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Sony STR-DE595 Stereo Receiver User Manual

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1. AUDIO UNI AUDIO VIDEO 1 R L FRONT B SUB WOOFER Satellite tuner or VCR TV monitor STR DES95 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 receiver and apply sound effects to the audio from the TV In this case do not connect the TV s video output jack to the VIDEO 2 VIDEO IN jack on the receiver If you are connecting a separate satellite tuner connect both the audio and video output jacks to the receiver as shown above STR DE595 only except for models of area code CEL CEK If you have a DVD player TV or satellite tuner with COMPONENT VIDEO Y B Y R Y output jacks and a monitor with COMPONENT VIDEO input jacks use a component video cord not supplied to connect to the receiver szueouoduiog 2U dn Buljyoop p 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 Notes e All the OPTICAL and COAXIAL jacks are compatible with 96 kHz 48 kHz 44 1 kHz and 32 kHz sampling frequencies e STR DES95 only The sound is not outp
2. When sound signals with a sampling frequency of 96 kHz are input the sound signals are output in stereo automatically and the sound field is turned off punos punouings bulfofuq fi 2568 Understanding the multi channel surround displays SW Lights up when sub woofer selection is set to YES page 17 and the audio signal is output from the SUB WOOFER jacks SP STR DE495 only Lights up when you turn on the receiver SP A STR DE595 only Lights up when you select to drive Speaker System A SP B STR DE595 only Lights up when you select to drive Speaker System B Does not light up when you connect headphones to the PHONES jack DO DIGITAL Lights up when the receiver is decoding signals recorded in the Dolby Digital format DO PRO LOGIC Il DO PRO LOGIC lights up when the receiver applies Pro Logic processing to 2 channel signals in order to output the center and surround channel signals DO PRO LOGIC Il lights up when Pro Logic II processing PLII MOV or PLII MUS is applied page 24 However both indicators do not light up if the center and surround speakers are set to NO and A F D AUTO or DOLBY PL is selected Note Dolby Pro Logic and Dolby Pro Logic II decoding does not function for DTS format sign
3. Button VIDEO 1 Receiver To watch VCR VTR mode 3 VIDEO 2 Receiver To watch VCR VTR mode 1 DVD Receiver To watch DVD MD TAPE Receiver To listen to Minidisc or audio tape CD Receiver To listen to compact disc TUNER Receiver To listen to radio programs SHIFT Receiver Press repeatedly to select a memory page for presetting radio stations or tuning to preset stations D TUNING Receiver Tuner station direct key in mode 2CH Receiver Selects 2CH mode A F D Receiver Selects A F D AUTO DOLBY PL PLII MOV and PLII MUS MOVIE Receiver Selects C ST EX A MUSIC C ST EX B C ST EX C HALL JAZZ and CONCERT TEST Receiver Press to output test tone TONE MAIN Receiver Press this button MENU repeatedly to select one of the four cursor modes SET UP LEVEL TONE and NAME MULTICH Receiver Selects MULTI CH IN source MENU lt gt Receiver Selects a menu item MENU Receiver Makes adjustment or change the setting MUTING Receiver Mutes the sound from the receiver Remote Operations Function Button MASTER Receiver Adjusts the master VOL 4 volume of the receiver AVI TV VCR Turns the audio and CD player video components on or VCD player off LD player DVD player MD deck DAT deck SYSTEM Receiver TV Turns off the receiver and STANDBY VCR Satellite other Sony audio video Press AV tuner components 1 and CD player 1 at VCD playe
4. 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 To fully enjoy surround sound you must register the number and location of your speakers See Multi channel surround setup starting from page 15 to set the speaker parameters before enjoying surround sound Using only the front speakers 2 Channel Stereo Press 2CH The 2CH indicator lights up and 2CH ST appears in the display This mode outputs the sound from the front left and right speakers only Standard 2 channel stereo sources completely bypass the sound field processing Multi channel surround formats are downmixed to 2 channel Notes e No sound is output from the sub woofer when 2CH ST is selected To listen to 2 channel stereo sources using the front left and right speakers and a sub woofer press A F D repeatedly to select A F D AUTO e When you select Micro Satellite Speaker page 16 internal sound processor will automatically redirect bass sound to sub woofer If you want to listen to two channel stereo sources under this setting we recommend that you choose A F D AUTO mode so that you can take advantage of your sub woofer to obtain the correct bass signal Enjoying higher fidelity sound The Auto Format Direct A F D mode allows y
5. if the front speakers are set to SMALL you cannot set the surround speakers to LARGE e Ifthe sound is distorted or you feel a lack of surround effects when using multi channel surround sound select SMALL to activate the bass redirection circuitry and output the surround channel bass frequencies from the sub woofer or other LARGE speakers e If you do not connect surround speakers select NO 3 Tip 1 3 correspond to the following Dolby Pro Logic modes 1 NORMAL 2 PHANTOM 3 3 STEREO continued Wi33S AS 1ayeeds oy dn 6uz gt s pue dN BuryooH I 7e Multi channel surround setup continued Tip 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 speakers However since bass sounds have a certain amount of directionality it is best not to cut them if possible Therefore even when using small speakers you can set them to LARGE if you want to output the bass frequencies from that speaker On the other hand if you are using a large speaker but prefer not to have bass frequencies output from that speaker set it to SMALL If the overall sound level is lower than you prefer set all speakers to LARGE If there is not eno
6. kilohms Tone Gain levels FM tuner section Tuning range Antenna terminals 6 dB 1 dB step 87 5 108 0 MHz 75 ohms unbalanced Intermediate Frequency Sensitivity Mono Stereo Usable sensitivity S N Mono Stereo 10 7 MHz 18 3 dBf 2 2 pV 75 ohms 38 3 dBf 22 5 pV 75 ohms 11 2 dBf 1 pV 75 ohms 76 dB 70 dB Harmonic distortion at 1 kHz Mono Stereo Separation Frequency response Selectivity 0 3 0 5 45 dB at 1 kHz 30 Hz 15 KHz 0 5 2 dB 60 dB at 400 KHz continued UONEWI0JU EUOINIPPY 45 Specifications continued AM tuner section Tuning range Models of area code U CA With 10 kHz tuning scale 530 1710 kHz With 9 kHz tuning scale 531 1710 kHz Models of area code E2 E3 With 10 kHz tuning scale 530 1610 kHz With 9 kHz tuning scale 531 1602 kHz Models of area code CEL CEK SP CN TW KR AU With 9 kHz tuning scale 531 1602 kHz Models of area code AR MX With 10 kHz tuning scale 530 1610 kHz Antenna Loop antenna Intermediate Frequency 450 kHz 50 dB m at 1 000 kHz or 999 kHz Usable sensitivity S N 54 dB at 50 mV m Harmonic distortion 0 5 50 mV m 400 Hz Selectivity At 9 kHz 35 dB At 10 kHz 40 dB 6 You can change the AM tuning scale to 9 kHz or 10 kHz After tuning in any AM station turn off the receiver Hold down PRESET TUNING and press 1 0 All preset stations will be erased whe
7. placement is not as critical as other modes All modes with virtual elements were designed under the premise that the surround speaker would be located behind the listening position but presentation remains fairly consistent even with the surround speakers positioned at a rather wide angle However if the speakers are pointing towards the listener from the immediate left and right of the listening position the sound fields with virtual elements will not be as effective Nevertheless each listening environment has many variables like wall reflections Therefore we recommend that you playback multi channel surround encoded software and listen to the effect each setting has on your listening environment Choose the setting that provides a good sense of spaciousness and that best succeeds in forming a cohesive space between the surround sound from the surround speakers and the sound of the front speakers If you are not sure which sounds best select PL LOW and then use the speaker distance parameter and speaker level adjustments to obtain proper balance continued wia shgs 1ayeeds y dn 6u gt s pue dN BuryooH Il 199 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 1 Press I
8. a station or program source is selected Note that no more than one name can be entered for each preset station or program source This function is useful for distinguishing components of the same kind For example two VCRs can be specified as VHS and 8MM respectively It is also handy for identifying components connected to jacks meant for another type of component for example a second CD player connected to the MD TAPE jacks 1 To name a preset station Press TUNER FM AM then tune in the preset station you want to create an index name for If you are not familiar with how to tune in preset stations see Tuning to preset stations on page 31 To name a program source Select the program source component to be named 2 Press MAIN MENU repeatedly to select lt NAME gt 3 Create an index name by using MENU or MENU and MENU lt or MENU gt Press MENU or MENU to select a character then press MENU gt to move the cursor to the next position To insert a space Press MENU or MENU until a blank space appears in the display If you ve made a mistake Press MENU lt or MENU gt repeatedly until the character to be changed flashes then press MENU or MENU to select the character you want 4 Press ENTER 5 Repeat steps 2 to 4 to assign index name for another station or program source Note Models of area code CEL CEK only You cannot change the name of an RDS stati
