet on
a circuit different from that to which the
receiver is connected.

- Consult the dealer or an experienced
radio/TV technician for help.

CAUTION

You are cautioned that any changes or
modification not expressly approved in
this manual could void your authority to
operate this equipment.

Note to CATV system installer:

This reminder is provided to call CATV

system installer's attention to Article 820­40 of the NEC that provides guidelines for
proper grounding and, in particular,
specifies that the cable ground shall be
connected to the grounding system of the
building, as close to the point of cable
entry as practical.

Owner's Record

The model and serial numbers are located
on the rear of the unit. Record the serial
number in the space provided below.
Refer to them whenever you call upon
your Sony dealer regarding this product.

Model No. STR-DE935/DE835/SE591

Serial No

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For the customers in Canada
CAUTION

TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO
NOT USE THIS POLARIZED AC PLUG
WITH AN EXTENSION CORD,
RECEPTACLE OR OTHER OUTLET
UNLESS THE BLADES CAN BE FULLY
INSERTED TO PREVENT BLADE
EXPOSURE.

On safety

Should any solid object or liquid fall into
the cabinet, unplug the receiver and have it
checked by qualified personnel before
operating it any further.

On power sources

• Before operating the receiver, check that
the operating voltage is identical with
your local power supply. The operating
voltage is indicated on the nameplate at
the rear of the receiver.

• The unit is not disconnected from the AC

power source (mains) as long as it is
connected to the wall outlet, even if the
unit itself has been turned off.

• If you are not going to use the receiver

for a long time, be sure to disconnect the
receiver from the wall outlet. To
disconnect the AC power cord, grasp the
plug itself; never pull the cord.

• One blade of the plug is wider than the
other for the purpose of safety and will
fit into the wall outlet only one way. If

you are unable to insert the plug fully
into the outlet, contact your dealer.

• AC power cord must be changed only at

the qualified service shop.

On placement

• Place the receiver in a location with
adequate ventilation to prevent heat
buildup and prolong the life of the
receiver.

• Do not place the receiver near heat
sources, or in a place subject to direct
sunlight, excessive dust or mechanical
shock.

• Do not place anything on top of the

cabinet that might block the ventilation
holes and cause malfunctions.

On operation

Before connecting other components, be
sure to turn off and unplug the receiver.

On cleaning

Clean the cabinet, panel and controls with
a soft cloth slightly moistened with a mild
detergent solution. Do not use any type of
abrasive pad, scouring powder or solvent

such as alcohol or benzine.

If you have any question or problem
concerning your receiver, please
consult your nearest Sony dealer.

About This Manual

The instructions in this manual are for models
STR-DE935, STR-DE835 and STR-SE591. Check your
model number by looking at the upper right comer of the

front panel. In this manual, the STR-DE935 is used for
illustration purposes unless stated otherwise. Any
difference in operation is clearly indicated in the text, for
example, "STR-DE935 only."

Type of differences

DE93S DE835

5 audio/video inputs

4 audio/video inputs

Conventions

• The instructions in this manual describe the controls on

the receiver. You can also use the controls on the
supplied remote if they have the same or similar names
as those on the receiver. For details on the use of your
remote, refer to the separate operating instructions
supplied with the remote.

• The following icon is used in this manual:
V Indicates hints and tips for making the task easier.

This receiver incorporates DolbyDigital and Pro Logic
Surround and the DTS** Digital Surround System.

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Table of contents

Hooking Up the Components <

Unpacking 4
Antenna Hookups 5
Audio Component Hookups 6
Video Component Hookups 8
Digital Component Hookups 9

5.1CH Input Hookups 11

Other Hookups 12

Hooking Up and Setting Up the
Speaker System 15

Speaker System Hookup 16
Performing Initial Setup Operations 18
Multi Channel Surround Setup 19

Before You Use Your Receiver 23

Location of Parts and Basic
Operations 26

Front Panel Parts Description 26

• Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories.
“Dolby", "AC-3", "Pro Logic" and the double-D symbol □□ are

trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.

^^Manufactured under license from Digital Theater Systems, Inc. US

Pat. No. 5,451,942 and other worldwide patents issued and pending.
"DTS" and "DTS Digital Surround" are trademarks of Digital
Theater Systems, Inc. © 1996 Digital Theater Syste7ns, Inc. All
rights reserved.

Demonstration Mode

The demonstration will activate the first time you turn oa
the power. When the demonstration starts, the following
message appears in the display twice:

"Now Demonstration Mode!! If you finish
demonstration, please press POWER KEY while
this message appears in the display. Thank you!"

To cancel the demonstration

Press l/(!) to turn the receiver off during the previous
message. The next time you turn the receiver on, the
demonstration will not appear.

To view the demonstration

Hold down SET UP and press l/(!) to turn on the power.

Note

Running the demonstration will clear the receiver's
memory. For details on what will be cleared, see "Clearing
the receiver's memory" on page 18.

31Enjoying Surround Sound

Selecting a Sound Field 32
Understanding the Multi-Channel Surround

Displays 36

Customizing Sound Fields 38

Receiving Broadcasts 43

Direct Tuning 44
Automatic Tuning 45
Preset Tuning 45

Other Operations 47

Naming Preset Stations and Program Sources 48
Recording 48
Using the Sleep Timer 49
Adjustments Using the SET UP Button 50

Additional Information 51

Troubleshooting 51
Specifications 53
Glossary 55
Tables of Settings Using SUR, LEVEL, EQ, and

SET UP buttons 56

Index 58

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Check that you received the following items with the
remote:

• FM wire antenna (1)

• AM loop antenna (1)

• Audio/ video/control S connecting cord (1)

• Control S connecting cord (1)

• FM antenna adapter (1)

STR-DE935 only

• Remote commander RM-LJ302 (remote) (1)

• R6 (size-AA) alkaline batteries (3)

STR-DE835/SE591 only

• Remote commander RM-PP402 (remote) (1)

• R6 (size-AA) batteries (2)

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 B on the receiver.
For details, refer to the operating instructions supplied
with your remote.

Q When to replace batteries

Under normal conditions, the batteries should last for about 3

months (STR-DE935 only) or 6 months (STR-DE835/SE591 onl
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 lightin;

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.

• This remote is designed for use with alkaline batteries only,

not use a combination of different battery types (STR-DE935
only).

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 an.

noise.

• When connecting an audio / video cord, be sure to

match the color-coded pins to the appropriate jacks i
the components; yellow (video) to yellow; white (le
audio) to white; and red (right, audio) to red.

Antenna Hookups

Terminals for connecting the ante'nnas

Connect the

AM loop antenna AM terminals
FM wire antenna

To the

FM 75Q COAXIAL terminal

3 Insert wire antenna into adaptor and wedge

stripped end between the forks.

4 Close the adaptor.

5 Attach the adaptor to the F M antenna terminal.

Notes on antenna hookups

• To prevent noise pickup, keep the AM loop antenna
away from the receiver and other components.

• Be sure to fully extend the FM wire antenna.

• After connecting the FM wire antenna, keep it as
horizontal as possible.

Q if you have poor FM reception

Use a 75-ohm coaxial cable (not supplied) to connect the receiver
to an outdoor FM antenna as shown below.

Assembling the supplied FM antenna

The supplied FM wire antenna must be connected to the
supplied FM antenna adaptor,

1 Strip insulation off one end of the wire antenna,-

5-7 mm

2 Open the antenna adaptor.

Pull up on the tab and pull the back away.

Outdoor FM antenna

Receiver

If you connect the receiver to an outdoor antenna, ground
it against lightning. To prevent a gas explosion, do not
connect the ground wire to a gas pipe.

Note

Do not use the SIGNAL GND ^ terminal for grounding the
receiver.

Audio Component Hookups

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Audio cords (not supplied)

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the appropriate jacks on the components.

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Jacks for connecting audio components

Connect a To the

Turntable
CD player
Tape deck
MD deck or DAT deck MD/DAT jacks

PHONO jacks
CD jacks
TAPE jacks

Note on audio component hookups

If your turntable has a ground wire, connect it to the

A SIGNAL GND terminal on the receiver.

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Required cords

Audio cords (not supplied)

When connecting a cord, be sure to match the color-coded pins to
the appropriate jacks on the components.

Jacks for connecting audio components

Connect a To the

Turntable
CD player
MD deck or Tape deck MD/TAPE jacks

PHONO jacks
CD jacks

Note on audio component hookups

If your turntable has a ground wire, cormect it to the

signal GND terminal on the receiver.

Video Component Hookups

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Audiofvideo cords (not supplied)

When connecting a cord, be sure to match the color-coded pins t
the appropriate jacks on the components.

Yellow (video)
White (L/audio)=

Red (R/audio)

Video cord for connecting a TV monitor

You can use the video cord of the supplied audio / video / control
S cord (see pages 12 and 13 for details).

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Red (R/audio)

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Jacks for connecting video components

Connect a To the

TV or satellite hmer TV/SAT jacks
VCR
Additional VCR
DVD or LD player DVD/LD jacks
TV monitor MONITOR VIDEO OUT jack
Camcorder or video game

VIDEO 1 jacks
VIDEO 2 jacks

VIDEO 3 INPUT jacks on the
front pane! (STR-DE935 only)

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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 VIDE'

IN jack on the receiver. If you are coimecting a separate
TV tuner (or satellite tuner), connect both the audio and
video output jacks to the receiver as shown above.

i When using the S-video jacks instead of the video jacks

Your monitor must also be connected via an S-video jack. S-vid
signals are on a separate bus from the video signals and will nt
be output through the video jacks.

Digitai Component Hookups

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Audio cords (not supplied)

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White (L)

Red (R)

Notes

• Please note that you cannot make a digital recording of a digital multi channel surround signal.

• To make a digital recording from your CD player, connect the CD player's digital output directly to the digital input on your MD or DA
deck. Refer to the instructions si^pplied with yourjCD player and MD or DAT deck for details.

• The DVD/LD OPT and COAX jacks are compatible with 96 kHz, 48 kHz, 44.1 kHz and 32 kHz sampling frequencies.

