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  • Sony STR-DE698/B | Operating Instructions - Page 1
    FM/AM Receiver Operating Instructions Owner's Record The model and serial numbers are located on the rear of the unit. Record the serial number in the space provided below. Refer to them whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product. Model No. Serial No. STR-DE698 ©2005 Sony
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    magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons. This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance. WARNING This equipment has been tested and found to comply with
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    in this manual are for model STR-DE698. Check your model number by looking at the lower right corner of the front panel. In this manual, the models of area code U is used for illustration purposes unless stated otherwise. • The instructions in this manual describe the controls on the receiver. You
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    levels and balance 22 - TEST TONE Amplifier Operation Selecting the component 23 Listening to multi channel sound.......... 24 - MULTI CH IN Listening to FM/AM radio 24 Storing FM stations automatically ........ 25 - AUTOBETICAL (Models of area code CEL, CEK only) Presetting radio stations
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    with MULTI CH OUTPUT jacks, etc. This connection is used to output the audio decoded by the component's internal multi channel decoder through this receiver. c) Model equipped only with AUDIO OUT L/R jacks, etc. d) Model with component video (Y, PB/CB/B-Y, PR/CR/R-Y) input jacks. continued 5GB
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    optional connection cords (A to H) (not supplied). A Audio cord White (L) Red (R) B Audio/video cord Yellow (video) White (L/audio) Red (R/audio) C Video cord Yellow D S-video cord E Optical digital cord F Coaxial digital cord G Monaural audio cord Black Tip Audio cord A can be torn into two
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    IN AUDIO OUT AUDIO IN DVD VIDEO 2 VIDEO 1 R SUB FRONT SURROUND WOOFER SUB MULTI CH IN WOOFER E OUTPUT DIGITAL OPTICAL A OUTPUT AUDIO OUT L R Satellite tuner Note You can also listen to the sound of your TV by connecting your TV's audio output jacks to the VIDEO 2 AUDIO IN jacks on the receiver
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    VIDEO IN VIDEO OUT VIDEO IN VIDEO OUT DVD IN VIDEO 2 MONITOR IN OUT S-VIDEO S-VIDEO S-VIDEO S-VIDEO S-VIDEO IN IN OUT IN OUT L L L L L AUDIO CENTER OUT R IN IN R OUT IN AUX SA-CD/CD MD/TAPE R R AUDIO IN AUDIO IN AUDIO OUT AUDIO IN DVD VIDEO 2 VIDEO 1 R SUB FRONT SURROUND
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    digital connections. • The sound is not output when you play a Super Audio CD on the Super Audio CD player connected to the SA-CD/CD OPTICAL IN or SA-CD/CD COAXIAL IN jack on this receiver. Connect to the analog input jacks (SA-CD/CD IN jacks). Refer to the operating instructions supplied with the
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    IN AUX SA-CD/CD MD/TAPE R R AUDIO IN AUDIO IN AUDIO OUT AUDIO IN DVD VIDEO 2 VIDEO 1 R SUB FRONT SURROUND WOOFER SUB MULTI CH IN WOOFER AA GG L CENTER R SUB FRONT SURROUND WOOFER MULTI CH OUT DVD player, Super Audio CD player, Multi channel decoder, etc. Tip This connection also allows you
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    VIDEO IN VIDEO OUT VIDEO IN VIDEO OUT DVD IN VIDEO 2 MONITOR IN OUT S-VIDEO S-VIDEO S-VIDEO S-VIDEO S-VIDEO IN IN OUT IN OUT L L L L L AUDIO CENTER OUT R IN IN R OUT IN AUX SA-CD/CD MD/TAPE R R AUDIO IN AUDIO IN AUDIO OUT AUDIO IN DVD VIDEO 2 VIDEO 1 R SUB FRONT SURROUND
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    /Tape deck, etc. Super Audio CD/ CD player MD/Tape deck Note If you have an individual audio component (except PHONO), connect the LINE OUT jacks on the CD player, tape deck or MD deck to the AUX IN jacks on the receiver so that you can listen to stereo sources in surround sound. 12GB
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    VIDEO IN VIDEO OUT VIDEO IN VIDEO OUT DVD VIDEO 2 MONITOR IN IN OUT S-VIDEO S-VIDEO S-VIDEO S-VIDEO S-VIDEO IN IN OUT IN OUT L L L L L AUDIO CENTER OUT R IN IN R OUT IN AUX SA-CD/CD MD/TAPE R R AUDIO IN AUDIO IN AUDIO OUT AUDIO IN DVD VIDEO 2 VIDEO 1 R SUB FRONT SURROUND
