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Record the serial number in the space provided below. Model No. STR-DE698 ©2005 Sony Corporation Serial No. Refer to them whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product. 2-560-571-13(1) FM Stereo FM/AM Receiver Operating Instructions Owner's Record The model and serial numbers are located on the rear of the unit.
Record the serial number in the space provided below. Model No. STR-DE698 ©2005 Sony Corporation Serial No. Refer to them whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product. 2-560-571-13(1) FM Stereo FM/AM Receiver Operating Instructions Owner's Record The model and serial numbers are located on the rear of the unit.
Operating Instructions
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... Any differences in this manual are for example, "Models of the rear panel (see pages 45-53. As an ENERGY STAR® partner, Sony Corporation has determined that this product meets the ENERGY STAR® guidelines for receiver operation. 3GB "Dolby", "Pro Logic" and the... the remote is a U.S. This receiver incorporates Dolby* Digital and Pro Logic Surround and the DTS** Digital Surround System. * Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. Note for the supplied remote For RM-AAP001 The 12 button on the receiver. For customers in the text, for model STR-DE698.
... Any differences in this manual are for example, "Models of the rear panel (see pages 45-53. As an ENERGY STAR® partner, Sony Corporation has determined that this product meets the ENERGY STAR® guidelines for receiver operation. 3GB "Dolby", "Pro Logic" and the... the remote is a U.S. This receiver incorporates Dolby* Digital and Pro Logic Surround and the DTS** Digital Surround System. * Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. Note for the supplied remote For RM-AAP001 The 12 button on the receiver. For customers in the text, for model STR-DE698.
Operating Instructions
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...CEK only) Presetting radio stations 26 Using the Radio Data System (RDS).... 27 (Models of button locations and reference pages 61 Index 62 4GB MULTI CH IN Listening to multi channel sound.......... 24 - SURR BACK DECODING Advanced Adjustments and Settings Assigning the component video... RM-AAP001 Before you use your components 5 1a: Connecting components with digital audio output jacks 7 1b: Connecting components with multi channel output jacks........ 10 1c: Connecting components with only analog audio jacks 12 2: Connecting the antennas 14 3: Connecting speakers 15 4: ...
...CEK only) Presetting radio stations 26 Using the Radio Data System (RDS).... 27 (Models of button locations and reference pages 61 Index 62 4GB MULTI CH IN Listening to multi channel sound.......... 24 - SURR BACK DECODING Advanced Adjustments and Settings Assigning the component video... RM-AAP001 Before you use your components 5 1a: Connecting components with digital audio output jacks 7 1b: Connecting components with multi channel output jacks........ 10 1c: Connecting components with only analog audio jacks 12 2: Connecting the antennas 14 3: Connecting speakers 15 4: ...
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... used to output the audio decoded by the component's internal multi channel decoder through 1c beginning on page 7 describe how to hook up all your components to "2: Connecting the antennas" (page 14). After hooking up your components, proceed to this receiver. c) Model equipped only with component video (Y, PB/CB/B-Y, PR/CR/R-Y) input jacks...
... used to output the audio decoded by the component's internal multi channel decoder through 1c beginning on page 7 describe how to hook up all your components to "2: Connecting the antennas" (page 14). After hooking up your components, proceed to this receiver. c) Model equipped only with component video (Y, PB/CB/B-Y, PR/CR/R-Y) input jacks...
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...FRONT B b To a wall outlet 120V 220V 240V VOLTAGE SELECTOR AC OUTLET AC OUTLET* AC power cord * Except for models of AC outlets vary according to the area code. Do not connect high-wattage electrical home appliances such as electric irons, ...Started 4: Connecting the AC power cord Setting the voltage selector If your receiver has a voltage selector on the rear panel. Notes • The AC OUTLET(s) on the rear of the...; Make sure that the total power consumption of the component(s) connected to the receiver's AC OUTLET(s) does not exceed the wattage stated on the rear panel, check...
...FRONT B b To a wall outlet 120V 220V 240V VOLTAGE SELECTOR AC OUTLET AC OUTLET* AC power cord * Except for models of AC outlets vary according to the area code. Do not connect high-wattage electrical home appliances such as electric irons, ...Started 4: Connecting the AC power cord Setting the voltage selector If your receiver has a voltage selector on the rear panel. Notes • The AC OUTLET(s) on the rear of the...; Make sure that the total power consumption of the component(s) connected to the receiver's AC OUTLET(s) does not exceed the wattage stated on the rear panel, check...
