Sony STR DE595 DE595/495 User Manual Operating Instructions STRDE595

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STR-DE595/DE495 4-245-327-12(1) GB

FM Stereo

FM-AM Receiver

4-245-327-12(1)

STR-DE595

STR-DE495

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.

Operating Instructions

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– Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

– Increase the separation between the equipment and

receiver.

– Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit

different from that to which the receiver is

connected.

– Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV

technician for help.

CAUTION

You are cautioned that any changes or modification

not expressly approved in this manual could void

your authority to operate this equipment.

Note to CATV system installer:

This reminder is provided to call CATV system

installer’s attention to Article 820-40 of the NEC that

provides guidelines for proper grounding and, in

particular, specifies that the cable ground shall be

connected to the grounding system of the building, as

close to the point of cable entry as practical.

For customers in Canada

CAUTION

TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT USE

THIS POLARIZED AC PLUG WITH AN

EXTENSION CORD, RECEPTACLE OR OTHER

OUTLET UNLESS THE BLADES CAN BE FULLY

INSERTED TO PREVENT BLADE EXPOSURE.

Except for customers in Europe

ENERGY STAR® is a U.S. registered

mark.

As an

NERGY

TAR

partner, Sony

Corporation has determined that this

product meets the

NERGY

TAR

guidelines for energy efficiency.

This receiver incorporates Dolby* Digital and Pro

Logic Surround and the DTS** Digital Surround

System.

* Manufactured under license from Dolby

Laboratories.

“Dolby”, “Pro Logic” and the double-D symbol are

trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.

** “DTS” and “DTS Digital Surround” are registered

trademarks of Digital Theater Systems, Inc.

WARNING

To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not

expose the unit to rain or moisture.

To prevent fire, do not cover the ventilation of the

apparatus with newspapers, table-cloths, curtains, etc.

And don’t place lighted candles on the apparatus.

To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not place objects

filled with liquids, such as vases, on the apparatus.

Don’t throw away the battery with

general house waste, dispose of it

correctly as chemical waste.

Do not install the appliance in a confined space, such

as a bookcase or built-in cabinet.

For customers in the United States

This symbol is intended to alert the

user to the presence of uninsulated

“dangerous voltage” within the

product’s enclosure that may be of

sufficient magnitude to constitute a

risk of electric shock to persons.

This symbol is intended to alert the

user to the presence of important

operating and maintenance (servicing)

instructions in the literature

accompanying the appliance.

WARNING

This equipment has been tested and found to comply

with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant

to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are

designed to provide reasonable protection against

harmful interference in a residential installation. This

equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio

frequency energy and, if not installed and used in

accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful

interference to radio communications. However, there

is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a

particular installation. If this equipment does cause

harmful interference to radio or television reception,

which can be determined by turning the equipment

off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the

interference by one or more of the following

measures:

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Table of Contents

1) STR-DE595 only.

2) Models of area code CEL, CEK only.

List of Button Locations and

Reference Pages

Main unit ............................................... 5

Hooking Up the Components

Required cords ....................................... 6

Antenna hookups ................................... 7

Audio component hookups .................... 8

Video component hookups .................... 9

Digital component hookups ................. 10

Multi channel input hookups1) ............. 11

Other hookups ..................................... 12

Hooking Up and Setting Up

the Speaker System

Speaker system hookups ..................... 13

Performing initial setup operations ..... 15

Multi channel surround setup .............. 15

Checking the connections .................... 20

Basic Operations

Selecting the component ..................... 21

Changing the display ........................... 22

Enjoying Surround Sound

Using only the front speakers

(2 Channel Stereo) ........................ 23

Enjoying higher fidelity sound ............ 23

Selecting a sound field ........................ 24

Understanding the multi channel

surround displays .......................... 26

Customizing sound fields .................... 27

Receiving Broadcasts

Storing FM stations automatically

(AUTOBETICAL)2) ...................... 29

Direct tuning ........................................ 29

Automatic tuning ................................. 30

Preset tuning ........................................ 30

Using the Radio Data

System (RDS)2) .............................. 32

Other Operations

Naming preset stations and program

sources ........................................... 34

Recording ............................................ 34

Using the Sleep Timer ......................... 35

Adjustments using the

SET UP menu ................................ 35

Changing the command mode of the

receiver .......................................... 36

Operations Using the Remote

RM-U306A

Before you use your remote ................ 37

Remote button description ................... 37

Changing the factory setting of an

input selector button ...................... 40

Additional Information

Precautions .......................................... 41

Troubleshooting ................................... 41

Specifications ...................................... 44

Tables of settings using the

MAIN MENU button .................... 47

Adjustable parameters for each

sound field ......................... back page

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About This Manual

The instructions in this manual are for models

STR-DE595 and STR-DE495. Check your model

number by looking at the lower right corner of the

front panel. In this manual, the STR-DE595 is used

for illustration purposes unless stated otherwise. Any

difference in operation is clearly indicated in the text,

for example, “STR-DE595 only”.

About area codes

The area code of the receiver you purchased is

shown on the lower portion of the rear panel (see

the illustration below).

Any differences in operation, according to the

area code, are clearly indicated in the text, for

example, “Models of area code AA only”.

Tip

The instructions in this manual describe the controls

on the receiver. You can also use the controls on the

supplied remote if they have the same or similar

names as those on the receiver. For details on the use

of your remote, see pages 37–40.

4-XXX-XXX-XX AA

E USE 8-16Ω

CENTER SURROUND

–

Area code

Note for the supplied remote

For RM-U306A

(STR-DE495 only) The MULTI CH button on

the remote is not available.

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?/1

1234 56789q

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List of Button Locations and Reference Pages

Main unit

How to use this page

Use this page to find the location of buttons

that are mentioned in the text.

Illustration number

DISPLAY 2 (22, 32, 43)

R R

Name of button/part Reference page

ALPHABETICAL ORDER

A – L

A.F.D. (button/indicator) wa

(23–25)

CD (STR-DE495 only) 9 (21)

CD/SACD (STR-DE595 only) 9

(21)

DIMMER 3 (22)

DISPLAY 2 (22, 32, 43)

Display qa (22)

DVD 7 (21)

ENTER qg (34, 36)

FM MODE wh (30)

INPUT MODE qd (21)

IR (receptor) 4 (37, 43)

M – O

MAIN MENU qf (16, 27, 28, 34,

35, 47)

MASTER VOLUME qs (20, 21,

41)

MD/TAPE 8 (21)

MEMORY wj (29, 31)

MENU +/– qh (16, 27, 28, 34, 35,

47)

MENU / qj (16, 27, 28, 34, 35,

47)

MOVIE (button/indicator) w; (24,

42)

MULTI CHANNEL DECODING

(indicator) (STR-DE595 only) wd

(21)

MULTI CH IN (STR-DE595 only)

qk (21)

MUSIC (button/indicator) ql

(24, 25, 42)

P – Z

PHONES (jack) wk (22, 26, 42)

PRESET TUNING +/– wf (31, 46)

SPEAKERS (OFF/A/B/A+B)

(STR-DE595 only) wl (13, 22,

41)

TUNER FM/AM q; (21, 30, 31,

34)

TUNING +/– wg (30)

VIDEO 1 5 (21)

VIDEO 2 6 (21)

NUMBERS AND SYMBOLS

2CH (button/indicator) ws (23, 25,

28)

?/1 (power) 1 (15, 20, 28, 29, 36,

46)

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Required cords

The following optional connection cords A – G are required when you hook up the components

(pages 8–11).

Hooking Up the Components

Before you get started

•Turn off the power to all components before making any connections.

•Do not connect the AC power cord until 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 (video) to yellow; white (left, audio) to white; and red (right, audio) to red.

•When you connect optical digital cords, insert the cord plugs straight in until they click into place.

•Do not bend or tie the optical digital cord.

AAudio cord (not supplied)

White (L)

Red (R)

BAudio/video cord (not supplied)

Yellow (video)

White (L/audio)

Red (R/audio)

CVideo cord (not supplied)

Yellow

DOptical digital cord (not supplied)

ECoaxial digital cord (not supplied)

FMonaural audio cord (not supplied)

Black

Tip

Audio cord A can be torn into two monaural audio

cords F.

GComponent video cord (not supplied)

(STR-DE595 only, except for models of area

code CEL, CEK)

Green

Blue

Red

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Antenna hookups

FM wire antenna

(supplied)

AM loop antenna

(supplied)

Notes on antenna hookups

•To prevent noise pickup, keep the AM loop

antenna away from the receiver and other

components.

•Be sure to fully extend the FM wire antenna.

•After connecting the FM wire antenna, keep it

as horizontal as possible.

DIGITAL ANTENNA

MONITOR

SUB

WOOFER

VIDEO 1

VIDEO 2

DVDMD/TAPE

SACD

MULTI CH IN

OPTICAL

VIDEO 2

CD/

SACD

DVD IN

COAXIAL

FRONT SURROUND

SUB

WOOFER

CENTER

IN OUT IN

AUDIO IN AUDIO IN

AUDIO OUT

AUDIO IN

VIDEO IN VIDEO IN VIDEO OUT VIDEO IN VIDEO OUT

AUDIO

OUT

* The shape of the connector varies depending on the area code.

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LINE

OUTPUT

INOUT

LINE

INPUT OUTPUT

DIGITAL ANTENNA

MONITOR

SUB

WOOFER

VIDEO 1

VIDEO 2

DVDMD/TAPE

SACD

MULTI CH IN

OPTICAL

VIDEO 2

CD/

SACD

DVD IN

COAXIAL

FRONT SURROUND

SUB

WOOFER

CENTER

IN OUT IN

AUDIO IN AUDIO IN

AUDIO OUT

AUDIO IN

VIDEO IN VIDEO IN VIDEO OUT VIDEO IN VIDEO OUT

AUDIO

OUT

Audio component hookups

MD/Tape deck

CD or Super Audio

CD* player

* STR-DE595 only.

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VIDEO

INPUT

VIDEO

OUT

AUDIO

OUT

OUTPUT

VIDEO

OUT

AUDIO

OUT

VIDEO

AUDIO

OUTPUTINPUT

INOUT

AUDIO OUT VIDEO

OUT

OUTPUT

B G

/B—Y

/R—Y

DIGITAL ANTENNA

MONITOR

COMPONENT VIDEO

SPEAKERS

SUB

WOOFER

VIDEO 1

VIDEO 2

DVDMD/TAPE

SACD

MULTI CH IN

OPTICAL

VIDEO 2

CD/

SACD

DVD IN

COAXIAL

FRONT SURROUND

SUB

WOOFER

CENTER

IN OUT IN

AUDIO IN AUDIO IN

AUDIO OUT

AUDIO IN

VIDEO IN VIDEO IN VIDEO OUT VIDEO IN VIDEO OUT

AUDIO

OUT

FRONT B FRON

DVD IN VIDEO 2

MONITOR

OUT

+ + +

Video component hookups

TV monitor

DVD player

Note on video component

hookups

You can connect your TV’s audio output jacks

to the VIDEO 2 AUDIO IN jacks on the

receiver and apply sound effects to the audio

from the TV. In this case, do not connect the

TV’s video output jack to the VIDEO 2

VIDEO IN jack on the receiver. If you are

connecting a separate satellite tuner, connect

both the audio and video output jacks to the

receiver as shown above.

