Sony STR-DE825 User Manual

3-864-483-51(1)FM StereoFM-AM ReceiverOperating Instructions 1998 by Sony CorporationSTR-DE925STR-DE825ENC1

10ENHooking Up the ComponentsOUT IN IN OUTLINELRLINEINPUT OUTPUTWIRELESSREARSPEAKER4 Ω 8 Ω+++––+––ARRLLBABSPEAKERSFRONTREAR CENTERWOOFERAUDIOOUTVIDEOO

11ENHooking Up the ComponentsAC OUTLET*S-LINK CTRL A1bWIRELESSREARSPEAKER4 Ω 8 Ω+++––+––ARRLLBABSPEAKERSFRONTREAR CENTERWOOFERAUDIOOUTVIDEOOUTOUTVIDEO

12ENBALANCESOUND FIELD ON/OFFSET UPEQON/OFFINPUTMODEVIDEO 1DIRECTTUNINGBASSBOOSTSOUND FIELDGENRE MODEVIDEO 2 VIDEO 3 DVDMUTINGVIDEO 3 INPUTBALANCELR50

13ENHooking Up and Setting Up the Speaker SystemWIRELESSREAR SPEAKERIMPEDANCESELECTORFRONTSPEAKERS BWIRELESSREARSPEAKER4 Ω 8 Ω+++––+––ARRLLBABSPEAKERS

14ENHooking Up and Setting Up the Speaker SystemSpeaker impedanceTo enjoy multi channel surround, connect front, center,and rear speakers with a nomin

15ENHooking Up and Setting Up the Speaker SystemDepending on the shape of your room (etc.), you maywish to place the rear speakers behind you instead

16ENHooking Up and Setting Up the Speaker SystemzAbout speaker sizes (LARGE and SMALL)Internally, the LARGE and SMALL settings for each speakerdetermi

17ENHooking Up and Setting Up the Speaker Systemp Sub woofer selection (WOOFER)Initial setting : YES• If you connect a sub woofer, select “YES”.• If y

18ENHooking Up and Setting Up the Speaker SystemAdjusting the speaker volumeUse the remote while seated in your listening position toadjust the volume

19ENHooking Up and Setting Up the Speaker SystemMASTER VOLUME1/uEQON/OFFINPUTMODEVIDEO 1DIRECTTUNINGBASSBOOSTSOUND FIELDGENRE MODEVIDEO 2 VIDEO 3 DVDM

2ENWARNINGTo prevent fire or shockhazard, do not expose theunit to rain or moisture.PrecautionsOn safetyShould any solid object or liquid fall intothe

20ENHooking Up and Setting Up the Speaker SystemThere’s no sound from a specific component./ Check that the component is connected correctly tothe aud

21ENHooking Up and Setting Up the Speaker System

22ENFront Panel PartsDescriptionLocation ofParts and BasicOperationsThis chapter provides informationabout the locations and functions ofthe buttons a

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25ENLocation of Parts and Basic Operations!£ The following buttons operate the built-in tuner. Fordetails, see “Receiving Broadcasts” starting from p

26ENEQ ON/OFFMODESOUND FIELD ON/OFFGENRECURSOR MODEEQON/OFFINPUTMODEVIDEO 1DIRECTTUNINGBASSBOOSTSOUND FIELDGENRE MODEVIDEO 2 VIDEO 3 DVDMUTINGVIDEO 3

27ENEnjoying Surround SoundSelecting a Sound FieldYou can enjoy surround sound simply by selecting one ofthe pre-programmed sound fields according to

28ENEnjoying Surround SoundGENRE : CINEMASelecting a Sound FieldSound field Effect NotesSoftware with multi channel surround audio signals isplayed ac

29ENEnjoying Surround SoundGENRE : VIRTUAL 3D (continued)Sound field Effect NotesUses 3D sound imaging to create an array of virtual rearspeakers posi

3ENENAbout This ManualThe instructions in this manual are for models STR-DE925and STR-DE825. Check your model number by looking atthe upper right cor

30ENEnjoying Surround SoundGENRE : VIRTUAL 3D (continued)GENRE : A.F.D.Automatically detects the type of audio signal beinginput (Dolby Digital, DTS,

31ENEnjoying Surround SoundUnderstanding the Multi-Channel Surround Displays1 OPTICALLights up when the source signal is a digital signalbeing input t