9. audio signals input to the DIGITAL OPTICAL input jacks ANALOG Specify the analog audio signals input to the AUDIO IN L R jacks Note When the 96 kHz digital signal is input the tone sound field and surround effects do not function MULTI CH IN STR DE595 only Press MULTI CH IN to enjoy the audio source connected to the MULTI CH IN jacks You can adjust balance and level of all the speakers When this function is on the tone and surround effects are turned off suongesado 2iseg f MULTI CHANNEL DECODING indicator STR DE595 only This indicator lights up when the unit is decoding signals recorded in a multi channel format MUTING Press MUTING on the remote to mute the sound Press again to cancel the muting function The muting function is also canceled when you turn the power on or turn the MASTER VOLUME to turn the volume up continued 21 Selecting the component continued PHONES Use to connect headphones e When the headphones are connected speaker output is automatically canceled and SP STR DE495 only or SP A and SP B STR DES595 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 SPEAKERS FRONT terminals Each time you press the button the display will light up cyclically as follows SP A SP B SP A and SP B No display To
10. cords are away from a transformer or motor and at least 3 meters away from a TV set or fluorescent light e Move your TV away from the audio components The plugs and jacks are dirty Wipe them with a cloth slightly moistened with alcohol There is no sound or only a very low level sound is heard from the center or and surround speaker e Make sure the sound field function is on press MOVIE or MUSIC e Select a sound field containing the word C ST EX pages 24 e Adjust the speaker level page 20 e Make sure the center or and surround speaker size parameter is set to either SMALL or LARGE page 17 42 There is no sound from the active sub woofer e Check that the sub woofer is connected correctly and securely e Make sure the sub woofer selection parameter is set to YES page 17 e There is no sound output from the SUB WOOFER terminal depending on the sound field back page The surround effect cannot be obtained Make sure the sound field function is on press MOVIE or MUSIC Dolby Digital or DTS multi channel sound is not reproduced e Check that the playing DVD etc is recorded in Dolby Digital or DTS format When connecting the DVD player etc to the digital input jacks of this receiver check the audio setting settings for the audio output of the connected component Recording cannot be done e Check that the components are connected correctly
11. directly by using the numeric buttons on the supplied remote For details on the buttons used in this section see pages 37 40 1 Press TUNER on the remote repeatedly to select the FM or AM band The last received station is tuned in 2 Press D TUNING on the remote 3 Press the numeric buttons to enter the frequency Example 1 FM 102 50 MHz 0 0000 Example 2 AM 1350 kHz You don t have to enter the last 0 when the tuning scale is set to 10 kHz O O If you cannot tune in a station and the entered numbers flash Make sure you ve entered the right frequency If not repeat steps 2 and 3 If the entered numbers still flash the frequency is not used in your area s seopeoijg Burny fi continued 2968 3068 Direct tuning continued 4 If you ve tuned in an AM station adjust the direction of the AM loop antenna for optimum reception 5 Repeat steps 1 to 4 to receive another station Tips If you do not remember the precise frequency press TUNING or TUNING after entering the value close to the frequency you want The receiver automatically tunes in the station you want If the frequency seems to be higher than the entered value press TUNING and if the frequency seems to be lower than the entered value press TUNING If STEREO flashes in the display and the FM stereo reception is poor press FM MODE to change to monaural MONO You will not be able to enjoy the stereo effe
12. front speakers into the screen e Cinema Studio Reverberation Reproduces the reverberations peculiar to a movie theater Cinema Studio EX is the integrated mode which operates these elements simultaneously Notes The effects provided by the virtual speakers may cause increased noise in the playback signal When listening with sound fields that employ the virtual speakers you will not be able to hear any sound coming directly from the surround speakers Selecting other sound fields Press MUSIC repeatedly to select the sound field you want The MUSIC indicator lights up and the current sound field is indicated in the display E HALL Reproduces the acoustics of a rectangular concert hall E JAZZ Jazz Club Reproduces the acoustics of a jazz club H CONCERT Live Concert Reproduces the acoustics of a 300 seat live concert To turn the surround effect off Press A F D repeatedly to select A F D AUTO or press 2CH Tips The receiver lets you apply the last selected sound field to a program source whenever it is selected Sound Field Link For example if you listen to CD with JAZZ as the sound field change to a different program source then return to CD JAZZ will be applied again You can identify the encoding format of DVD software etc by looking at the logo on the package DO Dolby Digital discs DO eetevsuaroune Dolby Surround encoded
13. on the remote to turn on the receiver 2 Press TEST TONE on the remote T TONE appears in the display and you will hear the test tone from each speaker in sequence Front left Center Front right Surround right gt Surround left Sub woofer 3 Adjust the speaker level and balance using the LEVEL menu so that the level of the test tone sounds the same from each speaker For details on the LEVEL menu see page 21 While adjusting the test tone is output from the speaker whose adjustment is performed 4 Press TEST TONE again to turn off the test tone Tip You can adjust the level of all speakers at the same time Press MASTER VOL on the remote or turn MASTER VOLUME on the receiver Notes e STR DE595 only The test tone cannot be output when the receiver is set to MULTI CH IN e The adjusted value are shown in the display during adjustment e Although these adjustments can also be made via the front panel using the LEVEL menu when the test tone is output the receiver switches to the LEVEL menu automatically we recommend you follow the procedure described above and adjust the speaker levels from your listening position using the remote 2068 Checking the connections After connecting all of your components to the receiver do the following to verify that the connections were made correctly 1 Press 1 0 to turn on the receiver 2 Turn on the component that you connected e g CD
14. player or tape deck 3 Press the input selector button e g CD SACD STR DE595 only CD STR DE495 only or MD TAPE to select the component program source 4 Start playing If you do not obtain normal sound output after performing this procedure see Troubleshooting on page 41 and take the appropriate measures to correct the problem Basic Operations Selecting the component Input Selector buttons Press the input selector button to select the component you want to use To select Press VCR VIDEO 1 or VIDEO 2 Satellite tuner VIDEO 2 DVD player DVD MD or Tape deck MD TAPE CD player CD STR DE495 only CD or Super Audio CD SACD CD player STR DES595 only Built in tuner TUNER FM AM After turning on the component you selected select the component and play the program source e After selecting VCR or DVD player turn on the TV and set the TV s video input to match the component you selected INPUT MODE Press INPUT MODE to select the input mode for your digital components Each time you press the button the input mode of the currently selected component switches Select To AUTO IN Give priority to digital signals when there are both digital and analog connections If there are no digital signals analog is selected COAX IN Specify the digital audio signals input to the DIGITAL COAXIAL input jacks Select To OPT IN Specify the digital
15. you want to adjust 3 Press MENU or MENU to select the setting you want The setting is entered automatically Initial settings Parameter DEC XXXX Initial setting PCM for DVD CD SACD STR DE595 only AUTO for VIDEO 2 continued 3568 Adjustments using the SET UP menu continued BM Decode priority DEC XXXX Sets the appropriate decoding for incoming digital signals e PCM priority mode DEC PCM Use to enjoy playback from audio CD PCM and DVD When used with media other than CD or DVD you may experience noise If this happens switch to AUTO mode e AUTO mode DEC AUTO Use to enjoy playback from audio CD PCM DVD DTS CD and DTS LD sources However with audio CDs you may not be able to listen the very first moments of each track 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 1 Turn off the receiver 2 Hold down ENTER and press 1 0 to turn on the receiver C MODE AVX appears in the display Each time you repeat the procedure above the display changes as follows C MODE AVI gt C MODE AV2 Tip The initial setting is C MODE AV2 Notes e The command mode of the supplied remote is AV2 and you cannot change this setting e If the command mode of the receiver and the remote is different you cannot use the remote to operate th
