Sony STR-DE485 Operating Instructions

Sony STR-DE485 - Audio/Video Receiver With Surround Sound Manual

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  • Sony STR-DE485 | Operating Instructions - Page 1
    (1) 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-DE585/DE485E/DE485
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    alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in Sony Corporation has determined that this product meets the ENERGY STAR® guidelines for energy efficiency. This receiver incorporates Dolby* Digital and Pro Logic Surround and the DTS** Digital Surround
  • Sony STR-DE485 | Operating Instructions - Page 3
    the input audio signal 23 Selecting a sound field 23 Using only the front speakers (2 Channel Stereo 25 Enjoying stereo sound in multi channel (Dolby Pro Logic II 25 Understanding the multi channel surround displays 26 Customizing sound fields 27 Receiving Broadcasts Storing FM stations
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    except for STR-DE585 area code CA) Note for the supplied remote For RM-PP506 (STR-DE585 area code CA only) The VIDEO 3, TV/SAT, AUX, PHONO, AUDIO SPLIT, NIGHT MODE, EQ/TONE, ON SCREEN, /10, /11, /12, 3RD, 2ND ROOM and SOURCE buttons on the remote are not available. For RM-U306 (STR-DE485E only) The
  • Sony STR-DE485 | Operating Instructions - Page 5
    , 27, 35, 36) MODE wj (24, 50) MULTI CHANNEL DECODING (indicator) (Except for STR-DE485E) 7 (21) MULTI CH IN (Except for STR-DE485E) qf (21) MUTING wf (21, 49) N - S NAME 8 (35) PHONES (jack) ek (21) PRESET/PTY SELECT +/- (Models of area code CEL, CEK only) 3 (32, 33) PRESET TUNING +/- (Except for
  • Sony STR-DE485 | Operating Instructions - Page 6
    connections firmly to avoid hum and noise. • When connecting an audio/video cord, 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. • When you connect optical digital cords, insert
  • Sony STR-DE485 | Operating Instructions - Page 7
    IN AUDIO IN AUDIO OUT AUDIO IN SUB MD/ TAPE DVD/LD VIDEO 2 VIDEO 1 WOOFER * 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. • Be sure to fully extend the FM wire
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    DIGITAL OPTICAL VIDEO 2 IN INPUT OUTPUT LINE LINE L R A A OUT IN ç ç ANTENNA AM MONITOR DVD/LD IN COAXIAL FM 75Ω COAXIAL VIDEO IN VIDEO IN VIDEO OUT VIDEO IN VIDEO OUT L CENTER R SUB FRONT SURROUND WOOFER MULTI CH IN AUDIO OUT L R IN CD OUT IN AUDIO IN AUDIO IN AUDIO OUT AUDIO IN
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    or VCR OUTPUT VIDEO OUT AUDIO OUT L R Ç OUT IN B B INPUT OUTPUT VIDEO VIDEO IN OUT AUDIO AUDIO IN OUT L R VCR Note on video component hookups You can connect your TV's audio output jacks to the VIDEO 2 AUDIO IN jacks on the receiver and apply sound effects to the audio from the TV
  • Sony STR-DE485 | Operating Instructions - Page 10
    DVD player and satellite tuner (etc.) to the receiver's digital input jacks to bring the multi channel surround sound of a movie theater into your home. To fully enjoy multi channel surround sound, five speakers (two front speakers, two surround speakers, and a center speaker) and a sub woofer are
  • Sony STR-DE485 | Operating Instructions - Page 11
    , the multi channel input jacks can be used to connect an external multi channel decoder. To fully enjoy multi channel surround sound, five speakers (two front speakers, two surround speakers, and a center speaker) and a sub woofer are required. Refer to the operating instructions supplied with your
  • Sony STR-DE485 | Operating Instructions - Page 12
    IMPEDANCE USE 8 - 16Ω SURROUND R L CENTER FRONT R L R L R L Setting the voltage selector If your receiver has a voltage selector on of this receiver to a wall outlet, connect the speaker system to the receiver (page 13). Connect the AC power cord(s) of your audio/ video components to
  • Sony STR-DE485 | Operating Instructions - Page 13
    ) Black (+) (-) Black Active sub woofer INPUT AUDIO IN Front speaker (R) E B A Ee Front speaker (L) A MONITOR VIDEO OUT AUDIO OUT SUB WOOFER SPEAKERS IMPEDANCE USE 8 - 16Ω SURROUND R L CENTER FRONT R L R L R L A A A E Ee Ee Surround speaker Surround speaker Center speaker
  • Sony STR-DE485 | Operating Instructions - Page 14
    If the cords are reversed, the sound will be distorted and will lack bass. • If you use speakers with low maximum input rating, adjust the volume carefully a speaker other than the one whose name is currently displayed on the receiver, the speaker may be short-circuited. If this happens, check the
  • Sony STR-DE485 | Operating Instructions - Page 15