Satellite

tuner or

VCR VCR

* STR-DE595 only, except for models of area code CEL, CEK.

STR-DE595 only, except for models

of area code CEL, CEK

If you have a DVD player, TV or satellite tuner

with COMPONENT VIDEO (Y, B–Y, R–Y)

output jacks and a monitor with COMPONENT

VIDEO input jacks, use a component video

cord (not supplied) to connect to the receiver.

COMPONENT VIDEO*

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VIDEO

OUT

AUDIO

OUT

OUTPUT

DIGITAL

OPTICAL

OUTPUT

DIGITAL

COAXIAL

OUTPUT

VIDEO

OUT

AUDIO

OUT

OUTPUT

DIGITAL ANTENNA

MONITOR

SUB

WOOFER

VIDEO 1

VIDEO 2

DVDMD/TAPE

SACD

MULTI CH IN

OPTICAL

VIDEO 2

CD/

SACD

DVD IN

COAXIAL

FRONT SURROUND

SUB

WOOFER

CENTER

IN OUT IN

AUDIO IN AUDIO IN

AUDIO OUT

AUDIO IN

VIDEO IN VIDEO IN VIDEO OUT VIDEO IN VIDEO OUT

AUDIO

OUT

Digital component hookups

DVD player (etc.)*

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, five speakers (two front speakers, two surround speakers, and a

center speaker) and a sub woofer are required.

Notes

•All the OPTICAL and COAXIAL jacks are compatible with 96 kHz, 48 kHz, 44.1 kHz and 32 kHz sampling

frequencies.

•(STR-DE595 only) The sound is not output when you play a Super Audio CD on the Super Audio CD player

connected to the CD/SACD OPTICAL IN jack on this unit. Connect to the analog input jacks (CD/SACD IN

jacks). Refer to the operating instructions supplied with the Super Audio CD player.

Satellite tuner or

DVD player*

* Make either coaxial or optical connections. We recommend making coaxial connections instead of optical

connections.

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AFAF

FRONT

SURROUND

SUB

WOOFER

MULTI CH OUT

CENTER

DIGITAL ANTENNA

MONITOR

OPTICAL

VIDEO 2

CD/

SACD

DVD IN

COAXIAL

FRONT SURROUND

SUB

WOOFER

CENTER

IN OUT IN

AUDIO IN AUDIO IN

AUDIO OUT

AUDIO IN

VIDEO IN VIDEO IN VIDEO OUT VIDEO IN VIDEO OUT

AUDIO

OUT

SUB

WOOFER

VIDEO 1

VIDEO 2

DVDMD/TAPE

SACD

MULTI CH IN

Multi channel input hookups

STR-DE595 only

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 be used to connect an external multi channel

decoder.

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. Refer to the operating instructions

supplied with your DVD player, multi channel decoder, etc., for details on the multi channel

hookups.

Notes

•When using the connections described below, adjust the level of the surround speakers and sub woofer from the

DVD player or multi channel decoder.

•See page 13 for details on speaker system hookup.

DVD player,

Multichannel decoder, etc.

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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 (page 13).

Connect the AC power cord(s) of your audio/

video components to a wall outlet.

Other hookups

Setting the voltage selector

If your receiver has a voltage selector on the

rear panel, check that the voltage selector is set

to the local power supply voltage. If not, use a

screwdriver to set the selector to the correct

position before connecting the AC power cord

to a wall outlet.

120V 220V 240V

VOLTAGE SELECTORVOLTAGE SELECTOR

PB/B–Y

PR/R–Y

IMPEDANCE USE 8-16Ω

COMPONENT VIDEO

SPEAKERS

FRONT B FRONT A CENTER SURROUND

DVD IN VIDEO 2

MONITOR

OUT

–

AC power cord

To a wall outlet

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BMonaural audio cord (not supplied)

Black

Speaker system hookups

Required cords

ASpeaker cords (not supplied)

(+)

(–)

eEe

INPUT

AUDIO

AAA

PB/B–Y

PR/R–Y

IMPEDANCE USE 8-16Ω

COMPONENT VIDEO

SPEAKERS

SUB

WOOFER

AUDIO

OUT

FRONT B FRONT A CENTER SURROUND

DVD IN VIDEO 2

MONITOR

VIDEO OUT

MONITOR

OUT

–

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Front speaker A

(L)

Front speaker A

(R)

Center speaker

Surround speaker

(L)

Surround speaker

(R)

Active sub woofer

continued

Front speaker B*

(L)

Front speaker B*

(R)

* (STR-DE595 only) If you have an additional front speaker system, connect them to the SPEAKERS FRONT B

terminals. You can select the front speakers you want to use with the SPEAKERS (OFF/A/B/A+B) button (page

22).

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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

sound will be distorted and will lack bass.

•If you use speakers with low maximum input rating,

adjust the volume carefully to avoid excessive

output on the speakers.

To avoid short-circuiting the

speakers

Short-circuiting of the speakers may damage

the receiver. To prevent this, make sure to take

the following precautions when connecting the

speakers.

Make sure the stripped ends of each

speaker cord does not touch another

speaker terminal, the stripped end of

another speaker cord, or the metal parts of

the receiver.

Examples of poor conditions of the

speaker cord

Stripped speaker cord is touching another

speaker terminal.

Speaker system hookup (continued)

Stripped cords are touching each other

due to excessive removal of insulation.

Stripped cords are not fully attached and

are touching the rear panel of the receiver.

After connecting all the components,

speakers, and AC power cord, output

a test tone to check that all the

speakers are connected correctly.

For details on outputting a test tone,

see page 20.

If no sound is heard from a speaker while

outputting a test tone or a test tone is output

from a speaker other than the one whose name

is currently displayed on the receiver, the

speaker may be short-circuited. If this happens,

check the speaker connection again.

To avoid damaging your

speakers

Make sure that you turn down the volume

before you turn off the receiver. When you turn

on the receiver, the volume remains at the level

you turn off the receiver.

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45°

90°

20°

A A

Performing initial setup

operations

Once you have hooked up the speakers and

turned on the power, clear the receiver’s

memory. Then specify the speaker parameters

(size, position, etc.) and perform any other

initial setup operations necessary for your

system.

Tip

To check the audio output during settings (to set up

while outputting the sound), check the connection

(page 20).

Clearing the receiver’s

memory

Before using your receiver for the first time, or

when you want to clear the receiver’s memory,

do the following.

1Turn off the receiver.

2Hold down ?/1 for 5 seconds.

“INITIAL” appears in the display.

The following are reset to their factory

settings.

•All settings in the SET UP, LEVEL and

TONE menus.

•The sound field memorized for each

function and preset station.

•All sound field parameters.

•All preset stations.

•All index names for input selectors and

preset stations.

•The master volume is set to

“VOL MIN”.

Performing initial setup

operations

Before using your receiver for the first time,

adjust SET UP parameters so that the receiver

correspond to your system. For the adjustable

parameters, see the table on page 47. See pages

15–20 for speaker settings and pages 35–36 for

other settings.

Multi channel surround

setup

For the best possible surround sound, all

speakers should be the same distance from the

listening position (A).

However, the receiver lets 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 the listening position.

The front speakers can be placed from 1.0 to

7.0 meters (3 to 23 feet) from the listening

position (A).

You can place the surround speakers either

behind you or to the side, depending on the

shape of your room (etc.). However, we

recommend that you place the surround

speakers behind you.

When placing surround speakers to your side

(long room)

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When placing surround speakers behind you

(wide room)

Note

Do not place the center speaker further away from the

listening position than the front speakers.

Normal Speaker and Micro

Satellite Speaker

If you are using Select

Normal Speakers NORM. SP.

Micro Satellite Speakers MICRO SP.

The speaker size and the sub woofer selection

has been preset to “NORM. SP.”. You can

adjust the speaker size and sub woofer

selection when you select “NORM. SP.” (page

17).

To select “MICRO SP.”, turn off the power,

then turn on again while pressing MAIN

MENU. (To reset to “NORM. SP.”, do the

same procedure.)

When you select “MICRO SP.”, the speaker

size and sub woofer selection has been

configurated as follows:

Speaker Settings

FRONT SMALL

CENTER SMALL

SURROUND SMALL

SUB WOOFER YES

You cannot change the configuration if you select

“MICRO SP.”.

Tip

The setting for Micro Satellite Speaker (MICRO SP.)

has been programmed to optimize the sound balance.

If you use Sony’s Micro Satellite Speakers, select

“MICRO SP.”.

Caution

When you use Micro Satellite Speakers and the

speaker size is set to “LARGE”, you may not obtain

the correct soundstage. The speaker may also be

damaged at high volume position.

Specifying the speaker

parameters

1Press MAIN MENU repeatedly to select

“SET UP ”.

2Press MENU or MENU to select

the parameter you want to adjust.

3Press MENU + or MENU – to select the

setting you want.

The setting is entered automatically.

4Repeat steps 2 and 3 until you have set

all of the parameters that follow.

Initial settings

Parameter Initial setting

(SUB WOOFER) S.W. XXX YES*

(FRONT) XXXXX LARGE*

(CENTER) XXXXX LARGE*

(SURROUND) XXXXX LARGE*

DIST. X.X m (XX ft.)** 3.0 m (10 ft.)**

PL. XXXX LOW

* You can set this parameter only when you select

“NORM. SP.”.

** The default unit for models of area code U, CA is

“ft.”.

The default unit for models of other area code is

“m”.

Multi channel surround setup

(continued)

45°

90°

20°

A A

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xSub woofer selection (

S.W. XXX)

•If you connect a sub woofer, select “YES”.

•If you do not connect a sub woofer, select

“NO”. This activates the bass redirection

circuitry and outputs the LFE signals from other

speakers.

•In order to take full advantage of the Dolby

Digital bass redirection circuitry, we

recommend that you set the cut off frequency

on the sub woofer as high as possible.

xFront speaker size (

XXXXX)

•If you connect large speakers that will

effectively reproduce bass frequencies, select

“LARGE”. Normally, select “LARGE”.

•If the sound is distorted, or you feel a lack of

surround effects when using multi channel

surround sound, select “SMALL” to activate

the bass redirection circuitry and output the

front channel bass frequencies from the sub

woofer.

