3-860-516-12(1)
FM Stereo
FM-AM Receiver
Operating Instructions
STR-DE915
STR-DE715
STR-DE615
STR-D660Z
STR-D560Z
1997 by Sony Corporation
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
About This Manual
Getting Started
The instructions in this manual are for
models STR-DE915, DE715, DE615,
D660Z, and D560Z. Check your model
number by looking at the upper right
corner of the front panel. In this
Unpacking
4
Hookup Overview
Antenna Hookups
4
5
Audio Component Hookups
Speaker System Hookups
TV/ VCR Hookups
5
manual, the USA and Canadian STR-
DE915 and the programmable remote
commander RM-P501 (supplied with
the STR-DE915, DE715, and D660Z) are
used for illustration purposes unless
stated othewise. Any difference in
operation is clearly indicated in the text,
for example, “STR-DE915/ DE715
(USA, Canada) only.”
6
9
Digital Component Hookups (STR-DE915 only) 10
AC Hookups 11
Before You Use Your Receiver 11
Receiver Operations
Selecting a Component 12
Receiving Broadcasts 15
Presetting Radio Stations 16
Indexing Preset Stations and Program Sources 16
Recording 17
Type of differences
Model DE915 DE715 D660Z
Feature
DE615 D560Z
3 video inputs
r
r
r
EN
Built-in Dolby
Digital
processor
Using the Sleep Timer 18
Digital jacks
Dolby Surround Setup
Dolby Digital (STR-DE915 only) 19
5.1 INPUT
jacks
r
r
Dolby Pro Logic (STR-DE715/ DE615/ D660Z/ D560Z only) 20
Control A1/
Control S
r*
DE715*
WIRELESS
REAR
SPEAKER
connector
Sound Adjustment
Using Pre-programmed Sound Fields 22
r
r
r
Customizing the Sound Fields 25
Programmable
remote
DE715 D660Z
* USA and Canadian models only
Advanced Remote Operations
Operating One Component While Using Another (background operation)
29
Changing the Factory Setting of a FUNCTION Button 29
Programming the Remote (STR-DE915/ DE715/ D660Z only) 30
Conventions
•
The instructions in this manual
describe the controls on the receiver.
You can also use the controls on the
remote if they have the same or
similar names as those on the
receiver.
Additional Information
Troubleshooting 31
Specifications 32
Glossary 33
Table of Functions of the SET UP Button 35
Rear Panel Descriptions 36
Remote Button Descriptions 37
•
•
A “Quick Reference Guide” is
supplied on the back cover.
The “Remote Button Descriptions”
section on page 37 provides an
overview of the remote buttons.
The following icons are used in this
manual:
•
Indicates that you can use only
Z
z
the remote to do the task.
Index 39
Indicates hints and tips for
making the task easier.
This receiver incorporates the Dolby*
Pro Logic Surround system.
Quick Reference Guide Back cover
* Manufactured under license from
Dolby Laboratories Licensing
Corporation. DOLBY, the double-D
symbol a, “AC-3,” and “PRO
LOGIC” are trademarks of Dolby
Laboratories Licensing Corporation.
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Unpacking
Hookup Overview
Check that you received the following items with the
receiver:
• FM wire antenna (1)
The receiver allows you to connect and control the
following audio/ video components. Follow the
hookup procedures for the components that you want
to connect to the receiver on the pages specified. To
learn the locations and names of each jacks, see “Rear
Panel Descriptions” on page 36.
• AM loop antenna (1)
• Remote commander (remote) (1)
RM-P501 (STR-DE915/ DE715/ D660Z only)
RM-U501 (STR-DE615/ D560Z only)
• Size AA (R6) batteries (2)
• Audio/ video cable (1)
(STR-DE915/ DE715 (USA, Canada) only)
• Control S cord (1)
TV/VCR Hookups (9)
Antenna Hookups (5)
Digital Component
Hookups (10)
Speaker
System
Hookups
(6)
AM/FM antenna
DVD player
(STR-DE915/ DE715 (USA, Canada) only)
TV
VCR
Front
speaker
(L)
Front
speaker
(R)
Active
w oofer
Inserting batteries into the remote
LD player
Insert two size AA (R6) batteries with the + and – on
the battery compartment. When using the remote,
point it at the remote sensor g on the receiver.
MASTER VOLUME
5
POWER
4
6
TONE
SUR
INDEX
VIDEO
1
VIDEO
2
VIDEO
3
LD
/
DVD
TV/DBS
TAPE
DAT
/
MD
CD
TUNER
PHONO
3
7
DPC
MODE
2
8
DIRECT PASS
1
9
SPEAKERS
A
DISCRETE
g
OFF
B
•
BALANCE
0
10
BASS
BOOST
A
+B
DIRECT
PASS
SOUND FIELD
SET UP
ON OFF
/
PRESET
TUNING
1
6
2
7
3
8
4
9
5
0
DIRECT
SHIFT
TUNING
–
+
/
–
+
GENRE
MODE
VIDEO FUNCTION
AUDIO FUNCTION
INPUT
MODE
L
R
PHONES
FM MODE FM
AM DISPLAY MEMORY
VIDEO
3
INPUT
VIDEO
L
AUDIO
R
}
]
]
Rear
speaker
(L)
Rear
speaker
(R)
Wireless
rear
speaker
CD player
Tape deck
Center
speaker
}
DAT/MD deck
Turntable
Video camera
recorder
Video game
Audio Component
Hookups (5)
z When to replace batteries
Under normal use, the batteries should last for about 6
months. When the remote no longer operates the
receiver, replace both batteries with new ones.
Before you get started
• Turn off the power to all components before making
any connections.
• Do not connect the AC power cords until all of the
connections are completed.
• Be sure to make connections firmly to avoid hum
and noise.
• When connecting an audio/ video cable, 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.
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.
•
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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.
Antenna Hookups
Overview
This section describes how to connect AM and FM
antennas to the receiver. If you want to receive radio
broadcasts with the receiver, complete these
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.
•
connections first, then go to the following pages.
ANTENNA
S-LINK TV/DBS LD/DVD VIDEO
2
S
VIDEO
S-LINK
1
MONITOR
SURROUND SPEAKERS
Audio Component Hookups
CTRL A1
CTRL
S
CTRL
OUT
CTRL
OUT
S
CTRL
IN
S
STATUS IN
IMPEDANCE
SELECTOR
VIDEO
IN
VIDEO
IN
VIDEO
OUT
VIDEO
IN
VIDEO
OUT
VIDEO
IN
VIDEO
OUT
WIRELESS
REAR
SPEAKER
WOOFER
AUDIO
OUT
FRONT
4
Ω
8
Ω
AUDIO
IN
AUDIO
IN
AUDIO
OUT
AUDIO
IN
AUDIO
OUT
AUDIO
IN
SIGNAL
GND
L
y
R
AC OUTLET
Overview
IN
IN
REC OUT
IN
REC OUT
IN
AM
L
FM
75Ω
y
R
COAXIAL
ANTENNA
PHONO CD
DAT
/
MD
TAPE
This section describes how to connect your audio
components to the receiver. If you want to use the
receiver as an amplifier, complete these connections.
FRONT SPEAKERS
Note for STR-DE915
For digital connections, see “Digital Component Hookups
What antennas will I need?
(STR-DE915 only)” on page 10.
•
FM wire antenna
(supplied) (1)
•
AM loop antenna
(supplied) (1)
S-LINK CTRL A1
(STR-DE915/DE715 (USA, Canada) only)
S-LINK TV/DBS LD/DVD VIDEO
2
S
VIDEO
S-LINK
1
MONITOR
SURROUND SPEAKERS
CTRL A1
CTRL
S
CTRL
OUT
CTRL
OUT
S
CTRL
S
STATUS IN
IN
IMPEDANCE
SELECTOR
VIDEO
IN
VIDEO
IN
VIDEO
OUT
VIDEO
IN
VIDEO
OUT
VIDEO
IN
VIDEO
OUT
WIRELESS
REAR
SPEAKER
WOOFER
FRONT
AUDIO
OUT
4
Ω
8
Ω
AUDIO
IN
AUDIO
IN
AUDIO
OUT
AUDIO
IN
AUDIO
OUT
AUDIO
IN
SIGNAL
GND
L
y
R
AC OUTLET
IN
IN
REC OUT
IN
REC OUT
IN
AM
L
FM
75Ω
y
R
COAXIAL
ANTENNA
PHONO CD
DAT
/
MD
TAPE
FRONT SPEAKERS
Hookups
PHONO CD DAT/MD TAPE
FM w ire antenna
Receiver
AM loop antenna
What cords will I need?
Audio cords (not supplied) (1 for each CD player and
AM
After connecting
the wire antenna,
keep it as
horizontal as
possible.
turntable; 2 for each tape deck, DAT deck, or MD deck)
FM
75Ω
y
COAXIAL
White (L)
Red (R)
White (L)
Red (R)
ANTENNA
z If you have poor FM reception
Connect a 75-ohm coaxial cable (not supplied) to an FM
outdoor antenna.
Hookups
The arrow ç indicates signal flow.
FM outdoor antenna
Receiver
CD player
Receiver
CD player
OUTPUT
LINE
IN
L
L
Ç
AM
R
R
CD
FM
y
Tape deck
75Ω
COAXIAL
Receiver
Tape deck
OUTPUT INPUT
ANTENNA
REC OUT
IN
LINE
LINE
L
Ground w ire (not supplied)
L
Ç
ç
R
v
R
To ground
TAPE
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DAT deck or MD deck
z You can display the operating status of the
component connected to the S-LINK CTRL A1 jack
(STR-DE915/DE715 (USA, Canada) only)
1 Press SET UP repeatedly to select OTHER SETUP
(STR-DE915 only) or DISPLAY SETUP (STR-DE715
only).
Receiver
DAT deck or MD deck
REC OUT
IN
OUTPUT INPUT
LINE
LINE
L
L
Ç
ç
R
R
DAT/MD
2 Use the digital processing control buttons (
to select CONTROL-A1.
/
)
3 Use the digital processing control buttons (
/
)
Turntable
to select the setting you want by referring to the
following table.
Receiver
Turntable
IN
OUTPUT
LINE
L
To
Select
L
Ç
R
Display “PLAY,” “STOP,” “PAUSE,” AUTO
or “REC” for about 8 seconds when
the operation switches
R
PHONO
If your turntable has an earth lead
To prevent hum, connect the earth lead to the y SIGNAL
GND terminal on the receiver.
Display “PLAY,” “STOP,” “PAUSE,” FIX
“REC,” or the contents of a disc or
track memo of a CD or MD whenever
you press the DISPLAY button
Turn off the operation status display
OFF
CONTROL A1 Hookups (STR-DE915/DE715
(USA, Canada) only)
Notes
•
This setting is effective only when the receiver is set to
TAPE, DAT/ MD, VIDEO 2, or CD (see page 12). For
VIDEO 2, the CD changer command mode must be
“CD 2” and the CD changer must be connected to the
VIDEO 2 jacks on the receiver. For CD, the CD
changer command mode must be “CD 1” and the CD
changer must be connected to the CD jacks on the
receiver.
• If you have a CONTROL A1 compatible Sony CD player,
tape deck, or MD deck
Use a CONTROL A1 cord (not supplied) to connect the
S-LINK CTRL A1 jack on the CD player, tape deck, or MD
deck to the S-LINK CTRL A1 jack on the receiver. Refer
the separate manual “CONTROL-A1 Control System” and
the Operating Instructions supplied with your CD player,
tape deck, or MD deck for details.
•
•
If the disc or track memo contains a character that the
receiver cannot display, “.” appears for that character.
When the Mega Control function of the CD player is
active, the operating status of the main player is
displayed.
• If you have a Sony CD changer with a COMMAND
MODE selector
If the CD changer’s COMMAND MODE selector can be
switched between CD 1, CD 2, and CD 3, be sure to set the
command mode to “CD 1” and connect the changer to the
CD jacks on the receiver.
However, if you have a Sony CD changer with VIDEO
OUT jacks, set the command mode to “CD 2” and connect
the changer to the VIDEO 2 jacks on the receiver.
Speaker System Hookups
Overview
This section describes how to connect your speakers to
the receiver. Although front (left and right) speakers
are required, center and rear speakers are optional.
Adding center and rear speakers will enhance the
surround effects. Connecting an active woofer will
increase bass response.
SURROUND
SURROUND
WOOFER SPEAKERS REAR SPEAKERS CENTER
S-LINK TV/DBS LD/DVD VIDEO
2
S
VIDEO
S-LINK
1
MONITOR
SURROUND SPEAKERS
CTRL A1
CTRL
S
CTRL
OUT
CTRL
OUT
S
CTRL
S
STATUS IN
IN
IMPEDANCE
SELECTOR
VIDEO
IN
VIDEO
IN
VIDEO
OUT
VIDEO
IN
VIDEO
OUT
VIDEO
IN
VIDEO
OUT
WIRELESS
REAR
SPEAKER
WOOFER
FRONT
AUDIO
OUT
4
Ω
8
Ω
AUDIO
IN
AUDIO
IN
AUDIO
OUT
AUDIO
IN
AUDIO
OUT
AUDIO
IN
SIGNAL
GND
L
y
R
AC OUTLET
IN
IN
REC OUT
IN
REC OUT
IN
AM
L
FM
75Ω
y
R
COAXIAL
ANTENNA
PHONO CD
DAT
/
MD
TAPE
FRONT SPEAKERS
FRONT SPEAKERS A
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What cords will I need?
Rear and center speakers
■ STR-DE915
•
Speaker cord (not supplied) (1 for each speaker)
(+)
(–)
(+)
(–)
Rear speaker
(R)
Rear speaker
Center speaker (L)
Receiver
SURROUND SPEAKERS
REAR
CENTER
R
L
+
–
+
} ]
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 –. If the cords
are reversed, the sound will be distorted and will lack
bass.
} ]
} ]
–
IMPEDANCE USE 8–16
Ω
■ STR-DE715/DE615/D660Z/D560Z
Rear speaker
Rear speaker
•
Monaural audio cord (not supplied) (1 for an active
woofer)
(R)
Receiver
SURROUND SPEAKERS
Center speaker
(L)
REAR
CENTER
R
L
+
–
+
–
Black
Black
} ]
} ]
} ]
R
L
IMPEDANCE USE 8–16 Ω
Hookups
Front speakers
■ STR-DE915
Active woofer
Front speaker
(L)
Front speaker
(R)
Receiver
Active w oofer
Receiver
INPUT
WOOFER
AUDIO
OUT
+
+
–
–
+
+
A
R
B
A
L
ç
–
–
} ]
} ]
B
IMPEDANCE USE 4–16
Ω
FRONT SPEAKERS
Wireless rear speaker (STR-DE915/DE715/DE615 only)
When using an optional Sony wireless rear speaker system,
connect the transmitter to the WIRELESS REAR SPEAKER
jack.
To connect the speaker cords
Note
]
}
}
Do not connect any other component to the WIRELESS
REAR SPEAKER jack.
√
z If you have an additional front speaker system
Connect them to the FRONT SPEAKERS B terminals.
]
Note
■ STR-DE715/DE615/D660Z/D560Z
If you use front speakers with low maximum power input,
adjust the volume carefully to avoid excessive output on the
speakers.
Front speaker
Front speaker
(L)
(R)
Receiver
FRONT SPEAKERS
+
R
–
–
L
+
A
B
A
B
} ]
} ]
+
R
–
–
L
+
IMPEDANCE USE 4–16 Ω
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Note
Speaker placement for STR-DE915
If you place the rear speakers behind you, be sure to
check the speaker location setting in the SPEAKER
SETUP menu when using VIRTUAL MULTI REAR
and VIRTUAL REAR SHIFT sound fields (see pages 19
and 24 for details).
