Sony STR-DE185 Operating Instructions
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FM Stereo FM-AM Receiver Operating Instructions GB Owner's Record The model and serial numbers are located on the rear panel. Record the serial number in the space provided below. Refer to them whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product. Model No. STR-DE185 Serial No. STR - Sony STR-DE185 | Operating Instructions - Page 2
. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio - Sony STR-DE185 | Operating Instructions - Page 3
6 Antenna hookups 7 Audio/Video component hookups ......... 8 Speaker system hookups 9 Other hookups 11 Clearing the receiver's memory .......... 11 Basic Operations Selecting the component 12 Adjusting the sound 12 Changing the display 12 Receiving Broadcasts Storing FM stations automatically - Sony STR-DE185 | Operating Instructions - Page 4
The instructions in this manual are for model STR-DE185. Check your model number by looking at the lower right corner of the front panel. In this manual, the illustration for area code CEL is used for illustration purposes unless stated otherwise. About area codes The area code of the receiver you - Sony STR-DE185 | Operating Instructions - Page 5
to use this page Use this page Display 9 (11-16, 18, 19) FM 6 (13, 14) FM MODE wd (14) I - O IR (receptor) 2 (4, 22) MASTER VOLUME qj (12, 20) MD/TAPE qf (8, 12) MEMORY/ENTER wf (13, 15, 18) MUTING qk (12, 20) NAME 5 (18) Numeric buttons 3 (13) P - S PHONES wl (12, 21) PRESET/PTY SELECT +/- (models - Sony STR-DE185 | Operating Instructions - Page 6
Hooking Up the Components Required cords A Audio cord (not supplied) White (L) Red (R) White (L) Red (R) B Speaker cords (not supplied) (+) firmly to avoid hum and noise. • When connecting an audio cord, be sure to match the color-coded pins to the appropriate jacks on the components: white ( - Sony STR-DE185 | Operating Instructions - Page 7
antenna* (supplied) ANTENNA AM y FM 75Ω COAXIAL CD L MD/TAPE OUT R VIDEO 1 L R + + B IM * The shape of the connector varies depending on the area code. Notes on antenna hookups • To prevent noise pickup, keep the AM loop antenna away from the receiver and other components. • If you have - Sony STR-DE185 | Operating Instructions - Page 8
Audio/Video component hookups Video Component Hookups VCR VCR OUTPUT LINE L R R A A A ç ç OUT IN ANTENNA AM y FM 75Ω COAXIAL CD IN L MD/TAPE OUT IN R VIDEO 1 AUDIO IN L R SPEAKERS A B B IMPEDANCE USE 8-16Ω ç ç A OUTPUT LINE L R OUT A IN A INPUT OUTPUT LINE LINE L R - Sony STR-DE185 | Operating Instructions - Page 9
Speaker A (L) e Ee E B ANTENNA AM y FM 75Ω COAXIAL CD IN L MD/TAPE OUT IN R VIDEO 1 AUDIO IN L R B A A B B IMPEDANCE USE 8-16Ω B B E e Ee Speaker B* (R) volume before you turn off the receiver. When you turn on the receiver, the volume remains at the level you turn off the - Sony STR-DE185 | Operating Instructions - Page 10
ends of each speaker cord does not touch another speaker terminal, the stripped end of another speaker cord or the metal parts of the receiver. Examples of poor conditions of the speaker cord Selecting the speaker system To drive the speakers, select the speaker system as follows. The SPEAKERS - Sony STR-DE185 | Operating Instructions - Page 11
To a wall outlet * The configuration and shape of AC outlets vary according to the model and country to which the receiver is shipped. Connecting the AC power cord Connect the AC power cord(s) of your audio/ video components to a wall outlet. Caution Make sure that the total power consumption of - Sony STR-DE185 | Operating Instructions - Page 12
you want to use. To select VCR MD or Tape deck CD player Built in tuner Press VIDEO 1 or VIDEO 2 MD/TAPE CD TUNER After turning on the component you selected, select the component and play the program source. • After selecting VCR, turn on the TV and set the TV's video input to match the - Sony STR-DE185 | Operating Instructions - Page 13
by their Program Service name, then assigned a 2-character preset code. For more details on RDS, see page 16. Regular FM stations are assigned 2-character preset codes and stored after the RDS station. When done, "FINISH" appears in the display momentarily and the receiver returns to the - Sony STR-DE185 | Operating Instructions - Page 14
, press TUNING/CHAR -. • If "STEREO" flashes in the display and the FM stereo reception is poor, press FM MODE to change to monaural (MONO). You will not be able to enjoy the stereo effect, but the sound will be less distorted. To return to stereo mode, press FM MODE again. The tuning scale differs - Sony STR-DE185 | Operating Instructions - Page 15
