Sony STR-DE698/S Operating Instructions

Sony STR-DE698/S - 7.1 Channel A/v Receiver Manual

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    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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    pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. 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
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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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    the speaker 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
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    COAXIAL OUTPUT jack, etc. b) Model 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
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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 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 WOOFER SUB MULTI CH
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    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 WOOFER SUB MULTI CH
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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 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 WOOFER SUB MULTI CH
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    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 WOOFER SUB MULTI CH
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    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 WOOFER SUB MULTI CH
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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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    Connect your speakers to the receiver. This receiver allows you to use a 7.1 channel speaker system. To fully enjoy theater-like multi channel surround sound requires five speakers (two front speakers, a center speaker, and two surround speakers) and a sub woofer (5.1 channel). You can enjoy high
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    B* NT VIDEO Y PB/CB /B-Y PR/CR /R-Y MONITOR OUT R SURROUND BACK L + - - + CENTER SPEAKERS R FRONT A L L - + R FRONT B AUDIO OUT SUB WOOFER + - - + R SURROUND L SPEAKERS AC OUTLET e B INPUT AUDIO IN Sub woofer A A A E E E e e Surround speaker (Right) Surround speaker
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    220V 240V VOLTAGE SELECTOR AC OUTLET AC OUTLET* AC power cord * Except for models of area code AR. The configuration, shape and number of AC outlets vary according the rear of the receiver is a switched outlet, which supplies power to the connected component only while the receiver is turned on.
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    underlined. x XXXX SET (Speaker easy setup) • EASY If you want to set up your speakers automatically, select "EASY SET". You can select a pre-defined speaker pattern (see the supplied "Easy Setup Guide"). • NORM If you want to adjust the settings of each speaker manually, select "NORM SET". 18GB
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    to enter the selection. Check your speaker pattern using the supplied "Easy Setup Guide". x SW S.W. XXX (Sub woofer selection) • YES If you the surround speakers to "LARGE". • SMALL If the sound is distorted, or you feel a lack of surround effects when using multi channel surround sound, select
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    • SINGLE If you connect only one surround back speaker, select "SINGLE". The sound will be output to a maximum of 6.1 channels. • NO If you did not 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
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    while listening to the sound often results in much better surround sound. Give it a try! x SL SR XXXX/XX (Surround speaker position)* Lets you specify the location of your surround speakers for proper implementation of the surround effects in the Cinema Studio EX modes (page 33). 120˚ 100
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    speaker position is designed specifically for implementation of the Cinema Studio EX modes. For other sound fields, speaker position is not so critical. Those sound fields were designed under the premise that the surround speakers would be located behind the listening position, but presentation
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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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    as DVD or Super Audio CD. When MULTI CH IN is selected, the equalizer and sound field cannot be used. Press MULTI CH IN. Press again to cancel the MULTI CH IN function. When MULTI CHANNEL DECODING indicator lights up The MULTI CHANNEL DECODING indicator lights up when the receiver is decoding multi
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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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    listen to. Presetting radio stations 1 Press TUNER FM/AM repeatedly to select the FM or AM band. The last received station is tuned in. 2 Tune in the station yB0T tC0y...yC2yC1T Using the remote 1 Press TUNER repeatedly to select the FM or AM band. 2 Press PRESET/CH/D.SKIP +/- repeatedly to select
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    . Notes • RDS is operable only for FM stations. • Not all FM stations provide RDS service, nor do they provide the same types of services. If you are not familiar with the RDS services in your area, check with your local radio stations for details. Receiving RDS broadcasts Simply select a station on
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    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 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
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    receiver applies Pro Logic processing to 2 channel signals in order to output the center and surround channel signals 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
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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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    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 front analog signal from MULTI CH IN jacks. x HP THEA
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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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    to 6.1 discrete channels. Discrete 6.1 channel signals 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
