Sony STR-DE185 User Manual

FM StereoFM-AM ReceiverOperating Instructions4-238-304-11(2)STR-DE185Owner’s RecordThe model and serial numbers are located on the rear panel. Record

10GBTo avoid short-circuiting thespeakersShort-circuiting of the speakers may damagethe receiver. To prevent this, make sure to takethe following prec

Hooking Up the Components11GBAC OUTLETAC OUTLET*Other hookups* The configuration and shape of AC outlets varyaccording to the model and country to whi

12GBBasic OperationsSelecting the componentPress a function button to select the componentyou want to use.To select PressVCR VIDEO 1 or VIDEO 2MD or T

Basic Operation/Receiving Broadcasts13GBReceiving BroadcastsBefore receiving broadcasts, make sure youhave connected FM and AM antennas to thereceiver

14GB5 If you’ve tuned in an AM station, adjustthe direction of the AM loop antenna foroptimum reception.6 Repeat steps 2 to 5 to receive anotherstatio

Receiving Broadcasts15GBPresetting radio stations1 Press TUNER.The last received station is tuned in.2 Tune in the station that you want topreset usin

16GBUsing the Radio DataSystem (RDS)(Models of area code CEL, CEK only)This receiver also allows you to use RDS(Radio Data System), which enables radi

Receiving Broadcasts17GBDescription of program typesProgram type DescriptionindicationNEWSAFFAIRSINFOSPORTEDUCATEDRAMACULTURESCIENCEVARIEDPOP MROCK ME

18GBOther OperationsNaming preset stationsand program sourcesYou can enter a name (index name) of up to 8characters for preset stations and programsou

Other Operations19GBRecording on a video tapeYou can record from a VCR, a TV, or an LDplayer using the receiver. You can also addaudio from a variety

2GBWARNINGTo prevent fire or shock hazard, do notexpose the unit to rain or moisture.To prevent fire, do not cover the ventilation of theapparatus wit

20GBAdditional InformationPrecautionsOn safetyShould any solid object or liquid fall into the cabinet,unplug the receiver and have it checked by quali

Additional Information21GBThere is no sound from one of the frontspeakers.Connect a pair of headphones to the PHONES jackto verify that sound is outpu

22GBThe remote does not function.• Point the remote at the remote sensor g on thereceiver.• Remove any obstacles in the path between theremote and the

Additional Information23GBFM tuner sectionTuning range 87.5 - 108.0 MHzAntenna terminals 75 ohms, unbalancedIntermediate frequency10.7 MHzSensitivityM

24GBRemote button descriptionYou can use the remote RM-U185 to operatethe components in your system.Pp(0)=+>100789456123ENTERCDVIDEO 2MD/TAPEVIDEO

Additional Information25GBcontinuedRemote Operations FunctionButtonMASTER Receiver Adjusts the masterVOL +/– volumn of the receiver.AV ?/1 TV/VCR/ Tur

26GBRemote button description(continued)Remote Operations FunctionButtonX VCR/CD Pauses play or record.player/ (Also starts recordingVCD player/ with

Additional Information27GBTo reset a button to its factorysettingRepeat the above procedure.To reset all the function buttons totheir factory settingP

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3GBTable of Contents* Models of area code CEL, CEK only.List of Button Locations andReference PagesMain unit ...

4GBArea codeAbout This ManualThe instructions in this manual are for modelSTR-DE185. Check your model number by looking atthe lower right corner of th

List of Button Locations and Reference Pages5GBList of Button Locations and Reference PagesMain unitHow to use this pageUse this page to find the loca

6GBRequired cordsA Audio cord (not supplied)White (L) White (L)Red (R) Red (R)B Speaker cords (not supplied)(+) (+)(–)(–)Before you get started• Turn

Hooking Up the Components7GBAntenna hookupsFM wire antenna*(supplied)AM loop antenna(supplied)Notes on antenna hookups• To prevent noise pickup, keep

8GBAINOUTLRççAALINELROUTPUTTALINELLRRLINEINPUTOUTPUTOTAAINOUTççLINEROUTPUTTAUDIO INOUTININLRLRABIMPEDANCE USE 8-16ΩByAMFM75ΩCOAXIALCDMD/TAPEVIDEO 1DES

Hooking Up the Components9GBSpeaker system hookupsTips• Twist the stripped ends of the cords about 15 mm(2/3 inch). Be sure to match the speaker cord