Sony Stereo Receiver STR DE197 User Manual

4-253-437-13(1)  
FM Stereo  
FM/AM Receiver  
Operating Instructions  
Owner’s Record  
The model and serial numbers are located on 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.  
STR-DE197  
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About This Manual  
Note for the supplied remote  
• The instructions in this manual are for model  
STR-DE197. Check your model number by looking  
at the lower right corner of the front panel.  
For RM-U185  
The DVD button on the remote is not available  
for receiver operation.  
• 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 19–22.  
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).  
AC OUTLET  
4-XXX-XXX-XX AA  
Area code  
Any differences in operation, according to the area  
code, are clearly indicated in the text, for example,  
“Models of area code AA only”.  
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Getting Started  
RM-U185  
Amplifier Operation  
Selecting the component.......................10  
Precautions ........................................... 23  
Troubleshooting.................................... 24  
Specifications ....................................... 26  
List of button locations and reference  
pages............................................... 28  
(Models of area code CEL, CEK  
Using the Radio Data System (RDS)....13  
Other Operations  
Naming preset stations and inputs ........16  
Using the Sleep Timer ..........................17  
Selecting the speaker system ................17  
Recording..............................................18  
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Getting Started  
1: Connecting your components  
Required cords  
The following hookup diagrams assume the use of the optional connection cord A (not supplied).  
A Audio cord  
White (L)  
Red (R)  
Notes  
• Turn off the power to all components before making any connections.  
• Be sure to make connections firmly to avoid hum and noise.  
• When connecting an audio cord, be sure to match the color-coded pins to the appropriate jacks on the components:  
white (left, audio) to white; and red (right, audio) to red.  
Hooking up audio components  
ANTENNA  
AM  
SPEAKERS  
+
+
R
L
CD  
IN  
MD/TAPE VIDEO 2 VIDEO 1  
OUT  
IN  
AUDIO IN AUDIO OUT AUDIO IN  
A
B
A
B
L
R
OUT  
IN  
A
A
A
OUTPUT  
LINE  
INPUT OUTPUT  
LINE LINE  
L
L
R
R
CD player  
MD/Tape deck  
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Hooking up video components  
ANTENNA  
AM  
SPEAKERS  
+
+
R
L
CD  
IN  
MD/TAPE VIDEO 2 VIDEO 1  
OUT  
IN  
AUDIO IN AUDIO OUT AUDIO IN  
A
B
A
B
L
R
OUT  
IN  
A
A
A
OUTPUT  
LINE  
INPUT OUTPUT  
LINE LINE  
L
L
R
R
VCR  
VCR  
Note  
You can record the audio signals of the components connected to this receiver. For example, connect a recording  
component such as a cassette deck to the VIDEO 1 AUDIO OUT jacks and press the input buttons (VIDEO 2,  
MD/TAPE, CD, TUNER) to select the component to be recorded.  
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2: Connecting the antennas  
Connect the supplied AM loop antenna and FM wire antenna.  
AM loop antenna  
(supplied)  
FM wire antenna  
(supplied)  
ANTENNA  
AM  
SPEAKERS  
+
+
R
L
IN  
MD/TAPE VIDEO 2 VIDEO 1  
OUT  
IN  
AUDIO IN AUDIO OUT AUDIO IN  
A
B
A
B
L
R
*
*
The shape of the connector varies depending on the area code.  
Notes  
• 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.  
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3: Connecting speakers  
Required cords  
A Speaker cords (not supplied)  
(+)  
(–)  
Speaker A (Right)  
Speaker A (Left)  
E
e
E
e
A
A
AC OUTLET  
SPEAKERS  
+
+
R
L
A
B
A
B
A
A
E
e E  
e
Speaker B (Right)  
Speaker B (Left)  
* If you have an additional speaker system, connect them to the SPEAKERS B terminals. You can select the speakers  
you want to use with the SPEAKER A and SPEAKER B buttons. For details, see “Selecting the speaker system”  
(page 17).  
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Performing initial setup  
operations  
4: Connecting the AC  
power cord  
Before using the receiver for the first time,  
initialize the receiver by performing the  
following procedure.  
This procedure can also be used to return  
settings you have made to their factory defaults.  
Use the buttons on the receiver for the operation.  
