SONY STRDE675 - Owner's Manual Immediate Download

4-233-598-33(4)

FM Stereo

FM-AM Receiver

Operating Instructions

2001 Sony Corporation

STR-DE675

Precautions

On safety

· Should any solid object or liquid fall into

the cabinet, unplug the receiver and

have it checked by qualified personnel

before operating it any further.

· To prevent fire, do not cover the

ventilation of the receiver with

newspapers, table cloths, curtains, etc.

And don't place lighted candles on the

receiver.

· To prevent fire or shock hazards, do not

place vases on the receiver.

On power sources

· Before operating the receiver, check that

the operating voltage is identical with

your local power supply. The operating

voltage is indicated on the nameplate at

the rear of the receiver.

· The unit is not disconnected from the AC

power source (mains) as long as it is

connected to the wall outlet, even if the

unit itself has been turned off.

· If you are not going to use the receiver

for a long time, be sure to disconnect the

receiver from the wall outlet. To

disconnect the AC power cord, grasp the

plug itself; never pull the cord.

· AC power cord must be changed only at

the qualified service shop.

On placement

· Place the receiver in a location with

adequate ventilation to prevent heat

buildup and prolong the life of the

receiver.

· Do not place the receiver near heat

sources, or in a place subject to direct

sunlight, excessive dust or mechanical

shock.

· Do not place anything on top of the

cabinet that might block the ventilation

holes and cause malfunctions.

· Although the receiver heats up during

operation, this is not a malfunction. If

you continuously use this receiver at a

large volume, the cabinet temperature of

the top, side and bottom rises

accordingly. To avoid burning yourself,

do not touch the cabinet.

On operation

Before connecting other componeÆts, 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.

WARNING

To prevent fire or shock

hazard, do not expose the

unit to rain or moisture.

To avoid electrical shock,

do not open the cabinet.

Refer servicing to qualified

personnel only.

Do not install the

appliance in a confined

space, such as a bookcase

or built-in cabinet.

Don't throw a battery,

dispose it as the injurious

wastes.

About This Manual

The instructions in this manual is for model STR-DE675.

Check your model number by looking at the lower right

corner of the front panel.

About area codes

The area code of the player you purchased is shown on the

lower portion of the rear panel (see the illustration below).

Any differences in operation, according to the area code, are

clearly indicated in the text, for example, "Models of area

code AA only".

Conventions

· The instructions in this manual describe the controls on

the receiver. You can also use the controls on the

supplied remote if they have the same or similar names

as those on the receiver.

· The following icon is used in this manual:

Indicates hints and tips for making the task easier.

This receiver incorporates Dolby* Digital and Pro Logic

Surround and the DTS** Digital Surround System.

* Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories.

"Dolby", "Pro Logic" and the double-D symbol a are trademarks of

Dolby Laboratories.

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

Pat. No. 5,451,942, 5,956,674, 5,974,380, 5,978,762 and other

world-wide patents issued and pending. "DTS" and "DTS Digital

Surround" are registered trademarks of Digital Theater Systems, Inc.

Reserved.

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Area code

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Hooking Up the Components

Unpacking 4

Antenna Hookups 5

Audio Component Hookups 6

Video Component Hookups 7

Digital Component Hookups 8

MULTI CH IN Hookups 10

Other Hookups

Hooking Up and Setting Up the

Speaker System

Speaker System Hookup

Performing Initial Setup Operations 16

Multi Channel Surround Setup 17

Before You Use Your Receiver 21

Location of Parts and Basic

Operations

Front Panel Parts Descriptions

Enjoying Surround Sound

Selecting a Sound Field

Understanding the Multi-Channel Surround Displays 32

Customizing Sound Fields

Receiving Broadcasts

Direct Tuning 40

Automatic Tuning 40

Preset Tuning 41

Other Operations

Naming Preset Stations and Program Sources 43

Recording 43

Using the Sleep Timer 44

Adjustment Using the SET UP Button

CONTROL A1

Control System

Additional Information

Troubleshooting

Specifications

Glossary 51

Settings Using SURR, LEVEL, EQ, and SET UP buttons 52

Remote Button Description

Index

Back cover

Hooking Up

the

Components

This chapter describes how to connect

various audio and video components

to the receiver. Be sure to read the

sections for the components you have

before you actually connect them to

the receiver.

Unpacking

Check that you received the following items with the

receiver:

· FM wire antenna (1)

· AM loop antenna (1)

· R6 (size-AA) batteries (2)

· Remote Commander (remote) (1)

Inserting batteries into the remote

Insert R6 (size-AA) batteries with the + and properly

oriented in the battery compartment. When using the

remote, point it at the remote sensor g on the receiver.

z When to replace batteries

Under normal conditions, the batteries should last for about 6

months. When the remote no longer operates the receiver, replace

all batteries with new ones.

Notes

· Do not leave the remote in an extremely hot or humid place.

· Do not use a new battery with an old one.

· Do not expose the remote sensor to direct sunlight or lighting

apparatuses. Doing so may cause a malfunction.

· If you don't use the remote for an extended period of time,

remove the batteries to avoid possible damage from battery

leakage and corrosion.

Before you get started

· Turn off the power to all components before making

any connections.

· Do not connect the AC power cords until all of the

connections are completed.

· Be sure to make connections firmly to avoid hum and

noise.

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

match the color-coded pins to the appropriate jacks on

the components: yellow (video) to yellow; white (left,

audio) to white; and red (right, audio) to red.

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Hooking

the

Components

FM wire antenna

(supplied)

AM loop antenna

(supplied)

Important

If you connect the receiver to an outdoor antenna, ground

it against lightning. To prevent a gas explosion, do not

connect the ground wire to a gas pipe.

Terminals for connecting the antennas

Connect the

To the

AM loop antenna

AM terminals

FM wire antenna

FM 75

COAXIAL terminal

Antenna Hookups

Notes on antenna hookups

· To prevent noise pickup, keep the AM loop antenna

away from the receiver and other components.

· Be sure to fully extend the FM wire antenna.

· After connecting the FM wire antenna, keep it as

horizontal as possible.

Ground wire

(not supplied)

To ground

z 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.

Outdoor FM antenna

DIGITAL

MD/

TAPE

OUT

MD/

TAPE

TV/SAT

DVD/LD

OPTICAL

DVD/LD

COAXIAL

SUB

WOOFER

MULTI CH IN

FRONT

SURROUND

CENTER

FRONT

CENTER

AUDIO IN

S VIDEO

VIDEO IN

VIDEO OUT

VIDEO IN

S VIDEO

OUT

S VIDEO

OUT

AUDIO IN

AUDIO OUT

OUT

AUDIO

OUT

ANTENNA

SUB

WOOFER

MD/TAPE

AUX

TV/SAT DVD/LD VIDEO 2

MONITOR

CTRL

VIDEO 1

SPEAKERS

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ANTENNA

COAXIAL

Receiver