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3-864-029-11(1)
FM Stereo
FM-AM Receiver
Operating Instructions
STR-DE625
STR-DE525
ª 1998 by Sony Corporation
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WARNING Precautions CAUTION On safety To prevent fire or shock You are cautioned that any changes or Should any solid object or liquid fall into hazard, do not expose the modification not expressly approved in the cabinet, unplug the receiver and have it unit to rain or moisture. this manual could void your authority to checked by qualified personnel before operate this equipment. operating it any further. Note to CATV system installer: On power sources This reminder is provided to call CATV • B
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About This Manual TABLE OF CONTENTS The instructions in this manual are for models STR-DE625 and DE525. Check your model number by looking at the Hooking Up the Components 4 upper right corner of the front panel. In this manual, the Unpacking 4 USA and Canadian STR-DE625 is used for illustration Antenna Hookups 5 purposes unless stated othewise. Any difference in Audio Component Hookups 6 operation is clearly indicated in the text, for example, “STR-DE625 only.” Video Component Hookups 7 Type
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Unpacking Hooking Up Check that you received the following items with the the receiver: • FM wire antenna (1) Components • AM loop antenna (1) • Remote commander (remote) (1) Model Remote STR-DE625 RM-LJ301 This chapter describes how to connect STR-DE525 (except Canada) RM-U401 various audio and video components to the receiver. Be sure to read the STR-DE525 (Canada) RM-PP401 sections for the components that you • R6 (size-AA) batteries (2) have before you actually connect • Operating Instructi
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Hooking Up the Components Antenna Hookups AM loop antenna FM wire antenna (supplied) (supplied) TV / DBS VIDEO 2 VIDEO 1 MONITOR MONITOR CTRL S CTRL S CTRL S CTRL S STATUS IN OUT OUT IN S-LINK REAR CENTER ANTENNA RL WOOFER AUDIO IMPEDANCE S-LINK WIRELESS VIDEO VIDEO VIDEO VIDEO VIDEO VIDEO VIDEO OUT ++ SELECTOR IN IN OUT IN OUT IN OUT CTRL A1 AM REAR SPEAKER FRONT 4 W 8 W –– SIGNAL AUDIO AUDIO AUDIO AUDIO AUDIO y GND IN OUT IN OUT IN RL L COAXIAL FM y 75W FRONT R + R – – L + FR
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Hooking Up the Components Audio Component Hookups Required cords CD player Audio cords (not supplied) OUTPUT LINE When connecting a cord, be sure to match the color-coded pins to L the appropriate jacks on the components. R White (L) White (L) Red (R) Red (R) Turntable TV / DBS VIDEO 2 VIDEO 1 MONITOR MONITOR CTRL S CTRL S CTRL S CTRL S STATUS IN OUT OUT IN S-LINK REAR CENTER ANTENNA RL WOOFER AUDIO IMPEDANCE S-LINK WIRELESS VIDEO VIDEO VIDEO VIDEO VIDEO VIDEO VIDEO OUT ++ SELECTOR IN IN
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Hooking Up the Components Video Component Hookups Required cords STR-DE625 Audio/video cords (not supplied) When connecting a cord, be sure to match the color-coded pins to the appropriate jacks on the components. VCR TV or DBS tuner Yellow (video) Yellow (video) OUTPUT INPUT OUTPUT White (L/audio) White (L/audio) VIDEO VIDEO VIDEO OUT IN OUT Red (R/audio) Red (R/audio) AUDIO AUDIO AUDIO OUT IN OUT L L Video cord for connecting a TV monitor (not supplied) R R Yellow Yellow IN OUT TV / DBS VI
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Hooking Up the Components Video Component Hookups STR-DE525 Required cords Audio/video cords (not supplied) Yellow (video) Yellow (video) VCR White (L/audio) White (L/audio) INPUT OUTPUT Red (R/audio) Red (R/audio) VIDEO VIDEO IN OUT AUDIO AUDIO Video cord for connecting a TV monitor (not supplied) IN OUT L Yellow Yellow R IN OUT * REAR CENTER ANTENNA RL WOOFER TV/DBS VIDEO MONITOR MONITOR AUDIO VIDEO VIDEO VIDEO VIDEO VIDEO WIRELESS OUT ++ AM IN IN OUT IN OUT REAR SPEAKER –– SIGNAL AUDIO AUDI
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• • • • • • Hooking Up the Components • • • • • • • • • • 5 4 6 3 7 2 8 g 1 9 0 10 5.1 Input Hookups This receiver is equipped with 5.1/DVD INPUT jacks. By Required cords connecting your DVD player or other digital video source Audio cords (not supplied) through a multi-channel decoder (e.g., Dolby Digital (AC- Two for the 5.1/DVD INPUT FRONT and REAR jacks 3) decoder) to these jacks, you can enjoy theater-quality Multi-Channel Surround sound in your own home. To White (L) White (L) enjoy Mult
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Hooking Up the Components Other Hookups Required cords Audio/video/control S connecting cord (1) (supplied with STR- DE625 only) Yellow (video) Yellow (video) White (L/audio) White (L/audio) Red (R/audio) Red (R/audio) Black (control S) Black (control S) Control S connecting cord (1) (supplied with STR-DE625 only) Black Black AC power cord CTRL S (STATUS) IN/OUT S-LINK CTRL A1 AC OUTLET* TV / DBS VIDEO 2 VIDEO 1 MONITOR MONITOR CTRL S CTRL S CTRL S CTRL S STATUS IN OUT OUT IN S-LINK REAR CE