16. 1 Presetting radio stations 1 Press TUNER FM AM The last received station is tuned in 2 Tune in the station that you want to preset using Direct Tuning page 29 or Automatic Tuning page 30 3 Press MEMORY MEMORY appears in the display for a few seconds Do steps 4 to 5 before MEMORY goes out 4 Press PRESET TUNING or PRESET TUNING repeatedly to select a preset station number Each time you press the button the preset station number changes in the corresponding number and direction as follows gt A2 lt gt A0 gt B1 lt gt B2 gt a C0 C2C1 If MEMORY goes out before you select the preset station number start again from step 3 5 Press MEMORY again to store the station If MEMORY goes out before you can store the station start again from step 3 6 Repeat steps 2 to 5 to preset another station To change a preset number to another station Do steps to 5 to preset a new station to the number Tip In step 4 you can also use the remote to select a preset station number Press SHIFT repeatedly to select a memory page A B or C and then press the numeric buttons to select a preset number Tuning to preset stations You can tune the preset stations by either of the following two ways Scanning the preset stations 1 Press TUNER FM AM The last received station is tuned in 2 Press PRESET TUNING or PRESET TUNING repeatedly to select t
17. 4 Design and specifications are subject to change without notice Tables of settings using the MAIN MENU button You can make various settings using the MAIN MENU MENU lt gt and MENU buttons The tables below show each of the settings that these buttons can make Press MAIN MENU repeatedly to select Press MENU lt or MENU gt to select Press MENU or MENU to select Page lt LEVEL gt w TRI BAL L R XX L 8 to R 8 1 steps 27 CTR XXX dB 10 dB to 10 dB 1 dB steps SUR L XXX dB 10 dB to 10 dB 1 dB steps SUR R XXX dB 10 dB to 10 dB 1 dB steps S W XXX dB 10 dB to 10 dB 1 dB steps D RANGES COMP XXX OFF STD MAX EFCT XXX depends on the sound field MIN STD MAX lt SET UP gt YES NO 16 1 R FRONT XXXXX LARGE SMALL CENTER XXXXX LARGE SMALL NO L ken SURROUND XXXXX LARGE SMALL NO I T S IRF DIST X X m XX ft between 1 0 meters and 7 0 meters 0 1 meters steps lt ch DIST X X m XX ft between my RE DIST and 1 5 meters 0 1 meters steps I SR DIST X X m XX ft between Lf TR DIST and 4 5 meters 0 1 meters steps 16 Ysa PL XXXX LOW HIGH DEC XXXX AUTO PCM 35 lt TONE gt BASS XX dB 6 dB to 6 dB 1 dB steps 28 TREB XX dB 6 dB to 6 dB 1 dB steps D For models of area code U CA 3 fe
18. 7 STR DES95 STR DE495 100 W 100 W 80 W 80 W Reference Power Output 8 ohms 1 kHz THD 10 STR DE595 STR DE495 FRONT 120 W ch CENTER 120 W SURR 120 W ch FRONT 100 W ch CENTER 100 W SURR 100 W ch 1 Depending on the sound field settings and the source there may be no sound output 2 Measured under the following conditions Area code Power requirements E2 B3 240 V AC 50 Hz SP CEL CEK AR CN KR 230 V AC 50 Hz TW 110 V AC 60 Hz Frequency response MULTI CH IN STR DE595 only CD STR DE495 only MD TAPE DVD VIDEO 1 2 10 Hz 50 kHz 0 5 2 dB with sound field and tone bypassed CD SACD STR DE595 only 10 Hz 70 kHz 0 5 2 dB with sound field and tone bypassed Inputs Analog MULTI CH IN STR DE595 only CD SACD STR DE595 only CD STR DE495 only MD TAPE DVD VIDEO 1 2 Sensitivity 500 mV Impedance 50 kilohms S N 96 dB A 500 mV 4 INPUT SHORT with sound field and tone bypassed 5 Weighted network input level Inputs Digital DVD Coaxial Sensitivity Impedance 75 ohms S N 100 dB A 20 kHz LPF CD SACD Optical Sensitivity STR DE595 only Impedance VIDEO 2 Optical S N 100 dB A 20 kHz LPF Outputs MD TAPE OUT Voltage 500 mV VIDEO 1 Impedance 10 kilohms AUDIO OUT SUB WOOFER Voltage 2 V Impedance
19. A R L o e AUDIO IN Wi33S AS 1ayeeds oy dn 6uz gt s pue dN BuryooH i a R R L RPL ER FRONT B FRONTA ENTER RROUND ojo Front speaker B Front speaker B Center speaker Surround speaker Surround speaker R L R L STR DE595 only 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 the SPEAKERS OFF A B A B button page 22 continued 13 Speaker system hookup continued Notes e 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 If you use speakers with low maximum input rating adjust the volume carefully to avoid excessive output on the speakers To avoid short circuiting the speakers Short circuiting of the speakers may damage the receiver To prevent this make sure to take the following precautions when connecting the speakers Make sure the stripped ends of each speaker cord does not touch another speaker terminal the stripped end of another speaker cord or the me
20. CR Eastorwardsorrewinds TOP DVD player Displays DVD title LD player MENU play MD deck DVD DVD player Displays DVD menu DAT deck MENU Tape deck ENTER DVD player Enters the selection VCR Starts play ce DVD player Returns to the previous CD player menu or exits the menu VCD player LD player 4 4 gt DVD player Selects a menu item DVD player MD deck continued DAT deck Tape deck Y90EN NUY 230wsy ey Buisn suonesodo fil 3968 40 Remote button description 1 Hold down the input selector button continued whose input source you want to change for example MD TAPE day Operations Function 2 Press the corresponding button of the component you want to assign to the ae TV Selects the channel entry input selector button for example 4 mode either one or two Tape deck digit 2 The following buttons are assigned to select TV VIDEO TV Selects input signal TV the input source input or video input _ TVVOL TV Adjusts the volume of the To operate Pross 4 TV CD player 1 TVCH TV Selects preset TV DAT deck 2 channels MD deck 3 Tape deck A 4 Notes o Tape deck B 5 e When you press the input selector buttons VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 DVD the input mode of the TV LD player 6 might not switch to the corresponding input mode VCR command mode VTR 1 7 that you want In this case press the TV VIDEO button to switch the inp
21. ENTER 90 W SURR 90 W ch Models of area code CN KR Rated Power Output at Stereo Mode 8 ohms 1 kHz THD 0 7 STR DES95 STR DE495 100 W 100 W 90 W 90 W 80 W 80 W 70 W 70 W Reference Power Output 8 ohms 1 kHz THD 10 STR DES95 STR DE495 FRONT 120 W ch CENTER 120 W SURR 120 W ch FRONT 100 W ch CENTER 100 W SURR 100 W ch Models of area code AU Rated Power Output at Stereo Mode 8 ohms 20 Hz 20 kHz THD 0 09 STR DES95 STR DE495 80 W 80W 50 W 50 W 8 ohms 1 KHz THD 10 STR DES95 STR DE495 120 W 120 W 100 W 100 W Reference Power Output 8 ohms 20 Hz 20 kHz THD 0 09 STR DES95 STR DE495 8 ohms 1 KHz THD 0 7 STR DES95 STR DE495 FRONT 80 W ch CENTER 80 W SURR 80 W ch FRONT 50 W ch CENTER 50 W SURR 50 W ch FRONT 100 W ch CENTER 100 W SURR 100 W ch FRONT 80 W ch CENTER 80 W SURR 80 W ch 1 Depending on the sound field settings and the source there may be no sound output 2 Measured under the following conditions Area code Power requirements E2 E3 AU 240 V AC 50 Hz SP CEL CEK AR CN KR 230 V AC 50 Hz TW 110 V AC 60 Hz 3 Measured under the following conditions Area code Power requirements CN KR 220 V AC 50 Hz Models of other area code Rated Power Output at Stereo Mode 8 ohms 1 kHz THD 0
22. ENU gt to select the parameter you want to adjust 4 Press MENU or MENU to select the setting you want The setting is entered automatically Initial settings punos punouins bulfofuq fj Parameter Initial setting EF RE BAL L R XX BALANCE CTR XXX dB 0 dB SUR L XXX dB 0 dB SUR R XXX dB 0 dB S W XXX dB 0 dB Jm RANge COMP XXX OFF EFCT XXX STD STR DE595 only The parameters can be adjusted separately for MULTI CH IN continued 2788 Customizing sound field continued Front balance L TR BAL L R XX vv v Lets you adjust the balance between front left and right speakers re 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 Surround right level SUR R XXX dB Lets you adjust the level of the surround right speaker Sub woofer level S W XXX dB Lets you adjust the level of the sub woofer AAA Dynamic range compressor b RANGE COMP XXX Lets you compress the dynamic range of the sound track This may be useful when you want to watch movies at low volumes late at night We recommend using the MAX setting e To reproduce the sound track with no compression select OFF e To reproduce the sound track with the dynamic range intended by the recording engineer select STD
23. PIECAUtIONS cir 41 Troubleshooting i virata 4l Specifications sciura 44 Tables of settings using the MAIN MENU button 47 Adjustable parameters for each sound Heldere back page D STR DE595 only Models of area code CEL CEK only 498 About This Manual The instructions in this manual are for models STR DES95 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 About area codes The area code of the receiver you purchased is shown on the lower portion of the rear panel see the illustration below 4 XXX XXX XX AA Area code Any differences in operation according to the area code are clearly indicated in the text for example Models of area code AA only Tip The instructions in this manual describe the controls on the receiver You can also use the controls on the supplied remote if they have the same or similar names as those on the receiver For details on the use of your remote see pages 37 40 Note for the supplied remote For RM U306A STR DE495 only The MULTI CH button on the remote is not available List of Button Locations and Reference Pages How to use this page Use this page to find the location of butto