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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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    on the sound field. Certain setup parameters may be dimmed in the display. This means that the selected parameter is either unavailable or fixed and settings are stored individually for each sound field. 1 Start playing a source encoded with multi channel surround effects (DVD, etc.). 2 Press
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    ." appears in the display and all sound fields are reset to the initial setting. Adjusting the equalizer You can adjust the tonal quality (bass, treble level) of the front speakers using the EQ menu. 1 Start playing a source encoded with multi channel surround effects (DVD, etc.). 2 Press MAIN MENU
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    TV. • This parameter is not valid when MULTI CH IN function is selected. x DEC. XXXX (Digital audio input decoding priority) Lets you specify the input mode for the digital signal input to the DIGITAL IN jacks. The initial setting is "DEC. AUTO" for VIDEO 2, 3 and "DEC. PCM" for DVD, MD/TAPE and
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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 index name. 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
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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 Timer, "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. The
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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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    DECODING 4 5 6 JUMP/ PRESET/ AUDIO ANGLE TIME CH/D.SKIP 7 8 9 SUBTITLE ENTER .> 0/10 >10/11 12 SHIFT D.TUNING DISC ALT mM - ANT CLEAR SEARCH MODE H X x TOP MENU/ GUIDE MUTING AV MENU V B b MASTER VOL v O DISPLAY TV VOL RETURN/EXIT TV/ MAIN TV CH VIDEO MENU TEST WIDE
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    player/ Multi channel TV Blu-ray disc Sound. recorder/ Hard disc recorder/PSX AUX e; Receiver To listen to an audio equipment. AV MENU qa VCR/ Displays menu. Satellite tuner/ DVD player/ Blu-ray disc recorder/ Hard disc recorder/PSX AV1 3 and Remote AV2 4 Selects the command mode of the
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    test tone. TOP MENU/ DVD player Displays DVD title. GUIDE qa Satellite tuner/ Displays guide menu. Blu-ray disc recorder/ Hard disc recorder/PSX TUNER wl Receiver To listen to radio programs. TV CH +/- TV qd Selects preset TV channels. TV/VIDEO TV qj Selects input signal: TV input or
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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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    and MULTI CH buttons before you can use the buttons 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
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    Selecting the command mode of the remote Set the remote command mode using the RM SET UP button 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
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    remote automatically exits the programming mode CH +/-, TV/VIDEO remote To clear all programmed, do the following to reset the remote 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
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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 537, 538 530, 537, 539 535, 540, 541 542, 543 To control a satellite tuner or cable box Maker SONY JERROLD/G.I. PANASONIC RCA S. ATLANTA Code(s) 801, 802, 803, 804 806, 807, 808, 809, 810, 811, 812
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    changed only at the qualified service shop. On heat buildup Although the receiver heats up during operation, this is not a malfunction. If you continuously use this receiver at a large volume, If you have any question or problem concerning your receiver, please consult your nearest Sony dealer. 54GB
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    the receiver, use this troubleshooting guide to help you remedy the problem. There is no sound or only a very low-level sound no on the remote to cancel the muting function. There is no sound from a specific component. • Check that the component is connected correctly to the audio input jacks
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    to connect 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
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    the power again. If this problem persists, consult your nearest Sony dealer. If you are unable to remedy the problem using the troubleshooting guide Clearing the receiver's memory may remedy the problem (page 18). However, note that all memorized settings will be reset to their factory settings and
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    POWER SPECIFICATIONS POWER OUTPUT AND TOTAL HARMONIC DISTORTION: (Models of area code U only) With 8 ohm loads, both channels driven, 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
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    Models of area code AR Rated Power Output at Stereo Mode CH IN, SA-CD/ CD, MD/TAPE, DVD, AUX, VIDEO 1, 2, 3 10 Hz - 70 kHz +0.5/-2 dB (with sound field and equalizer bypassed) Inputs (Analog) MULTI CH IN, SA-CD/ CD, MD/TAPE, DVD, AUX, VIDEO ), Voltage: 500 mV VIDEO 1 (AUDIO OUT) Impedance: 10
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    projecting parts and controls Mass (Approx.) 9.0 kg (19 lb 14 oz) Supplied accessories FM wire antenna (1) AM loop antenna (1) Remote commander RM-AAP001 (1) R6 (size-AA) batteries (2) For details on the area code of the component you are using, see page 3. Design and specifications are
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    ) 6 (24) MULTI CH IN 9 (24) MUSIC (button/indicator) qd (34, 56) P - Z PHONES (jack) ed (23, 55) PRESET TUNING -/+ 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
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    28 Clearing receiver's memory 18 CUSTOMIZE menu 40 D Digital Cinema Sound 33 Direct 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 field customizing 38 pre-programmed 33-34 resetting
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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