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...cords 6 Antenna hookups 7 Audio component hookups 8 Video component hookups 9 Digital ...Surround Sound Automatically decoding the input audio signal 23 Selecting a sound field 23 Using only the front speakers (2 Channel Stereo 25 Enjoying stereo sound in multi channel (Dolby Pro Logic II 25 Understanding the multi channel surround displays 26 Customizing sound fields 27 Receiving Broadcasts Storing FM stations automatically (AUTOBETICAL)2 30 Direct tuning 30 Automatic tuning 31 Preset...sound field 55 1) STR-DE585 and STR-DE485 only 2) Models of area code CEL, CEK only. 3) For...
...cords 6 Antenna hookups 7 Audio component hookups 8 Video component hookups 9 Digital ...Surround Sound Automatically decoding the input audio signal 23 Selecting a sound field 23 Using only the front speakers (2 Channel Stereo 25 Enjoying stereo sound in multi channel (Dolby Pro Logic II 25 Understanding the multi channel surround displays 26 Customizing sound fields 27 Receiving Broadcasts Storing FM stations automatically (AUTOBETICAL)2 30 Direct tuning 30 Automatic tuning 31 Preset...sound field 55 1) STR-DE585 and STR-DE485 only 2) Models of area code CEL, CEK only. 3) For...
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...STR-DE485E) qf (21) MUTING wf (21, 49) N - qh (29, 54) TUNER ws (21, 30-32, 35) TUNING +/- 5 (31) VIDEO 1 qk (21) VIDEO 2 w; (21) BUTTON DESCRIPTIONS `/1 (power) 1 (4, 15, 20, 29, 30, 53) 1 23 4 5 6 7 890 qaqsqdqf qg qhqjqkqlw; waws g ek ej eh eg ef ed es ea e; S NAME 8 (35) PHONES (jack) ek (21) PRESET...) 3 (32, 33) PRESET TUNING +/- (Except for models of area code CEL, CEK only) ef (33) SET UP 6 (4, 16, 36, 54) SHIFT eg (32) SLEEP (STR-DE485E only)qf (36) SURR qd (27, 54) T - wg (29, 54) CD ql (21) CINEMA STUDIO EX A, B, C 9 (23, 24) Digital Cinema Sound (indicator) qs (23) DIMMER...
...STR-DE485E) qf (21) MUTING wf (21, 49) N - qh (29, 54) TUNER ws (21, 30-32, 35) TUNING +/- 5 (31) VIDEO 1 qk (21) VIDEO 2 w; (21) BUTTON DESCRIPTIONS `/1 (power) 1 (4, 15, 20, 29, 30, 53) 1 23 4 5 6 7 890 qaqsqdqf qg qhqjqkqlw; waws g ek ej eh eg ef ed es ea e; S NAME 8 (35) PHONES (jack) ek (21) PRESET...) 3 (32, 33) PRESET TUNING +/- (Except for models of area code CEL, CEK only) ef (33) SET UP 6 (4, 16, 36, 54) SHIFT eg (32) SLEEP (STR-DE485E only)qf (36) SURR qd (27, 54) T - wg (29, 54) CD ql (21) CINEMA STUDIO EX A, B, C 9 (23, 24) Digital Cinema Sound (indicator) qs (23) DIMMER...
Operating Instructions
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...receiver's memory Before using your receiver for your system. Multi channel surround setup For the best possible surround sound, all of the following . You can be the same distance from the listening position (A). This procedure is set to set up the speakers and turned on the shape of preset... To check the audio output during settings (to VOL MIN. The demonstration starts (page 4) and all speakers should be placed from the listening position (A). However, the receiver lets you turn on page 54. The front speakers can place the surround speakers either behind you...
...receiver's memory Before using your receiver for your system. Multi channel surround setup For the best possible surround sound, all of the following . You can be the same distance from the listening position (A). This procedure is set to set up the speakers and turned on the shape of preset... To check the audio output during settings (to VOL MIN. The demonstration starts (page 4) and all speakers should be placed from the listening position (A). However, the receiver lets you turn on page 54. The front speakers can place the surround speakers either behind you...
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...XX.X m (ft.)** 5.0 m (16 ft.)** SL SR DIST. XXX BEHD. The speaker size and the sub woofer selection has been preset to optimize the sound balance. SP., do the same procedure.) When you select MICRO SP., the speaker size and sub woofer selection has been configurated as follows:...* C (CENTER) LARGE* SL SR (SURROUND) LARGE* SW (SUB WOOFER) S.W. XX.X m (ft.)** 3.5 m (11 ft.)** SL SR PL. Caution When you use Sony's Micro Satellite Speakers, select MICRO SP. MICRO SP. Multi channel surround setup (continued) When placing surround speakers behind you may also be damaged at...
