Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product STR-DE898 Sony
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model name1[STR-DE898] [2-580-791- 11 (3)] lename[D:Sony S EMData_DE898_Revision3J9050152_2580791113DE898U2580791113GB01CO V_STR- D E898-U .fm] master page:Right ©2005 Sony Corporation 2-580-791- 11 (3) 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:Sony S EMData_DE898_Revision3J9050152_2580791113DE898U2580791113GB02REG_STR- D E898-U .fm] 2 GB model name1[STR-DE898] [2-580-791- 11 (3)] 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:Sony S EMData_DE898_Revision3J9050152_2580791113DE898U2580791113GB02REG_STR- D E898-U .fm] 3 GB model name1[STR-DE898] [2-580-791- 11 (3)] About This Manual • The instructions in this manual is for model STR-DE898. 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:Sony S EMData_DE898_Revision3J9050152_2580791113DE898U2580791113GB01CO V_STR- D E898-UT OC.fm] 4 GB model name1[STR-DE898] [2-580-791- 11 (3)] Getting Started 1: Check how to hookup your components ... ............ ........ .
Getting Started master page:Right lename[D:Sony S EMData_DE898_Revision3J9050152_2580791113DE898U2580791113GB03CON_STR- D E898-U .fm] 5 GB model name1[STR-DE898] [2-580-791- 11 (3)] . Steps 1a through 1c beginning on page 7 describe how to hook up your components to this receive r.
master page:Left lename[D:Sony S EMData_DE898_Revision3J9050152_2580791113DE898U2580791113GB03CON_STR- D E898-U .fm] 6 GB model name1[STR-DE898] [2-580-791- 11 (3)] Required cords The hookup diagrams on the subsequent pages assume the use of the follow ing optional connection cords ( A to H ) (not supplied).
Getting Started master page:Right lename[D:Sony S EMData_DE898_Revision3J9050152_2580791113DE898U2580791113GB03CON_STR- D E898-U .fm] 7 GB model name1[STR-DE898] [2-580-791- 11 (3)] . Hooking up a DVD player, TV monitor or satellite tuner For details on the required cords ( A – H ), see page 6.
master page:Left lename[D:Sony S EMData_DE898_Revision3J9050152_2580791113DE898U2580791113GB03CON_STR- D E898-U .fm] 8 GB model name1[STR-DE898] [2-580-791- 11 (3)] 2 Connect the video jacks.
Getting Started master page:Right lename[D:Sony S EMData_DE898_Revision3J9050152_2580791113DE898U2580791113GB03CON_STR- D E898-U .fm] 9 GB model name1[STR-DE898] [2-580-791- 11 (3)] 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:Sony S EMData_DE898_Revision3J9050152_2580791113DE898U2580791113GB03CON_STR- D E898-U .fm] 10 GB model name1[STR-DE898] [2-580-791- 11 (3)] 1 Connect the audio jacks.
Getting Started master page:Right lename[D:Sony S EMData_DE898_Revision3J9050152_2580791113DE898U2580791113GB03CON_STR- D E898-U .fm] 11 GB model name1[STR-DE898] [2-580-791- 11 (3)] 2 Connect the video jacks. The following illustra tion shows how to connect a DVD player with COMPONENT VIDEO (Y, P B /C B /B-Y, P R /C R /R-Y) output jacks.
master page:Left lename[D:Sony S EMData_DE898_Revision3J9050152_2580791113DE898U2580791113GB03CON_STR- D E898-U .fm] 12 GB model name1[STR-DE898] [2-580-791- 11 (3)] Hooking up audio components For details on the required cords ( A – H ), see page 6.
