Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product STR-DE615 Sony
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3-860-516- 12 (1) 1997 by Sony Corporation FM Ster eo FM-AM Receiver Operating Instructions STR-DE915 STR-DE715 STR-DE615 STR-D660Z STR-D560Z.
2 W ARNING To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture. 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.
3 T ABLE OF CONTENTS Getting Started Unpacking 4 Hookup Overview 4 Antenna Hookups 5 Audio Component Hookups 5 Speaker System Hookups 6 TV/VCR Hookups 9 Digital Component Hookups (STR-DE915 only) 10 A.
4 Getting Started Front speaker (L) Front speaker (R) AM/FM antenna Antenna Hookups (5) Rear speaker (L) Rear speaker (R) CD player Tape deck DAT/MD deck Turntable Center speaker Active woofer DVD pla.
5 Getting Started Getting Started Important If you connect an outdoor antenna, ground it against lightning. To prevent a gas explosion, do not connect the ground wire to a gas pipe. Notes • Do not use y SIGNAL GND for this connection. • To prevent noise pickup, keep the AM loop antenna away from the receiver and TV.
6 Getting Started DAT deck or MD deck Receiver DAT deck or MD deck Ç ç L R LINE OUTPUT L R LINE INPUT IN REC OUT DAT/MD Turntable Receiver Turntable Ç PHONO L R IN L R LINE OUTPUT If your turntable has an earth lead To prevent hum, connect the earth lead to the y SIGNAL GND terminal on the receiver.
7 Getting Started Getting Started What cords will I need? • Speaker cord (not supplied) (1 for each speaker) (+) (+) (–) (–) Twist the stripped ends of the cord about 2/3 inch (15 mm). Be sure to match the speaker cord to the appropriate terminal on the components: + to + and – to –.
8 Getting Started Speaker placement for STR-DE915 For the best possible surround sound, we recommend: • The best quality speakers possible • Front, center, and rear speakers of equivalent size and quality • Positioning of speakers at the same distance from the listening position ( A ).
9 Getting Started Getting Started TV/VCR Hookups Overview This section describes how to connect video components to the receiver. Note for STR-DE915 For digital connections, see “Digital Component Hookups (STR-DE915 only)” on page 10.
10 Getting Started Dolby Digital (AC-3) decoder etc. Receiver DVD player or LD player etc. z You can play decoded Dolby Digital AC-3 soundtracks through the speakers connected to the receiver (STR-DE7.
11 Getting Started Getting Started DAT or MD deck Receiver DAT or MD deck Xç Ç DIGITAL LD / DVD IN LD / DVD IN AC-3 RF OPTICAL OUT IN CD IN OPTICAL DAT / MD IN OPTICAL DAT / MD OUT OPTICAL DIGITAL W.
12 Receiver Operations Selecting a Component To listen to or watch a connected component, first select the function on the receiver or with the remote. Before you begin, make sure you have: • Connected all components securely and correctly as indicated on pages 4 to 11.
13 Getting Started Receiver Operations LD z When you watch TV or video programs We recommend you play audio portion through the receiver instead of your TV’s speakers. This lets you take advantage of the receiver’s surround sound effects, like Dolby Surround, and lets you use the receiver’s remote to control the audio.
14 Receiver Operations Note Pressing a SYSTEM CONTROL/FUNCTION button will activate the component indicated for that button (i.e., the component connected to the respective connector). If, however, the connected component is different from the one indicated for the button, the component will not be activated when the button is pressed only once.
15 Getting Started Receiver Operations Receiving Br oadcasts This receiver lets you enter a station’s frequency directly by using the numeric buttons (direct tuning). If you don’t know the frequency of the station you want, see “Receiving broadcasts by scanning stations (automatic tuning)”on this page.
16 Receiver Operations Pr esetting Radio Stations You’ll most likely want to preset the receiver with the radio stations you listen to often so that you don’t have to tune in the station every time. The receiver can store a total of 30 FM or AM stations.
17 Getting Started Receiver Operations Playback component (program source) c ç ç c Recording component (tape deck, DAT deck, MD deck, VCR) 1 To index a preset station Press AUDIO FUNCTION repeatedly until the TUNER indicator lights up. The last station you received is tuned in.
18 Receiver Operations Recording on a video tape You can record from a VCR, a TV, or an LD player using the receiver. You can also add audio from a variety of audio sources when editing a video tape. See your VCR or LD player’s instruction manual if you need help.
19 Getting Started Dolby Surround Setup Dolby Surround Setup Digital processing control buttons Dolby Digital (STR-DE915 only) To obtain the best possible surround sound, first specify the type of speakers you have connected and the location of the rear speakers.
20 Dolby Surround Setup Adjusting the speaker volume Z Use the remote while seated in your listening position to adjust the volume of each speaker. Note This receiver incorporates a new test tone with a frequency centered at 800 Hz for easier speaker volume adjustment.
21 Getting Started Dolby Surround Setup Selecting the center mode The receiver offers you four center modes: PHANTOM, 3 CH LOGIC, NORMAL, and WIDE. Each mode is designed for a different speaker configuration. Select the mode that best suits your speaker system configuration.