24. S O N Y 4 245 327 16 1 FM Stereo FM AM Receiver Operating Instructions Owner s Record The model and serial numbers are located at 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 DE595 STR DE495 2003 Sony Corporation 2GB To prevent fire or shock hazard do not expose the unit to rain or moisture To prevent fire do not cover the ventilation of the apparatus with newspapers table cloths curtains etc And don t place lighted candles on the apparatus To prevent fire or shock hazard do not place objects filled with liquids such as vases on the apparatus Don t throw away the battery with general house waste dispose of it correctly as chemical waste Do not install the appliance in a confined space such as a bookcase or built in cabinet For customers in the United States RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE COVER OR BACK NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within the product s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons This symbol is intended to alert the user to the
25. S may not work properly if the station you tuned to is not transmitting the RDS signal properly or if the signal strength is weak Displaying RDS information While receiving an RDS station press DISPLAY Each time you press the button RDS information on the display changes cyclically as follows Program Station name Frequency gt Program Type indication Radio Text indication Current Time indication in 24 hour system Sound field currently applied a Type of program being broadcast page 33 b Text messages sent by the RDS station Notes e If there is an emergency announcement by government authorities ALARM flashes in the display e When the message consists of 9 characters or more the message scrolls across the display e If a station does not provide a particular RDS service NO XXXX such as NO TEXT appears in the display Description of program types Program type Description indication Program type Description PHONE IN Programs where members of the indication public express their views by NEWS News programs phone or in a public forum AFFAIRS Topical programs that expand TRAVEL Programs about travel Not for on current news announcements that are located by INFO Programs offering information on TP TA a wide spectrum of subjects LEISURE Programs on recreational activities including consumer aff
26. Select the source component with input selector buttons e Make sure that INPUT MODE is set to ANALOG page 21 before recording from a digital component connected to the analog MD TAPE terminals 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 Receiver ANTENNA Outdoor FM antenna Ground wire not supplied To ground Radio stations cannot be tuned in e Check that the antennas are connected securely Adjust the antennas and connect an external antenna if necessary e The signal strength of the stations is too weak when tuning in with automatic tuning Use direct tuning e Make sure you set the tuning interval correctly when tuning in AM stations with direct tuning e No stations have been preset or the preset stations have been cleared when tuning by scanning preset stations Preset the stations page 31 e Press DISPLAY so that the frequency appears in the display RDS does not work e Make sure that you re tuned to an FM RDS station e Select a stronger FM station The RDS information that you want does not appear Contact the radio station and find out whether they actually provide the service in q
27. airs and such as gardening fishing medical advice cooking etc SPORT Sports programs JAZZ Jazz programs EDUCATE Educational programs such as COUNTRY Country music programs how to and advice programs NATION M Programs featuring the popular DRAMA Radio plays and serials music of the country or region CULTURE Programs about national or OLDIES Programs featuring oldies music regional culture such as language FOLK M Folk music programs and social concerns DOCUMENT Investigative features SCIENCE Programs about the natural sciences and technology NONE Any programs not defined above VARIED Other types of programs such as celebrity interviews panel games and comedy POP M Popular music programs ROCK M Rock music programs EASY M Easy Listening LIGHT M Instrumental vocal and choral music CLASSICS Performances of major orchestras chamber music opera etc OTHER M Music that does not fit into any categories above such as Rhythm amp Blues and Reggae WEATHER Weather information FINANCE Stock market reports and trading etc CHILDREN Programs for children SOCIAL Programs about people and the things that affect them RELIGION Programs of religious content s seopeoijg Burny il 3308 34 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
28. als 5 6 7 8 DODIGITAL DOPRO LOGIC II DTS 10 9 STEREO MONO RDS DTS Lights up when DTS signals are input Note When playing a DTS format disc be sure that you have made digital connections and that INPUT MODE is NOT set to ANALOG page 21 Tuner indicators Lights up when using the receiver to tune in radio stations etc See pages 29 33 for tuner operations Note RDS only appears for models of area code CEL CEK only SLEEP Lights up when sleep timer is activated D RANGE Lights up when dynamic range compression is activated See page 27 to adjust the dynamic range compression COAX Lights up when the source signal is a digital signal being input through the COAXIAL terminal OPT Lights up when the source signal is a digital signal being input through the OPTICAL terminal 13 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 14 Playback channel indicators The letters L C R etc indicate the channels being played back The boxes around the letters vary to show how the receiver downmixes the source sound based on the speakers settings When using sound fields like C ST EX the receiver adds reverberation based on the source sound L Front Left R Front Right C Center monau
29. ations 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 DES95 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 Amplifier section POWER OUTPUT Models of area code U CA Rated Power Output at Stereo Mode 8 ohms 40 Hz 20 kHz THD 0 09 STR DE595 90 W 90 W STR DE495 70W 70W Reference Power Output 8 ohms 40 Hz 20 kHz THD 0 09 STR DES95 FRONT 90 W ch CENTER 90 W SURR 90 W ch STR DE495 FRONT 70 W ch CENTER 70 W SURR 70 W ch 8 ohms 1 KHz THD 0 7 STR DES95 FRONT 100 W ch CENTER 100 W SURR 100 W ch STR DE495 FRONT 80 W ch CENTER 80 W SURR 80 W ch Models of area code CEL CEK Rated Power Output at Stereo Mode 8 ohms 1 kHz THD 0 7 STR DE595 100 W 100 W STR DE495 80 W 80 W Reference Power Output 8 ohms 1 kHz THD 0 7 STR DES95 FRONT 100 W ch CENTER 100 W SURR 100 W ch STR DE495 FRONT 80 W ch CENTER 80 W SURR 80 W ch Models of area code SP Rated Power Output at Stereo Mode 8 ohms 1 kHz THD 0 7 STR DE595 90 W 90 W STR DE495 70 W 70 W Reference Power Output 8 ohms 1 kHz THD 10 STR DES95 STR DE495 FRONT 110 W ch CENTER 110 W SURR 110 W ch FRONT 90 W ch C
30. ause malfunctions Use caution when placing the unit on surfaces that have been specially treated with wax oil polish etc as staining or discoloration of the surface may result On operation Before connecting other components be sure to turn off and unplug the receiver On cleaning Clean the cabinet panel and controls with a soft cloth slightly moistened with a mild detergent solution 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 Troubleshooting If you experience any of the following difficulties while using the receiver use this troubleshooting guide to help you remedy the problem Also see Checking the connections on page 20 to verify that the connections are correct There is no sound or only a very low level sound no matter which component is selected e Check that the speakers and components are connected securely and correctly Check that both the receiver and all components are turned on Check that the MASTER VOLUME control is not set at VOL MIN Press MUTING on the remote to cancel the muting function STR DE595 only Check that the SPEAKERS OFF A B A B button is not set to off and is set accordingly to your SPEAKERS FRONT system page 22 Check that the headphones are not connected The protective device on the receiver has bee
31. ct but the sound will be less distorted To return to stereo mode press FM MODE again The tuning scale differs depending on the area code as shown in the following table For details on area codes see page 4 Area code FM AM U CA 100kHz 10kHz CEL CEK SP CN 50 kHz 9 kHz TW KR AU E2 E3 50 kHz 9 kHz AR MX 50 kHz 10 kHz The AM tuning scale can be changed page 45 Automatic tuning If you don t know the frequency of the station you want you can let the receiver scan all available stations in your area 1 Press TUNER FM AM repeatedly to select the FM or AM band The last received station is tuned in 2 Press TUNING or TUNING Press TUNING to scan from low to high press TUNING to scan from high to low The receiver stops scanning whenever a station is received When the receiver reaches either end of the band Scanning is repeated in the same direction 3 To continue scanning press TUNING or TUNING again Preset tuning After you have tuned in stations using Direct Tuning or Automatic Tuning you can preset them to the receiver Then you can tune in any of the stations directly by entering its 2 character preset code using the supplied remote Up to 30 FM or AM stations can be preset The receiver will also scan all the stations that you have preset Before tuning to preset stations be sure to preset them by performing steps on Presetting radio stations page 3
