Sony STR-D760Z Fm Stereo / Fmam Receiver User Manual

3-860-819-12(1)

Operating Instructions

STR-DE1015G

STR-DE815G

STR-D760Z

FM Stereo

FM-AM Receiver

WARNING

To prevent fire or shock hazard, do

not expose the unit to rain or

moisture.

For customers in the U.S.A.

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 main maintenance (servicing)

instructions in the literature

accompanying the appliance.

INFORMATION

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 dose

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 ifs 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.

Owner’s record

The model and serial numbers are

located on the rear of the unit.

Record the serial number in the space

provided below. Refer to them

whenever you call upon your Sony

dealer regarding this product.

Model No. STR-DE1015G

STR-DE815G

STR-D760Z

Serial No.

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.

This receiver incorporates the Dolby*

Pro Logic Surround system.

* Manufactured under license from

Dolby Laboratories Licensing

Corporation. “Dolby ,” the double-D

symbol a, “AC-3” and “Pro Logic”

are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories

Licensing Corporation.

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 receiver, 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.

• This unit is not disconnected from the

AC power source (mains) as long as it

is connected to the wall outlet, even if

the unit 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.

• 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 placement

• Do not install the appliance in a

confined space, such as a bookcase or

built-in cabinet.

• 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.

For customers in the USA

For detailed safety precautions, see the

“IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS” leaflet.

If you have any question or problem

concerning your receiver, please

consult your nearest Sony dealer.

About This Manual

The instructions in this manual are

for models STR-DE1015G, STR-

DE815G and STR-D760Z. Check

your model number by looking at

the upper right corner of the front

panel. Functionally, the main

difference between the models is that

the STR-DE1015G is equipped with a

Dolby Digital (AC-3) decoder and

the STR-DE815G and STR-D760Z are

not.

In this manual, the STR-DE1015G is

the model used for illustration

purposes, any difference in

operation is clearly indicated in the

text, for example, “STR-DE1015G

only.”

This manual is divided into three

sections; Getting Started, On-screen

Operations and Front Panel

Operations.

The “Getting Started” section

describes connections, how to set up

the remote for on-screen control, and

Dolby Surround.

The “On-Screen Operations” section

describes how to operate the receiver

using the remote to manipulate the

on-screen display on your TV screen.

The remote lets you perform almost

all of the receiver operations.

You can also control the receiver

without the remote. The “Front

Panel Operations” section describes

how to operate the receiver using the

front panel controls. In addition, for

the USA and Canadian models, this

section also explains how to use the

remote short-cut buttons.

The following icon is used in this

manual:

Indicates hints and tips for

making the task easier.

Table of contents

Welcome! 4

Hooking Up the System

Hookup Overview 5

Infrared (IR) Repeater Hookups 7

Antenna Hookups 7

Audio Component Hookups 8

Speaker System Hookups 9

TV/VCR Hookups 11

Digital Component Hookups (STR-DE1015G only) 13

AC Hookups 14

Setting Up the Remote for On-Screen Control

Using the Remote 15

Registering a TV (or Monitor) 17

Registering Audio and Video Components 19

Dolby Surround Setup

Dolby Digital (AC-3) (STR-DE1015G only) 22

Dolby Pro Logic (STR-DE815G and STR-D760Z) 24

Playback/Recording

Selecting a Component 26

Watching TV or Video Programs 28

Tuning and Presetting Radio Stations 29

Recording 31

Sound Adjustment

Using the Pre-programmed Sound Field 33

Customizing the Sound Fields 37

Additional Operations and Settings

Registering Desired Component (User IR setting) 42

Indexing 43

Playing Sources Automatically (Auto Play) 44

Starting a Source Automatically at Power On (Auto Start) 44

Starting Several Components in Sequence Automatically

(Macro Play) 45

Adjusting the Sensitivity of the Remote 46

Changing the Display Settings 46

Using the Sleep Timer 48

Operating a CD Changer 48

Front Panel Operations (Remote Short-cuts: USA and Canada only)

Front Panel Descriptions 51

Remote Descriptions 52

Selecting a Component 53

Tuning Radio Stations 54

Recording 55

Adjusting the Sound 55

Customizing the Receiver Operations 57

Indexing 59

Playing Audio Sources Without the TV (Flasher)

(except for USA and Canada) 60

Additional Information

Troubleshooting 61

Specifications 63

Glossary 65

Index (Back Cover)

Getting Started

On-Screen Operations

Front Panel Operations

Welcome!

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Thank you for purchasing the STR-DE1015G, STR-

DE815G or STR-D760Z Sony FM Stereo/FM-AM

Receiver.

Your new receiver is an audio/video control center

with a unique interface. When you connect the

receiver to your TV, an on-screen display (shown

below) appears and lets you operate the various

connected audio/video components with this

receiver’s remote.

