Sony STR-DE1015G Operating Instructions - Page 3

For customers in the USA For detailed safety precautions, see the "IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS" leaflet. Table of contents Welcome! 4 If you have any question or problem concerning your receiver, please consult your nearest Sony dealer. About This Manual Hooking Up the System Hookup Overview 5 Infrared (IR) Repeater Hookups 7 Antenna Hookups 7 ,Audio Component Hookups 8 Speaker System Hookups 9 TV / VCR Hookups 11 Digital Component Hookups (STR-DE1015G only) 13 AC Hookups 14 The instructions in this manual are for models STR-DE1015G, STRDE815G and STR-D760Z. Check your model number by looking at the upper right corner of the front panel. Functionally, the main difference between the models is that the STR-DE1015G is equipped with a Dolby Digital (AC-3) decoder and the STR-DE815G and STR-D760Z are not. In this manual, the STR-DE1015G is the model used for illustration purposes, any difference in operation is clearly indicated in the text, for example, "STR-DE1015G only." This manual is divided into three sections; Getting Started, On-screen Operations and Front Panel Operations. The "Getting Started" section describes connections, how to set up the remote for on-screen control, and Dolby Surround. The "On-Screen Operations" section describes how to operate the receiver using the remote to manipulate the on-screen display on your TV screen. The remote lets you perform almost all of the receiver operations. You can also control the receiver without the remote. The "Front Panel Operations" section describes how to operate the receiver Using the tront panel controls. In addition, for the USA and Canadian models, this section also explains how to use the remote short-cut buttons. Setting Up the Remote for On-Screen Control Using the Remote 15 Registering a TV (or Monitor) 17 Registering Audio and Video Components 19 Dolby Surround Setup Dolby Digital (AC-3) (STR-DE1015G only) 22 Dolby Pro Logic (STR-DE815G and STR-D760Z) 24 Playback/Recording Selecting a Component 26 Watching TV or Video Programs 28 Tuning and Presetting Radio Stations 29 Recording 31 Sound Adjustment Using the Pre-programmed Sound Field 33 Customizing the Sound Fields 37 Additional Operations and Settings Registering Desired Component (User IR setting) 42 Indexing 43 Playing Sources Automatically (Auto Play) 44 Starting a Source Automatically at Power On (Auto Start) 44 Starting Several Components in Sequence Automatically (Macro Play) 45 Adjusting the Sensitivity of the Remote 46 Changing the Display Settings 46 Using the Sleep Timer 48 Operating a CD Changer 48 Front Panel Operations (Remote Short-cuts: USA and Canada only) Front Panel Descriptions 51 Remote Descriptions 52 Selecting a Component 53 Tuning Radio Stations 54 Recording 55 Adjusting the Sound 55 Customizing the Receiver Operations 57 Indexing 59 Playing Audio Sources Without the 'TV (Flasher) (except tor USA and Canada) oil The tollowing icon is used in this manual: Indicates Innis and tips tor V making the task easier. Additional Information Troubleshooting 01 Specifications 03 (llossary Index tl;ack. Co to to tD r 3 3