Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product STR-DE897 Sony
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model name1[STR-DE897] [4-253-072- 11 (2)] lename[D:foreignerSEM_J anetRevised D E897_DataJ9031709_4253072111DE897U4253072111GB01COV_STR-DE897-U .fm] master page:Right ©2004 Sony Corporation 4-253-072- 11 (2) FM Ster eo FM/AM Receiver Operating Instructions Owner’ s Record The model and serial numbers are located on the rear of the unit.
master page:Left lename[D:foreignerSEM_J anetRevised D E897_DataJ9031709_4253072111DE897U4253072111GB02REG_STR-DE897-U.fm] 2 GB model name1[STR-DE897] [4-253-072- 11 (1)] To preve nt fire or s hock hazard, do not expose th e unit to ra in or mois ture.
master page:Right lename[D:foreignerSEM_J anetRevised D E897_DataJ9031709_4253072111DE897U4253072111GB02REG_STR-DE897-U.fm] 3 GB model name1[STR-DE897] [4-253-072- 11 (1)] About This Manual • The instructions in this manual is for mode l STR-DE897. Che ck your mode l number by l ooking at the lowe r right corn er of the f ront panel.
master page:Left lename[D:foreignerSEM_J anetRevised D E897_DataJ9031709_4253072111DE897U4253072111GB01COV_STR-DE897-UT OC .fm] 4 GB model name1[STR-DE897] [4-253-072- 11 (1)] Getting Started 1: Check how to hookup your components .......... .........
Getting Started master page:Right lename[D:foreignerSEM_J anetRevised D E897_DataJ9031709_4253072111DE897U4253072111GB03CON_STR-DE897-U.fm] 5 GB model name1[STR-DE897] [4-253-072- 11 (1)] . Steps 1a through 1c beginning on page 7 describe how to hook up your co mponents to this receiver.
master page:Left lename[D:foreignerSEM_J anetRevised D E897_DataJ9031709_4253072111DE897U4253072111GB03CON_STR-DE897-U.fm] 6 GB model name1[STR-DE897] [4-253-072- 11 (1)] Required cords The hookup diagrams on the subsequent pages assume the use of the follow ing optio nal connection cords ( A to H ) (not supplied).
Getting Started master page:Right lename[D:foreignerSEM_J anetRevised D E897_DataJ9031709_4253072111DE897U4253072111GB03CON_STR-DE897-U.fm] 7 GB model name1[STR-DE897] [4-253-072- 11 (1)] . Hooking up a DVD player or satellite tuner For details on the required cords ( A – H ), see page 6.
master page:Left lename[D:foreignerSEM_J anetRevised D E897_DataJ9031709_4253072111DE897U4253072111GB03CON_STR-DE897-U.fm] 8 GB model name1[STR-DE897] [4-253-072- 11 (1)] 2 Connect the video jacks.
Getting Started master page:Right lename[D:foreignerSEM_J anetRevised D E897_DataJ9031709_4253072111DE897U4253072111GB03CON_STR-DE897-U.fm] 9 GB model name1[STR-DE897] [4-253-072- 11 (1)] Hooking up an MD/Tape de ck or a Super Audio CD/CD player For details on the required cords ( A – H ), see page 6.
master page:Left lename[D:foreignerSEM_J anetRevised D E897_DataJ9031709_4253072111DE897U4253072111GB03CON_STR-DE897-U.fm] 10 GB model name1[STR-DE897] [4-253-072- 11 (1)] 1 Connect the audio jacks.
Getting Started master page:Right lename[D:foreignerSEM_J anetRevised D E897_DataJ9031709_4253072111DE897U4253072111GB03CON_STR-DE897-U.fm] 11 GB model name1[STR-DE897] [4-253-072- 11 (1)] 2 Connect the video jacks.
master page:Left lename[D:foreignerSEM_J anetRevised D E897_DataJ9031709_4253072111DE897U4253072111GB03CON_STR-DE897-U.fm] 12 GB model name1[STR-DE897] [4-253-072- 11 (1)] Hooking up audio components For details on the required cords ( A – H ), see page 6.