•When the front speakers are set to “SMALL”,

the center and surround speakers are also

automatically set to “SMALL” (unless

previously set to “NO”).

•When the sub woofer is set to “NO”, the front

speakers are automatically set to “LARGE” and

you cannot change this setting.

xCenter speaker size (

XXXXX)

•If you connect a large speaker that will

effectively reproduce bass frequencies, select

“LARGE”. Normally, select “LARGE”.

However, if the front speakers are set to

“SMALL”, you cannot set the center speaker to

“LARGE”.

•If the sound is distorted, or you feel a lack of

surround effects when using multi channel

surround sound, select “SMALL” to activate

the bass redirection circuitry and output the

center channel bass frequencies from the front

speakers (if set to “LARGE”) or sub woofer.*1

•If you do not connect a center speaker, select

“NO”. The sound of the center channel will be

output from the front speakers.*2

continued

xSurround speaker size (

XXXXX)

•If you connect large speakers that will

effectively reproduce bass frequencies, select

“LARGE”. Normally, select “LARGE”.

However, if the front speakers are set to

“SMALL”, you cannot set the surround

speakers to “LARGE”.

•If the sound is distorted, or you feel a lack of

surround effects when using multi channel

surround sound, select “SMALL” to activate

the bass redirection circuitry and output the

surround channel bass frequencies from the sub

woofer or other “LARGE” speakers.

•If you do not connect surround speakers, select

“NO”.*3

Tip

*1–*3 correspond to the following Dolby Pro Logic

modes

*1 NORMAL

*2 PHANTOM

*3 3 STEREO

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Tip

The receiver allows you to input the speaker position

in terms of distance. However, it is not possible to set

the center speaker further than the front speakers.

Also, the center speaker cannot be set more than

1.5 meters (5 feet) closer than the front speakers.

Likewise, the surround speakers can not be set further

away from the listening position than the front

speakers. And they can be no more than 4.5 meters

(15 feet) closer.

This is because incorrect speaker placement is not

conducive to enjoy surround sound.

Please note that, setting the speaker distance closer

than the actual location of the speakers will cause a

delay in the output of the sound from that speaker. In

other words, the speaker will sound like it is further

away.

For example, setting the center speaker distance

1~2 m (3~6 feet) closer than the actual speaker

position will create a fairly realistic sensation of being

“inside” the screen. If you cannot obtain a satisfactory

surround effect because the surround speakers are too

close, setting the surround speaker distance closer

(shorter) than the actual distance will create a larger

sound stage.

Adjusting these parameter while listening to the

sound often results in much better surround sound.

Give it a try!

Tip

Internally, the LARGE and SMALL settings for each

speaker determine whether the internal sound

processor will cut the bass signal from that channel.

When the bass is cut from a channel, the bass

redirection circuitry sends the corresponding bass

frequencies to the sub woofer or other “LARGE”

speakers.

However, since bass sounds have a certain amount of

directionality, it is best not to cut them, if possible.

Therefore, even when using small speakers, you can

set them to “LARGE” if you want to output the bass

frequencies from that speaker. On the other hand, if

you are using a large speaker, but prefer not to have

bass frequencies output from that speaker, set it to

“SMALL”.

If the overall sound level is lower than you prefer, set

all speakers to “LARGE”. If there is not enough bass,

you can use the BASS parameter in the TONE menu

to boost the bass levels. To adjust the bass, see page

28.

xFront speaker distance (

DIST.

X.X m (XX ft.))

Set the distance from your listening position to

the front speakers (A on page 15).

xCenter speaker distance (

DIST. X.X

m (XX ft.))

Set the distance from your listening position to

the center speaker. Center speaker distance

should be set from a distance equal to the front

speaker distance (A on page 15) to a distance

1.5 meters (5 feet) closer to your listening

position (B on page 15).

xSurround speaker distance (

DIST. X.X m (XX ft.))

Set the distance from your listening position to

the surround speakers. Surround speaker

distance should be set from a distance equal to

the front speaker distance (A on page 15) to a

distance 4.5 meters (15 feet) closer to your

listening position (C on page 15).

Multi channel surround setup

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xSurround speaker placement (

PL. XXXX)*

This parameter lets you specify the height of

your surround speakers for proper

implementation of the Digital Cinema Sound

surround modes. Refer to the illustration below.

•Select “PL. LOW” if the location of your

surround speakers corresponds to section A.

•Select “PL. HIGH” if the location of your

surround speakers corresponds to section B.

* These parameters are not available when

“Surround speaker size (

)” is set to “NO”.

Tip

The surround speaker placement parameter is

designed specifically for implementation of the

Digital Cinema Sound modes with virtual elements.

With the Digital Cinema Sound modes, speaker

placement is not as critical as other modes. All modes

with virtual elements were designed under the

premise that the surround speaker would be located

behind the listening position, but presentation remains

fairly consistent even with the surround speakers

positioned at a rather wide angle. However, if the

speakers are pointing towards the listener from the

immediate left and right of the listening position, the

sound fields with virtual elements will not be as

effective.

Nevertheless, each listening environment has many

variables, like wall reflections.

Therefore, we recommend that you playback multi

channel surround encoded software and listen to the

effect each setting has on your listening environment.

Choose the setting that provides a good sense of

spaciousness and that best succeeds in forming a

cohesive space between the surround sound from the

surround speakers and the sound of the front

speakers. If you are not sure which sounds best, select

“PL. LOW” and then use the speaker distance

parameter and speaker level adjustments to obtain

proper balance.

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Adjusting the speaker level

Use the remote while seated in your listening

position to adjust the level of each speaker.

Note

The receiver incorporates a new test tone with a

frequency centered at 800 Hz for easier speaker level

adjustment.

1Press ?/1 on the remote to turn on the

receiver.

2Press TEST TONE on the remote.

“T. TONE” appears in the display and you

will hear the test tone from each speaker in

sequence.

Front (left) t Center t Front (right) t

Surround (right) t Surround (left) t

Sub woofer

3Adjust the speaker level and balance

using the LEVEL menu so that the level

of the test tone sounds the same from

each speaker.

For details on the LEVEL menu, see page

27.

While adjusting, the test tone is output from

the speaker whose adjustment is performed.

4Press TEST TONE again to turn off the

test tone.

Tip

You can adjust the level of all speakers at the same

time. Press MASTER VOL +/– on the remote or turn

MASTER VOLUME on the receiver.

Notes

•(STR-DE595 only) The test tone cannot be output

when the receiver is set to MULTI CH IN.

•The adjusted value are shown in the display during

adjustment.

•Although these adjustments can also be made via

the front panel using the LEVEL menu (when the

test tone is output, the receiver switches to the

LEVEL menu automatically), we recommend you

follow the procedure described above and adjust the

speaker levels from your listening position using the

remote.

Checking the connections

After connecting all of your components to the

receiver, do the following to verify that the

connections were made correctly.

1Press ?/1 to turn on the receiver.

2Turn on the component that you

connected (e.g., CD player or tape

deck).

3Press the input selector button

(e.g., CD/SACD (STR-DE595 only) / CD

(STR-DE495 only) or MD/TAPE) to

select the component (program

source).

4Start playing.

If you do not obtain normal sound output after

performing this procedure, see

“Troubleshooting” on page 41 and take the

appropriate measures to correct the problem.

Multi channel surround setup

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Basic Operations

Selecting the component

Input Selector buttons

Press the input selector button to select the

component you want to use.

To select Press

VCR VIDEO 1 or VIDEO 2

Satellite tuner VIDEO 2

DVD player DVD

MD or Tape deck MD/TAPE

CD player CD (STR-DE495 only)

CD or Super Audio CD/SACD

CD player (STR-DE595 only)

Built in tuner TUNER FM/AM

After turning on the component you selected,

select the component and play the program

source.

•After selecting VCR or DVD player, turn on the

TV and set the TV’s video input to match the

component you selected.

INPUT MODE

Press INPUT MODE to select the input mode

for your digital components.

Each time you press the button, the input mode

of the currently selected component switches.

Select To

AUTO IN Give priority to digital

signals when there are both

digital and analog

connections. If there are no

digital signals, analog is

selected.

COAX IN Specify the digital audio

signals input to the

DIGITAL COAXIAL input

jacks.

Select To

OPT IN Specify the digital audio

signals input to the

DIGITAL OPTICAL input

jacks.

ANALOG Specify the analog audio

signals input to the AUDIO

IN (L/R) jacks.

Note

When the 96 kHz digital signal is input, the tone,

sound field and surround effects do not function.

MULTI CH IN

(STR-DE595 only)

Press MULTI CH IN to enjoy the audio source

connected to the MULTI CH IN jacks. You can

adjust balance and level of all the speakers. When

this function is on, the tone and surround effects

are turned off.

MULTI CHANNEL DECODING

indicator

(STR-DE595 only)

This indicator lights up when the unit is

decoding signals recorded in a multi channel

format.

MUTING

Press MUTING on the remote to mute the

sound. Press again to cancel the muting

function. The muting function is also canceled

when you turn the power on or turn the

MASTER VOLUME to turn the volume up.

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PHONES

Use to connect headphones.

•When the headphones are connected, speaker

output is automatically canceled and “SP”

(STR-DE495 only) or “SP A” and “SP B”

(STR-DE595 only) do not light up in the

display.

SPEAKERS (OFF/A/B/A+B)

(STR-DE595 only)

Press SPEAKERS (OFF/A/B/A+B) to output

the sound from the speakers connected to the

SPEAKERS FRONT terminals.

Each time you press the button, the display will

light up cyclically as follows:

SP A t SP B t SP A and SP B t

No display*

To drive Select

Speaker System A SP A (default setting)

(Connected to the

SPEAKERS FRONT A

terminals)

Speaker System B SP B

(Connected to the

SPEAKERS FRONT B

terminals)

Both Speaker System SP A and SP B

A and B

(Connected to the

SPEAKERS FRONT A

and B terminals)

* If you do not want to drive Speaker System A and

B, press SPEAKERS (OFF/A/B/A+B) until “SP A”

and “SP B” do not light up in the display (no

display).

Changing the display

DIMMER

Press DIMMER repeatedly to adjust the

brightness of the display (3 steps).

However, when you press any button, the

display becomes the brightest setting

temporary.

DISPLAY

Each time you press DISPLAY, the display

changes cyclically as follows:

Index name of the component* t Selected

component t Sound field applied to the

program source

When the tuner is selected

Index name of the preset station* or program

station name** t Frequency t Program type

indication** t Radio text** t Current

time** t Sound field applied to the band or

the preset station

* Index name appears only when you have assigned

one to the component or preset station (page 34).

Index name does not appear when only blank

spaces have been entered, or it is the same as the

input selector.

** During RDS reception only. (Models of area code

CEL, CEK only. See page 32).