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Hooking Up the Components CONTROL S hookup (STR-DE625 only) CONTROL A1 hookup (STR-DE625 only) If you have a CONTROL S-compatible Sony TV, DBS • If you have a CONTROL A1-compatible Sony CD tuner, monitor, or VCR, use an audio/video/control S player , tape deck, or MD deck connecting cord (supplied) or a control S connecting cord Use a CONTROL A1 cord (not supplied) to connect the (supplied) to connect the CTRL S (STATUS) IN (for TV, S-LINK CTRL A1 jack on the CD player, tape deck, or DBS tuner,
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Hooking Up the Components Other Hookups Connecting the AC power cord Before connecting the AC power cord of this receiver to a wall outlet: • Connect the speaker system to the receiver (see page 14). • Turn the MASTER VOLUME control to the leftmost position (0). Connect the AC power cord(s) of your audio/video component(s) to a wall outlet. If you connect other audio/video components to AC OUTLET on the receiver, the receiver will supply power to the connected component(s), allowing you to turn
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• • • • • • Hooking Up and Setting Up the Speaker System • • • • • • • • • 5 4 6 3 7 2 8 g 1 9 • 0 10 SET UP GENRE Hooking Up SOUND FIELD ON/OFF and Setting Up MASTER VOLUME CURSOR MODE 5.1/DVD SURROUND INPUT BASS/ TONE SET UP TREBLE BASS INDEX BOOST SPEAKERS A SOUND FIELD OFF B BALANCE ON/OFF the Speaker A+B FUNCTION DISPLAY DIRECT SOUND FIELD MUTING TUNING 1 2 3 4 5 VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 VIDEO 3 TV/DBS GENRE MODE TUNING PRESET – + – TUNING + 5.1/DVD BASS LR SHIFT 6 7 8 9 9 TAPE/MD CD TUNER PHO
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Hooking Up and Setting Up the Speaker System Speaker System Hookup Required cords Speaker cords (not supplied) One for each front, rear, and center speaker Rear speaker (R) Rear speaker (L) Center speaker (+) (+) (–) (–) Monaural audio cord (not supplied) IMPEDANCE One for an active woofer SELECTOR Black Black WIRELESS REAR SPEAKER TV / DBS VIDEO 2 VIDEO 1 MONITOR MONITOR CTRL S CTRL S CTRL S CTRL S STATUS IN OUT OUT IN S-LINK REAR CENTER ANTENNA RL WOOFER AUDIO IMPEDANCE S-LINK WIRELESS VI
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Hooking Up and Setting Up the Speaker System Dolby Surround Setup Dolby Pro Logic Surround is a system for decoding Selecting the impedance (STR-DE625 only) Dolby Surround sound that is standardized for TV Set the IMPEDANCE SELECTOR for the front speakers as programs and movies. By selecting the proper center indicated in the table below. Check the instruction mode and adjusting the speaker volume (see page 16), manual of your speakers if you’re not sure of the you can reproduce highly precise
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Hooking Up and Setting Up the Speaker System Dolby Surround Setup 4 Press MODE repeatedly to select “PRO LOGIC.” Selecting the center mode The receiver offers you four center modes: PHANTOM, 5 Press TEST TONE on the supplied remote. 3CH LOGIC, NORMAL, and WIDE. Each mode is You will hear a test tone (see this page) from each designed for a different speaker configuration. Select the speaker sequentially. mode that best suits the speakers you use. 6 Adjust the volume level so that the volume o
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• • • • • • • • • • • • Hooking Up and Setting Up the Speaker System • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • 5 4 6 3 7 2 8 g 1 9 0 10 • 5 4 6 3 7 2 8 g 1 9 0 10 • Before You Use Your Receiver Before turning on the receiver Checking the connections Make sure that you have: After connecting all of your components to the receiver, • Turned MASTER VOLUME to the leftmost position (0). do the procedure below to verify that the connections • Selected the appropriate front speakers (see “8 were correctly ma
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Hooking Up and Setting Up the Speaker System Before You Use Your Receiver There’s no sound from a specific component. / Check that the component is connected correctly to the audio input jacks for that component. / Check that the cord(s) used for the connection is (are) inserted fully into the jacks on both the receiver and the component. No sound is heard from one of the front speakers. / Check that the BALANCE control is set at center position (see “6 BALANCE control” on page 21). / Connect a
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Hooking Up and Setting Up the Speaker System 19
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Front Panel Parts Location of Description Parts and Basic Amplifier Operations This chapter gives you the information on the location and function of the buttons and controls on the front panel and explains basic amplifier operations. 11/u switch Press to turn the receiver on and off. Note Before you turn on the receiver, make sure that you have turned the MASTER VOLUME control to the leftmost position to avoid damaging you speakers. 2 FUNCTION buttons Press one of the buttons to select the comp
