STR-DE985/DE885 4-238-488-12(2) US
FM Stereo
FM-AM Receiver
4-238-488-12(2)
STR-DE985
STR-DE885
Owner’s Record
The model and serial numbers are located on the rear panel. Record the serial number
in the space provided below. Refer to them whenever you call upon your Sony dealer
regarding this product.
Model No. STR-DE985/DE885 Serial No.
© 2002 Sony Corporation
Operating Instructions
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WARNING
To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not
expose the unit to rain or moisture.
To prevent fire, do not cover the ventilation of the
apparatus with newspapers, table-cloths, curtains, etc.
And don’t place lighted candles on the apparatus.
To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not place objects
filled with liquids, such as vases, on the apparatus.
Don’t throw away the battery with
general house waste, dispose of it
correctly as chemical waste.
Do not install the appliance in a confined space, such
as a bookcase or built-in cabinet.
For customers in the United States
This symbol is intended to alert the
user to the presence of uninsulated
“dangerous voltage” within the
product’s enclosure that may be of
sufficient magnitude to constitute a
risk of electric shock to persons.
This symbol is intended to alert the
user to the presence of important
operating and maintenance (servicing)
instructions in the literature
accompanying the appliance.
WARNING
This equipment has been tested and found to comply
with the limits for a Class B digital device, 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 cause harmful
interference to radio communications. However, there
is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a
particular installation. If this equipment does cause
harmful interference to radio or television reception,
which can be determined by turning the equipment
off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the
interference by one or more of the following
measures:
– Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
– Increase the separation between the equipment and
receiver.
– Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit
different from that to which the 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 could void
your authority to operate this equipment.
Note to CATV system installer:
This reminder is provided to call CATV system
installer’s attention to Article 820-40 of the NEC that
provides guidelines for proper grounding and, in
particular, specifies that the cable ground shall be
connected to the grounding system of the building, as
close to the point of cable entry as practical.
For customers in Canada
CAUTION
TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT USE
THIS POLARIZED AC PLUG WITH AN
EXTENSION CORD, RECEPTACLE OR OTHER
OUTLET UNLESS THE BLADES CAN BE FULLY
INSERTED TO PREVENT BLADE EXPOSURE.
For customers in the United States and
Canada
ENERGY STAR
®
is a U.S. registered
mark.
As an
E
NERGY
S
TAR
®
partner, Sony
Corporation has determined that this
product meets the
E
NERGY
S
TAR
®
guidelines for energy efficiency.
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 are
trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.
** “DTS”, “ES” and “DTS Digital Surround” are
registered trademarks of Digital Theater Systems,
Inc.
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Table of Contents
List of Button Locations and
Reference Pages
Main unit ............................................... 5
Hooking Up the Components
Required cords ....................................... 6
Antenna hookups ................................... 7
Audio component hookups .................... 8
Video component hookups .................. 10
Digital component hookups ................. 11
Multi channel input hookups ............... 13
Other hookups ..................................... 14
Hooking Up and Setting Up
the Speaker System
Speaker system hookups ..................... 17
Performing initial setup operations ..... 19
Multi channel surround setup .............. 19
Checking the connections .................... 25
Basic Operations
Selecting the component ..................... 26
Listening to the sound in
another room
1)
............................... 28
Changing the display ........................... 28
Enjoying Surround Sound
Automatically decoding the input
audio signal ................................... 29
Selecting a sound field ........................ 29
Using only the front speakers
(2 Channel Stereo) ......................... 32
Enjoying stereo sound in multi channel
(Dolby Pro Logic
) ..................... 32
Selecting the surround back decoding
mode (SURR BACK
DECODING) ................................ 33
Understanding the multi channel
surround displays .......................... 34
Customizing sound fields .................... 35
Receiving Broadcasts
Direct tuning ........................................ 40
Automatic tuning ................................. 40
Preset tuning ........................................ 41
Other Operations
Naming preset stations and program
sources ........................................... 42
Recording ............................................ 42
Using the Sleep Timer ......................... 43
Adjustments using the CUSTOMIZE
button ............................................ 44
CONTROL A1
control system ......... 46
Operations Using the Remote
RM-PG411
1)
and RM-PP411
2)
Before you use your remote ................ 48
Remote button description ................... 48
Selecting the mode of the remote ........ 52
Programming the remote ..................... 52
Learning the commands of your
components
3)
................................. 55
Performing several commands in
sequence automatically
(Macro Play)
3)
................................ 57
Additional Information
Precautions .......................................... 58
Troubleshooting ................................... 58
Specifications ...................................... 61
Tables of settings using SURR,
LEVEL, EQ, SET UP and
CUSTOMIZE buttons ................... 63
Adjustable parameters for each
sound field ..................................... 66
1) STR-DE985 only
2) STR-DE885 only
3) RM-PG411 only
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About This Manual
The instructions in this manual are for models
STR-DE985 and STR-DE885. Check your model
number by looking at the lower right corner of the
front panel. In this manual, the STR-DE985 is used
for illustration purpose unless stated otherwise. Any
difference in operation is clearly indicated in the text,
for example, “STR-DE985 only”.
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).
Any differences in operation, according to the
area code, are clearly indicated in the text, for
example, “Models of area code AA only”.
Tip
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. For details on the use
of your remote, see
• pages 48–57 for RM-PG411 (STR-DE985 only)
• pages 48–55 for RM-PP411 (STR-DE885 only)
Area code
Note for the supplied remote
For RM-PG411 (STR-DE985 only)
The MPX/DUAL and 12 buttons on the remote
are not available.
For RM-PP411 (STR-DE885 only)
The AUX, SOURCE, MPX/DUAL, 12 and ON
SCREEN buttons on the remote are not
available.
4-XXX-XXX-XX AA
L
R
SUB
W
OOFER
SURR
BACK
L
R
FRONT A SURROUND CENTER SURR BACK
+
–
+
–
RLRL
AC OUTLET
E OUT
+
–
+
–
RL
RL
FRONT B
SPEAKERS
IMPEDANCE USE 8 – 16
Ω
SPEAKERS
IMPEDANCE USE 8 – 16
Ω
T
ROL
II
N
ITOR
O
UT
L
R
EO
L
R
L
R
L
R
+
–
+
–
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List of Button Locations and Reference Pages
Main unit
How to use this page
Use this page to find the location of buttons that are
mentioned in the text.
Illustration number
r
CUSTOMIZE qd (42, 44, 65)
RR
Name of button/part Reference page
ALPHABETICAL ORDER
0 – 9
2CH wl (31, 32)
2ND ROOM (STR-DE985 only)
wd (28)
A – D
A. DEC ea (29, 31)
AM eg (40)
CINEMA STUDIO EX A, B, C
qf (30)
CUSTOMIZE qd (42, 44, 65)
Digital Cinema Studio (indicator)
qj (29)
DIGITAL CONCERT HALL A,
B qk (31)
DIMMER r; (28)
DISPLAY 4 (28, 60)
Display qg (28)
E – I
ENTER es (42)
EQ 8 (38, 64)
EQUALIZER wj (38)
FM eh (40)
FM MODE ej (40)
FUNCTION wf (26, 59)
INPUT MODE wh (26)
IR (receptor) 5 (48, 60)
J – N
Jog dial ef (20, 35, 37, 38, 42,
44, 63)
LEVEL q; (25, 37, 63)
MASTER VOLUME ws (25, 58)
MEMORY el (41)
MODE (FUNCTION) wg (26)
MODE (SOUND FIELD) e; (30,
31, 59)
MULTI/2CH ANALOG DIRECT
wk (27)
MULTI CHANNEL DECODING
(indicator) qa (27)
MUTING wa (27, 58)
O – S
ON SCREEN (STR-DE985 only)
ra (10)
PHONES (jack) 3 (27, 59)
PRESET TUNING +/– 6 (41,
62)
SB DEC (indicator) qh (33)
SET UP qs (20, 65)
SHIFT ek (41)
SPEAKERS A/B 2 (17, 27, 35,
58)
SURR 9 (35, 63)
SURR BACK DECODING w;
(33)
T – Z
TUNING +/– 7 (40)
VIDEO 3 DIGITAL INPUT
(jack) rd (11)
VIDEO 3 INPUT (jacks) rs (10)
VIDEO SELECT INDICATOR
ql (26)
BUTTON DESCRIPTIONS
?/1 (power) 1 (19, 25, 39, 62)
/ ed (20, 35, 37, 38, 42, 44,
63)
g
1234 56 7 89 q;qaqsqdqf qgqhqjqkql w;wa ws
wf
wd
wgwh
wj
wkwle;eaesedefegehejekelr;rarsrd
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Required cords
The following cords A – H are required when you hook up the components (pages 8–15).
A Audio cord (not supplied)
White (L) White (L)
Red (R) Red (R)
B Audio/video cord (not supplied)
Yellow (video) Yellow (video)
White (L/audio) White (L/audio)
Red (R/audio) Red (R/audio)
C Video cord (not supplied)
Yellow (video) Yellow (video)
D Optical digital cord (not supplied)
Black Black
E Coaxial digital cord (not supplied)
Orange Orange
F Monaural audio cord (not supplied)
Black Black
G Audio/video/control S cord (1 for models of area code U, CA) (STR-DE985 only)
Yellow (video) Yellow (video)
White (L/audio) White (L/audio)
Red (R/audio) Red (R/audio)
Black (control S) Black (control S)
H Monaural mini-plug cord (1 for models of area code U, CA) (STR-DE985 only)
Black Black
Before you get started
• Turn off the power to all components before making any connections.
• Do not connect the AC power cord until all of the connections are completed.
• Be sure to make connections 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 you connect optical digital cords, insert the cord plugs straight in until they click into place.
• Do not bend or tie the optical digital cord.
Hooking Up the Components
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Antenna hookups
Notes on antenna hookups
• To prevent noise pickup, keep the AM loop
antenna away from the receiver and other
components.
• Be sure to fully extend the FM wire antenna.
• After connecting the FM wire antenna, keep it
as horizontal as possible.
• Do not use the U SIGNAL GND terminal for
grounding the receiver.
* The shape of the connector varies depending on the area code.
L
R
MULTI CH IN 2
L
R
L
R
FRONT SURROUND
SUB
WOOFER
SUB
WOOFER
OUT
CENTER
MULTI CH IN 1
L
R
L
R
FRONT SURROUND
CENTER
SURR
BACK
2ND ROOM
C
CTRL S
OUT
CTRL S
OUT
CTRL S IN
CTRL S
STATUS IN
Y
P
B
/B – Y
P
R
/R – Y
TV/SAT IN DVD/LD IN
S–VIDEO
OUT
S–VIDEO
OUT
VIDEO OUT
S–VIDEO
IN
S–VIDEO
IN
S–VIDEO
IN
VIDEO INVIDEO OUT
AUDIO INAUDIO OUT
VIDEO INVIDEO OUT
AUDIO IN
VIDEO IN
AUDIO IN
VIDEO IN
AUDIO IN AUDIO OUT
DVD/LDTV/SAT
VIDEO 2 VIDEO 1
L
R
L
R
COMPONENT
MONITOR
PHONO
CD/SACD
MD/DAT
L
R
L
R
IN IN INOUT
TAPE
L
R
L
R
INOUT
FM
75Ω
COAXIAL
y
CD/
SACD
IN
MD/DAT
IN
MD/DAT
OUT
TV/SAT
IN
DVD/LD
IN
COAXIAL
SIGNAL GND
y
AM
ANTENNA
DIGITAL
OPTICAL
L
R
L
R
+
–
FM wire antenna*
(supplied)
AM loop antenna
(supplied)
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Audio component hookups
Note on audio component
hookups
If your turntable has a ground wire, connect it
to the U SIGNAL GND terminal.
L
R
MULTI CH IN 2
L
R
L
R
FRONT SURROUND
SUB
WOOFER
SUB
WOOFER
OUT
CENTER
MULTI CH IN 1
L
R
L
R
FRONT SURROUND
CENTER
SURR
BACK
2ND ROOM
CO
CTRL S
OUT
CTRL S
OUT
CTRL S IN
CTRL S
STATUS IN
Y
P
B
/B – Y
P
R
/R – Y
TV/SAT IN DVD/LD IN
S–VIDEO
OUT
S–VIDEO
OUT
VIDEO OUT
S–VIDEO
IN
S–VIDEO
IN
S–VIDEO
IN
VIDEO INVIDEO OUT
AUDIO INAUDIO OUT
VIDEO INVIDEO OUT
AUDIO IN
VIDEO IN
AUDIO IN
VIDEO IN
AUDIO IN AUDIO OUT
DVD/LDTV/SAT
VIDEO 2 VIDEO 1
L
R
L
R
COMPONENT V
MONITOR
PHONO
CD/SACD
MD/DAT
L
R
IN IN INOUT
L
R
L
R
INOUT
FM
75Ω
COAXIAL
y
CD/
SACD
IN
MD/DAT
IN
MD/DAT
OUT
TV/SAT
IN
DVD/LD
IN
COAXIAL
SIGNAL GND
y
AM
ANTENNA
DIGITAL
OPTICAL
L
R
L
R
+
–
L
R
INOUT
LINE
L
R
LINE
INPUT OUTPUT
LINE
L
R
L
R
OUTPUT
LINELINE
ç
ç
A
AA
IN
OUT
ç
ç
A
AA
OUTPUTINPUT
TAPE
Turntable
MD or DAT deck
CD or SACD player Tape deck
STR-DE985 only
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Y
P
B/B – Y
P
B/R – Y
TV/SAT IN DVD/LD IN
S–VIDEO
OUT
S–VIDEO
OUT
VIDEO OUT
S–VIDEO
IN
S–VIDEO
IN
S–VIDEO
IN
VIDEO INVIDEO OUT
AUDIO INAUDIO OUT
VIDEO INVIDEO OUT
AUDIO IN
VIDEO IN
AUDIO IN
VIDEO IN
AUDIO IN AUDIO OUT
PHONO
CD/SACD
MD/TAPE
L
R
L
R
IN IN INOUT
FM
75Ω
COAXIAL
y
CD/
SACD
IN
MD/
TAPE
IN
MD/
TAPE
OUT
TV/SAT
IN
DVD /LD
IN
COAXIAL
SIGNAL GND
y
AM
ANTENNA
DIGITAL
OPTICAL
MULTI CH IN
DVD/LDTV/SAT
VIDEO 2 VIDEO 1
L
R
L
R
L
R
L
R
FRONT SURROUND
SUB
WOOFER
CENTER
COMPONENT
MONITOR
INOUT
LINE
L
R
LINE
INPUT OUTPUT
LINE
L
R
OUTPUT
ç
ç
A
AA
A
Turntable
MD or Tape deck
CD or SACD player
Note on audio component
hookups
If your turntable has a ground wire, connect it
to the U SIGNAL GND terminal.
STR-DE885 only
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L
R
MULTI CH IN 2
L
R
L
R
FRONT SURROUND
SUB
WOOFER
SUB
WOOFER
SUB
WOOFER
SURR
BACK
OUT
CENTER
L
R
L
R
FRONT SURROUND
CENTER
SURR
BACK
PRE OUT
2ND ROOM
CONTROL
A1 II
CTRL S
OUT
CTRL S
OUT
CTRL S IN
CTRL S
STATUS IN
Y
P
B
/B – Y
P
R
/R – Y
TV/SAT IN DVD/LD IN
MONITOR
OUT
S–VIDEO
OUT
S–VIDEO
OUT
VIDEO OUT
S–VIDEO
IN
S–VIDEO
IN
S–VIDEO
IN
VIDEO INVIDEO OUT
AUDIO INAUDIO OUT
VIDEO INVIDEO OUT
AUDIO IN
VIDEO IN
AUDIO IN
VIDEO IN
AUDIO IN AUDIO OUT
DVD/LDTV/SAT
L
R
L
R
COMPONENT VIDEO
MONITOR
PHONO
CD/SACD
MD/DAT
L
R
L
R
IN IN INOUT
L
R
L
R
INOUT
FM
75Ω
COAXIAL
y
CD/
SACD
IN
MD/DAT
IN
MD/DAT
OUT
TV/SAT
IN
DVD/LD
IN
COAXIAL
SIGNAL GND
y
AM
ANTENNA
DIGITAL
OPTICAL
L
R
L
R
+
–
VIDEO
OUT
R
AUDIO
OUT
VIDEO
IN
AUDIO
IN
OUTPUTINPUT
L
INOUT
AUDIO OUT VIDEO
OUT
L
R
OUTPUT
AUDIO OUT VIDEO
OUT
L
R
OUTPUT
VIDEO
OUT
R
AUDIO
OUT
VIDEO
IN
AUDIO
IN
OUTPUTINPUT
L
Ç
Ç
IN
OUT
Ç
Ç
B
VIDEO
IN
INPUT
CBBBB
BB
COMPONENT VIDEO
MULTI CH IN 1
TAPE
VIDEO 2 VIDEO 1
Video component hookups
To the front
panel
Camcorder
or video
game
TV monitor*
TV or satellite tuner
DVD or LD player
Note on video component
hookups
You can connect your TV’s audio output jacks
to the TV/SAT AUDIO IN jacks on the
receiver and apply sound effects to the audio
from the TV. In this case, do not connect the
TV’s video output jack to the TV/SAT VIDEO
IN jack on the receiver. If you are connecting a
separate TV tuner (or satellite tuner), connect
both the audio and video output jacks to the
receiver as shown above.
If you have a TV, satellite tuner, DVD player,
or LD player with COMPONENT VIDEO (Y,
B-Y, R-Y) output jacks and a monitor with
COMPONENT VIDEO input jacks, use a
video cord (not supplied) to connect to the
receiver.
Tip
When using the S-video jacks instead of the video
jacks, your monitor must also be connected via an
S-video jack. S-video signals are on a separate bus
from the video signals and will not be output through
the video jacks.
Notes
• If you make COMPONENT VIDEO connections,
nothing is displayed on the on-screen display
(STR-DE985 only).
• On this receiver, the component video signals are
not compatible with S-video signals or video
signals.
VCR VCR
* For STR-DE985, you can display the SURR, LEVEL, EQ, SET UP and CUSTOMIZE parameters and selected
sound field by pressing ON SCREEN.
