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* Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. “Dolby”, “Pro Logic” and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. ** “DTS” and “DTS Digital Surround” are registered trademarks of Digital Theater Systems, Inc. is a U.S. registered ® partner, Sony ® NERGY...
Table of Contents List of Button Locations and Reference Pages Main unit ... 5 Hooking Up the Components Required cords ... 6 Antenna hookups ... 7 Audio component hookups ... 8 Video component hookups ... 9 Digital component hookups ... 10 Multi channel input hookups Other hookups ...
About This Manual The instructions in this manual are for models STR-DE595 and STR-DE495. Check your model number by looking at the lower right corner of the front panel. In this manual, the STR-DE595 is used for illustration purposes unless stated otherwise. Any difference in operation is clearly indicated in the text, for example, “STR-DE595 only”.
List of Button Locations and Reference Pages How to use this page Use this page to find the location of buttons that are mentioned in the text. Main unit ALPHABETICAL ORDER A – L A.F.D. (button/indicator) wa (23–25) CD (STR-DE495 only) 9 (21) CD/SACD (STR-DE595 only) 9 (21) DIMMER 3 (22)
Hooking Up the Components Required cords The following optional connection cords A – G are required when you hook up the components (pages 8–11). A Audio cord (not supplied) White (L) Red (R) B Audio/video cord (not supplied) Yellow (video) White (L/audio) Red (R/audio) C Video cord (not supplied)
Antenna hookups ANTENNA DIGITAL OPTICAL VIDEO 2 SACD DVD IN COAXIAL CENTER FRONT SURROUND WOOFER MULTI CH IN * The shape of the connector varies depending on the area code. Notes on antenna hookups • To prevent noise pickup, keep the AM loop antenna away from the receiver and other components.
Audio component hookups * STR-DE595 only. MD/Tape deck INPUT OUTPUT LINE LINE ANTENNA DIGITAL OPTICAL VIDEO 2 SACD DVD IN COAXIAL CENTER FRONT SURROUND WOOFER CD/SACD MD/TAPE MULTI CH IN OUTPUT LINE CD or Super Audio CD* player MONITOR VIDEO IN VIDEO IN VIDEO OUT VIDEO IN VIDEO OUT AUDIO AUDIO IN...
Video component hookups ANTENNA DIGITAL OPTICAL VIDEO 2 SACD DVD IN COAXIAL CENTER FRONT SURROUND WOOFER MD/TAPE CD/SACD MULTI CH IN OUTPUT VIDEO AUDIO Satellite tuner or * STR-DE595 only, except for models of area code CEL, CEK. Note on video component hookups You can connect your TV’s audio output jacks to the VIDEO 2 AUDIO IN jacks on the...
Digital component hookups Connect the digital output jacks of your DVD player and satellite tuner (etc.) to the receiver’s digital input jacks to bring the multi channel surround sound of a movie theater into your home. To fully enjoy multi channel surround sound, five speakers (two front speakers, two surround speakers, and a center speaker) and a sub woofer are required.
Multi channel input hookups STR-DE595 only Although this receiver incorporates a multi channel decoder, it is also equipped with multi channel input jacks. These connections allow you to enjoy multi channel software encoded in formats other than Dolby Digital and DTS. If your DVD player is equipped with multi channel output jacks, you can connect them directly to the receiver to enjoy the sound of the DVD player’s multi channel decoder.
Other hookups /B—Y /R—Y DVD IN VIDEO 2 MONITOR COMPONENT VIDEO — — — FRONT B SPEAKERS 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.
Hooking Up and Setting Up the Speaker System Speaker system hookups Required cords A Speaker cords (not supplied) (–) Active sub woofer Front speaker A INPUT AUDIO MONITOR /B—Y /R—Y VIDEO OUT DVD IN VIDEO 2 MONITOR COMPONENT VIDEO AUDIO FRONT B FRONT A WOOFER...
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Speaker system hookup (continued) Notes • Twist the stripped ends of the speaker cords about 10 mm (2/3 inch). Be sure to match the speaker cord to the appropriate terminal on the components: + to + and – to –. If the cords are reversed, the sound will be distorted and will lack bass.
Performing initial setup operations Once you have hooked up the speakers and turned on the power, clear the receiver’s memory. Then specify the speaker parameters (size, position, etc.) and perform any other initial setup operations necessary for your system. To check the audio output during settings (to set up while outputting the sound), check the connection (page 20).
