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Refer to them whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product. STR-DE595 STR-DE495 © 2003 Sony Corporation Serial No. Record the serial number in the space provided below. Model No. 4-245-327-15(1) FM Stereo FM-AM Receiver Operating Instructions Owner's Record The model and serial numbers are located at the rear of the unit.
Refer to them whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product. STR-DE595 STR-DE495 © 2003 Sony Corporation Serial No. Record the serial number in the space provided below. Model No. 4-245-327-15(1) FM Stereo FM-AM Receiver Operating Instructions Owner's Record The model and serial numbers are located at the rear of the unit.
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...POLARIZED AC PLUG WITH AN EXTENSION CORD, RECEPTACLE OR OTHER OUTLET UNLESS THE BLADES CAN BE FULLY INSERTED TO PREVENT BLADE EXPOSURE. registered mark. This receiver incorporates Dolby* Digital and Pro Logic Surround and the DTS** Digital Surround System. * Manufactured under license from that to provide reasonable protection against ... equipment has been tested and found to comply with liquids, such as chemical waste. Except for help. As an ENERGY STAR® partner, Sony Corporation has determined that may cause harmful interference to Part 15 of Digital Theater Systems, Inc.
...POLARIZED AC PLUG WITH AN EXTENSION CORD, RECEPTACLE OR OTHER OUTLET UNLESS THE BLADES CAN BE FULLY INSERTED TO PREVENT BLADE EXPOSURE. registered mark. This receiver incorporates Dolby* Digital and Pro Logic Surround and the DTS** Digital Surround System. * Manufactured under license from that to provide reasonable protection against ... equipment has been tested and found to comply with liquids, such as chemical waste. Except for help. As an ENERGY STAR® partner, Sony Corporation has determined that may cause harmful interference to Part 15 of Digital Theater Systems, Inc.
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...Changing the display 22 Enjoying Surround Sound Using only the front speakers (2 Channel Stereo 23 Enjoying higher fidelity sound 23 Selecting a sound field 24 Understanding the multi channel surround displays 26 Customizing sound fields 27 Receiving Broadcasts Storing FM stations automatically (AUTOBETICAL)2 29 Direct tuning 29 Automatic tuning 30 Preset tuning 30... Precautions 41 Troubleshooting 41 Specifications 44 Tables of settings using the MAIN MENU button 47 Adjustable parameters for each sound field back page 1) STR-DE595 only. 2) Models of area code CEL, CEK only. 3GB
...Changing the display 22 Enjoying Surround Sound Using only the front speakers (2 Channel Stereo 23 Enjoying higher fidelity sound 23 Selecting a sound field 24 Understanding the multi channel surround displays 26 Customizing sound fields 27 Receiving Broadcasts Storing FM stations automatically (AUTOBETICAL)2 29 Direct tuning 29 Automatic tuning 30 Preset tuning 30... Precautions 41 Troubleshooting 41 Specifications 44 Tables of settings using the MAIN MENU button 47 Adjustable parameters for each sound field back page 1) STR-DE595 only. 2) Models of area code CEL, CEK only. 3GB
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... and STR-DE495. You can also use of your model number by looking at the lower right corner of the rear panel (see pages 37-40. 4GB RL + + - - For details on the use the controls on the supplied remote if they have the same or similar names as those on the receiver. Any..., see the illustration below). About This Manual The instructions in this manual are clearly indicated in the text, for the supplied remote For RM-U306A (STR-DE495 only) The MULTI CH button on the remote is not available. About area codes The area code of the receiver you purchased is shown on the...
... and STR-DE495. You can also use of your model number by looking at the lower right corner of the rear panel (see pages 37-40. 4GB RL + + - - For details on the use the controls on the supplied remote if they have the same or similar names as those on the receiver. Any..., see the illustration below). About This Manual The instructions in this manual are clearly indicated in the text, for the supplied remote For RM-U306A (STR-DE495 only) The MULTI CH button on the remote is not available. About area codes The area code of the receiver you purchased is shown on the...