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Digital component hookups
Connect the digital output jacks of your DVD player and satellite tuner (etc.) to the receiver’s digital
input jacks to bring the multi channel surround sound of a movie theater into your home. To fully
enjoy multi channel surround sound, five speakers (two front speakers, two surround speakers, and a
center speaker) and a sub woofer are required. For 6.1 channel surround sound, you will also need a
surround back speaker (STR-DE985) or refer page 18 (STR-DE885). You can also connect an LD
player with an RF OUT jack via an RF demodulator, like the Sony MOD-RF1 (not supplied).
Note
You cannot connect an LD player’s DOLBY DIGITAL RF OUT jack directly to this unit’s digital input jacks.
You must first convert the RF signal to either an optical or coaxial digital signal. For details, see
“Troubleshooting” on page 58.
L
R
MULTI CH IN 2
L
R
L
R
FRONT SURROUND
SUB
WOOFER
SUB
WOOFER
OUT
CENTER
MULTI CH IN 1
L
R
L
R
FRONT SURROUND
CENTER
SURR
BACK
2ND ROOM
CO
CTRL S
OUT
CTRL S
OUT
CTRL S IN
CTRL S
STATUS IN
Y
P
B
/B – Y
P
R
/R – Y
TV/SAT IN DVD/LD IN
S–VIDEO
OUT
S–VIDEO
OUT
VIDEO OUT
S–VIDEO
IN
S–VIDEO
IN
S–VIDEO
IN
VIDEO INVIDEO OUT
AUDIO INAUDIO OUT
VIDEO INVIDEO OUT
AUDIO IN
VIDEO IN
AUDIO IN
VIDEO IN
AUDIO IN AUDIO OUT
DVD/LDTV/SAT
VIDEO 2 VIDEO 1
L
R
L
R
COMPONENT V
MONITOR
PHONO
CD/SACD
MD/DAT
L
R
L
R
IN IN INOUT
TAPE
L
R
L
R
INOUT
FM
75Ω
COAXIAL
y
CD/
SACD
IN
MD/DAT
IN
MD/DAT
OUT
TV/SAT
IN
DVD/LD
IN
COAXIAL
SIGNAL GND
y
AM
ANTENNA
DIGITAL
OPTICAL
L
R
L
R
+
–
VIDEO
OUT
R
AUDIO
OUT
OUTPUT
L
DIGITAL
COAXIAL
OUTPUT
VIDEO
OUT
R
AUDIO
OUT
OUTPUT
L
DIGITAL
OPTICAL
OUTPUT
BD
E
B
D
DVD or LD player (etc.)
TV or satellite
tuner
Camcorder
or video
game
To the front
panel
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L
R
MULTI CH IN 2
L
R
L
R
FRONT SURROUND
SUB
WOOFER
SUB
WOOFER
OUT
CENTER
MULTI CH IN 1
L
R
L
R
FRONT SURROUND
CENTER
SURR
BACK
2ND ROOM
CO
CTRL S
OUT
CTRL S
OUT
CTRL S IN
CTRL S
STATUS IN
Y
P
B
/B – Y
P
R
/R – Y
TV/SAT IN DVD/LD IN
S–VIDEO
OUT
S–VIDEO
OUT
VIDEO OUT
S–VIDEO
IN
S–VIDEO
IN
S–VIDEO
IN
VIDEO INVIDEO OUT
AUDIO INAUDIO OUT
VIDEO INVIDEO OUT
AUDIO IN
VIDEO IN
AUDIO IN
VIDEO IN
AUDIO IN AUDIO OUT
DVD/LDTV/SAT
VIDEO 2 VIDEO 1
L
R
L
R
COMPONENT V
MONITOR
PHONO
CD/SACD
MD/DAT
L
R
L
R
IN IN INOUT
TAPE
L
R
L
R
INOUT
FM
75Ω
COAXIAL
y
CD/
SACD
IN
MD/DAT
IN
MD/DAT
OUT
TV/SAT
IN
DVD/LD
IN
COAXIAL
SIGNAL GND
y
AM
DIGITAL
OPTICAL
L
R
L
R
+
–
OUTIN
ç
ç
ç
ç
LINE
L
R
LINE
INPUT OUTPUT
DIGITAL
IN
OPTICAL
OUT
INOUT
DD AA
ANTENNA
Connect the digital output jacks of your MD or DAT deck to the receiver’s digital input jack and
connect the digital input jacks of your MD or DAT deck to the receiver’s digital output jack. These
connections allow you to make digital recordings of TV broadcasts, etc.
Notes
• You cannot make digital recordings when the source is a multi channel digital source.
• All the OPTICAL and COAXIAL jacks are compatible with 96 kHz, 48 kHz, 44.1 kHz and 32 kHz sampling
frequencies.
• It is not possible to record analog signals to the components connected to MD/DAT (STR-DE985) or MD/TAPE
(STR-DE885) and VIDEO jacks with only digital connections. To record analog signals, make analog
connections. To record digital signals, make digital connections.
• The sound is not output when you play a SACD disc on the SACD player connected to the CD/SACD
OPTICAL IN jack on this unit. Connect to the analog input jacks (CD/SACD IN jacks). Refer to the operating
instructions supplied with the SACD player.
MD or DAT deck
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L
R
MULTI CH IN 2
L
R
L
R
FRONT SURROUND
SUB
WOOFER
SUB
WOOFER
OUT
CENTER
MULTI CH IN 1
L
R
L
R
FRONT SURROUND
CENTER
SURR
BACK
2ND ROOM
CO
CTRL S
OUT
CTRL S
OUT
CTRL S IN
CTRL S
STAT U S I N
Y
P
B
/B – Y
P
R
/R – Y
TV/SAT IN DVD/LD IN
S–VIDEO
OUT
S–VIDEO
OUT
VIDEO OUT
S–VIDEO
IN
S–VIDEO
IN
S–VIDEO
IN
VIDEO INVIDEO OUT
AUDIO INAUDIO OUT
VIDEO INVIDEO OUT
AUDIO IN
VIDEO IN
AUDIO IN
VIDEO IN
AUDIO IN AUDIO OUT
DVD/LDTV/SAT
VIDEO 2 VIDEO 1
L
R
L
R
COMPONENT V
MONITOR
PHONO
CD/SACD
MD/DAT
L
R
L
R
IN IN INOUT
TAPE
L
R
L
R
INOUT
FM
75Ω
COAXIAL
y
CD/
SACD
IN
MD/DAT
IN
MD/DAT
OUT
TV/SAT
IN
DVD/LD
IN
COAXIAL
SIGNAL GND
y
AM
ANTENNA
DIGITAL
OPTICAL
L
R
L
R
+
–
L
R
L
R
MULTI CH IN (STR-DE885)
MULTI CH IN 2 (STR-DE985)
L
R
MULTI CH OUT
CENTER
SURROUND
BACK
SUB
WOOFER
AFAFF
MULTI CH IN 1*
FRONT
SURROUND
Multi channel input hookups
Although this receiver incorporates a multi channel decoder, it is also equipped with multi channel
input jacks. These connections allow you to enjoy multi channel software encoded in formats other
than Dolby Digital and DTS. If your DVD player is equipped with multi channel output jacks, you
can connect them directly to the receiver to enjoy the sound of the DVD player’s multi channel
decoder. Alternatively, the multi channel input jacks can be used to connect an external multi channel
decoder.
To fully enjoy multi channel surround sound, five speakers (two front speakers, two surround
speakers, and a center speaker) and a sub woofer are required. For 6.1 channel surround sound, you
will also need a surround back speaker (STR-DE985) or refer page 18 (STR-DE885). Refer to the
operating instructions supplied with your DVD player, multi channel decoder, etc., for details on the
multi channel hookups.
Notes
• When using the connections described below, adjust the level of the surround speakers and sub woofer from the
DVD player or multi channel decoder.
• See page 17 for details on speaker system hookup.
DVD player,
Multichannel decoder, etc.
* STR-DE985 only
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R
MULTI CH IN 2
L
R
L
R
FRONT SURROUND
SUB
WOOFER
SUB
WOOFER
SUB
WOOFER
SURR
BACK
OUT
CENTER
MULTI CH IN 1
L
R
L
R
FRONT SURROUND
CENTER
SURR
BACK
PRE OUT
2ND ROOM
CONTROL
A1 II
CTRL S
OUT
CTRL S
OUT
CTRL S IN
CTRL S
STATUS IN
Y
P
B
/B – Y
P
R
/R – Y
TV/SAT IN DVD/LD IN
MONITOR
OUT
S–VIDEO
OUT
S–VIDEO
OUT
VIDEO OUT
S–VIDEO
IN
S–VIDEO
IN
S–VIDEO
IN
VIDEO INVIDEO OUT
AUDIO INAUDIO OUT
VIDEO INVIDEO OUT
AUDIO IN
VIDEO IN
AUDIO IN
VIDEO IN
AUDIO IN AUDIO OUT
DVD/LDTV/SAT
VIDEO 2 VIDEO 1
L
R
L
R
COMPONENT VIDEO
MONITOR
PHONO
CD/SACD
MD/DAT
L
R
L
R
IN IN INOUT
TAPE
L
R
L
R
INOUT
FM
75Ω
COAXIAL
y
CD/
SACD
IN
MD/DAT
IN
MD/DAT
OUT
TV/SAT
IN
DVD /LD
IN
COAXIAL
SIGNAL GND
y
AM
ANTENNA
DIGITAL
OPTICAL
L
R
L
R
+
–
CTRL S (STATUS) IN/OUT*
CONTROL A1
H
H
A
2ND ROOM OUT*
Other hookups
CONTROL A1 hookup
• If you have a CONTROL A1 compatible
Sony CD player, SACD player, tape
deck, or MD deck
Use a monaural mini-plug cord (not
supplied) to connect the CONTROL A1
jack on the CD player, SACD player, tape
deck, or MD deck to the CONTROL A1
jack on the receiver. Refer to “CONTROL
A1 control system” on page 46 and the
operating instructions supplied with your CD
player, SACD player, tape deck, or MD deck
for details.
Note
If you make CONTROL A1 connections from
the receiver to an MD deck that is also connected
to a computer, do not operate the receiver while
using the “Sony MD Editor” software. This may
cause a malfunction.
• If you have a Sony CD changer with a
COMMAND MODE selector
If your CD changer’s COMMAND MODE
selector can be set to CD 1, CD 2, or CD 3,
be sure to set the command mode to “CD 1”
and connect the changer to the CD jacks on
the receiver.
However, if you have a Sony CD changer
with VIDEO OUT jacks, set the command
mode to “CD 2” and connect the changer to
the VIDEO 2 jacks on the receiver.
* STR-DE985 only
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S-LINK CONTROL S hookup
(STR-DE985 only)
If you have a S-LINK CONTROL S-
compatible Sony TV, satellite tuner, monitor,
DVD player or VCR, use an audio/video/
control S connecting cord (supplied) or a
monaural mini-plug cord (supplied) to connect
the CTRL S (STATUS) IN (for TV, satellite
tuner, or monitor) or OUT (for VCR, etc.) jack
on the receiver to the appropriate S-LINK jack
on the respective component. Refer to the
operating instructions supplied with your TV,
satellite tuner, monitor, VCR, etc., for details.
The following illustration is an example of
S-LINK CONTROL S hookups between the
receiver, a TV, a VCR, and a DVD player.
When your TV is connected to the receiver as
shown below, the TV input mode will change
to video input whenever you turn on the
receiver. When you connect the receiver as
shown below, input mode of the receiver
changes to VIDEO 1 or DVD/LD whenever
you play your VCR or DVD.
The following connections will also change the
input mode of the receiver to TV whenever you
operate your TV.
* Pull the video cord away from the supplied audio/
video/control S cable.
Note
Refer to the operating instructions supplied with your
TV for details regarding the operations you can
control from your TV.
2ND ROOM hookup
(STR-DE985 only)
You can use the 2ND ROOM OUT jacks to
output the audio signals of the selected
component to a stereo amplifier located in
another room (page 28).
continued
AUDIO
OUT
OUT IN
S-LINK
VIDEO
IN
IN
S-LINK
VIDEO
OUT
AUDIO
OUT
OUTPUT
IN
S-LINK
VIDEO
OUT
AUDIO
OUT
OUTPUT
G
G
*
H
G
CTRL S
OUT
CTRL S
OUT
CTRL S IN
CTRL S
STAT US IN
S–VIDEO
OUT
S–VIDEO
OUT
VIDEO OUT
S–VIDEO
IN
S–VIDEO
IN
S–VIDEO
IN
VIDEO INVIDEO OUT
AUDIO INAUDIO OUT
VIDEO INVIDEO OUT
AUDIO IN
VIDEO IN
AUDIO IN
VIDEO IN
AUDIO IN AUDIO OUT
DVD/LDTV/SAT
VIDEO 2 VIDEO 1
L
R
L
R
MONITOR
TV
Receiver
VCR 1
DVD
player
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Connecting the AC power
cord
* The configuration, shape, and number of AC outlets
vary according to the model and country to which
the receiver is shipped.
Before connecting the AC power cord of this
receiver to a wall outlet, connect the speaker
system to the receiver (page 17).
Connect the AC power cord(s) of your audio/
video components to a wall outlet.
If you connect other audio/video components to
the AC OUTLET(s) on the receiver, the
receiver will supply power to the connected
component(s), allowing you to turn the whole
system on or off when you turn the receiver on
or off.
L
R
L
R
S
URROUND CENTER SURR BACK
+
–
L
AC OUTLET
R
S
IMPEDANCE USE 8 – 16
Ω
L
R
L
R
L
R
L
R
+
–
+
–
AC OUTLET*
b
AC power cord
To a wall
outlet
Other hookups (continued)
Caution
Make sure that the total power consumption of the
component(s) connected to the receiver’s AC
OUTLET(s) does not exceed the wattage stated on the
rear panel. Do not connect high-wattage electrical
home appliances such as electric irons, fans, or TVs
to this outlet.
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Speaker system hookups
Required cords
A Speaker cords (not supplied)
(+) (+)
(–) (–)
B Monaural audio cord (not supplied)
Black Black
Hooking Up and Setting Up the Speaker System
* STR-DE985 only.
** If you have an additional front speaker system, connect them to the SPEAKERS FRONT B terminals. You can
select the front A or B speakers using the SPEAKERS A/B button (page 27).
continued
L
R
MULTI CH IN 2
L
R
L
R
RONT SURROUND
SUB
WOOFER
SUB
WOOFER
SUB
WOOFER
SURR
BACK
OUT
CENTER
MULTI CH IN 1
L
R
L
R
FRONT SURROUND
CENTER
SURR
BACK
FRONT A SURROUND CENTER SURR BACK
+
–
+
–
RLRL
AC OUTLET
PRE OUT
2ND ROOM
+
–
+
–
RL
RL
FRONT B
SPEAKERS
IMPEDANCE USE 8 – 16
Ω
SPEAKERS
IMPEDANCE USE 8 – 16
Ω
CONTROL
A1 II
CTRL S
OUT
CTRL S
OUT
CTRL S IN
Y
P
B
/B – Y
P
R
/R – Y
TV/SAT IN DVD/LD IN
MONITOR
OUT
S–VIDEO
OUT
S–VIDEO
OUT
VIDEO OUT
S–VIDEO
IN
S
–VIDEO
IN
VIDEO INVIDEO OUT
AUDIO INAUDIO OUT
VIDEO INVIDEO OUT
AUDIO IN
V
IDEO IN
A
UDIO IN AUDIO OUT
D
VD/LD
VIDEO 2 VIDEO 1
L
R
COMPONENT VIDEO
MONITOR
L
R
L
R
L
R
+
–
+
–
INPUT
AUDIO
IN
Ee
A
E
e
A
B
E
e
A
E
e
A
E
e
A
E
e
A
E
e
A
E
e
A
Front speaker A
(R)
Front speaker B**
(R)
Active sub woofer
Front speaker A
(L)
Surround speaker
(R)
Surround speaker
(L)
Front speaker B**
(L)
Center speaker
Surround back
speaker*
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Notes
• Twist the stripped ends of the speaker cords about
10 mm (2/3 inch). Be sure to match the speaker
cord to the appropriate terminal on the components:
+ to + and – to –. If the cords are reversed, the
sound will be distorted and will lack bass.
• If you use speakers with low maximum input rating,
adjust the volume carefully to avoid excessive
output on the speakers.
SURR BACK hookup
(STR-DE885 only)
The receiver lets you enjoy 6.1 channel
surround sound when you connect the
receiver’s SURR BACK jack to the INPUT
jack on another power amplifier with a
monaural audio cord. For details on the use of
sound field, see page 33.
Tip
To enjoy the 6.1 channel surround sound, set the
SURR BACK parameter to “LARGE” or “SMALL”
(page 21).
To avoid short-circuiting the
speakers
Short-circuiting of the speakers may damage
the receiver. To prevent this, make sure to take
the following precautions when connecting the
speakers.
Make sure the stripped ends of each
speaker cord does not touch another
speaker terminal, the stripped end of
another speaker cord, or the metal parts of
the receiver.
Speaker system hookup (continued)
Examples of poor conditions of the
speaker cord
Stripped speaker cord is touching another
speaker terminal.
Stripped cords are touching each other
due to excessive removal of insulation.
After connecting all the components,
speakers, and AC power cord, output
a test tone to check that all the
speakers are connected correctly.
For details on outputting a test tone,
see page 25.
If no sound is heard from a speaker while
outputting a test tone or a test tone is output
from a speaker other than the one whose name
is currently displayed on the receiver, the
speaker may be short-circuited. If this happens,
check the speaker connection again.
To avoid damaging your
speakers
Make sure that you turn down the volume
before you turn off the receiver. When you turn
on the receiver, the volume remains at the level
you turn off the receiver.
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Performing initial setup
operations
Before using your receiver for the first time,
adjust SET UP parameters so that the receiver
correspond to your system. For the adjustable
parameters, see the table on page 66. See pages
20–25 for speaker settings.
Multi channel surround
setup
For the best possible surround sound, all
speakers should be the same distance from the
listening position (A).