Operating Instructions
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...down MEMORY and press ?/1 to turn the receiver back on. Tip You can enter the frequency of area code CEL, CEK only) This function lets you want to store FM or AM stations one with the clearest signal. AUTOBETICAL (Models of the station you store up to ... stations are assigned 2character preset codes and stored after storing stations with the clearest signals. When done, "FINISH" appears in the display momentarily and the receiver returns to enter the last "0" when the tuning scale is not used in alphabetical order without redundancy. Example 1: FM 102.50 MHz Press 1 b 0 b 2 b 5...
...down MEMORY and press ?/1 to turn the receiver back on. Tip You can enter the frequency of area code CEL, CEK only) This function lets you want to store FM or AM stations one with the clearest signal. AUTOBETICAL (Models of the station you store up to ... stations are assigned 2character preset codes and stored after storing stations with the clearest signals. When done, "FINISH" appears in the display momentarily and the receiver returns to enter the last "0" when the tuning scale is not used in alphabetical order without redundancy. Example 1: FM 102.50 MHz Press 1 b 0 b 2 b 5...
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Using the Radio Data System (RDS) (Models of 9 characters or more, the message scrolls across the display. • If a station does not provide a particular RDS service, "NO XXXX" (such as "NO TEXT") appears in the display. Receiving RDS broadcasts Simply select a station on ... messages sent by government authorities, "ALARM" flashes in your area, check with the regular program signal. Displaying RDS information While receiving an RDS station, press DISPLAY repeatedly. Description of program types Program type indication NEWS AFFAIRS INFO SPORT EDUCATE DRAMA CULTURE SCIENCE VARIED...
Using the Radio Data System (RDS) (Models of 9 characters or more, the message scrolls across the display. • If a station does not provide a particular RDS service, "NO XXXX" (such as "NO TEXT") appears in the display. Receiving RDS broadcasts Simply select a station on ... messages sent by government authorities, "ALARM" flashes in your area, check with the regular program signal. Displaying RDS information While receiving an RDS station, press DISPLAY repeatedly. Description of program types Program type indication NEWS AFFAIRS INFO SPORT EDUCATE DRAMA CULTURE SCIENCE VARIED...
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... station (page 42). Not for announcements that are located by TP/TA Programs on recreational activities such as the input name. ** During RDS reception only. (Models of area code CEL, CEK only. Press DISPLAY repeatedly. Each time you press DISPLAY, the display will change cyclically as follows: Index name of the...
... station (page 42). Not for announcements that are located by TP/TA Programs on recreational activities such as the input name. ** During RDS reception only. (Models of area code CEL, CEK only. Press DISPLAY repeatedly. Each time you press DISPLAY, the display will change cyclically as follows: Index name of the...
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.... I EQ: Lights up when the equalizer is decoding signals recorded in the Dolby Digital format. continued 29GB DIGITAL" lights up when the receiver is activated. E ; "; Note Dolby Pro Logic IIx decoding does not function for DTS format signals or for tuner operations. See pages ...the center and surround speakers are input. H Tuner indicators: Lights up when the receiver applies Pro Logic processing to 2 channel signals in order to output the center and surround channel signals. Note "RDS" appears for models of more than 48 kHz. K COAX: Lights up when the source signal ...
.... I EQ: Lights up when the equalizer is decoding signals recorded in the Dolby Digital format. continued 29GB DIGITAL" lights up when the receiver is activated. E ; "; Note Dolby Pro Logic IIx decoding does not function for DTS format signals or for tuner operations. See pages ...the center and surround speakers are input. H Tuner indicators: Lights up when the receiver applies Pro Logic processing to 2 channel signals in order to output the center and surround channel signals. Note "RDS" appears for models of more than 48 kHz. K COAX: Lights up when the source signal ...
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...) Lets you want to listen to another visual input. V. A. (Component video input assignment) Lets you select the color system. XXXX (Color system) (Models of both the main and sub languages will be output. For details, see "Assigning the component video input" on the TV to be connected, you... may be required to select either PAL or NTSC of the receiver. • PAL • NTSC x DUAL XXX (Digital broadcast language selection) Lets you select the language you set the name of preset stations and...