Connecting the AC power  
cord  
Connect the AC power cord to a wall outlet.  
1
2
Press ?/1 to turn off the receiver.  
AC OUTLET *  
AC power cord  
Hold down ?/1 for 5 seconds.  
“INITIAL” appears in the display.  
The following are reset to their factory  
settings.  
AC OUTLET  
• All preset stations.  
• All index names for inputs and preset  
stations.  
• All settings for the speaker system and  
sound adjustments.  
• MASTER VOLUME –/+ is set to “VOL  
MIN”.  
To a wall outlet  
* The configuration, shape, and number of AC outlets  
vary according to the model and the area code.  
Notes  
• Install this system so that the power cord can be  
unplugged from the wall socket immediately in the  
event of trouble.  
• The AC OUTLET on the rear of the receiver is a  
switched outlet, which supplies power to the  
connected component only while the receiver is  
turned on.  
• Make sure that the total power consumption of the  
component connected to the receiver’s AC OUTLET  
does not exceed the wattage stated on the rear panel.  
Do not connect high-wattage electrical home  
appliances such as electric irons, fans, or TVs to this  
outlet. This may cause a malfunction.  
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Listening to FM/AM radio  
Amplifier Operation  
You can listen to FM and AM broadcasts  
through the built-in tuner. Before operation,  
make sure you have connected the FM and AM  
antennas to the receiver (see page 7).  
Selecting the component  
1
Press input buttons to select the input.  
To select the  
Press  
Tip  
VCR  
VIDEO 1 or  
VIDEO 2  
The tuning scale differs depending on the area code as  
shown in the following table. For details on area codes,  
see page 3.  
MD or tape deck  
CD player  
MD/TAPE  
CD  
Area code  
U, CA  
FM  
AM  
Built-in tuner (FM/AM)  
TUNER  
100 kHz  
50 kHz  
10 kHz*  
9 kHz  
The selected input appears in the display.  
CEL, CEK  
2
3
Turn on the component and start  
playback.  
* The AM tuning scale can be changed (see page 26).  
Note  
Automatic tuning  
If you select the VCR, set the TV’s video input to  
match the component you selected.  
If you do not know the frequency of the station  
you want, you can let the receiver scan all  
available stations in your area.  
Turn MASTER VOLUME –/+ to adjust  
the volume.  
1
Press TUNER.  
Note  
To avoid damaging your speakers, make sure that  
you turn down the volume before you turn off the  
receiver.  
The last received station is tuned in.  
2
3
Press FM or AM to select the FM or AM  
band.  
To mute the sound  
Press TUNING/CHAR + or TUNING/  
CHAR –.  
Press MUTING on the remote.  
The muting function will be canceled when you  
do the following.  
Press TUNING/CHAR + to scan from low  
to high; press TUNING/CHAR – to scan  
from high to low.  
• Press MUTING on the remote again.  
• Turn the power off.  
• Turn MASTER VOLUME –/+ to increase the  
volume.  
The receiver stops scanning whenever a  
station is received.  
Tip  
To use the headphones  
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.  
Connect the headphones to the PHONES jack  
and set the SPEAKER A and SPEAKER B  
buttons to off.  
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Direct tuning  
Storing FM stations  
automatically  
You can enter the frequency of the station you  
want directly.  
— AUTOBETICAL  
1
2
Press TUNER.  
The last received station is tuned in.  
(Models of area code CEL, CEK only)  
Press FM or AM to select the FM or AM  
band.  
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”.  
3
4
Press DIRECT.  
Press the numeric buttons to enter the  
frequency.  
Example 1: FM 102.50 MHz  
Press 1 b 0 b 2 b 5 b 0  
Example 2: AM 1,350 kHz  
(You do not have to enter the last “0” when  
the tuning scale is set to 10 kHz.)  
Press 1 b 3 b 5 b 0  
If you have tuned in an AM station, adjust  
the direction of the AM loop antenna for  
optimum reception.  
Use the buttons on the receiver for the operation.  
1
2
Press ?/1 to turn off the receiver.  
Hold down MEMORY/ENTER 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 13.  
If you cannot tune in a station  
and the entered numbers flash  
Make sure you have entered the right frequency.  
If not, repeat steps 3 and 4. If the entered  
numbers still flash, the frequency is not used in  
your area.  