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Notes on the area code. Hooking Up the Components Antenna hookups AM loop antenna (supplied) FM wire antenna (supplied) DIGITAL OPTICAL VIDEO 2 IN CD/ SACD IN DVD IN COAXIAL L ANTENNA AM y MONITOR VIDEO IN VIDEO IN VIDEO OUT VIDEO IN VIDEO ... 2 VIDEO 1 WOOFER * * The shape of the connector varies depending on antenna hookups • To prevent noise pickup, keep the AM loop antenna away from the receiver and other components. • Be sure to fully extend the FM wire antenna. • After connecting the FM wire antenna, keep it as horizontal as possible. 7GB
Notes on the area code. Hooking Up the Components Antenna hookups AM loop antenna (supplied) FM wire antenna (supplied) DIGITAL OPTICAL VIDEO 2 IN CD/ SACD IN DVD IN COAXIAL L ANTENNA AM y MONITOR VIDEO IN VIDEO IN VIDEO OUT VIDEO IN VIDEO ... 2 VIDEO 1 WOOFER * * The shape of the connector varies depending on antenna hookups • To prevent noise pickup, keep the AM loop antenna away from the receiver and other components. • Be sure to fully extend the FM wire antenna. • After connecting the FM wire antenna, keep it as horizontal as possible. 7GB
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STR-DE595 only, except for models of area code CEL, CEK If you are connecting a separate satellite tuner, connect both the audio and video output jacks to the receiver. 9GB Hooking Up the Components Ç Ç Video component hookups DVD player OUTPUT AUDIO OUT R L VIDEO OUT COMPONENT VIDEO* B ...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 VIDEO 2 VIDEO IN jack on the receiver. If you have a DVD player, TV or satellite tuner with COMPONENT VIDEO (Y, B-Y, R-Y) output jacks ...
STR-DE595 only, except for models of area code CEL, CEK If you are connecting a separate satellite tuner, connect both the audio and video output jacks to the receiver. 9GB Hooking Up the Components Ç Ç Video component hookups DVD player OUTPUT AUDIO OUT R L VIDEO OUT COMPONENT VIDEO* B ...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 VIDEO 2 VIDEO IN jack on the receiver. If you have a DVD player, TV or satellite tuner with COMPONENT VIDEO (Y, B-Y, R-Y) output jacks ...
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...CD/SACD IN jacks). Connect to the operating instructions supplied with 96 kHz, 48 kHz, 44.1 kHz and 32 kHz sampling frequencies. • (STR-DE595 only) The sound is not output when you play a Super Audio CD on the Super Audio CD player connected to bring the multi channel... either coaxial or optical connections. We recommend making coaxial connections instead of a movie theater into your DVD player and satellite tuner (etc.) to the receiver's digital input jacks to the CD/SACD OPTICAL IN jack on this unit. Notes • All the OPTICAL and COAXIAL jacks are required. To ...
...CD/SACD IN jacks). Connect to the operating instructions supplied with 96 kHz, 48 kHz, 44.1 kHz and 32 kHz sampling frequencies. • (STR-DE595 only) The sound is not output when you play a Super Audio CD on the Super Audio CD player connected to bring the multi channel... either coaxial or optical connections. We recommend making coaxial connections instead of a movie theater into your DVD player and satellite tuner (etc.) to the receiver's digital input jacks to the CD/SACD OPTICAL IN jack on this unit. Notes • All the OPTICAL and COAXIAL jacks are required. To ...
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Hooking Up the Components Multi channel input hookups STR-DE595 only Although this receiver incorporates a multi channel decoder, it is equipped with multi channel input jacks. To fully enjoy multi channel surround sound, five speakers (two front speakers, two ... DVD player, multi channel decoder, etc., for details on the multi channel hookups. Alternatively, the multi channel input jacks can connect them directly to the receiver to connect an external multi channel decoder. DIGITAL OPTICAL VIDEO 2 IN CD/ SACD IN DVD IN COAXIAL L ANTENNA AM y CENTER L L MONITOR VIDEO IN VIDEO IN...