32. d with multi channel format such as the Dolby Digital DVD This mode reproduces the sound characteristics of Sony Pictures Entertainment s studios Press MOVIE repeatedly to select C ST EX A C ST EX B or C ST EX C The MOVIE indicator lights up and the selected sound field is indicated in the display E 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 E C 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 E C ST EX C Cinema Studio EX C Reproduces the sound characteristics of the Sony Pictures Entertainment scoring stage This mode is ideal for watching musicals or classic films where music is featured in the soundtrack About Cinema Studio EX Cinema Studio EX consists of the following three elements e Virtual Multi Dimension Creates 5 sets of virtual speakers surrounding the listener from a single pair of actual surround speakers e Screen Depth Matching In a movie theater sound seems to come from inside the image reflected on the movie screen This element creates the same sensation in your listening room by shifting the sound of the
33. dicator 19 2 4 25 42 sobeg 29USs9J9Y pue suo 1 e 207 UO Ng JO ISIT F 508 658 Hooking Up the Components Required cords The following optional connection cords AY are required when you hook up the components pages 8 11 Audio cord not supplied White L i Red R E Audio video cord not supplied Yellow video LED White L audio cl E gt E gt Red R audio Video cord not supplied Yellow lt mam gt D Optical digital cord not supplied w E H Coaxial digital cord not supplied LI Ir Before you get started Monaural audio cord not supplied Black S Tip ED f Audio cord can be torn into two monaural audio cords i Component video cord not supplied STR DES595 only except for models of area code CEL CEK Green GLEE Blue ci e Turn off the power to all components before making any connections e Do not connect the AC power cord until all of the connections are completed e Be sure to make connections firmly to avoid hum and noise e When connecting an audio video cord be sure to match the color coded pins to the appropriate jacks on the components yellow video to yellow whit
34. dio signals is decoded with Dolby Pro Logic to create surround effects 4 channels E PLII MOV Pro Logic II Movie Performs the Pro Logic II movie mode decoding This setting is ideal for the movies encoded in Dolby Surround Besides this mode can reproduce the sound in 5 1 channel when watching the videos of old movies or in the dubbed language E PLII MUS Pro Logic II Music Performs the Pro Logic II music mode decoding This setting is ideal for the normal stereo sources such as CDs Note Dolby Pro Logic and Dolby Pro Logic II decoding does not function for DTS format signals Selecting a sound field You can enjoy surround sound simply by selecting one of the pre programmed sound fields according to the program you want to listen to Press To select MOVIE C ST EX A DIG C ST EX B DXN C ST EX C DIAN MUSIC HALL JAZZ CONCERT Sound field with mark use DCS technology 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 theater Digital Cinema Sound simulates an ideal movie theater sound environment based on the preference of the movie director Enjoying movies with Cinema Studio EX Cinema Studio EX is ideal for enjoying the movie software encode
35. drive Select Speaker System A Connected to the SPEAKERS FRONT A terminals SP A default setting Speaker System B SPB Connected to the SPEAKERS FRONT B terminals Both Speaker System SP A and SPB A and B Connected to the SPEAKERS FRONT A and B terminals Tf you do not want to drive Speaker System A and B press SPEAKERS OFF A B A B until SP A and SP B do not light up in the display no display Changing the display Press DIMMER repeatedly to adjust the brightness of the display 3 steps However when you press any button the display becomes the brightest setting temporary DISPLAY Each time you press DISPLAY the display changes cyclically as follows Index name of the component Selected component Sound field applied to the program source When the tuner is selected Index name of the preset station or program station name Frequency Program type indication Radio text Current time Sound field applied to the band or the preset station Index name appears only when you have assigned one to the component or preset station page 34 Index name does not appear when only blank spaces have been entered or it is the same as the input selector During RDS reception only Models of area code CEL CEK only See page 32 Enjoying Surround Sound You can take advantage of surround sound simply by selecting one of the receiver
36. e left audio to white and red right audio to red e When you connect optical digital cords insert the cord plugs straight in until they click into place Do not bend or tie the optical digital cord Antenna hookups AM loop antenna supplied FM wire antenna supplied VIDEOIN VIDEOIN VIDEOOUT VIDEOIN AUDIO OUT AUDOIN VIDEO 1 The shape of the connector varies depending on the area code Notes on antenna hookups e To prevent noise pickup keep the AM loop antenna away from the receiver and other components e Be sure to fully extend the FM wire antenna e After connecting the FM wire antenna keep it as horizontal as possible s usuodu0g 2U dn Buljyoop p 768 Audio component hookups MD Tape deck DIGITAL VIDEO IN VIDEOIN VIDEOOUT VIDEOIN VIDEO OUT M OL COAXIAL R AUDOIN p AUDI CD or Super Audio CD player STR DES95 only go8 Video component hookups DIGITAL ANTENNA DVD L VIDEO E ADON R ADOI VIDEO 2 DVD player coy wee COMPONENT VIDEO E LG ____ e MONITOR VIDEO OUT
37. e To reproduce a dramatic compression of the dynamic range select MAX Note Dynamic range compression is possible with Dolby Digital sources only Effect level EFCT XXX Lets you adjust the presence of the current surround effect Adjusting the tone parameters The TONE menu contains parameters that let you adjust the tone of the front speakers for optimum sound The settings are applied to all sound fields 1 Start playing a program source encoded with multi channel surround sound 2 Press MAIN MENU repeatedly to select lt TONE gt 3 Press MENU lt or MENU gt to select the parameter you want to adjust 4 Press MENU or MENU to select the setting you want The setting is stored automatically Initial settings Parameter Initial setting BASS XX dB 0 dB TREB XX dB 0 dB Bass BASS XX dB Lets you adjust the bass tone Treble TREB XX dB Lets you adjust the treble tone Resetting customized sound fields to the factory settings 1 If the power is on press 1 0 to turn off the power 2 Hold down 2CH and press 1 0 SF CLR appears in the display and all sound fields are reset at once 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 stati
38. e receiver 36 Operations Using the Remote RM U306A You can use the remote RM U306A to operate the components in your system Remote button description Before you use your rem ote se VO MO 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 IG on the receiver TEST TONE MAIN MENU Tip Under normal conditions the batteries should last for about 6 months When the remote no longer operates the receiver replace all batteries with new ones MENU MUTING MASTER VOL a TV CH Notes Do not leave the remote in an extremely hot or humid place Do not use a new battery with an old one Do not expose the remote sensor to direct sunlight or lighting apparatuses Doing so may cause a malfunction If you don t use the remote for an extended period of time remove the batteries to avoid possible damage from battery leakage and corrosion Y90EN NY 230wsy ey Buisn suonesodo it The tables below show the settings of each button Remote Operations Function Button SLEEP Receiver Activates the sleep function and the duration which the receiver turns off automatically VO Receiver Turns the receiver on or off continued 3768 380 Remote bution description continued Remote Operations Function
39. et to 23 feet 1 foot steps For models of area code U CA between Dy For models of area code U CA between Kim i DIST and 5 feet 1 foot steps RY DIST and 15 feet 1 foot steps uoneunojuj jeuonippy a7 Adjustable parameters for each sound field The adjusted BASS and TREB parameters are applied to all sound fields lt TONE gt BASS TREB 2CH ST J J A F D AUTO DOLBY PL J e PLII MOV o J PLII MUS J C ST EX A J J C ST EX B Q C ST EX C e HALL J J JAZZ CONCERT J MULTI CH IN PCM 96K The adjusted LEVEL parameters are applied to all the sound fields except for EFCT parameter For EFCT parameter the settings are stored individually for each sound field lt LEVEL gt FRONT CENTER SUR L SUR R S W D RANGE EFCT BAL LEVEL LEVEL LEVEL LEVEL COMP LEVEL 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 STR DES95 only d These parameters may not operate depending on the source or adjustments For details see each item in Adjusting the level parameters page 27 When these sound fields are selected there is no sound output from the sub woofer if the front speaker size is set to LARGE However sound will be output from the sub woofer if t
40. fore operating the unit check that the operating voltage is identical with your local power supply The operating voltage is indicated on the nameplate at the rear of the receiver The unit is not disconnected from the AC power source mains as long as it is connected to the wall outlet even if the receiver itself has been turned off If you are not going to use the receiver for a long time be sure to disconnect the receiver from the wall outlet To disconnect the AC power cord grasp the plug itself never pull the cord Models of area code U CA only One blade of the plug is wider than the other for the purpose of safety and will fit into the wall outlet only one way If you are unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet contact your dealer AC power cord must be changed only at the qualified service shop On heat buildup Although the unit heats up during operation this is not a malfunction If you continuously use this unit at a large volume the cabinet temperature of the top side and bottom rises considerably To avoid burning yourself do not touch the cabinet On placement Place the receiver in a location with adequate ventilation to prevent heat buildup and prolong the life of the receiver Do not place the receiver near heat sources or in a place subject to direct sunlight excessive dust or mechanical shock Do not place anything on top of the cabinet that might block the ventilation holes and c