...) Lets you want to listen to another visual input. V. A. (Component video input assignment) Lets you select the color system. XXXX (Color system) (Models of both the main and sub languages will be output. For details, see "Assigning the component video input" on the TV to be connected, you... may be required to select either PAL or NTSC of the receiver. • PAL • NTSC x DUAL XXX (Digital broadcast language selection) Lets you select the language you set the name of preset stations and...
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... turn the -/+ jog dial to select the correct character. 6 Press ENTER to store the index name. Note (Models of area code CEL, CEK only) When you name an RDS station and tune in the receiver's display. Tips • You can select a character. 5 Use or and -/+ jog dial to create an index name... it in the station, the Program Service name appears instead of the name you want to create an index name. Use the buttons on the receiver for the operation. 1 To index a preset station Press TUNER FM/AM repeatedly to select the FM or AM band, then tune in the display. •...
... turn the -/+ jog dial to select the correct character. 6 Press ENTER to store the index name. Note (Models of area code CEL, CEK only) When you name an RDS station and tune in the receiver's display. Tips • You can select a character. 5 Use or and -/+ jog dial to create an index name... it in the station, the Program Service name appears instead of the name you want to create an index name. Use the buttons on the receiver for the operation. 1 To index a preset station Press TUNER FM/AM repeatedly to select the FM or AM band, then tune in the display. •...
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... the remote is intended to control your audio/video equipment. DVD player/ Blu-ray disc recorder/ Hard disc recorder/PSX Receiver Selects a menu item. For details, refer "Programming the remote" on the model. • The above operation may not be possible or may not work depending on page 50. • To activate...
... the remote is intended to control your audio/video equipment. DVD player/ Blu-ray disc recorder/ Hard disc recorder/PSX Receiver Selects a menu item. For details, refer "Programming the remote" on the model. • The above operation may not be possible or may not work depending on page 50. • To activate...
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...component. If you want. To clear the memory of the remote To clear all of the codes. • All of the input buttons on the model and year of the component, more than one numeric code may not be assigned to program your particular component. To activate the input after programming...try using one of the component Use the numeric codes in step 1, the batteries are weak. Start again from step 1. To control a CD player Maker SONY DENON JVC KENWOOD MAGNAVOX MARANTZ ONKYO PANASONIC PHILIPS PIONEER TECHNICS YAMAHA Code(s) 101, 102, 103 104, 123 105, 106, 107 108, 109, 110 111,...
...component. If you want. To clear the memory of the remote To clear all of the codes. • All of the input buttons on the model and year of the component, more than one numeric code may not be assigned to program your particular component. To activate the input after programming...try using one of the component Use the numeric codes in step 1, the batteries are weak. Start again from step 1. To control a CD player Maker SONY DENON JVC KENWOOD MAGNAVOX MARANTZ ONKYO PANASONIC PHILIPS PIONEER TECHNICS YAMAHA Code(s) 101, 102, 103 104, 123 105, 106, 107 108, 109, 110 111,...
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... moistened 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 location with a mild detergent solution. never pull the cord. • (Models of area code U, CA only) One blade of safety and will fit into... dealer. • AC power cord must be sure to insert the plug fully into the outlet, contact your nearest Sony dealer. 54GB If you are unable to disconnect the receiver from the AC power source (mains) as long as alcohol or benzine. To avoid burning yourself, do not touch ...
... moistened 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 location with a mild detergent solution. never pull the cord. • (Models of area code U, CA only) One blade of safety and will fit into... dealer. • AC power cord must be sure to insert the plug fully into the outlet, contact your nearest Sony dealer. 54GB If you are unable to disconnect the receiver from the AC power source (mains) as long as alcohol or benzine. To avoid burning yourself, do not touch ...
Operating Instructions
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...Make sure that INPUT MODE is set the tuning interval correctly (when tuning in . • Check that you connect the receiver to an outdoor antenna, ground it against lightning. Use direct tuning. • Make sure you want does not appear.*... 26). • Press DISPLAY repeatedly so that the playing DVD, etc. to the digital input jacks of this receiver, check the audio setting (settings for INPUT MODE, the jack flashes red when no picture or an unclear picture ... out of area code CEL, CEK only. Dolby Digital or DTS multi channel sound is not a malfunction. * Models of order.