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, except ?/1.  
• If you move to another area, repeat this procedure to  
store stations in your new area.  
• For details on tuning the stored stations, see “Tuning  
to preset stations”.  
• 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.  
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Tuning to preset stations  
Presetting radio stations  
1
Press TUNER.  
You can preset up to 30 FM or AM stations.  
Then you can easily tune in the stations you  
often listen to.  
The last received station is tuned in.  
2
Press PRESET TUNING + or PRESET  
TUNING – repeatedly to select the  
preset station you want.  
Presetting radio stations  
Each time you press the button, you can  
select the preset station as follows:  
1
Press TUNER.  
The last received station is tuned in.  
tA1yA2y...yA0yB1yB2y...yB0T  
2
Tune in the station that you want to  
preset using Automatic Tuning  
tC0y...yC2yC1T  
(page 10) or Direct Tuning (page 11).  
Using the remote  
3
4
5
6
Press MEMORY/ENTER.  
1 Press TUNER.  
“MEMORY” appears in the display for a  
few seconds. Do steps 4 to 5 before the  
display goes out.  
2 Press CH/PRESET –/+ repeatedly to select  
the preset station you want.  
To select the preset station  
directly  
Press SHIFT repeatedly to select a  
memory page (A, B or C).  
Each time you press SHIFT, the letter “A”,  
“B”, or “C” appears in the display.  
Press the numeric buttons on the remote.  
The preset station of the selected number in the  
current memory page is tuned in. Press SHIFT  
repeatedly on the remote to change the memory  
page.  
Press the numeric buttons to select a  
preset number.  
If “MEMORY” goes out before you press  
the preset number, start again from step 3.  
Repeat steps 2 to 5 to preset another  
station.  
Note  
If the AC power cord is disconnected for about  
one week, the preset stations will be cleared from  
the receiver’s memory, and you will have to  
preset the stations again.  
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Displaying RDS information  
Using the Radio Data  
System (RDS)  
While receiving an RDS station, press  
DISPLAY repeatedly.  
Each time you press the button, RDS  
information on the display changes cyclically as  
follows:  
(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. You can also display  
RDS information.  
Program Service name t Frequency t  
a)  
Program Type indication t Radio Text  
b)  
indication t Current Time indication (in 24-  
hour system)  
a)  
Type of program being broadcast (see page 14).  
Notes  
b)  
• 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.  
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.  
Receiving RDS broadcasts  
Simply select a station on the FM band  
using automatic tuning (page 10), direct  
tuning (page 11), or preset tuning  
(page 12).  
When you tune in a station that provides RDS  
services, the program service name 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.  
continued  
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Program type  
indication  
Description  
Description of program types  
JAZZ  
Jazz programs  
Program type  
indication  
Description  
COUNTRY  
NATION M  
Country music programs  
NEWS  
News programs  
Programs featuring the popular  
music of the country or region  
AFFAIRS  
Topical programs that expand on  
current news  
OLDIES  
Programs featuring oldies music  
Folk music programs  
INFO  
Programs offering information on  
a wide spectrum of subjects,  
including consumer affairs and  
medical advice  
FOLK M  
DOCUMENT  
NONE  
Investigative features  
Any programs not defined above  
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  
VARIED  
Programs about the natural  
sciences and technology  
Other types of programs such as  
celebrity interviews, panel games,  
and comedy  
POP M  
Popular music programs  
Rock music programs  
Easy Listening  
ROCK M  
EASY M  
LIGHT M  
Instrumental, vocal, and choral  
music  
CLASSICS  
OTHER M  
Performances of major orchestras,  
chamber music, opera, etc.  
Music that does not fit into any  
categories above, such as Rhythm  
& Blues and Reggae  
WEATHER  
FINANCE  
Weather information  
Stock market reports and trading,  
etc.  
CHILDREN  
SOCIAL  
Programs for children  
Programs about people and the  
things that affect them  
RELIGION  
PHONE IN  
Programs of religious content  
Programs where members of the  
public express their views by  
phone or in a public forum  
TRAVEL  
LEISURE  
Programs about travel. Not for  
announcements that are located by  
TP/TA  
Programs on recreational  
activities such as gardening,  
fishing, cooking, etc.  
