3-860-516-12(1)
© 1997 by Sony Corporation
FM Stereo
FM-AM Receiver
Operating Instructions
STR-DE915
STR-DE715
STR-DE615
STR-D660Z
STR-D560Z
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WARNING
To prevent fire or shock
hazard, do not expose
the unit to rain or
moisture.
This symbol is intended to alert the user
to the presence of uninsulated
"dangerous voltage" within the
product's enclosure that may be of
sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk
of electric shock to persons.
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
820-40 of the NEC that provides
guidelines for proper grounding and, in
particular, specifies that the cable
ground shall be connected to the
grounding system of the building, as
close to the point of cable entry as
practical.
Owner's Record
The model and serial numbers are
located on the rear of the unit. Record
the serial number in the space provided
below. Refer to them whenever you call
upon your Sony dealer regarding this
product.
Model No. STR-DE915/STR-DE715/
STR-DE615/STR-D660Z/
STR-D560Z
Serial No.
For the customers in Canada
CAUTION
TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO
NOT USE THIS POLARIZED AC PLUG
WITH AN EXTENSION CORD,
RECEPTACLE OR OTHER OUTLET
UNLESS THE BLADES CAN BE FULLY
INSERTED TO PREVENT BLADE
EXPOSURE.
Precautions
On safety
· Should any solid object or liquid fall
into the cabinet, unplug the receiver
and have it checked by qualified
personnel before operating it any
further.
On power sources
· Before operating the receiver, check
that the operating voltage is identical
with your local power supply. The
operating voltage is indicated on the
nameplate at the rear of the receiver.
· The receiver is not disconnected from
the AC power source as long as it is
connected to the wall outlet, even if
the receiver itself has been turned off.
· If you are not going to use the
receiver for a long time, be sure to
disconnect the receiver from the wall
outlet. To disconnect the AC power
cord, grasp the plug itself; never pull
the cord.
· One blade of the plug is wider than
the other for the purpose of safety
and will fit into the wall outlet only
one way. If you are unable to insert
the plug fully into the outlet, contact
your dealer.
· Should the AC power cord need to be
changed, have it done at a qualified
service shop only.
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.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Getting Started
Unpacking 4
Hookup Overview 4
Antenna Hookups 5
Audio Component Hookups 5
Speaker System Hookups 6
TV/VCR Hookups 9
Digital Component Hookups (STR-DE915 only) 10
AC Hookups 11
Before You Use Your Receiver 11
Receiver Operations
Selecting a Component 12
Receiving Broadcasts 15
Presetting Radio Stations 16
Indexing Preset Stations and Program Sources 16
Recording 17
Using the Sleep Timer 18
Dolby Surround Setup
Dolby Digital (STR-DE915 only) 19
Dolby Pro Logic (STR-DE715/DE615/D660Z/D560Z only) 20
Sound Adjustment
Using Pre-programmed Sound Fields 22
Customizing the Sound Fields 25
Advanced Remote Operations
Operating One Component While Using Another (background operation)
29
Changing the Factory Setting of a FUNCTION Button 29
Programming the Remote (STR-DE915/DE715/D660Z only) 30
Additional Information
Troubleshooting 31
Specifications 32
Glossary 33
Table of Functions of the SET UP Button 35
Rear Panel Descriptions 36
Remote Button Descriptions 37
Index 39
Quick Reference Guide Back cover
About This Manual
The instructions in this manual are for
models STR-DE915, DE715, DE615,
D660Z, and D560Z. Check your model
number by looking at the upper right
corner of the front panel. In this
manual, the USA and Canadian STR-
DE915 and the programmable remote
commander RM-P501 (supplied with
the STR-DE915, DE715, and D660Z) are
used for illustration purposes unless
stated othewise. Any difference in
operation is clearly indicated in the text,
for example, "STR-DE915/DE715
(USA, Canada) only."
Type of differences
Model DE915 DE715 D660Z
Feature
DE615 D560Z
EN
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* USA and Canadian models only
Conventions
· The instructions in this manual
describe the controls on the receiver.
You can also use the controls on the
remote if they have the same or
similar names as those on the
receiver.