Getting Started master page:Right lename[D:foreignerSEM_J anetRevised D E897_DataJ9031709_4253072111DE897U4253072111GB03CON_STR-DE897-U.fm] 13 GB model name1[STR-DE897] [4-253-072- 11 (1)] Hooking up video components If you connect your TV to the MONITOR jacks, you can watch the video fro m the selected input (page 22).
master page:Left lename[D:foreignerSEM_J anetRevised D E897_DataJ9031709_4253072111DE897U4253072111GB03CON_STR-DE897-U.fm] 14 GB model name1[STR-DE897] [4-253-072- 11 (1)] Connect the supplied AM loop antenna and FM wire antenna. * The shape of the connec tor varies depending o n the area c ode.
Getting Started master page:Right lename[D:foreignerSEM_J anetRevised D E897_DataJ9031709_4253072111DE897U4253072111GB03CON_STR-DE897-U.fm] 15 GB model name1[STR-DE897] [4-253-072- 11 (1)] Connect your speakers to the receiver. This receiver allows you to use a 7.
master page:Left lename[D:foreignerSEM_J anetRevised D E897_DataJ9031709_4253072111DE897U4253072111GB03CON_STR-DE897-U.fm] 16 GB model name1[STR-DE897] [4-253-072- 11 (1)] Required cords A Speaker cor.
Getting Started master page:Right lename[D:foreignerSEM_J anetRevised D E897_DataJ9031709_4253072111DE897U4253072111GB03CON_STR-DE897-U.fm] 17 GB model name1[STR-DE897] [4-253-072- 11 (1)] Setting the.
master page:Left lename[D:foreignerSEM_J anetRevised D E897_DataJ9031709_4253072111DE897U4253072111GB03CON_STR-DE897-U.fm] 18 GB model name1[STR-DE897] [4-253-072- 11 (1)] You can use the SET UP menu to set the size, distance and location of the speakers connected to this receiver.
Getting Started master page:Right lename[D:foreignerSEM_J anetRevised D E897_DataJ9031709_4253072111DE897U4253072111GB03CON_STR-DE897-U.fm] 19 GB model name1[STR-DE897] [4-253-072- 11 (1)] •N O If you did not connect a center speaker, select “NO”.
master page:Left lename[D:foreignerSEM_J anetRevised D E897_DataJ9031709_4253072111DE897U4253072111GB03CON_STR-DE897-U.fm] 20 GB model name1[STR-DE897] [4-253-072- 11 (1)] x CTR DIST. X.X m (XX ft.) (Center speaker distance) Initial setting: 3 .0 m (10 ft.
Getting Started master page:Right lename[D:foreignerSEM_J anetRevised D E897_DataJ9031709_4253072111DE897U4253072111GB03CON_STR-DE897-U.fm] 21 GB model name1[STR-DE897] [4-253-072- 11 (1)] Tip Surround sp eaker position is designed spec ifically for implement ation of the Cinema Studio EX modes.
master page:Left lename[D:foreignerSEM_J anetRevised D E897_DataJ9031709_4253072111DE897U4253072111GB04BSC_STR-DE897-U.fm] 22 GB model name1[STR-DE897] [4-253-072- 11 (1)] 1 Turn INPUT SELECTOR to select the input. 2 Turn on the component and start playback.
Amplifier Operation master page:Right lename[D:foreignerSEM_J anetRevised D E897_DataJ9031709_4253072111DE897U4253072111GB04BSC_STR-DE897-U.fm] 23 GB model name1[STR-DE897] [4-253-072- 11 (1)] You can select the audio directly from the components connected to the MULTI CH IN 1 or 2 jacks.
master page:Left lename[D:foreignerSEM_J anetRevised D E897_DataJ9031709_4253072111DE897U4253072111GB04BSC_STR-DE897-U.fm] 24 GB model name1[STR-DE897] [4-253-072- 11 (1)] Direct tuning You can enter the frequenc y of the station you want directly. Use the remote for the operation.
