SONY STRDE875 - Owner's Manual Immediate Download

4-234-334-12(2)

FM Stereo

FM-AM Receiver

Operating Instructions

STR-DE975

STR-DE875

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-DE975/DE875

Serial No.

For customers in Canada

CAUTION

TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO

NOT USE THIS POLARIZED AC PLUG

WITH AN EXTENSION CORD,

RECEPTACLE OR OTHER OUTLET

UNLESS THE BLADES CAN BE FULLY

INSERTED TO PREVENT BLADE

EXPOSURE.

For customers in the United States and

Canada

ENERGY STAR

® is a U.S.

registered mark.

As an ENERGY STAR

partner, Sony Corporation

has determined that this

product meets the ENERGY

STAR

® guidelines for

energy efficiency.

Don't throw a battery,

dispose it as the

injurious wastes.

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.

· 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.

· 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 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 the STR-DE975,

and STR-DE875. Check your model number by looking at

the lower right corner of the front panel or lower right

corner of the remote. In this manual, the STR-DE975 and

the remote commander RM-PP505 are used for illustration

purposes unless stated otherwise. Any difference in

operation is clearly indicated in the text, for example,

"STR-DE975 only".

Type of differences

About area codes

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

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

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

clearly indicate 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", "ES" and "DTS

Digital Surround" are registered trademarks of Digital Theater

Feature

Model

5 audio inputs

4 audio inputs

DE975

DE875

FRONT

SWITCHED 120W/1A MAX

AC 120V 60Hz

AC OUTLET

IMPEDANCE

SELECTOR

RROUND

CENTER

FRONT

MPEDANCE USE 8 16

IMPEDANCE USE 4 16

SPEAKERS

4-XXX-XXX-XX AA

Area code

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Hooking Up the Components

Unpacking 4

Antenna Hookups 5

Audio Component Hookups 6

Video Component Hookups 8

Digital Component Hookups 9

MULTI CH IN Hookups 11

Other Hookups

Hooking Up and Setting Up the

Speaker System

Speaker System Hookup

Performing Initial Setup Operations 18

Multi Channel Surround Setup 19

Before You Use Your Receiver 24

Location of Parts and Basic

Operations

Front Panel Parts Descriptions 25

Enjoying Surround Sound

Selecting a Sound Field

Understanding the Multi-Channel Surround

Displays 34

Customizing Sound Fields

Receiving Broadcasts

Direct Tuning 46

Automatic Tuning 46

Preset Tuning 47

Other Operations

Naming Preset Stations and Program Sources 49

Recording 49

Using the Sleep Timer 50

Adjustment Using the SET UP Button

CONTROL A1

Control System 53

Additional Information

Troubleshooting

Specifications

Glossary 59

Table of settings using SURR, LEVEL, EQ, and SET

UP buttons 60

Remote Button Description

Index

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)

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

· Control S connecting cord (1)

· STR-DE975 only

· Remote commander RM-PP505L (remote) (1)

· STR-DE875 only

· Remote commander RM-PP505 (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.

Hooking

the

Components

SIGNAL GND

DIGITAL

MD/DAT OUT

MD/DAT IN

TV/SAT IN

DVD/LD IN

OPTICAL

COAXIAL

DVD/LD

AUDIO IN

AUDIO OUT

AUDIO

OUT

AUDIO OUT

AUDIO IN

VIDEO OUT

VIDEO IN

FRONT

VIDEO OUT

SWITCHED 120W/1A MAX

AC 120V 60Hz

VIDEO OUT

S-VIDEO

OUT

S-VIDEO

OUT

S-VIDEO

CTRL S

OUT

CTRL S

OUT

CTRL S

STATUS IN

ANTENNA

COAXIAL

SUB

WOOFER

OUT

TAPE

MONITOR

TV/SAT DVD/LD

VIDEO 2

VIDEO 1

AC OUTLET

IMPEDANCE

SELECTOR

SURROUND

CENTER

FRONT

IMPEDANCE USE 8 16

IMPEDANCE USE 4 16

SPEAKERS

SUB

WOOFER

MULTI CH IN

FRONT

SURROUND

CENTER

OUT

CD/SACD

PHONO

MD/DAT

CONTROL A1

2ND ROOM

FM wire antenna

(supplied)

AM loop antenna

(supplied)

Terminals for connecting the antennas

Connect the

To the

AM loop antenna

AM terminals

FM wire antenna

FM 75

COAXIAL terminal

Antenna Hookups

ANTENNA

COAXIAL

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.

Note

Do not use the U SIGNAL GND terminal for grounding the

receiver.

Assembling the supplied FM antenna

The supplied FM wire antenna must be connected to the

supplied FM antenna adaptor.

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

Receiver

COAXIAL