Getting Started master page:Right lename[D:Sony S EMData_DE898_Revision3J9050152_2580791113DE898U2580791113GB03CON_STR- D E898-U .fm] 13 GB model name1[STR-DE898] [2-580-791- 11 (3)] Hooking up video components If you connect your TV to the MONITOR jacks, you can watch the video fro m the selected input (page 23).
master page:Left lename[D:Sony S EMData_DE898_Revision3J9050152_2580791113DE898U2580791113GB03CON_STR- D E898-U .fm] 14 GB model name1[STR-DE898] [2-580-791- 11 (3)] 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:Sony S EMData_DE898_Revision3J9050152_2580791113DE898U2580791113GB03CON_STR- D E898-U .fm] 15 GB model name1[STR-DE898] [2-580-791- 11 (3)] Connect your speakers to the receiver. This receiver allows you to use a 7.
master page:Left lename[D:Sony S EMData_DE898_Revision3J9050152_2580791113DE898U2580791113GB03CON_STR- D E898-U .fm] 16 GB model name1[STR-DE898] [2-580-791- 11 (3)] Required cords A Speaker cords (no.
Getting Started master page:Right lename[D:Sony S EMData_DE898_Revision3J9050152_2580791113DE898U2580791113GB03CON_STR- D E898-U .fm] 17 GB model name1[STR-DE898] [2-580-791- 11 (3)] Setting the voltage selector If your receiver has a voltage selector on the rear panel, check that th e voltage selector is set to the local power supply voltage.
master page:Left lename[D:Sony S EMData_DE898_Revision3J9050152_2580791113DE898U2580791113GB03CON_STR- D E898-U .fm] 18 GB model name1[STR-DE898] [2-580-791- 11 (3)] You can use the SPEAKER SET UP menu to set the size, distance and location of the speakers connected to this receiver.
Getting Started master page:Right lename[D:Sony S EMData_DE898_Revision3J9050152_2580791113DE898U2580791113GB03CON_STR- D E898-U .fm] 19 GB model name1[STR-DE898] [2-580-791- 11 (3)] x CTR SP XXXXX (Center speaker size) • LARGE If you connect a la rge speaker that will effectively reproduce bass frequencies, select “LARGE”.
master page:Left lename[D:Sony S EMData_DE898_Revision3J9050152_2580791113DE898U2580791113GB03CON_STR- D E898-U .fm] 20 GB model name1[STR-DE898] [2-580-791- 11 (3)] x FRONT DIST. X.X m * (Front speaker distance) Initial setting: 3 .0 m (10 ft.) Lets you set the d istance from your listen ing position to the front sp eak ers ( A ).
Getting Started master page:Right lename[D:Sony S EMData_DE898_Revision3J9050152_2580791113DE898U2580791113GB03CON_STR- D E898-U .fm] 21 GB model name1[STR-DE898] [2-580-791- 11 (3)] x PL.
master page:Left lename[D:Sony S EMData_DE898_Revision3J9050152_2580791113DE898U2580791113GB03CON_STR- D E898-U .fm] 22 GB model name1[STR-DE898] [2-580-791- 11 (3)] Adjust the speaker levels and balance while listening to the test tone from your listening position.
Amplifier Operation master page:Right lename[D:Sony S EMData_DE898_Revision3J9050152_2580791113DE898U2580791113GB04BSC_STR- D E898-U .fm] 23 GB model name1[STR-DE898] [2-580-791- 11 (3)] 1 Turn INPUT SELECTOR to select th e input. 2 Turn on the component and start playback.
master page:Left lename[D:Sony S EMData_DE898_Revision3J9050152_2580791113DE898U2580791113GB04BSC_STR- D E898-U .fm] 24 GB model name1[STR-DE898] [2-580-791- 11 (3)] You can select the audio directly from the components connected to the MULTI CH IN jacks.
Amplifier Operation master page:Right lename[D:Sony S EMData_DE898_Revision3J9050152_2580791113DE898U2580791113GB04BSC_STR- D E898-U .fm] 25 GB model name1[STR-DE898] [2-580-791- 11 (3)] Direct tuning You can enter the frequenc y of the station you want directly.
master page:Left lename[D:Sony S EMData_DE898_Revision3J9050152_2580791113DE898U2580791113GB04BSC_STR- D E898-U .fm] 26 GB model name1[STR-DE898] [2-580-791- 11 (3)] Tuning to preset statio ns 1 Turn INPUT SELECTOR to select the FM or AM band. The last received station is tuned in.