SMALL SMALL The setting for Micro Satellite Speaker (MICRO SP.) has been programmed to optimize the sound balance. If you use Sony’s Micro Satellite Speakers, select “MICRO SP.”. Caution When you use Micro Satellite Speakers and the speaker size is set to “LARGE”, you may not obtain the correct soundstage.
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x Sub woofer selection ( • If you connect a sub woofer, select “YES”. • If you do not connect a sub woofer, select “NO”. This activates the bass redirection circuitry and outputs the LFE signals from other speakers. • In order to take full advantage of the Dolby Digital bass redirection circuitry, we recommend that you set the cut off frequency on the sub woofer as high as possible.
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Multi channel surround setup (continued) Internally, the LARGE and SMALL settings for each speaker determine whether the internal sound processor will cut the bass signal from that channel. When the bass is cut from a channel, the bass redirection circuitry sends the corresponding bass frequencies to the sub woofer or other “LARGE”...
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x Surround speaker placement ( PL. XXXX)* This parameter lets you specify the height of your surround speakers for proper implementation of the Digital Cinema Sound surround modes. Refer to the illustration below. • Select “PL. LOW” if the location of your surround speakers corresponds to section A.
Multi channel surround setup (continued) Adjusting the speaker level Use the remote while seated in your listening position to adjust the level of each speaker. Note The receiver incorporates a new test tone with a frequency centered at 800 Hz for easier speaker level adjustment.
Basic Operations Selecting the component Input Selector buttons Press the input selector button to select the component you want to use. To select Press VIDEO 1 or VIDEO 2 Satellite tuner VIDEO 2 DVD player MD or Tape deck MD/TAPE CD player CD (STR-DE495 only) CD or Super Audio...
Selecting the component (continued) PHONES Use to connect headphones. • When the headphones are connected, speaker output is automatically canceled and “SP” (STR-DE495 only) or “SP A” and “SP B” (STR-DE595 only) do not light up in the display. SPEAKERS (OFF/A/B/A+B) (STR-DE595 only) Press SPEAKERS (OFF/A/B/A+B) to output the sound from the speakers connected to the...
Enjoying Surround Sound You can take advantage of surround sound simply by selecting one of the receiver’s pre- programmed sound fields. They bring the exciting and powerful sound of movie theaters and concert halls into your home. You can also customize the sound fields to obtain the sound you want by changing the surround parameter.
About DCS (Digital Cinema Sound) In collaboration with Sony Pictures Entertainment, Sony measured the sound environment of their studios and integrated the data of the measurement and Sony’s own DSP (Digital Signal Processor) technology to develop “Digital Cinema Sound”. In a home Movie) theater, “Digital Cinema Sound”...
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C.ST.EX A (Cinema Studio EX A) Reproduces the sound characteristics of the Sony Pictures Entertainment “Cary Grant Theater” cinema production studio. This is a standard mode, great for watching most any type of movie. x C.ST.EX B (Cinema Studio EX B) Reproduces the sound characteristics of the Sony Pictures Entertainment “Kim Novak...
Understanding the multi channel surround displays SP A SP B L F E 1 SW: Lights up when sub woofer selection is set to “YES” (page 17) and the audio signal is output from the SUB WOOFER jacks. 2 SP*: (STR-DE495 only) Lights up when you turn on the receiver.
qd LFE: Lights up when the disc being played back contains the LFE (Low Frequency Effect) channel and when the sound of the LFE channel signal is actually being reproduced. qf Playback channel indicators: The letters (L, C, R, etc.) indicate the channels being played back.
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Customizing sound field (continued) Front balance ( Lets you adjust the balance between front left and right speakers. Center level (CTR XXX dB) Lets you adjust the level of the center speaker. Surround left level (SUR.L. XXX dB) Lets you adjust the level of the surround left speaker.
Receiving Broadcasts Before receiving broadcasts, make sure you have connected FM and AM antennas to the receiver (page 7). Storing FM stations automatically (AUTOBETICAL) (Models of area code CEL, CEK only) This function lets you store up to 30 FM and FM RDS stations in alphabetical order without redundancy.
Direct tuning (continued) If you’ve tuned in an AM station, adjust the direction of the AM loop antenna for optimum reception. Repeat steps 1 to 4 to receive another station. Tips • If you do not remember the precise frequency, press TUNING + or TUNING –...