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    IN AUDIO OUT AUDIO IN DVD VIDEO 2 VIDEO 1 R SUB FRONT SURROUND WOOFER SUB MULTI CH IN WOOFER * * The shape of the connector varies depending on the area code. Notes • To prevent noise pickup, keep the AM loop antenna away from the receiver and other components. • Be sure to fully extend the FM
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    of DVD software recorded in the Surround EX format if you connect one additional surround back speaker (6.1 channel) or two surround back speakers (7.1 channel) (see "Selecting the surround back decoding mode" on page 35). Example of 7.1 channel speaker system configuration Center speaker Front
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    Required cords A Speaker cords (not supplied) (+) (-) B Monaural audio cord (not supplied) Black Front speaker (Right) Surround back speaker (Right)** Center speaker Surround back speaker (Left)** e Ee Ee Ee E A A A A SPEAKERS FRONT B* NT VIDEO Y PB/CB /B-Y PR/CR /R-Y MONITOR OUT R
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    code. Notes • The AC OUTLET(s) on the rear of the receiver is a switched outlet, which supplies power to the connected component only while the receiver of the component(s) connected to the receiver's AC OUTLET(s) does not exceed the wattage stated on the rear panel. Do not connect high-wattage
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    Performing initial setup operations Before using the receiver for the first time, initialize the receiver by performing the following procedure. This procedure can also be used to return settings you have made to their factory defaults. Use the buttons on the receiver for the operation. 1 Press ?/1
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    supplied "Easy Setup Guide". x SW surround effects when using multi channel surround sound, select "SMALL" to activate the bass redirection circuitry and output the front channel bass frequencies from the sub woofer. When the front speakers are set to "SMALL", the center, surround and surround back
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    connect surround back speaker, select "NO". Tips • a)-c) correspond to the following Dolby Pro Logic modes a) NORMAL b) PHANTOM c) 3 STEREO • The "LARGE" and "SMALL" settings for each speaker determine whether the internal sound processor will cut the bass signal from that channel. When the bass is
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    to your listening position (D on page 20). If you connect two surround back speakers and both surround back speakers are not placed an equal distance from your listening position, set the distance to the closest speaker. Tip The receiver lets you to input the speaker position in terms of distance
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    explanation, we recommend that you playback multi channel surround encoded software and select the setting that provides a good sense of spaciousness and that best succeeds in forming a cohesive space between the surround sound from the surround speakers and the sound of the front speakers. If you
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    Amplifier Operation Selecting the component 1 Press input buttons to select the input. To select the Press VCR VIDEO 1 Satellite tuner VIDEO 2 Camcorder or video game VIDEO 3 DVD player DVD MD or tape deck MD/TAPE Super Audio CD or CD player SA-CD/CD Built-in tuner (FM/AM) TUNER FM
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    DECODING indicator lights up when the receiver is decoding multi channel sources. However, this indicator does not light up if you select 2CH STEREO mode. Listening to FM/AM radio You can listen to FM and AM broadcasts through the built-in tuner. Before operation, make sure you have connected the
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    Amplifier Operation Direct tuning You can enter the frequency of the station you want directly. Use the remote for the operation. 1 Press TUNER repeatedly to select the FM or AM band. The last received station is tuned in. Tip You can also use TUNER FM/AM on the receiver. 2 Press D.TUNING. 3 Press
