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4-244-963-12(1)
FM Stereo
FM-AM Receiver
Operating Instructions
Owner’s Record
The model and serial numbers are located at the rear of the unit. Record the serial
number in the space provided below. Refer to them whenever you call upon your Sony
dealer regarding this product.
Model No. Serial No.
STR-DE995
STR-DE895
© 2003 Sony Corporation
STR-DE995/895 4-244-963-12(1) GB
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– Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. WARNING – Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not – Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit expose the unit to rain or moisture. different from that to which the receiver is connected. To prevent fire, do not cover the ventilation of the – Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV apparatus with newspapers, table-cloths, curtains, technician for help. etc. And don’t place light
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Table of Contents Recording ............................................ 40 List of Button Locations and Using the Sleep Timer ......................... 41 Reference Pages Adjustments using the CUSTOMIZE menu .............................................. 42 Main unit ............................................... 5 Changing the command mode of the receiver .......................................... 43 Hooking Up the Components CONTROL A1II control system ......... 44 Required cords ...........
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About This Manual Note for the supplied remote The instructions in this manual are for models For RM-PP412 (STR-DE895 models of STR-DE995 and STR-DE895. Check your model area code CA only) number by looking at the lower right corner of the front panel. In this manual, the STR-DE995 is used The AUX, AAC BI-LING, 12 and ON for illustration purposes unless stated otherwise. Any SCREEN button on the remote are not difference in operation is clearly indicated in the text, available. for example, “STR
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List of Button Locations and Reference Pages List of Button Locations and Reference Pages Illustration number How to use page 5 and 6 r Use this page to find the location of buttons that are DISPLAY 4 (27, 69) mentioned in the text. R R Name of button/part Reference page Main unit STR-DE995 only MD/TAPE (indicator) qs (25) ALPHABETICAL ORDER T – Z MEMORY eh (38) TUNER FM/AM (indicator) qg MENU wh (20, 35, 36, 40, 42, 73) A – H (25, 38–40) MOVIE (button/indicator) e; (29, TUN
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Main unit (continued) STR-DE895 only MD/TAPE (indicator) qs (25) ALPHABETICAL ORDER T – Z MEMORY ef (38) TUNER FM/AM (indicator) qg MOVIE (button/indicator) wk (29, A – H (25, 38–40) 30, 68) TUNING +/– ed (38) A.F.D. (button/indicator) wl MULTI CHANNEL DECODING TV/SAT (indicator) qa (25) (28–31) (indicator) wg (26) VIDEO 1 (indicator) 7 (25) CD/SACD (indicator) qd (25) MULTI CH IN/DIRECT wh (26) VIDEO 2 (indicator) 8 (25) DIMMER 5 (27) MUSIC (button/indicator) wj (29, DISPLAY 4 (27, 69) VIDEO 3
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Hooking Up the Components Hooking Up the Components Required cords The following optional connection cords A – I are required when you hook up the components (pages 9 – 15). A Audio cord (not supplied) F Coaxial digital cord (not supplied) White (L) Red (R) G Monaural audio cord (not supplied) B Audio/video cord (not supplied) Black Yellow (video) White (L/audio) Tip Red (R/audio) Audio cord A can be torn into two monaural audio cords G. C Video cord (not supplied) H Component video cord (not su
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Antenna hookups AM loop antenna (supplied) FM wire antenna (supplied) DIGITAL (ASSIGNABLE) OPTICAL ANTENNA TV/SAT CTRL S CTRL S S-VIDEO S-VIDEO S-VIDEO S-VIDEO IN STATUS STATUS IN IN OUT IN OUT IN MD/ TAPE IN AM MD/ TAPE VIDEO IN VIDEO IN VIDEO OUT VIDEO IN VIDEO OUT VIDEO IN OUT y L L L CD/ SACD IN FM 75Ω COAXIAL DVD R R R y SUB IN WOOFER AUDIO IN AUDIO IN AUDIO OUT AUDIO IN AUDIO OUT AUDIO IN COAXIAL PRE OUT TV/SAT DVD VIDEO 2 VIDEO 1 SIGNAL GND L L L L L CENTER CENTER L R R R RRR SUB SURR S
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Hooking Up the Components ç Audio component hookups MD or Tape deck INPUT OUTPUT LINE LINE L Turntable R A A A OUT IN DIGITAL (ASSIGNABLE) OPTICAL ANTENNA TV/SAT CTRL S CTRL S IN S-VIDEO S-VIDEO S-VIDEO S-VIDEO STATUS STATUS IN IN OUT IN OUT IN MD/ TAPE IN AM MD/ VIDEO IN VIDEO IN VIDEO OUT VIDEO IN VIDEO OUT VIDEO IN TAPE OUT y L L L CD/ SACD IN FM 75Ω COAXIAL DVD R R R SUB y IN WOOFER AUDIO IN AUDIO IN AUDIO OUT AUDIO IN AUDIO OUT AUDIO IN COAXIAL PRE OUT TV/SAT DVD VIDEO 2 VIDEO 1 SIGNAL G
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Ç Ç Video component hookups Satellite tuner DVD player OUTPUT OUTPUT AUDIO OUT VIDEO AUDIO OUT VIDEO L OUT L OUT R R COMPONENT VIDEO B B H DIGITAL (ASSIGNABLE) OPTICAL Y L ANTENNA TV/SAT CTRL S CTRL S S-VIDEO S-VIDEO S-VIDEO S-VIDEO S-VIDEO IN STATUS STATUS IN IN OUT IN OUT OUT IN – MD/ P B/B—Y TAPE IN AM R MD/ P R/R—Y VIDEO IN VIDEO IN VIDEO OUT VIDEO IN VIDEO OUT VIDEO IN VIDEO OUT TV/SAT DVD MONITOR TAPE CTRL IN IN OUT OUT y L L L FRON MONITOR A1 II COMPONENT VIDEO SPEAK CD/ IMPEDANCE SACD
