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  • Sony STR-DE898/B | Operating Instructions - Page 1
    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-DE898
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    throw away batteries with user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions receiver is connected. - Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. CAUTION You are cautioned that any changes or modification not expressly approved in this manual
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    About This Manual • The instructions in this manual is for model STR-DE898. Check your model number by looking at the lower right corner of the front panel. • The instructions in this manual describe the controls on the receiver. You can use the controls on the supplied remote if they have the same
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    Operation Selecting the component 23 Listening to multi channel sound.......... 24 - MULTI CH IN Listening to FM/AM radio 24 Presetting radio stations 25 Changing the display 26 About the indications in the display...... 27 Enjoying Surround Sound Using only the front speakers 29 Enjoying
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    with a 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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    firmly to avoid hum and noise. • When connecting an audio/video cord, be sure to match the color-coded pins to the appropriate jacks on the components: yellow (video) to yellow; white (left, audio) to white; and red (right, audio) to red. • When connecting optical digital cords, insert the
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    OUT 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 TV/SAT AUDIO IN jacks on the receiver. In this case, do not connect the TV's video output jack to the TV/SAT VIDEO IN jack on the
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    SIGNAL GND L ASSIGNABLE (INPUT ONLY) R IN IN PHONO SA-CD/CD R R R AUDIO IN AUDIO IN AUDIO OUT AUDIO IN AUDIO OUT AUDIO IN TV/SAT DVD VIDEO 2 VIDEO 1 L L L CENTER L R OUT IN MD/TAPE R R SURR SUB R SUB FRONT SURROUND BACK WOOFER OUT WOOFER MULTI CH IN 2ND ZONE PRE OUT + CENT
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    sound is 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 the player to the analog input jacks (SA-CD/CD IN jacks). Refer to the operating instructions supplied with the Super Audio
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    jacks. If your DVD or Super Audio CD player is equipped with multi channel output jacks, you can connect it to this receiver's MULTI CH IN jacks to enjoy the multi channel sound. Alternatively, the multi channel input jacks can be used to connect an external multi channel decoder. For details on the
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    COAXIAL ASSIGNABLE (INPUT ONLY) SIGNAL GND L R IN IN PHONO SA-CD/CD R R R AUDIO IN AUDIO IN AUDIO OUT AUDIO IN AUDIO OUT AUDIO IN TV/SAT DVD VIDEO 2 VIDEO 1 L L L CENTER L R OUT IN MD/TAPE R R SURR SUB R SUB FRONT SURROUND BACK WOOFER OUT WOOFER MULTI CH IN 2ND ZONE PRE OUT
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    COAXIAL ASSIGNABLE (INPUT ONLY) SIGNAL GND L R IN IN PHONO SA-CD/CD R R R AUDIO IN AUDIO IN AUDIO OUT AUDIO IN AUDIO OUT AUDIO IN TV/SAT DVD VIDEO 2 VIDEO 1 L L L CENTER L R OUT IN MD/TAPE R R SURR SUB R SUB FRONT SURROUND BACK WOOFER OUT WOOFER MULTI CH IN 2ND ZONE PRE OUT
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    COAXIAL ASSIGNABLE (INPUT ONLY) SIGNAL GND L R IN IN PHONO SA-CD/CD R R R AUDIO IN AUDIO IN AUDIO OUT AUDIO IN AUDIO OUT AUDIO IN TV/SAT DVD VIDEO 2 VIDEO 1 L L L CENTER L R OUT IN MD/TAPE R R SURR SUB R SUB FRONT SURROUND BACK WOOFER OUT WOOFER MULTI CH IN 2ND ZONE PRE OUT
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    IN AUDIO IN AUDIO OUT AUDIO IN AUDIO OUT AUDIO IN TV/SAT DVD VIDEO 2 VIDEO 1 L L L CENTER L R OUT IN MD/TAPE R R SURR SUB FRONT SURROUND BACK WOOFER R SUB OUT WOOFER MULTI CH IN 2ND ZONE PRE OUT * * The shape of the connector varies depending on the area code. Notes • To prevent
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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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    Required cords A Speaker cords (not supplied) (+) (-) Surround speaker (Right) Surrond speaker (Left) B Monaural audio cord (not supplied) Black Front speaker (Right) Front speaker (Left) e Ee Ee Ee E A A A A Y S-VIDEO PB/CB OUT /B-Y VIDEO OUT MONITOR PR/CR /R-Y TV/SAT DVD IN IN
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    models of area code AR. The configuration, shape and number of AC outlets vary according to the area code. Notes • The AC OUTLET(s) on the rear of the receiver and CUSTOMIZE menus. • The sound field memorized for each input and preset station. • All sound field parameters. • All preset stations
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    the speakers connected to this receiver. 1 Press ?/1 to turn on the receiver. 2 Press MAIN MENU repeatedly "Easy Setup Guide"). • NO If you want to adjust the settings of each speaker manually, select " sound is distorted, or you feel a lack of surround effects when using multi channel surround sound
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    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" and "SMALL
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    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. * For models of area code U, CA, "XX ft." is displayed. Tip The receiver conducive to the enjoyment of surround sound. Please note that,
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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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    the level of the test tone sounds the same from each speaker. For details on the LEVEL menu settings, see page 37. Tips • To adjust the level of all speakers at the same time, press MASTER VOL +/- on the remote or turn MASTER VOLUME -/+ on the receiver. • The adjusted value are shown in
