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Sony STR-DE898 Operating Instructions Manual

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Operating Instructions

Owner's Record
The model and serial numbers are located on the rear of the unit. Record the serial
number in the space provided below. Refer to them whenever you call upon your
Sony dealer regarding this product.
Model No.
Serial No.
STR-DE898
©2005 Sony Corporation

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  • Page 1: Operating Instructions

    Owner’s Record The model and serial numbers are located on the rear of the unit. Record the serial number in the space provided below. Refer to them whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product. Model No. Serial No.
  • Page 2 BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY INSERT. For customers in the United States and Canada ® is a U.S. registered NERGY mark. As an E NERGY Sony Corporation has determined that this product meets the E guidelines for energy efficiency. ® partner, ® NERGY...

  • Page 3: About This Manual

    About This Manual • The instructions in this manual is for model STR-DE898. Check your model number by looking at the lower right corner of the front panel. • The instructions in this manual describe the controls on the receiver. You can use the controls on the supplied remote if they have the same or similar names as those on the receiver.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Getting Started 1: Check how to hookup your components... 5 1a: Connecting components with digital audio output jacks ... 7 1b: Connecting components with multi channel output jacks... 10 1c: Connecting components with only analog audio jacks ... 12 2: Connecting the antennas ...

  • Page 5: 1: Check How To Hookup Your Components

    Getting Started 1: Check how to hookup your components Steps 1a through 1c beginning on page 7 describe how to hook up your components to this receiver. Before you begin, refer to “Connectable components” below for the pages which describe how to connect each component.

  • Page 6: Required Cords

    Required cords The hookup diagrams on the subsequent pages assume the use of the following optional connection cords (A to H) (not supplied). A Audio cord White (L) Red (R) B Audio/video cord Yellow (video) White (L/audio) Red (R/audio) C Video cord Yellow D S-video cord E Optical digital cord...

  • Page 7: 1A: Connecting Components With Digital Audio Output Jacks

    1a: Connecting components with digital audio output jacks Hooking up a DVD player, TV monitor or satellite tuner For details on the required cords (A 1 Connect the audio jacks. OUTPUT DIGITAL COAXIAL DIGITAL OPTICAL TV/SAT TAPE TAPE SA-CD/ SIGNAL GND SA-CD/ COAXIAL ASSIGNABLE...
  • Page 8 2 Connect the video jacks. The following illustration shows how to connect a TV or satellite tuner and a DVD player with COMPONENT VIDEO (Y, video input jacks allows you to enjoy higher quality video. DIGITAL OPTICAL TV/SAT TAPE TAPE SA-CD/ SA-CD/ COAXIAL...
  • Page 9 Hooking up an MD/Tape deck or a Super Audio CD/CD player For details on the required cords (A MD/Tape deck DIGITAL OPTICAL DIGITAL OPTICAL TV/SAT TAPE TAPE SA-CD/ SA-CD/ COAXIAL ASSIGNABLE (INPUT ONLY) DIGITAL OUTPUT DIGITAL OPTICAL COAXIAL Super Audio CD/ CD player * Connect to either the SA-CD/CD COAXIAL IN or the SA-CD/CD OPTICAL IN jack.

  • Page 10: 1B: Connecting Components With Multi Channel Output Jacks

    1b: Connecting components with multi channel output jacks 1 Connect the audio jacks. If your DVD or Super Audio CD player is equipped with multi channel output jacks, you can connect it to this receiver’s MULTI CH IN jacks to enjoy the multi channel sound. Alternatively, the multi channel input jacks can be used to connect an external multi channel decoder.
  • Page 11 2 Connect the video jacks. The following illustration shows how to connect a DVD player with COMPONENT VIDEO (Y, /B-Y, P /R-Y) output jacks. Connecting a TV with component video input jacks allows you to enjoy higher quality video. OUTPUT OUTPUT VIDEO S VIDEO...