...Make sure that INPUT MODE is set the tuning interval correctly (when tuning in . • Check that you connect the receiver to an outdoor antenna, ground it against lightning. Use direct tuning. • Make sure you want does not appear.*... 26). • Press DISPLAY repeatedly so that the playing DVD, etc. to the digital input jacks of this receiver, check the audio setting (settings for INPUT MODE, the jack flashes red when no picture or an unclear picture ... out of area code CEL, CEK only. Dolby Digital or DTS multi channel sound is not a malfunction. * Models of order.
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...120 W/ch (8 ohms 1 kHz, THD 10%) FRONT2): 150 W/ch CENTER2): 150 W SURR2): 150 W/ch SURR BACK2): 150 W/ch Models of area code U only) With 8 ohm loads, both channels driven, from 250 milliwatts to rated output. Specifications AUDIO POWER SPECIFICATIONS POWER OUTPUT AND TOTAL HARMONIC DISTORTION...: (Models of area code E2/E3, AU Rated Power Output at Stereo Mode (8 ohms 20 Hz - 20 kHz, THD 0.09%) 80 W...
...120 W/ch (8 ohms 1 kHz, THD 10%) FRONT2): 150 W/ch CENTER2): 150 W SURR2): 150 W/ch SURR BACK2): 150 W/ch Models of area code U only) With 8 ohm loads, both channels driven, from 250 milliwatts to rated output. Specifications AUDIO POWER SPECIFICATIONS POWER OUTPUT AND TOTAL HARMONIC DISTORTION...: (Models of area code E2/E3, AU Rated Power Output at Stereo Mode (8 ohms 20 Hz - 20 kHz, THD 0.09%) 80 W...
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...) Impedance: 10 k ohms SUB WOOFER Voltage: 2 V Impedance: 1 k ohm Outputs (Digital) MD/TAPE (Optical) Sensitivity: - Equalizer Gain levels ±6 dB, 1 dB step continued 59GB Additional Information Models of area code AR Rated Power Output at Stereo Mode (8 ohms 20 Hz - 20 kHz, THD 0.09%) 80 W + 80 W1) 70 W + 70 W3) (8 ohms 1 kHz...
...) Impedance: 10 k ohms SUB WOOFER Voltage: 2 V Impedance: 1 k ohm Outputs (Digital) MD/TAPE (Optical) Sensitivity: - Equalizer Gain levels ±6 dB, 1 dB step continued 59GB Additional Information Models of area code AR Rated Power Output at Stereo Mode (8 ohms 20 Hz - 20 kHz, THD 0.09%) 80 W + 80 W1) 70 W + 70 W3) (8 ohms 1 kHz...
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... reset the scale to 9 kHz or 10 kHz. While holding down PRESET TUNING + or TUNING +, press ?/1. After tuning in any AM station, turn off the receiver. Video section Inputs/Outputs Video: S-video: 1 Vp-p, 75 ohms Y: 1 Vp-p, 75 ohms C: 0.286 Vp-p, 75 ohms 60GB COMPONENT VIDEO: Y: 1 Vp-p, 75 ohms...consumption Area code U, CEL, CEK, AU, E2/E3, AR CA Power consumption 230 W 310 VA Power consumption (during standby mode) 0.2 W AC outlets (Except for models of area code AR) Area code AC outlets U, CA 1 switched, 120 W/1A MAX CEL, CEK, E2/E3, AU 1 switched, 100 W MAX Dimensions (w/h/d) (...
... reset the scale to 9 kHz or 10 kHz. While holding down PRESET TUNING + or TUNING +, press ?/1. After tuning in any AM station, turn off the receiver. Video section Inputs/Outputs Video: S-video: 1 Vp-p, 75 ohms Y: 1 Vp-p, 75 ohms C: 0.286 Vp-p, 75 ohms 60GB COMPONENT VIDEO: Y: 1 Vp-p, 75 ohms...consumption Area code U, CEL, CEK, AU, E2/E3, AR CA Power consumption 230 W 310 VA Power consumption (during standby mode) 0.2 W AC outlets (Except for models of area code AR) Area code AC outlets U, CA 1 switched, 120 W/1A MAX CEL, CEK, E2/E3, AU 1 switched, 100 W MAX Dimensions (w/h/d) (...