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    , set the TV's video input to match the component you selected. 3 Turn MASTER VOLUME -/+ to adjust the volume. Note To avoid damaging your speakers, make sure that you turn down the volume before you turn off the receiver. To mute the sound Press MUTING on the remote. The muting function will
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    scan from high to low. The receiver stops scanning whenever a station is received. Tip If "STEREO" flashes in the display and the FM stereo reception is poor, press FM MODE to change to monaural (MONO). You will not be able to enjoy the stereo effect, but the sound will be less distorted. To return
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    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 INPUT SELECTOR on the receiver. 2 Press D.TUNING. 3 Press the numeric buttons to enter the frequency
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    to select the FM or AM band. The last received station is tuned in yA0yB1yB2y...yB0T tC0y...yC2yC1T Using the remote 1 Press TUNER repeatedly to select the FM or AM band. 2 Press input t Sound field currently applied When the tuner is selected Preset station name* t Frequency t Sound field currently
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    STEREO qs A SW: Lights up when sub woofer selection is set to "YES" (page 18) and the audio signal is output from the SUB WOOFER jacks. B LFE: Lights up when the disc being played back contains the LFE (Low Frequency Effect) channel and the LFE channel up when using the receiver to tune in
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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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    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 the analog audio is output.
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    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 effects. However, if there
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    /right signals from all speakers. However, sound may not be output from certain speakers depending on the speaker settings. If you connect a sub woofer When the audio signal is 2 channel stereo or if the source signal does not include a LFE signal, the receiver generates a low frequency signal for
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    channel surround effects. You can reproduce the sound characteristics of Sony 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
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    Enjoying Surround Sound To turn off the surround effect Press 2CH to select "2CH STEREO" or press A.F.D. repeatedly to select "A.F.D. AUTO". Tips • The receiver lets you apply the last selected sound field to an input whenever it is selected (Sound Field Link). For example, if you select HALL
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    back speakers selection parameter in the SPEAKER SET UP menu is set to "DUAL", 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 have Dolby Digital EX logos
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    OPTICAL IN jack and its analog audio/video output jacks to the VIDEO 2 AUDIO IN and VIDEO IN jacks on the receiver. Then, reassign the DVD COAXIAL's digital audio input to DVD (DVD-DVD) and the TV/SAT OPTICAL's digital audio input to VIDEO 2 (TV/SAT-VIDEO 2). 1 Press MAIN MENU repeatedly to select
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    inputs for each component video input The initial setting is underlined. DVD VIDEO 1, VIDEO 2, VIDEO 3, DVD TV/SAT VIDEO 1, VIDEO 2, VIDEO 3. TV/SAT Note You cannot reassign more than one component video input to the same visual input. Switching the audio input mode for digital components
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    except for effect level parameter. The effect level parameter settings are stored individually for each sound field. 1 Start playing a source encoded with multi channel surround effects (DVD, etc.). 2 Press MAIN MENU repeatedly to select " LEVEL ". 3 Press or repeatedly to select the parameter
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    receiver for the operation. 1 Press ?/1 to turn off the power. 2 While holding down 2CH, press ?/1. "S.F. INITIALIZE" appears in the display and all sound all sound fields and can be reproduced whenever you turn on the equalizer. 1 Start playing a source encoded with multi channel surround effects
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    . However, this receiver cannot decode DTS-CD when set to "DEC. PRI. PCM". Note When set to "DEC. PRI. AUTO" and the sound from the digital audio jacks (for SA-CD/CD, etc.) is interrupted when playback starts, set to "DEC. PRI. PCM". x COLOR SYS. XXXX (Color system) (Models of area code E2/E3, AR
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    + Sub) Mixed sound of both the main and sub languages will be output. x COMPO V. ASSIGN (Component video input assignment) Lets you reassign a component video input to visual input. For details, see "Reassigning the component video input" on page 36. x DIGITAL ASSIGN (Digital audio input assignment
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    SELECTOR, and display it in the receiver's display. 1 To index a preset station Turn INPUT SELECTOR to select the FM or AM band, then tune in . Using the 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 up
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    ). Recording Before you begin, make sure you have connected all components properly. Recording on an audio tape or MiniDisc You can record on a cassette tape or MiniDisc using the receiver. See the operating instructions of your cassette deck or MD deck if you need help. 1 Select the component to
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    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 the program source to be recorded. 2 Prepare the component
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    2nd zone connections Main receiver Audio/video components STR-DE898 2ND ZONE OUT 2nd zone Speaker Speaker Amplifier/Receiver 44GB