• The TV/SAT OPT jack and MD/DAT IN and MD/DAT OUT OPT jacks are compatible with 48 kHz, 44.1 kHz, and 32 kHz sampling
frequencies.

• It is not possible to record analog signals to TAPE and VIDEO with only digital connections. To record analog signals, make analog
connections. To record digital signals, make digital connections.

• Input signals with 96 kHz sampling frequencies to the DVD/LD OPT or COAX jacks. Using other jacks may result in intermittent sound

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5.1 CH Input Hookups

Although this receiver incorporates a multi channel
decoder, it is also equipped with 5.1CH INPUT jacks.
These connections allow you to enjoy multichannel
software encoded in formats other than Dolby Digital
(AC-3) and DTS. If your DVD player is equipped with

5.1CH OUTPUT jacks, you can connect them directly to
this unit to enjoy the sound of the DVD player's multi
channel decoder. Alternatively, the 5.1CH INPUT jacks

can be used to connect an external multi channel decoder.
To fully enjoy multi channel surround sound, you will
need five speakers (two front speakers, two rear speakers,
and a center speaker) and a sub woofer. Refer to the
instruction manual supplied with your DVD player, multi
channel decoder, etc., for details on the 5.1 charmel input
hookups.

DVD player.

Multichannel decoder, etc.

Required cords

Audio cords (not supplied)

Two for the 5.1CH INPUT FRONT and REAR jacks

White (L)

Red (R)

Monaural audio cords (not supplied)

Two for the 5.1CH INPUT CENTER and SUB WOOFER jacks

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Video cord (not supplied)

One for the DVD/LD VIDEO IN jacks (etc.)

Yellow =C3nj= Yellow

Note

When using the connections described below, adjust the level of
your surround speakers and sub woofer from the DVD player or
multichannel decoder.

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Example of a DVD player hookup using the 5.1 INPUT jacks

DVD/LD

VIDEO OUT 5.1 CH INPUT

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See page 15 for details on speaker system hookup.

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Audio cords (not supplied)

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appropriate jacks on the components.

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Red (R)

Audio/video/control S connecting cord (1)

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Red (R/audio) ©

Black (control S) ©

Control S connecting cord (1)

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Red (R)

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Red (R/audio) ©
Black (control S) ©

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AC power cord

Required cords

2ND AUDIO OUT

(STR-DE935 only)

The configuration, shape, and numberpf AC outlets on ths rear panel varies according to the model and country/ to which the receiver is shipped.

AC OUTLET*

To a wall outlet

Example of a sub room hookup using the 2ND AUDIO OUT jacks (STR-DE935 only)

You can use the 2ND AUDIO OUT jacks to output audio signals to a stereo amplifier located in another room.
Press 2ND AUDIO ([8] on page 28) repeatedly to switch the audio signals output to the sub room.

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S-UNK CONTROL S hookup

If you have a S-LINK CONTROL S-compatible Sony TV,
satellite tuner, monitor, DVD player or VCR, use an
audio/video/control S connecting cord (supplied) or a
control S cormecting cord (supplied) to connect the CTRL
S (STATUS) IN (for TV, satellite tuner, or monitor) or OUT
(for VCR, etc.) jack on the receiver to the appropriate S­LINK jack on the respective component. Refer to the

operating instructiorrs supplied with your TV, satellite

tuner, monitor, VCR, etc., for details.

The following illustration is an example of S-LINK
CONTROL S hookups between the receiver, a TV, a VCR,
and a DVD player. When your TV is connected to the
receiver as shown below, the TV input mode will change
to video input whenever you turn on the receiver. When
you cormect the receiver as shown below, input mode of
the receiver changes to VIDEO 1 or DVD/LD whenever
you play your VCR or DVD.
The following connectiorrs also change the input mode of
the receiver to TV whenever you operate your TV.

• Audioivideo!control S connecting cord (Pull the video cord away
from the supplied audio/video/control S cable for connection ©.)

** Control S connecting cord

Note

Refer to the instructions supplied with your TV for details
regarding the operations you can control from your TV.

CONTROL A1 n hookup

• If you have a CONTROL A1 II compatible Sony

CO player, tape deck, or MD deck

Use a CONTROL A1 cord (not supplied) to cormect the
CONTROL A1 II jack on the CD player, tape deck, or

MD deck to the CONTROL A1 II jack on the receiver.

Refer to the separate manual "CONTROL-Al II Control
System" and the operating instructions supplied with
your CD player, tape deck, or MD deck for details.

Note

If you make CONTROL A1 II connections from the receiver to
an MD deck that is also connected to a computer, do not
operate the receiver while using the "Sony MD Editor"
software. This may cause a malfunction.

• If you have a Sony CD changer with a

COMMAND MODE selector

If your CD changer's COMMAND MODE selector can
be set to CD 1, CD 2, or CD 3, be sure to set the
command mode to "CD 1" and connect the changer to
the CD jacks on the receiver.
If, however, you have a Sony CD changer with VIDEO

OUT jacks, set the command mode to "CD 2" and

connect the changer to the VIDEO 2 jacks on the
receiver.

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other Hookups

Connecting the AC power cord

Before connecting the AC power cord of this receiver to a
wall outlet:

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• Connect the speaker system to the receiver (see page

16).

• Turn the MASTER VOLUME control to the leftmost
position (0).

Connect the AC power cord(s) of your audio/video
components to a wall outlet.

If you connect other audio/video components to the AC
OUTLET(s) on the receiver^ the receiver will supply power
to the connected component(s), allowing you to turn the

whole system on or off when you turn the receiver on/off.

Caution

Make sure that the total power consumption of the component(s)
connected to the receiver's AC OUTLET(s) does not exceed the
wattage stated on the rear panel. Do not connect high-wattage
electrical home appliances such as electric irons, fans, or TVs to
this outlet.

Note

If the AC power cord is disconnected for about two weeks, the
receiver's entire memory will be cleaned and the demonstration
will start.

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and Setting Up

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System

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[ and how to set up your speakers to

enjoy multi channel surround sound.

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Brief descriptions of buttons and control
used to set up the speaker system

SET UP button: Press to enter the setup mode when

specifying speaker types and distances.

Cursor buttons (</]»: Use to select parameters after

pressing the SET UP button.

Jog dial: Use to adjust the setting of each parameter.

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Additional pair of front

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Rear speakers (8 ohm)

Center speaker (8 ohm) SPEAKERS CENTER terminals
Active sub woofer SUB WOOFER AUDIO OUT

See "Speaker impedance" on the next page.

*■ You can connect an active sub woofer to either of the two jacks. The

remaining jack can be used to connect a second active sub woofer.

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SPEAKERS FRONT A terminals
SPEAKERS FRONT B terminals

SPEAKERS REAR terminals

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Notes on speaker system hookup

• Twist the stripped ends of the speaker cords about 2/3
inch (10 mm). Be sure to match the speaker cord to the
appropriate terminal on the components: + to + and ­to If the cords are reversed, the sound will be
distorted and will lack bass.

• If you use front 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
precautioits when cormecting the speakers.

Make sure the stripped ends of each speaker cord
does not touch another speaker terminal or the
stripped end of another speaker cord.

Examples of poor conditions of the speaker cord

Speaker impedance - ' .o. -i

To enjoy multi channel surround, connect front, center,
and rear speakers with a nominal impedance of 8 ohms or
higher, and set the speaker IMPEDANCE SELECTOR to
"8Q." Check the instruction manual supplied with your
speakers if you're not sure of their impedance. (This
information is usually printed on a label on the back of
the speaker.)

You may connect a pair of speakers with a nominal

impedance between 4 and 8 ohms to the FRONT
SPEAKERS terminals, if you set the IMPEDANCE
SELECTOR to “4D." Speakers connected to the REAR and
CENTER SPEAKERS terminals must have a nominal
impedance of 8 ohms or higher (regardless of the setting
of the IMPEDANCE SELECTOR).

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stripped cords are touching each other due to excessive

removal of insulation.

After connecting all the components, speakers,
and AC power cord, output a test tone to check
that all the speakers are connected correctly. For
details on outputting a test tone, see page 22.

If no sound is heard from a speaker while outputting a
test tone or a test tone is output from a speaker other than
the one whose name is currently displayed on the
receiver, the speaker may be short-circuited. If this
happens, check the speaker connection again.

Note

Be sure to connect front speakers with a nominal impedance of 8
ohms or higher if you want to select both sets (A+B) of front
speakers (see page 27).

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Once you have hooked up the speakers and turned on the

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speaker parameters (size, position, etc.) and perform any
other initial setup operations necessary for your system.

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Before turning on the receiver

Make sure that you have:

• Turned MASTER VOLUME to the leftmost position (0).

• Selected the appropriate front speakers (see "[t1

SPEAKERS selector" on page 27).

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.
This procedure is not necessary if the demonstration
activates when you turn the power on.

Performing initial setup «operations >

Before using your receiver for the first time, use the SET
UP button to adjust the setup parameters so that they
correspond to your system. You can adjust the following
items. For details on how to make adjustments, see the
page in parenthesis.
« Speaker size and placement (pages 19-21).

• Speaker distance (page 21).

• The video signal paired with the 5.1CH INPUT (page

50).

• Whether other components will turn on/off
automatically via the CONTROL AI II control system
(page 50).

• STR-DE935 only; 2 way remote control system

operation (page 50).

1 Turn off the receiver.
2 Hold down 1/(1) for 5 seconds.

The currently selected function, then the
demonstration message appears in the display. All of
the following items are reset or cleared:

• All preset stations are reset or cleared.

• All sound field parameters are reset to their factory
settings.

• All index names (of preset stations and program
sources) are cleared.

• All adjustments made with the SET UP button are
reset to their factory settings.

• The sound field memorized for each program source
and preset stations are cleared.

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Multi Channel Surround Setup

For the best possible surround sound all speakers should
be the same distance from the listening position (O).
(However, this unit lets you to place the center speaker up
to 5 feet (1.5 meters) closer (©) and the rear speakers up
to 15 feet (4,5 meters) closer (©) to the listening position.

The front speakers can be placed from 3 to 40 feet (1.0 to

12.0 meters) from the listening position (©).)