Also, the on-screen display lets you control any other

device that can be controlled by an infrared remote

control, such as air conditioners.

Understanding How the Receiver Works

1 The remote emits an infrared (IR) signal when you

press direction control button (see 1 below).

2 This controls the movement of the pointer (hand-

shaped icon) in the on-screen display (see 2 below).

3 When you move the pointer to an on-screen icon,

and press the center of the direction control button

on the remote, the infrared (IR) emitter on the front

panel transmits the corresponding IR control code to

the respective component (see 3 below).

For USA

and Canada

(RM-H501)

For other

countries

(RM-VR101)

TV (monitor)

Video signal (Input from source

components combined with on-screen

display)

STR-DE1015G

IR emitter

IR receptor

IR control codes

LD player, etc.

VCR, etc.

Video signal

About the color system for video input

This unit is compatible with the following color

systems.

USA and Canadian model : NTSC

Australian model : PAL*

Singaporean model : PAL*

Other countries : NTSC

* Although the normal OSD is displayed in color, when

video signals are input from other components the

OSD is displayed in black and white.

Hooking Up the System

DIGITAL

IR OUT

S-LINK

TV/DBS VIDEO2

MONITOR

WOOFER

SURROUND SPEAKERS

WIRELESS

REAR

SPEAKER

AC OUTLET

IMPEDANCE USE 8-16Ω

FRONT SPEAKERS

VIDEO 1

ANTENNA

PHONO

CD TAPEDAT / MD

IMPEDANCE

SELECTOR

LD/

DVD

Speaker System Hookups (9)

* DBS receivers can be used with USA, Canadian and Australian models only.

Hookup Overview

The receiver allows you to connect and control the

following audio/video components. For details on

connection of each component, see the pages in

parentheses.

p STR-DE1015G

Infrared (IR) Repeater

Hookups (7)

TV/VCR Hookups (11)

Digital

Component

Hookups (13)

Antenna Hookups (7) Audio Component Hookups (8)

IR Repeater

Video camera/

video game

TV tuner/Digital Broadcasting

Satellites (DBS) receiver*

LD/DVD

player

VCR TV/MONITOR

DVD player

(etc.)

AM/FM antenna

player

DAT/MD

deck

Tape

deck

Front

speaker (R)

Front

speaker (L)

Rear

speaker (R)

Rear

speaker (L)

Center

speaker

Turntable

Except for

Singaporean model

To the

front panel

Hooking Up the System

5-1 INPUT

IR OUT

S-LINK

TV/DBS VIDEO2

MONITOR

SURROUND SPEAKERS

WIRELESS

REAR

SPEAKER

AC OUTLET

IMPEDANCE USE 8-16Ω

FRONT SPEAKERS

VIDEO 1

ANTENNA

PHONO

CD TAPEDAT / MD

WOOFER

LD/

DVD

IMPEDANCE

SELECTOR

Before you get started

• Check that you received the following items with the

receiver:

- FM wire antenna (1)

- AM loop antenna (1)

- Remote commander (remote) (1)

(remote for USA and Canada: RM-H501)

(Remote for other countries: RM-VR101)

- Size AA (R6) batteries (2)

- IR repeater (1)

- Video Cable (1)

(USA and Canadian models only)

- Control S cable for TV (1)

(USA and Canadian models only)

• Turn off the power to all components before making

any connections.

• Do not connect the AC power cords until all of the

connections are completed.

• Be sure to make connections firmly to avoid hum

and noise.

p STR-DE815G and STR-D760Z

Speaker System Hookups (9)

* DBS receivers can be used with USA, Canadian and Australian models only.

Infrared (IR) Repeater

Hookups (7)

TV/VCR Hookups (11)

Antenna Hookups (7) Audio Component Hookups (8)

IR Repeater

Video camera/

video game

TV tuner/Digital Broadcasting

Satellites (DBS) receiver*

LD/DVD

player

VCR

TV/MONITOR

AM/FM antenna

player

DAT/MD

deck

Tape

deck

Front

speaker (R)

Front

speaker (L)

Rear

speaker (R)

Rear

speaker (L)

Center

speaker

Turntable

STR-DE815G only

Except for

Singaporean model

To the

front panel

STR-DE815G

USA and

Canada only

Getting StartedHooking Up the System

Antenna Hookups

You can receive radio broadcasts by connecting FM

and AM antennas.

Connecting an outdoor antenna

We recommend that you connect an outdoor antenna

for better reception. Connect an optional FM outdoor

antenna for FM.

Important

If you connect an outdoor antenna, ground it against

lightning. To prevent a gas explosion, do not connect the

ground wire to a gas pipe.

Notes

• Do not use the y SIGNAL GND for this connection.

• To prevent noise pickup, keep the AM loop antenna away

from the receiver and TV.