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Changing the display  
Adjusting the sound  
Changing the information in  
the display  
Adjusting the speaker  
balance  
Press DISPLAY repeatedly.  
You can adjust the speaker balance from  
BAL L+8 to BAL R+8 in 1 level step. The initial  
setting is BALANCE.  
Each time you press DISPLAY, the display will  
change cyclically as follows.  
*
Index name of the input t Selected input  
Press BALANCE L or BALANCE R  
repeatedly.  
When the tuner is selected  
**  
Program Service name or preset station name  
Each time you press the button, the display  
changes as follows:  
**  
t Frequency t Program Type indication  
**  
t Radio Text indication t Current Time  
BAL L+8 ... y BAL L+1 ... y BALANCE  
**  
indication (in 24-hour system)  
y BAL R+1 ... y BAL R+8  
* Index name appears only when you have assigned  
one to the input or preset station (page 16). Index  
name does not appear when only blank spaces have  
been entered, or it is the same as the input name.  
**During RDS reception only. (Models of area code  
CEL, CEK only. See page 13).  
Adjusting the tone  
You can adjust the tonal quality of the speakers  
using the TREBLE –/+ and BASS –/+ buttons.  
The initial setting is 0 dB.  
Press TREBLE + or TREBLE – repeatedly to  
adjust the treble level and BASS + or  
BASS – repeatedly to adjust the bass level.  
You can adjust from –10 dB to +10 dB in 2 dB  
steps.  
Reinforcing the bass  
Press BASS BOOST to reinforce the bass.  
The BASS BOOST indicator lights up.  
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Tips  
• You can select the character type as follows by  
pressing TUNING/CHAR + or TUNING/  
CHAR – repeatedly.  
Other Operations  
Alphabet (upper case) t Numbers t Symbols  
• To enter a blank space, press TUNING/CHAR +  
or TUNING/CHAR – repeatedly until a blank  
space appears in the display.  
Naming preset stations  
and inputs  
• If you made a mistake, press NAME repeatedly  
until the character you want to change flashes,  
then press TUNING/CHAR + or TUNING/  
CHAR – repeatedly to select the correct  
character.  
You can enter a name of up to 8 characters for  
preset stations and inputs selected with input  
buttons, and display it in the receiver’s display.  
Use the buttons on the receiver for the operation.  
1 To index a preset station  
4
Press MEMORY/ENTER to store the  
index name.  
Press TUNER, then tune in the preset  
station you want to create an index  
name for (page 12).  
Note (Models of area code CEL, CEK only)  
When you name an RDS station and tune in the station,  
the Program Service name appears instead of the name  
you entered. (You cannot change the name of a  
Program Service name. The name you entered will be  
overwritten by the Program Service name.)  
To index an input  
Press the input button to select the  
input you want to create an index name  
for.  
2
3
Press NAME.  
Use NAME and TUNING/CHAR + or  
TUNING/CHAR – to create an index  
name.  
Press TUNING/CHAR + or TUNING/  
CHAR – repeatedly to select a character,  
then press NAME to move the cursor to the  
next position.  
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Using the Sleep Timer  
Selecting the speaker  
system  
You can set the receiver to turn off automatically  
at a specified time. Use the remote for the  
operation.  
You can select the speaker system you want to  
use.  
Press SLEEP repeatedly while the power is  
on.  
To select the speakers  
connected to  
Press  
Each time you press SLEEP, the display changes  
cyclically as follows:  
2-00-00 t 1-30-00 t 1-00-00 t 0-30-00 t  
OFF  
SPEAKERS A terminals  
SPEAKERS B terminals  
both SPEAKERS A and  
SPEAKER A  
SPEAKER B  
SPEAKER A  
SPEAKERS B terminals (parallel and SPEAKER  
The display dims after you have specified the  
time.  
connection)  
B
Tip  
The indicator lights up.  
To check the remaining time before the receiver turns  
off, press SLEEP. The remaining time appears in the  
display. If you press SLEEP again, the sleep timer will  
be canceled.  
Tips  
• The initial setting is SPEAKER A.  
• Press SPEAKER A or SPEAKER B to turn off the  
indicator if you do not want to select the speaker  
system.  
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Recording on a video tape  
Recording  
You can record from a VCR or a TV 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 if you  
need help.  
Before you begin, make sure you have  
connected all components properly.  