However, the receiver lets you to place the
center speaker up to 1.5 meters (5 feet) closer
(B), the surround speakers up to 4.5 meters
(15 feet) closer (C) and the surround back
speakers up to 4.5 meters (15 feet) closer (D)
to the listening position.
The front speakers can be placed from 1.0 to
12.0 meters (3 to 40 feet) from the listening
position (A).
You can place the surround speakers either
behind you or to the side, depending on the
shape of your room (etc.).
continued
Performing initial setup
operations
Once you have hooked up the speakers and
turned on the power, clear the receiver’s
memory. Then specify the speaker parameters
(size, position, etc.) and perform any other
initial setup operations necessary for your
system.
Tip
To check the audio output during settings (to set up
while outputting the sound), check the connection
(page 25).
Clearing the receiver’s
memory
Before using your receiver for the first time, or
when you want to clear the receiver’s memory,
do the following.
1 Turn off the receiver.
2 Hold down ?/1 for 5 seconds.
“MEMORY CLEARING”, then
“MEMORY CLEARED” appears in the
display and all of the following items are
reset or cleared:
• All preset stations are reset or cleared.
• All sound field parameters are reset to
their factory settings.
• All index names (of preset stations and
program sources) are cleared.
• All SET UP and CUSTOMIZE
parameters are reset to their factory
settings.
• The sound field memorized for each
program source and preset stations are
cleared.
• The master volume is set to VOLUME
MIN.
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90°
20°
A A
B
CC
D
45°
90°
20°
A A
B
CC
D
Specifying the speaker
parameters
1 Press SET UP.
2 Press or to select the parameter
you want to adjust.
3 Turn the jog dial to select the setting
you want.
The setting is entered automatically.
4 Repeat steps 2 and 3 until you have set
all of the parameters that follow.
Initial settings
Parameter Initial setting
FRONT LARGE
CENTER LARGE
SURROUND LARGE
SURR BACK LARGE
1)
/NO
2)
SUB WOOFER YES
SURR POSI.
3)
SIDE
SURR HEIGHT
3)
LOW
SURR BACK HGT.
3)
LOW
FRONT XX.X feet
3)
16 feet
CENTER XX.X feet
3)
16 feet
SURROUND XX.X feet
3)
16 feet
SURR BACK XX.X feet
3)
16 feet
SUB WOOFER XX.X feet
3)
16 feet
DISTANCE UNIT
3)
feet
FRONT SP > XXX Hz
3)
STD (120 Hz)
CENTER SP > XXX Hz
3)
STD (120 Hz)
SURROUND SP > XXX Hz
3)
STD (120 Hz)
SURR BACK SP > XXX Hz
3)
STD (120 Hz)
LFE HIGH CUT > XXX Hz
3)
STD (120 Hz)
S.W PHASE
3)
NORMAL
1) STR-DE985 only
2) STR-DE885 only
3) You can set this parameter only when you set
“MENU EXPAND” to “ON” in the CUSTOMIZE
menu (page 44).
When placing surround speakers to your side
When placing surround speakers behind you
Tip
When you set up the surround back speaker, set the
speaker at least 1 meter behind the listening position.
It is recommended to place the speaker at an equal
distance from the surround left and right speakers. If
there is no space behind the listening position, set the
speaker above the listening position by placing it on a
stand or hanging it from the ceiling. To prevent
speaker damage or injury in case the speaker falls,
make sure that it is properly fixed in place.
Note
Do not place the center speaker farther away from the
listening position than the front speakers.
Multi channel surround setup
(continued)
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x Front speaker size (FRONT)
• If you connect large speakers that will
effectively reproduce bass frequencies, select
“LARGE”. Normally, select “LARGE”.
• If the sound is distorted, or you feel a lack of
surround effects when using multi channel
surround sound, select “SMALL” to activate
the bass redirection circuitry and output the
front channel bass frequencies from the sub
woofer.
• When the front speakers are set to “SMALL”,
the center, surround, and surround back
speakers are also automatically set to
“SMALL” (unless previously set to “NO”).
x Center speaker size (CENTER)
• If you connect a large speaker that will
effectively reproduce bass frequencies, select
“LARGE”. Normally, select “LARGE”.
However, if the front speakers are set to
“SMALL”, you cannot set the center speaker to
“LARGE”.
• If the sound is distorted, or you feel a lack of
surround effects when using multi channel
surround sound, select “SMALL” to activate
the bass redirection circuitry and output the
center channel bass frequencies from the front
speakers (if set to “LARGE”) or sub woofer.*
1
• If you do not connect a center speaker, select
“NO”. The sound of the center channel will be
output from the front speakers.*
2
x Surround speaker size (SURROUND)
• If you connect large speakers that will
effectively reproduce bass frequencies, select
“LARGE”. Normally, select “LARGE”.
However, if the front speakers are set to
“SMALL”, you cannot set the surround
speakers to “LARGE”.
• If the sound is distorted, or you feel a lack of
surround effects when using multi channel
surround sound, select “SMALL” to activate
the bass redirection circuitry and output the
surround channel bass frequencies from the sub
woofer or other “LARGE” speakers.
• If you do not connect surround speakers, select
“NO”.*
3
Tip
*1–*3 correspond to the following Dolby Pro Logic
modes
*1 NORMAL
*2 PHANTOM
*3 3 STEREO
x Surround back speaker size
(SURR BACK)
You can set this parameter only when you
make SURR BACK hookup (STR-DE885)
(page 18) or connect a surround back speaker
(STR-DE985) (page 17).
• If you connect a large speaker that will
effectively reproduce bass frequencies, select
“LARGE”. Normally, select “LARGE”.
However, if the front speakers are set to
“SMALL”, you cannot set the surround back
speaker to “LARGE”.
• If the sound is distorted, or you feel a lack of
surround effects when using multi channel
surround sound, select “SMALL” to activate
the bass redirection circuitry and output the
center channel bass frequencies from the front
speakers (if set to “LARGE”) or sub woofer.
• If you do not make SURR BACK hookup
(STR-DE885) or connect a surround back
speaker (STR-DE985), select “NO”.
Tip
Internally, the LARGE and SMALL settings for each
speaker determine whether or not the internal sound
processor will cut the bass signal from that channel.
When the bass is cut from a channel, the bass
redirection circuitry sends the corresponding bass
frequencies to the sub woofer or other “LARGE”
speakers.
However, since bass sounds have a certain amount of
directionality, it is best not to cut them, if possible.
Therefore, even when using small speakers, you can
set them to “LARGE” if you want to output the bass
frequencies from that speaker. On the other hand, if
you are using a large speaker, but prefer not to have
bass frequencies output from that speaker, set it to
“SMALL”.
If the overall sound level is lower than you prefer, set
all speakers to “LARGE”. If there is not enough bass,
you can use the equalizer to boost the bass levels. To
adjust the equalizer, see page 38.
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60°
90°
20°
A
B
30°
B
C C
A
60
30
A
B
A
B
Multi channel surround setup
(continued)
x Sub woofer selection (SUB WOOFER)
• If you connect a sub woofer, select “YES”.
• If you do not connect a sub woofer, select
“NO”. This activates the bass redirection
circuitry and outputs the LFE signals from other
speakers.
• In order to take full advantage of the Dolby
Digital bass redirection circuitry, we
recommend setting the sub woofer’s cut off
frequency as high as possible.
Advance Settings
The parameters below are for the advanced
speaker settings. They appear in the display
window only when you set “MENU EXPAND”
to “ON” in the CUSTOMIZE menu (page 44).
x Surround speaker position (SURR
POSI.)*
This parameter lets you specify the location of
your surround speakers for proper
implementation of the Digital Cinema Sound
surround modes. Refer to the illustration below.
• Select “SIDE” if the location of your surround
speakers corresponds to section A.
• Select “MIDDLE” if the location of your
surround speakers corresponds to section B.
• Select “BEHIND” if the location of your
surround speakers corresponds to section C.
This parameter is available only when the
surround back speaker size is set to “NO”.
x Surround speaker height (SURR
HEIGHT)*/Surround back speaker
height (SURR BACK HGT.)**
This parameter lets you specify the height of
your surround and surround back speaker(s) for
proper implementation of the Digital Cinema
Sound surround modes. Refer to the illustration
below.
• Select “LOW” if the location of your surround
speakers corresponds to section A.
• Select “HIGH” if the location of your surround
speakers corresponds to section B.
* These parameters are not available when
“Surround speaker size (SURROUND)” is set to
“NO”.
** This parameter is not available when “Surround
back speaker size (SURR BACK)” is set to “NO”.
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x Surround speaker distance
(SURROUND XX.X feet)
Set the distance from your listening position to
the surround speakers. Surround speaker
distance should be set from a distance equal to
the front speaker distance (A on page 20) to a
distance 4.5 meters (15 feet) closer to your
listening position (C on page 20). When this
range is exceeded, the display flashes. If you
make the setting while the display flashes, you
cannot fully enjoy the surround effect.
x Surround back speaker distance
(SURR BACK XX.X feet)
Set the distance from your listening position to
the surround back speaker. Surround back
speaker distance should be set from a distance
equal to the front speaker distance (A on page
20) to a distance 4.5 meters (15 feet) closer to
your listening position (D on page 20). When
this range is exceeded, the display flashes. If
you make the setting while the display flashes,
you cannot fully enjoy the surround effect.
x Sub woofer distance (SUB WOOFER
XX.X feet)
Set the distance from your listening position to
the sub woofer.
Tip
The surround/surround back speaker position
parameter is designed specifically for implementation
of the Digital Cinema Sound modes with virtual
elements.
With the Digital Cinema Sound modes, speaker
position is not as critical as other modes. All modes
with virtual elements were designed under the
premise that the surround speaker would be located
behind the listening position, but presentation remains
fairly consistent even with the surround speakers
positioned at a rather wide angle. However, if the
speakers are pointing towards the listener from the
immediate left and right of the listening position, the
sound fields with virtual elements will not be
effective unless the surround speaker position
parameter is set to “SIDE”.
Nevertheless, each listening environment has many
variables, like wall reflections, and you may obtain
better results using “BEHIND” or “MIDDLE” if your
speakers are located high above the listening position,
even if they are to the immediate left and right.
Therefore, although it may result in a setting contrary
to the “Surround speaker position” explanation, we
recommend that you playback multi channel surround
encoded software and listen to the effect each setting
has on your listening environment. Choose 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 are not sure
which sounds best, select “BEHIND” and then use
the speaker distance parameter and speaker level
adjustments to obtain proper balance.
x Front speaker distance (FRONT XX.X
feet)
Set the distance from your listening position to
the front speakers (A on page 20).
x Center speaker distance (CENTER XX.X
feet)
Set the distance from your listening position to
the center speaker. Center speaker distance
should be set from a distance equal to the front
speaker distance (A on page 20) to a distance
1.5 meters (5 feet) closer to your listening
position (B on page 20). When this range is
exceeded, the display flashes. If you make the
setting while the display flashes, you cannot
fully enjoy the surround effect.
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x Center speaker crossover frequency
(CENTER SP > XXX Hz)
Lets you adjust the center speaker bass
crossover frequency when the center speaker is
set to “SMALL”.
x Surround speaker crossover frequency
(SURROUND SP > XXX Hz)
Lets you adjust the surround speaker bass
crossover frequency when the surround
speakers are set to “SMALL”.
x Surround back speaker crossover
frequency (SURR BACK SP > XXX Hz)
Lets you adjust the surround back speaker bass
crossover frequency when the surround back
speaker is set to “SMALL”.
Note
You can set the FRONT, CENTER, SURROUND
and SURR BACK parameters when the speaker size
is set to “SMALL”.
x LFE high cut filter (LFE HIGH CUT >
XXX Hz)
Lets you select the cut off frequency of the
LFE channel high cut filter. Normally, select
“STD”. When using a passive sub woofer
powered by a separate power amplifier, it may
be better to change the cut off frequency.
x Sub woofer phase polarity (S.W
PHASE)
Set the sub woofer phase polarity. There is
usually no problem when the sub woofer phase
polarity is set to “NORMAL”. However,
depending on the type of front speakers, the
position of the sub woofer, and the cut-off
frequency of the sub woofer, setting the phase
polarity to “REVERSE” may produce better
bass. Besides bass reproduction, the richness
and tightness of the overall sound may also be
affected. While listening from the main
listening position, select the setting that best
suits your environment.
Multi channel surround setup
(continued)
Tip
The receiver allows you to input the speaker position
in terms of distance. However, it is not possible to set
the center speaker further than the front speakers.
Also, the center speaker cannot be set more than
1.5 meters (5 feet) closer than the front speakers.
Likewise, the surround and surround back speakers
can not be set farther away from the listening position
than the front speakers. And they can be no more than
4.5 meters (15 feet) closer.
This is because incorrect speaker placement is not
conducive to enjoy surround sound.
Please note that, setting the speaker distance closer
than the actual location of the speakers will cause a
delay in the output of the sound from that speaker. In
other words, the speaker will sound like it is farther
away.
For example, setting the center speaker distance
1~2 m (3~6 feet) closer than the actual speaker
position will create a fairly realistic sensation of being
“inside” the screen. If you cannot obtain a satisfactory
surround effect because the surround speakers are too
close, setting the surround speaker distance closer
(shorter) than the actual distance will create a larger
sound stage.
Adjusting these parameter while listening to the
sound often results in much better surround sound.
Give it a try!
x Distance unit (DISTANCE UNIT)
Lets you select either feet or meters as the unit
of measure for setting distances.
x Front speaker crossover frequency
(FRONT SP > XXX Hz)
Lets you adjust the front speaker bass crossover
frequency when the front speakers are set to
“SMALL”.
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Adjusting the speaker level
Use the remote while seated in your listening
position to adjust the level of each speaker.
Note
The receiver incorporates a new test tone with a
frequency centered at 800 Hz for easier speaker level
adjustment.
1 Press ?/1 to turn on the receiver.
2 Press TEST TONE on the remote.
“TEST TONE” appears in the display and
you will hear the test tone from each
speaker in sequence.
3 To change the test tone mode, press
B/b to select the mode you want.
Mode The test tone output
NORMAL The test tone is output from each
speaker in sequence.
PHASE The test tone is output from two
speakers at a time in sequence.
(There is no sound output from the sub
woofer.) You can also adjust the
balance between speakers.
2CH SWAP*
You can adjust the speaker levels while
listening to the source (not the test
tone). Turn on the connected
component, start playback, then turn
FUNCTION to select the component
(except when connected to the MULTI
CH IN** jacks). The sound for the
front L/R speakers is output from the
surround R/L speakers. You can adjust
the level of surround speakers from the
listening position.
* You cannot select “2CH SWAP” when “2CH
ANALOG DIRECT” is selected (page 27).
** For STR-DE985, MULTI CH IN 1 or 2.
4 Adjust the LEVEL parameters so that
the level of the test tone from each
speaker sounds the same when you are
in your main listening position.
Press LEVEL to adjust the balance and
level of speakers. For details on the LEVEL
menu, see page 37.
While adjusting, the test tone is output from
the speaker whose adjustment is performed.
5 Press TEST TONE again to turn off the
test tone.
Tips
• You can adjust the level of all speakers at the same
time. Turn MASTER VOLUME on the main unit or
press MASTER VOL +/– on the remote.
• In step 3, you can select the mode using the jog dial
on the receiver.
Notes
• The adjusted value are shown in the display during
adjustment.
• Although these adjustments can also be made via
the front panel using the LEVEL menu (when the
test tone is output, the receiver switches to the
LEVEL menu automatically), we recommend you
follow the procedure described above and adjust the
speaker levels from your listening position using the
remote.
Checking the connections
After connecting all of your components to the
receiver, do the following to verify that the
connections were made correctly.
1 Press ?/1 to turn on the receiver.
2 Turn on the component that you
connected (e.g., CD player or tape
deck).
3 Rotate FUNCTION to select the
component (program source).
4 Start playing.
If you do not obtain normal sound output after
performing this procedure, see
“Troubleshooting” on page 58 and take the
appropriate measures to correct the problem.
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Selecting the component
FUNCTION control
Turn FUNCTION control to select the
component you want to use.
To select Rotate to light
VCR VIDEO 1* or VIDEO 2*
Camcorder or VIDEO 3*
video game
DVD or LD player DVD/LD*
TV or satellite tuner TV/SAT*
Tape deck TAPE (STR-DE985)
MD or Tape deck MD/TAPE (STR-DE885)
MD or DAT deck MD/DAT (STR-DE985)
CD or SACD player CD/SACD
Built in tuner TUNER
Turntable PHONO
* VIDEO SELECT INDICATOR lights up when
selected.
After turning on the component you selected,
select the component and play the program
source.
• After selecting VCR, camcorder, video game,
DVD player, or LD player, turn on the TV and
set the TV’s video input to match the
component you selected.
MODE (FUNCTION)
Press to select and play another video/audio
source in combination with the selected
component.
Each time you press the button, the display
changes cyclically as follows:
VISUAL: XXXXXX t AUDIO: XXXXXX
t Selected component
Press MODE And rotate FUNCTION to
(FUNCTION) to select
display
VISUAL: XXXXXX Any video source to enjoy
with the audio from the
selected component
AUDIO: XXXXXX Any audio source to enjoy
with the video from the
selected component
INPUT MODE
Press INPUT MODE to select the input mode
for your digital components.
Each time you press the button, the input mode
of the currently selected component switches.
Select To
AUTO 2CH Give priority to digital
signals when there are both
digital and analog
connections. If there are no
digital signals, analog is
selected.
COAXIAL FIXED Specify the digital audio
signals input to the
DIGITAL COAXIAL input
jacks.
OPTICAL FIXED Specify the digital audio
signals input to the
DIGITAL OPTICAL input
jacks.
ANALOG 2CH FIXED Specify the analog audio
signals input to the AUDIO
IN (L/R) jacks.
When the MULTI CH
1)
is assigned to a specific
function using CUSTOMIZE menu (page 44),
the followings are displayed instead of “AUTO
2CH” and “ANALOG 2CH FIXED”.
Select
AUTO MULTI CH
3)
MULTI CH FIXED
4)
1) For STR-DE985, MULTI CH 1 or 2.