Infrared (IR) Repeater Hookups

The IR repeater emits infrared signals corresponding to

those emitted by the remote controls supplied with the

components. Connect the IR repeater if:

• You experience difficulty controlling a certain

component using the on-screen display control.

• Your installation configuration prevents the IR

repeater on the receiver’s front panel from reaching

all of the components you need to control.

After connecting the IR repeater, set it above or below

the IR sensor on the component(s) to be controlled.

Each IR repeater can send infrared signals to one

component.

Note

Use the supplied adhesive tape to secure the IR repeater so

that its front faces the component to be controlled.

infrared

signals

IR OUT

IR repeater(s)

IR sensor

IR repeater

75-ohm

coaxial cable

(not supplied)

FM wire antenna

(supplied)

Extend the

FM wire

antenna

horizontally.

75Ω

COAXIAL

ANTENNA

75Ω

COAXIAL

ANTENNA

AM loop antenna

(supplied)

Adjust the

direction.

FM outdoor antenna

(not supplied)

Ground wire

(not supplied)

to ground

Component

Hooking Up the System

Audio Component Hookups

You can use the receiver as an amplifier by completing

these connections.

If your components are Sony products, connect them to

the jacks as shown in the table on page 19 so that the IR

registration is unnecessary.

Note for STR-DE1015G

For digital connections see “Digital Component Hookups”

(page 13).

What cords will I need?

Audio cord (not supplied)

Ç : signal flow

a CD (to CD player)

b TAPE (to a tape deck)

c DAT/MD (to DAT/MD deck)

d PHONO (to a turntable)*

* If your turntable has an earth lead, connect it to y

SIGNAL GND on the unit to prevent hum.

z To use Sony components with a CONTROL A1

terminal

You can connect a CONTROL A1 compatible Sony CD

player, tape deck or MD deck to the receiver. Use a

CONTROL A1 cord (not supplied) to connect the CTRL

A1 jack on each component to the S-LINK CTRL A1 jack

on the receiver. See the instructions for each

component.

z You can display the operating status of the

component connected to the CTRL A1 jack

See page 58 for DTR-DE1015G.

See page 59 for STR-DE815G.

z To use a Sony CD changer with a COMMAND MODE

selector

• If the changer does not have a VIDEO OUT jack, set

the command mode to “CD 1” and connect the

changer to the CD jack on the receiver.

• If the changer has a VIDEO OUT jack, set the

command mode to “CD 2” and connect the changer

to the VIDEO 1, VIDEO 2, or LD jack on the receiver.

Receiver

S-LINK/CTRL A1

d PHONO a CD c DAT/MD b TAPE

White (L)

Red (R)

White (L)

Red (R)

OUTPUT

LINE

CD player

RECOUT IN

TAPE

OUTPUT

LINELINE

INPUT

Receiver

Tape deck

RECOUT IN

DAT / MD

OUTPUT

LINELINE

INPUT

OUTPUT

LINE

PHONO

Receiver

Turntable

Receiver

DAT/MD

Getting StartedHooking Up the System

Speaker System Hookups

Although front (left and right) speakers are required,

center and rear speakers are required only for enjoying

surround sound.

What cords will I need?

Speaker cord (not supplied)

Twist the stripped ends of the cord about 2/3 inch (15

mm). 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.

Speaker placement for STR-DE1015G

Normally, to obtain the best possible surround sound

all speakers should be placed the same distance from

your listening position (A).

This unit, however, allows you to place the center

speaker closer (B), so that is lines up with the front

speakers. The rear speakers can also be placed closer

(C), according to the shape of your room.

If you feel that this placement reduces the surround

effects, you can adjust the center and rear delay

parameters to obtain the effect you desire (see page 39).

Note

To take full advantage of Dolby Digital (AC-3) surround

effects we reccommend using high quality speakers. We also

reccommend using front, center, and rear speakers that are

of the same size and quality.

Notes

• Do not place the center or rear speakers father away from

the listening position than the front speakers.

• When mounting the rear speakers on side walls

perpendicular to the listening position they should be

placed 60 - 90 cm (24 - 35 inches) above the listening

position (as shown in “Speaker placement for STR-

DE815G and STR-D760Z” on page 10).

(+)

(–)

Rear

speaker (L)

(+)

(–)

IMPEDAMCE USE 8-16Ω

USE IMPEDANCE 4-16Ω

++--

FRONT SPEAKERS

REAR CENTER

SURROUND SPEAKERS

Rear

speaker (R)

Receiver

Center

speaker

WOOFER

AUDIO

OUT

IMPEDANCE

SELECTOR

Front speaker (R) Front speaker (L)

45°

90°

20°

A A

Hooking Up the System

Depending on the shape of your room (etc.), you may

wish to place the rear speakers behind you instead of

on the side walls. One advantage of this placement is

that you can use a pair of large floor standing speakers

matching your front speakers.

