Sony STR- D915 User Manual

3-758-526-21(4)FM Stereo FM-AM ReceiverOperating InstructionsSTR-D915SÌR-D715e 1994 by Sony Corporation

Listening toAAAatching a Program SourceLabeling the Program SourceYou can create and input a name for each function button as you like (except TUNER).

Receiving BroadcastsTuning in a Station Directly (Direct Tuning)Press TUNER.Press FM/AM to select FM or AM.Press DIRECT.4 Press the appropriate num

Receiving BroadcastsAutomatic Tuningyou do not know the frequency of the station, use utomatic tuning.POWER-»ON [2 LEVEL4 3Select SPEAKERS A and/or BP

Tuning in a Preset Station (Preset Tuning)Method B: Scan tuningThere are two ways to perform the preset tuning.In method A (the direct tuning), select

Receiving BroadcastsLabeling the Preset Stations (Station Index)You can divide preset stations under index names you create (up to 5 characters). If y

Selecting a Station among the Preset Stations in the Index (Index Tuning)Select SPEAKERS A and/or BPress TUNER.Press DISPLAY to set to the INDEX

I Qiapter 2 Basic OperationsRemote ControlsUsing the RemoteThe remote lets you operate the connected components as well as the receiver. Press one of

For CD playerToPressDesignate numbers Numeric buttonsDesignate number more than 10>10Skip discsD.SKIPSearch selections 'Skip selectionsPause p

I Chapter 3 Advanced OperationsRecording an Audio Source Editing a Video SourceRecording on a TapeYou can record and make copies of audio program sour

Adding New Sound on a Video Tape during Video EditingYou can record audio from various audio program sources while recording video, LD or TV pro^ams o

WarningWARNINGTo prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture.iCAUTIONRISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN] ZlACAUTIO

Obtaining the Surround SoundThis section describes about selecting the speaker configuration and then adjusting the speaker volume and the delay time

Adjusting the Speaker VolumeTo enjoy surround sound to the maxiilrium on playing any program source, adjust the front, rear; and center (if connected

Obtaining the Surround SoundAdjusting the Delay Time of the Rear Speakers— for DOLBY SUR (Dolby surround) modeThe delay time is a time between t

Sound Field SettingsAvailable Type of Effects6 recommended sound ñeld program^ (combination of the settings of the surround and tone control.) have be

Sound Field Settings (Continued)Adjusting the Sound Field ProgramsAdjusting the tone control4 12 31 Press SOUND FIELD ON/OFF to ON.The last selected s

Calling up the Sound Field Setting12IPaUo ^(ID- I I ;o №. ill C©I Press SOUND FIELD ON/OFF to ON.The last selected sound field indicator lights.2 Pres

s|#wt •» wMt««Troubleshooting GuideBefore proceeding through the check list below, examine the connections and the procedures outlined in the manual.S

ProblemCauseSolutionThere is an abrupt loss of sound from 1 one or both of the speakers/ and the PROTECTOR indicator flickers on the display.A short-c

Specifications(For U.S.A. and Canadian models)Audio Power SpecificationsPOWER OUTPUT AND TOTAL HARMONIC DISTORTIONWith 8-ohm load, both channels drive

FM tuner sectionTuning range Antenna terminals Sensitivity (at 50 dB):Usable sensitivity S/NHarmonic distortion at 1 kHzSeparation Frequency response

Table of ContentsIntroductionOverview...j...4Precautions...

Specifications(For Australian model)Amplifier sectionContinuous RMS power output (8 ohms, at 20 Hz - 20 kHz less than 0.7 % total harmonic distortion)

Identifying the Parts and ControlsFront Panel[H POWER switch[H FM MODE button (See page 11.)[3] FM/AM button (See pages 11,12.)Q] Remote sensor \5\ ST

Identifying the Parts and ControlsRemote Commander (Except for The STR- D915 for Canadian Model)01-01-03-01-F»1OB-f=nlliL-JCDCD CDCZI □-m42-m-m-U

Quick ReferenceWhen operate the unit consulting thisiQuick Reference, make sure that the unit and the various audio/video equipment are properly conne

Quick ReferenceLabeling the preset stationsINDEXr<H>Tune in aTUNER15Selecting a station among the preset stations in the index£<®TUNERDISPLAY

Adjusting the TONE controlsSelect thedesiredSOUNDFIELDprogram.TONE- n-DFCMODE15Select BASS or TREBLE.LEVELSURAdjusting the surround settingSelect thed

OverviewPrecautionsThe STR-D915/D715 is an FM Stereo/FM-AM receiver and audio/video control center.You can enjoy various audio/video program sources w

UnpackingDo not throw away the carton and packing material!It will be an ideal container when transporting the system for repair work, etc.Checking th

Hooking Up the SystemNotes on ConnectionsAt first, this section describes about the connection with the other equipments, the antenna connection, spea

Connecting an FM AntennaConnecting the Antenna GroundThough the wire antenna is supplied with this unit, the higher quality sound will be obtained wit

Hooking Up the SystemConnecting Speaker SystemsYou can connect front, rear and center speakers to this unit.Approx.15 mm C/,finches)' Twist.^^£ro

uiapwi Æ. DaMC w|M$rciuwnListening toAA/atching a Program SourceSelecting a Program SourceSelecting the Speaker SystemCD playerTape deckDAT/MD recorde