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).
The center speaker, however, may be moved closer,
but not beyond the straight line connecting the two
front speakers (B). The rear speakers may also be
closer to listening position than the front speakers (C),
to suit the configuration of your room. If the surround
effect is still inadequate, adjust the CENTER DELAY
and REAR DELAY parameters (see page 19).
Speaker placement for STR-DE715/DE615/
D660Z/D560Z
For optimum surround sound effect, place your
speakers as shown below.
Rear speaker
60 - 90 cm
Front speaker
45°
B
A
A
45°
C
C
Selecting the impedance
90°
Set the IMPEDANCE SELECTOR for the front speakers
as indicated in the table below. Check the instruction
manual of your speakers if you’re not sure of the
impedance. (This information is usually printed on a
label on the back of the speaker.)
20°
Notes
•
Do not place the center or rear speakers farther away from
the listening position than the front speakers.
When mounting the rear speakers on side walls
perpendicular to the listening position they should be
placed 60 - 90 cm above the listening position (as shown
below in “Speaker placement for STR-DE715/ DE615/
D660Z/ D560Z”).
If nominal impedance of
your speaker is
Set IMPEDANCE SELECTOR to
•
4 Ω
Between 4 and 8 ohms
8 ohms or higher
8 Ω
Selecting the speaker system
Depending on the shape of your room (etc.), you may
wish to place the rear speakers behind you instead of
on the side walls. One advantage of this placement is
that you can use a pair of large floor standing speakers
matching your front speakers.
If you connect only one set of front speakers, set the
SPEAKERS selector on the front panel to A. If you
connect two sets of front speakers, see the following:
To drive
Set SPEAKERS selector to
Speaker system A (connected
to the FRONT SPEAKERS A
terminals)
A
B
A
A
B
Speaker system B (connected
to the FRONT SPEAKERS B
terminals)
45°
C
C
Both speaker systems A and B
(parallel connection)
*
A+B
90°
*
Do not use A+B with SOUND FIELD set to ON.
20°
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TV monitor
If you use a TV monitor, do not connect anything to the TV/
TV/VCR Hookups
DBS VIDEO IN jack.
Receiver
TV monitor
Overview
MONITOR
INPUT
VIDEO
VIDEO
OUT
This section describes how to connect video
components to the receiver.
ç
Note for STR-DE915
For digital connections, see “Digital Component Hookups
VCR (via the VIDEO 1/2 jacks)
If you have two VCRs, connect the second one to the VIDEO
(STR-DE915 only)” on page 10.
2 jacks.
LD/DVD (STR-DE915 only)
Receiver
VCR
VIDEO 1
OUTPUT INPUT
VIDEO 1
VIDEO
OUT
VIDEO
IN
VIDEO
VIDEO
S-LINK TV/DBS LD/DVD VIDEO
2
S
VIDEO
S-LINK
1
MONITOR
SURROUND SPEAKERS
CTRL A1
CTRL
S
CTRL
OUT
CTRL
OUT
S
CTRL
S
STATUS IN
IN
AUDIO
OUT
AUDIO
IN
IMPEDANCE
SELECTOR
VIDEO
IN
VIDEO
IN
VIDEO
OUT
VIDEO
IN
VIDEO
OUT
VIDEO
IN
VIDEO
OUT
WIRELESS
REAR
SPEAKER
AUDIO
AUDIO
WOOFER
AUDIO
OUT
FRONT
Ç
ç
4
Ω
8
Ω
L
L
AUDIO
IN
AUDIO
IN
AUDIO
OUT
AUDIO
IN
AUDIO
OUT
AUDIO
IN
SIGNAL
GND
L
y
R
AC OUTLET
IN
IN
REC OUT
IN
REC OUT
IN
R
R
AM
L
FM
75Ω
y
R
COAXIAL
ANTENNA
PHONO CD
DAT
/
MD
TAPE
FRONT SPEAKERS
Video camera recorder or video game (STR-DE915 only)
Use the VIDEO 3 INPUT jacks on the front panel.
TV/DBS* VIDEO 2 MONITOR
* TV/ DBS: USA, Canadian, and Australian models
TV: other models
Video camera recorder or
video game
OUTPUT
What cables will I need?
VIDEO
Receiver
•
Audio/ video cable (supplied with STR-DE715 (USA,
VIDEO
3
INPUT
Canada) only) (1 for each TV or LD player; 2 for each VCR)
VIDEO
L
AUDIO
R
AUDIO
Ç
L
Yellow
Yellow
White (L)
Red (R)
White (L)
Red (R)
R
LD or DVD player (STR-DE915 only)
If you have an additional LD or DVD player, connect it to
the VIDEO 2 jacks.
•
Video cable (not supplied) (1 for a TV monitor)
Yellow Yellow
Receiver
LD or DVD player
LD/DVD
VIDEO
IN
OUTPUT
VIDEO
Hookups
The arrow ç indicates signal flow.
AUDIO
IN
AUDIO
Ç
L
L
TV or Digital Broadcasting System (DBS) tuner
DBS tuners can be used with the USA, Canadian, and
Australian models.
R
R
Receiver
TV or DBS tuner
LD player (via the VIDEO 2 jacks) (STR-DE715/DE615/
D660Z/D560Z only)
TV/DBS
VIDEO
IN
OUTPUT
VIDEO
Receiver
VIDEO 2
LD player
AUDIO
IN
AUDIO
OUTPUT
Ç
L
L
VIDEO
OUT
VIDEO
IN
VIDEO
R
R
AUDIO
OUT
AUDIO
IN
AUDIO
L
Ç
L
R
R
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z You can play decoded Dolby Digital AC-3
soundtracks through the speakers connected to the
receiver (STR-DE715/DE615/D660Z/D560Z only)
If you have a Dolby Digital (AC-3) decoder, you can use
the receiver to amplify a decoded Dolby Digital AC-3
soundtrack with the following connections. Refer to the
instruction manual supplied with your Dolby Digital
(AC-3) decoder.
What cords will I need?
•
Optical digital connecting cord (not supplied) (1 for a
DVD, LD or CD player; 2 for a DAT or MD deck)
•
Coaxial digital connecting cord (not supplied) (1 for a
DVD or LD player)
Dolby Digital (AC-3)
decoder etc.
DVD player or
LD player etc.
Receiver
ç
PRE OUT
FRONT
REAR
OUTPUT
VIDEO
REAR FRONT
L
IN
VIDEO
Hookups
The arrow ç indicates signal flow.
CENTER
WOOFER
ç
Ç
R
AUDIO
ç
ç
L
LD or DVD player
CENTER WOOFER
5.1 INPUT
R
Receiver
LD or DVD player
LD / DVD IN
DIGITAL
AC-3
RF
If you have a CONTROL S compatible Sony TV, DBS tuner,
monitor, VCR or LD player (STR-DE915/DE715 (USA,
Canada) only)
Use a CONTROL S cord (supplied) to connect the CTRL S
(STATUS) IN (for TV, DBS tuner, or monitor) or OUT (for
VCR or LD player (STR-DE715 (USA, Canada) only)) jack on
the receiver to the appropriate S-LINK jack on the respective
component. Refer to the Operating Instructions supplied
with your TV, DBS tuner, monitor, VCR, or LD player for
details.
LD / DVD IN
OUT
Ç
OPTICAL
CD IN
OPTICAL
DAT / MD IN
OPTICAL
DAT / MD OUT
OPTICAL
DIGITAL
If your LD or DVD player has an optical output jack, connect
it to the LD/ DVD IN OPTICAL jack. If your LD player has
an RF output jack, connect it to the LD/ DVD IN AC-3 RF
jack of the receiver as shown below.
Digital Component Hookups
(STR-DE915 only)
Receiver
LD player
LD / DVD IN
AC-3
RF
Ç
AC-3
RF
LD / DVD IN
OUT
OPTICAL
CD IN
OPTICAL
DAT / MD IN
OPTICAL
DAT / MD OUT
OPTICAL
Overview
This section describes how to connect a LD/ DVD
player, DAT/ MD decks, and CD player equipped with
digital jack(s) to the STR-DE915. If you use a digital
component, select the appropriate input mode for the
component (see page 12).
DIGITAL
CD player
LD/DVD IN AC-3 RF/OPTICAL
Receiver
CD player
LD / DVD IN
DIGITAL
LD
AC-3
/
DVD IN
AC-3
RF
S-LINK TV/DBS LD/DVD VIDEO
2
S
VIDEO
S-LINK
1
MONITOR
SURROUND SPEAKERS
REAR
CENTER
RF
LD
OPTICAL
CD IN
OPTICAL
DAT
OPTICAL
DAT
OPTICAL
CTRL A1
CTRL
S
CTRL
OUT
CTRL
OUT
S
CTRL
IN
S
R
L
STATUS IN
/
DVD IN
+
–
+
–
IMPEDANCE
SELECTOR
VIDEO
IN
VIDEO
IN
VIDEO
OUT
VIDEO
IN
VIDEO
OUT
VIDEO
IN
VIDEO
OUT
WIRELESS
REAR
SPEAKER
LD / DVD IN
OPTICAL
OUT
WOOFER
AUDIO
OUT
FRONT
/
/
MD IN
4
Ω
8
Ω
AUDIO
IN
AUDIO
IN
AUDIO
OUT
AUDIO
IN
AUDIO
OUT
AUDIO
IN
SIGNAL
GND
MD OUT
L
IMPEDANCE USE 8–16
Ω
CD IN
+
A
–
–
+
+
y
DIGITAL
R
AC OUTLET
SWITCHED 120W 1A MAX
A
L
Ç
/
OPTICAL
IN
IN
REC OUT
IN
REC OUT
IN
AM
R
L
+
–
–
DAT / MD IN
OPTICAL
B
B
FM
y
75Ω
R
COAXIAL
ANTENNA
PHONO CD
DAT
/
MD
TAPE
IMPEDANCE USE 4–16
Ω
AC 120V 60Hz
FRONT SPEAKERS
DAT / MD OUT
OPTICAL
DAT/MD IN/OUT
OPTICAL
CD IN OPTICAL
DIGITAL
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DAT or MD deck
AC OUTLET
Receiver
LD / DVD IN
DAT or MD deck
S-LINK TV/DBS LD/DVD VIDEO
2
S
VIDEO
S-LINK
1
MONITOR
SURROUND SPEAKERS
CTRL A1
CTRL
S
CTRL
OUT
CTRL
OUT
S
CTRL
IN
S
STATUS IN
DIGITAL
IMPEDANCE
SELECTOR
VIDEO
IN
VIDEO
IN
VIDEO
OUT
VIDEO
IN
VIDEO
OUT
VIDEO
IN
VIDEO
OUT
WIRELESS
REAR
AC-3
SPEAKER
WOOFER
AUDIO
OUT
FRONT
RF
LD / DVD IN
OPTICAL
CD IN
OPTICAL
DAT / MD IN
OPTICAL
DAT / MD OUT
OPTICAL
4
Ω
8
Ω
AUDIO
IN
AUDIO
IN
AUDIO
OUT
AUDIO
IN
AUDIO
OUT
AUDIO
IN
SIGNAL
GND
L
OUT
IN
y
R
AC OUTLET
IN
IN
REC OUT
IN
REC OUT
IN
AM
L
FM
75Ω
y
R
COAXIAL
ANTENNA
PHONO CD
DAT
/
MD
TAPE
FRONT SPEAKERS
Ç
ç
b
to a w all
outlet
DIGITAL
Caution
Make sure that the total power consumption of the
Warning regarding the playback of DAT/MD sources
When playing DAT/ MD sources through the receiver,
do not play a DAT/ MD that contains digital recordings
made from a DVD player whose digital output was set
to “DOLBY DIGITAL.” High volume will be output
which may damage the receiver and your speakers.
component(s) connected to 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.
Notes
•
You cannot connect a LD or DVD player through digital
connection when the LD/ DVD IN OPTICAL jack is
already used. In this case, connect the LD or DVD player
to the LD/ DVD jacks.
Before You Use Your Receiver
Before you start using your receiver, make sure that
you have:
•
•
This receiver is compatible only with digital components
using 32, 44.1, or 48-kHz sampling frequencies and not
compatible with 96 kHz.
• Turned MASTER VOLUME to the leftmost position
(0).
• Selected the appropriate speaker system. (For
details, see “Selecting the speaker system” on
page 8.)
Be sure to connect digital components (CD player, DAT/
MD deck, etc.) to the analog jacks as well as the digital
jacks in order to do analog recording.
• Set BALANCE to the center position.
Turn on the receiver and check the following indicator.
• Press MUTING on the remote if “MUTING” appears
in the display.
AC Hookups
Setting the voltage selector (only on the
models supplied with the voltage selector)
Clearing the receiver’s memory
Before you use your receiver for the first time or
when you want to clear the receiver’s memory, do
the procedure below.
Check that the voltage selector on the rear panel of the
receiver is set to the local power supply voltage. If
not, set the selector to the correct position using a
screwdriver before connecting the AC power cord to a
wall outlet.
POWER
AUDIO FUNCTION
VOLTAGE SELECT
MASTER VOLUME
5
220V
P
4
6
TONE
SUR
INDEX
VIDEO
1
VIDEO
2
VIDEO
3
LD
/
DVD
TV/DBS
TAPE
DAT
/
MD
CD
TUNER
PHONO
3
7
DPC
240V
120V
MODE
2
8
DIRECT PASS
DISCRETE
1
9
SPEAKERS
A
g
OFF
A+B
B
•
BALANCE
0
10
BASS
BOOST
DIRECT
PASS
SOUND FIELD
ON OFF
SET UP
/
PRESET
TUNING
1
6
2
7
3
8
4
9
5
0
DIRECT
SHIFT
TUNING
–
+
/
–
+
GENRE
MODE
VIDEO FUNCTION
AUDIO FUNCTION
INPUT
MODE
L
R
PHONES
FM MODE FM
AM DISPLAY MEMORY
VIDEO
3
INPUT
VIDEO
L
AUDIO
R
Connecting the AC power cord
VIDEO FUNCTION
MODE
Connect the AC power cord from this receiver and
from your audio/ video components to a wall outlet.
If you connect other audio components to AC OUTLET
on the receiver, the receiver can supply power to the
connected component(s) so you can turn on/ off whole
system when you turn on/ off the receiver. Note that
only one switched AC outlet is supplied with the
Australian STR-DE915/ DE715.
1
2
Turn off the receiver.
Press down VIDEO FUNCTION , AUDIO
FUNCTION , MODE, and POWER
simultaneously.
The contents of the memory (preset station
and other parameter settings) are erased.
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To watch or
listen to
Press
(repeatedly)
To light up
Selecting a Component
Compact Discs (CD)
Radio programs
Records
CD
AUDIO
FUNCTION
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.
AUDIO
FUNCTION
TUNER
PHONO
AUDIO
FUNCTION
• Turned MASTER VOLUME to the leftmost position
(0) to avoid damaging your speakers.
* DBS tuners can be used with the USA, Canadian, and
Australian models.
Digital processing control buttons
3
4
Turn on the component, for example, a CD player,
and then start playing.
To tune in radio stations on this receiver, see
“Receiving Broadcasts” on page 15.
POWER
DIRECT PASS SET UP MASTER VOLUME
MASTER VOLUME
5
POW
4
6
TONE
SUR
INDEX
VIDEO
1
VIDEO
2
VIDEO
3
LD
/
DVD
TV/DBS
TAPE
DAT
/
MD
CD
TUNER
PHONO
3
7
DPC
MODE
2
8
DIRECT PASS
DISCRETE
1
9
SPEAKERS
A
Turn MASTER VOLUME to adjust the volume.