    All preset stations are reset or cleared. • All sound field parameters are reset to their factory settings. • All index names (of preset stations and surround setup For the best possible surround sound, all speakers should be the same distance from the listening position (A). However, the receiver
  • Sony STR-DE485 | Operating Instructions - Page 16
    surround setup (continued) When placing surround speaker size and the sub woofer selection has been preset to NORM. SP. You can adjust the speaker size has been programmed to optimize the sound balance. If you use Sony's Micro Satellite Speakers, select MICRO ** Models of area code U, CA only. 16GB
  • Sony STR-DE485 | Operating Instructions - Page 17
    speakers. • If you do not connect surround speakers, select "NO".*3 Tip *1-*3 correspond to the following Dolby Pro Logic modes *1 NORMAL *2 PHANTOM *3 3 STEREO Tip Internally, the LARGE and SMALL settings for each speaker determine whether the internal sound processor will cut the bass signal from
  • Sony STR-DE485 | Operating Instructions - Page 18
    surround setup surround speakers. Surround speaker distance should be set from a distance equal to the front speaker distance (A on page 15) to a distance 4.5 meters (15 feet) closer to your listening position (C on page 15). Tip The receiver allows you to input to enjoy surround sound. Please note
  • Sony STR-DE485 | Operating Instructions - Page 19
    . XXX)* This parameter lets you specify the location of your surround speakers for proper implementation of the Digital Cinema Sound surround modes. Refer to the illustration below. • Select "SIDE" if the location of your surround speakers corresponds to section A. • Select "MID" if the location of
  • Sony STR-DE485 | Operating Instructions - Page 20
    VOL +/- on the remote. Notes • The test tone cannot be output when the receiver is set to MULTI CH IN (STR-DE585 and STR-DE485 only). • The adjusted normal sound output after performing this procedure, see "Troubleshooting" on page 49 and take the appropriate measures to correct the problem. 20GB
  • Sony STR-DE485 | Operating Instructions - Page 21
    To Specify the digital audio signals input to the DIGITAL OPTICAL input jacks. Specify the analog audio signals input to the AUDIO IN (L/R) jacks. Note If 96 kHz digital signal is input, the tone, sound field and surround parameters do not function. MULTI CH IN (STR-DE585 and STR-DE485 only) Press
  • Sony STR-DE485 | Operating Instructions - Page 22
    appears only when you have assigned one to the component or preset station (page 35). Index name does not appear when only blank spaces have been entered, or it is the same as the function. ** During RDS reception only. (Models of area code CEL, CEK only. See page 33). DIMMER Press DIMMER repeatedly
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    speaker parameters before enjoying surround sound. Automatically decoding the input audio signal Press A.DEC. "AUTO DEC." appears in the display. This mode automatically detects the type of audio signal being input (Dolby Digital, DTS, or standard 2 channel stereo) and performs the proper decoding
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    able to hear any sound coming directly from the surround speakers. Selecting other sound fields Press MODE repeatedly to select the sound field you want. The current sound field is indicated in the display. x NORM.SURR. (Normal Surround) Software with multi channel surround audio signals is played
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    , we recommend that you choose "AUTO DEC." mode so that you can take advantage of your sub woofer to obtain the correct bass signal. Enjoying stereo sound in multi channel (Dolby Pro Logic II) (STR-DE585 only) The receiver can reproduce the stereo sound in multi channel through Dolby Pro Logic II
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    that INPUT MODE is NOT set to "ANALOG" (page 21). 4 MPEG: Lights up when MPEG signals are input. Note Only the front 2 channels are compatible with MPEG format. Multi channel surround sound is downmixed and output from the front 2 channels. 5 Tuner indicators: Lights up when using the receiver to
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    field. To get the most from multi channel surround sound Position your speakers and do the procedures described in "Multi channel surround setup" starting from page 15 before you customize a sound field. Adjusting the surround parameter The SURR menu contains parameter that let you customize various
  • Sony STR-DE485 | Operating Instructions - Page 28
    can be adjusted separately for MULTI CH IN (STR-DE585 and STR-DE485 only). Front balance ( L R BAL. L/R XXX) Lets you adjust the balance between front left and right speakers. Center level (CTR XXX dB) Lets you adjust the level of the center speaker. Surround left level (SUR.L. XXX dB) Lets you