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    the FM or AM band. The last received station is tuned in. 2 Press PRESET TUNING + or PRESET TUNING - repeatedly to select the preset station you want. Each time you press the button, you can select the preset station as follows: tA1yA2y...yA0yB1yB2y...yB0T tC0y...yC2yC1T Using the remote 1 Press
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    code CEL, CEK only) This receiver also allows you to use RDS (Radio Data System), which enables radio stations to send additional information along with the regular program signal. You can also display RDS information. Notes • RDS is operable only for FM celebrity interviews, panel games, and comedy
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    DISPLAY, the display will change cyclically as follows: Index name of the input* t Selected input t Sound field currently applied When the tuner is selected Program Service name** or preset station name* t Frequency t Program Type indication** t Radio Text indication** t Current Time indication
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    37). G NEO:6: Lights up when DTS Neo:6 Cinema/ Music mode decoding is activated. H Tuner indicators: Lights up when using the receiver to tune in radio stations, etc. See pages 24-28 for tuner operations. Note "RDS" appears for models of area code CEL, CEK only. I EQ: Lights up when the equalizer
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    the channels being played back. The boxes around the letters vary to show how the receiver downmixes the source sound (based on the speakers settings). L (Front Left), R (Front Right), C (Center (monaural)), SL (Surround Left), SR (Surround Right), S (Surround (monaural or the surround components
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    Enjoying Surround Sound Enjoying Surround Sound Using only the front speakers In this mode, the receiver outputs the sound from the front left/right speakers only. There is no sound from the sub woofer. Listening to 2 channel stereo sources (2CH STEREO) Standard 2 channel stereo sources completely
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    audio signal automatically In this mode, the receiver automatically detects the type of audio signal being input (Dolby Digital, DTS, standard 2 channel stereo, etc.) and performs the proper decoding if necessary. This mode presents the sound as it was recorded/ encoded, without adding any surround
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    music is featured in the soundtrack. About CINEMA STUDIO EX modes CINEMA STUDIO EX modes are suitable for watching motion picture DVDs (etc.), with multi channel surround effects. You can reproduce the sound characteristics of Sony Pictures Entertainment's dubbing studio in your home. The CINEMA
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    can select only from the following sound fields. x HP 2CH (HEADPHONE 2CH) Outputs the sound in 2 channel (stereo). Standard 2 channel stereo sources completely bypass the sound field processing and multi channel surround formats are downmixed to 2 channels. x HP MULTI (HEADPHONE MULTI) Outputs the
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    Enjoying Surround Sound Selecting the surround back decoding mode - SURR BACK DECODING This function lets you select the decoding mode for the surround back signals of the multi channel input stream. By decoding the surround back signal of DVD software (etc.) recorded in Dolby Digital EX, DTS-ES
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    are DVD specific signals not used in movie theaters. e) When two surround back speakers are connected, the output channel will be 7.1 channels. Note There may be no sound from the surround back speaker in Dolby Digital EX mode. Some discs have no Dolby Digital EX flag even though the packages
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    initial settings are underlined. VIDEO 2 VIDEO 1, VIDEO 2, VIDEO 3 DVD VIDEO 1, VIDEO 3, DVD Note You cannot assign a visual input to more than one component video input. Switching the audio input mode for digital components - INPUT MODE You can switch the audio input mode for components which have
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    setup items you can adjust in each menu vary depending on the sound field. Certain setup sound field. 1 Start playing a source encoded with multi channel surround when the surround back speaker selection parameter is set to "SINGLE" in the SET UP menu (page 20). ** Only when the surround back speaker