Amplifier Operation master page:Right lename[D:Sony S EMData_DE898_Revision3J9050152_2580791113DE898U2580791113GB04BSC_STR- D E898-U .fm] 27 GB model name1[STR-DE898] [2-580-791- 11 (3)] 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.
master page:Left lename[D:Sony S EMData_DE898_Revision3J9050152_2580791113DE898U2580791113GB04BSC_STR- D E898-U .fm] 28 GB model name1[STR-DE898] [2-580-791- 11 (3)] N ; PRO LOGIC IIx: “ ; PRO LOGIC” lights up when the receiver applies Pro L ogic processing to 2 channel signals in order to output the center and surroun d channel signals.
Enjoying Surround Sound master page:Right lename[D:Sony S EMData_DE898_Revision3J9050152_2580791113DE898U2580791113GB05SND_STR- D E898-U .fm] 29 GB model name1[STR-DE898] [2-580-791- 11 (3)] In this mode, the receiver outputs th e sound from the front left/right speak ers only.
master page:Left lename[D:Sony S EMData_DE898_Revision3J9050152_2580791113DE898U2580791113GB05SND_STR- D E898-U .fm] 30 GB model name1[STR-DE898] [2-580-791- 11 (3)] The Auto Format Direct (A.F.D.) mode allows you to select the decoding mode you want for your audio sound.
Enjoying Surround Sound master page:Right lename[D:Sony S EMData_DE898_Revision3J9050152_2580791113DE898U2580791113GB05SND_STR- D E898-U .fm] 31 GB model name1[STR-DE898] [2-580-791- 11 (3)] x PL II MOVIE (PRO LOGIC II MOVIE) Performs Do lby Pro Logic II Mov ie mode decoding .
master page:Left lename[D:Sony S EMData_DE898_Revision3J9050152_2580791113DE898U2580791113GB05SND_STR- D E898-U .fm] 32 GB model name1[STR-DE898] [2-580-791- 11 (3)] x CINEMA ST. EX B (CINEMA STUDIO EX B) DCS Reproduces the sound characteri stics of the Sony Pictures En tertainmen t “Kim Novak Theater” ci nema production stu dio.
Enjoying Surround Sound master page:Right lename[D:Sony S EMData_DE898_Revision3J9050152_2580791113DE898U2580791113GB05SND_STR- D E898-U .fm] 33 GB model name1[STR-DE898] [2-580-791- 11 (3)] To turn off the surround effect Press 2CH to select “2CH STEREO” or press A.
master page:Left lename[D:Sony S EMData_DE898_Revision3J9050152_2580791113DE898U2580791113GB05SND_STR- D E898-U .fm] 34 GB model name1[STR-DE898] [2-580-791- 11 (3)] How to select the surround back decoding mode You can select the surround back mode you want according to the input stream.
Adv anced Adjustme nts and Settings master page:Right lename[D:Sony S EMData_DE898_Revision3J9050152_2580791113DE898U2580791113GB06AD V_STR- D E898-U .fm] 35 GB model name1[STR-DE898] [2-580-791- 11 (3)] You can reassign a digital audio input to another input.
master page:Left lename[D:Sony S EMData_DE898_Revision3J9050152_2580791113DE898U2580791113GB06AD V_STR- D E898-U .fm] 36 GB model name1[STR-DE898] [2-580-791- 11 (3)] You can reassign a component video input to another visual input. 1 Press MAIN MENU repeatedly to select “ CUSTOMIZE ”.
Adv anced Adjustme nts and Settings master page:Right lename[D:Sony S EMData_DE898_Revision3J9050152_2580791113DE898U2580791113GB06AD V_STR- D E898-U .fm] 37 GB model name1[STR-DE898] [2-580-791- 11 (3)] By adjusting the LEVEL menu, you can customize the sound fields to suit your particular listening situa tion.
master page:Left lename[D:Sony S EMData_DE898_Revision3J9050152_2580791113DE898U2580791113GB06AD V_STR- D E898-U .fm] 38 GB model name1[STR-DE898] [2-580-791- 11 (3)] x EFFECT XXX (Effect level) Initi.