Recording on an audio tape or  
MiniDisc  
1
2
Select the program source to be  
recorded.  
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.  
Prepare the component for playing.  
For example, insert a video tape you want to  
record into VCR.  
3
4
Insert a blank video tape into the VCR  
(VIDEO 1) for recording.  
1
2
Select the component to be recorded.  
Prepare the component for playing.  
Start recording on the recording VCR,  
then start playing the video tape you  
want to record.  
For example, insert a CD into the CD  
player.  
3
4
Insert a blank tape or MD into the  
recording deck and adjust the  
recording level, if necessary.  
Tip  
You can record the sound from any audio source onto  
a video tape while copying from a video tape. 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.  
Start recording on the recording deck,  
then start playback on the playback  
component.  
Note  
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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Operations Using the Remote RM-U185  
You can use the remote RM-U185 to operate the  
components in your system.  
Remote button description  
AV  
?/1  
?/1  
SLEEP  
Before you use your  
remote  
1
2
3
wj  
wh  
SYSTEM  
STANDBY  
VIDEO 1  
MD/TAPE  
VIDEO 2  
CD  
DVD  
wg  
wf  
Inserting batteries into the  
remote  
4
5
TUNER  
TOP MENU  
DVD MENU  
F
Insert R6 (size-AA) batteries with the + and –  
properly oriented in the battery compartment.  
When using the remote, point it at the remote  
1
2
3
g
G
ENTER  
wd  
4
5
8
0
6
f
O
sensor  
on the receiver.  
7
SHIFT  
9
D. TUNING  
ENTER  
RETURN  
>10  
6
ws  
– /– –  
.
CH/PRESET  
+
>
TV/VIDEO  
7
8
wa  
w;  
ql  
ANT  
TV/VTR  
D.SKIP  
m
N
M
X
x
9
q;  
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.  
L
BALANCE  
R
BASS BOOST  
MUTING  
qa  
qs  
qd  
qk  
qj  
+
TREBLE  
BASS  
Notes  
MASTER  
VOL  
+
• Do not leave the remote in an extremely hot or humid  
place.  
qh  
+
TV VOL  
+
• 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.  
TV CH  
qf  
qg  
• 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.  
The tables below show the settings of each  
button.  
Remote  
Button  
Operations Function  
ANT  
VCR Selects output signal  
TV/VTR w;  
from the antenna  
terminal: TV signal or  
VCR program.  
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Button  
Operations Function  
Remote  
Button  
Operations Function  
AV ?/1  
2
TV/VCR/  
CD player/  
Turns the audio and  
video components on or  
RETURN  
ws  
VCD player Returns to the previous  
menu.  
VCD player/ off.  
LD player/  
DVD player/  
MD deck/  
SHIFT 6 Receiver  
Selects a memory page  
for presetting radio  
stations or tuning to  
preset stations.  
DAT deck  
SLEEP 1 Receiver  
Activates the sleep  
function and the  
duration which the  
receiver turns off  
automatically.  
BALANCE Receiver  
L/R qa  
Adjusts the speaker  
balance.  
BASS –/+ Receiver  
qd  
Adjusts the bass level.  
BASS  
BOOST qk  
Receiver  
Receiver  
Receiver  
Reinforces the bass.  
SYSTEM  
STANDBY VCR/  
(Press AV  
?/1 2 and tuner/  
?/1 wj at CD player/  
Receiver/TV/ Turns off the receiver  
and other Sony audio/  
video components.  
Satellite  
CD 4  
To listen to compact  
disc.  
CH/  
Selects preset stations.  
Selects preset channel.  
the same  
time)  
VCD player/  
LD player/  
DVD player/  
MD deck/  
PRESET  
–/+ 7  
TV/VCR/  
Satellite tuner  
D.SKIP w; CD player/  
Skips discs (multi-disc  
DAT deck  
VCD player/ changer only).  
DVD player/  
MD deck  
TOPMENU DVD player Displays DVD title.  
wd  
TREBLE  
–/+ qs  
Receiver  
Adjusts the treble level.  
D.TUNING Receiver  
ws  
Enters direct tuning  
mode.  
TUNER wf Receiver  
To listen to radio  
programs.  
DVD wg  
Receiver  
To watch DVD.  