You can place the rear speakers either behind you or to
the side, depending on the shape of your room (etc.).

When placing rear speakers to your side

Specifying the S|M"aKir parthiiten

1 Press 1/(1) to turn on the receiver.

2 Press SET UP.

Press the cursor buttons « or » to select the parameter you want to adjust.

4 Turn the jog dial to select setting you desire. The

setting is entered automatically.

Repeat steps 3 and 4 until you have set all of the parameters that follow.

■ Front speaker size (FRONT)

Initial setting : LARGE (STR-DE935/DE835)

SMALL (STR-SE591)

• 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 speaker is set to "SMALL", the center
and rear speakers are also automatically set to
"SMALL" (unless previously set to "NO").

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■ Center speaker size (CENTER)

Initial setting : LARGE (STR-DE935/DE835)

SMALL (STR-SE591)

• If you a connect large speaker that will effectively
reproduce bass frequencies, select "LARGE". Normally,
select "LARGE". However, if the front speakers are set
to "SMALL", you cannot set the center speaker to
"LARGE".

• If the sound is distorted, or you feel a lack of surround

effects when using multi channel surround sound,
select "SMALL" to activate the bass redirection circuitry
and output the center channel bass frequencies from the
front speakers (if set to "LARGE") or sub woofer.

• If you do not connect the center speaker, select "NO".

The sound of the center channel will be output from the
front speakers.*^

■ Rear speaker size (REAR)

Initial setting : LARGE (STR-DE935/DE835)

SMALL (STR-SE591)

• If you connect large speakers that will effectively
reproduce bass frequencies, select "LARGE". Normally,
select "LARGE". However, if the front speakers are set
to "SMALL", you cannot set the rear speakers to
"LARGE".

• If the sound is distorted, or you feel a lack of surround
effects when using multi channel surround sound,
select "SMALL" to activate the bass redirection circuitry
and output the rear channel bass frequencies from the
sub woofer or other "LARGE" speakers.

• If you do not connect rear speakers, select "NO".*^

About speaker sizes (LARGE and SMALL)

Internally, the LARGE and SMALL settings for each speaker

determine whether or not the internal sound processor will cu

the bass signal hx)m that channel. When the bass is cut from a
channel the bass redirection circuitry sends the corresponding
bass frequencies to the sub woofer or other "LARGE" speaker
However, since bass sounds have a certain amount of
directionality it best not to cut them, if possible. Therefore, evt
when using small speakers, you can set them to "LARGE" if у
want to output the bass frequencies from that speaker. On the
other hand, if you are using a large speakei:, 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 speal
to "LARGE". If there is not enough bass you can use the

equalizer to boost the bass levels. To adjust the equalizer, see

page 40.

■ Rear speaker position (REAR PL.)*

Initial setting; BEHIND
This parameter lets you specify the location of your rea
speakers for proper implementation of the Digital Cine
Sound surround modes in the "VIRTUAL" sound field
Refer to the illustration below.

• Select "SroE" if the location of your rear speakers

corresponds to section O-

• Select "MIDDLE" if the location of your rear speaker

corresponds to section ©.

• Select "BEHIND" if the location of your rear speaker
corresponds to section ©.

This setting only effects the surround modes in the
"VIRTUAL" sound fields.

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■ Rear speaker height (REAR HGT.)*

Initial setting: LOW
This parameter lets you specify the height of your rear
speakers for proper implementation of the Digital Cinema
Sound surround modes in the "VIRTUAL" sound fields.
Refer to the illustration below.

• Select "LOW" if the location of your rear speakers
corresponds to section O-

• Select "HIGH" if the location of your rear speakers
corresponds to section ©.

This setting only effects the surround modes in the

“VIRTUAL" sound fields.

* These parameters are not available when "Rear speaker

size (REAR)" is set to "NO".

9 About the rear speaker position (SIDE, MIDDLE, and BEHIND)

This setting is designed specifically for implementation of the
Digital Cinema Sound modes in the "VIRTUAL" sound fields.
With the Digital Cinema Sound modes, speaker position is not as
critical as other modes. All of the modes in the "VIRTUAL"
sound fields were designed under the premise that the rear
speaker would be located behind the listening position, but
presentation remains fairly consistent even with the rear speakers
positioned at a rather wide angle. However, if the speakers are

pointing toward the listener from the immediate left and right of
the listening position, the "VIRTUAL" sound fields will not be
effective unless the rear speaker position parameter is set to

"SIDE".
Nevertheless, each listening environment has many variables,
like wall reflections, and you may obtain better results using
"BEHIND" or "MIDDLE" if your speakers are located high above
the listening position, even if they are to the immediate left and
right.
Therefore, although it may result itr a setting contrary to the
"Rear speaker position" explanation, we recommend that you
playback multi charmel 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 rear speakers and the sound of the front speakers.
If you are not sure which sounds best, select "BEHIND" and then
use the speaker distance parameter and speaker level

adjustments to obtain proper balance.

■ Sub woofer selection (SUB WOOFER)

IniHal setting : YES (STR-DE935/DE835)

NO (STR-SE591)

• 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
LEE signals from other speakers.

• In order to take full advantage of the Dolby Digital
(AC-3) bass redirection circuitry, we recommend setting
the sub woofer's cut off frequency as high as possible.

■ Front speaker distance (FRONT)

Initial setting : 16 feet
Set the distance from your listening position to the front
(left or right) speaker (O on page 19).

• Front speaker distance can be set in 1 foot (0.1 meter)
steps from 3 to 40 feet (1.0 to 12.0 meters).

• If both speakers are not placed an equal distance from
your listening position, set the distance to the closest
speaker.

■ Center speaker distance (CENTER)

Initial setting : 16 feet
Set the distance from your listening position to the center
speaker.

• Center speaker distance can be set in 1 foot (0.1 meter)
steps from a distance equal to the front speaker distance
(O on page 19) to a distance 5 feet (1.5 meters) closer to
your listening position (© on page 19).

• Do not place the center speaker farther away from your
listening position than the front speakers.

■ Rear speaker distance (REAR)

Initial setting : 11 feet
Set the distance from your listening position to the rear
(left or right) speaker.

• Rear speaker distance can be set in 1 foot (0.1 meter)

steps from a distance equal to the front speaker distance
(O on page 19) to a distance 15 feet (4.5 meters) closer
to your listening position (© on page 19).

• Do not place the rear speakers farther away from your
listening position than the front speakers.

• If both speakers are not placed an equal distance from
your listening position, set the distance to the closest
speaker.

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This unit allows you to input the speaker position in terms of
distance. However, it is not possible to set the center speaker
farther away than the front speakers. Also, the center speaker can
not be set more that 5 feet (1.5 meters) closer than the front
speakers.
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Adjusting these parameter while listening to the sound often
results in much better surround sound. Give it a try!

■ Distance unit (DIST. UNIT)

Initial setting : feet
Lets you select either feet or meters as the unit of measure
for setting distances. 1 foot corresponds to a 1 ms
difference.

Adjusting thé ï^alcer volume

Use the remote while seated in your listening position t
adjust the volume of each speaker.

Note

This unit incorporates a new test tone with a frequency centere
at 800 Hz for easier sp>eaker volume adjustment.

1 Press 1/Ô to turn on the receiver.

2 Press TEST TONE on the supplied remote.

You will hear the test tone from each speaker in
sequence.

3 Adjust the volume level so that the volume of th

test tone from each speaker sounds the same
when you are in your main listening position.

• To adjust the balance of the front right and front li
speakers, use the front balance parameter in the
LEVEL menu (see page 39).

• To adjust the balance of the rear right and rear left
speakers, use the rear balance parameter in the
LEVEL menu (see page 39).

• To adjust the volume level of the center speaker,
press the LEVEL CENTER + / - buttons on the
remote.

• To adjust the volume level of the rear speakers, pi
the LEVEL REAR + /- buttons on the remote.

4 Press TEST TONE on the remote again to turn off

the test tone.

Note

The test tone cannot be output when the receiver is set to 5.1C
INPUT.

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time

Rotate MASTER VOLUME on the main unit or press MASTE]
VOLUME +/- on the remote.

Notes

• The front balance, rear balance, center level, and rear level 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 control.

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Let's assume that you have matched the sound levels of all the

speakers using the test tone. Although this lays the foundation

for high quality surround sound, it may be necessary to make
further adjustments while listening to playback of actual
software. This is because most software contains center and rear
channels recorded at slightly lower levels than the two front
channels.
When you actually playback software recorded in multi channel
surround you will notice that increasing the center and rear
speaker levels produces a better blend between the front and

center speakers and greater cohesion between the front and rear
speakers. Increasing the level of the center speaker about 1 dB,
and the rear speakers about 1~2 dB is likely to produce better
results.
In other words, in order to create a more cohesive soundstage
with balanced dialog we recommend that you make some
adjustments while playing your software. Changes of only 1 dB
can make a huge difference in the character of the soundstage.

Before You Use Your Receiver

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Make sure that you have:

• Turned MASTER VOLUME to the leftmost position (0).

• Selected the appropriate front speakers (see "[Yl

SPEAKERS selector" on page 27).

Chedcing the jfionhections

After connecting all of your components to the receiver,
do the following to verify that the connections were made
correctly.

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1 Press 1/(1) to turn on the receiver.

2 Press a function button to select a component

(program source) that you connected (e.g., CD
player or tape deck).

Function buttons

MASTER VOLUME

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3 Turn on the component and start playing it.

4 Rotate MASTER VOLUME to turn up the volume.

If you do not obtain normal sound output after
performing this procedure, look for the reason in the
checklist on the following page and take the appropriate
measures to correct the problem.

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There is no sound no matter which component is selected.

^ Check that both the receiver and all components

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^ Check that the SPEAKERS selector is not set to

OFF or to a position for front speakers that are not
connected to the receiver (see "[7] SPEAKERS
selector" on page 27).

^ Check that all speaker cords are connected

correctly.

^ Press the MUTING button to turn off the indicator

above the button.

There's 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.

No sound is heard from one of the front

speakers.

