Operating Instructions
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... the instructions, may be changed, have any solid object or liquid fall into an outlet on a circuit different from moisture. STR-DE915/STR-DE715/ STR-DE615/STR-D660Z/ buildup and prolong the life of the NEC that may cause harmful interference to prevent heat This symbol is no with ...the point of the FCC Rules. On safety • Should any question or problem concerning your receiver, please consult your Sony dealer regarding this manual could void your local power supply. The operating voltage is indicated on , the user is intended to alert the user to...
... the instructions, may be changed, have any solid object or liquid fall into an outlet on a circuit different from moisture. STR-DE915/STR-DE715/ STR-DE615/STR-D660Z/ buildup and prolong the life of the NEC that may cause harmful interference to prevent heat This symbol is no with ...the point of the FCC Rules. On safety • Should any question or problem concerning your receiver, please consult your Sony dealer regarding this manual could void your local power supply. The operating voltage is indicated on , the user is intended to alert the user to...
Operating Instructions
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...manual: Z Indicates that you can also use only the remote to do the task. Any difference in operation is supplied on the back cover. • The "Remote Button Descriptions" section on page 37 provides an overview of the remote buttons. • The following icons are used for models STR-DE915, DE715, DE615... Preset Stations and Program Sources 16 Recording 17 Using the Sleep Timer 18 Dolby Surround Setup Dolby Digital (STR-DE915 only) 19 Dolby Pro Logic (STR-DE715/DE615/D660Z/D560Z only) 20 Sound Adjustment Using Pre-programmed Sound Fields 22 Customizing the Sound Fields 25 Advanced ...
...manual: Z Indicates that you can also use only the remote to do the task. Any difference in operation is supplied on the back cover. • The "Remote Button Descriptions" section on page 37 provides an overview of the remote buttons. • The following icons are used for models STR-DE915, DE715, DE615... Preset Stations and Program Sources 16 Recording 17 Using the Sleep Timer 18 Dolby Surround Setup Dolby Digital (STR-DE915 only) 19 Dolby Pro Logic (STR-DE715/DE615/D660Z/D560Z only) 20 Sound Adjustment Using Pre-programmed Sound Fields 22 Customizing the Sound Fields 25 Advanced ...
Operating Instructions
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...For CD, the CD changer command mode must be "CD 1" and the CD changer must be connected to the following table. Refer the separate manual "CONTROL-A1 Control System" and the Operating Instructions supplied with your CD player, tape deck, or MD deck for that the receiver cannot display...SPEAKERS 6 FRONT SPEAKERS A IMPEDANCE SELECTOR Connecting an active woofer will enhance the surround effects. CONTROL A1 Hookups (STR-DE915/DE715 (USA, Canada) only) • If you have a CONTROL A1 compatible Sony CD player, tape deck, or MD deck Use a CONTROL A1 cord (not supplied) to connect the S-...
...For CD, the CD changer command mode must be "CD 1" and the CD changer must be connected to the following table. Refer the separate manual "CONTROL-A1 Control System" and the Operating Instructions supplied with your CD player, tape deck, or MD deck for that the receiver cannot display...SPEAKERS 6 FRONT SPEAKERS A IMPEDANCE SELECTOR Connecting an active woofer will enhance the surround effects. CONTROL A1 Hookups (STR-DE915/DE715 (USA, Canada) only) • If you have a CONTROL A1 compatible Sony CD player, tape deck, or MD deck Use a CONTROL A1 cord (not supplied) to connect the S-...
Operating Instructions
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.../DE615/ D660Z/D560Z For optimum surround sound effect, place your room. The rear speakers may also be placed 60 - 90 cm above the listening position (as indicated in the table below . One advantage of your speakers as shown below . Check the instruction manual of your speakers if you'... (etc.), you can use A+B with SOUND FIELD set the SPEAKERS selector on the front panel to check the speaker location setting in "Speaker placement for STR-DE715/DE615/ D660Z/D560Z"). B A 45° A C C 90° 20° Note If you place the rear speakers behind you instead of speakers at...