To adjust the volume of the TV’s speakers, use the
volume control on the TV.
g
OFF
A+B
B
•
BALANCE
0
10
BASS
BOOST
DIRECT
PASS
SOUND FIELD
ON OFF
SET UP
/
PRESET
TUNING
1
6
2
7
3
8
4
9
5
0
DIRECT
SHIFT
TUNING
–
+
/
–
+
GENRE
MODE
VIDEO FUNCTION
AUDIO FUNCTION
INPUT
MODE
L
R
PHONES
FM MODE FM
AM DISPLAY MEMORY
VIDEO
3
INPUT
VIDEO
L
AUDIO
R
VIDEO/AUDIO
FUNCTION
PHONES
SPEAKERS
INPUT
MODE
BASS BALANCE
BOOST
z To listen to digital program sources (STR-DE915
only)
Do the procedure below.
1
2
Press POWER to turn on the receiver.
Select the component you want to use:
1 Do Steps 1 and 2 above to select the component.
2 Press INPUT MODE repeatedly to select input mode
for the component.
When you select The receiver selects
Press
(repeatedly)
To watch or
listen to
To light up
AUTO INPUT
the component connected to the
following jack(s) (listed in order
of priority):
VIDEO
FUNCTION
Video tapes
VIDEO 1 or VIDEO 2
VIDEO 3
1 the LD/ DVD IN AC-3 RF jack*
VIDEO
FUNCTION
Video camera
recorder or video
game (STR-DE915
only)
2 the OPTICAL jack
3 the analog jacks
DIGITAL (AC-3 RF) the component connected to the
(appears only when LD/ DVD IN AC-3 RF jack
you selected LD/
VIDEO
FUNCTION
Laser discs
LD/ DVD (STR-
DE915 only) or
VIDEO 2 (STR-
DE715/ DE615/
D660Z/ D560Z only)
DVD in Step 1)
the component connected to the
DIGITAL(OPTICAL)
OPTICAL jack
LD/ DVD
the component connected to the
ANALOG INPUT
VIDEO
FUNCTION
DVD (STR-DE915
only)
analog jacks
TV programs
TV/ DBS* (STR-
DE915 (USA, Canada,
and Australia)/
VIDEO
FUNCTION
* Only when you selected LD/ DVD in Step 1
To play the decoded Dolby Digital AC-3 program
source connected to the 5.1 INPUT jacks (STR-
DE715/DE615/D660Z/D560Z only)
Press 5.1/ DVD INPUT so that the 5.1 INPUT
indicator lights up.
DE715/ DE615/
D660Z/ D560Z only)
or TV (STR-DE915
(for all other
countries) only)
AUDIO
Audio tapes
TAPE
FUNCTION
Digital Audio Tapes AUDIO
DAT/ MD
FUNCTION
(DAT) or MiniDiscs
(MD)
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z When you watch TV or video programs
To
Do this
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.
Mute the sound Z
Press MUTING on the remote. Press
again to restore the sound.
Reinforce the bass
Press BASS BOOST to turn on the
BASS BOOST indicator
Turn off the speakers on your TV before you start so
you can enjoy the surround sound from your receiver.
Adjust the balance of Turn BALANCE left or right
front speakers
z When you listen with headphones
Connect the headphones to the PHONES jack and set
SPEAKERS to OFF.
Using the remote Z
The remote lets you operate the receiver and the Sony
components that are connected to it.
z When you want to enjoy high quality sound
Press DIRECT PASS to bypass the tone controls, bass
reinforcement, and surrround effects.
SYSTEM OFF
VISUAL
LEARN POWER
SLEEP
SYSTEM OFF
SYSTEM CONTROL
VIDEO VIDEO
/
FUNCTION
LD
VIDEO
1
2
3
TV
(AUTO CATEGORIZE SYSTEM)
SYSTEM
CONTROL/
FUNCTION
TAPE
DAT/MD
CD
TUNER
PHONO
The DIRECT PASS indicator lights up.
TV
CONTROL
ON
5.1
INPUT
1
4
7
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
TV CONTROL
ON
TV/VIDEO
D.TUNING
DISC
+
z To select another component when a decoded Dolby
Digital AC-3 program source is selected (STR-DE715/
DE615/D660Z/D560Z only)
BACK
GROUND SHIFT
>10
CH/
ENTER PRESET
5.1 INPUT
–
RMS/START
ANT
–
SUB CH
+
)
RMS
POSITION SWAP TV/VTR
D. SKIP
0
=
+
DIRECTION
CLEAR
P
IN
P
JUMP
9
(
p
P
r
SOUND FIELD
ON/OFF GENRE MODE
TEST
TONE
Press VIDEO/ AUDIO FUNCTION to turn off the 5.1
EQ/
TONE
BAND SLOPE
DIRECT
—
+
LEVEL
—
+
INPUT indicator.
REAR CENTER
DIGTAL
PROCESSING
CONTROL
–
–
MASTER
VOL
BASS
BOOST
DPC
MODE
MUTING
Note
PROGRAMMABLE
BASS BOOST, DIRECT PASS, and SOUND FIELD ON/
OFF buttons do not operate when the 5.1 INPUT
indicator is on.
1
Press one of the SYSTEM CONTROL/
FUNCTION buttons to select the component you
want to use.
z You can adjust the brightness of the display
1 Press SET UP repeatedly to select OTHER SETUP
(STR-DE915 only), DISPLAY SETUP (STR-DE715/
D660Z only), or DISPL SETUP (STR-DE615/ D560Z
only).
The receiver and the selected component turn on.
The SYSTEM CONTROL/ FUNCTION buttons on
the remote are factory-set as follows:
To play
Press
2 Use the digital processing control buttons (
to select DIMMER.
/
)
)
Video tapes
VIDEO 1 (VTR*),
VIDEO 2 (VTR 1*) or
VIDEO 3 (VTR 2*)
3 Use the digital processing control buttons (
to adjust the brightness.
/
Laser discs or DVD LD
TV programs
Audio tapes
TV
Watching TV/video programs
TAPE
To watch
Do this
Digital Audio Tapes DAT/ MD
(DAT) or MiniDiscs
(MD)
TV programs
Turn on both the TV and the receiver
and press VIDEO FUNCTION
repeatedly until the TV/ DBS (or TV)
indicator lights up
Compact Discs (CD) CD
Radio programs
Records
TUNER
PHONO
Videos, laser discs or 1 Press VIDEO FUNCTION
DVD repeatedly to select the component
(for example, VIDEO 1).
2 Turn on the TV and set the TV’s
video input to match your video
component.
* Sony VCRs are operated with a VTR 1, 2, or 3 setting
that corresponds to Beta, 8mm, and VHS,
respectively.
3 Turn on the component (VCR, LD/
DVD player), and start playback.
(Continued)
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Note
Making components selectable/
unselectable
You can do these settings so that certain components
become unselectable even if you press AUDIO/ VIDEO
FUNCTION.
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.
1
Press SET UP repeatedly to select FUNCTION
HOOKUP (STR-DE915/ DE715/ D660Z only) or
FUNC HOOK UP (STR-DE615/ D560Z only).
For example, to watch Sony LD player connected to the
VIDEO 2 jacks (as shown on page 9):
Press VIDEO 2 to switch the function, then press LD to
set the remote control to operate the LD player.
2
3
Use the digital processing control buttons (
) to select a component.
/
To play the decoded Dolby Digital AC-3 program
source connected to the 5.1 INPUT jacks (STR-
DE715/DE615/D660Z/D560Z only)
Press 5.1 INPUT so that the 5.1 INPUT indicator on
the main unit lights up.
Use the digital processing control buttons (
/
) to select YES (selectable) or NO (unselectable)
(STR-DE915/ DE715/ D660Z only) or –Y–
(selectable) or –N– (unselectable) (STR-DE615/
D560Z only).
If you want to change the factory setting of a
button
See page 29.
Notes
•
When the receiver accepts the signal from the S-LINK
CTRL A1 jack or CTRL S (STATUS) IN or OUT jack to
select that component which is set to NO on the receiver,
the setting changes to CONNECT or YES automatically
and the component is selected (STR-DE915/ DE715 (USA,
Canada) only).
If the component does not turn on
Press the power switch on the component.
2
Start playing.
See “Remote Button Descriptions” on page 37 for
details.
•
If you try to select the component which is set to NO or
–N– using the remote, “NO CONNECTION” (STR-
DE915/ DE715/ D660Z only) or “CANNOT USE” (STR-
DE615/ D560Z only) appears in the display.
To turn off the components
Press SYSTEM OFF. This will also turn off the video/
audio component(s) connected to AC OUTLET on the
back of this unit at the same time.
z If you use a Sony TV
When you press TV to watch a TV program, the TV
turns on and switches to the TV input. The TV also
turns on automatically and switches to the appropriate
video input when you press VIDEO 1 or VIDEO 2. If the
TV does not switch to the appropriate input
automatically, press TV/ VIDEO on the remote.
z Watching TV without the receiver (for Sony TVs only)
Press TV CONTROL ON to set the remote to operate TV
functions only. When you press this button, the TV
turns on and switches to the TV input. If the TV does
not automatically switch to the TV input, press TV/
VIDEO.
z To select another component when a decoded Dolby
Digital AC-3 program source is selected (STR-DE715/
DE615/D660Z/D560Z only)
Press any SYSTEM CONTROL/ FUNCTION button to
turn off the 5.1 INPUT indicator on the main unit.
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z If an FM stereo program is distorted
The STEREO indicator flashes. Press FM MODE to
change to monaural (MONO). You will not have the
stereo effect but the distortion will be reduced. To
return to the auto stereo mode, press this button again.
Receiving Broadcasts
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.
z If you cannot tune in a station and the entered
numbers are flashing
Make sure you’ve entered the right frequency. If not,
press DIRECT and reenter the frequency you want.
If the entered numbers still flash, the frequency is not
used in your area.
Before you begin, make sure you have:
• Connected an FM/ AM antenna to the receiver as
indicated on page 5.
• Selected the appropriate speaker system. (For details,
see “Selecting the speaker system” on page 8.)
z To watch FM simulcast TV programs
Make sure that you tune in the simulcast program on
both the TV (or VCR) and the receiver.
Numeric buttons
POWER TUNING
+
/
–
AUDIO FUNCTION
z If you enter a frequency not covered by the tuning
interval
MASTER VOLUME
5
The entered value is automatically rounded up or down
POW
4
6
TONE
SUR
INDEX
VIDEO
1
VIDEO
2
VIDEO
3
LD
/
DVD
TV/DBS
TAPE
DAT
/
MD
CD
TUNER
PHONO
3
7
to the closest covered value.
DPC
MODE
2
8
DIRECT PASS
DISCRETE
1
9
SPEAKERS
A
g
OFF
A+B
B
•
BALANCE
0
10
BASS
BOOST
DIRECT
PASS
SOUND FIELD
ON OFF
Tuning intervals for direct tuning are:
FM: 50 kHz intervals
SET UP
/
PRESET
TUNING
1
6
2
7
3
8
4
9
5
0
DIRECT
SHIFT
TUNING
–
+
/
–
+
GENRE
MODE
VIDEO FUNCTION
AUDIO FUNCTION
INPUT
MODE
L
R
PHONES
FM MODE FM
AM DISPLAY MEMORY
VIDEO
3
INPUT
VIDEO
L
AUDIO
R
AM: 10 kHz intervals (USA and Canadian model only;
to change to 9 kHz intervals, see page 33.)
9 kHz intervals (Australian model only)
9 kHz intervals (models for all other countries; to
change to 10 kHz intervals, see page 33.)
FM MODE
DISPLAY DIRECT
FM/AM
1
2
Press POWER to turn on the receiver.
Receiving broadcasts by scanning stations
(automatic tuning)
Press AUDIO FUNCTION repeatedly until the
TUNER indicator lights up.
The last received station is tuned in.
If you don’t know the frequency of the radio station
you want, you can have the receiver scan all the
receivable stations to locate the one you want.
3
4
5
Press FM/ AM to select FM or AM stations.
Press DIRECT.
1
Press AUDIO FUNCTION repeatedly until the
TUNER indicator lights up.
The last received station is tuned in.
Press the numeric buttons to enter the frequency.
Example 1: FM 102.50 MHz
2
Press DISPLAY so that the frequency appears in
the display.
1
0
2
5
0
b
b
b
b
Example 2: AM 1350kHz
3
4
Press FM/ AM to select FM or AM.
(You don’t have to enter the last “0.”)
1
3
5
b
b
Press TUNING + or –.
Press the + button for a higher station number;
press the – button for a lower one. When you tune
past either end of the band, the receiver
automatically jumps to the opposite end and
continues scanning in the same direction. Every
time a station is received, the receiver stops
scanning. To continue scanning, press the button
again.
6
When you tune in AM stations, adjust the
direction of the AM loop antenna for optimum
reception.
To receive other stations
Repeat Steps 3 to 5.
z If the STEREO indicator remains off
Press FM MODE even when an FM stereo broadcast is
received.
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Tuning preset stations (preset tuning)
Presetting Radio Stations
You can tune directly to a preset station by entering its
preset number. If you don’t know which stations are
preset on which numbers, you can tune by scanning
the preset 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. You can store the
stations on preset numbers combining 3 characters (A,
B and C) and numbers (0-9). For example, you can
store a station as preset number A1, B6, or C9.
1
Press AUDIO FUNCTION repeatedly until the
TUNER indicator lights up.
The last received station is tuned in.
2
Press SHIFT to select a memory page (A, B or C),
then press the number.
Numeric buttons
PRESET TUNING
+
/
–
For example, select A and then press 7 to tune in
the station preset as A7.
MASTER VOLUME
5
POWER
4
6
TONE
SUR
INDEX
VIDEO
1
VIDEO
2
VIDEO
3
LD
/
DVD
TV/DBS
TAPE
DAT
/
MD
CD
TUNER
PHONO
3
7
DPC
MODE
2
8
z You can tune by scanning the preset stations
Press AUDIO FUNCTION repeatedly until the TUNER
indicator lights up, and then press DISPLAY so that the
frequency display appears. Then press PRESET
TUNING + or – to select the station you want. Each
time you press the buttons, the preset numbers change
as follows:
DIRECT PASS
DISCRETE
1
9
SPEAKERS
A
g
OFF
A+B
B
•
BALANCE
0
10
BASS
BOOST
DIRECT
PASS
SOUND FIELD
ON OFF
SET UP
/
PRESET
TUNING
1
6
2
7
3
8
4
9
5
0
DIRECT
SHIFT
TUNING
–
+
/
–
+
GENRE
MODE
VIDEO FUNCTION
AUDIO FUNCTION
INPUT
MODE
L
R
PHONES
FM MODE FM
AM DISPLAY MEMORY
VIDEO
3
INPUT
VIDEO
L
AUDIO
R
MEMORY SHIFT AUDIO FUNCTION
nA1˜A2˜...˜A0˜B1˜B2˜...˜B0N
1
2
3
4
5
6
Press AUDIO FUNCTION repeatedly until the
TUNER indicator lights up.
The last received station is tuned in.
nC0˜...C2˜C1N
Tune in the station you want.
If you are not familiar with how to tune in a
station, see “Receiving Broadcasts” on page 15.
Indexing Preset Stations and
Program Sources
Press MEMORY.
“MEMORY” appears for a few seconds.
Do Steps 4 and 5 before “MEMORY” goes out.
