Sony STR-K502 Operating Instructions - Page 3

About This Manual The instructions in this manual are for the STR-DE575 and STR-K502. Check your model number by looking at the lower right corner of the front panel or lower right corner of the remote. In this manual, the STR-DE575 and the remote commander RM-U305 are used for illustration purposes unless stated otherwise. Any difference in operation is clearly indicated in the text, for example, "STR-DE575 only". About area codes The area code of the player you purchased is shown on the lower portion of the rear panel (see the illustration below). ERS IMPEDANCE USE 8 - 16Ω CENTER FRONT R L R L 4-XXX-XXX-XX AA Area code Any differences in operation, according to the area code, are clearly indicate in the text, for example, "Models of area code AA only". Conventions • The instructions in this manual describe the controls on the receiver. You can also use the controls on the supplied remote if they have the same or similar names as those on the receiver. • The following icon is used in this manual: z Indicates hints and tips for making the task easier. This receiver incorporates Dolby* Digital and Pro Logic Surround and the DTS** Digital Surround System. * Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. "Dolby", "Pro Logic" and the double-D symbol a are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. Confidential unpublished Works. © 1992-1997 Dolby Laboratories. All rights reserved. **Manufactured under license from Digital Theater Systems, Inc. US Pat. No. 5,451,942, 5,956,674, 5,974,380, 5,978,762 and other world-wide patents issued and pending. "DTS" and "DTS Digital Surround" are registered trademarks of Digital Theater Systems, Inc. Copyright 1996, 2000 Digital Theater Systems, Inc. All Rights Reserved. TABLE OF CONTENTS Hooking Up the Components 4 Unpacking 4 Antenna Hookups 5 Audio Component Hookups 6 Video Component Hookups 7 Digital Component Hookups 8 MULTI CH IN Hookups 9 Other Hookups 10 Hooking Up and Setting Up the Speaker System 11 Speaker System Hookup 12 Performing Initial Setup Operations 14 Multi Channel Surround Setup 15 Before You Use Your Receiver 19 Location of Parts and Basic Operations 21 Front Panel Parts Descriptions 21 Enjoying Surround Sound 25 Selecting a Sound Field 26 Understanding the Multi-Channel Surround Displays 30 Customizing Sound Fields 32 Receiving Broadcasts 36 Direct Tuning 38 Automatic Tuning 38 Preset Tuning 39 Other Operations 40 Naming Preset Stations and Program Sources 41 Recording 41 Using the Sleep Timer 42 Adjustment Using the SET UP Button 43 Additional Information 44 Troubleshooting 44 Specifications 46 Glossary 48 Settings Using SURR, LEVEL, EQ, and SET UP buttons 49 Remote Button Description 50 Index 58 3