Presetting radio stations Press TUNER FM/AM. The last received station is tuned in. Tune in the station that you want to preset using Direct Tuning (page 29) or Automatic Tuning (page 30). Press MEMORY. “MEMORY” appears in the display for a few seconds.
Using the Radio Data System (RDS) (Models of area code CEL, CEK only) This receiver also allows you to use RDS (Radio Data System), which enables radio stations to send additional information along with the regular program signal. Note that RDS is operable only for FM stations.* * Not all FM stations provide RDS service, nor do they provide the same types of services.
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Description of program types Program type Description indication NEWS News programs AFFAIRS Topical programs that expand on current news INFO Programs offering information on a wide spectrum of subjects, including consumer affairs and medical advice SPORT Sports programs EDUCATE Educational programs, such as “how-to”...
Other Operations Naming preset stations and program sources You can enter a name (index name) of up to 8 characters for preset stations and program sources. These names (for example, “VHS”) appear in the receiver’s display when a station or program source is selected. Note that no more than one name can be entered for each preset station or program source.
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.
Normally, use as-is with the initial settings above. Changing the command mode of the receiver This function is useful when you use 2 Sony receivers in the same room. Turn off the receiver. Hold down ENTER and press 1/u to turn on the receiver.
Operations Using the Remote RM-U306A You can use the remote RM-U306A 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 g on the receiver.
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(VTR mode 1) To watch DVD. To listen to Minidisc or SYSTEM Receiver/TV/ Turns off the receiver and audio tape. STANDBY VCR/Satellite other Sony audio/video To listen to compact disc. (Press AV tuner/ ?/1 and To listen to radio programs.
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Remote Operations Function Button ENTER TV/VCR/ After selecting a channel, Satellite tuner/ disc or track using the LD player/ numeric buttons, press to MD deck/ enter the value. DAT deck/ Tape deck RETURN VCD player Go back to previous menu. Receiver Scans and selects preset PRESET...
VCR (command mode VTR 3*) DSS (Digital Satellite Receiver) VCD player * Sony VCRs are operated with a VTR 1, 2 or 3 setting. These correspond to Beta, 8mm and VHS respectively. Now you can use the MD/TAPE button to control the tape deck.
If you have any question or problem concerning your receiver, please consult your nearest Sony dealer. Troubleshooting If you experience any of the following...
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Troubleshooting (continued) There is no sound from a specific component. • Check that the component is connected correctly to the audio input jacks for that component. • Check that the cord(s) used for the connection is (are) fully inserted into the jacks on both the receiver and the component.
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The FM reception is poor. Use a 75-ohm coaxial cable (not supplied) to connect the receiver to an outdoor FM antenna as shown below. If you connect the receiver to an outdoor antenna, ground it against lightning. To prevent a gas explosion, do not connect the ground wire to a gas pipe.
Specifications AUDIO POWER SPECIFICATIONS POWER OUTPUT AND TOTAL HARMONIC DISTORTION: With 8 ohm loads, both channels driven, from 40 – 20,000 Hz; rated 90 watts (STR-DE595 only) per channel minimum RMS power, with no more than 0.09 % total harmonic distortion from 250 milliwatts to rated output (models of area code U only).
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Frequency response MULTI CH IN 10 Hz – 50 kHz (STR-DE595 only), CD +0.5/–2 dB (with sound (STR-DE495 only), field and tone bypassed) MD/TAPE, DVD, VIDEO 1, 2 10 Hz – 70 kHz CD/SACD (STR-DE595 only) +0.5/–2 dB (with sound field and tone bypassed) Inputs (Analog) MULTI CH IN...
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Specifications (continued) Video section Inputs Video: Component Video (STR-DE595 only, except for models of area code CEL, CEK): /B-Y: /R-Y: Outputs Video: Component Video (STR-DE595 only, except for models of area code CEL, CEK): /B-Y: /R-Y: General Power requirements Area code Power requirements U, CA, MX 120 V AC, 60 Hz...
Tables of settings using the MAIN MENU button You can make various settings using the MAIN MENU, MENU tables below show each of the settings that these buttons can make. Press MAIN MENU Press MENU repeatedly to select MENU to select LEVEL BAL.