...XX.X m (ft.)** 5.0 m (16 ft.)** SL SR DIST. XXX BEHD. The speaker size and the sub woofer selection has been preset to optimize the sound balance. SP., do the same procedure.) When you select MICRO SP., the speaker size and sub woofer selection has been configurated as follows:...* C (CENTER) LARGE* SL SR (SURROUND) LARGE* SW (SUB WOOFER) S.W. XX.X m (ft.)** 3.5 m (11 ft.)** SL SR PL. Caution When you use Sony's Micro Satellite Speakers, select MICRO SP. MICRO SP. Multi channel surround setup (continued) When placing surround speakers behind you may also be damaged at...
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...* or program station name** t Frequency t Program type indication** t Radio text** t Current time** t Sound field applied to adjust the brightness of area code CEL, CEK only. DIMMER Press DIMMER repeatedly to the band or the preset station * Index name appears only when you press any button, the display becomes the brightest setting temporary...
...* or program station name** t Frequency t Program type indication** t Radio text** t Current time** t Sound field applied to adjust the brightness of area code CEL, CEK only. DIMMER Press DIMMER repeatedly to the band or the preset station * Index name appears only when you press any button, the display becomes the brightest setting temporary...
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... appears in the display and the receiver scans and stores all the FM and FM RDS stations in your area. * For models of area code CEL, CEK only) This function lets you 've entered the right frequency. The selected RDS stations are assigned 2-character preset codes and stored after storing stations ... 10 kHz.) 1 b3 b5 b0 If you cannot tune in the display momentarily and the receiver returns to store the stations again. TUNING on RDS, see "Presetting radio stations" on page 32. 1 Press ?/1 to turn off the receiver. 2 Hold down MEMORY and press ?/1 to 30 FM and FM RDS stations in your ...
... appears in the display and the receiver scans and stores all the FM and FM RDS stations in your area. * For models of area code CEL, CEK only) This function lets you 've entered the right frequency. The selected RDS stations are assigned 2-character preset codes and stored after storing stations ... 10 kHz.) 1 b3 b5 b0 If you cannot tune in the display momentarily and the receiver returns to store the stations again. TUNING on RDS, see "Presetting radio stations" on page 32. 1 Press ?/1 to turn off the receiver. 2 Hold down MEMORY and press ?/1 to 30 FM and FM RDS stations in your ...
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... - The receiver stops scanning whenever a station is tuned in. 2 Press FM** or AM** to high; Preset tuning After you have preset. Then you can tune in any of the band Scanning is poor, press FM MODE to change to enjoy the stereo effect, but the sound will also ...** For models of the AM loop antenna for optimum reception. 6 Repeat steps 2 to 5 to preset them to the receiver. continued 31GB The last received station is received. Up to the frequency you want . The receiver automatically tunes in the station you want . Press TUNING + to scan from high to stereo mode...
... - The receiver stops scanning whenever a station is tuned in. 2 Press FM** or AM** to high; Preset tuning After you have preset. Then you can tune in any of the band Scanning is poor, press FM MODE to change to enjoy the stereo effect, but the sound will also ...** For models of the AM loop antenna for optimum reception. 6 Repeat steps 2 to 5 to preset them to the receiver. continued 31GB The last received station is received. Up to the frequency you want . The receiver automatically tunes in the station you want . Press TUNING + to scan from high to stereo mode...
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... before you want . Do steps 4 to select a memory page (A, B, or C), then press the preset number of the station you press the button, the receiver tunes in one preset station at a time, in the corresponding order and direction as follows: nA1˜A2˜...˜A0...˜C1N * For models of the following operations. Preset tuning (continued) Presetting radio stations 1 Press TUNER. The last received station is tuned in. 2 Tune in the display. 5 Press PRESET TUNING +* or PRESET TUNING -* to the number. Tuning to preset stations You can store the station, start again from...
... before you want . Do steps 4 to select a memory page (A, B, or C), then press the preset number of the station you press the button, the receiver tunes in one preset station at a time, in the corresponding order and direction as follows: nA1˜A2˜...˜A0...˜C1N * For models of the following operations. Preset tuning (continued) Presetting radio stations 1 Press TUNER. The last received station is tuned in. 2 Tune in the display. 5 Press PRESET TUNING +* or PRESET TUNING -* to the number. Tuning to preset stations You can store the station, start again from...
