Sony STR-DE485 User Manual

STR-DE485 4-238-376-51(1) GBFM StereoFM-AM Receiver4-238-376-51(1)STR-DE485© 2002 Sony CorporationOperating InstructionsGBCS !"01CS01COVCEL.

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Hooking Up the Components11GBSTR-DE485 4-238-376-51(1) GBSUBWOOFERFRONT SURROUNDRLCENTERANTENNAAMFM75Ω COAXIALDVD/LDIN COAXIALOPTICALVIDEO 2INDI

12GBSTR-DE485 4-238-376-51(1) GBConnecting the AC powercordBefore connecting the AC power cord of thisreceiver to a wall outlet, connect the speake

Hooking Up and Setting Up the Speaker System13GBSTR-DE485 4-238-376-51(1) GBFRONTCENTERSURROUNDRLRLRLRLSPEAKERSSPEAKERSIMPEDANCE USE 8 – 16ΩAUDIO O

14GBNotes• Twist the stripped ends of the speaker cords about10 mm. Be sure to match the speaker cord to theappropriate terminal on the components: +

Hooking Up and Setting Up the Speaker System15GBSTR-DE485 4-238-376-51(1) GB45°90°20°A ABCCPerforming initial setupoperationsOnce you have hooked u

16GBWhen placing surround speakers behind youNoteDo not place the center speaker farther away from thelistening position than the front speakers.Norma

Hooking Up and Setting Up the Speaker System17GBSTR-DE485 4-238-376-51(1) GBx Front speaker size (L R)• If you connect large speakers that willeffe

18GBTipThe receiver allows you to input the speaker positionin terms of distance. However, it is not possible to setthe center speaker further than th

Hooking Up and Setting Up the Speaker System19GBSTR-DE485 4-238-376-51(1) GBx Surround speaker position (SL SRPL. XXX)*This parameter lets you spec

2GBSTR-DE485 4-238-376-51(1) GBWARNINGTo prevent fire or shock hazard, do notexpose the unit to rain or moisture.To prevent fire, do not cover the

20GBAdjusting the speaker levelUse the remote while seated in your listeningposition to adjust the level of each speaker.NoteThe receiver incorporates

Basic Operations21GBSTR-DE485 4-238-376-51(1) GBBasic OperationsSelecting the componentFunction buttonsPress the function button to select thecompo

22GBSTR-DE485 4-238-376-51(1) GBChanging the displayDISPLAYEach time you press DISPLAY, the displaychanges cyclically as follows:Index name of the

Enjoying Surround Sound23GBSTR-DE485 4-238-376-51(1) GBEnjoying Surround SoundYou can take advantage of surround soundsimply by selecting one of th

24GBSTR-DE485 4-238-376-51(1) GBx C.ST.EX A (Cinema Studio EX A)Reproduces the sound characteristics of theSony Pictures Entertainment “Cary GrantT

Enjoying Surround Sound25GBSTR-DE485 4-238-376-51(1) GBTips• The receiver lets you apply the last selected soundfield to a program source whenever

26GBSTR-DE485 4-238-376-51(1) GBUnderstanding the multi channel surround displaysPRO LOGICD.RANGEMONOMPEGDTSSTEREOOPTSP. OFFSLS SRLSWC RMEMORYL F E

Enjoying Surround Sound27GBSTR-DE485 4-238-376-51(1) GBqa SW: Lights up when sub woofer selection isset to “YES” (page 18) and the audio signal iso

28GBSTR-DE485 4-238-376-51(1) GBAdjusting the bass and trebleThe BASS +/– and TREBLE +/– button letsyou adjust the tone (bass or treble) of the fro

Receiving Broadcasts29GBSTR-DE485 4-238-376-51(1) GBReceiving Broadcastsbbbb1 0 2 5 0bbb1 3 5 05 If you’ve tuned in an AM station, adjustthe direct

3GBSTR-DE485 4-238-376-51(1) GBTable of ContentsGBList of Button Locations andReference PagesMain unit ...

30GBSTR-DE485 4-238-376-51(1) GBPreset tuningAfter you have tuned in stations using DirectTuning or Automatic Tuning, you can presetthem to the rec

Other Operations31GBSTR-DE485 4-238-376-51(1) GBOther OperationsNaming preset stationsand program sourcesYou can enter a name (index name) of up to

32GBSTR-DE485 4-238-376-51(1) GBRecording (continued)Using the Sleep TimerYou can set the receiver to turn offautomatically at a specified time.Pre

Other Operations33GBSTR-DE485 4-238-376-51(1) GBInitial settingsParameter Initial settingC.MODE.AVX AV2x Selecting the command mode of theremote (C

34GBSTR-DE485 4-238-376-51(1) GBYou can use the remote RM-U306 to operatethe components in your system.Before you use yourremoteInserting batteries

Operations Using the Remote RM-U30635GBSTR-DE485 4-238-376-51(1) GBRemote Operations FunctionButtonMASTER Receiver Adjusts the masterVOL +/– volume

36GBSTR-DE485 4-238-376-51(1) GBRemote Operations FunctionButtonANT VCR Selects output signalTV/VTR from the aerial terminal:TV signal or VCRprogra

Operations Using the Remote RM-U30637GBSTR-DE485 4-238-376-51(1) GBChanging the factorysetting of a function buttonIf the factory settings of the F

38GBSTR-DE485 4-238-376-51(1) GBAdditional InformationTroubleshootingIf you experience any of the followingdifficulties while using the receiver, u

Additional Information39GBSTR-DE485 4-238-376-51(1) GBThere is no sound from a specific component.• Check that the component is connected correctly

4GBAbout This ManualThe instructions in this manual is for modelSTR-DE485. Check your model number by looking atthe lower right corner of the front pa

40GBSTR-DE485 4-238-376-51(1) GBOutdoor FM antennaReceiverGround wire(not supplied)To groundANTENNAAMFM75Ω COAXIALThe FM reception is poor.Use a 75

Additional Information41GBSTR-DE485 4-238-376-51(1) GBInputs (Digital)DVD/LD (Coaxial)VIDEO 2 (Optical)OutputsMD/TAPE (OUT),VIDEO 1(AUDIO OUT)SUB W

42GBSTR-DE485 4-238-376-51(1) GBAM tuner sectionTuning range 531 – 1602 kHzAntenna Loop antennaIntermediate Frequency450 kHzUsable sensitivity 50 d

Additional Information43GBSTR-DE485 4-238-376-51(1) GBTables of settings using SURR, LEVEL, SET UP, BASS andTREBLE buttonsYou can make various sett

44GBSTR-DE485 4-238-376-51(1) GB< LEVEL >FRONT CENTER SUR.L. SUR.R. S.WOOFER LFE D.RANGEBAL LEVEL LEVEL LEVEL LEVEL MIX1)COMP1)2CH ST. zzzAUT

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