Note

If you place the rear speakers behind you, be sure to check

the rear speaker position setting in the SPEAKER SETUP

before using the VIRTUAL MULTI REAR and VIRTUAL

REAR SHIFT sound fields (see pages 22 and 33 to 34 for

details).

Speaker placement for STR-DE815G and

STR-D760Z

For optimum surround sound effect, place your

speakers as shown below.

z You can connect an active woofer

You can reinforce the bass sound by connecting an

optional active woofer to the WOOFER AUDIO OUT

terminal.

z You can connect wireless rear speakers

(except for STR-D760Z)

When using an optional Sony wireless rear speaker

system, connect the transmitter to the WIRELESS REAR

SPEAKER connector.

Note

Do not connect any other components to the WIRELESS

REAR SPEAKER connector.

Selecting the speaker system

You can connect one set or two sets of speakers. Set the

SPEAKERS selector on the front panel according to

your speaker system.

To drive Set SPEAKERS selector to

Speaker system A A

(connected to the FRONT

SPEAKERS A terminals)

Speaker system B B

(connected to the FRONT

SPEAKERS B terminals)

Both speaker systems A and B A+B*

(parallel connection)

* Connect speakers with nominal impedance of 8 ohms, or

higher, to the A and B terminals.

Selecting the impedance (except for

Singaporian models)

Check the impedance of your speakers (usually

indicated on the back of the speaker), and set the

IMPEDANCE SELECTOR for the front speakers.

If nominal impedance of Set IMPEDANCE SELECTOR

your speaker is your speaker is to

Between 4 and 8 ohms 4 Ω

8 ohms or higher 8 Ω

Active woofer

Front speaker

45°

90°

20°

A A

Rear speaker

60 - 90 cm

(2 - 3 feet)

AUDIO

OUT

WDOFER INPUT

Receiver

Getting StartedHooking Up the System

TV-VCR Hookups

You must connect a TV to control the receiver using the

on-screen display. Also, to enjoy the Dolby Pro Logic

Surround encoded videos and TV programs, you need

to connect TV and VCRs together with the center and

rear speakers.

If your components are Sony products, connect them to

the jacks as shown in the table on page 19, this makes

IR registration is unnecessary.

p STR-DE1015G

For digital connections see “Digital Component

Hookups” (page 13)

p STR-DE815G and STR-DE760Z

* TV/DBS : USA, Canada and Australia

TV : Other countries

What cables will I need?

• Audio/video cable (not supplied)

• Video cable (not supplied)

Make sure to match the color of the plugs and the

jacks: Yellow (video) to Yellow; White (left, audio) to

White; and Red (right, audio) to Red. If your

components have S-video jacks, we recommend that

you use the S-video jacks instead of the video jacks.

Ç : signal flow

a MONITOR (to TV or monitor)

Be sure to use your TV as a monitor, and use the TV

tuner built-in to the VCR to watch TV programs. If

you use your TV’s tuner, the on-screen display will

change to a TV program when you switch channels.

Also, do not connect anything to the TV/DBS* IN

jacks.

If you connect a Sony TV with TV OUT jacks, you can

use the TV tuner in your TV (see page 28 for details)

and the TV/DBS IN jacks without disrupting the on-

screen display.

b VIDEO 1, 2 (to VCR)

Connect VCRs to the VIDEO 1 or/and VIDEO 2 jacks.

If you connect a Sony StarSight tuner, connect it to the

VIDEO 1 jacks.

d TV/DBS*

5.1 INPUT

Yellow

b VIDEO 1, 2 a MONITOR

e VIDEO 3 INPUT

(on the front panel)

c LD/DVD

d TV/DBS* b VIDEO 1, 2 a MONITOR

e VIDEO 3 INPUT

(on the front panel)

c LD/DVD

White (L)

Red (R)

Yellow

White (L)

Red (R)

Yellow Yellow

Receiver

Monitor

S-LINK

CTRL S

VIDEO

OUT

MONITOR

INPUT

S-VIDEO

OUT

S-LINK

CTRL S

VIDEO

OUT

AUDIO

OUT

VIDEO

AUDIO

VIDEO 1

OUTPUT

VIDEO VIDEO

AUDIO AUDIO

INPUT

S-VIDEO S-VIDEO

OUT

OUT IN

Receiver

VCR

Hooking Up the System

Receiver

c LD/DVD (to LD or DVD player)

Note for STR-DE815G and STR-D760Z

To input decoded Dolby Digital (AC-3) soundtracks, make

connections as shown below in “Playing decoded Dolby

Digital (AC-3) soundtracks”.

d TV/DBS* (to TV tuner or Digital Broadcasting

Satellites (DBS) receiver)

e VIDEO 3 INPUT (to a video camera or a video game)

* TV/DBS : USA, Canada and Australia

TV : Other countries

z If you have a CONTROL S compatible monitor or VCR

(for USA and Canada only)

Use a CONTROL S cord (supplied) to connect the CTRL

S IN (for monitor) or CTRL S OUT (for VCR) jack on the

receiver to the appropriate S-LINK jack on the

respective component. Refer to the Operating

Instructions supplied with your monitor or VCR for

details.