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    last for about 6 months. When the remote no longer operates the receiver, replace all batteries with new ones. Notes • Do not leave the remote in an extremely hot or humid place. • Do not use a new battery with an old one. • Do not expose the remote sensor to direct sunlight or lighting apparatuses
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    Remote Button Operations Function A.F.D. wk Receiver Selects the decoding mode for audio sound. ALT qs Remote When ALT button lights up, it changes remote / TIME wk Satellite tuner Toggles between the previous and the current channels. CD player/ VCD player/ DVD player/ MD deck/ Blu-ray disc
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    and the duration which the receiver turns off automatically. SOURCE Remote 7 Selects 2ND ZONE output. SUBTITLE DVD player Changes the subtitles. wj SYSTEM Receiver/ Turns off the receiver STANDBY TV/VCR/ and other Sony audio/ (Press AV Satellite tuner/ video components. ?/1 1 and CD player
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    Remote Button Operations Function VIDEO2 Receiver ef To watch VCR. (VTR mode 1) VIDEO3 Receiver 3 To watch VCR. (VTR mode 2) WIDE ql TV Selects the wide picture mode. ?/1 2 Receiver Turns the receiver on or off. 2CH wk Receiver Selects 2CH STEREO mode. 1-9 wk and Receiver 0/10 wj Use
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    player TV/ Selects the channel Satellite tuner/ entry mode, either one Blu-ray disc or two digit. recorder/ Hard disc recorder/PSX Remote Selects the command mode of the remote. Notes • Some functions explained in this section may not work depending on the model. • The above explanation is
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    remote to control nonSony components by changing the code. Once the control signals have been memorized, you can use those components as part of your system. Furthermore, you can also program the remote for Sony components that the remote is unable to control. Note that the remote can only control
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    and the maker of the component Use the numeric 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 signal that a component accepts differs depending on the model and year of the component, more than one
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    , 534, 544 508, 545, 546, 547 535 523, 536, 537, 538 530, 537, 547 535, 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, 813, 814 818 805, 819 815, 816, 817 To
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    for the Learning function. The indicator turns off while a valid button is pressed, then flashes slowly. 4 Point the remote control code receiver section of the remote towards the receiver/transmitter on the remote control to be learned. L .> mM - H G F X f O P g x 5-10 cm continued 53GB
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    remote control to be learned to send the remote button code. Lightly pressing the button once should be sufficient. If learning is completed successfully, the indicator slowly flashes twice and the remote can program VIDEO 1, VIDEO 2, DVD 78 keys VIDEO 3, TV/ pressed, the new button is selected
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    indicator flashes slowly. 3 Point the remote control code receiver section of the remote towards the receiver/transmitter on the remote control to be learned. 4 Press the appropriate button on the remote control to be learned to send the remote button code. Lightly pressing the button once should
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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. 56GB
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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 sound. There is no sound from analog 2 channel sources. • Check that the DIGITAL ASSIGN function is not used to reassign the digital audio is no sound from the surround back
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    channel sound is not reproduced. • Check that the playing DVD, etc. is recorded in Dolby Digital or DTS format. • When connecting the DVD player, etc. to the digital input jacks of this receiver, check the audio setting (settings for the audio gas pipe. Outdoor FM antenna Receiver ANTENNA AM Ground
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    and turn on the power again. If this problem persists, turn off the receiver and 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 17). However, note that all memorized settings
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    driven, from 20 - 20,000 Hz; rated 100 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%) 100
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    TAPE (OUT), VIDEO 1, 2 (AUDIO OUT) SUB Stereo: 70 dB Harmonic distortion at 1 kHz Mono: 0.3% Stereo: 0.5% Separation 45 dB at 1 kHz Frequency response 30 Hz - 15 kHz, +0.5/-2 dB Selectivity 60 dB at 400 kHz AM tuner section Tuning range Models of area code off the receiver. While
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    mm (16 7/8 × 6 2/8 × 14 5/8 inches) including projecting parts and controls Mass (Approx.) 10.5 kg (23 lb 3 oz) Supplied accessories FM wire antenna (1) AM loop antenna (1) Remote commander RM-AAL001 (1) R6 (size-AA) batteries (2) For details on the area code of the component you are using
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    R Name of button/part Reference page Main unit /indicator) qg (31, 32, 58) MULTI CHANNEL DECODING (indicator) qa (24) MULTI CH IN FM/AM (indicator) wd (23) TUNING +/- ef (24, 61) TV/SAT (indicator) wh (23) VIDEO 1 (indicator) e; (23) VIDEO 2 (indicator) wl (23) VIDEO 3 (indicator) wk (23) VIDEO
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    C Changing display 26 Clearing receiver's memory 17 CUSTOMIZE menu 39 D Digital Cinema Sound 31 Direct tuning 25 Dual on a video tape 43 on an audio tape or MD 42 S Selecting component 23 sound field 31-32 speaker system 42 Sleep Timer 41 Sound field customizing Sony Corporation Printed in Malaysia
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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-DE898