^ Connect a pair of headphones to the PHONES jack

and set the SPEAKERS selector to OFF to verify
that sound is output from the headphones (see "f7l
SPEAKERS selector" and "PHONES jack" on page

27).
If only one channel is output from the headphones,
the component may not be coimected 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.

If you encounter a problem that is not included above, see
"Troubleshooting" on page 51.

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Front Panel Parts
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Parts and Basic

Operations

This chapter provides information
about the locations and functions of
the buttons and controls on the front

panel. It also explains basic

operations.

Q] l/(!) switch

Press to turn the receiver on and off.

• Before you turn on the receiver, make sure that you have
turned the MASTER VOLUME control to the leftmost
position to avoid damaging your speakers.

O Function buttons

Press one of the buttons to select the component you
want to use.

To select

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Tape deck
MD or DAT deck
CD player
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After selecting the component, turn on the component
you selected and play the program source.

• After selecting VCR, camcorder, video game, DVD player,
or LD player, turn on the TV and set the TV's video input
to match the component you selected.

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Press to select the input mode for your digital
components (DVD/LD, TV/SAT, and MD/DAT

(STR-DE935) or MD/TAPE (STR-DE835/SE591)).
Each press switches the input mode of the currently
selected component.

Select

AUTO

DIGITAL (OPTICAL)

DIGITAL (COAXIAL)

ANALOG

g] 5.1CH INPUT button

Press to enjoy the audio source connected to the 5.1CH
INPUT jacks.

• When 5.1CH INPUT is selected, the equalizer, bass boost,
and sound field effects do not function.

• To change the video input displayed when 5.1CH INPUT is
selected, press SET UP (^) then press the cursor buttons
(^) repeatedly to select “5.1CH V:" (see page 50 for

details).

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Give priority to digital signals
when there are both digital and
analog connections. If there are
no digital signals, analog is
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Specify the digital audio signals
input to the DIGITAL OPT input

jacks
Specify the digital audio signals

input to the DIGITAL COAX
input jacks (DVD/LD only)

Specify the analog audio signals
input to the AUDIO IN (L and R)
jacks

[U MASTER VOLUME control

After turning on the component you selected, rotate to
adjust the volume.

[U MUTING button

Press to mute the sound. The indicator above the
button lights up when the sound is muted.

[7] SPEAKERS selector

Set according to the front speakers you want to drive.

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Do not set to A+B when a sound field is turned on.

PHONES jack

The speakers connected to the FRONT
SPEAKERS A terminals

The speakers connected to the FRONT
SPEAKERS B terminals

The speakers connected to both the FRONT
SPEAKERS A and B terminals (parallel
connection)

No speaker output

Connects headphones.

• To use the headphones, set the SPEAKERS selector to OFF
to output sound to the headphones.

• To enjoy surround sound from the headphones, we
recommend selecting the HEADPHONE THEATER sound
field. Selecting other sound fields when the SPEAKERS

selector is set to OFF automatically presents a 2 channel
(stereo) downmix from the headphones.

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Press repeatedly to select 2 channel (stereo) audio

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Press repeatedly to adjust the brightness of the display.

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Each press selects another audio source (except
PHONO) to be output from the 2ND AUDIO OUT

room (page 12).

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sound. For details, see "Enjoying Surround Sound"

starting from page 31.
jacks. "SOURCE" selects the same program source as
the main function controls.

A.F.D. button / indicator

Press to set the receiver to automatically detect the

• Even if 2ND AUDIO is set to "SOURCE", no sound is
output when the receiver is set to 5.1CH INPUT.

♦ Only signals from components connected to the analog

inputs are output through the 2ND AUDIO OUT jacks. No
signals are output from components connected to only the
digital inputs.

I DISPLAY button

Press repeatedly to change the information on the
display window as follows:

Index name of the component or the preset station*

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type of audio signal being input and perform proper
decoding (if necessary).

MODE button / indicator

Press to activate the sound field selection mode (page

32).

• Sound fields are not compatible with 96 kHz digital audio
signals.

2CH button / indicator

Press to output sound from only the front (left and
right) speakers.

FUNCTION button indication or frequency*’

M MULTI CHANNEL DECODING indicator

This indicator lights when the unit is decoding signals

Sound field applied to the program source

recorded in a multi channel format.

Index name appears onl\/ when you have assigned one to the
component or preset station (see page 48). Index name does not
appear when only blank spaces have been entered, or it is the
same as the function button.

* Frequency appears only when the tuner is selected.

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01 BASS BOOST button

Press to increase the bass of the front speakers. The
BASS BOOST indicator lights up when the function is
turned on.

• The bass booster is not compatible with 96 kHz digital
audio signals.

Ш EQUAUZER button

Press to turn the equalizer on or oH. The EQUALIZER
indicator lights when the equalizer is turned on.
When you adjust the equalizer using the EQ param
eters (page 40) the settings are stored automatically
and can be reproduced whenever you turn on the
equalizer.

liH The following buttons operate the built-in tuner. For

details, see "Receiving Broadcasts" starting from page

43.

TUNING +/- buttons

Scans all the available radio stations.

PRESET */- buttons

Scans all preset stations.

O LEVEL button

Press to activate the speaker level parameters (page

39). The indicator on the button lights up and you can
adjust the various speaker level parameters (front
balance, rear balance, etc.).

• The equalizer is not compatible with 96 kHz digital audio

signals.

When you want to listen to an analog source without any

digital processing

Do the following to bypass the sound field, equalization, and
bass booster circuits.

1 Press BASS BOOST to turn off the BASS BOOST indicator.
2 Press EQUALIZER to turn off the EQUALIZER indicator.

3 Press 2CH.
The result will be a sound that is highly faithful to the program
source.

@ The following buttons operate the built-in tuner. For

details, see "Receiving Broadcasts" starting from page

43.

DIRECT- button

Enables Direct Tuning (see page 44).

SHIFT button

Selects a memory page for preset stations.

Numeric buttons (1 to 0)

Inputs the numeric value.

AM button

Selects the AM band.

FM button

Selects the FM band.

m SUR button

Press to activate the surround parameters (page 38).
The indicator on the button lights up and you can
adjust the various surround parameters (effect level,
wall type, etc.).

m EQ button

Press to activate the equalizer parameters (page 40).
The indicator on the button lights up and you can
adjust the various equalizer parameters.

IS Cursor buttons «/»

Press to select various speaker level, surround, and
equalizer parameters (etc.).

HI Jog dial

Turn to adjust the selected speaker level, surround,
and equalizer parameters (etc.).

FM MODE button

If "STEREO" flashes in the display and the FM stereo
reception is poor, press this button. You will not have
the stereo effect but the sound is improved.

MEMORY button

Press to memorize a preset station.

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I SET UP button

Press to activate the setup mode, then use the cursor
buttons (^) to select any of the following parameters.
You can then make various settings using the jog dial

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speaker sizes, the rear speaker
position, and whether or not you
are using a sub woofer (page 19)

Specify the front, center, and rear
speaker distances and the unit of
measurement (page 19)

used with the audio signals from
the 5.1CH INPUT jacks, (page 50)

components connected via
Control A1 cables will turn on or
off when selected using the
function buttons, (page 50)

Turn on or off response to remote
signals sent from the 2 way
remote, (page 50)

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Press to activate the name function and enter names
for preset stations and program sources (page 48).

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ENTER button

Press to enter individual characters for the preset
station and program source names.

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You can take advantage of surround sound simply by
selecting one of the receiver's pre-programmed sound
modes. They bring the exciting and powerful sound of
movie theaters and concert halls into your home. You can
also customize the sound modes to obtain the sound you
desire by changing the various surround parameters.
The receiver contains a variety of different sound modes.
The cinema sound modes ate designed for use when
playing back movie software (DVD, LD, etc.) encoded
with multi channel surround sound or Dolby Pro Logic.
In addition to decoding the surround sound, some of
these modes also provide sound effects commonly found
in movie theaters.
The virtual sound modes contain compelling applications
of the Sony Digital Cinema Sound digital signal
processing technology. They shift the sound away from
the actual speaker locations to simulate the presence of
several "virtual" speakers.
The music (etc.) sound modes are designed for use with
standard audio sources and TV broadcasts. They add
reverberation to the source signal to make you feel as if

you were in a concert hall or stadium (etc.). Use these
sound modes with two-charmel sources like CD and
stereo broadcasts of sports programs or musical concerts.
For more information about the sound modes, see pages
33-35.

A.F.D.

The "Auto Format Decoding" sound mode presents the
sound exactly as it was encoded, without adding any
reverberation (etc.).

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parameters before enjoying surround sound.

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SOUND FIELD buttons:

A.F.D. button: Press to set the receiver to

automatically detect the type of audio signal being
input and perform proper decoding (if necessary).

Selecting a Sound Field

You can enjoy surround sound simply by selecting one o
the pre-programmed sound fields according to the
program you want to listen to.

1 Press MODE.

The current sound field is indicated in the display.

2 Turn the jog dial or press the cursor buttons « or

»to select the sound field you want.

See the table starting on page 33 for information on
each sound field.

To turn the sound field off

Press A.F.D. or 2CH (page 28).

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program source (Sound Field Link)

Whenever you select a program source, the sound field that was
last applied is automatically applied again. For example, if you
listen to CD with STADIUM as the sound field, change to a
different program source, then return to CD, STADIUM will be
applied again. With the tuner, sound fields are memorized

separately for AM, FM, and all preset stations.

V You can identify the encoding format of program software

by looking at its packaging

Dolby Digital discs are labeled with the ffi'rrfi logo, and Dolby

Surround encoded programs are labeled with the

logo.

Note

When using sound fields, do not select both speakers (A+B) with
the SPEAKERS selector.

MODE button: Press to activate the sound field

selection mode.

2CH button: Press to output sound from oflly the

front (left and right) speakers.

EQUALIZER button: Turns the equalizer on or off.

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Sound field

NORMAL SURROUND

CINEMA STUDIO EX. A* Reproduces the sound characteristics of the Sony

CINEMA STUDIO EX. B*

CINEMA STUDIO EX. C*

SEMI-aNEMA STUDIO EX. A*

SEMI-CINEMA STUDIO EX. B*

SEMI-CINEMA STUDIO EX. C*

NIGHT THEATER

MONO MOVIE

STEREO MOVIE

HEADPHONE THEATER

Effect

Software with multi channel surround audio signals is
played according to the way it was recorded.
Software with 2 channel audio signals, is decoded with
Dolby Pro Logic to create surround effects.