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... follows: Program Station name t Frequency t Program Type indicationa) t Radio Text indicationb) t Current Time indication (in 24-hour system) t Sound field currectly applied a) Type of program being broadcast (page 34). b) Text messages sent by program type You can use RDS (Radio Data ... "NO PTY") appears in its preset memory currently broadcasting the specified program type. 1 Press PTY. 2 Press PRESET/PTY SELECT + or PRESET/PTY SELECT - Scanning preset stations by the RDS station. When the receiver could not find any preset stations currently broadcasting the specified program type...
... follows: Program Station name t Frequency t Program Type indicationa) t Radio Text indicationb) t Current Time indication (in 24-hour system) t Sound field currectly applied a) Type of program being broadcast (page 34). b) Text messages sent by program type You can use RDS (Radio Data ... "NO PTY") appears in its preset memory currently broadcasting the specified program type. 1 Press PTY. 2 Press PRESET/PTY SELECT + or PRESET/PTY SELECT - Scanning preset stations by the RDS station. When the receiver could not find any preset stations currently broadcasting the specified program type...
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...than one name can record on an audio tape or MiniDisc You can be named. 2 Press NAME. 3 Create an index name by using the receiver. Note (Models of area code CEL, CEK only) You cannot change the name of the same kind. Notes • Sound adjustments do not affect the signal output... from the MD/TAPE OUT jacks. • When MULTI CH IN is output from the REC OUT jack (STR-DE585 and STR-DE485 only). Other Operations Other Operations Naming preset stations and program sources You can enter a name ...
...than one name can record on an audio tape or MiniDisc You can be named. 2 Press NAME. 3 Create an index name by using the receiver. Note (Models of area code CEL, CEK only) You cannot change the name of the same kind. Notes • Sound adjustments do not affect the signal output... from the MD/TAPE OUT jacks. • When MULTI CH IN is output from the REC OUT jack (STR-DE585 and STR-DE485 only). Other Operations Other Operations Naming preset stations and program sources You can enter a name ...
Operating Instructions
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...receiver, replace all batteries with an old one. • Do not expose the remote sensor to direct sunlight or lighting apparatuses. Notes • Do not leave the remote in an extremely hot or humid place. • Do not use the remote for about 6 months. SLEEP ? / 1 AV ? / 1 USE MODE SYSTEM STANDBY VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 VIDEO... 3 DVD/LD TV/SAT AUX MD/TAPE CD/SACD TUNER PHONO MONITOR AV1 1 AV2 2 3RD 3 2ND ROOM (SOURCE) TV/VIDEO INPUT MODE 456 SEARCH AUDIO... IN P CH/PRESET x AUTO DEC SOUND FIELD MODE 2CH PRESET AV TEST DISPLAY ...-PP506 For STR-DE585 area code...
...receiver, replace all batteries with an old one. • Do not expose the remote sensor to direct sunlight or lighting apparatuses. Notes • Do not leave the remote in an extremely hot or humid place. • Do not use the remote for about 6 months. SLEEP ? / 1 AV ? / 1 USE MODE SYSTEM STANDBY VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 VIDEO... 3 DVD/LD TV/SAT AUX MD/TAPE CD/SACD TUNER PHONO MONITOR AV1 1 AV2 2 3RD 3 2ND ROOM (SOURCE) TV/VIDEO INPUT MODE 456 SEARCH AUDIO... IN P CH/PRESET x AUTO DEC SOUND FIELD MODE 2CH PRESET AV TEST DISPLAY ...-PP506 For STR-DE585 area code...
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... Sony audio/video (Press Satellite tuner/ components. AV ?/1 TV/VCR/ Turns the audio and CD player/ video components on the TV screen. DIRECT Receiver Selects MULTI CH IN. Selects preset sound field (e.g. Remote Button VIDEO 1 Operations Receiver VIDEO 2 Receiver VIDEO 3 Receiver DVD/LD Receiver TV/SAT Receiver AUX Receiver MD/TAPE Receiver CD/SACD Receiver TUNER Receiver PHONO INPUT MODE AUDIO SPLIT SHIFT Receiver Receiver Receiver Receiver D.TUNING Receiver AUTO DEC Receiver MODE +/- To assign the audio input...