22 Dolby Surround Setup z What is the test tone? Signal given out by the receiver for adjusting the speaker volume. The test tone will come out as follows: • In a system with a center speaker (NORMAL/WIDE /3 CH LOGIC modes) The test tone is output from the front L (left), center, front R (right), and rear speakers in succession.
23 Getting Started Sound Adjustment Use 3D sound imaging to create virtual rear speakers from the sound of the front speakers without using actual rear speakers as shown in the illustration B on page .
24 Sound Adjustment A VIRTUAL ENHANCED A R C L B VIRTUAL ENHANCED B R C L C VIRTUAL REAR SHIFT R C L SL SR R C L SL SR D VIRTUAL MULTI REAR R C L SL SR R C L SL SR When REAR SP. is set to SIDE * When REAR SP. is set to BEHIND * When REAR SP. is set to SIDE * When REAR SP.
25 Getting Started Sound Adjustment 1) Be sure to adjust the volume level of the center and/or rear speakers to get the most out of the Dolby Pro Logic Surround Sound (page 21). 2) Unavailable on the STR-DE615/D560Z 3) The hookups of the center and/or rear speakers are unnecessary.
26 Sound Adjustment Notes • All the sound fields can be used with Dolby Digital (AC-3) sound sources. • The EFFECT parameter allows you to adjust the overall presence of the sound field. • The volume of the rear speakers, subwoofer, and center speaker can still be adjusted even when the DIRECT PASS indicator is on.
27 Getting Started Sound Adjustment Adjusting the tone parameter (STR-DE715/ DE615/D660Z/D560Z only) Adjust the tone (bass or treble) of the front, center and rear speakers for optimum sound. You can adjust the tone of all sounds fields, including Dolby Surround.
28 Sound Adjustment Adjusting the effect and surround sound parameters (STR-DE915 only) Change the surround parameters to fit your listening situation. See the chart on page 26 for parameters you can adjust in each sound field. 1 Press DPC MODE repeatedly until the SUR indicator lights up.
29 Getting Started Advanced Remote Operations Oper ating One Component While Using Another (background oper ation) You can temporarily operate other components while listening to or watching a program.
30 Advanced Remote Operations Pr ogr amming the Remote (STR-DE915/DE715/D660Z only) The RM-P501 remote included with the STR-DE915, DE715, and D660Z can control non-Sony components by “learning” the control signals from their remotes. Once this remote learns the other components signals, you can use these components as part of your system.
31 Getting Started Additional Information Additional Information T r oubleshooting If you experience any of the following difficulties while using the receiver, use this troubleshooting guide to help you remedy the problem. Should any problem persist, consult your nearest Sony dealer.
32 Additional Information Specifications AUDIO POWER SPECIFICATIONS POWER OUTPUT AND TOTAL HARMONIC DISTORTION With 8-ohm load, both channels driven, from 20 - 20,000 Hz, rated 100 watts per channel, minimum RMS power, with no more than 0.09% total harmonic distortion from 250 milliwatts to rated output (USA model only).
33 Getting Started Additional Information Antenna Loop antenna Usable sensitivity 50 dB/m (at 1,000 kHz or 999 kHz) S/N 54 dB (at 50 mV/m) Harmonic distortion 0.
34 Additional Information Sound field Sound pattern produced by a sounding source or sources in a given environment due to direct and reflected sounds and the acoustics of the environment. Surround sound Sound that consists of three elements: direct sound, early reflected sound (early reflections) and reverberative sound (reverberation).
35 Getting Started Additional Information T able of Functions of the SET UP Button You can make various settings using the SET UP button on the main unit and the digital processing control buttons. Operations related to each menu are explained in the previous sections.
36 Additional Information Rear P anel Descriptions STR-DE915 AC OUTLET IMPEDANCE SELECTOR FRONT 4 Ω 8 Ω MONITOR VIDEO OUT CTRL S IN VIDEO IN VIDEO OUT VIDEO IN CTRL S OUT VIDEO OUT CTRL S OUT VIDE.
37 Getting Started Additional Information Remote Button Descriptions Page numbers in parentheses refer to procedures that use the remote button. In these procedures, the remote button is either required or used in place of a main-unit button with the same function and name (or a similar name).
38 Additional Information Remote Button Operates Function Remote Button Operates Function 0-9, >10 Receiver Selects preset numbers CH/PRESET +/– CD player/MD deck/LD player Selects track numbers. 0 selects track 10. TV/VCR Selects channel numbers Receiver Scans and selects preset stations Selects preset channels TV/VCR D.
39 Getting Started Advanced Remote Operations Index A Adjusting delay time 19, 27 effect and surround sound parameters 28 equalizer parameters 27 speaker volume 20, 21 tone parameter 27 Automatic tuning 15 B Background operation 29 Battery 4 C Center mode 21, 33 Connecting.
40 Advanced Remote Operations Quick Reference Guide Receiving Br oadcasts (direct tuning) Example: Receiving FM 102.50 MHz AUDIO FUNCTION Press repeatedly until the TUNER indicator lights up.
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