Adv anced Adjustme nts and Settings master page:Right lename[D:Sony S EMData_DE898_Revision3J9050152_2580791113DE898U2580791113GB06AD V_STR- D E898-U .fm] 39 GB model name1[STR-DE898] [2-580-791- 11 (3)] Using the CUSTOMIZE menu to adjust the receiver You can adjust various receiver settings using the CUSTOMIZE menu.
master page:Left lename[D:Sony S EMData_DE898_Revision3J9050152_2580791113DE898U2580791113GB06AD V_STR- D E898-U .fm] 40 GB model name1[STR-DE898] [2-580-791- 11 (3)] x DUAL MONO XXXX (Digital broadcast language selection) Lets you s elect the language you want to list en to during digita l broadcast.
Other Operations master page:Right lename[D:Sony S EMData_DE898_Revision3J9050152_2580791113DE898U2580791113GB070TH_STR- D E898-U .fm] 41 GB model name1[STR-DE898] [2-580-791- 11 (3)] 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:Sony S EMData_DE898_Revision3J9050152_2580791113DE898U2580791113GB070TH_STR- D E898-U .fm] 42 GB model name1[STR-DE898] [2-580-791- 11 (3)] 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:Sony S EMData_DE898_Revision3J9050152_2580791113DE898U2580791113GB070TH_STR- D E898-U .fm] 43 GB model name1[STR-DE898] [2-580-791- 11 (3)] Recording on a video tape You can record from a VCR, a TV or a DVD player using the receive r.
master page:Left lename[D:Sony S EMData_DE898_Revision3J9050152_2580791113DE898U2580791113GB070TH_STR- D E898-U .fm] 44 GB model name1[STR-DE898] [2-580-791- 11 (3)] 2nd zone connections 2ND ZONE OUT STR-DE898 Main receiver Audio/video components 2nd zone Speaker Speaker Amplifier/Receiver GB01COV_STR-DE898-U.
Operations Us ing the Remote RM-AAL001 master page:Right lename[D:Sony S EMData_DE898_Revision3J9050152_2580791113DE898U2580791113GB08REM_STR- D E898-U .fm] 45 GB model name1[STR-DE898] [2-580-791- 11 (3)] You can use the remote RM-AAL001 to operate the components in your system.
master page:Left lename[D:Sony S EMData_DE898_Revision3J9050152_2580791113DE898U2580791113GB08REM_STR- D E898-U .fm] 46 GB model name1[STR-DE898] [2-580-791- 11 (3)] The tables below show the settings of each button. Remote Butto n Operations Function A.
Operations Us ing the Remote RM-AAL001 master page:Right lename[D:Sony S EMData_DE898_Revision3J9050152_2580791113DE898U2580791113GB08REM_STR- D E898-U .fm] 47 GB model name1[STR-DE898] [2-580-791- 11 (3)] Remote Butto n Operations Function MAIN MENU qj Receiver Sel ects the menu of the receiv er .
master page:Left lename[D:Sony S EMData_DE898_Revision3J9050152_2580791113DE898U2580791113GB08REM_STR- D E898-U .fm] 48 GB model name1[STR-DE898] [2-580-791- 11 (3)] Remote Butto n Operations F unction VIDEO2 ef Receiver T o watch VCR. (VTR mode 1) VIDEO3 3 Receiver T o watch VCR.
Operations Us ing the Remote RM-AAL001 master page:Right lename[D:Sony S EMData_DE898_Revision3J9050152_2580791113DE898U2580791113GB08REM_STR- D E898-U .fm] 49 GB model name1[STR-DE898] [2-580-791- 11 (3)] Notes • Some func ti on s ex plained in thi s sec t io n may not work dependi ng on the mode l.
master page:Left lename[D:Sony S EMData_DE898_Revision3J9050152_2580791113DE898U2580791113GB08REM_STR- D E898-U .fm] 50 GB model name1[STR-DE898] [2-580-791- 11 (3)] You can program th e remote to control non- Sony components by changing the code.