DVD  
MENU wd  
DVD player Displays DVD menu.  
TV CH  
TV  
Selects preset TV  
channels.  
+/– qg  
ENTER ws TV/VCR/  
Satellite  
After selecting a  
channel, disc or track  
using the numeric  
buttons, press to enter  
the value.  
TV/VIDEO TV  
wa  
Selects input signal: TV  
input or video input.  
tuner/LD  
player/MD  
deck/ DAT  
deck/  
TV VOL  
TV  
Adjusts the volume of  
the TV.  
+/– qf  
VIDEO 1  
3
Receiver  
Receiver  
Receiver  
To watch VCR.  
(VTR mode 3)  
Tape deck  
ENTER wd DVD player Enters the selection.  
VIDEO 2  
wh  
To watch VCR.  
(VTR mode 1)  
MASTER Receiver  
VOL +/–  
qh  
Adjusts the master  
volume of the receiver.  
0-9 wd  
Use with SHIFT to  
preset radio station or  
tuning to preset stations  
and with D.TUNING  
for direct tuning.  
MD/TAPE Receiver  
5
To listen to Minidisc or  
audio tape.  
MUTING  
qj  
Receiver  
Mutes the sound from  
the receiver.  
CD player/  
Selects track numbers.  
VCD player/ 0 selects track 10.  
LD player/  
MD deck/  
DAT deck  
TV/VCR/  
Selects channel  
Satellite tuner numbers.  
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Button  
Operations Function  
Remote  
Button  
Operations Function  
>10 6  
CD player/  
VCD player/ over 10.  
LD player/  
Selects track numbers  
O wd  
DVD player Returns to the previous  
menu or exits the menu.  
V/v/B/b DVD player Selects a menu item.  
wd  
MD deck  
-/-- 6  
TV  
Selects the channel  
Notes  
entry mode, either one  
or two digit.  
• The DVD button on the remote is not available for  
receiver operation.  
?/1 wj  
Receiver  
Turns the receiver on or  
off.  
• When you press the input buttons (VIDEO 1, VIDEO  
2), 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.  
./> VCR/  
Skips tracks.  
7
CD player/  
VCD player/  
LD player/  
DVD player/  
MD deck/  
• Some functions explained in this section may not  
work depending on the model.  
DAT deck/  
Tape deck  
• 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.  
m/M  
8
CD player/  
VCD player/ forward or backward  
DVD player direction.  
Searches tracks in the  
VCR/  
Fastforwards or  
rewinds.  
LD player/  
MD deck/  
DAT deck/  
Tape deck  
N 9  
X q;  
x ql  
VCR/  
Starts playback.  
CD player/  
VCD player/  
LD player/  
DVD player/  
MD deck/  
DAT deck/  
Tape deck  
VCR/  
CD player/  
VCD player/ recording with  
LD player/ components in  
DVD player/ recording standby.)  
MD deck/  
Pauses playback or  
recording. (Also starts  
DAT deck/  
Tape deck  
VCR/  
Stops playback.  
CD player/  
VCD player/  
LD player/  
DVD player/  
MD deck/  
DAT deck/  
Tape deck  
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To reset a button to its factory  
setting  
Changing the factory  
setting of an input button  
Repeat the above procedure.  
To reset all the input buttons to  
their factory setting  
If the factory settings of the input 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.  
Press ?/1, AV ?/1 and MASTER VOL – at the  
same time.  
Note that the settings of the TUNER button  
cannot be changed.  
1
Hold down the input button whose input  
you want to change (for example, MD/  
TAPE).  
2
Press the corresponding button of the  
component you want to assign to the  
input button (for example, 4 – Tape deck).  
The following buttons are assigned to select  
the input:  
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*)  
VCR (command mode VTR 2*)  
VCR (command mode VTR 3*)  
TV  
7
8
9
0
DSS (Digital Satellite Receiver)  
DVD player  
>10  
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.  
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On operation  
Before connecting other components, be sure to turn  
off and unplug the receiver.  
Additional Information  
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 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.  
On power sources  
• Before operating the receiver, 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 receiver 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 receiver heats up during operation, this is  
not a malfunction. If you continuously use this receiver  
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 receiver on surfaces  
that have been specially treated (with wax, oil,  
polish, etc.) as staining or discoloration of the surface  
may result.  