Amplifier Operation master page:Right lename[D:foreignerSEM_J anetRevised D E897_DataJ9031709_4253072111DE897U4253072111GB04BSC_STR-DE897-U.fm] 25 GB model name1[STR-DE897] [4-253-072- 11 (1)] Tuning to preset statio ns 1 Turn INPUT SELECTOR to select the FM or AM band.
master page:Left lename[D:foreignerSEM_J anetRevised D E897_DataJ9031709_4253072111DE897U4253072111GB04BSC_STR-DE897-U.fm] 26 GB model name1[STR-DE897] [4-253-072- 11 (1)] A SW: Lights up when sub woofer selection is set to “YES” (page 18) and the audio signal is output from the SUB WOOFER jacks.
Amplifier Operation master page:Right lename[D:foreignerSEM_J anetRevised D E897_DataJ9031709_4253072111DE897U4253072111GB04BSC_STR-DE897-U.fm] 27 GB model name1[STR-DE897] [4-253-072- 11 (1)] P SLEEP: Lights up when sleep timer is activated. Q Playback channel indicators: The letters (L, C, R, etc.
master page:Left lename[D:foreignerSEM_J anetRevised D E897_DataJ9031709_4253072111DE897U4253072111GB05SND_STR-DE897 -U .fm] 28 GB model name1[STR-DE897] [4-253-072- 11 (1)] In this mode, the receiver outputs th e sound from the front left/right speak ers only.
Enjoying Surround Sound master page:Right lename[D:foreignerSEM_J anetRevised D E897_DataJ9031709_4253072111DE897U4253072111GB05SND_STR-DE897 -U .fm] 29 GB model name1[STR-DE897] [4-253-072- 11 (1)] The Auto Format Direct (A.F.D.) mode allows you to select the decoding mode you want for your audio sound.
master page:Left lename[D:foreignerSEM_J anetRevised D E897_DataJ9031709_4253072111DE897U4253072111GB05SND_STR-DE897 -U .fm] 30 GB model name1[STR-DE897] [4-253-072- 11 (1)] You can take advantage of surround sound simply by selecting one of the receiver’s pre- programmed sound fiel ds.
Enjoying Surround Sound master page:Right lename[D:foreignerSEM_J anetRevised D E897_DataJ9031709_4253072111DE897U4253072111GB05SND_STR-DE897 -U .fm] 31 GB model name1[STR-DE897] [4-253-072- 11 (1)] Selecting a sound field for music Press MUSIC repeatedly to select the sound field you w ant.
master page:Left lename[D:foreignerSEM_J anetRevised D E897_DataJ9031709_4253072111DE897U4253072111GB05SND_STR-DE897 -U .fm] 32 GB model name1[STR-DE897] [4-253-072- 11 (1)] This function lets you select the decoding mode for the surround back signals of the multi channel input stream.
Enjoying Surround Sound master page:Right lename[D:foreignerSEM_J anetRevised D E897_DataJ9031709_4253072111DE897U4253072111GB05SND_STR-DE897 -U .fm] 33 GB model name1[STR-DE897] [4-253-072- 11 (1)] How to select the surround back decoding mode You can select the surround back mode you want according to the input stream.
master page:Left lename[D:foreignerSEM_J anetRevised D E897_DataJ9031709_4253072111DE897U4253072111GB06AD V_STR-DE897-U .fm] 34 GB model name1[STR-DE897] [4-253-072- 11 (1)] You can assign a digital audio input for another input. This function is convenient in the following example.
Adv anced Adjustme nts an d Settings master page:Right lename[D:foreignerSEM_J anetRevised D E897_DataJ9031709_4253072111DE897U4253072111GB06AD V_STR-DE897-U .fm] 35 GB model name1[STR-DE897] [4-253-072- 11 (1)] You can switch the au dio input mode for components which have digital audio input jacks.
master page:Left lename[D:foreignerSEM_J anetRevised D E897_DataJ9031709_4253072111DE897U4253072111GB06AD V_STR-DE897-U .fm] 36 GB model name1[STR-DE897] [4-253-072- 11 (1)] x CENTER XXX.X dB (Center speaker level) 1) x SURR L XXX.X dB (Surround speaker (Left) level) 1) x SURR R XXX.