You can enter a name of up to 8 characters for preset
stations (station index) and program sources. These
index names (for example, “VHS”) appear in the
receiver’s display when a station or program source is
selected.
Press SHIFT to select a memory page (A, B or C).
Each time you press SHIFT, the letter “A,” “B” or
“C” appear in the display.
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; 2 VCRs, for example, 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 DAT/ MD jacks.
Press the number you want to use (0 to 9).
If “MEMORY” goes out before you specify the
preset number, start again from Step 3.
Repeat Steps 2 to 5 to preset other stations.
To change a preset station
Preset a new station on the number you want to
change.
Digital processing
control buttons
DPC MODE
Note
MASTER VOLUME
5
POWER
4
6
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.
TONE
SUR
INDEX
VIDEO
1
VIDEO
2
VIDEO
3
LD
/
DVD
TV/DBS
TAPE
DAT
/
MD
CD
TUNER
PHONO
3
7
DPC
MODE
2
8
DIRECT PASS
DISCRETE
1
9
SPEAKERS
A
g
OFF
B
•
BALANCE
0
10
BASS
A
+B
BOOST
DIRECT
PASS
SOUND FIELD
ON OFF
SET UP
/
PRESET
TUNING
1
6
2
7
3
8
4
9
5
0
DIRECT
SHIFT
TUNING
–
+
/
–
+
GENRE
MODE
VIDEO FUNCTION
AUDIO FUNCTION
INPUT
MODE
L
R
PHONES
FM MODE FM
AM DISPLAY MEMORY
VIDEO
3
INPUT
VIDEO
L
AUDIO
R
DISPLAY
VIDEO/AUDIO FUNCTION
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1
2
To index a preset station
Press AUDIO FUNCTION repeatedly until the
TUNER indicator lights up.
Recording
The last station you received is tuned in.
This receiver makes it easy to record to and from the
components connected to the receiver. You don’t have
to connect playback and recording components
directly: once you select a program source on the
receiver, you can record and edit as you normally
would using the controls on each component.
To index a program source
Select the program source (component) to be
named, then go to Step 3.
Tune in the preset station you want to create an
index for.
If you are not familiar with how to tune in preset
stations, see “Tuning preset stations (preset
tuning)” on page 16.
Before you begin, make sure you’ve connected all
components properly.
MASTER VOLUME
5
POWER
4
6
TONE
SUR
INDEX
VIDEO
1
VIDEO
2
VIDEO
3
LD
/
DVD
TV/DBS
TAPE
DAT
/
MD
CD
TUNER
PHONO
3
7
DPC
MODE
2
8
3
4
Press DPC MODE repeatedly until the INDEX
indicator lights up.
DIRECT PASS
DISCRETE
1
9
SPEAKERS
A
g
OFF
A+B
B
•
BALANCE
0
10
BASS
BOOST
DIRECT
PASS
SOUND FIELD
ON OFF
SET UP
/
PRESET
TUNING
1
6
2
7
3
8
4
9
5
0
DIRECT
SHIFT
TUNING
–
+
/
–
+
GENRE
MODE
VIDEO FUNCTION
AUDIO FUNCTION
INPUT
MODE
L
R
PHONES
FM MODE FM
AM DISPLAY MEMORY
VIDEO
3
INPUT
VIDEO
L
AUDIO
R
Create an index name by using the digital
processing control buttons as follows:
VIDEO/AUDIO FUNCTION
Press
or
to select a character, and then press
to move the cursor to the next position.
The index name is stored automatically.
Playback component
(program source)
Recording component
(tape deck, DAT deck,
MD deck, VCR)
To insert a space
Press
or
until a blank space appears in the
ç: Audio signal flow
c: Video signal flow
display (the space is between “"” and “A” (STR-
DE915/ DE715/ D660Z) or “]” and “A” (STR-
DE615/ D560Z)).
Recording on an audio tape or MiniDisc
If you’ve made a mistake
You can record on a cassette tape, Digital Audio Tape
or MiniDisc using the receiver. See the instruction
manual of your cassette deck, DAT deck, or MD deck if
you need help.
Press
or
repeatedly until the character you
want to change flashes. Then select the right
character.
To assign index names to other stations
Repeat Steps 2 to 4.
1
2
Select the component to be recorded.
Set the component to be ready for playing.
For example, insert a CD into the CD player.
z You can display either the preset station name
(program source name) or frequency (component
originally meant for the selected jacks)
3
4
Insert a blank tape or an MD into the recording
deck and adjust the recording level, if necessary.
Each time you press DISPLAY, the display switches
between the frequency (or component originally meant
for the selected jacks) and the preset station name
(program source name).
Start recording on the recording deck and then
start playing the component.
z You can create an index name for the component
connected to the 5.1 INPUT jacks (STR-DE715/DE615/
D660Z/D560Z only)
Notes
•
You cannot record analog audio signal from a program
Press 5.1/ DVD INPUT and do the procedure above
source connected to the LD/ DVD IN AC-3 RF/ OPTICAL,
LD/ DVD jack (STR-DE915 only), or 5.1 INPUT jacks (STR-
DE715/ DE615/ D660Z/ D560Z only).
starting from Step 3.
•
Sound adjustments do not affect the signal output from
the DAT/ MD OUT OPTICAL jack (STR-DE915 only),
TAPE REC OUT jacks, and DAT/ MD REC OUT jacks .
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Recording on a video tape
Using the Sleep Timer Z
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.
You can set the receiver to turn off automatically at a
time you specify.
SYSTEM OFF
VISUAL
LEARN POWER
SLEEP
SLEEP
1
2
Select the program source to be recorded.
SYSTEM CONTROL
VIDEO VIDEO
/
FUNCTION
LD
VIDEO
1
2
3
TV
(AUTO CATEGORIZE SYSTEM)
TAPE
DAT/MD
CD
TUNER
PHONO
TV
5.1
INPUT
CONTROL
ON
1
4
7
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
Set the component to be ready for playing.
For example, insert the laser disc you want to
record from into the LD player.
TV/VIDEO
D.TUNING
DISC
+
CH/
BACK
GROUND SHIFT
>10
ENTER PRESET
–
RMS/START
ANT
–
0
SUB CH
+
)
RMS
POSITION SWAP TV/VTR
D. SKIP
=
+
DIRECTION
CLEAR
P
IN
P
JUMP
9
(
p
P
r
SOUND FIELD
TEST
TONE
3
4
Insert a blank video tape into the VCR (VIDEO 1
or VIDEO 2) for recording.
ON/OFF GENRE MODE
EQ/
TONE
BAND SLOPE
DIRECT
—
+
LEVEL
—
+
REAR CENTER
DIGTAL
PROCESSING
CONTROL
–
–
MASTER
VOL
BASS
BOOST
DPC
MODE
Start recording on the recording VCR and then
start playing the video tape or laser disc you want
to record.
MUTING
PROGRAMMABLE
Press SLEEP on the remote while the power is on.
Each time you press SLEEP, the time changes as shown
below.
z You can record sound from a different audio source
onto a video tape while copying from a video tape
or laser disc
n 2:00:00 n 1:30:00n 1:00:00 n 0:30:00 n OFF
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.
The display dims after you specify the time.
Note
To resume audio recording from the original, select the
video source again.
On the STR-DE615 and D560Z, “–” appears instead of “:”.
z You can freely specify the time
Note
Press SLEEP first, then specify the time you want using
You cannot record audio from a program source connected
to the LD/ DVD IN AC-3 RF/ OPTICAL or LD/ DVD jack
(STR-DE915 only) or 5.1 INPUT jacks (STR-DE715/ DE615/
D660Z/ D560Z only).
the digital processing control buttons (
or
). The
sleep time changes in 1 minute intervals. You can
specify up to 5 hours.
z You can check the time remaining before the
receiver turns off
Press SLEEP. The remaining time appears in the
display.
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REAR SP. (rear speaker)
• If you connect large speakers that will effectively
reproduce bass frequencies, select “LARGE.”
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. Then use the test tone
to adjust the speaker volumes to the same level.
• When a Dolby Digital sound source (indicated by the
lighting of the DISCRETE indicator) produces an
inadequate surround effect, or when cracking occurs
in the sound output, select “SMALL” to activate the
Dolby Digital (AC-3) bass redirection circuitry and
output the rear channel bass frequencies from the
subwoofer or other “LARGE” speakers.
Digital processing
control buttons
SET UP
• If you do not connect rear speakers, select “NO.”
MASTER VOLUME
5
POWER
4
6
TONE
SUR
INDEX
VIDEO
1
VIDEO
2
VIDEO
3
LD
/
DVD
TV/DBS
TAPE
DAT
/
MD
CD
TUNER
PHONO
3
7
REAR SP. (rear speaker place)
DPC
MODE
2
8
This parameter lets you specify the location of your
rear speakers for proper implementation of the Digital
Cinema Sound VIRTUAL REAR SHIFT and VIRTUAL
MULTI REAR sound fields. Refer to the illustration
below.
DIRECT PASS
DISCRETE
1
9
SPEAKERS
A
g
OFF
B
•
BALANCE
0
10
BASS
A
+B
BOOST
DIRECT
PASS
SOUND FIELD
ON OFF
SET UP
/
PRESET
TUNING
1
6
2
7
3
8
4
9
5
0
DIRECT
SHIFT
TUNING
–
+
/
–
+
GENRE
MODE
VIDEO FUNCTION
AUDIO FUNCTION
INPUT
MODE
L
R
PHONES
FM MODE FM
AM DISPLAY MEMORY
VIDEO
3
INPUT
VIDEO
L
AUDIO
R
• Set to SIDE if the location of your rear speakers
corresponds to section A.
• Set to BEHIND if the location of your rear speakers
corresponds to section B.
Specifying the speaker type and the
location of the rear speakers
This setting affects only the VIRTUAL REAR SHIFT
and VIRTUAL MULTI REAR sound fields.
Note that this parameter does not appear when the
REAR SP. (rear speaker) parameter is set to “NO.”
1
2
Press SET UP repeatedly to select SPEAKER
SETUP.
Use the digital processing control buttons (
/
) to select the parameter to be set and use the
buttons ( ) to select the setting.
/
FRONT SP. (front speaker)
• If you connect large speakers that will effectively
reproduce bass frequencies, select “LARGE.”
• When a Dolby Digital sound source (indicated by the
lighting of the DISCRETE indicator) produces an
inadequate surround effect, or when cracking occurs
in the sound output, select “SMALL” to activate the
Dolby Digital (AC-3) bass redirection circuitry and
output the front channel bass frequencies from the
subwoofer or other “LARGE” speakers.
90°
A
A
45°
B
B
20°
SUB WOOFER (subwoofer selection)
• If you connect a subwoofer, select “YES” to output
the LFE (low frequency extension) channel from the
subwoofer.
• If you do not connect a subwoofer, select “NO.” This
activates the Dolby Digital (AC-3) bass redirection
circuitry and outputs the LFE signals from other
speakers.
CENTER SP. (center speaker size)
• If you connect large speakers that will effectively
reproduce bass frequencies, select “LARGE.”
• When a Dolby Digital sound source (indicated by the
lighting of the DISCRETE indicator) produces an
inadequate surround effect, or when cracking occurs
in the sound output, select “SMALL” to activate the
Dolby Digital (AC-3) bass redirection circuitry and
output the center channel bass frequencies from the
front speakers, subwoofer or other “LARGE”
speakers.
z If you feel the surround effect is inadequate
Do the procedure below to adjust the delay time for the
center and rear speakers.
1 Press SET UP repeatedly to select OTHER SETUP.
2 Use the digital processing control buttons (
to select CENTER DELAY or REAR DELAY and use
the buttons ( ) to select the delay time.
/
)
• If you do not connect the center speaker, select
“NO.”
/
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To turn off the test tone
Press TEST TONE.
Adjusting the speaker volume Z
Use the remote while seated in your listening position
to adjust the volume of each speaker.
Notes
•
Be sure to select “NORMAL SURROUND” or
“ENHANCED SURROUND” before outputting the test
tone.
Note
•
The test tone is not output when:
— The DIRECT PASS indicator is on.
— ”MUTING” appears in the display.
This receiver incorporates a new test tone with a frequency
centered at 800 Hz for easier speaker volume adjustment.
ANT
–
0
SUB CH
+
)
RMS
POSITION SWAP TV/VTR
D. SKIP
=
+
DIRECTION
CLEAR
P
IN
P
JUMP
GENRE
9
(
p
P
r
SOUND FIELD
TEST
TONE
ON/OFF GENRE MODE
SOUND FIELD
ON/OFF
TEST TONE
MODE
EQ/
TONE
BAND SLOPE
DIRECT
—
+
LEVEL
—
+
REAR CENTER
DIGTAL
Dolby Pro Logic (STR-DE715/
DE615/D660Z/D560Z only)
PROCESSING
CONTROL
–
–
MASTER
VOL
BASS
BOOST
DPC
MODE
DPC MODE
MUTING
PROGRAMMABLE
To obtain the best possible Dolby Pro Logic Surround
sound, first select the center mode according to your
speaker system. Then, adjust the sound parameters of
the PRO LOGIC sound field.
DIGITAL
PROCESSING
CONTROL
1
Press SOUND FIELD ON/ OFF to turn on the
sound field.
Note that you must have at least one additional pair of
speakers and/ or one center speaker to do the following
adjustments.
2
3
Press GENRE repeatedly to select “DOLBY.”
Press MODE to select “NORMAL SURROUND”
or “ENHANCED SURROUND.”
Digital processing
control buttons
SET UP
4
5
Press DPC MODE repeatedly until the SUR
indicator lights up.
MASTER VOLUME
5
POWER
4
6
TONE
SUR
INDEX
VIDEO
1
VIDEO
2
TV
/
DBS
TAPE
DAT
/
MD
CD
TUNER
PHONO
3
7
DPC
MODE
2
8
DIRECT PASS
5.1 INPUT
1
9
SPEAKERS
A
g
OFF
B
•
BALANCE
0
10
BASS
A
+B
BOOST
Press TEST TONE.
You will hear the test tone (see page 22) from each
speaker in sequence.
DIRECT
PASS
SOUND FIELD
ON OFF
SET UP
/
PRESET
TUNING
1
6
2
7
3
8
4
9
5
0
DIRECT
SHIFT
TUNING
–
+
/
–
+
GENRE
MODE
VIDEO FUNCTION
AUDIO FUNCTION
5.1/DVD
INPUT
L
R
PHONES
FM MODE FM
AM DISPLAY MEMORY
BALANCE
6
From your listening position, use the digital
processing control buttons (
/
) to select the
parameter to be set and use the buttons (
/
)
SYSTEM OFF
to select the setting so that the test tone can be
heard at the same level from all speakers.
VISUAL
SLEEP
LEARN POWER
SYSTEM CONTROL
VIDEO VIDEO
(AUTO CATEGORIZE SYSTEM)
/
FUNCTION
VIDEO
1
2
3
LD
TV
TAPE
DAT/MD
CD
TUNER
PHONO
To adjust
Select
And set between
TV
CONTROL
ON
5.1
INPUT
1
4
7
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
TV/VIDEO
rear speaker
balance
REAR L R
L (left) and R (right)
D.TUNING
DISC
+
BACK
GROUND SHIFT
>10
CH/
ENTER PRESET
–
RMS/START
ANT
–
SUB CH
+
)
RMS
POSITION SWAP TV/VTR
D. SKIP
0
=
+
rear speaker
level
REAR
–20.0dB and +10.0dB
(in 0.5 dB steps)
DIRECTION
CLEAR
P
IN
P
JUMP
9
(
p
P
r
SOUND FIELD
ON/OFF GENRE MODE
TEST
TONE
TEST TONE
CENTER
EQ/
TONE
BAND SLOPE
DIRECT
—
+
LEVEL
—
+
center speaker CENTER
level
–20.0dB and +10.0dB
(in 0.5 dB steps)
REAR CENTER
DIGTAL
PROCESSING
REAR
LEVEL
CONTROL
–
–
MASTER
VOL
BASS
BOOST
+
/
–
LEVEL
+
/
–
DPC
MODE
MUTING
subwoofer
level
SUB WOOFER
–20.0dB and +10.0dB
(in 0.5 dB steps)
PROGRAMMABLE
During adjustment of the respective speaker level/
balance, the test tone is output from the speaker(s)
only.