2) For STR-DE985, MULTI CH IN 1 or 2.
3) For STR-DE985, AUTO MULTI CH 1 or 2.
4) For STR-DE985, MULTI CH 1 (or 2) FIXED.
Note
When INPUT MODE is set to “AUTO 2CH” or
“AUTO MULTI CH”, the receiver may not operate
correctly. In this case, set the INPUT MODE
manually.
To
Give priority to digital
signals when there are both
digital and MULTI CH IN
2)
connections. If there are no
digital signals, MULTI CH
IN
2)
is selected.
Specify the analog audio
signals input to the MULTI
CH IN
2)
jacks.
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MULTI/2CH ANALOG DIRECT
Press MULTI/2CH ANALOG DIRECT to
enjoy the audio source connected to the
MULTI CH IN
1)
jacks or analog 2 channel
input jacks. Only volume control and the front
speaker balance can be adjusted when set to
2CH ANALOG DIRECT. When set to MULTI
CH DIRECT
2)
, you can adjust balance and
level of all the speakers. When this function is
on, the surround effects are turned off.
Select
MULTI CH
DIRECT
2)
2CH ANALOG
DIRECT
1) For STR-DE985, MULTI CH IN 1 or 2.
2) For STR-DE985, MULTI CH 1 (or 2) DIRECT.
MULTI CHANNEL DECODING
indicator
This indicator lights up when the unit is
decoding signals recorded in a multi channel
format.
SPEAKERS A/B
Press SPEAKERS A/B button to output the
sound from the speakers connected to the
SPEAKERS FRONT terminals.
To
Enjoy the audio source
connected to the MULTI CH
IN
1)
jacks. MULTI CH IN
1)
indicator lights up in the
display. This mode is suitable
for enjoying high quality analog
source.
Enjoy the audio source
connected to analog 2 channel
jacks. This mode is suitable for
enjoying high quality analog
source.
Each time you press the button, the display
changes cyclically as follows:
SPEAKER A t SPEAKER B t
SPEAKER OFF
To drive Select
Speaker System A SPEAKER A
(Connected to the
SPEAKERS FRONT A
terminals)
Speaker System B SPEAKER B
(Connected to the
SPEAKERS FRONT B
terminals)
When you select “SPEAKER OFF”, no sound
will be output from your speakers and “SP.
OFF” lights up in the display.
MUTING
Press MUTING to mute the sound. The muting
function is canceled when you turn the power
on or turn the MASTER VOLUME clockwise
to turn the volume up. You can also press
MUTING again to cancel the muting function.
PHONES
Use to connect headphones.
When the headphones are connected, speaker
output is automatically canceled and “SP.
OFF” lights up in the display.
When the headphones are connected, selectable
sound fields are HEADPHONE (2CH),
HEADPHONE (DIRECT), HEADPHONE
(MULTI)
3)
and HEADPHONE (THEATER)
(page 32).
Note
When “HEADPHONE (MULTI)
3)
” appears in the
display while the headphones are connected, only the
front L/R signals of the multi channels are output
from the headphones.
3) For STR-DE985, HEADPHONE (MULTI 1) or
HEADPHONE (MULTI 2).
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Changing the display
DISPLAY
Each time you press DISPLAY, the display
changes cyclically as follows:
Index name of the component* t Selected
component t Sound field applied to the
program source
When the tuner is selected
Index name of the preset station* t
Frequency t Sound field applied to the band
or the preset station
* Index name appears only when you have assigned
one to the component or preset station (page 42).
Index name does not appear when only blank
spaces have been entered, or it is the same as the
function.
DIMMER
Press DIMMER repeatedly to adjust the
brightness of the display (5 steps).
When set to the dimmest setting, the display
and the blue LED are turned off. However,
when you press any button, the display
becomes the brightest setting temporary.
Listening to the sound in
another room
Press 2ND ROOM repeatedly to select the
analog audio signals for output to a stereo
amplifier in another room. For details on the
connection, see page 15.
Each time you press the button, the audio
source changes cyclically as follows:
SOURCE*
1
t TAPE t MD/DAT t
CD/SACD t TUNER
*
1
The audio signals of the current function is output.
• Even if 2ND ROOM is set to “SOURCE”, the
sound from front speakers is not output when
MULTI/2CH ANALOG DIRECT is set to
MULTI CH 1 or 2 DIRECT.
• Only signals from components connected to the
analog input jacks are output through the 2ND
ROOM OUT jacks. No signals are output from
components connected to only the digital input
jacks.
2ND ROOM
OUT
SPEAKERS
AUDIO IN
g
Stereo amplifier
(STR-DE985 only)
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Enjoying Surround Sound
You can take advantage of surround sound
simply by selecting one of the receiver’s pre-
programmed sound fields. They bring the
exciting and powerful sound of movie theaters
and concert halls into your home. You can also
customize the sound fields to obtain the sound
you want by changing the various surround
parameters.
To fully enjoy surround sound, you must
register the number and location of you
speakers. See “Multi channel surround setup”
starting from page 19 to set the speaker
parameters before enjoying surround sound.
Automatically decoding
the input audio signal
Press A. DEC.
“AUTO DECODING” appears in the display.
This mode automatically detects the type of
audio signal being input (Dolby Digital, DTS,
or standard 2 channel stereo) and performs the
proper decoding if necessary. This mode
presents the sound as it was recorded/encoded,
without adding any effects (e.g. reverberation).
However, if there are no low frequency signals
(Dolby Digital LFE, etc.) it will generate a low
frequency signal for output to the sub woofer.
Selecting a sound field
You can enjoy surround sound simply by
selecting one of the pre-programmed sound
fields according to the program you want to
listen to.
Sound field Display
Normal Surround NORMAL SURROUND
Cinema Studio EX A CINEMA STUDIO EX A
DCS
Cinema Studio EX B CINEMA STUDIO EX B
DCS
Cinema Studio EX C CINEMA STUDIO EX C
DCS
Mono Movie MONO MOVIE
Stereo Movie STEREO MOVIE
Digital Concert Hall A D. CONCERT HALL A
Digital Concert Hall B D. CONCERT HALL B
Church CHURCH
Opera House OPERA HOUSE
Jazz Club JAZZ CLUB
Disco/Club DISCO / CLUB
Live Concert LIVE CONCERT
Arena ARENA
Stadium STADIUM
Game GAME
Headphone (2CH) HEADPHONE (2CH)
Headphone Direct HEADPHONE (DIRECT)
Headphone Multi HEADPHONE (MULTI)
1)
Headphone Theater HEADPHONE THEATER
DCS
1) For STR-DE985, HEADPHONE (MULTI 1) or
HEADPHONE (MULTI 2).
About DCS (Digital Cinema Sound)
The sound fields with DCS mark use DCS
technology. When these sound fields are
selected, “Digital Cinema Sound” indicator in
the display lights up.
In collaboration with Sony Pictures
Entertainment, Sony measured the sound
environment of their studios and integrated the
data of the measurement and Sony’s own DSP
(Digital Signal Processor) technology to
develop “Digital Cinema Sound”. In a home
theater, “Digital Cinema Sound” simulates an
ideal movie theater sound environment based
on the preference of the movie director.
continued
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Selecting a sound field (continued)
Enjoying movies with Cinema
Studio EX
Cinema Studio EX is ideal for enjoying the
movie software encoded with multi channel
format, such as the Dolby Digital DVD. This
mode reproduces the sound characteristics of
Sony Pictures Entertainment’s studios.
Press CINEMA STUDIO EX A, B or C.
The selected sound field is indicated in the
display.
x CINEMA STUDIO EX A (Cinema Studio
EX A)
Reproduces the sound characteristics of the
Sony Pictures Entertainment “Cary Grant
Theater” cinema production studio. This is a
standard mode, great for watching most any
type of movie.
x CINEMA STUDIO EX B (Cinema Studio
EX B)
Reproduces the sound characteristics of the
Sony Pictures Entertainment “Kim Novak
Theater” cinema production studio. This mode
is ideal for watching science-fiction or action
movies with lots of sound effects.
x CINEMA STUDIO EX C (Cinema Studio
EX C)
Reproduces the sound characteristics of the
Sony Pictures Entertainment scoring stage.
This mode is ideal for watching musicals or
classic films where music is featured in the
soundtrack.
About Cinema Studio EX
Cinema Studio EX consists of the following
three elements.
• Virtual Multi Dimension
Creates 5 sets of virtual speakers
surrounding the listener from a single pair of
actual surround speakers.
• Screen Depth Matching
In a movie theater, sound seems to come
from inside the image reflected on the movie
screen. This element creates the same
sensation in your listening room by shifting
the sound of the front speakers “into” the
screen.
• Cinema Studio Reverberation
Reproduces the reverberations peculiar to a
movie theater.
Cinema Studio EX is the integrated mode
which operates these elements simultaneously.
Tip
You can select Cinema Studio EX by pressing MODE
(SOUND FIELD) repeatedly.
Notes
• The effects provided by the virtual speakers may
cause increased noise in the playback signal.
• When listening with sound fields that employ the
virtual speakers, you will not be able to hear any
sound coming directly from the surround speakers.
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Selecting other sound fields
Press MODE (SOUND FIELD) repeatedly to
select the sound field you want.
The current sound field is indicated in the
display.
x NORMAL SURROUND (Normal
Surround)
Software with multi channel surround audio
signals is played back according to the way it
was recorded. Software with 2 channel audio
signals is decoded with Dolby Pro Logic to
create surround effects.
x MONO MOVIE (Mono Movie)
Creates a theater like environment from movies
with monaural soundtracks.
x STEREO MOVIE (Stereo Movie)
Creates a theater like environment from movies
recorded with stereo soundtracks.
x D. CONCERT HALL A, B (Digital
Concert Hall A, B)
Reproduces the acoustics of a concert hall
using multi-speaker system and 3D sound
imaging for software with 2 channel signals
like CDs.
• D. CONCERT HALL A reproduces the sonic
character of the CONCERTGEBOUW in
Amsterdam, which is famous for its large sound
stage due to its reflectivity.
• D. CONCERT HALL B reproduces the sonic
character of the MUSIKVEREIN in Vienna,
which is famous for its hall resonance and
unique reverberative sound.
You can select directly by pressing the buttons
on the front panel.
x CHURCH (Church)
Reproduces the acoustics of a stone church.
x OPERA HOUSE (Opera House)
Reproduces the acoustics of an opera house.
x JAZZ CLUB (Jazz Club)
Reproduces the acoustics of a jazz club.
x DISCO / CLUB (Disco/Club)
Reproduces the acoustics of a discotheque/
dance club.
x LIVE CONCERT (Live Concert)
Reproduces the acoustics of a 300-seat live
concert.
x ARENA (Arena)
Reproduces the acoustics of a 1000-seat
concert hall.
x STADIUM (Stadium)
Reproduces the feeling of a large open-air
stadium.
x GAME
Obtains maximum audio impact from video
game software.
To turn the surround effect off
Press A. DEC or 2CH.
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Selecting a sound field (continued)
When headphones are connected
You can select the following sound fields only.
x HEADPHONE (2CH) (Headphone 2CH)
Output the sound in 2 channel (stereo).
Standard 2 channel (stereo) sources completely
bypass the sound field processing. Multi
channel surround formats are downmixed to 2
channel.
x HEADPHONE (DIRECT) (Headphone
Direct)
Outputs the analog signals without digital
processing by the equalizer, sound field, etc.
x HEADPHONE (MULTI)
1)
(Headphone
Multi)
Outputs the front analog signal from MULTI
CH IN
2)
jacks.
x HEADPHONE THEATER (Headphone
Theater)
Allows you to experience a theater like
environment while listening through a pair of
headphones.
1) For STR-DE985, HEADPHONE (MULTI 1) or
HEADPHONE (MULTI 2).
2) For STR-DE985, MULTI CH IN 1 or 2.
Tips
• The receiver lets you apply the last selected sound
field to a program source whenever it is selected
(Sound Field Link). For example, if you listen to
CD with “JAZZ CLUB” as the sound field, change
to a different program source, then return to CD,
“JAZZ CLUB” will be applied again.
• You can identify the encoding format of program
sofware by looking at its packaging.
Dolby Digital discs are labeled with the
logo, and Dolby Surround encoded programs are
labeled with the logo.
• When sound signals with a sampling frequency of
96 kHz are input, the sound signals are output in
stereo automatically, and the sound field is turned
off.
Using only the front
speakers (2 Channel Stereo)
Press 2CH.
“2CH STEREO” appears in the display.
This mode outputs the sound from the front left
and right speakers only. Standard 2 channel
(stereo) sources completely bypass the sound
field processing. Multi channel surround
formats are downmixed to 2 channel.
Note
No sound is output from the sub woofer when “2CH
STEREO” is selected. To listen to 2 channel (stereo)
sources using the front left and right speakers and a
sub woofer, press A. DEC to select “AUTO
DECODING”.
Enjoying stereo sound in
multi channel (Dolby Pro
Logic
)
The receiver can reproduce the stereo sound in
multi channel through Dolby Pro Logic . You
can activate the decoder using the
CUSTOMIZE menu. For details, see page 44.
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About DVD encoding and playback of
Surround EX (6.1 Channel) movies
The Surround EX System used in movie
theaters employs a matrix system to produce
6.1 channels from a 5.1 channel film
soundtrack. The matrix system reproduces the
soundtrack as intended by the filmmaker. All
DVD software encoded with Dolby Digital,
DTS-ES matrix 6.1, and DTS-ES Discrete 6.1
includes the 5.1 channel soundtrack designed
for use in movie theaters. Therefore it is
possible to change the soundtrack to the one
designed for use in movie theaters.
To enjoy 6.1 channel surround sound
(“VIRTUAL MATRIX 6.1” playback
function)
• If you do not connect a surround back speaker.
You can still enjoy 6.1 channel surround sound
even if you do not connect a surround back speaker.
Press SURR BACK DECODING when you select
“CINEMA STUDIO EX A-C” to use the
“VIRTUAL MATRIX 6.1” playback function. The
sound charateristics of CINEMA STUDIO and the
3D sound imaging create a virtual surround back
speaker, and you can experience the surround effect
as if you are in a real theater.
Select “AUTO” or “MATRIX” using the SURR
BACK DECODING button.
• If you connect a surround back speaker.
When “NORMAL SURROUND” is selected, press
SURR BACK DECODING to select “MATRIX” or
“AUTO”.
Selecting the surround
back decoding mode
(SURR BACK DECODING)
You can select the surround back decoding
mode to reproduce the surround back signal
and enjoy 6.1 channel surround sound.
Press SURR BACK DECODING to select the
surround back decoding mode. “SB
DECODING XXXXXX” appears in the
display and SB DEC indicator lights up.
• When set to “AUTO”, the receiver performs
6.1 channel matrix decoding only if the 6.1
channel signals decode flag is ON.
• When set to “MATRIX”, the receiver performs
6.1 channel matrix decoding only if the
surround signals are 2 channel, regardless of the
6.1 channel decode flag.
• When set to “OFF”, the receiver does not
perform 6.1 channel matrix decoding.
• When the 6.1 channel matrix decoding is
performed and the surround back speaker is set
to “NO”, you can enjoy the surround back
signals with virtual 3D technology, even
without an actual surround back speaker (the
box around SB does not light up). If the
surround back speaker is set to “YES”, the
surround back signals are output through the
actual speaker (SB and the box lights up).
This function works only for the multi channel
format [3/2].
This function is effective for the following
sound fields.
• AUTO DECODING
• NORMAL SURROUND
• CINEMA STUDIO EX A–C
• MONO MOVIE
• STEREO MOVIE
Tip
You can also select the surround back decoding mode
using the SB DECODING parameter in the
CUSTOMIZE menu (page 44).
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CR
SSB
STEREO MONO MEMORY
; DTS MPEG
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1 OPT: Lights up when the source signal is a
digital signal being input through the
OPTICAL terminal.
2 COAX: Lights up when the source signal is a
digital signal being input through the
COAXIAL terminal.
3 MULTI CH IN (1/2): Lights up when MULTI
CH IN (For STR-DE985, MULTI CH IN 1 or
2) is selected.
4 MPEG: Lights up when MPEG signals are
input.
Note
Only the front 2 channels are compatible with
MPEG format. Multi channel surround sound is
downmixed and output from the front 2 channels.
5 ; DIGITAL: Lights up when the receiver is
decoding signals recorded in the Dolby
Digital format.
6 PRO LOGIC: Lights up when the receiver
applies Pro Logic processing to 2 channel
signals in order to output the center and
surround channel signals. However, this
indicator does not light if the center and
surround speakers are set to “NO”, and
“AUTO DECODING” or “NORMAL
SURROUND” is selected.
Note
Pro Logic decoding does not function for MPEG
format signals.
7 L.F.E.: Lights up when the disc being played
back contains the LFE (Low Frequency
Effect) channel. When the sound of the LFE
channel signal is actually being reproduced,
the bars underneath the letters lights up to
indicate the level. Since the LFE signal is not
recorded in all parts of the input signal the bar
indication will fluctuate (and may turn off)
during playback.
8 SW: Lights up when sub woofer selection is
set to “YES” (page 22) and the audio signal is
output from the SUB WOOFER jacks.
9 Playback channel indicators: The letters
(L, C, R, etc.) indicate 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).
When using sound fields like “DIGITAL
CONCERT HALL”, the receiver adds
reverberation based on the source sound.
L (Front Left), R (Front Right), C (Center
(monaural)), SL (Surround Left), SR
(Surround Right), S (Surround (monaural or
the surround components obtained by Pro
Logic processing)), SB (Surround Back (the
surround back components obtained by 6.1
matrix decoding))
Example:
Recording format (Front/Surround): 3/2
Output channel: Surround speakers absent
Sound Field: AUTO DECODING
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0 Tuner indicators: Lights up when using the
receiver to tune in radio stations, etc. See
pages 40–41 for tuner operations.
qa SLEEP: Lights up when sleep timer is
activated.
qs EQ: Lights up when the equalizer functions.
qd D.RANGE: Lights up when dynamic range
compression is activated. See page 38 to
adjust the dynamic range compression.
qf DTS: Lights up when DTS signals are input.