Adv anced Adjustme nts an d Settings master page:Right lename[D:foreignerSEM_J anetRevised D E897_DataJ9031709_4253072111DE897U4253072111GB06AD V_STR-DE897-U .fm] 37 GB model name1[STR-DE897] [4-253-072- 11 (1)] You can adjust the tonal qua lity (bass, treble level) of the front speakers using the EQUALIZE R menu.
master page:Left lename[D:foreignerSEM_J anetRevised D E897_DataJ9031709_4253072111DE897U4253072111GB06AD V_STR-DE897-U .fm] 38 GB model name1[STR-DE897] [4-253-072- 11 (1)] x SB DEC XXXXXX (Surround back decoding m ode) You can al so use the S URR BACK D ECODING t o set the surround back decodi ng mode (page 3 2).
Other Operations master page:Right lename[D:foreignerSEM_J anetRevised D E897_DataJ9031709_4253072111DE897U4253072111GB070TH_STR-DE897-U.fm] 39 GB model name1[STR-DE897] [4-253-072- 11 (1)] You can enter a name of up to 8 characters for preset stations and inputs selected with INPUT SELECTOR, and display it in the receiver’s display.
master page:Left lename[D:foreignerSEM_J anetRevised D E897_DataJ9031709_4253072111DE897U4253072111GB070TH_STR-DE897-U.fm] 40 GB model name1[STR-DE897] [4-253-072- 11 (1)] You can select the front speaker system you want to use. Press SPEAKERS (OFF/A/B/A+B) repeatedly to select the front sp eaker system you want to use.
Other Operations master page:Right lename[D:foreignerSEM_J anetRevised D E897_DataJ9031709_4253072111DE897U4253072111GB070TH_STR-DE897-U.fm] 41 GB model name1[STR-DE897] [4-253-072- 11 (1)] Recording on a video tape You can record from a VCR, a TV or a DVD using the receiver.
master page:Left lename[D:foreignerSEM_J anetRevised D E897_DataJ9031709_4253072111DE897U4253072111GB070TH_STR-DE897-U.fm] 42 GB model name1[STR-DE897] [4-253-072- 11 (1)] 2nd zone connections The CONTROL A1II Control System was designed to simplify th e operation of audio systems composed of separate Sony components.
Other Operations master page:Right lename[D:foreignerSEM_J anetRevised D E897_DataJ9031709_4253072111DE897U4253072111GB070TH_STR-DE897-U.fm] 43 GB model name1[STR-DE897] [4-253-072- 11 (1)] If, howeve.
master page:Left lename[D:foreignerSEM_J anetRevised D E897_DataJ9031709_4253072111DE897U4253072111GB08REM_STR-DE897-U.fm] 44 GB model name1[STR-DE897] [4-253-072- 11 (1)] You can use the remote RM-PG413 to operate the components in your system.
Operations Us ing the Remote RM-PG413 master page:Right lename[D:foreignerSEM_J anetRevised D E897_DataJ9031709_4253072111DE897U4253072111GB08REM_STR-DE897-U.
master page:Left lename[D:foreignerSEM_J anetRevised D E897_DataJ9031709_4253072111DE897U4253072111GB08REM_STR-DE897-U.fm] 46 GB model name1[STR-DE897] [4-253-072- 11 (1)] Remote Butto n Operations Function RETURN/ EXIT qf VCD player / LD player / DVD player Returns to the pr evious menu.
Operations Us ing the Remote RM-PG413 master page:Right lename[D:foreignerSEM_J anetRevised D E897_DataJ9031709_4253072111DE897U4253072111GB08REM_STR-DE897-U.fm] 47 GB model name1[STR-DE897] [4-253-072- 11 (1)] Notes • Some func tions explaine d in this sectio n may not work dependi ng on the mode l.
master page:Left lename[D:foreignerSEM_J anetRevised D E897_DataJ9031709_4253072111DE897U4253072111GB08REM_STR-DE897-U.fm] 48 GB model name1[STR-DE897] [4-253-072- 11 (1)] You can program th e remote to control non- Sony components by changing the code.