... Sony audio/video (Press Satellite tuner/ components. AV ?/1 TV/VCR/ Turns the audio and CD player/ video components on the TV screen. DIRECT Receiver Selects MULTI CH IN. Selects preset sound field (e.g. Remote Button VIDEO 1 Operations Receiver VIDEO 2 Receiver VIDEO 3 Receiver DVD/LD Receiver TV/SAT Receiver AUX Receiver MD/TAPE Receiver CD/SACD Receiver TUNER Receiver PHONO INPUT MODE AUDIO SPLIT SHIFT Receiver Receiver Receiver Receiver D.TUNING Receiver AUTO DEC Receiver MODE +/- To assign the audio input...
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...play . TITLE/ GUIDE VCR/Satellite Displays title and guide. tuner/ DVD player 40GB Remote Button Description (continued) Remote Operations Function Button 0-9 Receiver Use with components in LD player/ record standby.) DVD player/ MD deck/ DAT deck/ Tape deck x VCR/ Stops play. LD ... player/ enter the value. tuner/ DVD player AV MENU VCR/Satellite Displays menu. Remote Operations Function Button D.SKIP / Receiver CH/ Scans and selects preset stations. Satellite tuner CD player/ Skips discs (multi-disc VCD player/ changer only). CD player/ VCD player/ LD player...
...play . TITLE/ GUIDE VCR/Satellite Displays title and guide. tuner/ DVD player 40GB Remote Button Description (continued) Remote Operations Function Button 0-9 Receiver Use with components in LD player/ record standby.) DVD player/ MD deck/ DAT deck/ Tape deck x VCR/ Stops play. LD ... player/ enter the value. tuner/ DVD player AV MENU VCR/Satellite Displays menu. Remote Operations Function Button D.SKIP / Receiver CH/ Scans and selects preset stations. Satellite tuner CD player/ Skips discs (multi-disc VCD player/ changer only). CD player/ VCD player/ LD player...
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... The VIDEO 3, TV/SAT, AUX, PHONO, AUDIO SPLIT, NIGHT MODE, EQ/TONE, ON SCREEN, /10, /11, /12, 3RD, 2ND ROOM and SOURCE functions are not available for Sony TVs ...with PAUSE) P IN P* Operations TV TV USE MODE AV 1 Remote Remote AV 2 3RD 2ND ROOM SOURCE Remote Function Mutes the sound...Selecting the mode of the receiver and the remote is intended to the previous RETURN tuner/ menu or exits the menu. SUB TV CH+/-* Selects preset channels for AV2) , ...
... The VIDEO 3, TV/SAT, AUX, PHONO, AUDIO SPLIT, NIGHT MODE, EQ/TONE, ON SCREEN, /10, /11, /12, 3RD, 2ND ROOM and SOURCE functions are not available for Sony TVs ...with PAUSE) P IN P* Operations TV TV USE MODE AV 1 Remote Remote AV 2 3RD 2ND ROOM SOURCE Remote Function Mutes the sound...Selecting the mode of the receiver and the remote is intended to the previous RETURN tuner/ menu or exits the menu. SUB TV CH+/-* Selects preset channels for AV2) , ...
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When the remote no longer operates the receiver, replace all batteries with new ones. CH/PRESET + .> m M D.TUNING ENTER RETURN TV/VIDEO ANT TV/VTR D.SKIP N X x SOUND FIELD A.DEC MODE 2CH TEST TONE MAIN MENU MULTI CH MENU MUTING MASTER VOL TV VOL TV CH The tables below show the settings of ... remote, point it at the remote sensor g on or off automatically. Operations Using the Remote RM-U306 Operations Using the Remote RM-U306 Except for STR-DE585 area code CA You can use the remote RM-U306 to operate the components in your remote Inserting batteries into the remote Insert R6...
When the remote no longer operates the receiver, replace all batteries with new ones. CH/PRESET + .> m M D.TUNING ENTER RETURN TV/VIDEO ANT TV/VTR D.SKIP N X x SOUND FIELD A.DEC MODE 2CH TEST TONE MAIN MENU MULTI CH MENU MUTING MASTER VOL TV VOL TV CH The tables below show the settings of ... remote, point it at the remote sensor g on or off automatically. Operations Using the Remote RM-U306 Operations Using the Remote RM-U306 Except for STR-DE585 area code CA You can use the remote RM-U306 to operate the components in your remote Inserting batteries into the remote Insert R6...
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... STANDBY VCR/Satellite other Sony audio/video (Press AV tuner/ components ?/1 and CD player/ ?/1 at VCD player/ the same LD player/ time) DVD player/ MD deck/ DAT deck/ Tape deck 0-9 Receiver Use with "SHIFT" button to Minidisc or audio tape. Press to compact disc. Selects a menu item. Selects sound field mode. Receiver MUTING Receiver Function To watch VCR...