32ENEnjoying Surround Sound1/02/0*3/02/13/12/23/22/0** DOLBY DIGITAL [1/0]dts [1/0]DOLBY PRO LOGICSTEREO PCM**DIGITALaCDTSCDOLBY DIGITAL [2/0]dts [2/

33ENEnjoying Surround SoundCustomizing Sound FieldsBy adjusting the surround parameters and theequalization of the front and center speakers, you canc

34ENEnjoying Surround SoundCENTER LEVEL (CENTER)Initial setting : 0 dBLets you adjust the level of the center speaker.• The level can be adjusted in 1

35ENEnjoying Surround SoundFront speaker bass adjustment (Level/Frequency)1 Use / to select the level (dB) or frequency (Hz).2 Use / to adjust.Repea

36ENEnjoying Surround SoundCustomizing Sound FieldsAdjustable parameters for each sound fieldSound EFFECT WALL REVERB LFE D.RANGE REAR REAR CENTER WOO

37ENReceiving BroadcastsPRESET TUNING +/TUNING +/FM/AMFM MODEMEMORYDIRECT TUNINGSHIFTTUNERVIDEO 1DIRECTTUNINGVIDEO 2 VIDEO 3 DVDPHONESSPEAKERSSET UPSU

38ENReceiving BroadcastsBrief descriptions of buttons used toreceive broadcastsPRESET TUNING +/– buttons: Press to scan all presetradio stations.DIRE

39ENReceiving BroadcastsAutomatic TuningFor details on the buttons used in this section, see “Briefdescriptions of buttons used to receive broadcasts”

4ENHooking UptheComponentsThis chapter describes how to connectvarious audio and video componentsto the receiver. Be sure to read thesections for the

40ENReceiving BroadcastsTuning to preset stationsYou can tune the preset stations either of the followingtwo ways.Scanning the preset stations1 Press

41ENOther OperationsSET UPTUNERCURSOR MODESLEEPEQON/OFFINPUTMODEVIDEO 1DIRECTTUNINGBASSBOOSTSOUND FIELDGENRE MODEVIDEO 2 VIDEO 3 DVDMUTINGVIDEO 3 INPU

42ENOther OperationsEQON/OFFINPUTMODEVIDEO 1DIRECTTUNINGBASSBOOSTSOUND FIELDGENRE MODEVIDEO 2 VIDEO 3 DVDMUTINGVIDEO 3 INPUTBALANCELR501397462810•••••

43ENOther OperationsRecording on a video tapeYou can record from a VCR, a TV, or an LD player usingthe receiver. You can also add audio from a variet

44ENOther OperationsThe SET UP button allows you to make followingadjustments.Adjusting the brightness of the display1 Press SET UP repeatedly until “

45ENAdditional InformationTroubleshootingIf you experience any of the following difficulties whileusing the receiver, use this troubleshooting guide t

46ENAdditional InformationNo sound or only a very low-level sound is heardfrom the rear speakers./ Make sure the sound field function is on (pressSOUN

47ENAdditional InformationSpecificationsAmplifier sectionPOWER OUTPUTStereo mode (DIN 1 kHz, 8 ohms)STR-DE925:110 W + 110 WSTR-DE825:100 W + 100 WSurr

48ENAdditional InformationFM tuner sectionTuning range 87.5 - 108.0 MHzAntenna terminals75 ohms, unbalancedSensitivity Mono: 18.3 dBf,2.2 µV/75 ohmsS

49ENAdditional InformationGlossarySurround soundSound that consists of three elements:direct sound, early reflected sound(early reflections) and rever

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50ENAdditional InformationPress CURSOR MODE repeatedlyto light upPress or to select Then or to select See pageSURROUND indicatorEFFECT LEVEL d

51ENAdditional InformationPress SET UP repeatedly todisplayPress or to select Then or to select See pageSPEAKER SETUPFRONT SPEAKER LARGE or SM

52ENAdditional InformationIndexAAC-3. See Dolby Digital (AC-3)Adjustingbrightness of the display 44equalizer 34speaker volumes 18surround param

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8ENHooking Up the ComponentsIN OUTIN OUTWIRELESSREARSPEAKER4 Ω 8 Ω+++––+––ARRLLBABSPEAKERSFRONTREAR CENTERWOOFERAUDIOOUTVIDEOOUTOUTVIDEOINVIDEOOUTVIDE

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