Operations Us ing the Remote RM-PG413 master page:Right lename[D:foreignerSEM_J anetRevised D E897_DataJ9031709_4253072111DE897U4253072111GB08REM_STR-DE897-U.
master page:Left lename[D:foreignerSEM_J anetRevised D E897_DataJ9031709_4253072111DE897U4253072111GB08REM_STR-DE897-U.fm] 50 GB model name1[STR-DE897] [4-253-072- 11 (1)] To control a VCR * If an AIWA VCR does not work ev en though you enter the code for AIWA, enter the c ode for Sony instead.
Operations Us ing the Remote RM-PG413 master page:Right lename[D:foreignerSEM_J anetRevised D E897_DataJ9031709_4253072111DE897U4253072111GB08REM_STR-DE897-U.fm] 51 GB model name1[STR-DE897] [4-253-072- 11 (1)] By using the Learn ing function, it is possible for this remote to perform learned commands.
master page:Left lename[D:foreignerSEM_J anetRevised D E897_DataJ9031709_4253072111DE897U4253072111GB08REM_STR-DE897-U.fm] 52 GB model name1[STR-DE897] [4-253-072- 11 (1)] To activate the input after programming Press the programmed button to activate the input you want.
Operations Us ing the Remote RM-PG413 master page:Right lename[D:foreignerSEM_J anetRevised D E897_DataJ9031709_4253072111DE897U4253072111GB08REM_STR-DE897-U.
master page:Left lename[D:foreignerSEM_J anetRevised D E897_DataJ9031709_4253072111DE897U4253072111GB09ADD_STR-DE897 -U .fm] 54 GB model name1[STR-DE897] [4-253-072- 11 (1)] On safety Should any solid object or liquid fal l into the cabinet, unplug the receiver and ha ve it checked by qualified personnel be fore operating it any further.
Additional I nformation master page:Right lename[D:foreignerSEM_J anetRevised D E897_DataJ9031709_4253072111DE897U4253072111GB09ADD_STR-DE897 -U .fm] 55 GB model name1[STR-DE897] [4-253-072- 11 (1)] If you experience any of the following difficulties while using the receiver, use this troubleshooting guide to help you remedy the problem.
master page:Left lename[D:foreignerSEM_J anetRevised D E897_DataJ9031709_4253072111DE897U4253072111GB09ADD_STR-DE897 -U .fm] 56 GB model name1[STR-DE897] [4-253-072- 11 (1)] There is no sound or only a very low-level sound is heard from the center/su rround/ surround ba ck speakers.
Additional I nformation master page:Right lename[D:foreignerSEM_J anetRevised D E897_DataJ9031709_4253072111DE897U4253072111GB09ADD_STR-DE897 -U .fm] 57 GB model name1[STR-DE897] [4-253-072- 11 (1)] Remote control The remote do es not functio n. • Point the re mote at the remo te sensor on th e receiver .
master page:Left lename[D:foreignerSEM_J anetRevised D E897_DataJ9031709_4253072111DE897U4253072111GB09ADD_STR-DE897 -U .fm] 58 GB model name1[STR-DE897] [4-253-072- 11 (1)] AUDIO POWER SPECIFICATIONS.
Additional I nformation master page:Right lename[D:foreignerSEM_J anetRevised D E897_DataJ9031709_4253072111DE897U4253072111GB09ADD_STR-DE897 -U .fm] 59 GB model name1[STR-DE897] [4-253-072- 11 (1)] Outputs (Digit al) Equalizer FM tuner section Tuning ran ge 87.
master page:Right lename[D:foreignerSEM_J anetRevised D E897_DataJ9031709_4253072111DE897U4253072111GB09ADD_STR-DE897 -U .fm] model name1[STR-DE897] [4-253-072- 11 (1)] 60 GB Main unit A.
master page:Right lename[D:foreignerSEM_J anetRevised D E897_DataJ9031709_4253072111DE897U4253072111GB01COV_STR-DE897-UIX.fm] 61 GB model name1[STR-DE897] [4-253-072- 11 (1)] A Adjusting CUSTOMIZE par.
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