Sony STR-DE975 User Manual

4-234-334-12(2)FM StereoFM-AM ReceiverOperating Instructions 2001 Sony CorporationSTR-DE975STR-DE875

10Hooking Up the ComponentsWhite (L) White (L)Red (R) Red (R)Required cordsOptical digital cords (not supplied)Audio cords (not supplied)When connecti

11Hooking Up the ComponentsDIGITALMD/DAT OUTMD/DAT INTV/SAT INDVD/LD INOPTICALCOAXIALDVD/LDINAUDIO IN AUDIO IN AUDIO OUT AUDIO OUTAUDIO OUTAUDIO IN AU

12Hooking Up the ComponentsOther HookupsWhite (L) White (L)Red (R) Red (R)Required cordsAudio cords (not supplied)When connecting a cord, be sure to m

13Hooking Up the ComponentsAUDIOOUTOUT INS-LINKVIDEOININS-LINKVIDEOOUTAUDIOOUTOUTPUTINS-LINKVIDEOOUTAUDIOOUTOUTPUTAUDIO IN AUDIO IN AUDIO OUT AUDIO IN

14Hooking Up the ComponentsDigital Component HookupsConnecting the AC power cordBefore connecting the AC power cord of this receiver to awall outlet:•

15Hooking Up and Setting Up the Speaker System? / 1DISPLAYDIMMERON SCREENMEMORY SHIFT FM MODE FM AMPRESETTUNINGTUNING–+–+MULTI CHANNEL DECODINGA.F.D.S

16Hooking Up and Setting Up the Speaker SystemSIGNAL GNDDIGITALMD/DAT OUTMD/DAT INTV/SAT INDVD/LD INOPTICALCOAXIALDVD/LDINAUDIO IN AUDIO IN AUDIO OUT

17Hooking Up and Setting Up the Speaker SystemSpeaker impedanceSet the IMPEDANCE SELECTOR for the front speakers asindicated in the table below. Check

18Hooking Up and Setting Up the Speaker SystemPerforming Initial Setup OperationsPerforming initial setup operationsBefore using your receiver for the

19Hooking Up and Setting Up the Speaker System45°90°20°A ABCCD45°90°20°A ABCCDMulti Channel Surround SetupFor the best possible surround sound all spe

2WARNINGTo prevent fire or shockhazard, do not expose theunit to rain or moisture.This symbol is intended to alert the user tothe presence of uninsula

20Hooking Up and Setting Up the Speaker SystemMulti Channel Surround Setupx Surround back speaker size (SURR BACK)**Initial setting : NOThis paramete

21Hooking Up and Setting Up the Speaker SystemzAbout speaker distancesThis receiver allows you to input the speaker position in terms ofdistance. Howe

22Hooking Up and Setting Up the Speaker SystemMulti Channel Surround Setupx Surround speaker position (SURR POSI.)*Initial setting : SIDEThis paramete

23Hooking Up and Setting Up the Speaker System3 To change the test tone mode, press the cursorbuttons ( or ) to select the mode you want.Mode The tes

24Hooking Up and Setting Up the Speaker SystemThere’s no sound from a specific component., Check that the component is connected correctly tothe audio

25Location of Parts and Basic OperationsLocation ofParts and BasicOperationsThis chapter provides informationabout the locations and functions ofthe b

26Location of Parts and Basic OperationsFront Panel Parts Description? / 1DISPLAYDIMMERON SCREENMEMORY SHIFT FM MODE FM AMPRESETTUNINGTUNING–+–+MULTI

27Location of Parts and Basic OperationsPress MODE to display And rotate FUNCTION to selectV:XXX Any video source to enjoy withthe audio from the sele

28Location of Parts and Basic OperationsFront Panel Parts Description? / 1DISPLAYDIMMERON SCREENMEMORY SHIFT FM MODE FM AMPRESETTUNINGTUNING–+–+MULTI

29Location of Parts and Basic Operationsqj SET UP buttonPress to activate the setup mode, then use the cursorbuttons (wa) to select any of the followi

3About This ManualThe instructions in this manual are for the STR-DE975,and STR-DE875. Check your model number by looking atthe lower right corner of