Note

Set the TV tuner to skip channels where there is no broadcast

so that an image is always displayed on the TV screen;

otherwise, the on-screen display is distorted.

Playing decoded Dolby Digital (AC-3)

soundtracks (STR-DE815G and STR-D760Z)

If you have a Dolby Digital (AC-3) decoder, you can

use the receiver to amplify decoded Dolby Digital (AC-

3) soundtracks with the following connections. These

audio signals are paired with the video signals input to

the LD/DVD VIDEO IN jack (see page 27 for details

regarding operation).

VIDEO

AUDIO

LD/

DVD

OUTPUT

VIDEO

AUDIO

S-VIDEO

VIDEO

AUDIO

TV/DBS

OUTPUT

VIDEO

AUDIO

Receiver

TV tuner/DBS

VIDEO L AUDIO R

VIDEO 3 INPUT

OUTPUT

VIDEO

AUDIO

Receiver

(front panel)

Video camera/

video game

LD/DVD

STR-DE1015G

only

Receiver

Dolby Digital (AC-3)

decoder (etc.)

DVD player

FRONT

REAR

CENTER

WOOFER

5-1 INPUT

CENTER

WOOFER

REAR FRONT

PRE OUT

OUT

DIGITAL

VIDEO

AUDIO

LD/

DVD

LINE OUT

R L VIDEO- AUDIO -

Getting StartedHooking Up the System

Digital Component Hookups

(STR-DE1015G only)

You can connect the optical digital output jack of a

DVD player, DAT/MD deck, CD player (etc.) to the

receiver’s optical digital input jacks.

You can also connect the AC-3 RF output terminal of

an LD player to the receiver’s AC-3 RF input terminal.

You can connect the receiver’s optical digital output

jack to a DAT/MD deck.

After making digital connections, also be sure to select

the appropriate INPUT MODE (see page 27 for details).

What cords will I need?

• Optical digital connecting cord (not supplied)

• Coaxial digital connection cord (not supplied)

Ç : signal flow

a LD/DVD IN: OPTICAL (to DVD player)

If you connect a DVD player to the analog LD/DVD in

jacks, be sure to connect the DVD player’s optical

digital output to the LD/DVD IN : OPTICAL jack.

d DAT/MD IN (OUT): OPTICAL

a LD/DVD: OPTICAL b LD/DVD: RF c CD IN: OPTICAL

b LD/DVD IN: AC-3 RF (to LD player)

If you connect an LD player to the analog LD/DVD in

jacks, be sure to connect the LD player’s AC-3 RF

output to the LD/DVD IN: AC-3 RF jack.

c CD IN: OPTICAL (to CD player)

d DAT/MD IN(OUT):OPTICAL (to DAT or MD deck)

Note

This unit is only compatible with digital components using

32 kHz/44.1 kHz/48 kHz sampling frequencies. It is not

compatible with 96 kHz.

DAT/MD OUT

DIGITAL

OPTICAL

DAT/MD IN

OPTICAL

CD IN

OPTICAL

LD/DVD IN

OPTICAL

LD/DVD IN

AC-3

OUT

DIGITAL

Receiver DVD player

Receiver LD player

DAT/MD OUT

DIGITAL

OPTICAL

DAT/MD IN

OPTICAL

CD IN

OPTICAL

LD/DVD IN

OPTICAL

LD/DVD IN

AC-3

OUT

AC-3

Receiver CD player

DAT/MD OUT

DIGITAL

OPTICAL

DAT/MD IN

OPTICAL

CD IN

OPTICAL

LD/DVD IN

OPTICAL

LD/DVD IN

AC-3

OUT

DIGITAL

DAT/MD OUT

DIGITAL

OPTICAL

DAT/MD IN

OPTICAL

CD IN

OPTICAL

LD/DVD IN

OPTICAL

LD/DVD IN

AC-3

OUT

DIGITAL

Receiver DAT/MD deck

Warning regarding the playback of DAT/MD sources

When playing DAT/MD sources through this unit, do

not play a DAT/MD that contains digital recordings

made from a DVD player whose digital output was set to

“DOLBY DIGITAL”. High volume noise will be output

which may damage this unit or your speakers.

Hooking Up the System

AC Hookups

Setting the voltage selector (only on the

models supplied with the voltage selector)

Check that the voltage selector on the rear panel of the

receiver is set to the local power supply voltage. If not,

set the selector to the correct position using a

screwdriver before connecting the AC power cord to a

wall outlet.