  • Page 12: 1C: Connecting Components With Only Analog Audio Jacks

    1c: Connecting components with only analog audio jacks Hooking up audio components For details on the required cords (A DIGITAL OPTICAL TV/SAT TAPE TAPE SA-CD/ SA-CD/ COAXIAL ASSIGNABLE (INPUT ONLY) Super Audio CD/ CD player Note If your turntable has a ground wire, connect it to the U SIGNAL GND terminal. H), see page 6.
  • Page 13 Hooking up video components If you connect your TV to the MONITOR jacks, you can watch the video from the selected input (page 23). For details on the required cords (A DIGITAL OPTICAL TV/SAT TAPE TAPE SA-CD/ To the VIDEO 3 SA-CD/ IN/PORTABLE COAXIAL...

  • Page 14: 2: Connecting The Antennas

    2: Connecting the antennas Connect the supplied AM loop antenna and FM wire antenna. The shape of the connector varies depending on the area code. Notes • To prevent noise pickup, keep the AM loop antenna away from the receiver and other components. •...

  • Page 15: 3: Connecting Speakers

    3: Connecting speakers Connect your speakers to the receiver. This receiver allows you to use a 7.1 channel speaker system. To fully enjoy theater-like multi channel surround sound requires five speakers (two front speakers, a center speaker, and two surround speakers) and a sub woofer (5.1 channel). You can enjoy high fidelity reproduction of DVD software recorded in the Surround EX format if you connect one additional surround back speaker (6.1 channel) or two surround back speakers (7.1 channel) (see “Selecting the surround back decoding mode”...
  • Page 16 Required cords A Speaker cords (not supplied) (–) Surround speaker (Right) S-VIDEO VIDEO OUT MONITOR WOOFER PRE OUT INPUT AUDIO Sub woofer * If you have an additional front speaker system, connect them to the SPEAKERS FRONT B terminals. You can select the front speakers you want to use with SPEAKERS (OFF/A/B/A+B) button.

  • Page 17: 4: Connecting The Ac Power Cord

    4: Connecting the AC power cord Setting the voltage selector If your receiver has a voltage selector on the rear panel, check that the voltage selector is set to the local power supply voltage. If not, use a screwdriver to set the selector to the correct position before connecting the AC power cord to a wall outlet.

  • Page 18: 5: Setting Up The Speakers

    5: Setting up the speakers You can use the SPEAKER SET UP menu to set the size, distance and location of the speakers connected to this receiver. Press ?/1 to turn on the receiver. Press MAIN MENU repeatedly to select “...
  • Page 19 x CTR SP XXXXX (Center speaker size) • LARGE If you connect a large speaker that will effectively reproduce bass frequencies, select “LARGE”. Normally, select “LARGE”. However, if the front speakers are set to “SMALL”, you cannot set the center speaker to “LARGE”.
  • Page 20 x FRONT DIST. X.X m* (Front speaker distance) Initial setting: 3.0 m (10 ft.) Lets you set the distance from your listening position to the front speakers (A). You can adjust from 1.0 meter to 7.0 meters (3 to 23 feet) in 0.1 meter (1 foot) steps.
  • Page 21 x PL. XXXX/XXXX (Surround speaker position)** Lets you specify the location of your surround speakers for proper implementation of the surround effects in the Cinema Studio EX modes (page 31). 120˚ 100˚ • SIDE/LOW Select if the location of your surround speakers corresponds to section A and C.

  • Page 22: 6: Adjusting The Speaker Levels And Balance

    6: Adjusting the speaker levels and balance — TEST TONE Adjust the speaker levels and balance while listening to the test tone from your listening position. Use the remote for the operation. The receiver employs a test tone with a frequency centered at 800 Hz.

  • Page 23: Amplifier Operation

    Amplifier Operation Selecting the component Turn INPUT SELECTOR to select the input. To select the Display/light up VIDEO 1 or VIDEO 2 Camcorder or video game VIDEO 3 DVD player Satellite tuner TV/SAT MD or tape deck MD/TAPE Super Audio CD or CD SA-CD/CD player Built-in tuner (FM/AM)

  • Page 24: Listening To Multi Channel Sound

    Listening to multi channel sound — MULTI CH IN You can select the audio directly from the components connected to the MULTI CH IN jacks. This enables you to enjoy high quality analog inputs like DVD or Super Audio CD. When the MULTI CH IN function is selected, the equalizer and sound field cannot be used.