41. he preset station you want Each time you press the button the receiver tunes in one preset station at a time in the corresponding order and direction as follows gt A2 lt gt A0 gt B1 lt gt B2 gt C0 gt C2 lt C1 Using the preset codes Use the supplied remote to perform the following operations For details on the buttons used in this section see pages 37 40 1 Press TUNER on the remote The last received station is tuned in 2 Press SHIFT to select a memory page A B or C then press the preset number of the station you want using the numeric buttons s seopeoijg Burny if 31 3268 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 If you are not familiar with the RDS services in your area check with your local radio stations for details Receiving RDS broadcasts Simply select a station on the FM band using direct tuning page 29 automatic tuning page 30 or preset tuning page 30 When you tune in a station that provides RDS services the RDS indicator lights up and the program station name normally appears in the display Note RD
42. he digital input signal contains LFE signals Sony Corporation Printed in Malaysia http www sony net
43. hen start playing the video tape or DVD you want to record Tip You can record the sound from any audio source onto a video tape while copying from a video tape or DVD Locate the point where you want to start recording from another audio source select the program source then start playback The audio from that source will be recorded onto the audio track of the video tape instead of the audio from the original medium To resume audio recording from the original medium select the video source again Notes e Make sure to make both digital and analog connections to the VIDEO 2 and DVD inputs Analog recording is not possible if you make only digital connections e STR DES95 only When MULTI CH IN is selected the analog audio signals of the current input source is output from the REC OUT jacks Using the Sleep Timer You can set the receiver to turn off automatically at a specified time Press SLEEP on the remote while the power is on Each time you press the button the display changes cyclically as follows 2 00 00 1 30 00 1 00 00 0 30 00 gt OFF Tip To check the remaining time before the receiver turns off press SLEEP The remaining time appears in the display Adjustments using the SET UP menu The SET UP menu allows you to make the following adjustments 1 Press MAIN MENU repeatedly to select lt SET UP gt suonesado 12410 F 2 Press MENU lt or MENU gt to select the parameter
44. ing MAIN MENU To reset to NORM SP do the same procedure When you select MICRO SP the speaker size and sub woofer selection has been configurated as follows Speaker Settings FRONT SMALL CENTER SMALL SURROUND SMALL SUB WOOFER YES You cannot change the configuration if you select MICRO SP Parameter Initial setting gw SUB WOOFER S W XXX YES Xp RE FRONT XXXXX LARGE Cc CENTER XXXXX LARGE SA SURROUND XXXXX LARGE EE IR DIST X X m XX ft 3 0 m 10 ft DIST X X m XX ft 3 0 m 10 ft Li Sa DIST X X m XX ft 3 0 m 10 ft 168 PL XXXX LOW You can set this parameter only when you select NORM SP The default unit for models of area code U CA is Tt The default unit for models of other area code is m E Sub woofer selection swt S W XXX e If you connect a sub woofer select YES e Ifyou do not connect a sub woofer select NO This activates the bass redirection circuitry and outputs the LFE signals from other speakers e 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 E Front speaker size ILE RE XXXXX e Ifyou connect large speakers that will effectively reproduce bass frequencies select LARGE No
45. just the level of the surround speakers and sub woofer from the DVD player or multi channel decoder See page 13 for details on speaker system hookup DIGITAL ANTENNA VIDEOOUT VIDEOIN VOEOIN VIDEON IK VIDEO 1 Wo MULTI CH OUT DVD player Multichannel decoder etc szueouoduiog 2U dn b6uNjooH 10 55 12 Other hookups AC power cord R L FRONT B R L FRONT A CENTER DA 8 16 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 VOLTAGE SELECTOR 120V 220V 240V R L SURROUND gt To a wall outlet Connecting the AC power cord Before connecting the AC power cord of this receiver to a wall outlet connect the speaker system to the receiver page 13 Connect the AC power cord s of your audio video components to a wall outlet Hooking Up and Setting Up the Speaker System Speaker system hookups Required cords Speaker cords not supplied E Monaural audio cord not supplied _ Black Bp OP Active sub woofer Front speaker A Front speaker
46. n activated because of a short circuit PROTECT flashes Turn off the receiver eliminate the short circuit problem and turn on the power again uoneunojuj EUOINIPPY continued 4158 Troubleshooting continued There is no sound from a specific component e Check that the component is connected correctly to the audio input jacks for that component e Check that the cord s used for the connection is are fully inserted into the jacks on both the receiver and the component Check that you have selected the correct component on the receiver There is no sound from one of the front speakers Connect a pair of headphones to the PHONES jack to verify that sound is output from the headphones page 22 Tf only one channel is output from the headphones the component may not be connected to the receiver correctly Check that all the cords are fully inserted into the jacks on both the receiver and the component If both channels are output from the headphones the front speaker may not be connected to the receiver correctly Check the connection of the front speaker which is not outputting any sound The left and right sounds are unbalanced or reversed e Check that the speakers and components are connected correctly and securely e Adjust balance parameters in the LEVEL menu There is severe hum or noise e Check that the speakers and components are connected securely e Check that the connecting
47. n you change the tuning scale To reset the scale to 10 kHz or 9 kHz repeat the procedure Video section Inputs Video 1 Vp p 75 ohms Component Video STR DE595 only except for models of area code CEL CEK Y 1 Vp p 75 ohms P B Y 0 7 Vp p 75 ohms P R Y 0 7 Vp p 75 ohms Outputs Video 1 Vp p 75 ohms Component Video STR DE595 only except for models of area code CEL CEK Y 1 Vp p 75 ohms P B Y 0 7 Vp p 75 ohms P R Y 0 7 Vp p 75 ohms General Power requirements Area code Power requirements U CA MX 120 V AC 60 Hz CEL CEK 230 V AC 50 60 Hz SP AR CN KR 220 230 V AC 50 60 Hz E2 E3 120 220 240 V AC 50 60 Hz TW 110 V AC 50 60 Hz AU 240 V AC 50Hz Power consumption Area code Power consumption U MX STR DE595 210 W CA STR DE595 310 VA STR DE495 250 VA CEL CEK KR STR DE595 210 W AU STR DE495 180 W SP STR DE595 180 W STR DE495 180 W CN STR DE595 205 W E2 E3 AR STR DE595 210 W TW STR DE495 360 W Power consumption during standby mode 0 3 W Dimensions 430 x 145 x 298 mm 16 7 8 x 5 6 8 x 11 6 8 in including projecting parts and controls Mass Approx STR DES95 7 5 kg 16 Ib 9 oz STR DE495 7 2 kg 15 lb 14 oz Supplied accessories FM wire antenna 1 AM loop antenna 1 Remote commander RM U306A 1 R6 size AA batteries 2 For details on the area code of the component you are using see page
48. ns that are mentioned in the text Illustration number DISPLAY 2 t Name of button part 22 32 43 t Reference page Main unit ALPHABETICAL ORDER A L A F D button indicator 21 23 25 CD STR DE495 only CD SACD STR DES95 only 21 DIMMER 3 22 DISPLAY 2 Display 11 22 DVD 7 21 ENTER 15 34 36 FM MODE Pg 30 INPUT MODE 13 21 IR receptor 4 9 21 Ke 22 32 43 7 43 M 0 P Z MAIN MENU 14 16 27 28 34 PHONES jack 28 22 26 42 35 47 PRESET TUNING 24 31 46 MASTER VOLUME 13 20 21 SPEAKERS OFF A B A B 41 STR DE595 only 29 13 22 MD TAPE 8 21 41 MEMORY 27 29 31 TUNER FM AM 10 21 30 31 MENU 16 16 27 28 34 35 34 47 TUNING 25 30 MENU lt gt 17 16 27 28 34 35 VIDEO 1 5 21 47 VIDEO 2 6 21 MOVIE button indicator 20 24 42 NUMBERS AND SYMBOLS MULTI CHANNEL DECODING indicator STR DE595 only 23 2CH button indicator 22 23 25 21 28 MULTI CH IN STR DE595 only Vd power 1 15 20 28 29 36 18 21 46 MUSIC button in
49. on Recording Before you begin make sure you ve connected all components properly Recording on an audio tape or MiniDisc You can record on a cassette tape or MiniDisc using the receiver See the operating instructions of your cassette deck or MD deck if you need help 1 Select the component to be recorded 2 Prepare the component for playing For example insert a CD into the CD player 3 Insert a blank tape or MD into the recording deck and adjust the recording level if necessary 4 Start recording on the recording deck then start playback on the playback component Notes Sound adjustments do not affect the signal output from the MD TAPE OUT jacks e STR DES595 only When MULTI CH IN is selected the analog audio signals of the current input source is output from the REC OUT jack Some sources contain copy guards to prevent recording In this case you may not be able to record from the sources 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 1 Select the program source to be recorded 2 Prepare the component for playing For example insert the DVD you want to record into the DVD player 3 Insert a blank video tape into the VCR VIDEO 1 for recording 4 start recording on the recording VCR t