Connecting the AC power cord

Connect the AC power cord from this receiver and

from your audio/video components to a wall outlet.

If you connect other audio components to the

SWITCHED AC OUTLET(s) on the receiver, the

receiver can supply power to the connected

components so you can turn on/off the entire system

when you turn on/off the receiver.

Caution

Make sure that the power consumption of the component(s)

connected to the receiver’s AC outlet(s) does not exceed the

wattage indicated on the rear panel. Do not connect high-

wattage electrical home appliances such as electric irons,

fans, or TVs to this outlet.

to a wall

outlet

SWITCHED AC OUTLET(s)

Before using for the first time

Be sure to clear the receiver’s memory before using

for the first time.

1 Make sure the POWER is set to off.

2 While holding down the VIDEO FUNCTION >,

AUDIO FUNCTION > and SOUND FIELD

MODE buttons, press POWER to turn on the

receiver.

“ALL CLEAR!” appears in the display.

Note

Clearing the receiver’s memory erases all preset radio

stations and IR code settings etc.

POWER

VIDEO

FUNCTION

AUDIO

FUNCTION

SOUND FIELD

MODE

Setting Up the Remote for On-Screen Control

PUSH

ENTER

º‚



≠±

∏π



Using the Remote

Inserting batteries into the remote (USA

and Canada)

Insert two size AA (R6) batteries with the + and – on

the battery compartment. When using the remote,

point it at the remote sensor g on the receiver.

Inserting batteries into the remote (other

countries)

1 Open the cover on the

bottom of the remote.

2 Insert two size AA (R6) batteries with correct

polarity (+/–), then close the cover.

Notes on the remote

Battery life

Under normal use, the batteries should last for about 6

months. When the remote no longer operates the receiver,

replace both 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.

Turning on the receiver and bringing up the

on-screen display on your TV (or monitor)

To turn on the receiver, point the remote at the IR

receptor, and then press the direction control button on

the remote once or twice. To bring up the on-screen

display, turn on your TV and set it to the appropriate

video input. If you register the IR code of your TV (see

“Registering a TV (or Monitor)” on page 17), you can

turn on your TV automatically whenever you turn on

the receiver.

IR receptor

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For USA and Canada

For other countries

Direction

control

button

Direction

control

button

Setting Up the Remote for On-Screen Control

FUNCTION

USERSUBINPUT

SOUND

()0pP=+

PUSH

ENTER

º‚



≠±

∏π



SETUP

Blank

area

IR emitter

How to use the remote

The supplied remote lets you perform almost all of the

receiver operations.

This section describes how to use the direction control

button. For certain operations, you can also control the

receiver using the other (short-cut) buttons instead of

the direction control button.

For details, see page 52.

1 Press the direction control button on the remote

once to recall the on-screen display.

2 Press repeatedly (or hold down) the corner of the

direction control button (M, m, Â, µ) in the

direction you want to move the pointer (hand-

shaped icon) on the on-screen display.

3 To “click” on an item, position the pointer so that

it is on one of the on-screen items, then press and

quickly release the center of the direction control

button (indicated by “PUSH ENTER”).

To make the on-screen display disappear

Position the pointer in the blank area, and press the center of

the direction control button.

• For USA and Canada : You can also turn the on-screen

display on or off by pressing GUI.

Direction

control

button

Direction

control

button

Notes on handling the remote (except for USA and

Canada)

• Do not cover the IR emitter on the remote when operating

the remote.

• Hold the remote with its direction control button facing

up, as shown below.

Pointer

For USA and Canada

For other countries

30°

Getting StartedSetting Up the Remote for On-Screen Control

Registering a TV (or Monitor)

You must register the IR code of your TV (or monitor)

in order to turn on your TV automatically whenever

you turn on the receiver.

IR code registration is unnecessary in the

following case

If your TV is a Sony product that can be controlled by

an infrared remote, and it is connected to the receiver

by its VIDEO 1 video input jack, you do not need to

Registering IR codes

1 Turn on the receiver and the TV.

Make sure the input selector on the TV is set to

the video input.

2 Click SETUP in the main menu.

3 Click TV SET.

4 • Sony TV

1 Click Sony TV.

2 Click VIDEO 1, 2 or 3 to select the video

input of the TV that is connected to the

receiver.

3 If your TV type is a wide screen type (screen

ratio:16 x 9), click WIDE (except for Australian

and Singaporean models).

The IR codes are automatically registered

and registration is complete.

• Non-Sony TV

1 Click OTHER TV.

2 Click VIDEO 1, 2 or 3 to select the video input

of the TV that is connected to the receiver.

3 If you are using a wide TV, click WIDE (except

for Australian and Singaporean models).