After adjusting the subwoofer level, the test tone
turns off automatically.
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Selecting the center mode
Adjusting the speaker volume Z
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.
The test tone feature lets you set the volume of your
speakers to the same level. (If all of your speakers have
equal performance, you don’t have to adjust the
speaker volume.)
Using the controls on the remote lets you adjust the
volume level from your listening position.
1
Press SET UP on the main unit repeatedly to
select CENTER MODE (STR-DE715/ D660Z) or
CTR MODE (STR-DE615/ D560Z).
1
2
3
Do Steps 1 to 3 on page 22 to select the PRO
LOGIC sound field.
2
Use the digital processing control buttons (
) to select the center mode you want
by referring to the following table.
/
Make sure the center mode setting is correctly
made (see the table on this page).
/
/
If you have
Select
So that
Press TEST TONE on the remote.
You will hear the test tone from each speaker
sequentially.
Front and rear
speakers, no center
speaker
PHANTOM The sound of the
center channel is
output from the
front speakers
4
Adjust the volume levels so that you hear the test
tone from each speaker at the same volume level
when you are in your listening position:
• To adjust the balance of the front right and front
left speakers, use the BALANCE control on the
front of the main unit.
• To adjust the level of center speaker, press
CENTER LEVEL + or – on the remote.
• To adjust the level of rear speakers, press REAR
LEVEL + or – on the remote.
Front and center
speakers, no rear
speaker
3 CH LOGIC The sound of the
(3 Channel
Logic)
rear channel is
output from the
front speakers
Front and rear
speakers, and a small
center speaker
NORMAL
The bass sound of
the center channel
is output from the
front speakers
(because a small
speaker cannot
produce enough
bass)
5
Press TEST TONE on the remote to turn off the
test tone.
Front and rear
speakers, and a
center speaker
equivalent to your
front speakers
WIDE
You can obtain
“complete” Dolby
Pro Logic Surround
sound
z You can adjust all the speakers at one time
Adjust MASTER VOLUME.
z You can increase the output level of the rear
speakers
You can raise the output of the rear speakers by 5 dB.
When turning on the receiver, press POWER and
MODE simultaneously to display “GAIN UP.” To
return the output level to normal, repeat this procedure
to display “GAIN NORMAL” (STR-DE715/ D660Z) or
“GAIN NORM” (STR-DE615/ D560Z).
(Continued)
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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:
Using Pre-programmed Sound
Fields
• In a system with a center speaker (NORMAL/WIDE
/3 CH LOGIC modes)
The test tone is output from the front L (left), center,
You can take advantage of surround sound simply by
selecting one of the pre-programmed sound fields
according to the program you want to play.
front R (right), and rear speakers in succession.
Front (L)
Front (R)
SOUND FIELD ON/OFF
Center
MASTER VOLUME
5
POWER
4
6
TONE
SUR
INDEX
VIDEO
1
VIDEO
2
VIDEO
3
LD
/
DVD
TV/DBS
TAPE
DAT
/
MD
CD
TUNER
PHONO
3
7
DPC
MODE
2
8
DIRECT PASS
DISCRETE
1
9
3 CH LOGIC
Rear (L, R)
SPEAKERS
A
g
OFF
B
•
BALANCE
0
10
BASS
A
+B
BOOST
DIRECT
PASS
SOUND FIELD
ON OFF
SET UP
/
PRESET
TUNING
1
6
2
7
3
8
4
9
5
0
DIRECT
SHIFT
TUNING
–
+
/
–
+
GENRE
MODE
VIDEO FUNCTION
AUDIO FUNCTION
INPUT
MODE
L
R
PHONES
FM MODE FM
AM DISPLAY MEMORY
VIDEO
3
INPUT
VIDEO
L
AUDIO
R
NORMAL/WIDE
GENRE MODE
• In a system without a center speaker (PHANTOM
mode)
The test tone is output from the front and the rear
1
Press SOUND FIELD ON/ OFF to turn on the
sound field.
speakers alternately.
One of the indicators lights up in the display.
Front (L, R)
2
3
Press GENRE to select the type of sound field you
desire.
Press MODE to select the mode you desire from
the respective genre.
PHANTOM
Select the appropriate sound field according to the
chart on page 23 or 25.
Rear (L, R)
To play without surround effects
Select “ACOUSTIC” from MUSIC. The surround
effects are defeated but you can still adjust the tone
parameter (see page 27).
To turn off the sound fields
Press SOUND FIELD ON/ OFF.
z You can find Dolby Surround-encoded software by
looking at the packaging
However, some videos and laser discs may use Dolby
Surround sound even if it’s not indicated on the
package.
Notes
•
Do not select both speakers (A+B) with the SPEAKERS
selector when using sound fields.
•
Sound fields are turned off whenever the program source
connected to the 5.1 INPUT jacks is selected (STR-DE715/
DE615/ D660Z/ D560Z only).
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Sound fields for STR-DE915
GENRE
MODE
To
GENRE
MODE
To
MUSIC
SMALL HALL
LARGE HALL
Reproduce the acoustics of a
rectangular concert hall. Ideal
for soft acoustic sounds.
DOLBY1) NORMAL
SURROUND
Decode programs processed
with Dolby Surround
ENHANCED
SURROUND
Provide a greater sence of
presence from Dolby Digital
sources with monaural rear
channel sound
SMALL OPERA
HOUSE
Reproduce the acoustics of a
opera house
LARGE OPERA
HOUSE
MOVIE
CINEMA STUDIO Reproduce the sound
SMALL JAZZ
CLUB
Reproduce the acoustics of a
jazz club
A
characteristics of the Sony
Pictures Entertainment “Cary
Grant Theater” cinema
production studio
LARGE JAZZ
CLUB
CINEMA STUDIO Reproduce the sound
CHURCH
Reproduce the acoustics of a
church
B
characteristics of the Sony
Pictures Entertainment “Kim
Novak Theater” cinema
production studio
LIVE HOUSE
ACOUSTIC2)
KARAOKE3)
ARENA
Reproduce the acoustics of a
live house
CINEMA STUDIO Reproduce the sound
Reproduce normal 2 channel
stereo. (No surround effects)
C
characteristics of the Sony
Pictures Entertainment
scoring stage
Reduce the vocals of a normal
2 channel music source
SMALL THEATER Add the acoustic reflections of
a theater to decoded Dolby
Reproduce the feeling of
being in a front row of a large
concert arena. Great for rock
music.
SPORTS
MEDIUM
THEATER
Surround signals
LARGE THEATER
STADIUM
GAME
Reproduce the feeling of a
large open-air stadium. Great
for sporting events or electric
sounds.
NIGHT THEATER Watch a movie at low volume
during the night-time
MONO MOVIE
Create a theater-like
environment from movies
with 2 channel monaural
soundtracks
GAME
Obtain maximum audio
impact from video game
software
3D
VIRTUAL
ENHANCED A
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 A on page 24
1) Be sure to adjust the volume level of the center and/ or
rear speakers to get the most out of the Dolby Digital (AC-
3) Surround Sound (page 20).
2) The hookups of the center and/ or rear speakers are
unnecessary.
VIRTUAL
ENHANCED B
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
3) This parameter has no effect on the music source that has
separate vocal channel (e.g., a Video CD containing
karaoke tracks).
(Continued)
VIRTUAL REAR Use 3D sound imaging to shift
SHIFT
the sound of the rear speakers
away from the actual position
as shown in the illustration C
on page 24. The shift position
differs according to the REAR
SP. setting (see page 19).
VIRTUAL MULTI Use 3D sound imaging to
REAR
create an array of virtual rear
speakers from a single pair of
actual rear speakers as shown
in the illustration D on page
24. The position of the virtual
speakers differs according to
the REAR SP. setting (see
page 19).
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A VIRTUAL ENHANCED A
Relationship between a Dolby-surround-sound-
encoded source and sound output from the receiver
Sound output from the receiver for a Dolby-surround-
sound-encoded source will differ according to the
contents of the sound source and the settings on the
receiver, as described below.
L
C
R
• For a sound source consisting of Discrete data
When the DOLBY NORMAL SURROUND or ENHANCED
SURROUND sound field is selected or the DIRECT PASS
indicator is on:
The DISCRETE indicator lights up and the sound is
decoded and output as is for all Dolby Digital sound
channels in the source.
B VIRTUAL ENHANCED B
L
C
R
When a sound field other than ACOUSTIC and KARAOKE* is
selected:
The DISCRETE indicator lights up and all Dolby Digital
sound channels in the source are processed with the sound
field before being output.
When the ACOUSTIC sound field is selected or the sound field
is turned off:
C VIRTUAL REAR SHIFT
The sound source is downmixed to 2 channels (L/ R
stereo) and output. When the ACOUSTIC sound field is
selected, you can adjust the equalizer parameters (see
page 27).
When REAR SP. is set to
SIDE*
When REAR SP. is set to
BEHIND*
L
C
R
L
C
R
• For a sound source with Dolby Pro Logic data
When the DOLBY NORMAL SURROUND or ENHANCED
SURROUND sound field is selected or the DIRECT PASS
indicator is on:
SL
SR
“PRO LOGIC” appears and the Dolby Pro Logic sound is
decoded and output.
SL
SR
When a sound field other than ACOUSTIC is selected:
The sound source is processed with the sound field before
being output. If the sound field genre is MOVIE
(excluding MONO MOVIE sound field) or 3D, “PRO
LOGIC“ appears in the display and Dolby Pro Logic
sound is decoded and output.
D VIRTUAL MULTI REAR
When REAR SP. is set to
SIDE*
When REAR SP. is set to
BEHIND*
L
C
R
L
C
R
When the ACOUSTIC sound field is selected or the sound field
is turned off:
The sound source is downmixed to 2 channels (L/ R
stereo) and output. When the ACOUSTIC sound field is
selected, you can adjust the equalizer parameters (see
page 27).
SL
SR
* The KARAOKE sound field reduces the level of the vocal
component which is located at the center of 2-channel
stereo sound. Since this sound field downmixes a 5-
channel Dolby Digital source to two channels and
processes it in the same way, the DISCRETE indicator
does not light up in KARAOKE mode.
SL
SR
L: front speakers (left)
R: front speakers (right)
C: center speaker
* See page 19 for details on
how to set the rear speaker
place.
SL: rear speaker (left)
SR: rear speaker (right)
: virtual speaker
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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).
Sound fields for STR-DE715/DE615/D660Z/D560Z
GENRE
MODE
To
PRO LOGIC1) PRO LOGIC
Decode programs
processed with
Dolby Surround
2) Unavailable on the STR-DE615/ D560Z
3) The hookups of the center and/ or rear speakers are
unnecessary.
ENHANCED
Provide additional
output to the rear
speakers after
decoding the Dolby
Surround program
Customizing the Sound Fields
MOVIE
C(INEMA) STUDIO A Reproduce the
acoustics of a sound
stage of a studio
producing regular
movies
Each sound field is composed of a tone parameter
(bass/ treble) and surround sound parameters —
variables of sound that create the sound image. You
can customize the sound fields by adjusting some of
the sound parameters to suit your listening situation.
Also, since this receiver uses Digital Signal Processing
(DSP), you can adjust the sound parameters
electronically (STR-DE915 only). DSP automatically
converts analog audio signals to digital, which lets you
adjust the sound with virtually no degradation in
sound quality.
C(INEMA) STUDIO B Reproduce the
acoustics of a sound
stage of a studio
producing SFX or
action movies with
lots of sound effects
THEATER
Add the acoustic
reflections of a
theater to decoded
Dolby Surround
signals
Once you customize the sound fields, they are stored in
memory unless the receiver is unplugged for about 1
week. To change a customized sound field, make new
adjustments to the sound field.
N(IGHT) THEATER2) Watch a movie at
low volume during
the nighttime
MONO MOVIE
Create a theater-like
environment from
movies with
Digital processing
control buttons
POWER
monaural
soundtracks
MASTER VOLUME
5
PO
4
6
MUSIC
S(MALL) HALL2)
Reproduce the
SUR
INDEX
TONE
VIDEO
1
VIDEO
2
VIDEO
3
LD
/
DVD
TV/DBS
TAPE
DAT
/
MD
CD
TUNER
PHONO
3
7
DPC
MODE
acoustics of a small
rectangular concert
hall. Ideal for soft
acoustic sounds.
2
8
DIRECT PASS
DISCRETE
1
9
SPEAKERS
A
g
OFF
B
•
BALANCE
0
10
BASS
A
+B
BOOST
DIRECT
PASS
SOUND FIELD
ON OFF
SET UP
/
PRESET
TUNING
1
6
2
7
3
8
4
9
5
0
DIRECT
SHIFT
TUNING
–
+
/
–
+
GENRE
MODE
VIDEO FUNCTION
AUDIO FUNCTION
INPUT
MODE
L
R
PHONES
FM MODE FM
AM DISPLAY MEMORY
VIDEO
3
INPUT
VIDEO
L
AUDIO
R
L(ARGE) HALL
JAZZ CLUB
LIVE HOUSE2)
ACOUSTIC3)
STADIUM
Reproduce the
acoustics of a larger
hall
DPC MODE
SOUND FIELD ON/OFF
Reproduce the
acoustics of a jazz
club
(Continued)
Reproduce the
acoustics of a live
house
Reproduce normal 2
channel stereo. (No
surround effects)
SPORTS
GAME
Reproduce the
feeling of a large
open-air stadium.
Great for sporting
events or electric
sounds.
GAME
Obtain maximum
audio impact from
video game software
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Notes
Adjustable parameters for each sound field
of STR-DE915
•
•
•
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.
Adjustable parameters for each sound field
of STR-DE715/DE615/D660Z/D560Z
DOLBY
MOVIE
NORMAL
ENHANCED
C STUDIO A
C STUDIO B
C STUDIO C
S THEATER
M THEATER
L THEATER
N THEATER
MONO MOVIE
GENRE
MODE
TONE
EFFECT REAR
CENTER DELAY
2)
3)
PRO LOGIC
PRO LOGIC
2)
2)
2)
2)
3)
3)
3)
3)
ENHANCED
C STUDIO A
C STUDIO B
THEATER
N THEATER 1)
MONO MOVIE
S HALL1)
MOVIE
MUSIC
VIRTUAL
ENHANCED A
L HALL
3D
JAZZ CLUB
LIVE HOUSE 1)
ACOUSTIC
STADIUM
VIRTUAL
ENHANCED B
VIRTUAL REAR
SHIFT
VIRTUAL
MULTI REAR
SPORTS
GAME
MUSIC
S HALL
GAME
L HALL
S OPERA
HOUSE
L OPERA
HOUSE
1) Unavailable on the STR-DE615/ D560Z
2) Adjustable only when center mode is set to
PHANTOM, NORMAL, or WIDE (see page 21).
3) Adjustable only when center mode is set to 3 CH
LOGIC, NORMAL, or WIDE (see page 21).