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Hooking Up the Components Digital component hookups Connect the digital output jacks of your DVD player and satellite tuner (etc.) to the receiver’s digital input jacks to bring the multi channel surround sound of a movie theater into your home. To fully enjoy multi channel surround sound (5.1 channel), five speakers (two front speakers, two surround speakers, and a center speaker) and a sub woofer are required. You will also need two surround back speakers for 7.1 channel surround sound (STR-DE
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ç ç Digital component hookups (continued) Connect the digital output jacks of your MD or tape deck to the receiver’s digital input jack and connect the digital input jacks of your MD or tape deck to the receiver’s digital output jack. These connections allow you to make digital recordings of TV broadcasts, etc. MD or tape deck DIGITAL INPUT OUTPUT OPTICAL IN LINE LINE L OUT R EEA A OUT IN OUT IN DIGITAL (ASSIGNABLE) OPTICAL ANTENNA TV/SAT CTRL S CTRL S S-VIDEO S-VIDEO S-VIDEO S-VIDEO IN STATUS S
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Hooking Up the Components Multi channel input hookups Although this receiver incorporates a multi channel decoder, it is also equipped with multi channel input jacks. These connections allow you to enjoy multi channel software encoded in formats other than Dolby Digital and DTS. If your DVD player is equipped with multi channel output jacks, you can connect them directly to the receiver to enjoy the sound of the DVD player’s multi channel decoder. Alternatively, the multi channel input jacks can
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ç Other hookups CONTROL S* CONTROL A1 II I OUT IN DIGITAL (ASSIGNABLE) OPTICAL Y ANTENNA TV/SAT CTRL S CTRL S S-VIDEO S-VIDEO S-VIDEO S-VIDEO S-VIDEO IN STATUS STATUS IN IN OUT IN OUT OUT IN P B/B—Y MD/ TAPE IN AM MD/ P R/R—Y VIDEO IN VIDEO IN VIDEO OUT VIDEO IN VIDEO OUT VIDEO IN VIDEO OUT TV/SAT DVD MONITOR TAPE CTRL IN IN OUT OUT y L L L MONITOR A1 II COMPONENT VIDEO CD/ SACD IN FM 75Ω CENTER COAXIAL DVD R R R SUB y IN AUDIO IN AUDIO IN AUDIO OUT AUDIO IN AUDIO OUT AUDIO IN WOOFER COAXIAL
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Hooking Up the Components CONTROL S hookup 2ND ZONE hookup (STR-DE995 only) (STR-DE995 only) When making CONTROL S hookups, use a You can use the 2ND ZONE OUT jacks to monaural mini-plug cord (not supplied). output the audio signals of the selected component to a stereo amplifier located in CONTROL S is an original Sony control another room (page 27). system. • If you connect the CONTROL S OUT jack on another component to the CTRL S STATUS IN Setting the voltage selector jack on this receiver. I
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Other hookups (continued) Connecting the AC power cord AC power cord L + R NT B b KERS E USE 8-16Ω NT A To a L wall outlet – + L OUND AC OUTLET AC OUTLET* * The configuration, shape, and number of AC outlets vary according to the model and country to which the receiver is shipped. Before connecting the AC power cord of this receiver to a wall outlet, connect the speaker system to the receiver (page 17). Connect the AC power cord(s) of your audio/ video components to a wall outlet. If you connect
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Hooking Up and Setting Up the Speaker System Hooking Up and Setting Up the Speaker System Speaker system hookups Required cords A Speaker cords (not supplied) B Monaural audio cord (not supplied) (+) Black (–) Active sub woofer Center speaker Front speaker A Front speaker A (R) (L) INPUT AUDIO IN B A A A SPEAKERS FRONT B* Y L L CTRL S CTRL S S-VIDEO S-VIDEO S-VIDEO S-VIDEO S-VIDEO STATUS STATUS IN IN OUT IN OUT OUT IN – + P B/B—Y R R P R/R—Y VIDEO IN VIDEO IN VIDEO OUT VIDEO IN VIDEO OUT VIDEO I
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Speaker system hookups (continued) Notes • Twist the stripped ends of the speaker cords about 10 mm (2/3 inch). Be sure to match the speaker cord to the appropriate terminal on the components: + to + and – to –. If the cords are reversed, the Stripped cords are touching each other sound will be distorted and will lack bass. due to excessive removal of insulation. • If you use speakers with low maximum input rating, adjust the volume carefully to avoid excessive output on the speakers. To avoid s
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Hooking Up and Setting Up the Speaker System Performing initial setup Performing initial setup operations operations Before using your receiver for the first time, adjust SET UP parameters so that the receiver Once you have hooked up the speakers and correspond to your system. For the adjustable turned on the power, clear the receiver’s parameters, see the table on pages 73–74. See memory. Then specify the speaker parameters pages 19–23 for speaker settings and pages 42– (size, position, etc.) a
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3 Turn the +/– (STR-DE995 only) or jog Multi channel surround setup dial (STR-DE895 only) to select the (continued) setting you want. When placing surround speakers behind you The setting is entered automatically. (wide room) 4 Repeat steps 2 and 3 until you have set all of the parameters that follow. B Initial settings A A 45° Parameter Initial setting SUB WOOFER [XXX] YES C C FRONT SP [XXXXX] LARGE 90° CTR SP [XXXXX] LARGE SURR SP [XXXXX] LARGE SB SP [XXX] YES D 20° 1) SB L/R [XXX] YES 2) 2) F