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    surround effect in 3 levels - MIN (minimum effect), STD (standard effect) and MAX (maximum effect). Note This parameter is valid only when you use a sound field selected with the MOVIE or MUSIC buttons. Resetting sound fields to the initial settings Use the buttons on the receiver for the operation
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    DECODING to set the surround back decoding mode (page 35). For details on each decoding mode, see page 36. • OFF • AUTO • ON Note This parameter is valid only in the A.F.D. mode except for Dolby Pro Logic IIx mode (page 31). x A.V.SYNC. X (Time alignment) • Y (Yes) The audio output is delayed so
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    the main language will be output. • S (Sub) Sound of the sub language will be output. • M+S (Main + Sub) Mixed sound of both the main and sub languages will be output. x COMP. V. A. (Component video input assignment) Lets you assign the component video input to another visual input. For details, see
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    the receiver's display. Use the buttons on the receiver for the operation. 1 To index a preset station Press TUNER FM/AM repeatedly to select the FM . Note (Models of area code CEL, CEK only) When you name an RDS station and tune in the station, the Program Service name appears instead of the name
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    Sleep Timer You can set the receiver to turn off automatically at a specified time. Use the remote for the operation. 1 Press ALT to light , "SLEEP" lights up in the display. Tip To check the remaining time before the receiver turns off, press ALT to light up the button (page 46), then press SLEEP.
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    not be able to record from the sources. Recording on a video tape You can record from a VCR, a TV or a DVD player using the receiver. You can also add audio from a variety of audio sources when editing a video tape. See the operating instructions of your VCR or DVD player if you need help. 1 Select
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    / MAIN TV CH VIDEO MENU TEST WIDE TONE ef ed es ea e; wl wk wj wh wg wf wd ws wa w; ql qk* qj qh qg qf * The H, TV VOL +, TV CH + and MASTER VOL + buttons have a tactile dot. Use the tactile dot as a reference when operating the receiver and other audio/video components. continued
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    The tables below show the settings of each button. Remote Button Operations Function A.F.D. 7 Receiver Selects the decoding mode for audio sound. ALT wd Remote When ALT button lights up, it changes the remote key function to activate those buttons with orange printing. ANGLE 7 DVD player/
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    Exits the menu. RM SET UP Remote 2 To set up the remote. SA-CD/CD Receiver 6 To listen to Super Audio CD or compact disc. SB Receiver DECODING wh Selects the surround back decoding modes. SEARCH MODE ws SHIFT 9 DVD player Receiver Selects searching mode. Press to select the unit for
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    disc recorder/ Hard disc recorder/PSX TV/ Selects the channel Satellite tuner/ entry mode, either one Blu-ray disc or two digit. recorder/ Hard disc recorder/PSX Receiver Turns the receiver on or off. Remote Button ./> 8 m/M 9 N q; X w; Operations Function VCR/ CD player/ VCD player/ LD
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    to control your audio/video equipment. For details, refer "Programming the remote" on page 50. • To activate the buttons with orange printing, press ALT first before pressing the buttons. • Before you use the V/v/B/b button for receiver operation, press MAIN MENU. To operate other components, press
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    and the remote command mode buttons. Selecting the command mode You can switch the command mode (AV1 and AV2) of the remote. If the command mode of the receiver and the remote is different, you cannot use the remote to operate the receiver. To change the command mode of the receiver, see page