Selecting the component

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Enjoying higher fidelity

sound

The Auto Format Direct (A.F.D.) mode allows

you to select the decoding mode you want for

your audio sound.

Mode Decoding Mode

A.F.D. AUTO As encoded

DOLBY PL Dolby Pro Logic

PLII MOV Dolby Pro Logic II

PLII MUS

Decoding the input audio

signal automatically

Press A.F.D. repeatedly to select “A.F.D.

AUTO”.

The A.F.D. indicator lights up.

This mode automatically detects the type of

audio signal being input (Dolby Digital, DTS,

or standard 2 channel stereo) and performs the

proper decoding if necessary. This mode

presents the sound as it was recorded/encoded,

without adding any effects (e.g. reverberation).

However, if there are no low frequency signals

(Dolby Digital LFE, etc.) it will generate a low

frequency signal for output to the sub woofer.

You can take advantage of surround sound

simply by selecting one of the receiver’s pre-

programmed sound fields. They bring the

exciting and powerful sound of movie theaters

and concert halls into your home. You can also

customize the sound fields to obtain the sound

you want by changing the surround parameter.

To fully enjoy surround sound, you must

speakers. See “Multi channel surround setup”

starting from page 15 to set the speaker

parameters before enjoying surround sound.

Using only the front

speakers (2 Channel Stereo)

Press 2CH.

The 2CH indicator lights up and “2CH ST.”

appears in the display.

This mode outputs the sound from the front left

and right speakers only. Standard 2 channel

(stereo) sources completely bypass the sound

field processing. Multi channel surround

formats are downmixed to 2 channel.

Notes

•No sound is output from the sub woofer when

“2CH ST.” is selected. To listen to 2 channel

(stereo) sources using the front left and right

speakers and a sub woofer, press A.F.D. repeatedly

to select “A.F.D. AUTO”.

•When you select “Micro Satellite Speaker” (page

16), internal sound processor will automatically

redirect bass sound to sub woofer. If you want to

listen to two channel (stereo) sources under this

setting, we recommend that you choose “A.F.D.

AUTO” mode so that you can take advantage of

your sub woofer to obtain the correct bass signal.

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Enjoying stereo sound in

multi channel (Dolby Pro

Logic )

This receiver incorporates with Dolby Pro

Logic II which has movie mode and music

mode, and the receiver can reproduce the 2

channel sound in 5.1 channel through Dolby

Pro Logic II.

Press A.F.D. repeatedly to select

“DOLBY PL”, “PL MOV” or “PL MUS”.

The A.F.D. indicator lights up and the selected

type of decoding is indicated in the display.

xDOLBY PL (Dolby Pro Logic)

Performs the Pro Logic decoding. Software

with multi channel surround audio signals is

played back according to the way it was

recorded. Software with 2 channel audio

signals is decoded with Dolby Pro Logic to

create surround effects (4 channels).

xPL MOV (Pro Logic Movie)

Performs the Pro Logic II movie mode

decoding. This setting is ideal for the movies

encoded in Dolby Surround. Besides, this mode

can reproduce the sound in 5.1 channel when

watching the videos of old movies or in the

dubbed language.

xPL MUS (Pro Logic Music)

Performs the Pro Logic II music mode decoding.

This setting is ideal for the normal stereo

sources, such as CDs.

Note

Dolby Pro Logic and Dolby Pro Logic II decoding

does not function for DTS format signals.

Selecting a sound field

You can enjoy surround sound simply by

selecting one of the pre-programmed sound

fields according to the program you want to

listen to.

Press To select

MOVIE C.ST.EX A DCS *

C.ST.EX B DCS *

C.ST.EX C DCS *

MUSIC HALL

JAZZ

CONCERT

* Sound field with DCS mark use DCS technology.

About DCS (Digital Cinema Sound)

In collaboration with Sony Pictures

Entertainment, Sony measured the sound

environment of their studios and integrated the

data of the measurement and Sony’s own DSP

(Digital Signal Processor) technology to

develop “Digital Cinema Sound”. In a home

theater, “Digital Cinema Sound” simulates an

ideal movie theater sound environment based

on the preference of the movie director.

Enjoying movies with Cinema

Studio EX

Cinema Studio EX is ideal for enjoying the

movie software encoded with multi channel

format, such as the Dolby Digital DVD. This

mode reproduces the sound characteristics of

Sony Pictures Entertainment’s studios.

Press MOVIE repeatedly to select

“C.ST.EX A”, “C.ST.EX B” or “C.ST.EX C”.

The MOVIE indicator lights up and the

selected sound field is indicated in the display.

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Selecting other sound fields

Press MUSIC repeatedly to select the

sound field you want.

The MUSIC indicator lights up and the current

sound field is indicated in the display.

xHALL

Reproduces the acoustics of a rectangular

concert hall.

xJAZZ (Jazz Club)

Reproduces the acoustics of a jazz club.

xCONCERT (Live Concert)

Reproduces the acoustics of a 300-seat live

concert

To turn the surround effect off

Press A.F.D. repeatedly to select “A.F.D.

AUTO” or press 2CH.

Tips

•The receiver lets you apply the last selected sound

field to a program source whenever it is selected

(Sound Field Link). For example, if you listen to

CD with “JAZZ” as the sound field, change to a

different program source, then return to CD,

“JAZZ” will be applied again.

•You can identify the encoding format of DVD

software, etc. by looking at the logo on the

package.

–: Dolby Digital discs

–: Dolby Surround encoded

programs

–: DTS Digital Surround encoded programs

•When sound signals with a sampling frequency of

96 kHz are input, the sound signals are output in

stereo automatically, and the sound field is turned

off.

xC.ST.EX A (Cinema Studio EX A)

Reproduces the sound characteristics of the

Sony Pictures Entertainment “Cary Grant

Theater” cinema production studio. This is a

standard mode, great for watching most any

type of movie.

xC.ST.EX B (Cinema Studio EX B)

Reproduces the sound characteristics of the

Sony Pictures Entertainment “Kim Novak

Theater” cinema production studio. This mode

is ideal for watching science-fiction or action

movies with lots of sound effects.

xC.ST.EX C (Cinema Studio EX C)

Reproduces the sound characteristics of the

Sony Pictures Entertainment scoring stage.

This mode is ideal for watching musicals or

classic films where music is featured in the

soundtrack.

About Cinema Studio EX

Cinema Studio EX consists of the following

three elements.

•Virtual Multi Dimension

Creates 5 sets of virtual speakers

surrounding the listener from a single pair of

actual surround speakers.

•Screen Depth Matching

In a movie theater, sound seems to come

from inside the image reflected on the movie

screen. This element creates the same

sensation in your listening room by shifting

the sound of the front speakers “into” the

screen.

•Cinema Studio Reverberation

Reproduces the reverberations peculiar to a

movie theater.

Cinema Studio EX is the integrated mode

which operates these elements simultaneously.

Notes

•The effects provided by the virtual speakers may

cause increased noise in the playback signal.

•When listening with sound fields that employ the

virtual speakers, you will not be able to hear any

sound coming directly from the surround speakers.

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Understanding the multi channel surround displays

STEREOD.RANGECOAXOPT MONO RDS

MEMORY

DIGITALSP BSP ASP PRO LOGIC II

SLEEP

DTS

LCR

SL SR

LFE

1234 5 6 7 8

90qaqs

qdqf

1SW: Lights up when sub woofer selection is

set to “YES” (page 17) and the audio signal is

output from the SUB WOOFER jacks.

2SP*: (STR-DE495 only) Lights up when you

turn on the receiver.

3SP A*: (STR-DE595 only) Lights up when

you select to drive Speaker System A.

4SP B*: (STR-DE595 only) Lights up when

you select to drive Speaker System B.

* Does not light up when you connect

headphones to the PHONES jack.

5; DIGITAL: Lights up when the receiver is

decoding signals recorded in the Dolby

Digital format.

6; PRO LOGIC II: “; PRO LOGIC”

lights up when the receiver applies Pro Logic

processing to 2 channel signals in order to

output the center and surround channel

signals. “; PRO LOGIC II” lights up when

Pro Logic II processing (“PLII MOV” or

“PLII MUS”) is applied (page 24). However,

both indicators do not light up if the center

and surround speakers are set to “NO”, and

“A.F.D. AUTO” or “DOLBY PL” is selected.

Note

Dolby Pro Logic and Dolby Pro Logic II

decoding does not function for DTS format

signals.

7DTS: Lights up when DTS signals are input.

Note

When playing a DTS format disc, be sure that

you have made digital connections and that

INPUT MODE is NOT set to “ANALOG”

(page 21).

8Tuner indicators: Lights up when using the

receiver to tune in radio stations, etc. See

pages 29–33 for tuner operations.

Note

“RDS” only appears for models of area code

CEL, CEK only.

9SLEEP: Lights up when sleep timer is

activated.

0D.RANGE: Lights up when dynamic range

compression is activated. See page 27 to

adjust the dynamic range compression.

qa COAX: Lights up when the source signal is a

digital signal being input through the

COAXIAL terminal.

qs OPT: Lights up when the source signal is a

digital signal being input through the

OPTICAL terminal.

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SL SR

LC R

Customizing sound fields

By adjusting the surround parameters and the

tone characteristics of the front speakers, you

can customize the sound fields to suit your

particular listening situation.

Once you customize a sound field, the changes

are stored in the memory indefinitely. You can

change a customized sound field any time by

making new adjustments to the parameters.

See the tables on back page for the parameters

available in each sound field.

qd LFE: Lights up when the disc being played

back contains the LFE (Low Frequency

Effect) channel and when the sound of the

LFE channel signal is actually being

reproduced.

qf Playback channel indicators: The letters

(L, C, R, etc.) indicate the channels being

played back. The boxes around the letters

vary to show how the receiver downmixes the

source sound (based on the speakers settings).

When using sound fields like “C.ST.EX”, the

receiver adds reverberation based on the

source sound.

L (Front Left), R (Front Right), C (Center

(monaural)), SL (Surround Left), SR

(Surround Right), S (Surround (monaural or

the surround components obtained by Pro

Logic processing)).

Example:

Recording format (Front/Surround): 3/2

Output channel: Surround speakers absent

Sound Field: A.F.D. AUTO

To get the most from multi

channel surround sound

Position your speakers and do the procedures

described in “Multi channel surround setup”

starting from page 15 before you customize a

sound field.

Adjusting the level

parameters

The LEVEL menu contains parameters that let

you adjust the balance and volumes of each

speaker. You can also customize various

aspects of the current sound field. The settings

are applied to all sound fields except for EFCT.

parameter. For EFCT. parameter, the settings

are stored individually for each sound field.

1Start playing a program source

encoded with multi channel surround

sound.

2Press MAIN MENU repeatedly to select

“LEVEL ”.

3Press MENU or MENU to select

the parameter you want to adjust.