S JAZZ CLUB
L JAZZ CLUB
CHURCH
Note
LIVE HOUSE
ACOUSTIC
KARAOKE
ARENA
The EFFECT parameter allows you to adjust the overall
presence of the sound field.
SPORTS
GAME
Before you get started
STADIUM
GAME
To take advantage of Dolby Surround sound, go to
“Dolby Digital (STR-DE915 only)” on page 19 or
“Dolby Pro Logic (STR-DE715/ DE615/ D660Z/ D560Z
only)” on page 20. These sections describe how to
adjust the levels of your speaker system and customize
the DOLBY (STR-DE915) or PRO LOGIC (STR-DE715/
DE615/ D660Z/ D560Z) sound field.
EFFECT: effect level
WALL: wall type
SEAT (F-R/ L-R): seat position (front-rear/ left-right)
REV: reverberation time
LFE MIX: low frequency effect mix
D. COMP: dynamic range compression
R (BAL/ LEV) : rear speaker’s balance/ level
W LEV: subwoofer level
C LEV: center speaker level
EQ: equalizer parameter
* The settings of these parameters are not stored separately
for each sound field. They effect all the sound fields.
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Adjusting the equalizer parameters
(STR-DE915 only)
Adjusting the tone parameter (STR-DE715/
DE615/D660Z/D560Z only)
Adjust the equalization (bass or treble) of the front,
center and rear speakers for optimum sound.
The following adjustments effect all sound fields
simultaneously.
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.
1
2
Press DPC MODE repeatedly until the TONE
indicator lights up.
1
2
While playing a component, press DPC MODE
repeatedly until the TONE indicator lights up.
Use the digital processing control buttons (
) to select BASS or TREBLE.
/
/
Use the digital processing control buttons (
/
) to select the parameter to be set and use the
buttons (
/
) to select the setting.
3
Use the digital processing control buttons (
) to adjust the tone level.
To set
Select
And set between
The adjusted tone level is stored automatically.
bass level of the
front speakers
F: BASS
–10.0dB and +10.0dB
(in 0.5 dB steps)
z You can turn off the tone adjustments without
erasing them
bass frequency of
the front speakers
F: BASS
99Hz and 992Hz (in
21 levels)
The tone adjustments and on/ off setting are stored
separately for each sound field. Press DPC MODE
repeatedly to turn off the TONE indicator.
treble level of the
front speakers
F: TREBLE
–10.0dB and +10.0dB
(in 0.5 dB steps)
treble frequency of F: TREBLE
the front speakers
1.0kHz and 8.6kHz
(in 21 levels)
Adjusting the delay time (STR-DE715/
DE615/D660Z/D560Z only)
bass level of the
center speaker
C: BASS
–10.0dB and +10.0dB
(in 0.5 dB steps)
You can make the surround sound more effective by
delaying the output from the rear speakers (delay
time). You can select a delay time of 15, 20, and 30 ms.
Set a short delay time when the rear speakers are
located in a large room or far from your listening
position.
bass frequency of
the center speaker
C: BASS
99Hz and 992Hz (in
21 levels)
treble level of the
center speaker
C: TREBLE
–10.0dB and +10.0dB
(in 0.5 dB steps)
treble frequency of C: TREBLE
the center speaker
1.0kHz and 8.6kHz
(in 21 levels)
bass level of the rear R: BASS
speakers
–10.0dB and +10.0dB
(in 0.5 dB steps)
1
2
3
Start playing a program source encoded with
Dolby surround sound.
bass frequency of
the rear speakers
R: BASS
99Hz and 992Hz (in
21 levels)
Press DPC MODE repeatedly until the SUR
indicator lights up.
treble level of the
rear speakers
R: TREBLE
–10.0dB and +10.0dB
(in 0.5 dB steps)
Use the digital processing control buttons (
) to select the delay time.
/
/
treble frequency of R: TREBLE
the rear speakers
1.0kHz and 8.6kHz
(in 21 levels)
The current delay time appears in the display.
3
Repeat Step 2 if necessary.
4
Use the digital processing control buttons (
) to adjust the delay time.
z You can turn off the equalizer adjustments without
erasing them Z
press EQ/ TONE on the remote.
Note
You may hear some noise as you adjust the parameters.
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2) The adjustment of this parameter does not affect the
level of the bass frequencies sent to the subwoofer
from the front, center, or rear channels via the bass
redirection circuitry. Setting this parameter to 0dB
outputs the full LFE signal at the mix level
determined by the recording engineer. Selecting
MUTE mutes the sound of the LFE channel from the
subwoofer. However, the low frequency sounds of
the front, center, and rear speakers are output from
the subwoofer according to the setting of each
speaker (page 19).
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
2
Press DPC MODE repeatedly until the SUR
indicator lights up.
Use the digital processing control buttons (
/
3) Setting this parameter to OFF reproduces the sound
track with no dynamic range compression. STD
reproduces the sound track with the full dynamic
range as intended by the recording engineer. MAX
provides a dramatic compression of the dynamic
range.
) to select the parameter to be set and use the
buttons (
To
/
) to select the setting.
Select
And set between
set the overall
EFFECT
0% and 100%
presence of the
sound field1)
Adjusting surround sound parameters
(STR-DE715/DE615/D660Z/D560Z 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.
set the level of the WALL
high frequencies
to alter the sonic
character of your
listening
S (soft wall) and H
(hard wall) (in 17
levels)
environment
Select your seat
position (front or
rear) to simulate
the acoustics of
the selected
SEAT
F (front) and R (rear)
(in 17 levels)
To adjust the parameters of the PRO LOGIC sound
field, see “Dolby Pro Logic (STR-DE715/ DE615/
D660Z/ D560Z only)” on page 20.
position
1
2
Press DPC MODE repeatedly until the SUR
indicator lights up.
Select your seat
position (left or
right) to simulate
the acoustics of
the selected
SEAT
L (left) and R (right)
(in 17 levels)
Use the digital processing control buttons (
) to select the parameter you want.
/
/
position
set the length of
time required for
the reverberation
from a given sound
to attenuate to –60
dB
REVERB
S (short) and L (long)
(in 17 levels)
3
Use the digital processing control buttons (
) to adjust the level of the parameter.
The adjusted parameters are stored automatically.
attenuate the level LFE MIX
of the LFE (Low
Frequency
Extension) channel
output from the
subwoofer2)
MUTE, –20.0dB and
0dB (in 0.5 dB steps)
Note
If you make new adjustments to a sound field, the previous
settings are replaced by the new ones.
Resetting customized sound fields to the
factory settings
compress the
dynamic range of COMP
the sound track
D.RANGE
OFF, 0.1 to 0.9, STD,
MAX3)
1
If the power is on, press POWER to turn off the
power.
1) When the sound field is KARAOKE, this parameter
adjusts the vocal presence. The higher the setting, the
less dominant the vocal sound.
2
Hold down SOUND FIELD ON/ OFF and press
POWER.
“SURR CLEAR!” appears in the display and all the
sound fields are reset at once.
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Operating One Component
While Using Another
Changing the Factory Setting
of a FUNCTION Button
(background operation)
If the factory settings of the FUNCTION buttons (page
13) don’t match your system components, you can
change them. For example, if you connect a Sony LD
player to the VIDEO 2 jacks, you can assign the VIDEO
2 button to set the remote to control the LD player.
You can temporarily operate other components while
listening to or watching a program.
OFF
VISUALSYSTEM
LEARN POWER
SLEEP
SYSTEM CONTROL
VIDEO VIDEO
/
FUNCTION
LD
Note that the settings of the TUNER and PHONO
buttons cannot be changed.
VIDEO
1
2
3
TV
(AUTO CATEGORIZE SYSTEM)
TAPE
DAT/MD
CD
TUNER
PHONO
TV
5.1
INPUT
CONTROL
ON
1
4
7
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
TV/VIDEO
D.TUNING
DISC
Numeric and
ENTER buttons
+
CH/
OFF
VISUALSYSTEM
LEARN POWER
BACK
SLEEP
GROUND SHIFT
>10
ENTER PRESET
–
BACKGROUND
RMS/START
ANT
–
0
SUB CH
+
)
RMS
POSITION SWAP TV/VTR
D. SKIP
SYSTEM CONTROL
VIDEO VIDEO
/
FUNCTION
LD
=
+
VIDEO
1
2
3
TV
DIRECTION
CLEAR
P
IN
P
JUMP
SYSTEM
CONTROL/
FUNCTION
(AUTO CATEGORIZE SYSTEM)
9
(
p
P
r
TAPE
DAT/MD
CD
TUNER
PHONO
SOUND FIELD
ON/OFF GENRE MODE
TEST
TONE
TV
CONTROL
ON
5.1
INPUT
1
4
7
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
EQ/
TONE
BAND SLOPE
DIRECT
—
+
LEVEL
—
+
TV/VIDEO
REAR CENTER
DIGTAL
D.TUNING
DISC
+
PROCESSING
Numeric
and ENTER
buttons
CONTROL
–
–
MASTER
VOL
BACK
CH/
BASS
BOOST
GROUND SHIFT
>10
ENTER PRESET
–
DPC
MODE
RMS/START
ANT
–
0
SUB CH
+
)
RMS
POSITION SWAP TV/VTR
D. SKIP
MUTING
=
+
DIRECTION
CLEAR
P
IN
P
JUMP
PROGRAMMABLE
9
(
p
P
r
SOUND FIELD
ON/OFF GENRE MODE
TEST
TONE
EQ/
TONE
BAND SLOPE
DIRECT
—
+
LEVEL
—
+
1
2
Hold down BACKGROUND.
REAR CENTER
DIGTAL
PROCESSING
CONTROL
–
–
MASTER
VOL
BASS
BOOST
DPC
MODE
MUTING
Press both the corresponding button of the
component you’re going to use (see the table
below) and one of the following buttons at the
same time; VISUAL POWER, TV/ VIDEO, CH/
PRESET +/ –, ANT TV/ VTR, D.SKIP, (, 9, p,
0/ ), =/ +, P, r.
PROGRAMMABLE
1
2
Hold down the SYSTEM CONTROL/ FUNCTION
button whose function you want to change
(VIDEO 2, for example).
Example: To start recording on a tape deck
while listening to a CD
Press the corresponding numeric button of the
component you want to assign to the SYSTEM
CONTROL/ FUNCTION button (6 - LD player,
for example).
While holding down BACKGROUND,
press 4 (or 5) and press r + ( at the
same time.
For the numeric buttons, see the table in
“Operating One Component While Using
Another” on this page.
The following buttons correspond to the
components.
Now you can use the VIDEO 2 button to control
your Sony LD player.
The button
Corresponds to
CD player
1
2
DAT deck
To reset the setting to the factory setting
Repeat the above procedure.
3
MD deck
4
Tape deck A
5
Tape deck B
6
LD player
7
VCR (remote control mode VTR 1*)
VCR (remote control mode VTR 2*)
VCR (remote control mode VTR 3*)
DBS tuner
8
9
>10
ENTER
DVD player
Sony VCRs are operated with a VTR 1, 2 or 3 setting
that corresponds to Beta, 8mm, and VHS,
respectively.
*
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If the LEARN indicator flashes rapidly
You cannot use the button you’ve pressed.
Programming the Remote
(STR-DE915/DE715/D660Z only)
4
5
6
On the other remote, select the function that the
receiver’s remote is to “learn” and hold down its
button until the LEARN indicator lights steadily.
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.
Additionally, if you have any Sony components that
fail to operate with this remote, use this programming
function. This remote can “learn” signals only from
other infrared wireless remotes. Before you program
signals, make sure that the two remotes:
Repeat Steps 3 and 4 to program other buttons.
Note that each button can only “learn” one signal
from another remote.
Press LEARN.
After the LEARN indicator turns off, you can
control the other component with the programmed
buttons.
• Face straight at each other (see Step 3 below)
• Are placed at a distance of about 2 inches (5 cm)
• Are not moved during programming
z When you program the recording signal
Use the r button to memorize the signal.
LEARN indicator
VISUAL POWER
SYSTEM OFF
z If you cannot successfully program signals, check the
OFF
VISUALSYSTEM
LEARN POWER
SLEEP
following:
LEARN
SYSTEM CONTROL
VIDEO VIDEO
/
FUNCTION
LD
•
If the LEARN indicator does not light up at all, the
batteries are weak. Replace both batteries.
If the LEARN indicator does not flash or light up in
Step 3 or 4, there is interference. Clear the signal as
described in “Clearing the programmed signals”
below and program again from the beginning.
The two remotes are placed too far apart. Make sure
they are only 2 inches apart.
VIDEO
1
2
3
TV
(AUTO CATEGORIZE SYSTEM)
SYSTEM
CONTROL/
FUNCTION
TAPE
DAT/MD
CD
TUNER
PHONO
TV
CONTROL
ON
5.1
INPUT
1
4
7
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
•
TV/VIDEO
D.TUNING
DISC
+
BACK
GROUND SHIFT
>10
CH/
ENTER PRESET
–
RMS/START
ANT
POSITION SWAP TV/VTR
D. SKIP
–
SUB CH
+
)
RMS
0
=
+
DIRECTION
CLEAR
P
IN
P
JUMP
9
(
p
P
r
•
•
SOUND FIELD
ON/OFF GENRE MODE
TEST
TONE
EQ/
TONE
BAND SLOPE
DIRECT
—
+
LEVEL
—
+
REAR CENTER
DIGTAL
PROCESSING
CONTROL
–
–
If you don’t proceed to the following steps within
about 1 minute during Steps 2 and 3, the remote
automatically exits learning mode. Start again from
Step 2.
MASTER
VOL
BASS
BOOST
DPC
MODE
MUTING
MASTER VOL –
PROGRAMMABLE
•
If the memory in the remote has become full (If you
program signals of Sony components, you can store
about 60 signals.), you can program a new signal on a
previously programmed button, but the new signal
will replace the previously programmed one.
1
Press the SYSTEM CONTROL/ FUNCTION
button of the component you want to program
(except the TUNER and PHONO buttons).
For example, if you want to program a CD player’s
remote, press CD.
Notes
2
3
Press LEARN to turn on the LEARN indicator.
•
You cannot turn on programmed components by pressing
a SYSTEM CONTROL/ FUNCTION button. You have to
turn on the component’s power switch.
Press the button on this unit’s remote that is to
“learn” the signal from the other remote.
The LEARN indicator flashes slowly.
•
Do not program remote signals of air conditioners or other
household appliances.
Use only the shaded buttons shown above (see
“Remote Button Descriptions” on page 37 for the
buttons you can use to operate each component).
Clearing the programmed signals
To clear all the programmed signals, do the following.
The button’s functions are reset to the factory-preset.
Other remote
1
2
Press LEARN to turn on the LEARN indicator.
Receiver’s remote
Hold down SYSTEM OFF, VISUAL POWER, and
MASTER VOL – until the LEARN indicator
flashes three times and then turns off.
About 2 inches
(5 cm)
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/You cannot record audio from a program source
connected to the LD/ DVD IN AC-3 RF/ OPTICAL or
LD/ DVD jack (STR-DE915 only) or 5.1 INPUT jacks
(STR-DE715/ DE615/ D660Z/ D560Z only).
Troubleshooting
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.
No sound or only a very low-level sound is heard from
the rear speakers.
/Select the appropriate size of the rear speakers (STR-
DE915 only) or center mode (STR-DE715/ DE615/
D660Z/ D560Z only) (see pages 19 and 21).
/Adjust the speaker volume appropriately (see pages 20
and 21).
There’s no sound or only a very low-level sound is heard.
/Check that the speakers and components are connected
securely.
/Make sure you select the correct component on the
receiver.