Note
When playing a DTS format disc, be sure that
you have made digital connections and that
INPUT MODE is NOT set to “ANALOG 2CH
FIXED” (page 27).
qg SP.OFF: Lights up when headphones are
inserted or the SPEAKERS A/B button is set
to “SPEAKER OFF”.
qh ;: Lights up when Dolby Digital signals are
input.
Customizing sound fields
By adjusting the surround parameters and the
equalization of the front, center, surround, and
surround back speakers, you can customize the
sound fields to suit your particular listening
situation.
Once you customize a sound field, the changes
are stored in the memory indefinitely. You can
change a customized sound field any time by
making new adjustments to the parameters.
See the tables starting from page 66 for the
parameters available in each sound field.
To get the most from multi
channel surround sound
Position your speakers and do the procedures
described in “Multi channel surround setup”
starting from page 19 before you customize a
sound field.
Adjusting the surround
parameters
The SURR menu contains parameters that let
you customize various aspects of the current
sound field. The settings are stored individually
for each sound field.
1 Start playing a program source
encoded with multi channel surround
sound.
2 Press SURR.
The button lights up and the first parameter
is displayed.
3 Press or to select the parameter
you want to adjust.
4 Turn the jog dial to select the setting
you want.
The setting is entered automatically.
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Customizing sound fields (continued)
Initial settings
Parameter Initial setting
EFFECT (depends on the sound field)
WALL S__I__H
1)
Midpoint
REVERB S__I__L
1)
Midpoint
FRONT REVERB
1)
STD (STANDARD)
SCREEN DEPTH
1)
MID
VIR. SPEAKERS
1)
ON
1) You can set this parameter only when you set
“MENU EXPAND” to “ON” in the CUSTOMIZE
menu (page 44).
Effect level (EFFECT)
Lets you adjust the “presence” of the current
surround effect.
Wall type (WALL)
Lets you control the level of the high
frequencies to alter the sonic character of your
listening environment by simulating a softer (S)
or harder (H) wall. The midpoint designates a
neutral wall (made of wood).
Reverberation (REVERB)
Lets you control the spacing of the early
reflections to simulate a sonically longer (L) or
shorter (S) room. The midpoint designates a
standard room with no adjustment.
Front reverberation (FRONT
REVERB)
This parameter can be used when “D.
CONCERT HALL A, B” is selected. This
parameter lets you adjust the amount of
reverberations to add to the front signals
according to the original reverberations in the
source.
• To increase front reverberations, select “WET”.
• To decrease front reverberations, select “DRY”.
Screen depth (SCREEN DEPTH)
In a movie theater, sound seems to come from
inside the image reflected on the movie screen.
This parameter lets you create the same
sensation in your listening room by shifting the
sound of the front speakers “into” the screen.
“DEEP” provides the greatest amount of screen
depth.
Virtual speakers (VIR. SPEAKERS)
Allows you turn to the virtual speakers created
by “CINEMA STUDIO EX A, B, C” on or off.
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Adjusting the level
parameters
The LEVEL menu contains parameters that let
you adjust the balance and volumes of each
speaker. The settings are applied to all sound
fields.
1 Start playing a program source
encoded with multi channel surround
sound.
2 Press LEVEL.
The button lights up and the first parameter
is displayed.
3 Press or to select the parameter
you want to adjust.
4 Turn the jog dial to select the setting
you want.
The setting is entered automatically.
Initial settings
Parameter Initial setting
FRONT L_I_R Center
CENTER LEVEL XXX dB 0 dB
SURR L LEVEL XXX dB 0 dB
SURR R LEVEL XXX dB 0 dB
SURR BACK LEVEL XXX dB 0 dB
S. WOOFER LEVEL XXX dB 0 dB
LFE MIX LEVEL XXX dB
1)
0 dB
D. RANGE COMP. XXX
1)
OFF
1) You can set this parameter only when you set
“MENU EXPAND” to “ON” in the CUSTOMIZE
menu (page 44).
Front balance (FRONT L_I_R)
Lets you adjust the balance between front left
and right speakers.
Center level (CENTER LEVEL XXX
dB)
Lets you adjust the level of the center speaker.
Surround left level (SURR L LEVEL
XXX dB)
Lets you adjust the level of the surround left
speaker.
Surround right level (SURR R LEVEL
XXX dB)
Lets you adjust the level of the surround right
speaker.
Surround back level (SURR BACK
LEVEL XXX dB)
Lets you adjust level of the surround back
speaker.
Sub woofer level (S. WOOFER LEVEL
XXX dB)
Lets you adjust the level of the sub woofer.
LFE (Low Frequency Effect) mix
level (LFE MIX LEVEL XXX dB)
Lets you attenuate the level of the LFE (Low
Frequency Effect) channel output from the sub
woofer without effecting the level of the bass
frequencies sent to the sub woofer from the
front, center or surround channels via the
Dolby Digital or DTS bass redirection
circuitry.
• For LFE mix level, “0 dB” outputs the full LFE
signal at the mix level determined by the
recording engineer.
• To mute the sound of the LFE channel from the
sub woofer, select “OFF”. However, the low
frequency sounds of the front, center, or
surround speakers are output from the sub
woofer according to the settings made for each
speaker in the speaker setup (page 19–22).
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Customizing sound fields (continued)
Dynamic range compressor
(D. RANGE COMP. XXX)
Lets you compress the dynamic range of the
sound track. This may be useful when you want
to watch movies at low volumes late at night.
We recommend using the “MAX” setting.
• To reproduce the sound track with no
compression, select “OFF”.
• To reproduce the sound track with the dynamic
range intended by the recording engineer, select
“STD”.
• To compress the dynamic range in small steps
to achieve the sound you desire, select “0.1”–
“0.9”.
• To reproduce a dramatic compression of the
dynamic range, select “MAX”.
Note
Dynamic range compression is possible with Dolby
Digital sources only.
Adjusting the equalizer
The EQ menu lets you adjust the equalization
of the front, center, surround, and surround
back speakers. The settings are stored
individually for each sound field.
1 Start playing a program source
encoded with multi channel surround
sound.
2 Press EQ.
The button lights up and the first parameter
is displayed.
3 Press or to select the parameter
(gain (dB), frequency (Hz)) you want to
adjust.
4 Turn the jog dial to select the setting
you want.
The setting is entered automatically.
Gain (dB)
Frequency (Hz)
To turn on/off the equalizer
Press EQUALIZER. The EQ indicator in the
display lights up when the equalizer is turned
on. When you adjust the equalizer using the EQ
parameters, the settings are stored separately
for each sound field and can be reproduced
whenever you turn on the equalizer.
Front speaker bass adjustment
(Gain/Frequency*)
Lets you adjust the gain and frequency of bass.
Front speaker midrange adjustment
(Gain/Frequency*)
Lets you adjust the gain and frequency of
midrange.
Front speaker treble adjustment
(Gain/Frequency*)
Lets you adjust the gain and frequency of
treble.
Center speaker bass adjustment
(Gain/Frequency*)
Lets you adjust the gain and frequency of bass.
Center speaker midrange adjustment
(Gain/Frequency*)
Lets you adjust the gain and frequency of
midrange.
Center speaker treble adjustment
(Gain/Frequency*)
Lets you adjust the gain and frequency of
treble.
* You can set the parameter for frequency only
when you set “MENU EXPAND” to “ON” in
the CUSTOMIZE menu (page 44).
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Surround speaker bass adjustment
(Gain/Frequency*)
Lets you adjust the gain and frequency of bass.
Surround speaker treble adjustment
(Gain/Frequency*)
Lets you adjust the gain and frequency of
treble.
Surround back speaker bass
adjustment (Gain/Frequency*)
Lets you adjust the gain and frequency of bass.
Surround back speaker treble
adjustment (Gain/Frequency*)
Lets you adjust the gain and frequency of
treble.
* You can set the parameter for frequency only
when you set “MENU EXPAND” to “ON” in
the CUSTOMIZE menu (page 44).
Resetting customized sound
fields to the factory settings
1 If the power is on, press ?/1 to turn off
the power.
2 Hold down MODE (SOUND FIELD) and
press ?/1.
“S.F Initialize” appears in the display and
all sound fields are reset at once.
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Receiving Broadcasts
Before receiving broadcasts, make sure you
have connected FM and AM antennas to the
receiver (page 7).
Direct tuning
You can enter a frequency of the station you
want directly by using the numeric buttons on
the supplied remote. For details on the buttons
used in this section, see pages 48–57 for remote
RM-PG411 and pages 48–55 for remote
RM-PP411.
1 Press TUNER on the remote.
The last received station is tuned in.
2 Press FM or AM to select the FM or AM
band.
3 Press D. TUNING on the remote.
4 Press the numeric buttons to enter the
frequency.
Example 1: FM 102.50 MHz
Example 2: AM 1350 kHz
(You don’t have to enter the last “0” when the
tuning scale is set to 10 kHz.)
If you cannot tune in a station and the
entered numbers flash
Make sure you’ve entered the right
frequency. If not, repeat steps 3 and 4.
If the entered numbers still flash, the
frequency is not used in your area.
5 If you’ve tuned in an AM station, adjust
the direction of the AM loop antenna for
optimum reception.
6 Repeat steps 2 to 5 to receive another
station.
Tips
• If you do not remember the precise frequency, press
TUNING + or TUNING – after entering the value
close to the frequency you want. The receiver
automatically tunes in the station you want. If the
frequency seems to be higher than the entered
value, press TUNING +, and if the frequency seems
to be lower than the entered value, press
TUNING –.
• 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 to stereo mode, press FM
MODE again.
The tuning scale differs depending on the area code
as shown in the following table. For details on area
codes, see page 4.
Area code FM AM
U, CA 100 kHz 10 kHz*
* The AM tuning scale can be changed (page 62).
Automatic tuning
If you don’t know the frequency of the station
you want, you can let the receiver scan all
available stations in your area.
1 Rotate FUNCTION to select TUNER.
The last received station is tuned in.
2 Press FM or AM to select the FM or AM
band.
3 Press TUNING + or TUNING –.
Press TUNING + to scan from low to high;
press TUNING – to scan from high to low.
The receiver stops scanning whenever a
station is received.
When the receiver reaches either end of
the band
Scanning is repeated in the same direction.
4 To continue scanning, press TUNING +
or TUNING – again.
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Preset tuning
After you have tuned in stations using Direct
Tuning or Automatic Tuning, you can preset
them to the receiver. Then you can tune in any
of the stations directly by entering its
2-character preset code using the supplied
remote. Up to 30 FM or AM stations can be
preset. The receiver will also scan all the
stations that you have preset.
Before tuning to preset stations, be sure to
preset them by performing steps on “Presetting
radio stations”.
Presetting radio stations
1 Rotate FUNCTION to select TUNER.
The last received station is tuned in.
2 Tune in the station that you want to
preset using Direct Tuning (page 40) or
Automatic Tuning (page 40).
3 Press MEMORY.
“MEMORY” appears in the display for a
few seconds.
Do steps 4 to 6 before “MEMORY” goes
out.
4 Press SHIFT to select a memory page
(A, B or C).
Each time you press SHIFT, the letter “A”,
“B”, or “C” appears in the display.
5 Press PRESET TUNING + or PRESET
TUNING – to select a preset number.
If “MEMORY” goes out before you press
the preset number, start again from step 3.
6 Press MEMORY again to store the
station.
If “MEMORY” goes out before you can
store the station, start again from step 3.
7 Repeat steps 2 to 6 to preset another
station.
To change a preset number to
another station
Do steps 1 to 6 to preset a new station to the
number.
Tuning to preset stations
You can tune the preset stations by either of the
following two ways.
Scanning the preset stations
1 Rotate FUNCTION to select TUNER.
The last received station is tuned in.
2 Press PRESET TUNING + or PRESET
TUNING – repeatedly to select the
preset station you want.
Each time you press the button, the receiver
tunes in one preset station at a time, in the
corresponding order and direction as
follows:
Using the preset codes
Use the supplied remote to perform the
following operations. For details on the buttons
used in this section, see pages 48–57 for remote
RM-PG411 and pages 48–55 for remote
RM-PP411.
1 Press TUNER on the remote.
The last received station is tuned in.
2 Press SHIFT to select a memory page
(A, B, or C), then press the preset
number of the station you want using
the numeric buttons.
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Other Operations
6 Press ENTER.
7 Repeat steps 2 to 6 to assign index
name for another station or program
source.
Note
When MULTI CH DIRECT (for STR-DE985,
MULTI CH 1 (or 2) DIRECT) is selected, “NAME
IN?” does not appear in the display.
Recording
Before you begin, make sure you’ve 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 be recorded.
2 Prepare the component for playing.
For example, insert a CD into the CD
player.
3 Insert a blank tape or MD into the
recording deck and adjust the
recording level, if necessary.
4 Start recording on the recording deck,
then start playback on the playback
component.
Naming preset stations
and program sources
You can enter a name (index name) of up to 8
characters for preset stations and program
sources. These names (for example, “VHS”)
appear in the receiver’s display when a station
or program source is selected. Note that no
more than one name can be entered for each
preset station or program source.
This function is useful for distinguishing
components of the same kind. For example,
two VCRs can be specified as “VHS” and
“8MM”, respectively. It is also handy for
identifying components connected to jacks
meant for another type of component, for
example, a second CD player connected to the
MD/DAT jacks (STR-DE985) or MD/TAPE
jacks (STR-DE885).
1 To name a preset station
Rotate FUNCTION to select TUNER,
then tune in the preset station you want
to create an index name for.
The last station you received is tuned in.
If you are not familiar with how to tune in
preset stations, see “Tuning to preset
stations” on page 41.
To name a program source
Select the program source (component)
to be named.
2 Press CUSTOMIZE.
3 Press or repeatedly until
“NAME IN?” appears in the display.
4 Press ENTER.
5 Create an index name by using the jog
dial and or :
Turn the jog dial to select a character, then
press to move the cursor to the next
position.
To insert a space
Turn the jog dial until a blank space appears
in the display.
If you’ve made a mistake
Press or repeatedly until the character
to be changed flashes, then turn the jog dial
to select the right character.
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Tip
You can record the sound from any audio source onto
a video tape while copying from a video tape or laser
disc. Locate the point where you want to start
recording from another audio source, select the
program source, then start playback. The audio from
that source will be recorded onto the audio track of
the video tape instead of the audio from the original
medium. To resume audio recording from the original
medium, select the video source again.
Notes
• Make sure to make both digital and analog
connections to the TV/SAT and DVD/LD inputs.
Analog recording is not possible if you make only
digital connections.
• The analog audio signals of the current function is
output from the REC OUT jacks.
• When MULTI CH IN (for STR-DE985, MULTI
CH IN 1 or 2) is selected, the analog audio signals
of the current function is output from the REC OUT
jacks.
Using the Sleep Timer
You can set the receiver to turn off
automatically at a specified time.
Press SLEEP on the remote while the
power is on.
Each time you press the button, the display
changes cyclically as follows:
2 : 00 : 00 t 1 : 30 : 00 t 1 : 00 : 00 t
0 : 30 : 00 t OFF
The display dims after you have specified the
time. While using Sleep Timer, “SLEEP” lights
up in the display.
Tips
• Press ALT on the remote before you press SLEEP
(page 51).
• You can freely specify the time. After pressing
SLEEP, specify the time you want using the jog dial
and cursor buttons ( or ) on the receiver. The
sleep time changes in 1 second intervals. You can
specify up to 5 hours.
• To check the remaining time before the receiver
turns off, press SLEEP. The remaining time appears
in the display.
Notes
• You cannot record a digital audio signal using a
component connected to the analog TAPE OUT or
MD/DAT OUT jacks (STR-DE985) or the analog
MD/TAPE OUT jacks (STR-DE885). To record a
digital audio signal, connect a digital component to
the DIGITAL MD/DAT OUT jacks (STR-DE985)
or the DIGITAL MD/TAPE OUT jacks (STR-
DE885).
• Sound adjustments do not affect the signal output
from the TAPE OUT or MD/DAT OUT jacks
(STR-DE985) or the MD/TAPE OUT jacks
(STR-DE885).
• Some sources contain copy guards to prevent
recording. In this case, you may not be able to
record from the sources.
• The analog audio signals of the current function is
output from the REC OUT jacks.
• When MULTI CH IN (for STR-DE985, MULTI
CH IN 1 or 2) is selected, the analog audio signals
of the current function is output from the REC OUT
jacks.
• No signals are output from DIGITAL OUT jacks
(MD/DAT OPTICAL OUT (STR-DE985) or
MD/TAPE OPTICAL OUT (STR-DE885)) when
you set MULTI/2CH ANALOG DIRECT to 2CH
ANALOG DIRECT.
Recording on a video tape
You can record from a VCR, a TV, or an LD
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 LD player if you
need help.
1 Select the program source to be
recorded.
2 Prepare the component for playing.
For example, insert the laser disc you want
to record into the LD player.
3 Insert a blank video tape into the VCR
(VIDEO 1 or VIDEO 2) for recording.
4 Start recording on the recording VCR,
then start playing the video tape or
laser disc you want to record.
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Adjustments using the
CUSTOMIZE button
The CUSTOMIZE button allows you to make
the following adjustments.
1 Press CUSTOMIZE.
2 Press or to select the parameter
you want to adjust.
3 Turn the jog dial to select the setting
you want.
The setting is entered automatically.
4 Repeat steps 2 and 3 until you have set
all of the parameters that follow.
Initial settings
Parameter Initial setting
MENU EXPAND XXX OFF
2CH MODE PL MOVIE
SB DECODING XXXXXXX AUTO
MULTI CH XXXXXXX
1)
NONE
S. FIELD LINK XXX ON
POWER SAVE XXX OFF
AUTO FUNCTION XXX ON
OSD XXXXXXXXXX
2)
COLOR
OSD H.POSITION XX
2)
4
OSD V.POSITION XX
2)
4
COMMAND MODE XXX AV2
1) For STR-DE985, MULTI CH 1 or 2 XXXXXXX.