4Press MENU + or MENU – to select the

setting you want.

The setting is entered automatically.

Initial settings

Parameter Initial setting

BAL. L/R XX* BALANCE

CTR XXX dB* 0 dB

SUR.L. XXX dB* 0 dB

SUR.R. XXX dB* 0 dB

S.W. XXX dB* 0 dB

D. RANGE COMP. XXX OFF

EFCT. XXX STD

* (STR-DE595 only) The parameters can be adjusted

separately for MULTI CH IN.

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Adjusting the tone

parameters

The TONE menu contains parameters that let

you adjust the tone of the front speakers for

optimum sound. The settings are applied to all

sound fields.

1Start playing a program source

encoded with multi channel surround

sound.

2Press MAIN MENU repeatedly to select

“TONE ”.

3Press MENU or MENU to select

the parameter you want to adjust.

4Press MENU + or MENU – to select the

setting you want.

The setting is stored automatically.

Initial settings

Parameter Initial setting

BASS XX dB 0 dB

TREB. XX dB 0 dB

Bass (BASS XX dB)

Lets you adjust the bass tone.

Treble (TREB. XX dB)

Lets you adjust the treble tone.

Resetting customized sound

fields to the factory settings

1If the power is on, press ?/1 to turn off

the power.

2Hold down 2CH and press ?/1.

“SF. CLR.” appears in the display and all

sound fields are reset at once.

Customizing sound field (continued)

Front balance (

BAL. L/R XX)

Lets you adjust the balance between front left

and right speakers.

Center level (CTR XXX dB)

Lets you adjust the level of the center speaker.

Surround left level (SUR.L. XXX dB)

Lets you adjust the level of the surround left

speaker.

Surround right level (SUR.R. XXX dB)

Lets you adjust the level of the surround right

speaker.

Sub woofer level (S.W. XXX dB)

Lets you adjust the level of the sub woofer.

Dynamic range compressor ( D. RANGE

COMP. XXX)

Lets you compress the dynamic range of the

sound track. This may be useful when you want

to watch movies at low volumes late at night.

We recommend using the “MAX” setting.

•To reproduce the sound track with no

compression, select “OFF”.

•To reproduce the sound track with the dynamic

range intended by the recording engineer, select

“STD”.

•To reproduce a dramatic compression of the

dynamic range, select “MAX”.

Note

Dynamic range compression is possible with Dolby

Digital sources only.

Effect level (EFCT. XXX)

Lets you adjust the “presence” of the current

surround effect.

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Receiving Broadcasts

Before receiving broadcasts, make sure you

have connected FM and AM antennas to the

receiver (page 7).

Storing FM stations

automatically

(AUTOBETICAL)

(Models of area code CEL, CEK only)

This function lets you store up to 30 FM and

FM RDS stations in alphabetical order without

redundancy. Additionally, it only stores the

stations with the clearest signals.

If you want to store FM or AM stations one by

one, see “Presetting radio stations” on page 31.

1Press ?/1 to turn off the receiver.

2Hold down MEMORY and press ?/1 to

turn the receiver back on.

“AUTO-BETICAL SELECT” appears in

the display and the receiver scans and stores

all the FM and FM RDS stations in the

broadcast area.

For RDS stations, the tuner first checks for

stations broadcasting the same program,

then stores only the one with the clearest

signal. The selected RDS stations are sorted

alphabetically by their Program Service

name, then assigned a 2-character preset

code. For more details on RDS, see page 32.

Regular FM stations are assigned

2-character preset codes and stored after the

RDS station.

When done, “FINISH” appears in the

display momentarily and the receiver

returns to the normal operation.

Notes

•Do not press any button on the receiver or supplied

remote during autobetical operation.

•If you move to another area, repeat this procedure

to store stations in your new area.

•For details on tuning the stored stations, see page

31.

•If you move the antenna after storing stations with

this procedure, the stored settings may no longer be

valid. If this happens, repeat this procedure to store

the stations again.

Direct tuning

You can enter a frequency of the station you

want directly by using the numeric buttons on the

supplied remote. For details on the buttons used

in this section, see pages 37–40.

1Press TUNER on the remote repeatedly

to select the FM or AM band.

The last received station is tuned in.

2Press D. TUNING on the remote.

3Press the numeric buttons to enter the

frequency.

Example 1: FM 102.50 MHz

Example 2: AM 1350 kHz

(You don’t have to enter the last “0” when the

tuning scale is set to 10 kHz.)

If you cannot tune in a station and the

entered numbers flash

Make sure you’ve entered the right

frequency. If not, repeat steps 2 and 3.

If the entered numbers still flash, the

frequency is not used in your area.

bbbb

1 0 2 5 0

bbb

1 3 5 0

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4If you’ve tuned in an AM station, adjust

the direction of the AM loop antenna for

optimum reception.

5Repeat steps 1 to 4 to receive another

station.

Tips

•If you do not remember the precise frequency, press

TUNING + or TUNING – after entering the value

close to the frequency you want. The receiver

automatically tunes in the station you want. If the

frequency seems to be higher than the entered value,

press TUNING +, and if the frequency seems to be

lower than the entered value, press TUNING –.

•If “STEREO” flashes in the display and the FM

stereo reception is poor, press FM MODE to change

to monaural (MONO). You will not be able to enjoy

the stereo effect, but the sound will be less distorted.

To return to stereo mode, press FM MODE again.

The tuning scale differs depending on the area code

as shown in the following table. For details on area

codes, see page 4.

Area code FM AM

U, CA 100 kHz 10 kHz*

CEL, CEK, SP, CN 50 kHz 9 kHz

TW, KR, AU

E2/E3 50 kHz 9 kHz*

AR, MX 50 kHz 10 kHz

* The AM tuning scale can be changed (page 45).

Automatic tuning

If you don’t know the frequency of the station

you want, you can let the receiver scan all

available stations in your area.

1Press TUNER FM/AM repeatedly to

select the FM or AM band.

The last received station is tuned in.

2Press TUNING + or TUNING –.

Press TUNING + to scan from low to high;

press TUNING – to scan from high to low.

The receiver stops scanning whenever a

station is received.

When the receiver reaches either end of

the band

Scanning is repeated in the same direction.

3To continue scanning, press TUNING +

or TUNING – again.

Preset tuning

After you have tuned in stations using Direct

Tuning or Automatic Tuning, you can preset

them to the receiver. Then you can tune in any

of the stations directly by entering its 2-

character preset code using the supplied

remote. Up to 30 FM or AM stations can be

preset. The receiver will also scan all the

stations that you have preset.

Before tuning to preset stations, be sure to

preset them by performing steps on “Presetting

radio stations” (page 31).

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Tuning to preset stations

You can tune the preset stations by either of the

following two ways.

Scanning the preset stations

1Press TUNER FM/AM.

The last received station is tuned in.

2Press PRESET TUNING + or PRESET

TUNING – repeatedly to select the

preset station you want.

Each time you press the button, the receiver

tunes in one preset station at a time, in the

corresponding order and direction as

follows:

Using the preset codes

Use the supplied remote to perform the

following operations. For details on the buttons

used in this section, see pages 37–40.

1Press TUNER on the remote.

The last received station is tuned in.

2Press SHIFT to select a memory page

(A, B, or C), then press the preset

number of the station you want using

the numeric buttons.

Presetting radio stations

1Press TUNER FM/AM.

The last received station is tuned in.

2Tune in the station that you want to

preset using Direct Tuning (page 29) or

Automatic Tuning (page 30).

3Press MEMORY.

“MEMORY” appears in the display for a few

seconds.

Do steps 4 to 5 before “MEMORY” goes out.

4Press PRESET TUNING + or PRESET

TUNING – repeatedly to select a preset

station number.

Each time you press the button, the preset

station number changes in the

corresponding number and direction as

follows:

If “MEMORY” goes out before you select

the preset station number, start again from

step 3.

5Press MEMORY again to store the

station.

If “MEMORY” goes out before you can

store the station, start again from step 3.

6Repeat steps 2 to 5 to preset another

station.

To change a preset number to

another station

Do steps 1 to 5 to preset a new station to the

number.

Tip

In step 4, you can also use the remote to select a

preset station number. Press SHIFT repeatedly to

select a memory page (A, B or C) and then press the

numeric buttons to select a preset number.

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Using the Radio Data

System (RDS)

(Models of area code CEL, CEK only)

This receiver also allows you to use RDS

(Radio Data System), which enables radio

stations to send additional information along

with the regular program signal.

Note that RDS is operable only for FM

stations.*

* Not all FM stations provide RDS service, nor do

they provide the same types of services. If you are

not familiar with the RDS services in your area,

check with your local radio stations for details.

Receiving RDS broadcasts

Simply select a station on the FM band

using direct tuning (page 29), automatic

tuning (page 30), or preset tuning (page 30).

When you tune in a station that provides RDS

services, the RDS indicator lights up and the

program station name normally appears in the

display.

Note

RDS may not work properly if the station you tuned

to is not transmitting the RDS signal properly or if the

signal strength is weak.

Displaying RDS information

While receiving an RDS station, press

DISPLAY.

Each time you press the button, RDS

information on the display changes cyclically

as follows:

Program Station name t Frequency t

Program Type indicationa) t Radio Text

indicationb) t Current Time indication (in 24-

hour system) t Sound field currently applied

a) Type of program being broadcast (page 33).

b) Text messages sent by the RDS station.

Notes

•If there is an emergency announcement by

government authorities, “ALARM” flashes in the

display.

•When the message consists 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.

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Description of program types

Program type Description

indication

NEWS News programs

AFFAIRS Topical programs that expand

on current news

INFO Programs offering information on

a wide spectrum of subjects,

including consumer affairs and

medical advice

SPORT Sports programs

EDUCATE Educational programs, such as

“how-to” and advice programs

DRAMA Radio plays and serials

CULTURE Programs about national or

regional culture, such as language

and social concerns

SCIENCE Programs about the natural

sciences and technology

VARIED Other types of programs such as

celebrity interviews, panel games,

and comedy

POP M Popular music programs

ROCK M Rock music programs

EASY M Easy Listening

LIGHT M Instrumental, vocal, and choral

music

CLASSICS Performances of major orchestras,

chamber music, opera, etc.

OTHER M Music that does not fit into any

categories above, such as Rhythm

& Blues and Reggae

WEATHER Weather information

FINANCE Stock market reports and trading,

etc.

CHILDREN Programs for children

SOCIAL Programs about people and the

things that affect them

RELIGION Programs of religious content

Program type Description

indication

PHONE IN Programs where members of the

public express their views by

phone or in a public forum

TRAVEL Programs about travel. Not for

announcements that are located by

TP/TA

LEISURE Programs on recreational activities

such as gardening, fishing,

cooking, etc.