4 Go to step 5.

5 Cover the IR sensor on the TV to prevent

accidental operation. Otherwise, the on-screen

display may be turned off during the registration

procedure.

6 Click START.

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USERSUBLIST

+–

BAND

FM 102.50

z STEREO

FUNCTION SOUND SETUP

TV FUNC

TUNER

USER IR

SET

INDEX

AUTO START SLEEP TIMER

OSD SETUP

MACRO PLAY

FUNCTION SOUND SETUP

TV MONITOR SET

TV IR SET

Sony TV

OTHER TV

NORMAL WIDE

VIDEO

TV SIZE

TV INPUT

EXITRETURN

TV MONITOR SET

TV IR SET

Sony TV

OTHER TV

NORMAL WIDE

VIDEO

TV SIZE

TV INPUT

EXITRETURN

TV MONITOR SET

TV IR SET

START

Sony TV

OTHER TV

NORMAL WIDE

VIDEO

TV SIZE

TV INPUT

EXITRETURN

Setting Up the Remote for On-Screen Control

7 When “PUSH YOUR REMOTE” appears in the

on-screen display, press the button on the TV's

remote that corresponds to the highlighted

control button (e.g., POWER).

• If your TV’s remote has an independent input

selector button (e.g., VIDEO 1).

button appears. When you turn on the receiver, the

TV switches to the video input automatically.

• If your TV does not have an independent input

selector button or has a cyclic input selector

button.

Do not register an IR code of the input selector

button. The TV’s input cannot be switched

automatically when you turn on the receiver. Switch

the TV to the video input manually. If you registered

an IR code for the VIDEO 1 button, erase the VIDEO 1

code following the steps in “To erase a specific IR

code” below.

• If you selected WIDE in step 4.

your TV’s remote when the WIDE TV DISPLAY

MODE button appears.

For Australian and Singaporean models

The on-screen display also includes the following

settings for your TV's remote control.

• TV/VIDEO : Use to program the cyclic input selector

button on your TV’s remote. This allows you to

switch the TV’s input selector using this unit’s

remote. Do not program an independant input

selector button at this setting.

• WIDE TV DISPLAY MODE: Use to program the wide

TV mode button on your TV’s remote.

When registering the IR code, be sure to do the

following; otherwise, the IR code may not be

registered correctly.

• Point the remote at the IR sensor on the

receiver from a distance of less than 2 inches (5 cm).

• Hold down the button on the remote for about 2 or 3

seconds until the “RECEIVING” display switches to

“RELEASE YOUR REMOTE”.

• Keep the remote pointed horizontally at the IR sensor

until the code is registered.

8 Repeat step 7 for the remaining buttons that

appear in the on-screen display.

If “NG” is displayed, an IR code was not

registered correctly. In this case, repeat step 7

again.

To return to the main menu

Click EXIT.

To return to a previous menu

Click RETURN.

To exchange from a non-Sony TV to a Sony TV

Connect the receiver’s MONITOR OUT jack to the

VIDEO 1 input jack of the Sony TV. Follow the

registration steps 1 to 3, then click SONY TV in step 4.

Click VIDEO 1 2 3 and/or WIDE to specify VIDEO 1

and/or WIDE if necessary.

Note

Some IR codes may not have been successfully registered,

even if “RELEASE YOUR REMOTE” appears on the TV

screen. In this case, try registering the IR code again. If the

IR code still cannot be registered, follow the procedure

described in “Registering Desired Components (User IR

setting)” on page 42.

Erasing TV IR codes

Click CODE CLEAR in the TV IR SET menu that

appears when you click START.

• To erase a specific IR code

1 Click SINGLE IR CODE CLEAR.

2 Click the button you want to clear.

“Are you sure?” appears.

3 Click YES to erase the code.

To cancel erasing, click NO.

To erase another code repeat steps 2 and 3.

• To erase all the TV IR codes

1 Click TV IR CODE CLEAR.

“Are you sure?” appears.

2 Click YES to erase the codes.

“CODE CLEAR!” appears in the display.

To cancel erasing, click NO.

IR sensor

TV's remote

TV IR SET

TV POWER

VIDEO 1

PUSH YOUR REMOTE

CODE CLEAR

EXITRETURN

Getting StartedSetting Up the Remote for On-Screen Control

Registering IR codes

1 Click SETUP in the main menu.

2 Click IR SET.

3 Click the name of the receiver's jack you want.

4 • Sony product

Click Sony.

The IR codes are automatically registered and

registration is complete.

To take advantage of CONTROL-A1 compatible audio

components, such as multi-disc CD players, click

CONTROL-A1 to select CONTROL-A1.

• non-Sony product

Click OTHER.

Registering Audio and Video

Components

You must register the IR code of your audio/video

component to control your component using the on-

screen display.