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The left and right sounds are unbalanced or  
reversed.  
• Check that the speakers and components are  
connected correctly and securely.  
• Adjust the balance (page 15).  
Troubleshooting  
If you experience any of the following  
difficulties while using the receiver, use this  
troubleshooting guide to help you remedy the  
problem.  
There is severe hum or noise.  
• Check that the speakers and components are  
connected securely.  
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 connecting cords are away from a  
transformer or motor, and at least 3 meters  
(10 feet) 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.  
• Check that you have selected the correct  
component on the receiver.  
Recording cannot be done.  
• Check that the components are connected  
correctly.  
• Check that MASTER VOLUME –/+ is not set at  
VOL MIN.  
• Check that the SPEAKER A or SPEAKER B is  
not set to off (page 17).  
• Select the source component with input buttons.  
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.  
• Press MUTING on the remote to cancel the  
muting function.  
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.  
Outdoor FM antenna  
Receiver  
ANTENNA  
• Check that you have selected the correct  
component on the receiver.  
There is no sound from one of the front  
speakers.  
AM  
• Connect a pair of headphones to the PHONES  
jack to verify that sound is output from the  
headphones. 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.  
Ground wire  
(not supplied)  
To ground  
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Radio stations cannot be tuned in.  
• Check that the antennas are connected securely.  
Adjust the antennas and connect an external  
antenna if necessary.  
The remote does not function.  
• The DVD button on the remote is not available for  
receiver operation.  
• The signal strength of the stations is too weak  
(when tuning in with automatic tuning). Use direct  
tuning.  
• Point the remote at the remote sensor  
receiver.  
on the  
• Remove any obstacles in the path between the  
remote and the receiver.  
• 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 12).  
• Replace all the batteries in the remote with new  
ones, if they are weak.  
• Make sure you select the correct input on the  
remote.  
*
RDS does not work.  
• Make sure that you are tuned to an FM RDS  
station.  
Error message  
• Select a stronger FM station.  
If there is a malfunction, the display shows a  
message.  
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.  
PROTECT  
Irregular current is output from the speakers. Turn  
off the receiver, check the speaker connection and  
turn on the power again. If this problem persists,  
turn off the receiver and consult your nearest Sony  
dealer.  
* Models of area code CEL, CEK only.  
If you are unable to remedy the  
problem using the  
troubleshooting guide  
Clearing the receiver’s memory may remedy the  
problem (page 9). 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.  
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Outputs (Analog)  
Specifications  
MD/TAPE (OUT),  
VIDEO 1 (AUDIO OUT)  
Voltage: 500 mV  
Impedance: 10 kiloohms  
AUDIO POWER SPECIFICATIONS  
Bass Boost:  
Tone:  
+8 dB at 70 Hz  
10 dB at 100 Hz and  
10 kHz  
POWER OUTPUT AND TOTAL HARMONIC  
DISTORTION:  
(Models of area code U only)  
FM tuner section  
Tuning range  
Antenna  
Antenna terminals  
Intermediate frequency  
Sensitivity  
Mono:  
Stereo:  
Useable sensitivity  
S/N  
Mono:  
Stereo:  
With 8 ohm loads, 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.  