Adjustable parameters for each sound field The adjusted BASS and TREB. parameters are applied to all sound fields. 2CH ST. A.F.D. AUTO DOLBY PL PLII MOV PLII MUS C.ST.EX A C.ST.EX B C.ST.EX C HALL JAZZ CONCERT MULTI CH IN PCM 96K The adjusted LEVEL parameters are applied to all the sound fields except for EFCT.
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不可將電池與普通家庭垃圾一起 丟棄,必須將它當作化學品垃圾 正確地處理。 請勿安裝本機于諸如書櫥或壁櫥等狹隘不通風的 地方。 歐洲的顧客除外 NERGY 標。 作為 ENERGY STAR 之一,Sony Corporation 已確定此產 品符合 ENERGY STAR 準。 上海索廣電子有限公司 上海市 閔行區 劍川路930號 本接收機含有杜比*數字 (Dolby* Digital),專 業邏輯環繞聲 (Pro Logic Surround) 和 DTS** 數字環繞聲系統 (DTS** Digital Surround System)。 * 由杜比研究所 (Dolby Laboratories) 授權製...
連接單片機 所需導線 當您連接組成機時,需要下列供選擇的連接電纜 A - G (第 8-11 頁)。 A 聲頻導線(無附帶) 白色(左) 紅色(右) B 聲/視頻導線(無附帶) 黃色(視頻) 白色(左聲頻) 紅色(右聲頻) C 視頻導線(無附帶) 黃色 D 光頻數字導線(無附帶) E 同軸數字導線(無附帶) 要連接以前 • 要進行任何連接以前,必須先關掉所有單片機的電源。 • 未完成所有的連接工作以前,請勿連接 AC 電源導線。 • 接線必須穩固以免引起哼聲和噪音。 • 連接聲/視頻導線時,導線的色碼管腳務必對準單片機上相應的插孔:黃色(視頻)對 黃色;白色(左聲頻)對白色;和紅色(右聲頻)對紅色。 • 當您連接光頻數字導線時,請插入導線插頭直至妥善就位。 • 不可彎折或打結光頻數字導線。 F 單聲道聲頻導線(無附帶)...
天線連接 AM 環形天線 (附帶) ANTENNA DIGITAL OPTICAL VIDEO 2 SACD DVD IN COAXIAL CENTER FRONT SURROUND WOOFER MULTI CH IN * 連接器的形狀因地區碼而異。 天線連接需知 • 為防噪音干擾,請將 AM 環形天線遠離接收 機和其他單片機。 • FM 電線天線一定要完全伸開。 • 連接了 FM 電線天線之后,盡可能讓它保持 水平狀態。 FM 電線天線 (附帶) MONITOR VIDEO IN VIDEO IN VIDEO OUT VIDEO IN VIDEO OUT AUDIO IN...
聲頻單片機的連接 * STR-DE595 型號為限。 MD/磁帶卡座 INPUT OUTPUT LINE LINE ANTENNA DIGITAL OPTICAL VIDEO 2 SACD DVD IN COAXIAL CENTER FRONT SURROUND WOOFER CD/SACD MD/TAPE MULTI CH IN OUTPUT LINE CD 或 Super Audio CD* 唱機 MONITOR VIDEO IN VIDEO IN VIDEO OUT VIDEO IN VIDEO OUT AUDIO AUDIO IN AUDIO IN...
視頻單片機的連接 ANTENNA DIGITAL OPTICAL VIDEO 2 SACD DVD IN COAXIAL CENTER FRONT SURROUND WOOFER CD/SACD MULTI CH IN 衛星調諧器 或錄影機 * STR-DE595 型號為限,地區碼 CEL,CEK 的型號除外。 視頻單片機的連接需知 您可將電視機的聲頻輸出插孔連接到接收機 的 VIDEO 2 AUDIO IN 插孔,以增強電視聲 頻的音響效果。此時,請勿將電視機的視頻 輸出插孔連接到接收機的 VIDEO 2 VIDEO IN 插孔。若您連接一台獨立的衛星調諧 器,請如上圖所示將聲視頻輸出插孔皆連接...
其他連接 /B—Y /R—Y DVD IN VIDEO 2 MONITOR COMPONENT VIDEO — — — FRONT B SPEAKERS 設定電壓選擇器 如果接收機的后面板上有電壓選擇器,請查 看電壓選擇器的設置是否符合當地電壓標 準。若不,在連接 AC 電源線至牆上插座以 前,請用螺絲起子把選擇器設定于正確的位 置。 VOLTAGE SELECTOR VOLTAGE SELECTOR 120V 220V AC 電源線 — — — FRONT A CENTER SURROUND 連接 AC 電源線 要將本接收機的...