Pictures Entertainment "Cary Grant Theater" cinema
production studio using the 3D sound imaging of
V. MULTI DIMENSION (page 34) to create 5 sets of
virtual speakers surrounding the listener from a single
pair of actual rear speakers.

Reproduces the sound characteristics of the Sony

Pictures Entertainment "Kim Novak Theater" cinema
production studio using the 3D sound imaging of
V. MULTI DIMENSION (page 34) to create 5 sets of
virtual speakers surrounding the listener from a single
pair of actual rear speakers.

Reproduces the sound characteristics of the Sony
Pictures Entertainment scoring stage using the 3D
sound imaging of V. MULTI DIMENSION (page 34) to
create 5 sets of virtual speakers surrounding the listener
from a single pair of actual rear speakers.

Reproduces the sound characteristics of the Sony
Pictures Entertainment "Cary Grant Theater" cinema
production studio using the 3D sound imaging of

V. SEMI-M. DIMENSION (page 35) to create 5 sets of
virtual speakers surrounding the listener from the
sound of the front speakers (without using actual rear
speakers).

Reproduces the sound characteristics of the Sony
Pictures Entertainment "Kim Novak Theater" cinema
production studio using the 3D sound imaging of
V. SEMI-M. DIMENSION (page 35) to create 5 sets of
virtual speakers surrounding the listener from the
sound of the front speakers (without using actual rear
speakers).

Reproduces the sound characteristics of the Sony

- Pictures Entertainment scoring stage using the 3D
sound imaging of V. SEMI-M. DIMENSION (page 35) to
create 5 sets of virtual speakers surrounding the listener
from the sound of the front speakers (without using

actual rear speakers).

Allows you to retain a theater like environment while
listening at low volume levels, such as late at night.

Creates a theater like environment from movies with
monaural soundtracks.

Creates a theater like environment from movies
recorded with stereo soundtracks

Allows you to experience a theater like environment
while listening through a pair of headphones.

Notes

This is a standard mode, great for
watching most any type of movie.

This mode is ideal for watching science­fiction or action movies with lots of sound
effects.

This mode is ideal for watching musicals
or classic films where music is featured in

the soundtrack.

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A~C" reproduces the sound characteristics of each cinema production studio without virtual speakers.

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Selecting a Sound Field

Sound field Effect

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single pair of actual rear speakers. This mode creates 5
sets of virtual speakers surrounding the listener at
approximately a 30° angle of elevation.

Uses 3D sound imaging to create 3 sets of virtual rear
speakers from 1 set of actual rear speakers.

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actual rear speakers. This mode creates 5 sets of virtual
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Uses 3D sound imaging to create 3 sets of virtual rear
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using actual rear speakers.

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Notes

• The effects provided by the virtual speakers may cause increased noise in the playback signal.

• When listening to sound fields that employ the virtual sneakers, vou will not be able to hear anv sound comine directly from the rear
speakers.

Uses 3D sound imaging to create 1 set of virtual rear
speakers from the sound of the front speakers without
using actual rear speakers.

Reproduces the acoustics of a small rectangular concert
hall.

Reproduces the acoustics of a large rectangular concert
hall.

Reproduces the acoustics of an opera house.

Reproduces the acoustics of a jazz club.

Reproduces the acoustics of a discotheque/dance club.

Reproduces the acoustics of a stone church.

Reproduces the acoustics of a 300-seat live house.

Reproduces the acoustics of a 1000-seat concert hall.

Reproduces the feeling of a large open-air stadium.

Obtains maximum audio impact from video game
software.

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Ideal for soft acoustic sounds.

Ideal for musicals and opera.

Great for rock or pop music.

Great for sporting events or electric
(amplified) music.

Be sure to set the game machine to stereo
mode when using game software with

stereo sound capabilities.

Use the buttons on the front panel to operate the following modes

AUTO FORMAT DECODING
(Press the A.F.D. button)

2 CHANNEL
(Press the 2CH button)

Note

No sound is output from the sub woofer when the 2 CHANNEL mode is selected. To listen to two channel (stereo) sources using the front
left and right speakers and a sub woofer, use the AUTO FORMAT DECODING mode.

Automatically detects the type of audio signal being
input (Dolby Digital, DTS, Dolby Pro Logic, 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.

Outputs the sound from the front left and right
speakers only. Standard two channel (stereo) sources
completely bypass the sound field processing. Multi
channel surround formats are downmixed to two
channels.

You can use this mode as a reference. Set

the equalizer to OFF while using this mode
to hear the source sound exactly as it was
recorded.

This allows you to play any source using
only the front left and right speakers.

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Understanding the Multi-Channel Surround Displays

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Lights up when the source signal is a digital signal
being input through the OPT terminal.

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Lights up when the source signal is a digital signal

being input through the COAX terminal.

[3] EC DIGITAL

This indicator lights when a sound field other than
2 CHANNEL is selected and the unit is decoding
signals recorded in the Dolby Digital (AC-3) format.

[4] Playback channel indicators

The letters light to indicate the channels being played
back.
L; Front Left R: Front Right
C: Center (monaural) LS: Left Surround

RS; Right Surround
S: Surround (monaural or the rear components
obtained by Pro Logic processing)
The boxes around the letters light to indicate the
speakers used to playback the channels.
See the next page for details regarding the playback
channel indicators.

[5] L.F.E

The letters "L.F.E" light up when the disc being played
contains the LFE (Low Frequency Effect) channel.
When the sound of the LFE channel signal is actually

being reproduced, the bars underneath the letters
lights 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.

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this unit detects that the disc being played does nol
contain the LFE channel signal. While this indicatoi
lit, this unit creates a sub woofer signal based on th
low frequency components of the front channels.

[TI Tuner indicators

These indicators light when using the receiver to tu
in radio stations, etc. See pages 43-46 for tuner
operations.

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Lights when dynamic range compression is active.!
page 39 to adjust the dynamic range compression.

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Lights when this unit applies Pro Logic processing t
two channel signals in order to output the center an
surround channel signals.

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Lights up when DTS signals are input.

Note

When playing a DTS format disc, be sure that you have m.
digital connections and that INPUT MODE is NOT set to
ANALOG (see on page 27).

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Lights when Dolby Digital (AC-3) signals are input.

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Source sound displays

The letters (L, C R. etc.) indicate the source sound. The boxes around the letters vary to show how the receiver downmixes
the source sound (based on the speakers settings). When using music sound modes like LARGE HALL or SMALL HALL
the receiver adds reverberation based on the source sound.
The following table shows how the indicators light when using AUTO FORMAT DECODING mode.
Although the table below shows almost all of the configurations available from multi channel surround signals, the ones
marked " ☆ " are the most common.

Recording

Format

(Front/Rear)

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DTS [2/0]

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DTS [3/0]

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DTS [2/1]

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DTS [3/1]

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DIMENSION, V. MULTI REAR, V. SEMI-M. DIMENSION, VIRTUAL ENHANCED A, or VIRTUAL ENHANCED B)

• When using music sound modes like LARGE HALL or SMALL HALL with standard audio formats, like PCM, the receiver creates rear

signals from the front L and R signals. In this case, sound is output from the rear speakers, but output channel indicators for the rear
speakers do not light.

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Adjusting the level parameters

The LEVEL menu contains parameters that let you adjust
the balance and speaker volumes of each speaker. The
settings available in this menu are applied to all sound
fields.

1 Start playing a program source encoded with multi

channel surround sound.

2 Press LEVEL.

The button lights up and the first parameter is
displayed.

3 Press the cursor buttons (< or »to select the

parameter you want to adjust.

4 Turn the jog dial to select setting you desire. The

setting is entered automatically.

Front balance (FRONT)

Initial setting : center
Lets you adjust the balance between the front left and
right speakers.

• The balance can be adjusted ±8 dB in 1 dB steps.

• This settings can also be adjusted using the supplied
remote. See "Adjusting the speaker volume" (page 22).

Rear balance (REAR)

Initial setting: center

Lets you adjust the balance between the rear left and right

speakers.

• The balance can be adjusted ±8 dB in 1 dB steps.

• This settings can also be adjusted using the supplied
remote. See "Adjusting the speaker volume" (page 22).

Rear level (REAR)

Initial setHng : 0 dB
Lets you adjust level of the rear (left and right) speakers.

• The level can be adjusted in 1 dB steps from -10 dB to
+10 dB.

• This settings can also be adjusted directly using the
supplied remote. See "Adjusting the speaker volume"
(page 22).

Center level (CENTER)

Initial setting : 0 dB
Lets you adjust the level of the center speaker.

• The level can be adjusted in 1 dB steps from -10 dB to
+10 dB.

Sub woofer level (SUB WOOFER)

Initial setting : 0 dB
Lets you adjust the level of the sub woofer.

• The level can be adjusted in 1 dB steps from -10 dB to
+10 dB.

LFE (Low Frequency Effect) mix level (LFE MIX)

Initial setting : 0 dB
This parameter lets you attenuate the level of the LFE
(Low Frequency Effect) channel output from the sub
woofer without effecting the level of the bass frequencies
sent to the sub woofer from the front, center or rear
channels via the bass redirection circuitry.

• The level can be adjusted in 1 dB steps from -20.0 dB to

0 dB (line level). 0 dB outputs the full LFE signal at the
mix level determined by the recording engineer.

• Selecting MUTING mutes the sound of the LFE channel
from the sub woofer. However, the low frequency
sounds of the front, center, or rear speakers are output
from the sub woofer according to the settings made for

each speaker in the speaker setup (page 19).

Dynamic range compressor (D. RANGE COMP)

Initial setting: OFF
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.

• OFF reproduces the sound track with no compression.

• STD reproduces the sound track with the dynamic
range intended by the recording engineer.

• 0.1 ~ 0,9 allow you to compress the dynamic range in

small steps to achieve the sound you desire.

• MAX provides a dramatic compression of the dynamic

range.