... STANDBY VCR/Satellite other Sony audio/video (Press AV tuner/ components ?/1 and CD player/ ?/1 at VCD player/ the same LD player/ time) DVD player/ MD deck/ DAT deck/ Tape deck 0-9 Receiver Use with "SHIFT" button to Minidisc or audio tape. Press to compact disc. Selects a menu item. Selects sound field mode. Receiver MUTING Receiver Function To watch VCR...
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...record. Enters the selection. In this section may not work depending on the component the above explanation is not available for set operation (STR-DE485E only). CD player/ VCD player/ LD player/ DVD player/ MD player/ DAT deck/ Tape deck Remote Button ANT TV/VTR Operations ... VCD player CH/ Receiver PRESET +/- Satellite tuner ./> VCR/ CD player/ VCD player/ LD player/ DVD player/ MD deck/ DAT deck/ Tape deck Skips tracks. Skips discs (multi-disc changer only). Displays DVD title. Displays DVD menu. Selects input signal: TV input or video input. Adjusts the ...
...record. Enters the selection. In this section may not work depending on the component the above explanation is not available for set operation (STR-DE485E only). CD player/ VCD player/ LD player/ DVD player/ MD player/ DAT deck/ Tape deck Remote Button ANT TV/VTR Operations ... VCD player CH/ Receiver PRESET +/- Satellite tuner ./> VCR/ CD player/ VCD player/ LD player/ DVD player/ MD deck/ DAT deck/ Tape deck Skips tracks. Skips discs (multi-disc changer only). Displays DVD title. Displays DVD menu. Selects input signal: TV input or video input. Adjusts the ...
Operating Instructions
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... set the tuning interval correctly (when tuning in AM stations with direct tuning). • No stations have been preset or the preset stations have been cleared (when tuning by scanning preset stations). To prevent a gas explosion, do not connect the ground wire to an outdoor FM antenna as the ...VIDEO 3, TV/SAT, AUX, PHONO, AUDIO SPLIT, NIGHT MODE, EQ/TONE, ON SCREEN, /10, /11, /12, 3RD, 2ND ROOM and SOURCE on the remote are not available • For RM-U306 (STR-DE485E only) The MULTI CH button on the remote is not available. • Point the remote at the remote sensor g on the receiver...
... set the tuning interval correctly (when tuning in AM stations with direct tuning). • No stations have been preset or the preset stations have been cleared (when tuning by scanning preset stations). To prevent a gas explosion, do not connect the ground wire to an outdoor FM antenna as the ...VIDEO 3, TV/SAT, AUX, PHONO, AUDIO SPLIT, NIGHT MODE, EQ/TONE, ON SCREEN, /10, /11, /12, 3RD, 2ND ROOM and SOURCE on the remote are not available • For RM-U306 (STR-DE485E only) The MULTI CH button on the remote is not available. • Point the remote at the remote sensor g on the receiver...
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Video section Inputs Video: Outputs Video: 1 Vp-p, 75 ohms 1 ...STR-DE485: 180 W CA STR-DE585: 300 VA STR-DE485: 260 VA CEL, CEK STR-DE585: 180 W STR-DE485E: 155 W AU, SP, E2/E3, AR STR-DE485: 155 W TW STR-DE485: 400 W Power consumption (during standby mode) 0.5 W Dimensions 430 × 145 × 298 mm (16 7/8 × 5 6/8 × 11 6/8 in any AM station, turn off the receiver. All preset...of area code CEL, CEK Remote commander RM-U306 (1) R6 (size-AA) batteries (2) • STR-DE485E/DE485 only Remote commander RM-U306 (1) R6 (size-AA) batteries (2) For details on the area code...
Video section Inputs Video: Outputs Video: 1 Vp-p, 75 ohms 1 ...STR-DE485: 180 W CA STR-DE585: 300 VA STR-DE485: 260 VA CEL, CEK STR-DE585: 180 W STR-DE485E: 155 W AU, SP, E2/E3, AR STR-DE485: 155 W TW STR-DE485: 400 W Power consumption (during standby mode) 0.5 W Dimensions 430 × 145 × 298 mm (16 7/8 × 5 6/8 × 11 6/8 in any AM station, turn off the receiver. All preset...of area code CEL, CEK Remote commander RM-U306 (1) R6 (size-AA) batteries (2) • STR-DE485E/DE485 only Remote commander RM-U306 (1) R6 (size-AA) batteries (2) For details on the area code...