· A "Quick Reference Guide" is
supplied on the back cover.
· The "Remote Button Descriptions"
section on page 37 provides an
overview of the remote buttons.
· The following icons are used in this
manual:
Z
Indicates that you can use only
the remote to do the task.
z
Indicates hints and tips for
making the task easier.
This receiver incorporates the Dolby*
Pro Logic Surround system.
* Manufactured under license from
Dolby Laboratories Licensing
Corporation. DOLBY, the double-D
symbol a, "AC-3," and "PRO
LOGIC" are trademarks of Dolby
Laboratories Licensing Corporation.
3 video inputs
r
Built-in Dolby
Digital
processor
Digital jacks
r
5.1 INPUT
jacks
r
r
Control A1/
Control S
r*
DE715*
WIRELESS
REAR
SPEAKER
connector
rr
Programmable
remote
r
DE715 D660Z
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Getting Started
Front
speaker
(L)
Front
speaker
(R)
AM/FM antenna
Antenna Hookups (5)
Rear
speaker
(L)
Rear
speaker
(R)
CD player
Tape deck
DAT/MD deck
Turntable
Center
speaker
Active
woofer
DVD player
TV
VCR
LD player
Speaker
System
Hookups
(6)
TV/VCR Hookups (9)
Digital Component
Hookups (10)
Hookup Overview
The receiver allows you to connect and control the
following audio/video components. Follow the
hookup procedures for the components that you want
to connect to the receiver on the pages specified. To
learn the locations and names of each jacks, see "Rear
Panel Descriptions" on page 36.
Before you get started
· Turn off the power to all components before making
any connections.
· Do not connect the AC power cords until all of the
connections are completed.
· Be sure to make connections firmly to avoid hum
and noise.
· When connecting an audio/video cable, be sure to
match the color-coded pins to the appropriate jacks
on the components: Yellow (video) to Yellow; White
(left, audio) to White; and Red (right, audio) to Red.
Getting Started
Wireless
rear
speaker
SHIFT
INPUT
MODE
DIRECT
0
5
9
4
8
3
7
2
6
1
VIDEO FUNCTION
AUDIO FUNCTION
GENRE
MEMORY
PRESET
TUNING
TUNING
TONE
SUR
INDEX
+
DISPLAY
FM / AM
+
FM MODE
SET UP
DIRECT
PASS
MODE
DIRECT PASS
SOUND FIELD
ON / OFF
BASS
BOOST
BALANCE
LR
DISCRETE
5
0
1
3
9
7
4
6
2
8
10
·
·
·
·
·
·
·
·
·
·
·
·
·
·
·
·
·
·
·
·
·
·
·
·
·
·
·
·
·
·
·
PHONES
POWER
SPEAKERS
DPC
MODE
A
OFF
A
+B
B
g
MASTER VOLUME
VIDEO 2
VIDEO 1
VIDEO 3
LD / DVD
TV/DBS
TAPE
DAT / MD
CD
TUNER
PHONO
R
L
VIDEO
AUDIO
VIDEO 3 INPUT
Video camera
recorder
Video game
Audio Component
Hookups (5)
Unpacking
Check that you received the following items with the
receiver:
· FM wire antenna (1)
· AM loop antenna (1)
· Remote commander (remote) (1)
RM-P501 (STR-DE915/DE715/D660Z only)
RM-U501 (STR-DE615/D560Z only)
· Size AA (R6) batteries (2)
· Audio/video cable (1)
(STR-DE915/DE715 (USA, Canada) only)
· Control S cord (1)
(STR-DE915/DE715 (USA, Canada) only)
Inserting batteries into the remote
Insert two size AA (R6) batteries with the + and on
the battery compartment. When using the remote,
point it at the remote sensor g on the receiver.
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z When to replace batteries
Under normal use, the batteries should last for about 6
months. When the remote no longer operates the
receiver, replace both batteries with new ones.
Notes
· Do not leave the remote in an extremely hot or humid
place.
· Do not use a new battery with an old one.
· Do not expose the remote sensor to direct sunlight or
lighting apparatuses. Doing so may cause a malfunction.