.../DE615/ D660Z/D560Z For optimum surround sound effect, place your room. The rear speakers may also be placed 60 - 90 cm above the listening position (as indicated in the table below . One advantage of your speakers as shown below . Check the instruction manual of your speakers if you'... (etc.), you can use A+B with SOUND FIELD set the SPEAKERS selector on the front panel to check the speaker location setting in "Speaker placement for STR-DE715/DE615/ D660Z/D560Z"). B A 45° A C C 90° 20° Note If you place the rear speakers behind you instead of speakers at...
Operating Instructions
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... digital connecting cord (not supplied) (1 for VCR or LD player (STR-DE715 (USA, Canada) only)) jack on the receiver to the appropriate S-LINK jack on the respective component. Refer to the instruction manual supplied with your Dolby Digital (AC-3) decoder. LD or DVD player Receiver... z You can play decoded Dolby Digital AC-3 soundtracks through the speakers connected to the receiver (STR-DE715/DE615/D660Z/D560Z only) If you have a CONTROL S compatible Sony TV, DBS tuner, monitor, VCR or LD player (STR-DE915/DE715 (USA, Canada) only) Use a CONTROL S cord (supplied) to connect the...
... digital connecting cord (not supplied) (1 for VCR or LD player (STR-DE715 (USA, Canada) only)) jack on the receiver to the appropriate S-LINK jack on the respective component. Refer to the instruction manual supplied with your Dolby Digital (AC-3) decoder. LD or DVD player Receiver... z You can play decoded Dolby Digital AC-3 soundtracks through the speakers connected to the receiver (STR-DE715/DE615/D660Z/D560Z only) If you have a CONTROL S compatible Sony TV, DBS tuner, monitor, VCR or LD player (STR-DE915/DE715 (USA, Canada) only) Use a CONTROL S cord (supplied) to connect the...
Operating Instructions
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...for the selected jacks) Each time you select a program source on a cassette tape, Digital Audio Tape or MiniDisc using the receiver. See the instruction manual of your cassette deck, DAT deck, or MD deck if you want to Step 3. 2 Tune in . To index a program source Select the...) or frequency (component originally meant for . Notes • You cannot record analog audio signal from a program source connected to the 5.1 INPUT jacks (STR-DE715/DE615/ D660Z/D560Z only) Press 5.1/DVD INPUT and do not affect the signal output from Step 3. POWER DPC MODE SUR TONE INDEX VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2...
...for the selected jacks) Each time you select a program source on a cassette tape, Digital Audio Tape or MiniDisc using the receiver. See the instruction manual of your cassette deck, DAT deck, or MD deck if you want to Step 3. 2 Tune in . To index a program source Select the...) or frequency (component originally meant for . Notes • You cannot record analog audio signal from a program source connected to the 5.1 INPUT jacks (STR-DE715/DE615/ D660Z/D560Z only) Press 5.1/DVD INPUT and do not affect the signal output from Step 3. POWER DPC MODE SUR TONE INDEX VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2...
Operating Instructions
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... TV 5.1 CONTROL INPUT ON 1 2 3 TV/VIDEO 456 D.TUNING DISC 789 + BACK CH/ GROUND SHIFT ENTER PRESET >10 0 - - Note On the STR-DE615 and D560Z, "-" appears instead of audio sources when editing a video tape. Note You cannot record audio from the original, select the video source again. LEVEL...at a time you want to the LD/DVD IN AC-3 RF/OPTICAL or LD/DVD jack (STR-DE915 only) or 5.1 INPUT jacks (STR-DE715/DE615/ D660Z/D560Z only). See your VCR or LD player's instruction manual if you press SLEEP, the time changes as shown below. SKIP - SUB CH + 0) ...
... TV 5.1 CONTROL INPUT ON 1 2 3 TV/VIDEO 456 D.TUNING DISC 789 + BACK CH/ GROUND SHIFT ENTER PRESET >10 0 - - Note On the STR-DE615 and D560Z, "-" appears instead of audio sources when editing a video tape. Note You cannot record audio from the original, select the video source again. LEVEL...at a time you want to the LD/DVD IN AC-3 RF/OPTICAL or LD/DVD jack (STR-DE915 only) or 5.1 INPUT jacks (STR-DE715/DE615/ D660Z/D560Z only). See your VCR or LD player's instruction manual if you press SLEEP, the time changes as shown below. SKIP - SUB CH + 0) ...