2) STR-DE985 only.
x MENU EXPAND
Normally, set MENU EXPAND to “OFF”
(default setting). When set to “ON”, you can
select all adjustable parameters for SET UP,
SURR, LEVEL and EQ buttons and do the
advanced settings for each menu.
x 2ch decode mode (2CH MODE)
Lets you specify the type of decoding for the 2
channel source. This receiver incorporates with
Dolby Pro Logic II which has movie mode and
music mode, and the receiver can reproduce the
2 channel sound in 5.1 channel through Dolby
Pro Logic II.
• When set to “PRO LOGIC”, the receiver
performs the Pro Logic decoding. The source
recorded in 2 channel is decoded into 4
channels.
• When set to “PL II MOVIE”, the receiver
performs the Pro Logic II movie mode
decoding. This setting is ideal for the movies
encoded in Dolby Surround. Besides, this mode
can reproduce the sound in 5.1 channel when
watching the videos of old movies or in the
dubbed language.
• When set to “PL II MUSIC”, the receiver
performs the Pro Logic II music mode
decoding. This setting is ideal for the normal
stereo sources, such as CDs.
Notes
• Dolby Pro Logic II does not function for DTS or
MPEG format signals.
• “2CH MODE” only appears when you select
“NORMAL SURROUND” or “AUTO
DECODING”.
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x Surround back decoding mode (SB
DECODING XXXXXX)
You can set this parameter using SURR BACK
DECODING on the front panel. For details, see
page 33.
x Multi channel assignment (MULTI
CH XXXXXXX) (for STR-DE985,
MULTI CH 1 or 2 XXXXXXX)
Lets you assign a function to MULTI CH (for
STR-DE985, MULTI CH 1 or 2). You cannot
assign TUNER or PHONO.
For STR-DE985, you cannot assign the same
function to both MULTI CH 1 and 2.
x Sound field link (S.FIELD LINK
XXX)
Lets you apply the last selected sound field to a
program source whenever it is selected. For
example, if you listen to CD with STADIUM
as the sound field, change to a different
program source, then return to CD, STADIUM
will be applied again.
x CONTROL A1 power save
function (POWER SAVE XXX)
Lets you turn on the receiver automatically
when the component connected via CONTROL
A1 cords (see page 14) is turned on and the
playback is started.
When set to “ON”, you can save the power
consumption of the receiver during standby
mode.
x CONTROL A1 auto function
(AUTO FUNCTION XXX)
Lets you switch the function of this receiver to
the Sony components connected via CONTROL
A1 cords (see page 14) automatically when the
connected component is set to play mode.
x Color of the on-screen display
(OSD XXXXXXXXXX)
(STR-DE985 only)
Lets you select the color of the on-screen
display.
x OSD horizontal position (OSD
H.POSTION XX)
(STR-DE985 only)
Lets you adjust the position of the on-screen
display horizontally.
x OSD vertical position (OSD
V.POSTION XX)
(STR-DE985 only)
Lets you adjust the position of the on-screen
display vertically.
x Selecting the command mode of
the remote (COMMAND MODE XXX)
Lets you select the command mode of the
remote. Change the command mode when you
use 2 Sony receivers in the same room.
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CONTROL A1 control
system
Getting Started
This section explains the basic functions
of the CONTROL A1 Control System.
Certain components have special
functions, such as “CD Synchro Dubbing”
on cassette decks, that require CONTROL
A1 connections. For detailed information
regarding specific operations, be sure to
also refer to the Operating Instructions
supplied with your component(s).
The CONTROL A1 Control System was
designed to simplify the operation of audio
systems composed of separate Sony
components. CONTROL A1
connections
provide a path for the transmission of control
signals which enable automatic operation and
control features usually associated with
integrated systems.
Currently, CONTROL A1
connections
between a Sony CD player, amplifier
(receiver), MD deck and cassette deck provide
automatic function selection and synchronized
recording.
In the future, the CONTROL A1
connection
will work as a multifunction bus allowing you
to control various functions for each
component.
Notes
• The CONTROL A1 Control System is designed to
maintain upward compatibility as the Control
System is upgraded to handle new functions. In this
case, however, older components will not be
compatible with the new functions.
• Do not operate a 2 way remote control unit when
the CONTROL A1 jacks are connected via a PC
interface kit to a personal computer running “MD
Editor” or similar application. Also, do not operate
the connected component in a manner contrary to
the functions of the application, as this may cause
the application to operate incorrectly.
CONTROL A1 and CONTROL A1
compatibility
The CONTROL A1 control system has been
updated to the CONTROL A1 which is the
standard system in the Sony 300 disc CD changer
and other recent Sony components. Components
with CONTROL A1 jacks are compatible with
components with CONTROL A1 , and can be
connected to each other. Basically, the majority of
the functions available with the CONTROL A1
control system will be available with the
CONTROL A1 control system.
However, when making connections between
components with CONTROL A1 jacks and
components with CONTROL A1 jacks, the
number of functions that can be controlled may be
limited depending on the component. For detailed
information, refer to the operating instructions
supplied with the component(s).
Connections
Connect monaural mini-plug cords in series to
the CONTROL A1
jacks on the back of each
component. You can connect up to 10
CONTROL A1
compatible components in
any order. However, you can connect only one
of each type of component (i.e., 1 CD player, 1
MD deck, 1 tape deck and 1 receiver).
(You may be able to connect more than one CD
player or MD deck, depending on the model.
Refer to the operating instructions supplied
with the respective component for details.)
In the CONTROL A1
control system, the
control signals flow both ways, so there is no
distinction of IN and OUT jacks. If a
component has more than one CONTROL
A1
jack, you can use either one, or connect
different components to each jack.
Example
Amplifier
(Receiver)
CD
player
MD
deck
Tape
deck
Other
component
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On CONTROL A1 jacks and
connections
It is possible to make connections between
CONTROL A1 and CONTROL A1
jacks.
For details regarding particular connections or
set up options, refer to the operating
instructions supplied with the component(s).
About the connecting cord
Some CONTROL A1 compatible components
are supplied with a connecting cord as an
accessory. In this case, use the connecting cord
for your connection.
When using a commercially available cord, use
a monaural mini-plug cord less than 2 meters
long, with no resistance (such as the Sony
RK-G69HG).
Basic Functions
The CONTROL A1 functions will operate as
long as the component you want to operate is
turned on, even if all of the other connected
components are not turned on.
Automatic function selection
When you connect a CONTROL A1
compatible Sony amplifier (or receiver) to
other Sony components using monaural mini-
plug cords, the function selector on the
amplifier (or receiver) automatically switches
to the correct input when you press the play
button on one of the connected components.
CD player
MD deck
CONTROL A1
Jacks and connection examples
CONTROL A1
Notes
• You must connect a CONTROL A1 compatible
amplifier (receiver) using a monaural mini-plug
cord in order to take advantage of the automatic
function selection feature.
• This function only works when the components are
connected to the amplifier (or receiver) inputs
according to the names on the function buttons.
Certain receivers allow you to switch the names of
the function buttons. In this case, refer to the
operating instructions supplied with the receiver.
• When recording, do not play any components other
than the recording source. It will cause the
automatic function selection to operate.
Synchronized recording
This function lets you conduct synchronized
recording between the selected source and
recorder components.
1 Set the function selector on the
amplifier (or receiver) to the source
component.
2 Set the source component to pause
mode (make sure both the N and X
indicators light together).
3 Set the recorder component to the
REC-PAUSE mode.
4 Press PAUSE on the recorder
component.
The source component is released from
the pause mode, and recording begins
shortly thereafter.
When playback ends from the source
component, recording stops.
Notes
• Do not set more than one component to the pause
mode.
• Certain recorder components may be equipped with
a special synchronized recording function that uses
the CONTROL A1 Control System, such as “CD
Synchro Dubbing”. In this case, refer to the
operating instructions supplied with the recorder
component.
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You can use the remote RM-PG411 (STR-
DE985 only) or RM-PP411 (STR-DE885 only)
to operate the components in your system.
Before you use your
remote
Inserting batteries into the
remote
Insert R6 (size-AA) batteries with the + and –
properly oriented in the battery compartment.
When using the remote, point it at the remote
sensor g on the receiver.
Tip
Under normal conditions, the batteries should 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. Doing so may cause a
malfunction.
• If you don’t use the remote for an extended period
of time, remove the batteries to avoid possible
damage from battery leakage and corrosion.
Remote button
description
VIDEO1 VIDEO2
USE MODE
SYSTEM STANDBY
SLEEP
AV1 AV2 2ND
M2
TV ?/1 AV ?/1
VIDEO3 DVD/LD
TV/SAT
TAPE MD/DAT
CD/SACD
PHONO
M1
TUNER
MULTI CH SOURCE
?/1
P
VIDEO1 VIDEO2
USE MODE
SYSTEM STANDBY
SLEEP
AV1 AV2
TV ?/1 AV ?/1
VIDEO3 DVD/LD
TV/SAT
MD/TAPE CD/SACD
TUNER
PHONO AUX
MULTI CH SOURCE
?/1
P
N
X
m
M
.
>
-
SHIFT
TOP MENU/
GUIDE
AV MENU
MUTING
MASTER
VOL
DISPLAY
TV VOL TV CH
WIDE ON SCREEN
TV/
VIDEO
MAIN
MENU
RETURN/EXIT
D.TUNING DISC ALT
ANT
CLEAR
SEARCH MODE
TEST
TONE
PRESET
123
456
789
0/10 >10/11 12
AUTO DEC
SUBTITLE ENTER
MODE
AUDIO
SWAP/
ANGLE
JUMP/
TIME
PRESET/
CH/D.SKIP
MPX/
DUAL
ANALOG
DIRECT
2CH
SOUND FIELD
x
O
f
F
G
g
Operations Using the Remote RM-PG411 and RM-PP411
The tables below show the settings of each
button common to both remote RM-PG411 and
RM-PP411.
Remote Operations Function
Button
?/1 Receiver
Turns the receiver on or off.
SLEEP Receiver Activates the sleep
function and the duration
which the receiver turns
off automatically.
ENTER/
EXECUTE
RM-PG411 RM-PP411
RM-PG411 and RM-PP411
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Remote Operations Function
Button
V/v Receiver Select a menu item.
B/b Receiver Makes adjustment or
change the setting.
MASTER Receiver Adjusts the master
VOL +/– volume of the receiver.
MAIN Receiver Press this button
MENU repeatedly to select one
of the five cursor modes:
EQ, SURR, LEVEL,
SET UP and
CUSTOMIZE.
ON Receiver To display the menus of
SCREEN the receiver on the TV
screen.
AV ?/1 TV/VCR/ Turns the audio and
CD player/ video components on or
VCD player/ off.
LD player/
DVD player/
MD deck/
DAT deck
SYSTEM Receiver/TV/ Turns off the receiver and
STANDBY VCR/Satellite other Sony audio/video
(Press tuner/CD components.
AV ?/1 player/VCD
and ?/1 player/LD player/
at the DVD player/
same time) MD deck/DAT
deck/Tape deck
1–9 and Receiver Use with “SHIFT” button
0/10 to select tuner preset
station numeric input
during DIRECT
TUNING or MEMORY
mode.
CD player/ Select track numbers.
VCD player/ 0 selects track 10.
LD player/
MD deck/
DAT deck
TV/VCR/ Select channel numbers.
Satellite tuner
Remote Operations Function
Button
VIDEO 1 Receiver To watch VCR.
(VTR mode 3)
VIDEO 2 Receiver To watch VCR.
(VTR mode 1)
VIDEO 3 Receiver To watch VCR.
(VTR mode 2)
DVD/LD Receiver To watch DVD or laser
disc.
TV/SAT Receiver To watch TV programs
or satellite receiver.
CD/SACD Receiver To listen to compact disc.
TUNER Receiver To listen to radio
programs.
PHONO Receiver To listen to turntable.
MULTI CH Receiver Selects MULTI CH IN*
source.
SOURCE Receiver Selects 2ND AV output.
TEST Receiver Press to output test tone.
TONE
PRESET Receiver Selects preset sound field
(e.g. Cinema Studio
EX A, B, C).
AUTO DEC Receiver Selects AUTO
DECODING mode.
MPX/DUAL
Receiver
Select Dual Mono or
Bilingual sound of Dolby
Digital or DTS, etc.
ANALOG Receiver Selects 2CH ANALOG
DIRECT DIRECT.
2CH Receiver Selects 2CH mode.
MODE +/– Receiver Selects sound field mode.
SHIFT Receiver Press repeatedly to select
a memory page for
presetting radio stations
or tuning to preset
stations.
D.TUNING Receiver Tuner station direct key-
in-mode.
MUTING Receiver Mutes the sound from the
receiver.
* For STR-DE985, press repeatedly to select MULTI
CH IN 1 or 2.
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Remote Button Description
(continued)
Remote Operations Function
Button
>10/11 CD player/ Select track numbers
VCD player/ over 10.
LD player/MD
deck/Tape deck
AUDIO TV/ VCR/ Changes the sound to
DVD player Multiplex, Bilingual or
Multi channel TV Sound.
SWAP*/ TV Swaps the small and
ANGLE large picture.
DVD player To select viewing angle
or changes the angles.
JUMP/ TV Toggles between the
TIME previous and the current
channels.
CD player/ Shows the time or
VCD player/ displays the playing time
DVD player of disc, etc.
PRESET/ Receiver Scans and selects preset
CH/ stations.
D.SKIP +/– TV/VCR/ Selects preset channels.
satellite tuner
CD player/ Skips discs (multi-disc
VCD player/ changer only).
DVD player/
MD deck
ENTER TV/VCR/ After selecting a channel,
satellite tuner/
disc or track using the
LD player/
numeric buttons, press to
MD
deck/ enter the value.
DAT deck/
Tape deck
DISC CD player/ Selects a disc directly
VCD player (multi-disc changer
only).
ANT VCR Selects output signal
from aerial terminal: TV
signal or VCR program.
* Only for Sony TVs with the picture-in-picture
function.
Remote Operations Function
Button
./> VCR/ Skips tracks.
CD player/
VCD player/
LD player/
DVD player/
MD deck/
DAT deck/
Tape deck
m/M CD player/ Searches tracks
VCD player/ (forward or backward).
DVD player/
LD player/
MD deck
VCR/ Fast forwards or
DAT deck/ rewinds.
Tape deck
N VCR/ Starts play.
CD player/
VCD player/
LD player/
DVD player/
MD deck/
DAT deck/
Tape deck
X VCR/ Pauses play or record.
CD player/ (Also starts recording
VCD player/ with components in
LD player/ record standby.)
DVD player/
MD deck/
DAT deck/
Tape deck
x VCR/ Stops play.
CD player/
VCD player/
LD player/
DVD player/
MD deck/
DAT deck/
Tape deck
DISPLAY TV/VCR/ Selects information
VCD player/ displayed on the TV
LD player/ screen.
DVD player
MD Deck Selects information on
the display.
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Remote Operations Function
Button
USE MODE
Remote To set up the remote.
AV1 and Remote Select the command
AV2 mode of the remote.
ALT Remote Change remote key
function to activate those
buttons with orange
printing.
RM-PG411 only
Remote Operations Function
Button
TAPE Receiver To listen to audio tape.
MD/DAT Receiver To listen to Minidisc or
DAT deck.
2ND Remote Select the command
mode of the remote.
M1 and Remote To perform several
M2 commands in sequence
automatically.
RM-PP411 only
Remote Operations Function
Button
MD/TAPE Receiver To listen to Minidisc
or audio tape.
AUX Receiver To listen to an audio
equipment.
Notes
• Some functions explained in this section may not
work depending on the model of the receiver.
• The above explanation is intended to serve as an
example only.
Therefore, depending on the component the above
operation may not be possible or may operate
differently than described.
• To activate the buttons with orange printing, press
ALT first before pressing the buttons.
• The MPX/DUAL and 12 functions are not available
for set operation (RM-PG411 only). The AUX,
SOURCE, MPX/DUAL, 12 and ON SCREEN
functions are not available for set operation
(RM-PP411 only).
• Before you use the V/v/B/b/ENTER/EXECUTE
buttons for receiver operation, press MAIN MENU.
To operate other components, press TOP MENU/
GUIDE or AV MENU after pressing the function
button.
Remote Operations Function
Button
RETURN/ VCD player/ Returns to the previous
EXIT LD player/ menu.
DVD player
Satellite Exits the menu.
tuner
SUBTITLE
DVD player Changes the subtitles.
CLEAR DVD player Press if you made a
mistake when you press
the number button or
press to return to the
continuous play etc.
SEARCH DVD player Select searching mode.
MODE Press to select the unit for
search (track, index, etc.)
TOP MENU/
DVD player Displays DVD title.
GUIDE Satellite tuner Displays guide menu.
AV MENU VCR/Satellite Displays menu.
tuner/
DVD player
O VCD player/ Returns to the previous
LD player/ menu or exits the menu.
DVD player
V/v/B/b VCR/Satellite Selects a menu item.
tuner/
DVD player
ENTER/ VCR/satellite Press to enter the
EXECUTE
tuner/ selection.
DVD player
TV ?/1 TV Turns the TV on or off.
-/-- TV Selects the channel entry
mode, either one or two
digit.
TV VOL TV Adjust the volume of the
+/– TV.
TV CH +/– TV Select preset TV
channels.
TV/ TV Selects input signal: TV
VIDEO input or video input.
WIDE TV Selects the wide picture
mode.
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Selecting the mode of the
remote
Set the remote mode using the USE MODE
button and the remote mode buttons.
Selecting the command mode
You can switch the command mode (AV1 or
AV2) of the remote. If the command mode of
the receiver and the remote is different, you
cannot use the remote to operate the receiver.
Press 1 (AV1) (or 2 (AV2)) while pressing
down USE MODE.
The indicator lights once (twice for AV2) , then
the command mode switches.
Setting to the 2nd room mode.
(RM-PG411 only)
You can use the remote to select the function
for the 2nd room (2nd room mode). You can
use the function buttons only for the 2nd room.
Press 2ND while pressing down USE
MODE (RM-PG411 only).
The indicator lights for a while, then the mode
switches to the 2nd room mode.
Tips (RM-PG411 only)
• If you press a function button while pressing down
SOURCE, you can select the function for the 2nd
room even though the mode is not set to the 2nd
room mode.