JAZZ Jazz programs

COUNTRY Country music programs

NATION M Programs featuring the popular

music of the country or region

OLDIES Programs featuring oldies music

FOLK M Folk music programs

DOCUMENT Investigative features

NONE Any programs not defined above

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Other Operations

Naming preset stations

and program sources

You can enter a name (index name) of up to 8

characters for preset stations and program

sources. These names (for example, “VHS”)

appear in the receiver’s display when a station

or program source is selected. Note that no

more than one name can be entered for each

preset station or program source.

This function is useful for distinguishing

components of the same kind. For example,

two VCRs can be specified as “VHS” and

“8MM”, respectively. It is also handy for

identifying components connected to jacks

meant for another type of component, for

example, a second CD player connected to the

MD/TAPE jacks.

1To name a preset station

Press TUNER FM/AM, then tune in the

preset station you want to create an

index name for.

If you are not familiar with how to tune in

preset stations, see “Tuning to preset

stations” on page 31.

To name a program source

Select the program source (component)

to be named.

2Press MAIN MENU repeatedly to select

“NAME ”.

3Create an index name by using MENU +

or MENU – and MENU or MENU :

Press MENU + or MENU – to select a

character, then press MENU to move the

cursor to the next position.

To insert a space

Press MENU + or MENU – until a blank

space appears in the display.

If you’ve made a mistake

Press MENU or MENU repeatedly

until the character to be changed flashes,

then press MENU + or MENU – to select

the character you want.

4Press ENTER.

5Repeat steps 2 to 4 to assign index

name for another station or program

source.

Note

(Models of area code CEL, CEK only)

You cannot change the name of an RDS station.

Recording

Before you begin, make sure you’ve connected

all components properly.

Recording on an audio tape

or MiniDisc

You can record on a cassette tape or MiniDisc

using the receiver. See the operating

instructions of your cassette deck or MD deck

if you need help.

1Select the component to be recorded.

2Prepare the component for playing.

For example, insert a CD into the CD

player.

3Insert a blank tape or MD into the

recording deck and adjust the

recording level, if necessary.

4Start recording on the recording deck,

then start playback on the playback

component.

Notes

•Sound adjustments do not affect the signal output

from the MD/TAPE OUT jacks.

•(STR-DE595 only) When MULTI CH IN is

selected, the analog audio signals of the current

input source is output from the REC OUT jack.

•Some sources contain copy guards to prevent

recording. In this case, you may not be able to

record from the sources.

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Recording on a video tape

You can record from a VCR, a TV or a DVD

player using the receiver. You can also add

audio from a variety of audio sources when

editing a video tape. See the operating

instructions of your VCR or DVD player if you

need help.

1Select the program source to be

recorded.

2Prepare the component for playing.

For example, insert the DVD you want to

record into the DVD player.

3Insert a blank video tape into the VCR

(VIDEO 1) for recording.

4Start recording on the recording VCR,

then start playing the video tape or

DVD you want to record.

Tip

You can record the sound from any audio source onto

a video tape while copying from a video tape or

DVD. Locate the point where you want to start

recording from another audio source, select the

program source, then start playback. The audio from

that source will be recorded onto the audio track of

the video tape instead of the audio from the original

medium. To resume audio recording from the original

medium, select the video source again.

Notes

•Make sure to make both digital and analog

connections to the VIDEO 2 and DVD inputs.

Analog recording is not possible if you make only

digital connections.

•(STR-DE595 only) When MULTI CH IN is

selected, the analog audio signals of the current

input source is output from the REC OUT jacks.

Using the Sleep Timer

You can set the receiver to turn off

automatically at a specified time.

Press SLEEP on the remote while the

power is on.

Each time you press the button, the display

changes cyclically as follows:

2-00-00 t 1-30-00 t 1-00-00 t 0-30-00 t

OFF

Tip

To check the remaining time before the receiver turns

off, press SLEEP. The remaining time appears in the

display.

Adjustments using the

SET UP menu

The SET UP menu allows you to make the

following adjustments.

1Press MAIN MENU repeatedly to select

“SET UP ”.

2Press MENU or MENU to select

the parameter you want to adjust.

3Press MENU + or MENU – to select the

setting you want.

The setting is entered automatically.

Initial settings

Parameter Initial setting

DEC. XXXX PCM (for DVD,

CD/SACD

(STR-DE595

only)), AUTO

(for VIDEO 2)

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xDecode priority (DEC. XXXX)

Sets the appropriate decoding for incoming

digital signals.

•PCM priority mode (DEC. PCM)

Use to enjoy playback from audio CD

(PCM) and DVD. When used with media

other than CD or DVD, you may experience

noise. If this happens, switch to AUTO

mode.

•AUTO mode (DEC. AUTO)

Use to enjoy playback from audio CD

(PCM), DVD, DTS-CD and DTS-LD

sources. However, with audio CDs, you may

not be able to listen the very first moments

of each track.

Normally, use as-is with the initial settings

above.

Changing the command

mode of the receiver

This function is useful when you use 2 Sony

receivers in the same room.

1Turn off the receiver.

2Hold down ENTER and press 1/u to

turn on the receiver.

“C.MODE.AVX” appears in the display.

Each time you repeat the procedure above,

the display changes as follows:

C.MODE.AV1 y C.MODE.AV2

Tip

The initial setting is “C.MODE.AV2”.

Notes

•The command mode of the supplied remote is

“AV2” and you cannot change this setting.

•If the command mode of the receiver and the

remote is different, you cannot use the remote to

operate the receiver.

Adjustments using the SET UP menu

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You can use the remote RM-U306A to operate

the components in your system.

Before you use your

remote

Inserting batteries into the

remote

Insert R6 (size-AA) batteries with the + and –

properly oriented in the battery compartment.

When using the remote, point it at the remote

sensor g on the receiver.

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.

Notes

•Do not leave the remote in an extremely hot or

humid place.

•Do not use a new battery with an old one.

•Do not expose the remote sensor to direct sunlight

or lighting apparatuses. Doing so may cause a

malfunction.

•If you don’t use the remote for an extended period

of time, remove the batteries to avoid possible

damage from battery leakage and corrosion.

Remote button

description

123

456

MD/TAPE CD TUNER

TV/VIDEO

VIDEO 2

VIDEO 1 DVD

SYSTEM

STANDBY

>10

SHIFT

CH/PRESET

ANT

TV/VTR

–+

MASTER

VOL

TEST TONE MAIN MENU MULTI CH

2CH A.F.D. MOVIE/

MUSIC

ENTER

D.SKIP

D.TUNING

TOP MENU DVD MENU

ENTER

RETURN

SLEEP AV

?/1 ?/1

TV VOL TV CH

MUTING

]

}}

Operations Using the Remote RM-U306A

The tables below show the settings of each

button.

Remote Operations Function

Button

SLEEP Receiver Activates the sleep

function and the duration

which the receiver turns

off automatically.

?/1 Receiver Turns the receiver on or

off.

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Remote button description

(continued)

Remote Operations Function

Button

MASTER Receiver Adjusts the master

VOL +/–volume of the receiver.

AV ?/1 TV/VCR/ Turns the audio and

CD player/ video components on or

VCD player/ off.

LD player/

DVD player/

MD deck/

DAT deck

SYSTEM Receiver/TV/ Turns 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

0-9 Receiver Use with “SHIFT” button

to preset radio station or

tuning to preset stations

and with “D.TUNING”

for direct tuning.

CD player/ Selects track numbers.

VCD player/ 0 selects track 10.

LD player/

MD deck/

DAT deck

TV/VCR/ Selects channel numbers.

Satellite tuner

>10 CD player/ Selects track numbers

VCD player/ over 10.

LD player/

MD deck/

Tape deck

Remote Operations Function

Button

VIDEO 1 Receiver To watch VCR.

(VTR mode 3)

VIDEO 2 Receiver To watch VCR.

(VTR mode 1)

DVD Receiver To watch DVD.

MD/TAPE Receiver To listen to Minidisc or

audio tape.

CD Receiver To listen to compact disc.

TUNER Receiver To listen to radio

programs.

SHIFT Receiver Press repeatedly to select

a memory page for

presetting radio stations

or tuning to preset

stations.

D.TUNING

Receiver Tuner station direct key-

in-mode.

2CH Receiver Selects 2CH mode.

A.F.D. Receiver Selects A.F.D. AUTO,

DOLBY PL, PLII MOV

and PLII MUS.

MOVIE/ Receiver Selects C.ST.EX A,

MUSIC C.ST.EX B, C.ST.EX C,

HALL, JAZZ and

CONCERT.

TEST Receiver Press to output test tone.

TONE

MAIN Receiver Press this button

MENU repeatedly to select one

of the four cursor modes:

SET UP, LEVEL, TONE

and NAME.

MULTI CH

Receiver Selects MULTI CH IN

source.

MENU </> Receiver Selects a menu item.

MENU +/–Receiver Makes adjustment or

change the setting.

MUTING Receiver Mutes the sound from the

receiver.

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Remote Operations Function

Button

XVCR/ Pauses play or record.

CD player/ (Also start recording

VCD player/ with components in

LD player/ record standby.)

DVD player/

MD deck/

DAT deck/

Tape deck

xVCR/ Stops play.

CD player/

VCD player/

LD player/

DVD player/

MD player/

DAT deck/

Tape deck

ANT VCR Selects output signal

TV/VTR from the aerial terminal:

TV signal or VCR

program.

D.SKIP

CD player/ Skips discs (multi-disc

VCD player/ changer only).

DVD player/

MD deck

TOP DVD player Displays DVD title.

DVD DVD player Displays DVD menu.

ENTER DVD player Enters the selection.

ODVD player Returns to the previous

menu or exits the menu.

V/v/B/b

DVD player Selects a menu item.

Remote Operations Function

Button

ENTER TV/VCR/ After selecting a channel,

Satellite tuner/ disc or track using the

LD player/ numeric buttons, press to

MD deck/ enter the value.

DAT deck/

Tape deck

RETURN VCD player Go back to previous

menu.

CH/ Receiver Scans and selects preset

PRESET stations.

+/-

TV/VCR/ Selects preset channel.

Satellite tuner

./>VCR/ Skips tracks.

CD player/

VCD player/

LD player/

DVD player/

MD deck/

DAT deck/

Tape deck

m/MCD player/ Searches tracks (forward

VCD player/ or backward).

DVD player

VCR/ Fastforwards or rewinds.

LD player/

MD deck/

DAT deck/

Tape deck

NVCR/ Starts play.

CD player/

VCD player/

LD player/

DVD player/

MD deck/

DAT deck/

Tape deck

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1Hold down the input selector button

whose input source you want to change

(for example, MD/TAPE).

2Press the corresponding button of the

component you want to assign to the

input selector button (for example, 4 –

Tape deck).