Note

Dynamic range compression is not possible with DTS sources.

9 About the Dynamic Range Compressor

This parameter allows you to compress the dynamic range of the
soundtrack based on the dynamic range information included in
the Dolby Digital signal. "STD" is standard compression, but

because many sources have only light compression, you may not
notice much difference when using 0.1-0.9.
Therefore, we recommend using the "MAX" setting. This greatly
compresses the dynamic range and allows you to view movies
late at night at low volumes. Unlike analog limiters, the levels are
predetermined and provide a very natural compression.

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Customizing Sound Fields

Adjusting the fSȣ

The EQ menu lets you adjust the equalization (low, mid,
and high frequencies) of the front, rear and center
speakers. The equalizer settings are stored individually
for each sound field.

1 Start playing a program source encoded with multi

channel surround sound.

2 Press EQ.

The button lights up and the first parameter is
displayed.

3 Press the cursor buttons « or »to select the

parameter you want to adjust.

4 Turn the Jog dial to select setting you desire. The

setting is entered automatically.

V You can turn off the equalization without erasing it

The equalizer settings are stored separately for each sound field.
Press the EQUALIZER button to turn the EQUALIZER indicator
off.

Front speaker bass adjustment (Level/Fioquency)

© Use the cursor buttons to select the level (dB)
or frequency (Hz).
® Use the jog dial to adjust.
Repeat until you achieve the sound you desire.

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Frequency (Hz)

• The level can be adjusted ±10 dB in 1 dB steps.

• The frequency can be adjusted from 100 Hz to 1.0 kHz
in 21 steps.

Front speaker midrange adjustment (Level/
Frequency)

Adjust as described in "Front speaker bass adjustment".

• The level can be adjusted ±10 dB in 1 dB steps.

• The frequency can be adjusted from 500 Hz to 5 kHz in
21 steps.

Front speaker treble adjustment (Level/
Frequency)

Adjust as described in "Front speaker bass adjustment".

• The level can be adjusted ±10 dB in 1 dB steps.

• The frequency can be adjusted from 1.0 kHz to 10 kHz
in 21 steps.

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Adjust as described in "Front speaker bass adjustmer

• The level can be adjusted ±10 dB in 1 dB steps.

• The frequency can be adjusted from 100 Hz to 1.0 k
in 21 steps.

Center speaker midrange adjustment (Level/
Frequency)

Adjust as described in "Front speaker bass adjustmen;

• The level can be adjusted ±10 dB in 1 dB steps.

• The frequency can be adjusted from 500 Hz to 5 kHi

21 steps.

Center speaker treble adjustment (Level/
Frequency)

Adjust as described in "Front speaker bass adjustment

• The level can be adjusted ±10 dB in 1 dB steps.

• The frequency can be adjusted from 1.0 kHz to 10 kF
in 21 steps.

Rear speaker bass adjustment (Level/Frequenc)

Adjust as described in "Front speaker bass adjustment'

• The level can be adjusted ±10 dB in 1 dB steps.

• The frequency can be adjusted from 100 Hz to 1.0 kH

in 21 steps.

Rear speaker midrange adjustment (Level/
Frequency)

Adjust as described in "Front speaker bass adjustment"

• The level can be adjusted ±10 dB in 1 dB steps.

• The frequency can be adjusted from 500 Hz to 5.0 kH>

in 21 steps.

Rear speaker treble adjustment (Level/Frequenc

Adjust as described in "Front speaker bass adjustment".

• The level can be adjusted ±10 dB in 1 dB steps.

• The frequency can be adjusted from 1.0 kHz to 10 kHz
in 21 steps.

Resetting customized sound fields to the

factory settings

1 If the power is on, press l/(!) to turn off the powei 2 Hold down MODE and press l/(i).

"S.F Initialize" appears in the display and all sound
fields are reset at once.

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Adjustable parameters for each souiidAefd'nm;: i»-»? :e~; '

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SEMI-CINEMA STUDIO EX. A
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SEMI-CINEMA STUDIO EX. C
NIGHT THEATER

MONO MOVIE
STEREO MOVIE
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42

Receiving
Broadcasts

This chapter describes how to receive
FM or AM broadcasts and how to
preset selected stations.

You can tune in stations on this receiver in the following
ways:

Direct Tuning

You can enter a frequency of the station you want directly
by using the numeric buttons (see page 44).

Automatic Timing

If you don't know the frequency of the station you want,
you can let the receiver scan all available stations in your
area (see page 45).

Preset Timing

After you have tuned in stations using Direct Tuning or
Automatic Tuning, you can preset them to the receiver
(see page 45). Then you can tune in any of the stations
directly by entering its 2-character code (see page 46). Up
to 30 FM or AM stations can be preset. The receiver will
also scan all the stations that you have preset (see page

46).

Before you begin, make sure you have:

• Connected an FM and AM antenna to the receiver (see
page 5).

• Selected the appropriate speaker system (see page 27).

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Brief descriptions of buttons used to receive broadcasts

PRESET +/-: Press to scan all preset radio stations.

Direct Tuning

For details on the buttons used in this section, see "Brief
descriptions of buttons used to receive broadceists" on this
page.

1 Press TUNER to light the button up.

The last received station is tuned in.

2 Press FM or AM to select the FM or AM band. 3 Press DIRECT.

4 Press the numeric buttons to enter the frequency.

Example 1: FM 102.50 MHz

Example 2: AM 1350 kHz

(You don't have to enter the last "0" when the tuning scale is
set to 10 kHz.)

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inputting the frequency directly, presetting radio stations,
or tuning to preset stations.

TUNING +/-: Press to scan all available radio stations.

FM MODE: If "STEREO" flashes in the display and the

FM stereo reception is poor, press this button to improve
the sound. You will not be able to enjoy stereo effect but

the sound will be less distorted.

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If "STEREO" does not appear at all even when the FM broadcast
is received normally, press this button to turn on the "STEREO"
indication.

FM: Press to select the FM band.

AM: Press to select the AM band.

MEMORY: Uses for memorizing preset stations.

SHIFT: Press to select a memory page (A, B, or C) for

presetting radio stations or tuning to preset stations.

TUNER: Selects the timer.

If you cannot tune in a station and the
entered numbers flash

Make sure you've entered the right frequency. If not,
repeat Steps 3 and 4.
If the entered numbers still flash, the frequency is not
used in your area.

5 If you've tuned in an AM station, adjust the

direction of the AM loop antenna for optimum
reception.

6 Repeat Steps 2 to 5 to receive another station.

9 If you try to enter a frequency that Is too precise for the

tuning scale

The entered value is automatically rounded up or down.

Tuning scale for direct tuning is;

FM: 50 kHz
AM; 10 kHz (to change to 9 kHz, see page 54.)

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Automatic Tuning

Preset Tuning

For details on the buttons used in this section, see "Brief

descriptions of buttons used to receive broadcasts" on

page 44.

1 Press TUNER to light the button up.

The last received station is tuned in.

2 Press FM or AM to select the FM or AM band. 3 Press TUNING + or TUNING -.

Press the + button to scan from low to high; press the ­button to scan from high to low.

When the receiver reaches either end of the
band

Scanning is repeated in the same direction.

The receiver stops scanning whenever a station is
received.

4 To continue scanning, press TUNING + or TUNING -

again.

For details on the buttons used in this section, see "Brief
descriptions of buttons used to receive broadcasts" on
page 44.

Before tuning to preset stations, be sure to preset them by
performing steps on "Presetting radio stations" below.

Presetting radioitatlon$ <£;

1 Press TUNER to light the button up.

The last received station is tuned in.

2 Tune in the station that you want to preset using

Direct Tuning (page 44), or Automatic Timing (this
page).

3 Press MEMORY.

"MEMORY" appears in the display for a few seconds,
Do Steps 4 and 5 before "MEMORY" goes out.

4 Press SHIFT to select a memory page (A, B or C).

Each time you press SHIFT, the letter "A," "B" or "C"

appears in the display.

5 Select a preset number by pressing it (0 to 9).

If "MEMORY" goes out before you press the preset
number, start again from Step 3.

6 Press MEMORY again to store the station.

If "MEMORY" goes out before you can store the
station, start again from Step 3.

7 Repeat Steps 2 to 6 to preset another station.

To change a preset number to another station

Do Steps 1 to 6 to preset the new station to the number.

Note

It the AC power cord is disconnected for about two weeks, all the
preset stations will be cleared from the receiver's memory, and
you wilt have to preset the stations again.

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Preset Tuning

Tuning to preset stations

You can tune the preset stations either of the following

two ways.

Scanning the preset stations

Press TUNER to light the button up.

The last received station is tuned in.

Press PRESET + or PRESET - 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:

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Press TUNER to light the button up.

The last received station is tuned in.

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 on the front panel

or the supplied remote.

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Jog dial NAME

Brief descriptions of tnittons that appear in this chapter

NAME button: Press to name preset stations or program

sources.

Jog dial: Use to select characters when naming preset

stations or program sources.

Cursor buttons «/»: Use to move the cursor when

naming preset stations or program sources.

TUNER button: Press to select the tuner.

SET UP button: Press to enter the set up mode.

ENTER button: Press to enter the completed name of the

preset station or program source.

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Naming Preset Stations and

Program Sources

You can enter a 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 mote 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/DAT jacks.

1 To index a preset station

Press TUNER.

The last station you received is tuned in.

To index a program source
Select the program source (component) to be
named, then go to Step 3.

2 Tune in the preset station you want to create an

index name for.

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stations, see "Tuning to preset stations" on page 46.

3 Press NAME.

4 Create an index name by using the Jog dial and

cursor buttons:

Turn the jog dial to select a character, then press > to
move the cursor to the next position.

To insert a space

Turn the jog dial until a blank space appears in the
display (the space character is between "M" and "A").

If you've made a mistake

Press ■< or repeatedly until the character to be
changed flashes, then turn the jog dial to select the
right character.

5 Press ENTER.

To assign index names to other stations

Repeat Steps 2 to 5.

Recording

Your receiver makes it easy to record to and from the
components connected to it. You don't have to cormect
the playback and recording components directly to each
other: once you select a program source on the receiver,
you can record and edit as you normally would using the
controls on each component.