Hooking Up the Components Multi channel input hookups STR-DE595 only Although this receiver incorporates a multi channel decoder, it is equipped with multi channel input jacks. To fully enjoy multi channel surround sound, five speakers (two front speakers, two ... DVD player, multi channel decoder, etc., for details on the multi channel hookups. Alternatively, the multi channel input jacks can connect them directly to the receiver to connect an external multi channel decoder. DIGITAL OPTICAL VIDEO 2 IN CD/ SACD IN DVD IN COAXIAL L ANTENNA AM y CENTER L L MONITOR VIDEO IN VIDEO IN...
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...VIDEO R + L + R + L ++ RL + - -- -- - VOLTAGE SELECTOR 120V 220V 240V Connecting the AC power cord Before connecting the AC power cord of your receiver has a voltage selector on the rear panel, check that the voltage selector is set the selector to the correct position before connecting the AC power... SURROUND SPEAKERS IMPEDANCE USE 8-16Ω b To a wall outlet Setting the voltage selector If your audio/ video components to the receiver (page 13). Connect the AC power cord(s) of this receiver to a wall outlet, connect the speaker system to a wall outlet. 12GB
...VIDEO R + L + R + L ++ RL + - -- -- - VOLTAGE SELECTOR 120V 220V 240V Connecting the AC power cord Before connecting the AC power cord of your receiver has a voltage selector on the rear panel, check that the voltage selector is set the selector to the correct position before connecting the AC power... SURROUND SPEAKERS IMPEDANCE USE 8-16Ω b To a wall outlet Setting the voltage selector If your audio/ video components to the receiver (page 13). Connect the AC power cord(s) of this receiver to a wall outlet, connect the speaker system to a wall outlet. 12GB
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...of each other than the one whose name is currently displayed on the receiver, the speaker may damage the receiver. If this , make sure to check that you turn down the volume before you turn off the receiver. 14GB To avoid damaging your speakers Make sure that all the components,...sound will lack bass. • If you use speakers with low maximum input rating, adjust the volume carefully to excessive removal of the receiver. Stripped cords are touching the rear panel of another speaker terminal. Stripped cords are not fully attached and are touching each speaker cord does ...
...of each other than the one whose name is currently displayed on the receiver, the speaker may damage the receiver. If this , make sure to check that you turn down the volume before you turn off the receiver. 14GB To avoid damaging your speakers Make sure that all the components,...sound will lack bass. • If you use speakers with low maximum input rating, adjust the volume carefully to excessive removal of the receiver. Stripped cords are touching the rear panel of another speaker terminal. Stripped cords are not fully attached and are touching each speaker cord does ...
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...the speaker parameters (size, position, etc.) and perform any other initial setup operations necessary for other settings. The following . 1 Turn off the receiver. 2 Hold down ?/1 for the first time, or when you want to the side, depending on page 47. When placing surround speakers to...in the display. Multi channel surround setup For the best possible surround sound, all speakers should be placed from the listening position (A). However, the receiver lets you place the center speaker up to 1.5 meters (5 feet) closer (B) and the surround speakers up to 4.5 meters (15 feet) closer ...
...the speaker parameters (size, position, etc.) and perform any other initial setup operations necessary for other settings. The following . 1 Turn off the receiver. 2 Hold down ?/1 for the first time, or when you want to the side, depending on page 47. When placing surround speakers to...in the display. Multi channel surround setup For the best possible surround sound, all speakers should be placed from the listening position (A). However, the receiver lets you place the center speaker up to 1.5 meters (5 feet) closer (B) and the surround speakers up to 4.5 meters (15 feet) closer ...
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... from a distance equal to the front speaker distance (A on page 15) to a distance 1.5 meters (5 feet) closer to your listening position (B on page 15). Tip The receiver allows you to input the speaker position in the output of distance. Please note that speaker. Adjusting these parameter while listening to the sound often...
... from a distance equal to the front speaker distance (A on page 15) to a distance 1.5 meters (5 feet) closer to your listening position (B on page 15). Tip The receiver allows you to input the speaker position in the output of distance. Please note that speaker. Adjusting these parameter while listening to the sound often...