The following buttons are assigned to select

the input source:

To operate Press

CD player 1

DAT deck 2

MD deck 3

Tape deck A 4

Tape deck B 5

LD player 6

VCR (command mode VTR 1*) 7

VCR (command mode VTR 2*) 8

VCR (command mode VTR 3*) 9

TV 0

DSS (Digital Satellite Receiver) >10

DVD ENTER

VCD player .

* Sony VCRs are operated with a VTR 1, 2 or 3

setting. These correspond to Beta, 8mm and

VHS respectively.

Now you can use the MD/TAPE button to

control the tape deck.

To reset a button to its factory

setting

Repeat the above procedure.

To reset all the input selector

buttons to their factory setting

Press ?/1, AV ?/1 and MASTER VOL – at

the same time.

Remote Operations Function

Button

÷TV Selects the channel entry

mode, either one or two

digit

TV/VIDEO

TV Selects input signal: TV

input or video input.

TV VOL

TV Adjusts the volume of the

+/–TV

TV CH

TV Selects preset TV

+/–channels

Notes

•When you press the input selector buttons (VIDEO

1, VIDEO 2, DVD), the input mode of the TV

might not switch to the corresponding input mode

that you want. In this case, press the TV/VIDEO

button to switch the input mode of the TV.

•Some functions explained in this section may not

work depending on the model of the receiver.

•The above explanation is intended to serve as an

example only.

Therefore, depending on the component the above

operation may not be possible or may operate

differently than described.

•(STR-DE495 only) The MULTI CH function is not

available for set operation.

Changing the factory

setting of an input selector

button

If the factory settings of the input selector

buttons do not match your system components,

you can change them. For example, if you have

a tape deck and you do not have an MD deck,

you can assign the MD/TAPE button to your

tape deck.

Note that the settings of the TUNER button

cannot be changed.

Remote button description

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Troubleshooting

If you experience any of the following

difficulties while using the receiver, use this

troubleshooting guide to help you remedy the

problem. Also, see “Checking the connections”

on page 20 to verify that the connections are

correct. Should any problem persist, consult

your nearest Sony dealer.

There is no sound or only a very low-level sound

no matter which component is selected.

•Check that the speakers and components are

connected securely and correctly.

•Check that both the receiver and all components

are turned on.

•Check that the MASTER VOLUME control is

not set at “VOL MIN”.

•Press MUTING on the remote to cancel the

muting function.

•(STR-DE595 only) Check that the SPEAKERS

(OFF/A/B/A+B) button is not set to off and is set

accordingly to your SPEAKERS FRONT system

(page 22).

•Check that the headphones are not connected.

•The protective device on the receiver has been

activated because of a short circuit (“PROTECT”

flashes). Turn off the receiver, eliminate the

short-circuit problem and turn on the power

again.

Precautions

On safety

Should any solid object or liquid fall into the cabinet,

unplug the receiver and have it checked by qualified

personnel before operating it any further.

On power sources

•Before operating the unit, check that the operating

voltage is identical with your local power supply.

The operating voltage is indicated on the nameplate

at the rear of the receiver.

•The unit is not disconnected from the AC power

source (mains) as long as it is connected to the wall

outlet, even if the receiver itself has been turned off.

•If you are not going to use the receiver for a long

time, be sure to disconnect the receiver from the

wall outlet. To disconnect the AC power cord,

grasp the plug itself; never pull the cord.

•(Models of area code U, CA only)

One blade of the plug is wider than the other for the

purpose of safety and will fit into the wall outlet

only one way. If you are unable to insert the plug

fully into the outlet, contact your dealer.

•AC power cord must be changed only at the

qualified service shop.

On heat buildup

Although the unit heats up during operation, this is

not a malfunction. If you continuously use this unit at

a large volume, the cabinet temperature of the top,

side and bottom rises considerably. To avoid burning

yourself, do not touch the cabinet.

On placement

•Place the receiver in a location 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

place subject to direct sunlight, excessive dust or

mechanical shock.

•Do not place anything on top of the cabinet that

might block the ventilation holes and cause

malfunctions.

•Use caution when placing the unit on surfaces that

have been specially treated (with wax, oil, polish,

etc.) as staining or discoloration of the surface may

result.

On operation

Before connecting other components, be sure to turn

off and unplug the receiver.

On cleaning

Clean the cabinet, panel and controls with a soft cloth

slightly moistened with a mild detergent solution. Do

not use any type of abrasive pad, scouring powder or

solvent such as alcohol or benzine.

If you have any question or problem concerning your

receiver, please consult your nearest Sony dealer.

continued

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Troubleshooting (continued)

There is 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) fully inserted into the jacks on both the

receiver and the component.

•Check that you have selected the correct

component on the receiver.

There is no sound from one of the front

speakers.

Connect a pair of headphones to the PHONES jack

to verify that sound is output from the headphones

(page 22).

If only one channel is output from the headphones,

the component may not be connected to the

receiver correctly. Check that all the cords are fully

inserted into the jacks on both the receiver and the

component.

If both channels are output from the headphones,

the front speaker may not be connected to the

receiver correctly. Check the connection of the

front speaker which is not outputting any sound.

The left and right sounds are unbalanced or

reversed.

•Check that the speakers and components are

connected correctly and securely.

•Adjust balance parameters in the LEVEL menu.

There is severe hum or noise.

•Check that the speakers and components are

connected securely.

•Check that the connecting cords are away from a

transformer or motor, and at least 3 meters away

from a TV set or fluorescent light.

•Move your TV away from the audio components.

•The plugs and jacks are dirty. Wipe them with a

cloth slightly moistened with alcohol.

There is no sound or only a very low level sound

is heard from the center or/and surround

speaker.

•Make sure the sound field function is on (press

MOVIE or MUSIC).

•Select a sound field containing the word

“C.ST.EX” (pages 24).

•Adjust the speaker level (page 20).

•Make sure the center or/and surround speaker

size parameter is set to either “SMALL” or

“LARGE” (page 17).

There is no sound from the active sub woofer.

•Check that the sub woofer is connected correctly

and securely.

•Make sure the sub woofer selection parameter is

set to “YES” (page 17).

•There is no sound output from the SUB

WOOFER terminal depending on the sound field

(back page).

The surround effect cannot be obtained.

Make sure the sound field function is on (press

MOVIE or MUSIC).

Dolby Digital or DTS multi channel sound is not

reproduced.

•Check that the playing DVD, etc. is recorded in

Dolby Digital or DTS format.

•When connecting the DVD player, etc. to the

digital input jacks of this receiver, check the

audio setting (settings for the audio output) of the

connected component.

Recording cannot be done.

•Check that the components are connected

correctly.

•Select the source component with input selector

buttons.

•Make sure that INPUT MODE is set to

“ANALOG” (page 21) before recording from a

digital component connected to the analog

MD/TAPE terminals.

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The FM reception is poor.

Use a 75-ohm coaxial cable (not supplied) to

connect the receiver to an outdoor FM antenna as

shown below. If you connect the receiver to an

outdoor antenna, ground it against lightning. To

prevent a gas explosion, do not connect the ground

wire to a gas pipe.

Radio stations cannot be tuned in.

• Check that the antennas are connected securely.

Adjust the antennas and connect an external

antenna if necessary.

• The signal strength of the stations is too weak

(when tuning in with automatic tuning). Use

direct tuning.

• Make sure you set the tuning interval correctly

(when tuning in AM stations with direct tuning).

• No stations have been preset or the preset

stations have been cleared (when tuning by

scanning preset stations). Preset the stations

(page 31).

• Press DISPLAY so that the frequency appears in

the display.

RDS does not work.*

• Make sure that you’re tuned to an FM RDS

station.

• Select a stronger FM station.

The RDS information that you want does not

appear.*

Contact the radio station and find out whether they

actually provide the service in question. If so, the

service may be temporarily out of order.

Outdoor FM antenna

Receiver

Ground wire

(not supplied)

To ground

75Ω

COAXIAL

ANTENNA

There is no picture or an unclear picture appears

on the TV screen or monitor.

• Select the appropriate input selector on the

receiver.

• Set your TV to the appropriate input mode.

• Move your TV away from the audio components.

The remote does not function.

• (STR-DE495 only) The MULTI CH button on

the remote is not available.

• Point the remote at the remote sensor g on the

receiver.

• Make sure you select AV2 as the command

mode of the receiver (page 36).

• Remove any obstacles in the path between the

remote and the receiver.

• Replace both batteries in the remote with new

ones, if they are weak.

• Make sure you select the correct input selector

on the remote.

• If the remote is set to operate the TV only, use

the remote to select a source or component other

than TV before operating the receiver or other

component.

If you are unable to remedy the

problem using the troubleshooting

guide

Clearing the receiver’s memory may remedy

the problem (page 15). However, note that all

memorized settings will be reset to their factory

settings and you will have to readjust all

settings on the receiver.

If the problem persist

Consult your nearest Sony dealer.

* Models of area code CEL, CEK only.

Clearing the receiver’s memory

To clear See

All memorized settings page 15

Customized sound fields page 28

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Specifications

AUDIO POWER SPECIFICATIONS

POWER OUTPUT AND TOTAL

HARMONIC DISTORTION:

With 8 ohm loads, both channels driven, from 40 –

20,000 Hz; rated 90 watts (STR-DE595 only) per

channel minimum RMS power, with no more than

0.09 % total harmonic distortion from 250 milliwatts

to rated output (models of area code U only).