/Make sure you turned on the sound field function.
/Make sure you set the SPEAKERS selector correctly
(see page 8).
Radio stations cannot be tuned in.
/Check that the antennas are connected securely.
Adjust the antennas and connect an external antenna if
necessary.
/Press MUTING on the remote if “MUTING” is shown
in the display.
/The protective device on the receiver has been
activated because of a short circuit. Turn off the
receiver, eliminate the short-circuit problem and turn
on the power again.
/The signal strength of the stations is too weak (when
you tune in with automatic tuning). Use direct tuning.
/Make sure you set the tuning interval correctly (when
you tune in AM stations with automatic tuning) (see
pages 15 and 33).
The left and right sounds are unbalanced or reversed.
/Check that the speakers and components are connected
correctly and securely.
/No stations have been preset or the preset stations have
been cleared (when you tune in with scanning preset
stations). Preset the stations (see page 16).
/Press DISPLAY so that the frequency appears in the
display.
/Adjust the BALANCE control.
Severe hum or noise is heard.
/Check that the speakers and components are connected
securely.
Surround effect cannot be obtained.
/Turn on the sound field function.
/Check that the connecting cords are away from a
transformer or motor, and at least 10 feet (3 meters)
away from a TV set or fluorescent light.
/Place your TV away from the audio components.
/Make sure you connect a ground wire to the y SIGNAL
GND terminal.
/Make sure that the SPEAKERS selector is set to A or B
when you use two sets of front speakers.
No picture or an unclear picture appears on the TV
screen or on the monitor.
/Select the appropriate function on the receiver.
/Set your TV to the appropriate input mode (press TV/
VIDEO on the remote for Sony TVs).
/The plugs and jacks are dirty. Wipe them with a cloth
slightly moistened with alcohol.
/Place your TV away from the audio components.
No sound is heard from the center speaker.
/Select a DOLBY (STR-DE915 only), PRO LOGIC (STR-
DE715/ DE615/ D660Z/ D560Z only), or MOVIE (except
MONO MOVIE) sound field (see page 22).
/Select the appropriate speaker type and the location of
the rear speakers (STR-DE915 only) or center mode
(STR-DE715/ DE615/ D660Z/ D560Z only) (see pages 19
and 21).
The remote does not function.
/Point the remote at the remote sensor g on the
receiver.
/Remove the obstacles in the path of the remote and the
receiver.
/Replace both batteries in the remote with new ones if
they are weak.
/Adjust the speaker volume appropriately (see pages 20
and 21).
/Make sure you select the correct function on the
remote.
/Pressing TV CONTROL ON sets the remote to operate
the TV only. In this case, press one of the SYSTEM
CONTROL/ FUNCTION buttons before operating the
receiver (etc.).
A component cannot be selected.
/Check the FUNCTION HOOKUP (STR-DE915/ DE715/
D660Z only) or FUNC HOOK UP (STR-DE615/ D560Z
only) setting of the component (see page 14).
/Press POWER on the main unit to turn on the receiver
and check the FUNCTION HOOKUP (FUNC HOOK
UP) setting of the component you want to use. If the
component is set to NO (–N–), the receiver and the
component will not turn on when you press respective
SYSTEM CONTROL/ FUNCTION button.
Recording cannot be made.
/Check that the components are connected correctly.
/Select the source component with the VIDEO/ AUDIO
FUNCTION buttons.
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Inputs
Surround
LFE MIX:
MUTE, –20 - 0 dB, 0.5 dB
step
D. RANGE COMP:
OFF, 0.1 - 0.9, STD, MAX
REAR level:
S/N
Specifications
(weighting
network,
input level)
Impedance
Sensitivity
AUDIO POWER SPECIFICATIONS
50
75 dB*
kilohms (A, 2.5 mV)
PHONO
2.5 mV
–20 - +10 dB, 0.5 dB step
CENTER level:
–20 - +10 dB, 0.5 dB step
SUB WOOFER level:
–20 - +10 dB, 0.5 dB step
EFFECT:
21-step adjustable
WALL:
17-step adjustable
SEAT F/ R:
17-step adjustable
SEAT L/ R:
CD (STR-
DE915)
POWER OUTPUT AND TOTAL
HARMONIC DISTORTION
150 mV
CD (other
models)
200 mV
50
82 dB*
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
kilohms (A, 150 mV)
TAPE, DAT/MD,
VIDEO 1, 2, 3
(STR-DE915
only),
LD/DVD,
TV/DBS
150 mV
17-step adjustable
REBERB time:
LD/DVD
AC-3 RF
(STR-DE915
only)
100 dB
(A, 20 kHz,
LPF)
—
—
75 Ω
17-step adjustable
Depending on the sound
field, some parameters
may not be adjustable (see
page 26).
milliwatts to rated output
(USA model only).
LD/DVD, CD,
DAT/MD
OPTICAL
(STR-DE915
only)
100 dB
(A, 20 kHz,
LPF)
—
50
Equalizer
BAND: BASS/ TREBLE
Turnover frequency:
Bass: 99 Hz - 992 Hz
Treble: 1.0 kHz - 8.6 kHz
Level: ±10 dB, 0.5 dB step
Amplifier section
POWER OUTPUT
5.1 INPUT
(Unavailable
on STR-
82 dB*
200 mV
Stereo mode
(8 ohms 20 Hz - 20 kHz,
THD 0.09%)
kilohms (A, 150 mV)
DE915)
100 W + 100 W
* ‘78 IHF
FM tuner section
Tuning range 87.5 - 108.0 MHz
Surround mode (8 ohms at 1 kHz, THD
0.8%)
Outputs
VIDEO 1, 2 AUDIO OUT:
Voltage: 150 mV,
Impedance: 10 kilohms
WOOFER:
Front: 100 W/ ch
Center*: 100W
Rear*: 100 W/ ch
Antenna terminals
75 ohms, unbalanced
Voltage: 2 V
Impedance: 1 kilohms
PHONES:
Accepts low and high
impedance headphones
* Depending on the sound
field settings and the
source, sound will not be
output.
Sensitivity
Mono: 18.3 dBf, 4.5 µV
Stereo: 38.3 dBf, 45 µV
Usable sensitivity
11.2 dBf, 2 µV (IHF)
5.1/DVD mode (unavailable on STR-DE915)
(8 ohms at 1 kHz, THD
0.8%)
BASS BOOST STR-DE915: +6 dB at 50 Hz
STR-DE715/ DE615/ D660Z/
S/N
Mono: 76 dB
Stereo: 70 dB
D560Z: +10 dB at 70 Hz
Front: 100 W/ ch
Center: 100W
Rear: 100 W/ ch
Harmonic distortion at 1 kHz
Mono: 0.3%
TONE (unavailable on STR-DE915)
±8 dB at 100 Hz and 10 kHz
Stereo: 0.5%
Dynamic power output
155 W + 155 W, 8 ohms
220 W + 220 W, 4 ohms
Separation
45 dB at 1 kHz
Digital signal processor section
(STR-DE915 only)
Modulation (A/D conversion)
Frequency response
30 Hz - 15 kHz +0.5 dB
Harmonic distortion at rated output
Less than 0.09% (with
–2
High Density Linear
Converter
DIRECT PASS on)
Selectivity
60 dB at 400 kHz
Demodulation (D/A conversion)
High Density Linear
Frequency response
PHONO: RIAA
equalization curve
±0.5 dB
AM tuner section
Converter (Advanced
pulse D/ A converter)
Tuning range With 10 kHz interval:
530 - 1710 kHz (USA and
Canadian model only**)
530 - 1610 kHz (models for
all other countries except
for Australia)
CD, TAPE, DAT/ MD,
Sampling frequency
VIDEO 1, 2,:
10 Hz - 50 kHz
+0.5
48 kHz
dB (with
–2
DIRECT PASS on)
With 9 kHz interval:
531 - 1710 kHz (USA and
Canadian model only)
531 - 1602 kHz (Australian
model and models for all
other countries**)
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Antenna
Loop antenna
Dimensions
430 × 155 × 350 mm
(17 × 6 1/ × 13 7/
inches)
8
8
Glossary
Usable sensitivity
50 dB/ m (at 1,000 kHz or
including projecting parts
and controls
999 kHz)
Center mode
Mass (Approx.)
Setting of speakers to enhance Dolby
Pro Logic Surround mode. To obtain the
best possible surround sound, specify
the type of each speaker (page 19) (STR-
DE915 only) or select one of the four
center modes (page 21) according to
your speaker system (STR-DE715/
DE615/ D660Z/ D560Z only).
S/N
54 dB (at 50 mV/ m)
STR-DE915: 11.2 kg (24 lb
10 oz)
STR-DE715/ DE615/ D660Z/
D560Z: 9.8 kg (21 lb 9 oz)
Harmonic distortion
0.5 % (50 mV/ m,
400 kHz)
Supplied accessories
See page 4.
Selectivity
At 9 kHz: 35 dB
At 10 kHz: 40 dB
Design and specifications are subject to
change without notice.
For your reference, the following table
shows the relationship between the
speaker type parameters and the center
mode.
** You can change the AM tuning
interval to 9 kHz (USA and Canadian
model only) or to 10 kHz (models for
all other countries except for
Australia). After tuning in any AM
station, turn off the receiver. Hold
down the PRESET TUNING + button
and press the POWER button. All
preset stations will be erased when
you change the interval. To reset the
interval to 10 kHz (or 9 kHz), repeat
the procedure.
FS
CS
RS
C.Mode
SMALL SMALL SMALL
—
LARGE SMALL SMALL NORMAL
SMALL SMALL LARGE
—
LARGE SMALL LARGE NORMAL
LARGE LARGE SMALL WIDE
LARGE LARGE LARGE WIDE
Video section
Inputs
1 Vp-p 75 ohms
SMALL LARGE SMALL
SMALL LARGE LARGE
—
—
—
Outputs
1 Vp-p 75 ohms
SMALL NO
LARGE NO
LARGE NO
SMALL NO
SMALL
General
System
SMALL PHANTOM
LARGE PHANTOM
Tuner section:
PLL quartz-locked digital
synthesizer system
Preamplifier section:
Low-noise NF type
equalizer
LARGE
—
LARGE SMALL NO
LARGE LARGE NO
SMALL SMALL NO
SMALL LARGE NO
—
Power amplifier section:
Pure-complementary SEPP
3CH LOGIC
—
—
Power requirements
USA and Canadian models:
120 V AC, 60 Hz
Australian model:
240 V AC, 50 Hz
Other models:
120/ 240/ 220 V AC
selectable, 50/ 60 Hz
FS: Front speaker size
CS: Center speaker size
RS: Rear speaker size
C.Mode: Dolby Pro Logic center mode
Power consumption
Delay time
STR-DE915:
Time lag between the surround sound
output from front speakers and rear
speakers. By adjusting the delay time of
the rear speakers, you can obtain the
feeling of presence. Make the delay time
longer when you have placed the rear
speakers in a small room or close to
your listening position, and make it
shorter when you have placed them in a
large room or apart from your listening
position.
Canadian model: 480 VA
Other models: 290 W
STR-DE715/ DE615/ D660Z/
D560Z:
USA model: 280 W
Canadian model: 480 VA
Australian model: 280 W
AC outlets
Australian model:
1 switched, maximum
100 W
Other models:
2 switched, total
120 W
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Dolby Digital (AC-3)
Sound field
This is a new digital surround system proposed to reproduce
Dolby SR-D (the 3 dimensional sound system developed for
use in movie theaters) in the home. This technology allows
you to enjoy the full 5.1 ch soundtrack intended by the
filmmaker, in the comfort of your own home.
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). The acoustics where you hear the sound
affect the way these three sound elements are heard. These
sound elements are combined in such a way that you can
actually feel the size and the type of a concert hall.
Dolby Pro Logic Surround
Decoding system of Dolby Surround sound standardized in
TV programs and movies. Compared with the former Dolby
Surround system, Dolby Pro Logic Surround improves
sound image by using four separate channels: off-screen
audio effects, on-screen dialog, left-to-right panning, and
music. These channels manipulate the sound to be heard and
enhance the action as it happens on the screen. To take
advantage of Dolby Pro Logic, you should have at least one
pair of rear speakers and/ or one center speaker. You also
need to select the appropriate center mode to enjoy a full
effect.
• Types of sound
Reverberation
Early reflections
Effect level
Direct sound
Combination of the level of early reflections and
reverberation. You can adjust the effect level in 6 levels. As
you select higher levels, the room becomes “live,” and as
you select lower levels, the room becomes “dead.”
• Transition of sound from rear speakers
Direct sound
5.1 INPUT jacks
These jacks are used to input decoded Dolby Digital AC-3
audio signals, allowing you to enjoy 5.1 channel surround
sound (STR-DE715/ DE615/ D660Z/ D560Z only). Use these
jacks to connect a Dolby Digital AC-3 decoder or a DVD
player with a built-in AC-3 decoder.
Early
Level
reflections
Reverberation
Parameter
Variable of sound that composes sound image, such as tone
or delay time. You can customize the pre-programmed
sound fields by adjusting parameters to suit your listening
situation.
Time
Early reflection time
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Table 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. The table below describes how to access
each menu.
Press SET UP repeatedly to select* Press
or
to select
Then press
or
to select
See page
SPEAKER SETUP
(STR-DE915)
FRONT SP.
LARGE or SMALL
19
19
CENTER SP.
REAR SP.
LARGE, SMALL, or NO
REAR SP.
SIDE or BEHIND
YES or NO
—
19
19
21
SUB WOOFER
CENTER MODE (STR-DE715/ D660Z) PHANTOM
CTR MODE (STR-DE615/ D560Z)
3 CH LOGIC
NORMAL
WIDE
DISPLAY SETUP (STR-DE715/ D660Z) DIMMER
DISPL SETUP (STR-DE615/ D560Z)
among 4 levels of brightness
13
6
CONTROL A1 (STR-DE915/ DE715 (USA, AUTO, FIX, or OFF
Canada))
FUNCTION HOOKUP (STR-DE915/ VIDEO 1
YES or NO (STR-DE915/ DE715/
14
DE715/ D660Z)
FUNC HOOK UP (STR-DE615/
D560Z)
D660Z)
VIDEO 2
LD/ DVD (STR-DE915)
TV/ DBS
–Y– or –N– (STR-DE615/ D560Z)
TAPE
DAT/ MD
CD
PHONO
OTHER SETUP (STR-DE915)
CENTER DELAY
0 to 5ms (in 1 ms steps)
0 to 15ms (in 5 ms steps)
19
19
REAR DELAY
DIMMER
among 4 levels of brightness
AUTO, FIX, or OFF
13
6
CONTROL-A1
* “PLEASE PUSH CURSOR” (STR-DE915 only) or “USE CURSOR” (STR-DE715/ DE615/ D660Z/ D560Z only) appears in the
display after 4 seconds you press the SET UP button.