87.5 – 108.0 MHz  
FM wire antenna  
75 ohms, unbalanced  
10.7 MHz  
18.3 dBf, 2.2 µV/75 ohms  
38.3 dBf, 22.5 µV/75 ohms  
11.2 dBf, 1 µV/75 ohms  
Amplifier section  
Power Output  
Models of area code U, CA  
Power Output at Stereo Mode  
(8 ohms 1 kHz, THD 0.7%)  
76 dB  
70 dB  
1)  
125 W + 125 W  
Harmonic distortion at 1 kHz  
Mono:  
Stereo:  
Separation  
Frequency response  
0.3%  
0.5%  
45 dB at 1 kHz  
30 Hz – 15 kHz,  
+0.5/–2 dB  
Models of area code CEL, CEK  
Power Output at Stereo Mode  
(8 ohms 1 kHz, THD 0.7%)  
1)  
100 W + 100 W  
Selectivity  
60 dB at 400 kHz  
1) Measured under the following conditions:  
AM tuner section  
Tuning range  
Models of area code U, CA  
With 10-kHz tuning scale: 530 – 1,710 kHz  
With 9-kHz tuning scale: 531 – 1,710 kHz  
Models of area code CEL, CEK  
Area code  
U, CA  
Power requirements  
120 V AC, 60 Hz  
230 V AC, 50 Hz  
4)  
4)  
CEL, CEK  
Frequency response  
With 9-kHz tuning scale: 531 – 1,602 kHz  
CD, MD/TAPE,  
VIDEO 1, 2  
20 Hz – 50 kHz  
+0/–0.5 dB (with bass  
boost and tone bypassed)  
Antenna  
Intermediate frequency  
Usable sensitivity  
Loop antenna  
450 kHz  
50 dB/m (at 1,000 kHz or  
999 kHz)  
Inputs (Analog)  
S/N  
54 dB (at 50 mV/m)  
0.5% (50 mV/m, 400 Hz)  
CD, MD/TAPE,  
VIDEO 1, 2  
Sensitivity: 500 mV  
Harmonic distortion  
Selectivity  
At 9 kHz:  
Impedance: 50 kiloohms  
2)  
S/N : 85 dB  
35 dB  
40 dB  
3)  
(A, 500 mV  
)
At 10 kHz:  
4) You can change the AM tuning scale to 9 kHz or 10  
kHz. After tuning in any AM station, turn off the  
receiver. While holding down PRESET TUNING +,  
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.  
2) INPUT SHORT (with bass boost and tone  
bypassed).  
3) Weighted network, input level.  
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General  
Power requirements  
Area code  
U, CA  
Power requirements  
120 V AC, 60 Hz  
CEL, CEK  
230 V AC, 50/60 Hz  
Power consumption  
Area code  
U
Power consumption  
190 W  
CA  
270 VA  
CEL, CEK  
210 W  
Power consumption (during standby mode)  
0.5 W  
AC outlets  
Area code  
U, CA  
AC outlets  
1 switched, 120 W/1A MAX  
1 switched, 100 W MAX  
CEL, CEK  
Dimensions (w/h/d) (Approx.)  
430 × 132.5 × 302 mm  
(17 × 5 1/4 × 11 7/8 inches)  
including projecting parts  
and controls  
Mass (Approx.)  
7 kg (15 lb 7 oz)  
Supplied accessories  
FM wire antenna (1)  
AM loop antenna (1)  
Remote commander RM-U185 (1)  
R6 (size-AA) batteries (2)  
For details on the area code of the component you  
are using, see page 3.  
Design and specifications are subject to change  
without notice.  
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Illustration number  
How to use page 28 and 29  
r
Use this page to find the location of buttons that are  
mentioned in the text.  
DISPLAY 6 (13, 15)  
R
R
Name of button/part  
Reference page  
Main unit  
NUMBERS AND SYMBOLS  
M - Z  
ALPHABETICAL ORDER  
?/1 (power) 1 (9, 11, 26)  
MASTER VOLUME –/+ qj (9,  
10, 24)  
A - L  
AM 7 (10, 11)  
MD/TAPE qf (6, 10)  
MEMORY/ENTER wg (11, 12,  
16)  
BALANCE L/R q; (15)  
BASS –/+ ql (15)  
BASS BOOST (button/indicator)  
5 (15)  
NAME wh (16)  
Numeric buttons ws (11, 12)  
PHONES (jack) wk (10, 24)  
26)  
CD qg (6, 10)  
DIRECT wa (11)  
DISPLAY 6 (13, 15)  
Display 9 (13, 15)  
FM 4 (10, 11)  
SHIFT w; (12)  
SPEAKER A (button/indicator)  
2 (8, 10, 17, 24)  
FM MODE 3 (10)  
Input buttons qa (6, 10, 16)  
IR (receptor) 8 (19, 25)  
SPEAKER B (button/indicator)  
wj (8, 10, 17, 24)  
TREBLE –/+ qk (15)  
TUNER qh (6, 10, 11, 12, 16)  
TUNING/CHAR –/+ wf (10, 16)  
VIDEO 1 qs (10)  
VIDEO 2 qd (6, 10)  
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qd  
qf  
qa  
qg  
qh  
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6 7  
8
wk  
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wf  
wd  
ws  
wa w;  
ql  
qk  
qj  
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