Before you begin, make sure you've connected all

components properly.

Audio signal flow
Video signal flow

Recording on an audio tape or MiniDisc

You can record on a cassette tape or MiniDisc using the
receiver. See the instruction manual 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.

Notes

• You cannot record a digital audio signal using a component
connected to the analog TAPE REC OUT or MD/DAT REC
OUT jacks (STR-DE935) or the analog MD/TAPE REC OUT

jacks (STR-DE835/SE591). To record a digital audio signal,

connect a digital component to the DIGITAL MD/DAT OUT

jacks (STR-DE935) or the DIGITAL MD/TAPE OUT jacks
(STR-DE835/SE591).

• Sound adjustments do not affect the signal output from the

TAPE REC OUT or MD/DAT REC OUT jacks (STR-DE935) or
the MD/TAPE REC OUT jacks (STR-DE835/SE591 ).

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Using the Sleep Timer

Recording on a video tape .

You can record from a VCR, a TV, or an LD player using
the receiver. You can also add audio from a variety of
audio sources when editing a video tape. See your VCR
or LD player's instruction manual if you need help.

1 Select the program source to be recorded.

2 Prepare the component for playing.

For example, insert the laser disc you want to record
into the LD 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 laser disc you want to
record.

Q You can record the sound from any audio source onto a

video tape while copying from a video tape or laser disc

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.

Note

Please be sure to make both digital and analog connections to the
TV/SAT and DVD/LD inputs. Analog recording is not possible if
you only make digital cormections.

You can set the receiver to turn off automatically at a
specified time.

Press SLEEP on the remote while the power is on.

Each time you press SLEEP, the time changes as shown
below.

► 2:00:00 —» 1:30:00—* 1:00:00 —► 0:30:00 —* OFF -

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The display dims after you have specified the time.

V You can freely specify the time

First, press SLEEP on the remote, then specify the time you want
using the jog (dial on the receiver. The sleep time changes in 1
minute intervals. You can specify up to 5 hours.

Q You can check the time remaining before the receiver turns

off

Press SLEEP on the remote. The remaining time appears in the
display.

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Adjustments Using the SET UP Button

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The SET UP button allows you to make the following
adjustments.

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This parameter lets you specify the video input to be used
with the audio signals from the 5.1CH INPUT jack.
The 5.1CH video input is set to DVD/LD by default.

1 Press SET UP.

2 Press the cursor buttons « or »to select

"5.1CH V:".

3 Turn the jog dial to select the video input you

desire.

Adjusting the Control A1 n auto function

Turning on the Control A1 II auto function parameter lets
you turn Sony components connected via Control A1
cords (see page 13) on automatically when you press the
corresponding function button.
Auto function is set to ON by default.

1 Press SET UP.

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2 Press the cursor buttons (<[ or ]»to select 'AUTO

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FUNCTION."

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Setting up the 2 way^remote- «« 0«ifeicf»si' <W>»35only)

This receiver is shipped from the factory with the 2 way

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remote control system set to "ON." Normally, you can use
the receiver as is.

However, if you want to use this receiver together with
another component that is also compatible with the 2 way

remote control system, be sure to perform the following
operation to limit response to signals sent from the remote
controls.

To use with the TA-E9000ES

Perform the following steps to turn OFF this unit's 2 way
remote control system. Also, be sure the TA-E9000ES is
turned on when using this unit.

To use with other components that have the
logo

Turn OFF the other component's 2 way remote control
system. For details, refer to the operating instructions
suppled with your other components.

To use with Sony CD piayers CDP-CX260 or CDP­CX88ES

Turn OFF the remote control adapter switch on the
CDP-CX260 or CDP-CX88ES. For details, refer to the
operating instructions suppled with the CDP-CX260 or
CDP-CX88ES.

3 Turn the jog dial to select “ON" or "OFF."

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Also when using several 2 way remote control system
components together, be sure to place them close together

in order to enable proper remote operation.

1 Press SET UP. 2 Press the cursor buttons (< or »to select "2 WAY

REMOTE."

3 Turn the jog dial to select "ON" or "OFF."

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Troubleshooting

Information

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 23 to verify that the connections are
correct. Should any problem persist, consult your nearest
Sony dealer.

There’s no sound or only a very low-level sound
is heard.

^ Check that the speakers and components are

cormected securely.

^ Make sure that you've selected the correct

component on the receiver.

^ Make sure that you've set the SPEAKERS selector

correctly (see page 27).
Press MUTING on the remote if the MUTING
indicator is lit.

^ The protective device on the receiver has been

activated because of a short circuit. Turn off the
receiver, eliminate the short-circuit problem and
turn on the power again.

The left and right sounds are unbalanced or
reversed.

^ Check that the speakers and components are

cormected correctly and securely.

^ Adjust front balance parameter in the LEVEL

Severe hum or noise is heard.

^ Check that the speakers and components are

cormected securely.
Check that the cormecting cords are away from a
transformer or motor, and at least 10 feet (3 meters)

away from a TV set or fluorescent light.
^ Move your TV away from the audio components.
^ Make sure you've grounded SIGNAL GND rh

terminal.
^ The plugs and jacks are dirty. Wipe them with a

cloth slightly moistened with alcohol.

Intermittent sound from a digital source.

Make sure signals with 96 kHz sampling

frequencies are input to the DVD/LD OPT or
COAX jacks.

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^ Make sure the sound field function is on (press

SOUND FIELD — MODE).

“► Select a sound field containing the word "cinema"

or "virtual" (see page 32-35).

^ Adjust the speaker volume (see page 22).

^ Make sure the center speaker size parameter is set

to either SMALL or LARGE (see page 20).

No sound or only a very low-level sound is heard

from the rear speakers.

“♦ Make sure the sound field function is on (press

SOUND FIELD ~ MODE).

^ Select a sound field containing the word "cinema"

or "virtual" (see page 32-35).
^ Adjust the speaker volume (see page 22).
^ Make sure the rear speaker size parameter is set to

either SMALL or LARGE (see page 20).

The surround effect cannot be obtained.

^ Make sure the sound field function is on (press

SOUND FIELD - MODE).

^ Make sure that the SPEAKERS selector is set to A

or B (not A+B) if you connected two sets of front
speakers.

Recording cannot be done.

Check that the components are connected correctly.

Select the source component with a FUNCTION
button.
When recording from a digital component, make
sure the input mode is set to ANALOG (see page

27) before recording with a component connected
to the analog MD / DAT or TAPE terminals
(STR-DE935) or the analog MD / TAPE terminals
(STR-DE835/SE591).

^ When recording from a digital component, make

sure the input mode is set to DIGITAL (see page

27) before recording with the component
connected to the DIGITAL MD / DAT OUT
terminals (STR-DE935) or the DIGITAL MD/TAPE
OUT terminals (STR-DE835/SE591).

Radio stations cannot be tuned in.

^ 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)
(see pages 44 and 54).

^ No stations have been preset or the preset stations

have been cleared (when tuning by scanning preset
stations). Preset the stations (see page 45).

^ Press DISPLAY so that the frequency appears in

the display.

No picture or an unclear picture appears on the

TV screen or monitor.

Select the appropriate function on the receiver.
Set your TV to the appropriate input mode.

Move your TV away from the audio components.

The remote does not function.

^ Point the remote at the remote sensor H on the

receiver.

^ 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 function 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.

Reference sections for clearing the receiver's memory

To clear

All memorized settings page 18
Customized sound fields page 40

See

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Specifications

AUDIO POWER SPECIFICATIONS

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POWER OUTPUT AND

TOTAL HARMONIC

DISTORTION:

With 8 ohm loads, both
channels driven, from 20 ­20,000 Hz; rated 110 watts
(STR-DE935) and 100 watts
(STR-DE835/SE591) per

channel minimum RMS

power, with no more than

0.09% total harmonic
distortion from 250
milliwatts to rated output
(USA model only).

Amplifier section

POWER OUTPUT
stereo mode (8 ohms 20 Hz - 20 kHz,

THD 0.09%)

STR-DE93S:

110 W + 110 W

STR-DE835/SE591:

100 W + 100 W

Surround mode

(8 ohms at 1 kHz, THD

0.8%)

STR-DE935:

Front: HOW + HOW
Center“’: HOW
Rear“’: HOW + HOW

STR-DE835/SE591:

Front: lOOW + lOOW
Center“’: lOOW
Rear“’: lOOW +
lOOW

a) Depending on the sound field settings and

the source, there may be no sound output.

Frequency response

PHONO: RIAA

equalization curve
±0.5 dB

CD, TAPE, MD/DAT,

TAPE/MD, DVD/
LD, TV/SAX
VIDEO 1, 2, and
VIDEO 3 (STR­DE935 only):
10 Hz - 50 kHz +0.5/

-2 dB (with sound
field, equalizer, and

bass boost bypassed)

Inputs (Analog)

PHONO:

Sensitivity: 2.5 mV
Impedcmce: 50
kilohms
S/N^’’: 86 dB (A, 2.5
mV'>)

5.1CH INPUT, CD,
DVD/LD, TAPE,
MD/DAT, TAPE/
MD, TV/SAT,
VIDEO 1, 2, and
VIDEO 3(STR­DE935only);
Sensitivity: 150 mV
Impedance: 50
kilohms
S/N’’’: 96 dB (A, 150
mV=’)

h) INPUT SHORT
c) Weighted network, input level

Inputs (Digital)

DVD/LD (coaxial):

Sensitivity: ­Impedance: 75 ohms
S/N: 100 dB (A, 20
kHz LPF)

DVD/LD, TV/SAT,

MD/DAT (Optical);
Sensitivity: ­Impedance: ­S/N: 100 dB (A, 20
kHz LPF)

Outputs TAPE, MD/DAT

TAPE/MD, (REC
OUT); VIDEO 1, 2
(AUDIO OUT):
Voltage: 150 mV,
Impedance: 10
kilohms

SUB WOOFER:

Voltage: 2 V
Impedance: 1
kilohms

PHONES:

Accepts low- and
high-impedance

headphones

BASS BOOST +6 dB at 70 Hz

Sampling Frequency

48 kHz

EQ BASS:

100 Hz~1.0kHz (21
steps)

MID:

500 Hz~5.0kHz (21
steps)

TREBLE:

1.0kHz~10kHz(21
steps)

Gain levels:

±10 dB, 1 dB step

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STR-DE935: 165 W + 165 W, 8 ohms

250 W + 250 W, 4 ohms

STR-DE835/SE591:

155 W + 155 W 8 ohms
240 W + 240 W, 4 ohms

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Specifications

^FM tunM'sectiàn

Tuning range 87.5 -108.0 MHz

Antenna terminals

Sensitivity Mono: 18.3 dBf,

Usable sensitivity

S/N

Harmonic distortion at 1 kHz

Separation 45 dB at 1 kHz

Frequency response

Selectivity 60 dB at 400 kHz

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12. }iW 175 ohms

Stereo: 38.3 dBf,

22.5 ^V/75 ohms

11.2 dBf, 1 ^V/75ohms

Mono: 76 dB

Stereo: 70 dB

Mono: 0.3%
Stereo: 0.5%

30Hz-15kHz+0.5/-2

dB

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Tuning range With 10-kHz tuning

scale:
530-1710 kHz**)

With 9-kHz tuning

scale:
531 -1710 kHz'^>

Antenna Loop antenna

Usable sensitivity

50dB/m(at 1,000 kHz

or 999 kHz)

S/N

Harmonic distortion

54 dB (at 50 mV / m)

0.5 % (50 mV/m, 400
kHz)

Selectivity At 9 kHz: 35 dB

At 10 kHz: 40 dB

d) You can change the AM tuning scale to 9

kHz. After tuning in any AM station, turn
off the receiver. Hold down the TUNING +
button and press the \/(!) button. All preset

stations will be erased when you change the

tuning scale. To reset the scale to 10 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

Outputs - Video: 1 Vp-p 75 ohms

S-video:

Y: 1 Vp-p 75 ohms
C: 0.286 Vp-p

75 ohms

'-ISeneral ' ' '

System Tuner section:

PLL quartz-locked
digital synthesizer
system

Preamplifier section:

Low-noise NF type

equalizer

Power amplifier section:

Pure-complementary
SEPP

Power requirements

120 V AC, 60 Hz

Power consumption

STR-DE935

USA: 290 W
Canada: 345 VA

STR-DE835/SE591

USA: 280 W

Canada: 335 VA

AC outlets

Dimensions 430 x 376 x 157.5 mm

Mass (Approx.)

Supplied accessories See page 4.

Design and specifications are subject to
change without notice.

2 switched, total

120W/lAMax

(17xl4^/8X6'/4in.)
including projecting parts

and controls

10.2 kg (22 lb 8 oz)

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Glossary

Surround sound

Sound that consists of three elements:
direct sound, early reflected sound
(early reflections) and reverberative
sound (reverberation). The acoustics
of the surrounding space affect the

way these three sound elements are
heard. Surround sound combines
these sound elements in such a way
that you actually can sense the size of
the venue, as well as its type.

• Types of sound

Early reflections

Direct sound

■ Transition of sound from rear speakers

Direct sound

Dolby Pro Logic Surround

Reverberation

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As one method of decoding Dolby
Surround, Dolby Pro Logic Surround
produces four channels from two­channel sound. Compared with the

former Dolby Surround system,
Dolby Pro Logic Surround reproduces
left-to-right panning more naturally
and localizes sounds more precisely.
To take full advantage of Dolby Pro
Logic Surround, you should have one

pair of rear speakers and a center
speaker. The rear speakers output
monaural sound.

Dolby Digital (AC-3)

This sound format for movie theaters
is more advanced than Dolby Pro
Logic Surround. In this format, the

rear speakers output stereo sound
with an expanded frequency range
and a sub woofer chartnel for deep
bass is independently provided. This
format is also called "5.1" because the
sub woofer channel is counted as 0.1
channel (since it functions only when
a deep bass effect is needed). All six
channels in this format are recorded
separately to realize superior channel
separation. Furthermore, since all the
signals are processed digitally, less
signal degradation occurs. The name
"AC-3" comes from the fact that it is

the third audio coding method to be
developed by the Dolby Laboratories
Licensing Corporation,

Digital Cinema Sound

This is the generic name of the
surround sound produced by digital
signal processing technology
developed by Sony. Unlike previous

surround sound fields mainly
directed at the reproduction of music.
Digital Cinema Sound is designed

specifically for the enjoyment of
movies.

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Tables of Settings Using SUR, LEVEL, EQ, and SET UP

buttons

You can make various settings using the LEVEL, SUR, EQ buttons, jog dial, and cursor buttons. The tables below show
each of the settings that these buttons can make.

Press and light

SUR button EFFECT LEVEL

LEVEL button

EQ button FRONT BASS GAIN

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REVERBERATION TIME

SCREEN DEPTH OFF, MID, DEEP
VIRTUAL SPEAKER ON, OFF
FRONT BALANCE
REAR BALANCE

REAR LEVEL
CENTER LEVEL
SUB WOOFER LEVEL
LFE MIX LEVEL

DYNAMIC RANGE COMP

FRONT BASS FREQUENCY
FRONT MID GAIN between -10 dB to +10 dB (in 1 dB steps)
FRONT MID FREQUENCY
FRONT TREBLE GAIN

FRONT TREBLE FREQUENCY
CENTER BASS GAIN
CENTER BASS FREQUENCY
CENTER MID GAIN
CENTER MID FREQUENCY
CENTER TREBLE GAIN
CENTER TREBLE

FREQUENCY
REAR BASS GAIN
REAR BASS FREQUENCY
REAR MID GAIN
REAR MID FREQUENCY
REAR TREBLE GAIN
REAR TREBLE FREQUENCY

between -8 to +8 (in 1 increment steps)

-8 to +8 (in 1 increment steps)

between-8 to +8 (in 1 increment steps)
between -8 to +8 (in 1 increment steps)
between -10 dB to +10 dB (in 1 dB steps)
between -10 dB to +10 dB (in 1 dB steps)
between -10 dB to +10 dB (in 1 dB steps)
MUTING, or -20 dB to 0 dB (in 1 dB steps)
Off, 0.1 to 0.9 (in 0.1 dB steps), STD, or MAX
between -10 dB to +10 dB (in 1 dB steps) 40

between 100 Hz and 1.0 kHz (in 21 steps)

between 500 Hz and 5 kHz (in 21 steps)
between -10 dB to +10 dB (in 1 dB steps)
between 1.0 kHz and 10 kHz (in 21 steps)
between -10 dB to +10 dB (in 1 dB steps)
between 100 Hz and 1.0 kHz (in 21 steps)
between -10 dB to +10 dB (in 1 dB steps)
between 500 Hz and 5 kHz (in 21 steps)
between -10 dB to +10 dB (in 1 dB steps)
between 1.0 kHz and 10 kHz (in 21 steps)

between -10 dB to +10 dB (in 1 dB steps)
between 100 Hz and 1.0 kHz (in 21 steps)
between -10 dB to +10 dB (in 1 dB steps)
between 500 Hz and 5.0 kHz (in 21 steps)

between -10 dB to +10 dB (in 1 dB steps)
between 1.0 kHz and 10 kHz (in 21 steps)

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SET UP FRONT {XXXI

Press <C or > to select

CENTER [XXX] LARGE, SMALL, or NO
REAR [XXX)
REAR PL. (XXX)
REAR HGT. [XXX]
SUB WOOFER [XXX]
FRONT XX.XFEET

CENTER XX.X FEET

REAR XX.X FEET

DIST. UNIT [XXX]

5.1CH V; [XXX]

AUTO FUNCTION [XXX]

2 WAY REMOTE [XXX]
(STR-DE935 only)

Turn jog dial to select See page

LARGE or SMALL

LARGE, SMALL, or NO
SIDE, MIDDLE, or BEHIND
LOW or HIGH
YES or NO
between 3 feet (1.0 meters) and 40 feet (12.0

meters) (in 1 foot (0.1 meter) steps)
between FRONT and 5 feet (1.5 meters) (in 1 foot

(0.1 meter) steps)
between FRONT and 15 feet (4.5 meters) (in 1

foot (0.1 meter) steps)
feet or meter
DVD / LD, TV / SAT, VIDEO 1, VIDEO 2, 50

VIDEOS
ON, OFF

ON, OFF

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AC-3. See Dolby Digital (AC-3)
Adjusting

brightness of the display 28
equalizer 40
speaker volumes 22
surround parameters 38

Automatic tuning 45

B

Basic amplifier operations

26-30

Battery 4

Changing

display 28

effect level 38

Checking the connections 23

Clearing receiver's memory 18

Connecting. See Hookups

Customizing sound fields 38

Digital Cinema Sound 55
Direct tuning 44

Dolby Digital (AC-3) 55
Dolby Pro Logic Surround 55
Dubbing. See Recording

E.F.G

Editing. See Recording
Effect level 38
EQ 40

H

Hookups

AC power cord 14
antennas 5
audio components 6, 7
digital components 9,10
CONTROL A1 11 13
S-LINK CONTROL S 13
speaker system 15

video components 8

I. J, K

Indexing. See Naming

u M

Labeling. See Naming

N, O

Naming

preset stations 48
program sources 48

P.Q

Parameter 41, 56, 57
Preset stations

how to preset 45
how to tune 46

Receiving broadcasts

automatically 45
directly 44
preset stations 45

Recording

on an audio tape or MD 48
on a video tape 49

Scanning

preset stations. See Preset

tuning
radio stations. See Automatic
tuning

Selecting

component 26
front speaker system 27

sound field 32
Sleep timer 49
Sound field

adjustable parameters 41

customizing 38

pre-programmed 32-35

resetting 40
selecting 32

Speakers

adjusting speaker volume 22
connection 15
front speakers (A / B) 27
impedance 17

placement 19
Supplied accessories 4
Surround sound 18-24, 31-42

Test tone 22
Tuning

automatically 45

directly 44

preset stations 45

U, V, W. X. Y, Z

Unpacking 4

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