Amplifier section

POWER OUTPUT

Models of area code U, CA

Rated Power Output at Stereo Mode

(8 ohms 40 Hz – 20 kHz, THD 0.09 %)

STR-DE595: 90 W + 90 W

STR-DE495: 70 W + 70 W

Reference Power Output

(8 ohms 40 Hz – 20 kHz, THD 0.09 %)

STR-DE595: FRONT1):90 W/ch

CENTER1): 90 W

SURR1): 90 W/ch

STR-DE495: FRONT1): 70 W/ch

CENTER1): 70 W

SURR1): 70 W/ch

(8 ohms 1 kHz, THD 0.7 %)

STR-DE595: FRONT1):100 W/ch

CENTER1): 100 W

SURR1): 100 W/ch

STR-DE495: FRONT1): 80 W/ch

CENTER1): 80 W

SURR1): 80 W/ch

Models of area code CEL, CEK

Rated Power Output at Stereo Mode

(8 ohms 1 kHz, THD 0.7 %)

STR-DE595: 100 W + 100 W2)

STR-DE495: 80 W + 80 W2)

Reference Power Output2)

(8 ohms 1 kHz, THD 0.7 %)

STR-DE595: FRONT1):100 W/ch

CENTER1): 100 W

SURR1): 100 W/ch

STR-DE495: FRONT1): 80 W/ch

CENTER1): 80 W

SURR1): 80 W/ch

Models of area code SP

Rated Power Output at Stereo Mode

(8 ohms 1 kHz, THD 0.7 %)

STR-DE595: 90 W + 90 W2)

STR-DE495: 70 W + 70 W2)

Reference Power Output2)

(8 ohms 1 kHz, THD 10 %)

STR-DE595: FRONT1): 110 W/ch

CENTER1): 110 W

SURR1): 110 W/ch

STR-DE495: FRONT1): 90 W/ch

CENTER1): 90 W

SURR1): 90 W/ch

Models of area code CN, KR

Rated Power Output at Stereo Mode

(8 ohms 1 kHz, THD 0.7 %)

STR-DE595: 100 W + 100 W2)

90 W + 90 W3)

STR-DE495: 80 W + 80 W2)

70 W + 70 W3)

Reference Power Output2)

(8 ohms 1 kHz, THD 10 %)

STR-DE595: FRONT1): 120 W/ch

CENTER1): 120 W

SURR1): 120 W/ch

STR-DE495: FRONT1): 100 W/ch

CENTER1): 100 W

SURR1): 100 W/ch

Models of other area code

Rated Power Output at Stereo Mode

(8 ohms 1 kHz, THD 0.7 %)

STR-DE595: 100 W + 100 W2)

STR-DE495: 80 W + 80 W2)

Reference Power Output2)

(8 ohms 1 kHz, THD 10 %)

STR-DE595: FRONT1): 120 W/ch

CENTER1): 120 W

SURR1): 120 W/ch

STR-DE495: FRONT1): 100 W/ch

CENTER1): 100 W

SURR1): 100 W/ch

1) Depending on the sound field settings and the

source, there may be no sound output.

2) Measured under the following conditions:

Area code Power requirements

E2/E3 240 V AC, 50 Hz

SP, CEL, CEK, AR, 230 V AC, 50 Hz

CN, KR

TW 110 V AC, 60 Hz

3) Measured under the following conditions:

Area code Power requirements

CN, KR 220 V AC, 50 Hz

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Sensitivity: –

Impedance: 75 ohms

S/N: 100 dB

(A, 20 kHz LPF)

Sensitivity: –

Impedance: –

S/N: 100 dB

(A, 20 kHz LPF)

10 Hz – 50 kHz

+0.5/–2 dB (with sound

field and tone bypassed)

Sensitivity: 500 mV

Impedance: 50 kilohms

S/N4): 96 dB

(A, 500 mV5))

continued

10 Hz – 70 kHz

+0.5/–2 dB (with sound

field and tone bypassed)

Voltage: 500 mV

Impedance: 10 kilohms

Voltage: 2 V

Impedance: 1 kilohms

Frequency response

MULTI CH IN

(STR-DE595 only), CD

(STR-DE495 only),

MD/TAPE, DVD,

VIDEO 1, 2

CD/SACD (STR-DE595

only)

Inputs (Analog)

MULTI CH IN

(STR-DE595 only), CD/

SACD (STR-DE595

only), CD (STR-DE495

only), MD/TAPE, DVD,

VIDEO 1, 2

4) INPUT SHORT (with sound field and tone

bypassed).

5) Weighted network, input level.

Inputs (Digital)

DVD (Coaxial)

CD/SACD (Optical)

(STR-DE595 only),

VIDEO 2 (Optical)

Outputs

MD/TAPE (OUT),

VIDEO 1

(AUDIO OUT)

SUB WOOFER

Tone

Gain levels: ±6 dB, 1 dB step

FM tuner section

Tuning range 87.5 - 108.0 MHz

Antenna terminals 75 ohms, unbalanced

Intermediate Frequency

10.7 MHz

Sensitivity

Mono: 18.3 dBf, 2.2 µV/75 ohms

Stereo:

38.3 dBf, 22.5 µV/75 ohms

Usable sensitivity 11.2 dBf, 1 µV/75 ohms

S/N

Mono: 76 dB

Stereo: 70 dB

Harmonic distortion at 1 kHz

Mono: 0.3%

Stereo: 0.5%

Separation 45 dB at 1 kHz

Frequency response 30 Hz – 15 kHz,

+0.5/–2 dB

Selectivity 60 dB at 400 kHz

AM tuner section

Tuning range

Models of area code U, CA

With 10-kHz tuning scale: 530 – 1710 kHz6)

With 9-kHz tuning scale: 531 – 1710 kHz6)

Models of area code E2/E3

With 10-kHz tuning scale: 530 – 1610 kHz6)

With 9-kHz tuning scale: 531 – 1602 kHz6)

Models of area code CEL, CEK, SP, CN, TW,

KR, AU

With 9-kHz tuning scale: 531 – 1602 kHz

Models of area code AR, MX

With 10-kHz tuning scale: 530 – 1610 kHz

Antenna Loop antenna

Intermediate Frequency

450 kHz

Usable sensitivity 50 dB/m (at 1,000 kHz or

999 kHz)

S/N 54 dB (at 50 mV/m)

Harmonic distortion 0.5 % (50 mV/m, 400 Hz)

Selectivity

At 9 kHz: 35 dB

At 10 kHz: 40 dB

6) You can change the AM tuning scale to 9 kHz or

10 kHz. After tuning in any AM station, turn off

the receiver. Hold down PRESET TUNING + and

press ?/1. All preset stations will be erased when

you change the tuning scale. To reset the scale to

10 kHz (or 9 kHz), repeat the procedure.

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Power consumption

Area code Power consumption

U, MX STR-DE595: 210 W

CA STR-DE595: 310 VA

STR-DE495: 250 VA

CEL, CEK, TW, STR-DE595: 210 W

KR STR-DE495: 180 W

SP STR-DE595: 180 W

STR-DE495: 180 W

CN STR-DE595: 205 W

AU, E2/E3, AR STR-DE595: 210W

Power consumption (during standby mode)

0.3 W

Dimensions 430 × 145 × 298 mm

(16 7/8 × 5 6/8 × 11 6/8 in.)

including projecting parts

and controls

Mass (Approx.)

STR-DE595: 7.5 kg (16 lb 9 oz)

STR-DE495: 7.2 kg (15 lb 14 oz)

Supplied accessories

FM wire antenna (1)

AM loop antenna (1)

Remote commander RM-U306A (1)

R6 (size-AA) batteries (2)

For details on the area code of the component you

are using, see page 4.

Design and specifications are subject to change

without notice.

Specifications (continued)

Video section

Inputs

Video: 1 Vp-p, 75 ohms

Component Video (STR-DE595 only, except for

models of area code CEL, CEK):

Y: 1 Vp-p, 75 ohms

PB/B-Y: 0.7 Vp-p, 75 ohms

PR/R-Y: 0.7 Vp-p, 75 ohms

Outputs

Video: 1 Vp-p, 75 ohms

Component Video (STR-DE595 only, except for

models of area code CEL, CEK):

Y: 1 Vp-p, 75 ohms

PB/B-Y: 0.7 Vp-p, 75 ohms

PR/R-Y: 0.7 Vp-p, 75 ohms

General

Power requirements

Area code Power requirements

U, CA, MX 120 V AC, 60 Hz

CEL, CEK 230 V AC, 50/60 Hz

SP, AR, CN, KR 220 – 230 V AC, 50/60 Hz

E2/E3 120/220/240 V AC, 50/60 Hz

TW 110 V AC, 50/60 Hz

AU 240 V AC, 50Hz

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Tables of settings using the MAIN MENU button

You can make various settings using the MAIN MENU, MENU / and MENU +/– buttons. The

tables below show each of the settings that these buttons can make.

Press MAIN MENU Press MENU or Press MENU + or Page

repeatedly to select MENU to select MENU – to select

LEVEL

BAL. L/R XX L +8 to R +8 (1 steps) 27

CTR XXX dB –10 dB to +10 dB (1 dB steps)

SUR.L. XXX dB –10 dB to +10 dB (1 dB steps)

SUR.R. XXX dB –10 dB to +10 dB (1 dB steps)

S.W. XXX dB –10 dB to +10 dB (1 dB steps)

D. RANGE COMP. XXX OFF, STD, MAX

EFCT. XXX depends on the sound field

(MIN, STD, MAX)

SET UP

(SUB WOOFER) S.W. XXX YES, NO 16

(FRONT) XXXXX LARGE, SMALL

(CENTER) XXXXX LARGE, SMALL, NO

(SURROUND) XXXXX LARGE, SMALL, NO

DIST. X.X m (XX ft.) between 1.0 meters and 7.0 meters

(0.1 meters steps)1)

DIST. X.X m (XX ft.) between

DIST. and 1.5 meters

(0.1 meters steps)2)

DIST. X.X m (XX ft.) between

DIST. and 4.5 meters

(0.1 meters steps)3)

PL. XXXX LOW, HIGH

DEC. XXXX AUTO, PCM 35

TONE BASS XX dB –6 dB to +6 dB (1 dB steps) 28

TREB. XX dB –6 dB to +6 dB (1 dB steps)

1) For models of area code U, CA: 3 feet to 23 feet (1 foot steps)

2) For models of area code U, CA: between

DIST. and 5 feet (1 foot steps)

3) For models of area code U, CA: between

DIST. and 15 feet (1 foot steps)

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Sony Corporation Printed in Malaysia

1) STR-DE595 only.

2) These parameters may not operate depending on the source or adjustments. For details, see each item in

“Adjusting the level parameters” (page 27).

3) When these sound fields are selected, there is no sound output from the sub woofer if the front speaker size is

set to “LARGE”. However, sound will be output from the sub woofer if the digital input signal contains LFE

signals.

Adjustable parameters for each sound field

The adjusted BASS and TREB. parameters are applied to all sound fields.

The adjusted LEVEL parameters are applied to all the sound fields except for EFCT. parameter. For

EFCT. parameter, the settings are stored individually for each sound field.

< TONE >

BASS TREB.

2CH ST. zz

A.F.D. AUTO zz

DOLBY PL zz

PLII MOV zz

PLII MUS zz

C.ST.EX A zz

C.ST.EX B zz

C.ST.EX C zz

HALL zz

JAZZ zz

CONCERT zz

MULTI CH IN1)

PCM 96K

< LEVEL >

FRONT CENTER SUR.L. SUR.R. S.W. D.RANGE EFCT.

BAL LEVEL LEVEL LEVEL LEVEL COMP2) LEVEL

2CH ST. zz

A.F.D. AUTO zzzzzz

DOLBY PL zzzzzz

PLII MOV zzzzzz

PLII MUS zzzzzz

C.ST.EX A zzzzzzz

C.ST.EX B zzzzzzz

C.ST.EX C zzzzzzz

HALL zzzz z

3) zz

JAZZ zzzz z

3) zz

CONCERT zzzz z

3) zz

MULTI CH IN1) zzzzz

PCM 96K z

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