· If you don't use the remote for an extended period of time,
remove the batteries to avoid possible damage from
battery leakage and corrosion.
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Getting Started
Getting Started
Important
If you connect an outdoor antenna, ground it against
lightning. To prevent a gas explosion, do not connect
the ground wire to a gas pipe.
Notes
· Do not use
y SIGNAL GND for this connection.
· To prevent noise pickup, keep the AM loop antenna away
from the receiver and TV.
Audio Component Hookups
Overview
This section describes how to connect your audio
components to the receiver. If you want to use the
receiver as an amplifier, complete these connections.
Note for STR-DE915
For digital connections, see "Digital Component Hookups
(STR-DE915 only)" on page 10.
S-LINK CTRL A1
(STR-DE915/DE715 (USA, Canada) only)
MONITOR
VIDEO
OUT
CTRL S
IN
VIDEO
IN
VIDEO
OUT
VIDEO
IN
CTRL S
OUT
VIDEO
OUT
CTRL S
OUT
VIDEO
IN
VIDEO
IN
IN
L
R
REC OUT
IN
REC OUT
IN
IN
CTRL S
STATUS IN
SIGNAL
GND
FM
75
COAXIAL
AM
AUDIO
IN
L
R
AUDIO
OUT
AUDIO
IN
AUDIO
OUT
AUDIO
IN
CTRL A1
y
y
PHONO
ANTENNA
CD
DAT / MD
TAPE
MONITOR
VIDEO 1
VIDEO 2
LD/DVD
S-LINK
S-LINK
AUDIO
IN
TV/DBS
AC OUTLET
4
8
FRONT SPEAKERS
SURROUND SPEAKERS
WOOFER
AUDIO
OUT
IMPEDANCE
SELECTOR
FRONT
WIRELESS
REAR
SPEAKER
PHONO CD
TAPE
DAT/MD
What cords will I need?
Audio cords (not supplied) (1 for each CD player and
turntable; 2 for each tape deck, DAT deck, or MD deck)
White (L)
White (L)
Red (R)
Red (R)
Hookups
The arrow ç indicates signal flow.
CD player
Receiver
CD player
Ç
L
R
IN
CD
L
R
LINE
OUTPUT
Tape deck
Receiver
Tape deck
Ç
ç
L
R
LINE
OUTPUT
L
R
LINE
INPUT
IN
REC OUT
TAPE
(Continued)
Antenna Hookups
Overview
This section describes how to connect AM and FM
antennas to the receiver. If you want to receive radio
broadcasts with the receiver, complete these
connections first, then go to the following pages.
MONITOR
VIDEO
OUT
CTRL S
IN
VIDEO
IN
VIDEO
OUT
VIDEO
IN
CTRL S
OUT
VIDEO
OUT
CTRL S
OUT
VIDEO
IN
VIDEO
IN
IN
L
R
REC OUT
IN
REC OUT
IN
IN
CTRL S
STATUS IN
SIGNAL
GND
FM
75
COAXIAL
AM
AUDIO
IN
L
R
AUDIO
OUT
AUDIO
IN
AUDIO
OUT
AUDIO
IN
CTRL A1
y
y
PHONO
ANTENNA
CD
DAT / MD
TAPE
MONITOR
VIDEO 1
VIDEO 2
LD/DVD
S-LINK
S-LINK
AUDIO
IN
TV/DBS
AC OUTLET
IMPEDANCE
SELECTOR
4
8
FRONT SPEAKERS
SURROUND SPEAKERS
WOOFER
AUDIO
OUT
FRONT
WIRELESS
REAR
SPEAKER
ANTENNA
What antennas will I need?
Hookups
FM wire antenna
Receiver
AM loop antenna
FM
75
COAXIAL
AM
y
ANTENNA
z If you have poor FM reception
Connect a 75-ohm coaxial cable (not supplied) to an FM
outdoor antenna.
FM outdoor antenna
Receiver
FM
75
COAXIAL
AM
y
ANTENNA
v
To ground
· FM wire antenna
(supplied) (1)
· AM loop antenna
(supplied) (1)
After connecting
the wire antenna,
keep it as
horizontal as
possible.
Ground wire (not supplied)