  • Sony STR-DE485 | Operating Instructions - Page 29
    . TREB. (Treble) Lets you adjust the treble tone. Resetting customized sound fields to the factory settings 1 If the power is on, press ?/1 to turn off the power. 2 Hold down MODE and press ?/1. "SF. CLR." appears in the display and all sound fields are reset at once. 29GB Enjoying Surround Sound
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    by their Program Service name, then assigned a 2-character preset code. For more details on RDS, see page 33. 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-DE485 | Operating Instructions - Page 31
    ** For models of area code CEL, CEK: FM/AM. Preset tuning After you have tuned in stations using Direct Tuning or Automatic Tuning, you can preset them to the receiver. Then you can tune in any of the stations directly by entering its 2character preset code using the supplied remote. Up to 30 FM or
  • Sony STR-DE485 | Operating Instructions - Page 32
    the button, the receiver tunes in one preset station at a time, in the corresponding order and direction as follows: nA1˜A2˜...˜A0˜B1˜B2˜...˜B0N nC0˜...C2˜C1N * For models of area code CEL, CEK: PRESET/PTY SELECT + or PRESET/PTY SELECT -. Using the preset codes Use the supplied remote to perform the
  • Sony STR-DE485 | Operating Instructions - Page 33
    check with your local radio stations for details. Receiving RDS broadcasts Simply select a station on the FM band using direct tuning (page 30), automatic tuning (page 31), or preset tuning (page 31). When you tune in a station that provides RDS services, the RDS indicator lights up and the program
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    JAZZ COUNTRY NATION M OLDIES FOLK M DOCUMENT NONE Description Programs where members of the public express their views by phone or in a public forum Programs about travel. Not for announcements that are located by TP/TA Programs on recreational activities such as gardening, fishing, cooking, etc
  • Sony STR-DE485 | Operating Instructions - Page 35
    (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. See the operating instructions
  • Sony STR-DE485 | Operating Instructions - Page 36
    IN is selected analog audio signals of the current function is output from the REC OUT jacks (STR-DE585 and STR-DE485 only). Using the Sleep Timer You can set the receiver to turn off automatically at a specified time. Press SLEEP on the front panel (STRDE485E only) or on the remote while the power
  • Sony STR-DE485 | Operating Instructions - Page 37
    encoded in Dolby Surround. Besides, this mode can reproduce the sound in 5.1 channel when watching the videos of old movies or in the dubbed language. • When set to "II MUSIC", the receiver performs the Pro Logic II music mode decoding. This setting is ideal for the normal stereo sources, such as
  • Sony STR-DE485 | Operating Instructions - Page 38
    ) TV/VIDEO INPUT MODE 456 SEARCH AUDIO MODE SPLIT 789 WIDE CLEAR - /- - SHIFT >10 ANT ENTER TV/VTR 0 DISC D.TUNING /11 /10 /12 JUMP - SUB CH + POSITION SWAP m M.> - VOL + n N MUTING X D. SKIP/ P IN P CH/PRESET x AUTO DEC SOUND FIELD MODE 2CH PRESET AV TEST DISPLAY
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    Receiver VIDEO 2 Receiver VIDEO 3 Receiver DVD/LD Receiver TV/SAT Receiver AUX Receiver MD/TAPE Receiver CD/SACD Receiver TUNER Receiver PHONO INPUT MODE AUDIO SPLIT SHIFT Receiver Receiver Receiver Receiver D.TUNING Receiver AUTO DEC Receiver MODE +/- Receiver 2CH Receiver PRESET
  • Sony STR-DE485 | Operating Instructions - Page 40
    Remote Operations Function Button 0-9 Receiver Use with "SHIFT" button to select tuner preset station numeric input during DIRECT TUNING or MEMORY mode on the TV screen. TITLE/ GUIDE VCR/Satellite Displays title and guide. tuner/ DVD player AV MENU VCR/Satellite Displays menu. tuner
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    sound from TV. Activates the picture-inpicture function. Use to program the remote. Selects the mode of the remote. Selects 2ND AV output. * Only for Sony TVs with the picture-in-picture function. Notes • Some functions explained in this section may not work depending on the model of the receiver
  • Sony STR-DE485 | Operating Instructions - Page 42
    . Note that the remote can only control components that accept infrared wireless control signals. Note When you assign a component to the MONITOR button, you can operate the programmed component without changing the function of the receiver. 1 Press AV ?/1 while pressing down USE MODE. The indicator