• If you press SOURCE only, you can output the
source signal of the current function of the receiver
to the amplifier in the 2nd room.
To check the mode of the remote
Press USE MODE. You can check the remote
by the indicator.
Mode Indicator lights
AV1 once
AV2 twice
2ND (RM-PG411 only) once (for a while)
To reset the remote to factory
settings
Press =/1, AV =/1, and MASTER VOL – at
the same time.
The indicator lights 3 times, then goes off.
Programming the remote
You can program the remote to control non-
Sony 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 components that accept infrared
wireless control signals.
1 Press AV ?/1 while pressing down USE
MODE.
The indicator lights.
2 Press the function button (including
TV ?/1) for the component you want to
control.
For example, if you are going to control a
CD player, press CD/SACD.
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Notes
• The indicator turns off while a valid button is
pressed.
• In step 2, if several function buttons are pressed,
only the last pressed button is valid.
• In step 2, if you press TV ?/1, only TV VOL +/–,
TV CH +/–, TV/VIDEO and WIDE buttons are
reprogrammed.
• In step 3, if a function button is pressed, the new
function is selected and the programming procedure
returns to the beginning of step 3.
• For the numeric codes, only the first three numbers
entered are valid.
To clear the memory of the remote
To clear all programmed and learned signals,
do the following to reset the remote to factory
settings.
Press ?/1, AV ?/1 and MASTER VOL – at
the same time.
The indicator flashes 3 times, then goes off.
The numeric codes corresponding to
the component 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 numeric code may be assigned to a
component. If you fail to program your remote
using one of the codes, try using other codes.
Notes
• The numeric codes are based on the latest
information available for each brand. There is a
chance, however, that your component will not
respond to some or all of the codes.
• All of the functions on this remote may not be
available when used with your particular
component.
continued
3 Press the numeric buttons to enter the
numeric code (or one of the codes if
more than one code exists)
corresponding to the component and
the maker of the component you want
to control.
See the tables on pages 54 and 55 for
information on the numeric code(s)
corresponding to the component and the
maker of the component (the first digit and
the last two digits of the numeric code
correspond to the category and the maker’s
code respectively.)
4 Press ENTER.
Once the numeric code has been verified,
the indicator slowly flashes twice and the
remote automatically exits the programming
mode.
5 Repeat steps 1 to 4 to control other
components.
To cancel programming
Press USE MODE during any step. The
remote automatically exits the programming
mode.
To activate the function after
programming.
Press the programmed button to activate the
function you want.
If programming is unsuccessful,
check the following:
• If the indicator does not light up in step 1, the
batteries are weak. Replace both batteries.
• If the indicator flashes 4 times in quick succession
while entering the numeric code, an error has
occurred. Start again from step 1.
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Maker Code(s)
SONY 101, 102, 103
DENON 104, 123
JVC 105, 106, 107
KENWOOD 108, 109, 110
MAGNAVOX 111, 116
MARANTZ 116
ONKYO 112, 113, 114
PANASONIC 115
PHILIPS 116
PIONEER 117
TECHNICS 115, 118, 119
YAMAHA 120, 121, 122
To control a DAT deck
Maker Code(s)
SONY 203
PIONEER 219
To control an MD deck
Maker Code(s)
SONY 301
DENON 302
JVC 303
KENWOOD 304
To control a tape deck
Maker Code(s)
SONY 201, 202
DENON 204, 205
KENWOOD 206, 207, 208, 209
NAKAMICHI 210
PANASONIC 216
PHILIPS 211, 212
PIONEER 213, 214
TECHNICS 215, 216
YAMAHA 217, 218
To control an LD player
Maker Code(s)
SONY 601, 602, 603
PIONEER 606
To control a video CD player
Maker Code(s)
SONY 605
To control a VCR
Maker Code(s)
SONY 701, 702, 703, 704, 705,
706
AIWA 710, 750, 757, 758
AKAI 707, 708, 709, 759
BLAUPUNKT 740
EMERSON 711, 712, 713, 714, 715,
716, 750
FISHER 717, 718, 719, 720
GENERAL ELECTRIC 721, 722, 730
GOLDSTAR 723, 753
GRUNDIG 724
HITACHI 722, 725, 729, 741
ITT/NOKIA 717
JVC 726, 727, 728, 736
MAGNAVOX 730, 731, 738
MITSUBISHI/MGA 732, 733, 734, 735
NEC 736
PANASONIC 729, 730, 737, 738, 739,
740
PHILIPS 729, 730, 731
PIONEER 729
RCA/PROSCAN 722, 729, 730, 731, 741,
747
SAMSUNG 742, 743, 744, 745
SANYO 717, 720, 746
SHARP 748, 749
TELEFUNKEN 751, 752
TOSHIBA 747, 755, 756
ZENITH 754
Programming the remote (continued)
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To control a DVD player
Maker Code(s)
SONY 401, 402, 403
PANASONIC 406, 408
PHILIPS 407
PIONEER 409
TOSHIBA 404
DENON 405
To control a TV
Maker Code(s)
SONY 501
DAEWOO 504, 505, 506, 507, 515,
544
FISHER 508
GOLDSTAR 503, 511, 512, 515, 534,
544
GRUNDIG 517, 534
HITACHI 513, 514, 515, 544
ITT/NOKIA 521, 522
JVC 516
MAGNAVOX 503, 518, 544
MITSUBISHI/MGA 503, 519, 544
NEC 503, 520, 544
PANASONIC 509, 524
PHILIPS 515, 518
PIONEER 509, 525, 526, 540
RCA/PROSCAN 510, 527, 528, 529, 544
SAMSUNG 503, 515, 531, 532, 533,
534, 544
SANYO 508, 545
SHARP 535
TELEFUNKEN 523, 536, 537, 538
THOMSON 530, 537, 539
TOSHIBA 535, 540, 541
ZENITH 542, 543
To control a satellite tuner or cable
box
Maker Code(s)
SONY 801, 802
JERROLD/G.I. 806, 807, 808, 809, 810,
811, 812, 813, 814
PANASONIC 818
RCA 805, 819
S. ATLANTA 815, 816, 817
Learning the commands
of your components
(RM-PG411 only)
By using the Learning function, it is possible
for this remote to perform learned commands.
Setting remote control codes that
are not stored in the remote
When a remote control code is not one of the
presets stored in the remote, it is possible for
the remote to learn the code using the Learning
function.
1 Press TV ?/1 while pressing down USE
MODE.
The indicator lights.
2 Press the function button (including
TV ?/1) for the component you want to
learn functions for.
For example, if you are going to learn an
operation for a CD player, press CD/SACD.
3 Press the button you want to use for
the Learning function.
The indicator turns off while a valid button
is pressed, then blinks slowly.
4 Point the remote control code receiver
section of the remote towards the
receiver/transmitter on the remote
control to be learned.
5-10 cm
N
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5 Press the appropriate button on the
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 automatically exits the learning
mode.
When learning is not completed
successfully, the indicator flashes 4 times in
quick succession and the procedure returns
to step 5.
If the memory of the remote is already full,
the indicator flashes 8 times in quick
succession and the remote automatically
exits the learning mode.
Notes
• You can program more than 80 keys for the
Learning function. In some cases, you may not be
able to program even if you have not programmed
80 buttons. The number of buttons you can program
for each FUNCTION button are shown in the
following table.
FUNCTION button area Number of Buttons
you can program
VIDEO 1, VIDEO 2, 78 keys
DVD/LD
VIDEO 3, TV/SAT, 78 keys
TAPE
MD/DAT, CD/SACD, 78 keys
TUNER
PHONO, MULTI CH 52 keys
TV buttons (TV ?/1, 7 keys
TV VOL +/–, TV CH +/–,
WIDE, TV/VIDEO)
• In steps 2 and 3, the indicator turns off while a valid
button is pressed.
• In step 3, if several buttons that can be used for
learning are pressed, only the last pressed button is
valid. The indiactor blinks slowly, it turns ON while
a valid button is pressed.
• In step 5, if a button that can be used for learning is
pressed, the new button is selected and the learning
procedure returns to the beginning of step 5.
To activate the function after
programming.
Press the programmed button to activate the function
you want.
To cancel learning
Press USE MODE during any step. The remote
automatically exits the learning mode.
To clear the learned codes
Start over from step 1. After step 3, press
TV ?/1 for more than 2 seconds. The indicator
lights twice slowly and the learned code is
cleared. If TV ?/1 is pressed less than 2
seconds, the learning procedure returns to the
beginning of step 5.
When a learned code is cleared, if the button
was previously programmed for another
function, the programmed code for that button
can be used.
To clear the memory of the remote
To clear all programmed and learned signals,
do the following to reset the remote to factory
settings.
At the same time, press ?/1, AV ?/1, and
MASTER VOLUME.
The indicator flashes 3 times, then goes off.
To use a command that has been
learned
When selecting a learned function, press the
learned button for that function.
Learning the commands of your
components (continued)
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Performing several
commands in sequence
automatically
(Macro Play)
(RM-PG411 only)
The Macro Play function lets you link several
IR codes in a sequential order as a single
command. The remote provides 2 macro lists
(M1 and M2). You can specify up to 10 IR
codes for each macro list.
Setting the sequence of IR codes
1 Press M1 (or M2) while pressing down
USE MODE.
The indicator lights.
2 Press the numeric buttons to select the
macro step number.
For example, to program step 1, press 1.
The indicator blinks 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 be
sufficient.
If learning is completed successfully, the
indicator slowly flashes twice and the
remote automatically exits the learning
mode.
When learning is not completed
successfully, the indicator flashes 4 times in
quick succession and the procedure returns
to step 4.
5 Repeat steps 1 through 4 to program up
to 10 IR codes.
Tip
If programming is unsuccessful, check the follwing:
– If the indicator does not light up in step 1, the
batteries are weak. Replace both batteries.
– If the indicator lights 4 times in quick
succession in step 3, an error has occured. Start
again from step 1.
To cancel programming
Press USE MODE during any step. The remote
automatically exits the macro setting mode.
To delay the output of an IR code
Start over from step 1. In step 3,
• Press M1 (TV/SAT) when the macro setting
is M1.
• Press M2 (TAPE) when the macro setting is
M2.
1 second delay is programmed at this program
step. The indicator lights twice slowly, then the
remote automatically exits the macro setting
mode.
To clear the programmed IR codes
Clear each macro step individually. In step 3,
• Press M1 (TV/SAT) when the macro setting
is M1.
• Press M2 (TAPE) when the macro setting is
M2.
The IR code is cleared. The indicator lights
twice slowly, then the remote automatically
exits the macro setting mode.
To start macro play
Press M1 (TV/SAT) or M2 (TAPE) while the
ALT indicator turns ON.
Note
If the Macro Play function does not work properly,
program a delay between each operation. See “To
delay the output of an IR code”.
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Troubleshooting
If you experience any of the following
difficulties while using the receiver, use this
troubleshooting guide to help you remedy the
problem. Also, see “Checking the connections”
on page 25 to verify that the connections are
correct. Should any problem persist, consult
your nearest Sony dealer.
There is no sound or only a very low-level sound
no matter which component is selected.
• Check that the speakers and components are
connected securely and correctly.
• Check that both the receiver and all the
components are turned on.
• Check that the MASTER VOLUME control is
not set at VOLUME MIN.
• Check that the SPEAKERS A/B button is not set
to “SPEAKER OFF” and is set accordingly to
your SPEAKERS FRONT system (page 27).
• Press MUTING to cancel the muting function.
• Check that the headphones are not connected.
• The protective device on the receiver has been
activated because of a short circuit (“PROTECT”
flashes). Turn off the receiver, eliminate the
short-circuit problem and turn on the power
again.
There is no sound from a specific component.
• Check that the component is connected correctly
to the audio input jacks for that component.
• Check that the cord(s) used for the connection is
(are) fully inserted into the jacks on both the
receiver and the component.
• Check that you have selected the correct
component on the receiver.
Precautions
On safety
Should any solid object or liquid fall into the cabinet,
unplug the receiver and have it checked by qualified
personnel before operating it any further.
On power sources
• Before operating the unit, check that the operating
voltage is identical with your local power supply.
The operating voltage is indicated on the nameplate
at the rear of the receiver.
• The unit is not disconnected from the AC power
source (mains) as long as it is connected to the wall
outlet, even if the receiver itself has been turned off.
• If you are not going to use the receiver for a long
time, be sure to disconnect the receiver from the
wall outlet. To disconnect the AC power cord,
grasp the plug itself; never pull the cord.
• (Models of area code U, CA only)
One blade of the plug is wider than the other for the
purpose of safety and will fit into the wall outlet
only one way. If you are unable to insert the plug
fully into the outlet, contact your dealer.
• AC power cord must be changed only at the
qualified service shop.
On heat buildup
Although the unit heats up during operation, this is
not a malfunction. If you continuously use this unit at
a large volume, the cabinet temperature of the top,
side and bottom rises considerably. To avoid burning
yourself, do not touch the cabinet.
On placement
• Place the receiver in a location with adequate
ventilation to prevent heat buildup and prolong the
life of the receiver.
• Do not place the receiver near heat sources, or in a
place subject to direct sunlight, excessive dust or
mechanical shock.
• Do not place anything on top of the cabinet that
might block the ventilation holes and cause
malfunctions.
On operation
Before connecting other components, be sure to turn
off and unplug the receiver.
On cleaning
Clean the 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.
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There is no sound from one of the front
speakers.
Connect a pair of headphones to the PHONES jack
to verify that sound is output from the headphones
(page 27).
If only one channel is output from the headphones,
the component may not be connected to the
receiver correctly. Check that all the cords are fully
inserted into the jacks on both the receiver and the
component.
If both channels are output from the headphones,
the front speaker may not be connected to the
receiver correctly. Check the connection of the
front speaker which is not outputting any sound.
The left and right sounds are unbalanced or
reversed.
• Check that the speakers and components are
connected correctly and securely.
• Adjust balance parameters in the LEVEL menu.
There is severe hum or noise.
• Check that the speakers and components are
connected securely.
• Check that the connecting cords are away from a
transformer or motor, and at least 3 meters away
from a TV set or fluorescent light.
• Move your TV away from the audio components.
• Make sure you have grounded U SIGNAL GND
terminal (only when a turntable is connected).
• The plugs and jacks are dirty. Wipe them with a
cloth slightly moistened with alcohol.
There is no sound or only a very low-level sound
is heard from the center or/and surround
speakers.
• Make sure the sound field function is on (press
MODE (SOUND FIELD)).
• Select a sound field containing the word
“CINEMA STUDIO EX” (pages 29–30).
• Adjust the speaker level (page 25).
• Make sure the center or/and surround speaker
size parameter is set to either “SMALL” or
“LARGE” (page 21).
There is no sound from the active sub woofer.
There is no sound output from the SUB WOOFER
terminal depending on the sound field (page 67).
The surround effect cannot be obtained.
Make sure the sound field function is on (press
MODE (SOUND FIELD)).
Dolby Digital or DTS multi 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 output) of the
connected component.
Recording cannot be done.
• Check that the components are connected
correctly.
• Select the source component with FUNCTION
control.
• Make sure that INPUT MODE is set to
“ANALOG 2CH FIXED” before recording from
a digital component connected to the analog
MD/DAT or TAPE terminals (STR-DE985) or
the analog MD/TAPE terminals (STR-DE885).
• Make sure that INPUT MODE is set to
“COAXIAL FIXED” or “OPTICAL FIXED”
(page 26) before recording from a digital
component connected to the DIGITAL
MD/DAT OUT terminals (STR-DE985) or the
DIGITAL MD/TAPE OUT terminals
(STR-DE885).
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To connect an LD player via an RF demodulator.
Connect the LD player to the RF demodulator,
then connect the RF demodulator’s optical or
coaxial digital output to the receiver’s jack. When
making this connection, be sure to set INPUT
MODE manually (page 26). The receiver may not
operate correctly if INPUT MODE is set to
“AUTO 2CH”. For details on DOLBY DIGITAL
RF hookups, see the operating instructions
supplied with your RF demodulator.
The FM reception is poor.
Use a 75-ohm coaxial cable (not supplied) to
connect the receiver to an outdoor FM antenna as
shown below. If you connect the receiver to an
outdoor antenna, ground it against lightning. To
prevent a gas explosion, do not connect the ground
wire to a gas pipe.
Radio stations cannot be tuned in.
• Check that the antennas are connected securely.
Adjust the antennas and connect an external
antenna if necessary.
• The signal strength of the stations is too weak
(when tuning in with automatic tuning). Use
direct tuning.
• Make sure you set the tuning interval correctly
(when tuning in AM stations with direct tuning).
• No stations have been preset or the preset
stations have been cleared (when tuning by
scanning preset stations). Preset the stations
(page 41).
• Press DISPLAY so that the frequency appears in
the display.
Outdoor FM antenna
Receiver
Ground wire
(not supplied)
To ground
FM
75Ω
COAXIAL
y
AM
ANTENNA
Troubleshooting (continued)
There is no picture or an unclear picture appears
on the TV screen or monitor.
• Select the appropriate function on the receiver.
• Set your TV to the appropriate input mode.
• Move your TV away from the audio components.
The remote does not function.
• The MPX/DUAL and 12 buttons on the remote
are not available (RM-PG411 only).
• The AUX, SOURCE, MPX/DAUL, 12 and ON
SCREEN buttons on the remote are not available
(RM-PP411 only).
• Point the remote at the remote sensor g on the
receiver.
• Check that the mode of the remote corresponds
to that of the receiver (page 44 and 52).
• Remove any obstacles in the path between the
remote and the receiver.
• Replace both batteries in the remote with new
ones, if they are weak.
• Make sure you select the correct function on the
remote.
• Press MAIN MENU on the remote before you
use the V/v/B/b buttons for receiver operation
(page 51).
