Sony STR-DE875 Operating Instructions - Page 3

About This Manual TABLE OF CONTENTS The instructions in this manual are for the STR-DE975, and STR-DE875. 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-DE975 and the remote commander RM-PP505 are used for illustration purposes unless stated otherwise. Any difference in operation is clearly indicated in the text, for example, "STR-DE975 only". Type of differences Model Feature 5 audio inputs 4 audio inputs DE975 • DE875 • About area codes The area code of the receiver you purchased is shown on the lower portion of the rear panel (see the illustration below). RROUND CENTER FRONT L R L MPEDANCE USE 8 - 16Ω SPEAKERS IMPEDANCE USE 4 - 16Ω 4Ω FRONT 8Ω IMPEDANCE SELECTOR SWITCHED 120W/1A MAX AC 120V 60Hz AC OUTLET 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 Confidential unpublished Works.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", "ES" and "DTS Digital Surround" are registered trademarks of Digital Theater Systems, Inc. Copyright 1996, 2000 Digital Theater Systems, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Hooking Up the Components 4 Unpacking 4 Antenna Hookups 5 Audio Component Hookups 6 Video Component Hookups 8 Digital Component Hookups 9 MULTI CH IN Hookups 11 Other Hookups 12 Hooking Up and Setting Up the Speaker System 15 Speaker System Hookup 16 Performing Initial Setup Operations 18 Multi Channel Surround Setup 19 Before You Use Your Receiver 24 Location of Parts and Basic Operations 25 Front Panel Parts Descriptions 25 Enjoying Surround Sound 30 Selecting a Sound Field 31 Understanding the Multi-Channel Surround Displays 34 Customizing Sound Fields 36 Receiving Broadcasts 44 Direct Tuning 46 Automatic Tuning 46 Preset Tuning 47 Other Operations 48 Naming Preset Stations and Program Sources 49 Recording 49 Using the Sleep Timer 50 Adjustment Using the SET UP Button 51 CONTROL A1 Control System 53 Additional Information 55 Troubleshooting 55 Specifications 57 Glossary 59 Table of settings using SURR, LEVEL, EQ, and SET UP buttons 60 Remote Button Description 63 Index 71 3