30EnjoyingSurroundSoundThis chapter describes how to set upthe receiver to enjoy surround sound.You can enjoy multi channel surroundwhen playing back

31Enjoying Surround SoundSelecting a Sound FieldYou can enjoy surround sound simply by selecting one ofthe pre-programmed sound fields according to th

32Enjoying Surround SoundSelecting a Sound FieldSound field informationx NORMAL SURROUNDSoftware with multi channel surround audio signals isplayed ba

33Enjoying Surround Soundx JAZZ CLUBReproduces the acoustics of a jazz club.x DISCO/CLUBReproduces the acoustics of a discotheque/dance club.x LIVE HO

34Enjoying Surround SoundPRO LOGICEQD.RANGEOPTCOAXMULTI CH INSP.OFFSLEEPSTEREO MONOSLLCSSBSRRL.F.E.DTS MPEGa1 2 3 5 7 84 6MEMORY9DIGITALaSWUnderstandi

35Enjoying Surround Soundq; Tuner indicatorsThese indicators light up when using the receiver totune in radio stations, etc. See pages 44 – 47 for tun

36Enjoying Surround SoundCustomizing Sound FieldsBy adjusting the surround parameters and the equalizerof the front, center, surround and surround bac

37Enjoying Surround SoundAdjusting the level parametersThe LEVEL menu contains parameters that let you adjustthe balance and speaker volumes of each s

38Enjoying Surround SoundCustomizing Sound FieldsAdjusting the equalizerThe EQ menu lets you adjust the equalization of the front,center, surround, an

39Enjoying Surround SoundAdjustable parameters for each sound fieldThe adjusted SURR and EQ parameters are stored in each sound field. The adjusted LE

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

40Enjoying Surround SoundCustomizing Sound Fields1)These parameters may not operate depending on the source or adjustments. For details, see each item

41Enjoying Surround SoundAdjustable parameters for each sound field (continued)<EQ >< FRONT >BASS BASS MID MID TREBLE TREBLEGAIN FREQ GAIN

42Enjoying Surround SoundAdjustable parameters for each sound field (continued)<EQ >< CENTER >BASS BASS MID MID TREBLE TREBLEGAIN FREQ GAI

43Enjoying Surround SoundAdjustable parameters for each sound field (continued)<EQ >< SURROUND/SURROUND BACK >BASS BASS TREBLE TREBLEGAIN

44You can tune in stations on this receiver in the followingways:Direct TuningYou can enter a frequency of the station you want directlyby using the n

45Receiving BroadcastsBrief descriptions of buttons used toreceive broadcastsPRESET TUNING +/–: Press to scan all preset radiostations.TUNING +/–: P

46Receiving Broadcastsbb351b0Direct TuningFor details on the buttons used in this section, see “Briefdescriptions of buttons used to receive broadcast

47Receiving BroadcastsnA1˜A2˜...˜A0˜B1˜B2˜...˜B0NnC0˜...C2˜C1NPreset TuningFor details on the buttons used in this section, see “Briefdescriptions of

48? / 1DISPLAYDIMMERON SCREENMEMORY SHIFT FM MODE FM AMPRESETTUNINGTUNING–+–+MULTI CHANNEL DECODINGA.F.D.SOUND FIELDMULTI /2CH A. DIRECTDIGITAL CONCER

49Other OperationsPlayback component(program source)cççcRecording component(tape deck, MD deck,VCR)? / 1DISPLAYDIMMERON SCREENMEMORY SHIFT FM MODE FM

5Hooking Up the ComponentsSIGNAL GNDDIGITALMD/DAT OUTMD/DAT INTV/SAT INDVD/LD INOPTICALCOAXIALDVD/LDINAUDIO IN AUDIO IN AUDIO OUT AUDIO OUTAUDIO OUTAU

50Other OperationsYou can set the receiver to turn off automatically at aspecified time.Press SLEEP on the remote while the power is on.Each time you

51Other OperationsSound Field LinkWhen set to “ON”, the sound field that was last applied toa program source is automatically applied whenever it isse