  • Page 25: Presetting Radio Stations

    Direct tuning You can enter the frequency of the station you want directly. Use the remote for the operation. Press TUNER repeatedly to select the FM or AM band. The last received station is tuned in. You can also use INPUT SELECTOR on the receiver.

  • Page 26: Changing The Display

    Tuning to preset stations Turn INPUT SELECTOR to select the FM or AM band. The last received station is tuned in. Press PRESET TUNING + or PRESET TUNING – repeatedly to select the preset station you want. Each time you press the button, you can select the preset station as follows: tA1yA2y...yA0yB1yB2y...yB0T tC0y...yC2yC1T...

  • Page 27: About The Indications In The Display

    About the indications in the display SP.A SP.B MULTI CH IN SW LFE SLEEP A.DIRECT SL S SR SBL SB A SW: Lights up when sub woofer selection is set to “YES” (page 18) and the audio signal is output from the SUB WOOFER jacks. B LFE: Lights up when the disc being played back contains the LFE (Low Frequency Effect) channel and the LFE channel signal is...
  • Page 28 lights up when the receiver applies Pro Logic processing to 2 channel signals in order to output the center and surround channel signals. “; PRO LOGIC II” lights up when the Pro Logic II Movie/Music/Game decoder is activated. “; PRO LOGIC IIx” lights up when the Pro Logic IIx Movie/Music/Game decoder is activated.

  • Page 29: Enjoying Surround Sound

    Enjoying Surround Sound Using only the front speakers In this mode, the receiver outputs the sound from the front left/right speakers only. There is no sound from the sub woofer. Listening to 2 channel stereo sources (2CH STEREO) Standard 2 channel stereo sources completely bypass the sound field processing and multi channel surround formats are downmixed to 2 channel.

  • Page 30: Enjoying Higher Fidelity Sound

    Enjoying higher fidelity sound — AUTO FORMAT DIRECT The Auto Format Direct (A.F.D.) mode allows you to select the decoding mode you want for your audio sound. A.F.D. mode Decoding mode (Display) A.F.D. AUTO As encoded (A.F.D. AUTO) PRO LOGIC Dolby Pro Logic (PRO LOGIC) PRO LOGIC II MOVIE...

  • Page 31: Selecting A Sound Field

    Sound fields with marks use DCS technology. DCS is the concept name of the surround technology for home theater developed by Sony. DCS uses the DSP (Digital Signal Processor) technology to reproduce the sound characteristics of an actual cinema cutting studio in Hollywood.
  • Page 32 CINEMA ST. EX B (CINEMA STUDIO EX B) Reproduces the sound characteristics of the Sony Pictures Entertainment “Kim Novak Theater” cinema production studio. This mode is ideal for watching science-fiction or action movies with lots of sound effects. x CINEMA ST. EX C...

  • Page 33: Selecting The Surround Back Decoding Mode

    To turn off the surround effect Press 2CH to select “2CH STEREO” or press A.F.D. repeatedly to select “A.F.D. AUTO”. Tips • The receiver lets you apply the last selected sound field to an input whenever it is selected (Sound Field Link).
  • Page 34 How to select the surround back decoding mode You can select the surround back mode you want according to the input stream. When you select “AUTO” When the input stream contains the 6.1 channel decode flag decode the surround back signal. Input stream Dolby Digital 5.1 Dolby Digital EX...

  • Page 35: Advanced Adjustments And Settings

    Advanced Adjustments and Settings Reassigning the digital audio input — DIGITAL ASSIGN You can reassign a digital audio input to another input. This function is convenient in the following example. When you have two DVD players and no digital audio input jack is available for the second DVD player.

  • Page 36: Reassigning The Component Video Input

    Reassigning the component video input — COMPONENT VIDEO INPUT ASSIGN You can reassign a component video input to another visual input. Press MAIN MENU repeatedly to select “ CUSTOMIZE ”. Press repeatedly to select “COMPO V. ASSIGN”. Press ENTER. Press repeatedly to select the component video input you want to reassign.

  • Page 37: Customizing Sound Fields

    Customizing sound fields By adjusting the LEVEL menu, you can customize the sound fields to suit your particular listening situation. Note on the displayed items The setup items you can adjust in each menu vary depending on the sound field. Certain setup parameters may be dimmed in the display.

