Sony STR-DE485 Support Question
Sony STR-DE485 Support Question
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Question posted by tracy26 on October 14th, 2011
Remote
my remote the u306, does not operate the strde485.It will only turn it off when u push the two top sytem standby buttons.Should i order a new remote or is there a way to get this to work.Its very frustrating
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Operating Instructions - Page 2
...Digital Theater Systems, Inc. These limits are designed to persons. CAUTION You are registered trademarks of important operating ...residential installation.
This receiver incorporates Dolby* Digital and Pro Logic Surround and the DTS** Digital Surround System. * Manufactured ...digital device, pursuant to correct the interference by turning the equipment off and on a circuit
different ...
Operating Instructions - Page 3
... surround displays 26 Customizing sound fields 27
Receiving Broadcasts Storing FM stations automatically (AUTOBETICAL)2 30 Direct tuning 30 Automatic tuning 31 Preset tuning 31 Using the Radio Data System (RDS)2) .... 33
Other Operations Naming preset stations and program sources 35 Recording 35 Using the Sleep Timer 36 Adjustments using the SET UP button 36
Operations Using the Remote...
Operating Instructions - Page 6
... red. • When you get started
• Turn off the power to all of the connections are completed. • Be sure to make connections firmly to avoid hum and noise. • When connecting an audio/video cord, be sure to match the color-coded pins to the appropriate jacks on
the components: yellow...
Operating Instructions - Page 10
... RF signal to bring the multi channel surround sound of a movie theater into your DVD player and satellite tuner (etc.) to the receiver's digital input jacks to either coaxial or optical connections. TV tuner,
satellite tuner or OUTPUT
DVD player*
VIDEO OUT
OUTPUT
DIGITAL OPTICAL
AUDIO OUT L
R
D
B
DIGITAL
OPTICAL
VIDEO 2 IN
ANTENNA
AM
MONITOR
DVD/LD IN...
Operating Instructions - Page 11
... the Components
Multi channel input hookups
STR-DE585 and STR-DE485 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 surround speakers, and a center speaker) and a sub woofer are required.
DIGITAL
OPTICAL
VIDEO 2 IN
ANTENNA
AM
MONITOR
DVD...
Operating Instructions - Page 12
Connect the AC power cord(s) of this receiver to a wall outlet, connect the speaker system to the receiver (page 13).
Other hookups
SPEAKERS IMPEDANCE USE 8 - 16Ω
SURROUND
R
L
CENTER
FRONT
R
L
R
L
R
L
Setting the voltage selector
If your audio/ video components to a wall outlet.
12GB VOLTAGE SELECTOR
120V
240V
220V
AC power cord
b
To a wall outlet
Connecting the AC...
Operating Instructions - Page 15
... other initial setup operations necessary for the first time, or when 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 (C) to your system. Multi channel surround setup
For the best possible surround sound, all of your room (etc.). When placing surround speakers to your receiver for your...
Operating Instructions - Page 17
...a large speaker, but prefer not to have a certain amount of surround effects when using multi channel surround sound, select "SMALL" to activate the bass redirection circuitry and output the...determine whether the internal sound processor will cut the bass signal from that will effectively reproduce bass frequencies, select "LARGE". Hooking Up and Setting Up the Speaker System
x Front speaker ...
Operating Instructions - Page 18
... distance closer (shorter) than the front speakers. Tip
The receiver allows you do not connect a sub woofer, select
"NO". In other speakers. • In order to the sound often results in terms of the sound from your listening position to enjoy surround sound.
Give it is not conducive to the center speaker. XX.X m (ft.))
Set the...
Operating Instructions - Page 19
...Up the Speaker System
x Surround speaker position ( SL SR
PL. A
B C
90° A
60°
30° B C
20°
x Surround speaker height ( SL SR
HGT. All modes with the surround speakers positioned ...were designed under the premise that you may result in forming a cohesive space between the surround sound from the immediate left and right. continued
B
B
60
A
A
30
* These ...
Operating Instructions - Page 23
.... Enjoying Surround Sound
Enjoying Surround Sound
You can also customize the sound fields to obtain the sound you want to listen to.
To fully enjoy surround sound, you want by selecting one of the pre-programmed sound fields according to the program you must register the number and location of the receiver's preprogrammed sound fields. Automatically decoding the input audio signal...
Operating Instructions - Page 24
... Pro Logic to the way it was recorded. x JAZZ (Jazz Club) Reproduces the acoustics of the Sony Pictures Entertainment "Kim Novak Theater" cinema production studio. x GAME Obtains maximum audio impact from the surround speakers. This mode is ideal for watching musicals or classic films where music is the integrated mode which operates these elements simultaneously...
Operating Instructions - Page 25
... to a program source whenever it is turned off. Enjoying Surround Sound
Tips
• The receiver lets you choose "AUTO DEC." mode so that you apply the last selected sound field to obtain the correct bass signal. Multi channel surround formats are output in stereo automatically, and the sound field is selected (Sound Field Link). For example, if you...
Operating Instructions - Page 26
... signals are compatible with MPEG format. See pages 30-34 for tuner operations.
See page 28 to adjust the dynamic range compression.
7 COAX: ...receiver downmixes the source sound (based on the source sound. When using the receiver to tune in order to 2 channel signals in radio stations, etc. Example: Recording format (Front /Surround): 3/2 Output channel: Surround speakers absent Sound...
Operating Instructions - Page 27
... balance and volumes of the current surround effect. The setting is entered automatically. Once you want . to "YES" (page 18) and the audio signal is set to select the
setting you customize a sound field, the changes are stored individually for the parameters available in the memory indefinitely.
The button lights up when headphones are...
Operating Instructions - Page 29
to turn off
the power.
2 Hold down MODE and press ?/1. TREB. (Treble) Lets you adjust the bass tone. You can adjust the tone for optimum sound. Resetting customized sound fields to the factory ...adjust the treble tone.
appears in the display and all sound fields are reset at once.
29GB
Enjoying Surround Sound or TREBLE +/-
button lets you adjust the tone (bass or treble) of the...
Operating Instructions - Page 39
... station direct keyin-mode.
Remote Operations Function Button
NIGHT MODE
Receiver
Press to an audio equipment.
U/u
Receiver Selects a menu item. MAIN MENU
Receiver
Press this button repeatedly to compact disc.
Adjusts the master volume of the four cursor modes: SURR, LEVEL, SET UP and NAME. LD player/ DVD player/ MD deck/ DAT deck
SYSTEM Receiver/ Turns off .
To watch DVD...
Operating Instructions - Page 42
....
Selecting the mode of the remote (continued)
To check the mode of your system. at the same time. Programming the remote
You can operate the programmed component without changing the function of the receiver.
1 Press AV ?/1 while pressing down USE
MODE.
Start again from step 1. The indicator lights.
2 Press the function button (including
MONITOR) for information...
Operating Instructions - Page 45
...
• Do not leave the remote in the battery compartment. Turns the receiver on the receiver.
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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.
continued
45GB Remote button description
AV
?/1
SLEEP ?/1
SYSTEM STANDBY
VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2
DVD/LD
MD/TAPE CD...
Operating Instructions - Page 46
... deck/ DAT deck
Turns the audio and video components on or off the receiver and
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.
Receiver
MUTING Receiver
Function
To watch VCR...
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