連接和設置揚聲器系統 連接揚聲器系統 需用導線 A 揚聲器導線(無附帶) 有源重低音揚聲器 前揚聲器(右) INPUT AUDIO MONITOR /B—Y /R—Y VIDEO OUT DVD IN VIDEO 2 MONITOR COMPONENT VIDEO AUDIO FRONT B FRONT A WOOFER SPEAKERS 前揚聲器 B* 前揚聲器 B* (右) (左) * (STR-DE595 型號為限) 如果您有一台額外的前揚聲器系統,請將它連接至 SPEAKERS FRONT B 端子。 您可用...
基本操作 選擇單片機 輸入選擇器按鈕 按輸入選擇器按鈕以選擇您要使用的單片 機。 要選擇 按 錄影機 VIDEO 1 或 VIDEO 2 衛星調諧器 VIDEO 2 DVD 播放機 MD 或磁帶卡座 MD/TAPE CD 唱機 CD (STR-DE495 型號為限) CD 或 Super Audio CD/SACD CD 唱機 (STR-DE595 型號為限) 內置調諧器 TUNER FM/AM 打開所選單片機之后,選擇單片機並播放節 目信號源。 •...
C.ST.EX C D C S * MUSIC HALL JAZZ CONCERT * 帶 D C S 標誌的聲場採用 DCS 技術。 關于 DCS (數字影院音響) 在與 Sony Pictures Entertainment 的協作 下,Sony 掌握了製片的音響環境,並且結 合所測得的數據和 Sony 的 DSP (數字信號處 理器) 技術得以發展“Digital Cinema Sound”(數字影院音響)。在家居影院中, “Digital Cinema Sound”(數字影院音響) 將依據影片導演的偏好模仿理想的影院音響...
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C.ST.EX A (影院製作室 EX A) 再現 Sony Pictures Entertainment 的 “Cary Grant Theater”影片製作室的音響 特質。這是一個標準模式,可以很好地觀看 大多數類型的影片。 x C.ST.EX B (影院製作室 EX B) 再現 Sony Pictures Entertainment 的 “Kim Novak Theater”影片製作室的音響特 質。此模式是用于觀看具有很多音響效果的 科幻或動作影片的理想模式。 x C.ST.EX C (影院製作室 EX C) 再現 Sony Pictures Entertainment 的配樂...
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節目類型的說明 節目類型指示 說明 NEWS 新聞節目 AFFAIRS 時事焦點課題性節目 INFO 提供消費事務, 醫療保健等廣大領域 的節目 SPORT 體育節目 EDUCATE 教育性節目,例如 啟發性和引導性節目 DRAMA 無線電廣播戲劇和連 續劇 CULTURE 語言,社會等有關國 家或地區文化的節目 SCIENCE 有關自然科學和技術 的節目 VARIED 其他類型的節目,例如 名人採訪,解說團和 笑劇 POP M 流行音樂節目 ROCK M 搖滾音樂節目 EASY M 輕鬆聆聽節目 LIGHT M 演奏、歌唱和合唱...
使用 MAIN MENU 按鈕的設定一覽表 您可用 MAIN MENU,MENU 可作的各項設置。 反複按 MAIN MENU 按 MENU 以選擇 LEVEL BAL. L/R XX CTR XXX dB SUR.L. XXX dB SUR.R. XXX dB S.W. XXX dB COMP. XXX D. RANGE EFCT. XXX SET UP (SUB WOOFER) S.W. XXX (FRONT) XXXXX (CENTER) XXXXX (SURROUND) XXXXX...
C.ST.EX A C.ST.EX B C.ST.EX C HALL JAZZ CONCERT MULTI CH IN PCM 96K STR-DE595 型號為限。 視信號源或所作的調整而定,這些參數可能不起作用。請參看“調整電平參數”(第 27 頁)的各項目 以獲取詳情。 當選取這些聲場,如果前揚聲器的尺寸被設定為“LARGE” ,則重低音揚聲器將不會輸出聲音。但是,如 果數字輸入信號含有 LFE 信號,聲音即從重低音揚聲器輸出。 Sony Corporation Printed in China < TONE BASS LEVEL CENTER SUR.L. SUR.R. LEVEL LEVEL LEVEL >...