50. ons in alphabetical order without redundancy Additionally it only stores the stations with the clearest signals If you want to store FM or AM stations one by one see Presetting radio stations on page 31 1 Press 1 0 to turn off the receiver 2 Hold down MEMORY and press 1 0 to turn the receiver back on AUTO BETICAL SELECT appears in the display and the receiver scans and stores all the FM and FM RDS stations in the broadcast area For RDS stations the tuner first checks for stations broadcasting the same program then stores only the one with the clearest signal The selected RDS stations are sorted alphabetically by their Program Service name then assigned a 2 character preset code For more details on RDS see page 32 Regular FM stations are assigned 2 character preset codes and stored after the RDS station When done FINISH appears in the display momentarily and the receiver returns to the normal operation Notes Do not press any button on the receiver or supplied remote during autobetical operation If you move to another area repeat this procedure to store stations in your new area For details on tuning the stored stations see page 31 If you move the antenna after storing stations with this procedure the stored settings may no longer be valid If this happens repeat this procedure to store the stations again Direct tuning You can enter a frequency of the station you want
51. or when you want to clear the receiver s memory do the following 1 Turn off the receiver 2 Hold down 1 for 5 seconds INITIAL appears in the display The following are reset to their factory settings e All settings in the SET UP LEVEL and TONE menus e The sound field memorized for each function and preset station e All sound field parameters All preset stations e All index names for input selectors and preset stations e The master volume is set to VOL MIN Performing initial setup operations Before using your receiver for the first time adjust SET UP parameters so that the receiver correspond to your system For the adjustable parameters see the table on page 47 See pages 15 20 for speaker settings and pages 35 36 for other settings Multi channel surround setup For the best possible surround sound all speakers should be the same distance from the listening position However the receiver lets you place the center speaker up to 1 5 meters 5 feet closer and the surround speakers up to 4 5 meters 15 feet closer to the listening position The front speakers can be placed from 1 0 to 7 0 meters 3 to 23 feet from the listening position Q You can place the surround speakers either behind you or to the side depending on the shape of your room etc However we recommend that you place the surround speakers behind you When placing surround speakers to yo
52. ou to select the decoding mode you want for your audio sound Mode Decoding Mode A F D AUTO As encoded DOLBY PL Dolby Pro Logic PLIT MOV i Dolby Pro Logic II PLIT MUS Decoding the input audio signal automatically Press A F D repeatedly to select A F D AUTO The A F D indicator lights up This mode automatically detects the type of audio signal being input Dolby Digital DTS or standard 2 channel stereo and performs the proper decoding if necessary This mode presents the sound as it was recorded encoded without adding any effects e g reverberation However if there are no low frequency signals Dolby Digital LFE etc it will generate a low frequency signal for output to the sub woofer continued punos punouins bulfofuq fj 9308 Enjoying higher fidelity sound continued Enjoying stereo sound in multi channel Dolby Pro Logic II This receiver incorporates with Dolby Pro Logic II which has movie mode and music mode and the receiver can reproduce the 2 channel sound in 5 1 channel through Dolby Pro Logic IL Press A F D repeatedly to select DOLBY PL PLII MOV or PLII MUS The A F D indicator lights up and the selected type of decoding is indicated in the display M DOLBY PL Dolby Pro Logic Performs the Pro Logic decoding Software with multi channel surround audio signals is played back according to the way it was recorded Software with 2 channel au
53. presence of important operating and maintenance servicing instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance WARNING This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help CAUTION You are cautioned that any changes or modification not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment Note to CATV system installer This reminder is provided to call CATV system installer s at
54. put hookups 11 Other HoOOkUps sisiraan 12 Hooking Up and Setting Up the Speaker System Speaker system hookups 13 Performing initial setup operations 15 Multi channel surround setup 15 Checking the connections 20 Basic Operations Selecting the component 21 Changing the display n 22 Enjoying Surround Sound Using only the front speakers 2 Channel Stereo Enjoying higher fidelity sound Selecting a sound field Understanding the multi channel surround displays c cece 26 Customizing sound fields 27 Receiving Broadcasts Storing FM stations automatically AUTOBETICAL Direct tuning Automatic tuning eeeeeeeeneeeseeeees Preset CUMING 5 ccastvscisvssessedys cotest Aacecstvarvs 30 Using the Radio Data System RDS ensanse nises 32 Other Operations Naming preset stations and program ooe e E EEST 34 Recording rari 34 Using the Sleep Timer eee 35 Adjustments using the SET UP ment 35 Changing the command mode of the TECCIVET ss sisscrivi onirici iii 36 Operations Using the Remote RM U306A Before you use your remote 37 Remote button description 37 Changing the factory setting of an input selector button 40 Additional Information
55. r the same LD player time DVD player MD deck DAT deck 0 9 Receiver Use with SHIFT button to preset radio station or tuning to preset stations and with D TUNING for direct tuning CD player Selects track numbers VCD player 0 selects track 10 LD player MD deck DAT deck TV VCR Selects channel numbers Satellite tuner gt 10 CD player Selects track numbers VCD player over 10 LD player MD deck Tape deck Remote Operations Function Remote Operations Function Button Button ENTER TV VCR After selecting a channel Il VCR Pauses play or record Satellite tuner disc or track using the CD player Also start recording LD player numeric buttons press to VCD player with components in MD deck enter the value LD player record standby DAT deck DVD player Tape deck MD deck RETURN VCD player Go back to previous DAT deck meni Tape deck CH Receiver Scans and selects preset E VCR Stops play PRESET stations CD player VCD player TV VCR Selects preset channel LD piayet Satellite tuner DVD playeiy MD player I lt 4 lt gt gt I VCR Skips tracks DAT deck CD player Tape deck a ANT VCR Selects output signal TV VTR from the aerial terminal i TV signal or VCR MD deck a DAT deck Been Tape deck D SKIP CD player Skips discs multi disc lt lt CD player Searches tracks forward VCD player changer only DVD player VCD player or backward MD deck DVD player V
56. ral SL Surround Left SR Surround Right S Surround monaural or the surround components obtained by Pro Logic processing Example Recording format Front Surround 3 2 Output channel Surround speakers absent Sound Field A F D AUTO mE SL SR Customizing sound fields By adjusting the surround parameters and the tone characteristics of the front speakers you can customize the sound fields to suit your particular listening situation Once you customize a sound field the changes are stored in the memory indefinitely You can change a customized sound field any time by making new adjustments to the parameters See the tables on back page for the parameters available in each sound field To get the most from multi channel surround sound Position your speakers and do the procedures described in Multi channel surround setup starting from page 15 before you customize a sound field Adjusting the level parameters The LEVEL menu contains parameters that let you adjust the balance and volumes of each speaker You can also customize various aspects of the current sound field The settings are applied to all sound fields except for EFCT parameter For EFCT parameter the settings are stored individually for each sound field 1 Start playing a program source encoded with multi channel surround sound 2 Press MAIN MENU repeatedly to select lt LEVEL gt 3 Press MENU lt or M
57. rmally select LARGE e Ifthe sound is distorted or you feel a lack of surround effects when using multi channel surround sound select SMALL to activate the bass redirection circuitry and output the front channel bass frequencies from the sub woofer e When the front speakers are set to SMALL the center and surround speakers are also automatically set to SMALL unless previously set to NO e When the sub woofer is set to NO the front speakers are automatically set to LARGE and you cannot change this setting E Center speaker size 1C XXXXX e 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 e Ifthe sound is distorted or you feel a lack of surround effects when using multi channel surround sound select SMALL to activate the bass redirection circuitry and output the center channel bass frequencies from the front speakers if set to LARGE or sub woofer e If you do not connect a center speaker select NO The sound of the center channel will be output from the front speakers I D v E Surround speaker size SU XXXXX e Ifyou connect large speakers that will effectively reproduce bass frequencies select LARGE Normally select LARGE However