  • Page 38: Adjusting The Equalizer

    x EFFECT XXX (Effect level) Initial setting: STD Lets you adjust the “presence” of the surround effect in 3 levels – MIN (minimum effect), STD (standard effect) and MAX (maximum effect). Note This parameter is valid only when you use a sound field selected with the MOVIE or MUSIC buttons.

  • Page 39: Advanced Settings

    Advanced settings Using the CUSTOMIZE menu to adjust the receiver You can adjust various receiver settings using the CUSTOMIZE menu. Press MAIN MENU repeatedly to select “ CUSTOMIZE ”. Press repeatedly to select the parameter you want to adjust. For details, see “CUSTOMIZE menu parameters”...
  • Page 40 x DUAL MONO XXXX (Digital broadcast language selection) Lets you select the language you want to listen to during digital broadcast. This feature only functions for Dolby Digital sources. • M/S (Main/Sub) Sound of the main language will be output through the front left speaker and sound of the sub language will be output through the front right speaker simultaneously.

  • Page 41: Other Operations

    Other Operations Naming preset stations and inputs You can enter a name of up to 8 characters for preset stations and inputs selected with INPUT SELECTOR, and display it in the receiver’s display. To index a preset station Turn INPUT SELECTOR to select the FM or AM band, then tune in the preset station you want to create an index name for (page 26).

  • Page 42: Selecting The Speaker System

    Selecting the speaker system You can select the front speaker system you want to use. Press SPEAKERS (OFF/A/B/A+B) repeatedly to select the front speaker system you want to use. The selected speaker system appears in the display. To turn off the speaker output, press SPEAKERS (OFF/A/B/A+B) repeatedly until “SP.A”...

  • Page 43: Listening To The Sound In Another Zone

    Recording on a video tape You can record from a VCR, a TV or a DVD player using the receiver. You can also add audio from a variety of audio sources when editing a video tape. See the operating instructions of your VCR or DVD player if you need help.
  • Page 44 2nd zone connections Main receiver Audio/video components ZONE 2nd zone Speaker Amplifier/Receiver STR-DE898 Speaker...

  • Page 45: Operations Using The Remote Rm-Aal001

    Operations Using the Remote RM-AAL001 You can use the remote RM-AAL001 to operate the components in your system. Before you use your remote Inserting batteries into the remote Insert R6 (size-AA) batteries with the + and – properly oriented in the battery compartment. When using the remote, point it at the remote sensor on the receiver.
  • Page 46 The tables below show the settings of each button. Remote Operations Button A.F.D. wk Receiver ALT qs Remote ANGLE wk DVD player/ Blu-ray disc recorder ANT wh VCR/ Satellite tuner AUDIO wk TV/VCR/ DVD player/ Satellite tuner/ Blu-ray disc recorder/ Hard disc recorder/PSX AV MENU...
  • Page 47 SUBTITLE DVD player Changes the subtitles. SYSTEM Receiver/ Turns off the receiver STANDBY TV/VCR/ and other Sony audio/ (Press AV Satellite tuner/ video components. ?/1 1 and CD player/ ?/1 2 at the VCD player/ same time) LD player/...
  • Page 48 Remote Operations Button VIDEO2 Receiver VIDEO3 Receiver WIDE ql ?/1 2 Receiver 2CH wk Receiver 1-9 wk and Receiver 0/10 wj CD player/ VCD player/ DVD player/ LD player/ MD deck/ DAT deck/ Tape deck TV/VCR/ Satellite tuner/ Blu-ray disc recorder/ Hard disc recorder/PSX...

  • Page 49: Selecting The Command Mode Of The Remote

    Remote Operations Function Button x qd VCR/ Stops playback. CD player/ VCD player/ LD player/ DVD player/ MD deck/ DAT deck/ Tape deck/ Blu-ray disc recorder/ Hard disc recorder/PSX O ws VCD player/ Returns to the previous LD player/ menu or exits the menu. DVD player/ Satellite tuner/ Blu-ray disc...