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Rear Panel Descriptions
STR-DE915
1 2 4 56 7 8 9 0
!¡
!™ !£ !¢ !∞
!§
LD
AC-3
/
DVD IN
S-LINK TV/DBS LD/DVD VIDEO 2
VIDEO 1
S-LINK
MONITOR
SURROUND SPEAKERS
REAR
CENTER
RF
LD
OPTICAL
CD IN
OPTICAL
DAT
OPTICAL
DAT
OPTICAL
CTRL A1
CTRL
S
CTRL
OUT
S
CTRL
OUT
S
CTRL
IN
S
R
L
STATUS IN
/
DVD IN
+
–
+
–
IMPEDANCE
SELECTOR
VIDEO
IN
VIDEO
IN
VIDEO
OUT
VIDEO
IN
VIDEO
OUT
VIDEO
IN
VIDEO
OUT
WIRELESS
REAR
SPEAKER
WOOFER
AUDIO
OUT
FRONT
/
/
MD IN
4
Ω
8
Ω
AUDIO
IN
AUDIO
IN
AUDIO
OUT
AUDIO
IN
AUDIO
OUT
AUDIO
IN
SIGNAL
GND
MD OUT
L
IMPEDANCE USE 8–16
Ω
+
–
–
+
+
y
DIGITAL
R
AC OUTLET
A
A
L
IN
IN
REC OUT
IN
REC OUT
IN
AM
R
L
+
–
–
B
B
FM
y
75Ω
R
COAXIAL
ANTENNA
PHONO CD
DAT / MD
TAPE
IMPEDANCE USE 4–16
Ω
FRONT SPEAKERS
@¢ @£@™@¡ @º !ª
!•
!¶
STR-DE715 (DE615/D660Z/D560Z)
3 4 5 7 8 9 0
!¡
!™ !£ !¢ !∞
!§
S-LINK
CTRL A1
TV / DBS
VIDEO 2
VIDEO 1
S-LINK
MONITOR
CTRL
S
CTRL
S
CTRL
OUT
S
CTRL
S
STATUS IN
OUT
IN
SURROUND SPEAKERS
REAR
CENTER
R
L
5.1/DVD INPUT
FRONT REAR
IMPEDANCE
SELECTOR
WIRELESS
REAR
SPEAKER
VIDEO
IN
VIDEO
IN
VIDEO
OUT
VIDEO
IN
VIDEO
OUT
VIDEO
IN
VIDEO
OUT
+
–
+
–
WOOFER
AUDIO
OUT
L
FRONT
4
Ω
8
Ω
AUDIO
IN
AUDIO
OUT
AUDIO
IN
AUDIO
OUT
AUDIO
IN
R
R
L
L
IMPEDANCE USE 8–16 Ω
SIGNAL GND
IN
y
FRONT SPEAKERS
AC OUTLET
R
CENTER WOOFER
+
R
–
–
L
+
FM
75Ω
IN
REC OUT
IN
REC OUT
IN
AM
COAXIAL
A
B
A
B
L
y
R
+
R
–
–
L
+
ANTENNA
PHONO CD
DAT / MD
TAPE
IMPEDANCE USE 4–16 Ω
@¢ @£@™@¡ @º !ª
!•
!¶
1 LD/ DVD IN AC-3 RF (STR-
DE915 only)
2 LD/ DVD IN/ CD IN/ DAT/ MD
IN/ OUT OPTICAL (STR-DE915
only)
7 VIDEO 2
8 VIDEO 1
9 CTRL S (STR-DE915/ DE715
(USA, Canada) only)
0 MONITOR
!∞ IMPEDANCE SELECTOR
!§ AC power cord
!¶ AC OUTLET (Outlet shape and
position varies according to
destination)
3 5.1 INPUT (STR-DE715/ DE615/
D660Z/ D560Z only)
4 S-LINK CTRL A1 (STR-DE915/
DE715 (USA, Canada) only)
5 TV/ DBS (USA, Canadian, and
Australian models)
!¡ WOOFER
!™ SURROUND SPEAKERS
(REAR)
!£ SURROUND SPEAKERS
(CENTER)
!¢ WIRELESS REAR SPEAKER
(STR-DE915/ DE715/ DE615
only)
!• FRONT SPEAKERS (A/ B)
!ª TAPE
@º DAT/ MD
@¡ CD
@™ PHONO
@£ y SIGNAL GND
@¢ ANTENNA (AM/ FM)
TV (other models)
6 LD/ DVD (STR-DE915 only)
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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).
Refer to the table on the next page for an explanation of remote buttons not indicated below or for remote buttons
without a corresponding button on the main unit.
2
SYSTEM OFF
VISUAL
LEARN POWER
3
SLEEP
1
4
5
SYSTEM CONTROL
VIDEO VIDEO
/
FUNCTION
LD
VIDEO
1
2
3
TV
(AUTO CATEGORIZE SYSTEM)
TAPE
DAT/MD
CD
TUNER
PHONO
TV
5.1
INPUT
CONTROL
ON
1
4
7
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
6
7
@£
@™
TV/VIDEO
D.TUNING
DISC
+
BACK
GROUND SHIFT
>10
CH/
@¡
@º
ENTER PRESET
–
8
RMS/START
ANT
–
SUB CH
+
)
RMS
POSITION SWAP TV/VTR
D. SKIP
0
=
+
DIRECTION
CLEAR P IN P
JUMP
9
(
p
P
r
SOUND FIELD
ON/OFF GENRE MODE
TEST
TONE
!ª
!•
!¶
9
0
EQ/
TONE
BAND SLOPE
DIRECT
—
+
LEVEL
—
+
REAR CENTER
DIGTAL
PROCESSING
CONTROL
–
–
MASTER
VOL
!¡
!™
!£
BASS
BOOST
DPC
MODE
!§
MUTING
PROGRAMMABLE
!∞
!¢
1 SLEEP (18)
9 TEST TONE (20, 21)
!• EQ/ TONE (27)
2 LEARN (RM-P501 only) (30)
3 VISUAL POWER (30)
4 SYSTEM OFF (14, 30)
5 SYSTEM CONTROL/
FUNCTION (12, 13, 15 to 18, 29,
30)
6 5.1 INPUT (14, 17)
7 TV/ VIDEO (14)
8 ENTER (29)
0 CENTER LEVEL +/ – (21)
!¡ REAR LEVEL +/ – (21)
!™ BASS BOOST (13)
!£ MASTER VOL +/ – (12, 21, 30)
!¢ MUTING (13)
!∞ DPC MODE (17, 20, 27, 28)
!§ DIGITAL PROCESSING
CONTROL (17, 19 to 21, 27, 28)
!¶ DIRECT (13)
!ª SOUND FIELD ON/ OFF/
GENRE/ MODE (20 to 22)
@º SHIFT (16)
@¡ BACKGROUND (29)
@™ Numeric buttons (15, 16, 29)
@£ TV CONTROL ON (14)
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Remote
Button
Operates
Function
Remote
Button
Operates
Function
0-9, >10
Receiver
Selects preset numbers
RMS
Tape deck
Selects tape direction (tape
DIRECTION
decks with the RMS
function only)
*
CD player/ MD Selects track numbers.
deck/ LD player 0 selects track 10.
RMS CLEAR
Tape deck
Tape deck
Clears RMS program (tape
decks with the RMS
function only)
*
TV/ VCR
Receiver
Selects channel numbers
CH/ PRESET
+/ –
Scans and selects preset
stations
RMS
Programs tracks (tape deck
DIRECTION
9/ (
with the RMS function
only)
*
TV/ VCR
Selects preset channels
DISC
CD player
Selects discs (CD player
with multi-disc changer
only)
ENTER
TV/ VCR/ DBS Changes channels/ discs
tuner/ CD
player
when used with 0-9
D.TUNING
D. SKIP
Receiver
Selects the direct tuning
mode
VISUAL
POWER
DVD/ TV/
VCR/ DBS
tuner/ LD
player
Turns on or off the power
CD player
Skips discs (CD player with
multi-disc changer only)
TV CONTROL TV
ON
Turns on the TV, switches
the input to “TV,” and sets
the remote to operate the TV
CD/ DVD
player
Searches tracks (forward or
backward)
0/ )
Tape deck/ MD Fast forwards or rewinds
deck/ VCR/ LD
player
-/ - -
TV
Selects the channel entry
mode, either one or two
digit (in Europe only)
=/ +
CD/ DVD
player/
MD deck/ LD
player
Skips tracks
SUB CH +/ –
POSITION
SWAP
TV
TV
TV
TV
TV
Selects preset channels for
the small picture
**
Changes the position of the
small picture
**
P
CD/ DVD
Pauses play or record. (Also
starts recording with
components in record
standby.)
player/ Tape
deck/ MD
deck/ LD
Swaps the small and the
large picture
**
player/ VCR
P IN P
Activates the picture-in-
picture function
**
(
p
CD/ DVD
Starts play
JUMP
Jumps back and forth
between the previous and
current channels
player/ Tape
deck/ MD
deck/ LD
player/ VCR
ANT TV/ VTR VCR
Selects output signal from
the antenna terminal: TV
signal or VCR program
CD/ DVD
Stops play
player/ Tape
deck/ MD
deck/ LD
MASTER VOL TV
+/ –
Normally, adjusts the
master volume of the
receiver.
player/ VCR
If TV CONTROL ON was
pressed, it adjusts the
volume on the TV.
9
Tape deck
Tape deck
Starts play on the reverse
side
Sets tape decks to the record
standby mode
r
MUTING
TV
Normally, mutes the sound
from the receiver.
If TV CONTROL ON was
pressed, the sound on the
TV itself is muted.
r + (
Tape deck/ MD Starts recording when
deck/ VCR
pressed with ( (or 9
on tape deck)
SLOPE
BAND
—
—
Not applicable
Not applicable
RMS: Random Music Sensor
*
**
Only for Sony TVs with the picture-in-picture function
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A
Remote
changing the setting 29
clearing the signals 30
controlling non-Sony
components 30
background operation 29
programming 30
SOUND FIELD
Adjusting
ON/ OFF 20, 22, 25
SYSTEM CONTROL/
FUNCTION 13, 29, 30
SYSTEM OFF 13, 30
TEST TONE 20
delay time 19, 27
effect and surround sound
parameters 28
equalizer parameters 27
speaker volume 20, 21
tone parameter 27
TUNING +/ – 15
TV CONTROL ON 13
VIDEO/ AUDIO FUNCTION
11, 12, 15-17
S
Automatic tuning 15
Scanning
preset stations. See Preset
tuning
radio stations 15
Selecting a component
input mode 12
B
C
VISUAL POWER 30
Numeric buttons 15, 16, 29
5.1(/ DVD) INPUT 12, 13
Background operation 29
Battery
4
Center mode 21, 33
Connecting. See Hookups
Customizing
remote 29, 30
sound field 25-28
on the main unit 12
using the remote 13, 14
Selecting the center mode 21
Sleep timer 18
Switch and selector
INPEDANCE SELECTOR
POWER 11, 12, 15, 25
SPEAKERS 8, 12
6
Sound field
adjustable parameters 27, 28
customizing 25-28
pre-programmed 22-25, 34
resetting 28
D
Delay time 19, 27, 33
Direct tuning 15
Connectors and terminals
ANTENNA (FM/ AM) 5
FRONT SPEAKERS A/ B 6
Dolby Digital 19, 33
Dolby Pro Logic
Speakers
connection 6, 7
y SIGNAL GND
6
Surround 20-22, 34
Dolby Surround setup
Dolby Digital 19, 20
Dolby Pro Logic 20-22
Dubbing. See Recording
impedance
placement
8
SURROUND SPEAKERS
(CENTER/ REAR) 6
8
selecting speaker system
8
specifying the speaker type
and location of the rear
speakers 19
Controls
E, F, G
Supplied accessories
4
BALANCE 11, 12, 20
Editing. See Recording
Effect level 26, 34
Surround sound 19-22, 34
MASTER VOLUME 11, 12
T
H
Jacks
Hookups
Test tone 22
AC power cord 11
Tuning. See Receiving
broadcasts
CD
5
antennas
5
CD IN OPTICAL 10
CONTROL S 10
DAT/ MD
audio components 5, 6
CONTROL A1 6
U, V
5
Unpacking
4
digital components 10, 11
DAT/ MD IN/ OUT OPTICAL
10
overview
4
W, X, Y, Z
speakers 6, 7
LD/ DVD
9
Watching TV/ video programs
13
TV/ VCRs 9, 10
LD/ DVD IN AC-3 RF/
OPTICAL 10
I, J, K
MONITOR 9
Na m e s o f co n t ro ls
Indexing preset station and
program source 16, 17
PHONES 12
PHONO
5
Buttons
S-LINK CTRL A1 5
TAPE 5
L
BACKGROUND 29
BASS BOOST 12
CENTER LEVEL +/ – 20
TV (/ DBS) 9
VIDEO 1/ 2 9
Labeling. See Indexing preset
station and program source
WIRELESS REAR SPEAKER 7
WOOFER 6
/
/
/
(digital processing
M, N, O
control) 12, 16, 19, 20, 25
DIRECT 15
5.1 INPUT 10
Making components
selectable/ unselectable 14
DIRECT PASS 12
DISPLAY 15, 16
DPC MODE 16, 20, 25
ENTER 29
P, Q
Indicators
Parameter 26-28, 34
Preset number 16
Preset station 16, 17
Preset tuning 16
BASS BOOST 13
DIRECT PASS 13
INDEX 17
FM/ AM 15
FM MODE 15
LEARN 30
GENRE 20, 22
STANDBY 12, 15
SUR 27, 28
INPUT MODE 12
LEARN 30
R
Receiving broadcasts
by scanning stations. See
Automatic tuning
directly. See Direct tuning
using preset stations. See
Preset tuning
Recording
on an audio tape or MD 17
on a video tape 18
TONE 27
MASTER VOL +/ – 30
MEMORY 16
5.1 INPUT 12, 14
MODE 11, 20, 22
MUTING 11, 13
PRESET TUNING +/ – 16
REAR LEVEL +/ – 20
SET UP 12, 19, 20
SHIFT 16
Other
AC OUTLET 11
g 4
SLEEP 18
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Qu ickReferenceGuide
Example2: Watching a video
tape
Receiving Preset
Stations
Receiving Broadcasts
Press repeatedly until
VIDEO FUNCTION
(direct tuning)
the VIDEO 1 indicator
lights up.
Example: Receiving station
number A7
v
Example: Receiving FM
102.50 MHz
Turn on the VCR.
Press repeatedly until
AUDIO FUNCTION
v
Press repeatedly until
AUDIO FUNCTION
the TUNER indicator
lights up.
Start playing.
the TUNER indicator
lights up.
v
v
SHIFT
Select A.
FM / AM
Select FM.
Using Pre-
v
7
v
programmed Sound
Fields
DIRECT
v
1
0
2
5
0
Scanning Preset
Stations
Example: Watching a Dolby
Surround-encoded movie on
a laser disc player connected
to LD/DVD (STR-DE915) or
VIDEO 2 (STR-DE715/DE615/
D660Z/D560Z)
Display
Press repeatedly until
FM 102.50MHz
AUDIO FUNCTION
the TUNER indicator
lights up.
v
Press repeatedly until
DISPLAY
Select the frequency
VIDEO FUNCTION
Scanning Radio
Stations
the LD/ DVD or
VIDEO 2 indicator
lights up.
display.
v
PRESET
TUNING
–
+
v
(automatic tuning)
SOUND FIELD
ON / OFF
Example: Scanning FM
stations
Selecting a
Component
v
Press repeatedly until
AUDIO FUNCTION
the TUNER indicator
lights up.
Press repeatedly to
GENRE
select DOLBY (STR-
DE915) or PRO
LOGIC (STR-DE715/
DE615/ D660Z/
D560Z).
v
Example1: Playing a CD
DISPLAY
Select the frequency
display.
Press repeatedly until
AUDIO FUNCTION
the CD indicator
lights up.
v
FM / AM
Select FM.
v
v
Turn on the CD player.
Press repeatedly to
select NORMAL
(STR-DE915), PRO
LOGIC (STR-DE715/
DE615/ D660Z/
D560Z), or
v
MODE
TUNING
v
–
+
+
Start playing.
v
TUNING
–
ENHANCED.
(To continue scanning.)
v
Turn on the LD player.
v
Start playing.
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