Operations Us ing the Remote RM-AAL001 master page:Right lename[D:Sony S EMData_DE898_Revision3J9050152_2580791113DE898U2580791113GB08REM_STR- D E898-U .
master page:Left lename[D:Sony S EMData_DE898_Revision3J9050152_2580791113DE898U2580791113GB08REM_STR- D E898-U .fm] 52 GB model name1[STR-DE898] [2-580-791- 11 (3)] To control a VCR * If an AIWA VC R does not work eve n though you enter the code for AIWA, enter the c ode for Sony instead.
Operations Us ing the Remote RM-AAL001 master page:Right lename[D:Sony S EMData_DE898_Revision3J9050152_2580791113DE898U2580791113GB08REM_STR- D E898-U .
master page:Left lename[D:Sony S EMData_DE898_Revision3J9050152_2580791113DE898U2580791113GB08REM_STR- D E898-U .fm] 54 GB model name1[STR-DE898] [2-580-791- 11 (3)] 5 Press the appropriate button on the remote control to be learned to send the remote butto n code.
Operations Us ing the Remote RM-AAL001 master page:Right lename[D:Sony S EMData_DE898_Revision3J9050152_2580791113DE898U2580791113GB08REM_STR- D E898-U .fm] 55 GB model name1[STR-DE898] [2-580-791- 11 (3)] The Macro Play function lets you link several IR codes in a sequential order as a single command.
master page:Left lename[D:Sony S EMData_DE898_Revision3J9050152_2580791113DE898U2580791113GB09ADD_STR- D E898-U .fm] 56 GB model name1[STR-DE898] [2-580-791- 11 (3)] On safety Should any solid ob ject or liquid fall into the cabinet, unplug the re ceiver and have it c hecked by qualifi ed personnel be fore operating it a ny further.
Additional I nformation master page:Right lename[D:Sony S EMData_DE898_Revision3J9050152_2580791113DE898U2580791113GB09ADD_STR- D E898-U .fm] 57 GB model name1[STR-DE898] [2-580-791- 11 (3)] 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:Sony S EMData_DE898_Revision3J9050152_2580791113DE898U2580791113GB09ADD_STR- D E898-U .fm] 58 GB model name1[STR-DE898] [2-580-791- 11 (3)] There is no sound or only a very low-level sound is heard from the center/su rr ound/ surround ba c k sp ea ke rs.
Additional I nformation master page:Right lename[D:Sony S EMData_DE898_Revision3J9050152_2580791113DE898U2580791113GB09ADD_STR- D E898-U .fm] 59 GB model name1[STR-DE898] [2-580-791- 11 (3)] Remote control The remote do e s no t fu nction. • Point the re mote at the remote sen sor on the receiver .
master page:Left lename[D:Sony S EMData_DE898_Revision3J9050152_2580791113DE898U2580791113GB09ADD_STR- D E898-U .fm] 60 GB model name1[STR-DE898] [2-580-791- 11 (3)] AUDIO POWER SPECIFICATIONS POWER O.
Additional I nformation master page:Right lename[D:Sony S EMData_DE898_Revision3J9050152_2580791113DE898U2580791113GB09ADD_STR- D E898-U .fm] 61 GB model name1[STR-DE898] [2-580-791- 11 (3)] Frequency r esponse Inputs (Ana log) 4) INPUT SHORT (with sound f ield and equal izer bypassed).
master page:Left lename[D:Sony S EMData_DE898_Revision3J9050152_2580791113DE898U2580791113GB09ADD_STR- D E898-U .fm] 62 GB model name1[STR-DE898] [2-580-791- 11 (3)] Video section Inputs/Outp uts Video: 1 Vp-p, 75 oh ms S-video: Y: 1 Vp-p, 75 ohm s C: 0.
masterp age:Right-3 (3 column) lename[D:Sony S EMData_DE898_Revision3J9050152_2580791113DE898U2580791113GB09ADD_STR- D E898-U .fm] model name1[STR-DE898] [2-580-791- 11 (3)] Additional I nformation 63 GB Main unit A.
master page:Left lename[D:Sony S EMData_DE898_Revision3J9050152_2580791113DE898U2580791113GB01CO V_STR- D E898-UIX.fm] Sony Corporation Printed in Malaysia model name1[STR-DE898] [2-580-791- 11 (3)] A.
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