  • Page 50: Programming The Remote

    Furthermore, you can also program the remote for Sony components that the remote is unable to control. Note that the remote can only control components that accept infrared wireless control signals.
  • Page 51 Use the numeric codes in the tables below to control non-Sony components and also Sony components that the remote is normally unable to control. Since the remote signal that a...
  • Page 52 RCA/PROSCAN SAMSUNG SANYO SHARP TELEFUNKEN TOSHIBA ZENITH * If an AIWA VCR does not work even though you enter the code for AIWA, enter the code for Sony instead. To control a DVD player Maker SONY PANASONIC PHILIPS PIONEER TOSHIBA...

  • Page 53: Learning The Commands Of Your Components

    To control a hard disc recorder Maker Code(s) SONY 307, 308, 309 To control a blu-ray disc recorder Maker Code(s) SONY 310, 311, 312 To control a PSX Maker Code(s) SONY 313, 314, 315 Learning the commands of your components By using the Learning function, it is possible for this remote to perform learned commands.
  • Page 54 Press the appropriate button on the remote control to be learned to send the remote button code. Lightly pressing the button once should be sufficient. If learning is completed successfully, the indicator slowly flashes twice and the remote automatically exits the learning mode.

  • Page 55: Performing Several Commands In Sequence Automatically (Macro Play)

    Performing several commands in sequence automatically (Macro Play) The Macro Play function lets you link several IR codes in a sequential order as a single command. The remote provides 2 macro lists (M1 and M2). You can specify up to 10 IR codes for each macro list.

  • Page 56: Additional Information

    Do not use any type of abrasive pad, scouring powder or solvent such as alcohol or benzine. If you have any question or problem concerning your receiver, please consult your nearest Sony dealer.

  • Page 57: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting If you experience any of the following difficulties while using the receiver, use this troubleshooting guide to help you remedy the problem. There is no sound or only a very low-level sound no matter which component is selected. • Check that the speakers and components are connected correctly and securely.
  • Page 58 There is no sound or only a very low-level sound is heard from the center/surround/ surround back speakers. • Select a CINEMA STUDIO EX mode (page 31). • Adjust the speaker level (page 22). • Make sure the center/surround speakers size parameter are set to either “SMALL”...

  • Page 59: Remote Control

    Check the speaker connection and turn on the power again. If this problem persists, turn off the receiver and consult your nearest Sony dealer. If you are unable to remedy the problem using the...

  • Page 60: Specifications

    Specifications AUDIO POWER SPECIFICATIONS POWER OUTPUT AND TOTAL HARMONIC DISTORTION: (Models of area code U only) With 8 ohm loads, both channels driven, from 20 – 20,000 Hz; rated 100 watts per channel minimum RMS power, with no more than 0.09% total harmonic distortion from 250 milliwatts to rated output.
  • Page 61 Frequency response PHONO RIAA equalization curve ±0.5 dB MULTI CH IN, 10 Hz – 70 kHz SA-CD/CD, TV/SAT, +0.5/–2 dB (with sound MD/TAPE, DVD, field and equalizer VIDEO 1, 2, 3 bypassed) Inputs (Analog) PHONO Sensitivity: 8 mV Impedance: 50 k ohms : 86 dB (A, 8 mV MULTI CH IN,...
  • Page 62 Video section Inputs/Outputs Video: 1 Vp-p, 75 ohms S-video: Y: 1 Vp-p, 75 ohms C: 0.286 Vp-p, 75 ohms COMPONENT VIDEO: Y: 1 Vp-p, 75 ohms 75 ohms 75 ohms 80 MHz HD Pass Through General Power requirements Area code Power requirements U, CA 120 V AC, 60 Hz...

  • Page 63: List Of Button Locations And Reference Pages

    List of button locations and reference pages How to use this page Use this page to find the location of buttons and other parts of the system that are mentioned in the text. Main unit ALPHABETICAL ORDER A - L A.F.D.

  • Page 64: Index

    Dubbing. See Recording Editing. See Recording EQUALIZER menu 38 Indexing. See Naming Labeling. See Naming LEVEL menu 37 Naming 41 Sony Corporation Printed in Malaysia Preset stations how to 25 how to tune 26 Recording on a video tape 43...

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