58. tal parts of the receiver Examples of poor conditions of the speaker cord Stripped speaker cord is touching another speaker terminal 140 Stripped cords are touching each other due to excessive removal of insulation Stripped cords are not fully attached and are touching the rear panel of the receiver After connecting all the components speakers and AC power cord output a test tone to check that all the speakers are connected correctly For details on outputting a test tone see page 20 If no sound is heard from a speaker while outputting a test tone or a test tone is output from a speaker other than the one whose name is currently displayed on the receiver the speaker may be short circuited If this happens check the speaker connection again To avoid damaging your speakers Make sure that you turn down the volume before you turn off the receiver When you turn on the receiver the volume remains at the level you turn off the receiver 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 Tip To check the audio output during settings to set up while outputting the sound check the connection page 20 Clearing the receiver s memory Before using your receiver for the first time
59. tention to Article 820 40 of the NEC that provides guidelines for proper grounding and in particular specifies that the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the building as close to the point of cable entry as practical For customers in Canada CAUTION TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT FULLY INSERT CAUTION TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT USE THIS POLARIZED AC PLUG WITH AN EXTENSION CORD RECEPTACLE OR OTHER OUTLET UNLESS THE BLADES CAN BE FULLY INSERTED TO PREVENT BLADE EXPOSURE Except for customers in Europe ENERGY STAR is a U S registered mark Greig As an ENERGY STAR partner Sony Corporation has determined that this product meets the ENERGY STAR guidelines for energy efficiency This receiver incorporates Dolby Digital and Pro Logic Surround and the DTS Digital Surround System 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 Table of Contents List of Button Locations and Reference Pages Main UNI t ae 5 Hooking Up the Components Required Cordsen 6 Antenna hookups ie 7 Audio component hookups 8 Video component hookups 9 Digital component hookups 10 Multi channel in
60. uestion If so the service may be temporarily out of order There is no picture or an unclear picture appears on the TV screen or monitor Select the appropriate input selector on the receiver e Set your TV to the appropriate input mode e Move your TV away from the audio components The remote does not function STR DE495 only The MULTI CH button on the remote is not available Point the remote at the remote sensor Il on the receiver Make sure you select AV2 as the command mode of the receiver page 36 Remove any obstacles in the path between the remote and the receiver Replace both batteries in the remote with new ones if they are weak Make sure you select the correct input selector on the remote If the remote is set to operate the TV only use the remote to select a source or component other than TV before operating the receiver or other component If you are unable to remedy the problem using the troubleshooting guide Clearing the receiver s memory may remedy the problem page 15 However note that all memorized settings will be reset to their factory settings and you will have to readjust all settings on the receiver If the problem persist Consult your nearest Sony dealer uoneunojuj EUOINIPPY Models of area code CEL CEK only Clearing the receiver s memory To clear See All memorized settings page 15 Customized sound fields page 28 43 Specific
61. ugh bass you can use the BASS parameter in the TONE menu to boost the bass levels To adjust the bass see page 28 AA E Front speaker distance ILE R DIST X X m XX ft Set the distance from your listening position to the front speakers on page 15 E Center speaker distance Ick DIST X X m XX ft Set the distance from your listening position to the center speaker Center speaker distance should be set from a distance equal to the front speaker distance on page 15 to a distance 1 5 meters 5 feet closer to your listening position on page 15 M Surround speaker distance JS SR DIST X X m XX ft Set the distance from your listening position to the surround speakers Surround speaker distance should be set from a distance equal to the front speaker distance on page 15 to a distance 4 5 meters 15 feet closer to your listening position on page 15 18 Tip The receiver allows you to input the speaker position in terms of distance However it is not possible to set the center speaker further than the front speakers Also the center speaker cannot be set more than 1 5 meters 5 feet closer than the front speakers Likewise the surround speakers can not be set further away from the listening position than the front speakers And they can be no more than 4 5 meters 15 feet closer This is because incorrect speaker placement is not conducive to enjoy surround so
62. und Please note that setting the speaker distance closer than the actual location of the speakers will cause a delay in the output of the sound from that speaker In other words the speaker will sound like it is further away For example setting the center speaker distance 1 2 m 3 6 feet closer than the actual speaker position will create a fairly realistic sensation of being inside the screen If you cannot obtain a satisfactory surround effect because the surround speakers are too close setting the surround speaker distance closer shorter than the actual distance will create a larger sound stage Adjusting these parameter while listening to the sound often results in much better surround sound Give it a try Y E Surround speaker placement CER Ken 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 Select PL HIGH if the location of your surround speakers corresponds to section These parameters are not available when Surround speaker size i isnt is set to NO Tip The surround speaker placement parameter is designed specifically for implementation of the Digital Cinema Sound modes with virtual elements With the Digital Cinema Sound modes speaker
63. ur side long room continued wia shgs 1ayeeds oy dn 6uz gt s pue dN BuryooH Il 15 Multi channel surround setup continued When placing surround speakers behind you wide room Note Do not place the center speaker further away from the listening position than the front speakers Normal Speaker and Micro Satellite Speaker If you are using Select Normal Speakers NORM SP Micro Satellite Speakers MICRO SP Tip 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 The speaker may also be damaged at high volume position Specifying the speaker parameters 1 Press MAIN MENU repeatedly to select lt SET UP gt 2 Press MENU lt or MENU gt to select the parameter you want to adjust 3 Press MENU or MENU to select the setting you want The setting is entered automatically 4 Repeat steps 2 and 3 until you have set all of the parameters that follow Initial settings The speaker size and the sub woofer selection has been preset to NORM SP You can adjust the speaker size and sub woofer selection when you select NORM SP page 17 To select MICRO SP turn off the power then turn on again while press
64. ut mode of the TV VOR Command mods vee gt e Some functions explained in this section may not VCR command mode VTR 3 9 work depending on the model of the receiver TV 0 e The above explanation is intended to serve as an DSS Digital Satellite Receiver 310 example only Therefore depending on the component the above DVD ENTER operation may not be possible or may operate VCD player Hea differently than described STR DE495 only The MULTI CH function is not available for set operation Changing the factory setting of an input selector button If the factory settings of the input selector buttons do not match your system components you can change them For example if you have a tape deck and you do not have an MD deck you can assign the MD TAPE button to your tape deck Note that the settings of the TUNER button cannot be changed 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 To reset a button to its factory setting Repeat the above procedure To reset all the input selector buttons to their factory setting Press 1 0 AV 1 0 and MASTER VOL at the same time Additional Information Precautions On safety Should any solid object or liquid fall into the cabinet unplug the receiver and have it checked by qualified personnel before operating it any further On power sources Be
65. ut when you play a Super Audio CD on the Super Audio CD player connected to the CD SACD OPTICAL IN jack on this unit Connect to the analog input jacks CD SACD IN jacks Refer to the operating instructions supplied with the Super Audio CD player Satellite tuner or DVD player ADDOL R ADON VIDEO 1 DVD player etc Make either coaxial or optical connections We recommend making coaxial connections instead of optical connections 10 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 Alternatively the multi channel input jacks can be used to connect an external multi channel decoder 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 Refer to the operating instructions supplied with your DVD player multi channel decoder etc for details on the multi channel hookups Notes When using the connections described below ad

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