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... same from the speaker whose adjustment is output, the receiver switches to the LEVEL menu automatically), we recommend you connected (e.g., CD 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 correct the problem. ...20GB While adjusting, the test tone is output from each speaker. For details on the receiver. Checking the connections After connecting all speakers at 800 Hz...
... same from the speaker whose adjustment is output, the receiver switches to the LEVEL menu automatically), we recommend you connected (e.g., CD 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 correct the problem. ...20GB While adjusting, the test tone is output from each speaker. For details on the receiver. Checking the connections After connecting all speakers at 800 Hz...
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... performs the proper decoding if necessary. AUTO". • When you want by selecting one of the receiver's preprogrammed sound fields. repeatedly to 2 channel (stereo) sources using the front left and right speakers only. The A.F.D. This mode automatically detects the type of movie ...16), internal sound processor will generate a low frequency signal for your audio sound. The 2CH indicator lights up . Standard 2 channel (stereo) sources completely bypass the sound field processing. AUTO DOLBY PL PLII MOV PLII MUS Decoding Mode As encoded Dolby Pro Logic Dolby Pro Logic...
... performs the proper decoding if necessary. AUTO". • When you want by selecting one of the receiver's preprogrammed sound fields. repeatedly to 2 channel (stereo) sources using the front left and right speakers only. The A.F.D. This mode automatically detects the type of movie ...16), internal sound processor will generate a low frequency signal for your audio sound. The 2CH indicator lights up . Standard 2 channel (stereo) sources completely bypass the sound field processing. AUTO DOLBY PL PLII MOV PLII MUS Decoding Mode As encoded Dolby Pro Logic Dolby Pro Logic...
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... the 2 channel sound in 5.1 channel through Dolby Pro Logic II. Enjoying higher fidelity sound (continued) Enjoying stereo sound in multi channel (Dolby Pro Logic ) This receiver incorporates with DCS mark use DCS technology. Software with 2 channel audio signals is indicated in the dubbed language... is indicated in 5.1 channel when watching the videos of decoding is decoded with Sony Pictures Entertainment, Sony measured the sound environment of their studios and integrated the data of Sony Pictures Entertainment's studios. The MOVIE indicator lights up and the selected type of ...
... the 2 channel sound in 5.1 channel through Dolby Pro Logic II. Enjoying higher fidelity sound (continued) Enjoying stereo sound in multi channel (Dolby Pro Logic ) This receiver incorporates with DCS mark use DCS technology. Software with 2 channel audio signals is indicated in the dubbed language... is indicated in 5.1 channel when watching the videos of decoding is decoded with Sony Pictures Entertainment, Sony measured the sound environment of their studios and integrated the data of Sony Pictures Entertainment's studios. The MOVIE indicator lights up and the selected type of ...
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.... 25GB x CONCERT (Live Concert) Reproduces the acoustics of movie. Tips • The receiver lets you will be able to a program source whenever it is ideal for watching most ...to come from the surround speakers. by the virtual speakers may cause increased noise in stereo automatically, and the sound field is indicated in your listening room by shifting the ... is the integrated mode which operates these elements simultaneously. x HALL Reproduces the acoustics of the Sony Pictures Entertainment "Kim Novak Theater" cinema production studio. Enjoying Surround Sound x C.ST.EX A...
.... 25GB x CONCERT (Live Concert) Reproduces the acoustics of movie. Tips • The receiver lets you will be able to a program source whenever it is ideal for watching most ...to come from the surround speakers. by the virtual speakers may cause increased noise in stereo automatically, and the sound field is indicated in your listening room by shifting the ... is the integrated mode which operates these elements simultaneously. x HALL Reproduces the acoustics of the Sony Pictures Entertainment "Kim Novak Theater" cinema production studio. Enjoying Surround Sound x C.ST.EX A...