52Other OperationsSelecting the command mode of theremoteLets you select the command mode of the remote. Changethe command mode when you use 2 Sony re

53Other OperationsConnectionsConnect monaural (2P) mini-plug cords in series to theCONTROL A1 jacks on the back of each component. Youcan connect up t

54Other OperationsBasic FunctionsThe CONTROL A1 functions will operate as long as thecomponent you want to operate is turned on, even if all ofthe ot

55Additional InformationTroubleshootingIf you experience any of the following difficulties whileusing the receiver, use this troubleshooting guide to

56Additional InformationNo sound or only a very low-level sound is heardfrom the surround speakers., Make sure the sound field function is on (pressSO

57Additional InformationSpecificationsAUDIO POWERSPECIFICATIONSPOWER OUTPUT ANDTOTAL HARMONICDISTORTION:With 8 ohm loads, bothchannels driven, from 20

58Additional InformationHarmonic distortion0.5 % (50 mV/m,400 Hz)Selectivity At 9 kHz: 35 dBAt 10 kHz: 40 dBc) You can change the AM tuning interval t

59Additional InformationGlossarySurround soundSound that consists of three elements:direct sound, early reflected sound(early reflections) and reverbe

6Hooking Up the ComponentsWhite (L) White (L) Red (R) Red (R)Required cordsAudio cords (not supplied)When connecting a cord, be sure to match the co

60Additional InformationTable of settings using SURR, LEVEL, EQ, and SET UPbuttonsPress Press or to select Turn jog dial to select PageSURR PRO LO

61Additional InformationPress Press or to select Turn jog dial to select PageEQ FRONT BASS GAIN –10 dB to +10 dB (1 dB steps) 38FRONT BASS FREQUEN

62Additional InformationPress Press or to select Turn jog dial to select PageSET UP button FRONT LARGE, SMALL 19CENTER LARGE, SMALL, NOSURROUND LA

63Additional InformationYou can use the remote to operate the components in your system. The tables below show the settings of each buttoncommon to bo

64Additional InformationRemote Button DescriptionRemote Button Operations FunctionMULTI /2CH Receiver Selects MULTI CH IN andA. DIRECT 2CH ANALOG DIRE

65Additional InformationRM-PP505L onlyRemote Button Operations FunctionTAPE Receiver To listen to audio tape.MD/DAT Receiver To listen to Minidisc orD

66Additional InformationRemote Button DescriptionProgramming the remoteYou can program the remote to control non-Sonycomponents by changing the code.

67Additional InformationTo control an LD playerMaker Code(s)SONY 601, 602, 603PIONEER 606To control a video CD playerMaker Code(s)SONY 605To control a

68Additional InformationRemote Button Description>101472583690MONITOR2ND ROOMVIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 VIDEO 3 DVD/LD TV/SATTAPETV/VIDEOMACRO 1CLEAR– SUB CH

69Additional Information5-15 cmSetting remote control codes that are not storedin the remoteWhen a remote control code is not one of the presetsstored

7Hooking Up the ComponentsSIGNAL GNDDIGITALMD/TAPE OUTMD/TAPE INTV/SAT INDVD/LD INOPTICALCOAXIALDVD/LDINAUDIO IN AUDIO IN AUDIO OUT AUDIO OUTAUDIO OUT

70Additional InformationPerforming several commands insequence automatically (Macro Play)The Macro Play function lets you link several IR codes ina se

71Additional InformationIndexAAdjustingbrightness of the display 25speaker volumes 23surround parameters 36Automatic tuning 4BBasic receiver o

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8Hooking Up the ComponentsSIGNAL GNDDIGITALMD/DAT OUTMD/DAT INTV/SAT INDVD/LD INOPTICALCOAXIALDVD/LDINAUDIO IN AUDIO IN AUDIO OUT AUDIO OUTAUDIO OUTAU

9Hooking Up the ComponentsSIGNAL GNDDIGITALMD/DAT OUTMD/DAT INTV/SAT INDVD/LD INOPTICALCOAXIALDVD/LDINAUDIO IN AUDIO IN AUDIO OUT AUDIO OUTAUDIO OUTAU