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    and the maker of the component Use the numeric codes in the tables below to control non-Sony components and also Sony components that the remote is normally unable to control. Since the remote signal that a component accepts differs depending on the model and year of the component, more than one
  • Sony STR-DE485 | Operating Instructions - Page 44
    Programming the remote (continued) To control a VCR Maker SONY AIWA AKAI BLAUPUNKT EMERSON FISHER GENERAL ELECTRIC GOLDSTAR GRUNDIG HITACHI ITT/NOKIA JVC MAGNAVOX MITSUBISHI/MGA NEC PANASONIC PHILIPS PIONEER RCA/PROSCAN SAMSUNG SANYO SHARP TELEFUNKEN TOSHIBA ZENITH Code(s) 701, 702, 703, 704, 705,
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    - CH/PRESET + .> m M D.TUNING ENTER RETURN TV/VIDEO ANT TV/VTR D.SKIP N X x SOUND FIELD A.DEC MODE 2CH TEST TONE MAIN MENU MULTI CH MENU MUTING MASTER VOL TV VOL TV CH The tables below show the settings of each button. Remote Button SLEEP ?/1 Operations Receiver Receiver Function
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    other Sony audio/video (Press AV tuner/ components ?/1 and CD player/ ?/1 at VCD player/ the same LD player/ time) DVD 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
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    input mode that you want. In this case, press the TV/VIDEO button to switch the input mode of the TV. • Some functions explained in this section may not work depending on the model of the receiver is not available for set operation (STR-DE485E only). Operations Using the Remote RM-U306 47GB
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    5 LD player 6 VCR (command mode VTR 1*) VCR (command mode VTR 2*) VCR (command mode VTR 3*) TV DSS (Digital Satellite Receiver) DVD VCD player 7 8 9 0 >10 ENTER . * Sony VCRs are operated with a VTR 1, buttons to their factory setting Press ?/1, AV ?/1 and MASTER VOL - at the same time. 48GB
  • Sony STR-DE485 | Operating Instructions - Page 49
    using the receiver, use this troubleshooting guide to help you remedy the problem. Also, see "Checking the connections" on page 20 to verify that the connections are correct. Should any problem persist, consult your nearest Sony dealer. There is no sound or only a very low-level sound no matter
  • Sony STR-DE485 | Operating Instructions - Page 50
    digital output to the receiver's jack. When making this connection, be sure to set INPUT MODE manually (page 21). The receiver may not operate correctly if INPUT MODE is set to "AUTO IN". For details on DOLBY DIGITAL RF hookups, see the operating instructions supplied with your RF demodulator
  • Sony STR-DE485 | Operating Instructions - Page 51
    • Select the appropriate function on the receiver. • Set your TV to the appropriate input mode. • Move your TV away from the audio components. The remote does not function. • For RM-PP506 (STR-DE585 area code CA only). The VIDEO 3, TV/SAT, AUX, PHONO, AUDIO SPLIT, NIGHT MODE, EQ/TONE, ON SCREEN, /10
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    distortion from 250 milliwatts to rated output (STR-DE485 area code U only). Amplifier section POWER OUTPUT Models of area code U, CA Rated Power Output at Stereo Mode (8 ohms 40 Hz - 20 kHz, THD 0.09 %) STR-DE585*: 100 W + 100 W STR-DE485: 80 W + 80 W Reference Power Output (8 ohms 1 kHz
  • Sony STR-DE485 | Operating Instructions - Page 53
    oz) Supplied accessories FM wire antenna (1) AM loop antenna (1) • STR-DE585 only • Models of area code CA Remote commander RM-PP506 (1) R6 (size-AA) batteries (2) • Models of area code CEL, CEK Remote commander RM-U306 (1) R6 (size-AA) batteries (2) • STR-DE485E/DE485 only Remote commander RM-U306
  • Sony STR-DE485 | Operating Instructions - Page 54
    , MUSIC Page 27 28 16 37 1) For models of area code U, CA: 3 feet to 40 feet (1 foot steps) 2) For models of area code U, CA: between L R DIST. and 5 feet (1 foot steps) 3) For models of area code U, CA: between L R DIST. and 15 feet (1 foot steps) 4) STR-DE585 only. You can make various settings
  • Sony STR-DE485 | Operating Instructions - Page 55
    > D.RANGE COMP2) z z z z z z z z z z 1) STR-DE585 and STR-DE485 only. 2) These parameters may not operate depending on the source or adjustments. For details, see each item in "Adjusting the level parameters" (page 27). 3) When these sound fields are selected, there is no sound output from the sub
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FM Stereo
FM-AM Receiver
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STR-DE585
STR-DE485E
STR-DE485
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-DE585/DE485E/DE485
Serial No.
© 2002 Sony Corporation
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Operating Instructions