or "C" appears in the display. 5 Press the numeric buttons models of area code CEL, CEK: PRESET/PTY SELECT + or PRESET/PTY SELECT - . Using the preset codes You can tune directly to a preset station by entering its preset number on the receiver or the supplied remote. 1 Press TUNER. The last received - Sony STR-DE185 | Operating Instructions - Page 16
for details. Receiving RDS broadcasts Simply select a station on the FM band using direct tuning (page 13), automatic tuning (page 14), or preset tuning (page 14). When you tune in a station that provides RDS services, the program station name normally appears in the display. Note RDS may not work - Sony STR-DE185 | Operating Instructions - Page 17
Receiving Broadcasts Description of program types Program type indication NEWS AFFAIRS INFO SPORT EDUCATE DRAMA CULTURE SCIENCE VARIED POP M ROCK M EASY M LIGHT M CLASSICS OTHER M WEATHER FINANCE - Sony STR-DE185 | Operating Instructions - Page 18
appears in the display. If you've Models of area code CEL, CEK only) You cannot change the name of an RDS station. Recording Before you begin, make sure you've connected all components properly. Recording on an audio tape or MiniDisc You can record on a cassette tape or MiniDisc using the receiver - Sony STR-DE185 | Operating Instructions - Page 19
medium. To resume audio recording from the original medium, select the video source again. Using the Sleep Timer You can set the receiver to turn off automatically at a specified time. Press SLEEP on the front panel (except for models of area code CEL, CEK) or on the remote while the power is - Sony STR-DE185 | Operating Instructions - Page 20
short circuit ("PROTECT" flashes). Turn off the receiver, eliminate the short-circuit problem and turn on the power again. There is no sound from a specific component. • Check that the component is connected correctly to the audio input jacks for that component. • Check that the cord(s) used for the - Sony STR-DE185 | Operating Instructions - Page 21
the audio components Use FM station. The RDS information that you want does not appear.* Contact the radio station and find out whether they actually provide the service in question. If so, the service may be temporarily out of order. * Models of area code CEL, CEK only. continued Receiver Outdoor FM - Sony STR-DE185 | Operating Instructions - Page 22
from 40 - 20,000 Hz; rated 100 watts per channel minimum RMS power, with no more than 0.09 % total harmonic distortion from 250 milliwatts to rated output (Models of area code U only). Amplifier section POWER OUTPUT Models of area code U Rated Power Output at Stereo Mode (8 ohms 40 Hz - 20 kHz, THD - Sony STR-DE185 | Operating Instructions - Page 23
mode) 0.5 W (for models of all area code) AC outlets Area code U CEL, CEK AC outlets 1 switched, 120 W/1A MAX 1 switched, 100 W MAX Dimensions 430 × 145 × 300 mm (167/8 × 56/8 × 116/8 in.) including projecting parts and controls Mass (Approx.) 7.0 kg (15 lb 7 oz) Supplied accessories FM - Sony STR-DE185 | Operating Instructions - Page 24
the sound from the receiver. Adjust the bass tone quality. Note When you press the function buttons (VIDEO 1, VIDEO 2, DVD), the input mode of the TV might not switch to the corresponding input mode that you want. In this case, press the TV/VIDEO button to switch the input mode of the TV. 24GB - Sony STR-DE185 | Operating Instructions - Page 25
Satellite other Sony audio/video (Press tuner/CD components. AV ?/1 player/VCD and ?/1 player/LD at the same player/DVD time) player/MD deck/DAT deck/Tape deck 0-9 Receiver Use with "SHIFT" button to select tuner preset station numeric input during DIRECT TUNING or MEMORY mode. CD - Sony STR-DE185 | Operating Instructions - Page 26
Function Selects the channel entry mode, either one or two digit. Selects input signal: TV input or video input. Adjust the volume of the TV. Selects preset TV channels. Notes • Some functions explained in this section may not work depending on the model of the receiver. • The above explanation - Sony STR-DE185 | Operating Instructions - Page 27
7 VCR (command mode VTR 2*) 8 VCR (command mode VTR 3*) 9 TV 0 DSS (Digital Satellite Receiver) >10 DVD VCD player ENTER . * Sony VCRs are operated with a VTR 1, 2 or 3 setting. These correspond to Beta, 8MM and VHS respectively. Now you can use the MD/TAPE button to control the tape deck - Sony STR-DE185 | Operating Instructions - Page 28
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FM Stereo
FM-AM Receiver
Operating Instructions
4-238-304-
11
(2)
STR-DE185
Owner’s Record
The model and serial numbers are located on the rear panel.
Record the serial number
in the space provided below. Refer to them whenever you call upon your Sony dealer
regarding this product.
Model No. STR-DE185
Serial No.
© 2002 Sony Corporation
GB