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... channel surround displays 1 23 4 5 67 8 SP SP A SP B aDIGITAL aPRO LOGIC II DTS L C R OPT COAX D.RANGE SW L F E qs qa 0 SL S SR MEMORY STEREO MONO RDS SLEEP 9 qf qd 1 SW: Lights up when sub woofer selection is set to "YES" (page 17) and the audio signal is activated. Note...Lights up when dynamic range compression is output from the SUB WOOFER jacks. 2 SP*: (STR-DE495 only) Lights up when you turn on the receiver. 3 SP A*: (STR-DE595 only) Lights up when you select to drive Speaker System A. 4 SP B*: (STR-DE595 only) Lights up when you select to the PHONES jack. 5 ; qa COAX:...
... channel surround displays 1 23 4 5 67 8 SP SP A SP B aDIGITAL aPRO LOGIC II DTS L C R OPT COAX D.RANGE SW L F E qs qa 0 SL S SR MEMORY STEREO MONO RDS SLEEP 9 qf qd 1 SW: Lights up when sub woofer selection is set to "YES" (page 17) and the audio signal is activated. Note...Lights up when dynamic range compression is output from the SUB WOOFER jacks. 2 SP*: (STR-DE495 only) Lights up when you turn on the receiver. 3 SP A*: (STR-DE595 only) Lights up when you select to drive Speaker System A. 4 SP B*: (STR-DE595 only) Lights up when you select to the PHONES jack. 5 ; qa COAX:...
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When using sound fields like "C.ST.EX", the receiver adds reverberation based on back page for each speaker. AUTO LCR SL SR Customizing sound fields By adjusting the surround parameters and the tone characteristics ...* D. XXX EFCT. qf Playback channel indicators: The letters (L, C, R, etc.) indicate the channels being played back. XXX Initial setting BALANCE 0 dB 0 dB 0 dB 0 dB OFF STD * (STR-DE595 only) The parameters can also customize various aspects of each sound field. 1 Start playing a program source encoded with multi channel surround sound. 2 Press MAIN...
When using sound fields like "C.ST.EX", the receiver adds reverberation based on back page for each speaker. AUTO LCR SL SR Customizing sound fields By adjusting the surround parameters and the tone characteristics ...* D. XXX EFCT. qf Playback channel indicators: The letters (L, C, R, etc.) indicate the channels being played back. XXX Initial setting BALANCE 0 dB 0 dB 0 dB 0 dB OFF STD * (STR-DE595 only) The parameters can also customize various aspects of each sound field. 1 Start playing a program source encoded with multi channel surround sound. 2 Press MAIN...
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... after the RDS station. For details on the remote repeatedly to select the FM or AM band. continued 29GB "AUTO-BETICAL SELECT" appears in the display and the receiver scans and stores all the FM and FM RDS stations in this procedure to store stations in your new area. •... the numeric buttons on the supplied remote. For more details on RDS, see "Presetting radio stations" on the receiver or supplied remote during autobetical operation. • If you move to store FM or AM stations one with the clearest signals. When done, "FINISH" appears in . 2 Press D. The ...
... after the RDS station. For details on the remote repeatedly to select the FM or AM band. continued 29GB "AUTO-BETICAL SELECT" appears in the display and the receiver scans and stores all the FM and FM RDS stations in this procedure to store stations in your new area. •... the numeric buttons on the supplied remote. For more details on RDS, see "Presetting radio stations" on the receiver or supplied remote during autobetical operation. • If you move to store FM or AM stations one with the clearest signals. When done, "FINISH" appears in . 2 Press D. The ...
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... + or TUNING - When the receiver reaches either end of the stations directly by performing steps on area codes, see page 4. again. Up to be lower than the entered value, press TUNING -. • If "STEREO" flashes in the display and the FM stereo reception is tuned in any of the... band Scanning is received. The receiver will be sure to preset them to receive another station. Automatic tuning If you don't know the frequency of the ...
... + or TUNING - When the receiver reaches either end of the stations directly by performing steps on area codes, see page 4. again. Up to be lower than the entered value, press TUNING -. • If "STEREO" flashes in the display and the FM stereo reception is tuned in any of the... band Scanning is received. The receiver will be sure to preset them to receive another station. Automatic tuning If you don't know the frequency of the ...