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    Operations Using the Remote RM-AAP001 To cancel programming Press RM SET UP during any step. The remote automatically exits the programming mode TV/VIDEO 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
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    216 211, 212 213, 214 215, 216 217, 218 To control an LD player Maker SONY PIONEER Code(s) 601, 602, 603 606 To control a video CD player Maker SONY Code(s) 605 To control a VCR Maker SONY AIWA* AKAI BLAUPUNKT EMERSON FISHER GENERAL ELECTRIC GOLDSTAR GRUNDIG HITACHI ITT/NOKIA JVC MAGNAVOX
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    Operations Using the Remote RM-AAP001 To control a TV Maker SONY DAEWOO FISHER GOLDSTAR GRUNDIG HITACHI ITT/NOKIA JVC MAGNAVOX MITSUBISHI/MGA NEC PANASONIC PHILIPS PIONEER RCA/PROSCAN SAMSUNG SANYO SHARP TELEFUNKEN THOMSON TOSHIBA ZENITH Code(s) 501, 502 504, 505, 506, 507, 515, 544 508 503, 511,
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    cabinet, panel and controls with a soft cloth slightly moistened with a mild detergent solution. Do not use any type of abrasive pad, scouring powder or solvent such as alcohol or benzine. If you have any question or problem concerning your receiver, please consult your nearest Sony dealer. 54GB
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    receiver, use this troubleshooting guide to help you remedy the problem. There is no sound or only a very low-level sound no page 40). There is no sound or only a very low-level sound is heard from the center/surround/ surround back speakers. • Select the CINEMA STUDIO EX mode (page 33). • Adjust
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    the receiver and video component (pages 8 and 11). The DIGITAL OPTICAL MD/TAPE OUT jack flashes red. • When "AUTO IN" is selected for INPUT MODE, the jack flashes red when no digital audio signal is input. This depends on the INPUT MODE function, and is not a malfunction. * Models of area code CEL
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    to control your audio/video equipment. For details, refer "Programming the remote" on page 50. • To activate the buttons with orange printing, press ALT first before pressing the buttons. • Before you use the V/v/B/b button for receiver operation, press MAIN MENU. To operate other components, press
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    , from 20 - 20,000 Hz; rated 90 watts per channel minimum RMS power, with no more than 0.09% total harmonic distortion from 250 milliwatts to rated output. Amplifier section Power Output Models of area code U, CA Rated Power Output at Stereo Mode (8 ohms 20 Hz - 20 kHz, THD 0.09%) 90 W + 90
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    code AR Rated Power Output at Stereo Mode sound output. 3) Measured under the following conditions: Area code AR Power requirements 220 V AC, 50 Hz Frequency response MULTI CH IN, SA-CD/ CD, MD/TAPE, DVD, AUX, VIDEO 1, 2, 3 10 Hz - 70 kHz +0.5/-2 dB (with sound 500 mV VIDEO 1 (AUDIO OUT)
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    , turn off the receiver. While holding down Video section Inputs/Outputs Video: S-video: 1 Vp-p, 75 ohms Y: 1 Vp-p, 75 ohms C: 0.286 Vp-p, 75 ohms 60GB COMPONENT VIDEO FM wire antenna (1) AM loop antenna (1) Remote commander RM-AAP001 (1) R6 (size-AA) batteries (2) For details on the area code
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    wl (26, 60) SA-CD/CD wd (23) SPEAKERS (OFF/A/B/A+B) 2 (16, 43, 55) SURR BACK DECODING qf (35) TUNER FM/AM ws (23, 24, 25, 26, 42) TUNING -/+ e; (24, 60) VIDEO 1 wk (23) VIDEO 2 wj (23) VIDEO 3 wh (23) VIDEO 3 IN/PORTABLE AV IN (jacks) ea (13) NUMBERS AND SYMBOLS 2CH (button/indicator) q; (31, 34
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    tuning 24 C Changing display 28 Clearing receiver's memory 18 CUSTOMIZE menu 40 D Digital Cinema Sound 33 Direct tuning 25 Dual Mono 41 video tape 44 on an audio tape or MD 44 Remote commander 45-53 S Selecting component 23 sound field 33-34 speaker system 43 SET UP menu 18 Sleep Timer 43 Sound
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FM Stereo
FM/AM Receiver
Operating Instructions
Owner’s Record
The model and serial numbers are located on the rear of the unit. Record the serial
number in the space provided below. Refer to them whenever you call upon your
Sony dealer regarding this product.
Model No.
Serial No.
STR-DE698