Clearing the receiver’s memory
To clear See
All memorized settings page 19
Customized sound fields page 39
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Inputs (Digital)
DVD/LD (Coaxial)
CD/SACD, TV/SAT,
MD/DAT
2)
, MD/
TAPE
3)
, VIDEO 3
(Optical)
Outputs (Analog)
MD/DAT
2)
, TAPE
2)
MD/TAPE
3)
(OUT),
VIDEO 1, 2
(AUDIO OUT)
SUB WOOFER,
SURR BACK,
2ND ROOM
2)
Outputs (Digital)
MD/DAT
2)
, Sensitivity: -
MD/TAPE
3)
(Optical)
2) STR-DE985 only.
3) STR-DE885 only.
4) INPUT SHORT.
5) Weighted network, input level.
EQ
BASS: 99 Hz~1.0 kHz
(21 steps)
MID: 198 Hz~10 kHz
(37 steps)
TREBLE: 1.0 kHz~10 kHz
(23 steps)
Gain levels: ±10 dB, 1 dB step
FM tuner section
Tuning range 87.5 - 108.0 MHz
Antenna terminals 75 ohms, unbalanced
Intermediate frequency
10.7 MHz
Sensitivity
Mono: 18.3 dBf, 2.2 µV/75 ohms
Stereo:
38.3 dBf, 22.5 µV/75 ohms
Usable sensitivity 11.2 dBf, 1 µV/75 ohms
S/N
Mono: 76 dB
Stereo: 70 dB
Sensitivity: –
Impedance: 75 ohms
S/N: 100 dB
(A, 20 kHz LPF)
Sensitivity: –
Impedance: –
S/N: 100 dB
(A, 20 kHz LPF)
Specifications
AUDIO POWER SPECIFICATIONS
POWER OUTPUT AND TOTAL
HARMONIC DISTORTION:
With 8 ohm loads, both channels 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 (Models of area code
U only).
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 W + 100 W
Reference Power Output
(8 ohms 1 kHz, THD 0.7 %)
FRONT
1)
: 100 W/ch
CENTER
1)
: 100 W
SURR
1)
: 100 W/ch
SURR BACK
1)2)
: 100 W
1) Depending on the sound field settings and the
source, there may be no sound output.
Frequency response
PHONO
MULTI CH IN (1, 2)
2)
,
CD/SACD, TAPE
2)
,
MD/DAT
2)
, MD/
TAPE
3)
, TV/SAT,
DVD/LD,
VIDEO 1, 2, 3
Inputs (Analog)
PHONO
MULTI CH IN (1, 2)
2)
,
CD/SACD, TAPE
2)
,
MD/DAT
2)
, MD/
TAPE
3)
, TV/SAT,
DVD/LD,
VIDEO 1, 2, 3
RIAA equalization curve
±0.5 dB
10 Hz – 70 kHz
+0.5/–2 dB (with sound
field and equalizer
bypassed)
Sensitivity: 4 mV
Impedance: 50 kilohms
S/N
4)
: 86 dB (A, 4 mV
5)
)
Sensitivity: 250 mV
Impedance: 50 kilohms
S/N
4)
: 96 dB
(A, 250 mV
5)
)
Voltage: 250 mV
Impedance: 10 kilohms
Voltage: 2 V
Impedance: 1 kilohms
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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 U, CA
With 10-kHz tuning scale: 530 – 1710 kHz
6)
With 9-kHz tuning scale: 531 – 1710 kHz
6)
Antenna Loop antenna
Intermediate frequency
450 kHz
Usable sensitivity 50 dB/m (at 1,000 kHz or
999 kHz)
S/N 54 dB (at 50 mV/m)
Harmonic distortion 0.5 % (50 mV/m,
400 Hz)
Selectivity
At 9 kHz: 35 dB
At 10 kHz: 40 dB
6) You can change the AM tuning scale to 9 kHz or
10 kHz. After tuning in any AM station, turn off
the receiver. Hold down PRESET TUNING + and
press ?/1. All preset stations will be erased when
you change the tuning scale. To reset the scale to
10 kHz (or 9 kHz), repeat the procedure.
Video section
Inputs
Video: 1 Vp-p, 75 ohms
S-video: Y: 1 Vp-p, 75 ohms
C: 0.286 Vp-p, 75 ohms
Component Video: Y: 1 Vp-p, 75 ohms
PB B-Y: 0.7 Vp-p,
75 ohms
P
R
R-Y: 0.7 Vp-p,
75 ohms
Outputs
Video: 1 Vp-p, 75 ohms
S-video: Y: 1 Vp-p, 75 ohms
C: 0.286 Vp-p, 75 ohms
Component Video: Y: 1 Vp-p, 75 ohms
PB B-Y: 0.7 Vp-p,
75 ohms
PR R-Y: 0.7 Vp-p,
75 ohms
General
Power requirements
Area code Power requirements
U, CA 120 V AC, 60 Hz
Power consumption
Area code Power consumption
U STR-DE985: 265 W
STR-DE885: 210 W
CA STR-DE985: 360 VA
STR-DE885: 300 VA
Power consumption (during standby mode)
0.5 W (when “POWER SAVE” in the CUSTOMIZE
menu is set to “ON”) (page 44).
AC outlets 2 switched, 120 W/1A
MAX
Dimensions 430 × 157.5 × 369 mm
(16 7/8 × 6 2/8 × 14 4/8
inches)
including projecting parts
and controls
Mass (Approx.) 9.5 kg (20 lb 16 oz)
Supplied accessories
FM wire antenna (1)
AM loop antenna (1)
Remote commander (1)
• RM-PG411 (STR-DE985 only)
• RM-PP411 (STR-DE885 only)
R6 (size-AA) batteries (2)
Audio/video/control S cord (STR-DE985 only) (1)
Monaural mini-plug cord (STR-DE985 only) (1)
For details on the area code of the component you
are using, see page 4.
Design and specifications are subject to change
without notice.
Specifications (continued)
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Tables of settings using SURR, LEVEL, EQ, SET UP and
CUSTOMIZE buttons
You can make various settings using the LEVEL, SURR, EQ, SET UP and CUSTOMIZE buttons,
jog dial, and cursor buttons. The tables below show each of the settings that these buttons can make.
Press Press or to select Turn jog dial to select Page
SURR EFFECT depends on the sound field (21 steps) 35
WALL S_I_H
1)
–8 to +8 (1 increment steps)
REVERB S_I_L
1)
–8 to +8 (1 increment steps)
FRONT REVERB
1)
DRY, STD, WET
SCREEN DEPTH
1)
OFF, MID, DEEP
VIR. SPEAKERS
1)
OFF, ON
LEVEL FRONT L_I_R –8 dB to +8 dB (1 dB steps) 37
CENTER LEVEL XXX dB –10 dB to +10 dB (1 dB steps)
SURR L LEVEL XXX dB –10 dB to +10 dB (1 dB steps)
SURR R LEVEL XXX dB –10 dB to +10 dB (1 dB steps)
SURR BACK LEVELXXX dB –10 dB to +10 dB (1 dB steps)
S. WOOFER LEVEL XXX dB –10 dB to +10 dB (1 dB steps)
LFE MIX LEVEL XXX dB
1)
OFF, –20 dB to 0 dB (1 dB steps)
D. RANGE COMP. XXX
1)
OFF, 0.1 to 0.9 (0.1 steps), STD, MAX
1) You can set this parameter only when you set “MENU EXPAND” to “ON” in the CUSTOMIZE menu (page
44).
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(continued)
Press Press or to select Turn jog dial to select Page
EQ FRONT BASS GAIN –10 dB to +10 dB (1 dB steps) 38
FRONT BASS FREQUENCY
1)
99 Hz to 1.0 kHz (21 steps)
FRONT MID GAIN –10 dB to +10 dB (1 dB steps)
FRONT MID FREQUENCY
1)
198 Hz to 10 kHz (37 steps)
FRONT TREBLE GAIN –10 dB to +10 dB (1 dB steps)
FRONT TREBLE FREQUENCY
1)
1.0 kHz to 10 kHz (23 steps)
CENTER BASS GAIN –10 dB to +10 dB (1 dB steps)
CENTER BASS FREQUENCY
1)
99 Hz to 1.0 kHz (21 steps)
CENTER MID GAIN –10 dB to +10 dB (1 dB steps)
CENTER MID FREQUENCY
1)
198 Hz to 10 kHz (37 steps)
CENTER TREBLE GAIN –10 dB to +10 dB (1 dB steps)
CENTER TREBLE FREQUENCY
1)
1.0 kHz to 10 kHz (23 steps)
SURROUND BASS GAIN –10 dB to +10 dB (1 dB steps)
SURROUND BASS FREQUENCY
1)
99 Hz to 1.0 kHz (21 steps)
SURROUND TREBLE GAIN –10 dB to +10 dB (1 dB steps)
SURROUND TREBLE FREQUENCY
1)
1.0 kHz to 10 kHz (23 steps)
SURROUND BACK BASS GAIN –10 dB to +10 dB (1 dB steps)
SURROUND BACK BASS FREQUENCY
1)
99 Hz to 1.0 kHz (21 steps)
SURROUND BACK TREBLE GAIN –10 dB to +10 dB (1 dB steps)
SURROUND BACK TREBLE FREQUENCY
1)
1.0 kHz to 10 kHz (23 steps)
1) You can set this parameter only when you set “MENU EXPAND” to “ON” in the CUSTOMIZE menu (page
44).
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SET UP FRONT SMALL, LARGE 20
CENTER NO, SMALL, LARGE
SURROUND NO, SMALL, LARGE
SURR BACK NO, SMALL, LARGE
SUB WOOFER NO, YES
SURR POSI.
1)
SIDE, MIDDLE, BEHIND
SURR HEIGHT
1)
LOW, HIGH
SURR BACK HGT.
1)
LOW, HIGH
FRONT XX.X feet
1)
3 feet to 40 feet (1 foot steps)
2)
CENTER XX.X feet
1)
3 feet to 40 feet (1 foot steps)
2)
SURROUND XX.X feet
1)
3 feet to 40 feet (1 foot steps)
2)
SURR BACK XX.X feet
1)
3 feet to 40 feet (1 foot steps)
2)
SUB WOOFER XX.X feet
1)
3 feet to 40 feet (1 foot steps)
2)
DISTANCE UNIT
1)
meter, feet
FRONT SP > XXX Hz
1) 3)
40 Hz to 200 Hz (10 Hz steps)
CENTER SP > XXX Hz
1) 3)
40 Hz to 200 Hz (10 Hz steps)
SURROUND SP > XXX Hz
1) 3)
40 Hz to 200 Hz (10 Hz steps)
SURR BACK SP > XXX Hz
1) 3)
40 Hz to 200 Hz (10 Hz steps)
LFE HIGH CUT > XXX Hz
1)
40 Hz to 200 Hz (10 Hz steps)
S.W PHASE
1)
NORMAL, REVERSE
CUSTOMIZE MENU EXPAND OFF, ON 44
2CH MODE PRO LOGIC, PL MOVIE, PL MUSIC
SB DECODING XXXXXXX OFF, AUTO, MATRIX
MULTI CH XXXXXXX
4)
NONE, Every function (except for TUNER and PHONO)
S.FIELD LINK XXX OFF, ON
POWER SAVE XXX OFF, ON
AUTO FUNCTION XXX OFF, ON
OSD XXXXXXXXXX
5)
COLOR, MONOCHROME
OSD H.POSITION XX
5)
0 to 64 (1 steps)
OSD V.POSITION XX
5)
0 to 32 (1 step)
COMMAND MODE XXX AV1, AV2
1) You can set this parameter only when you set “MENU EXPAND” to “ON” in the CUSTOMIZE menu (page
44).
2) Or 1 meter to 12 meters (0.1 meter steps).
3)
When the speakers are set to SMALL only.
4) For STR-DE985, MULT CH 1 XXXXXXX or MULTI CH 2 XXXXXXX.
5) STR-DE985 only.
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< SURR >
EFFECT WALL REVERB FRONT SCREEN VIRTUAL
LEVEL TYPE TIME REVERB DEPTH SPEAKERS
2CH STEREO
AUTO DECODING
NORMAL SURROUND
CINEMA STUDIO EX A zzz
CINEMA STUDIO EX B zzz
CINEMA STUDIO EX C zzz
MONO MOVIE zzz
STEREO MOVIE zzz
D. CONCERT HALL A zz
D. CONCERT HALL B zz
CHURCH zzz
OPERA HOUSE zzz
JAZZ CLUB zzz
DISCO / CLUB zzz
LIVE CONCERT zzz
ARENA zzz
STADIUM zzz
GAME zzz
HEADPHONE (2CH)
HEADPHONE (DIRECT)
HEADPHONE (MULTI)
1)
HEADPHONE THEATER z
MULTI CH IN
2)
2CH ANALOG DIRECT
PCM96K
1) For STR-DE985, HEADPHONE (MULTI 1) or HEADPHONE (MULTI 2).
2) For STR-DE985, MULTI CH IN 1 or 2.
Adjustable parameters for each sound field
The adjusted SURR and EQ parameters are stored in each sound field. The adjusted LEVEL
parameters are applied to all the sound fields.
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< LEVEL >
FRONT CENTER SURR L SURR R SURR BACKS. WOOFER LFE D.RANGE
BAL LEVEL LEVEL LEVEL LEVEL LEVEL MIX
1)
COMP
1)
2CH STEREO zzz
AUTO DECODING zzzzzz zz
NORMAL SURROUND zzzzzz zz
CINEMA STUDIO EX A zzzzzz zz
CINEMA STUDIO EX B zzzzzz zz
CINEMA STUDIO EX C zzzzzz zz
MONO MOVIE zzzzzz zz
STEREO MOVIE zzzzzz zz
D. CONCERT HALL A zz z z z z
2)
zz
D. CONCERT HALL B zz z z z z
2)
zz
CHURCH zz z z z z
2)
zz
OPERA HOUSE zz z z z z
2)
zz
JAZZ CLUB zz z z z z
2)
zz
DISCO / CLUB zzzzzz zz
LIVE CONCERT zz z z z z
2)
zz
ARENA zz z z z z
2)
zz
STADIUM zz z z z z
2)
zz
GAME zzzzzz zz
HEADPHONE (2CH) zz
HEADPHONE (DIRECT) z
HEADPHONE (MULTI)
3)
z
HEADPHONE THEATER zz
MULTI CH IN 1 zz z z z z
MULTI CH IN 2 zz z z z
2CH ANALOG DIRECT z
PCM96K z
1) These parameters may not operate depending on the source or adjustments. For details, see each item in
“Adjusting the level parameters” (page 37).
2) When these sound fields are selected, there is no sound output from the sub woofer if the front speaker size is
set to “LARGE”. However, sound will be output from the sub woofer if the digital input signal contains L.F.E.
signals.
3) For STR-DE985, HEADPHONE (MULTI 1) or HEADPHONE (MULTI 2).
continued
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<EQ>
< FRONT >
BASS BASS MID MID TREBLE TREBLE
GAIN FREQ GAIN FREQ GAIN FREQ
2CH STEREO zzzzzz
AUTO DECODING zzzzzz
NORMAL SURROUND zzzzzz
CINEMA STUDIO EX A zzzzzz
CINEMA STUDIO EX B zzzzzz
CINEMA STUDIO EX C zzzzzz
MONO MOVIE zzzzzz
STEREO MOVIE zzzzzz
D. CONCERT HALL A zzzzzz
D. CONCERT HALL B zzzzzz
CHURCH zzzzzz
OPERA HOUSE zzzzzz
JAZZ CLUB zzzzzz
DISCO / CLUB zzzzzz
LIVE CONCERT zzzzzz
ARENA zzzzzz
STADIUM zzzzzz
GAME zzzzzz
HEADPHONE (2CH) zzzzzz
HEADPHONE (DIRECT)
HEADPHONE (MULTI)
1)
HEADPHONE THEATER zzzzzz
MULTI CH IN
2)
2CH ANALOG DIRECT
PCM96K
1) For STR-DE985, HEADPHONE (MULTI 1) or HEADPHONE (MULTI 2).
2) For STR-DE985, MULTI CH IN 1 or 2.
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<EQ>
< CENTER >
BASS BASS MID MID TREBLE TREBLE
GAIN FREQ GAIN FREQ GAIN FREQ
2CH STEREO
AUTO DECODING zzzzzz
NORMAL SURROUND zzzzzz
CINEMA STUDIO EX A zzzzzz
CINEMA STUDIO EX B zzzzzz
CINEMA STUDIO EX C zzzzzz
MONO MOVIE zzzzzz
STEREO MOVIE zzzzzz
D. CONCERT HALL A zzzzzz
D. CONCERT HALL B zzzzzz
CHURCH zzzzzz
OPERA HOUSE zzzzzz
JAZZ CLUB zzzzzz
DISCO / CLUB zzzzzz
LIVE CONCERT zzzzzz
ARENA zzzzzz
STADIUM zzzzzz
GAME zzzzzz
HEADPHONE (2CH)
HEADPHONE (DIRECT)
HEADPHONE (MULTI)
1)
HEADPHONE THEATER
MULTI CH IN
2)
2CH ANALOG DIRECT
PCM96K
1) For STR-DE985, HEADPHONE (MULTI 1) or HEADPHONE (MULTI 2).
2) For STR-DE985, MULTI CH IN 1 or 2.
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<EQ>
< SURROUND/SURROUND BACK >
BASS BASS TREBLE TREBLE
GAIN FREQ GAIN FREQ
2CH STEREO
AUTO DECODING zzzz
NORMAL SURROUND zzzz
CINEMA STUDIO EX A zzzz
CINEMA STUDIO EX B zzzz
CINEMA STUDIO EX C zzzz
MONO MOVIE zzzz
STEREO MOVIE zzzz
D. CONCERT HALL A zzzz
D. CONCERT HALL B zzzz
CHURCH zzzz
OPERA HOUSE zzzz
JAZZ CLUB zzzz
DISCO / CLUB zzzz
LIVE CONCERT zzzz
ARENA zzzz
STADIUM zzzz
GAME zzzz
HEADPHONE (2CH)
HEADPHONE (DIRECT)
HEADPHONE (MULTI)
1)
HEADPHONE THEATER
MULTI CH IN
2)
2CH ANALOG DIRECT
PCM96K
1) For STR-DE985, HEADPHONE (MULTI 1) or HEADPHONE (MULTI 2).
2) For STR-DE985, MULTI CH IN 1 or 2.
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