IR code registration is unnecessary in the

following case

If your audio/video component is a Sony product that

can be controlled by an infrared remote, and it is

connected to the jacks shown in the following table,

you do not need to register the IR code.

Receiver jacks Component to be connected

VIDEO 1 Sony VTR 3 (VHS)

VIDEO 2 Sony VTR 1 (BETA)

VIDEO 3 Sony VTR 2 (8 mm)

LD/DVD Sony LD player

TV/DBS Sony DBS receiver (USA, Canada and

Australia only)

DAT/MD Sony DAT deck

CD Sony CD player (CD 1)

TAPE Sony Tape deck

MONITOR Sony TV (via its VIDEO 1 jack)

The following cases require registration of Sony products

• When connecting a Sony MD deck to the DAT/MD

jacks.

• When connecting a Sony audio product with

CONTROL-A1 compatibility.

• When connecting a Sony product to jacks other than

those specified in the previous table (e.g., when

connecting a Sony LD player to the VIDEO 3 jacks).

• When exchanging a non-Sony audio or video

component with a Sony product.

Notes

• If your VCR has a COMMAND CODE selector switch (for

VTR1, VTR2, or VTR3), set the switch to the applicable

setting. If your VCR has a built-in StarSight tuner, you

must set the COMMAND CODE selector switch to VTR 3.

• If your CD changer has a COMMAND MODE selector

switch (for CD 1, CD 2, or CD 3), normally it should be set

to “CD 1.” However, if your CD changer has VIDEO OUT

terminals, set the command mode to “CD 2” or “CD 3”

(“CD 3” should be used only when making CONTROL-A1

connections).

Receiver's jacks

Connected

component

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FUNCTION SOUND SETUP

TV FUNC

TUNER

USER IR

EXIT

SET

INDEX

AUTO START SLEEP TIMER

OSD SETUP

MACRO PLAY

FUNCTION SOUND SETUP

OTHERMAKER

IR CODE SETTING

Sony

OUTPUT IR

VIDEO 1 Sony VTR3

Sony VTR1

Sony VTR2

TV/DBS

TAPE

Sony TAPE

DAT/MD Sony DAT

CD Sony CD1

Sony DBS

Sony LD

IR CODE SETTING

VIDEO 2

VIDEO 3

LD/DVD

EXITRETURN

OTHERMAKER

IR CODE SETTING

Sony

OUTPUT IR

Setting Up the Remote for On-Screen Control

5 Click the respective component.

• If the component is not a VCR or laser disc

player

1 Cover the IR sensor on the component to

prevent accidental operation during the

registration procedure.

2 Click START, then go to step 6.

• If the component is a VCR, DVD or laser disc

player:

1 Click START.

A list of other manufacturers appears.

2 Click the manufacturer of the component you

want.

The IR codes for that component are

automatically registered.

If the manufacturer is not listed, cover the IR

sensor on the component to prevent accidental

operation during the registration procedure,

click OTHER, then go to step 6.

3 Click TEST.

If the selected component turns on, the IR

codes have been registered. The registration is

complete.

If the component does not turn on:

Click the number button beside the

manufacturer’s name to select another number,

then click TEST again.

If the component still does not turn on:

Cover the IR sensor on the component to

prevent accidental operation during the

registration procedure is complete, click

OTHER, then go to step 6.

6 When “PUSH YOUR REMOTE” appears, press

the button on your audio/video component's

remote that corresponds to the control button

highlighted.

is the POWER switch.

After you have registered all the IR codes, the IR CODE

SETTING menu reappears.

When registering the IR code, be sure to do the

following; otherwise, the IR code may not be

registered correctly.

• Point the remote at the IR sensor on the

receiver from a distance of less than 2 inches (5 cm).

• Hold down the button on the remote for about 2 or 3

seconds until the “RECEIVING” display switches to

“RELEASE YOUR REMOTE”.

• Keep the remote pointed horizontally at the IR sensor

until the code is registered.

7 Repeat steps 3 to 6 to register IR codes from other

components.

audio/video component's

remote

IR sensor

OTHERMAKER

IR CODE SETTING

TAPE

DAT

DVD

VCR

Sony

START

OUTPUT IR

EXITRETURN

DATLD

START

EXITRETURN

VCR MAKER SETTING

EMERSON

TEST

EXITRETURN

FISHER

PANASONIC

TOSHIBA

MITSUBISHI

GRUNDIG

HITACHI

PHILIPS

AKAI

JVC

RCA

SANYO

SHARP

ZENITH

OTHER

1 2

1 2 3 4

1 2 3

1 2

1 2 3

IR CODE SETTING

10/0

>10

DISC

5 6 7 8

)(0pP=+

PUSH YOUR REMOTE

CODE CLEAR

EXITRETURN

TRACK ENTER

D. SKIP

Getting StartedSetting Up the Remote for On-Screen Control

To return to the main menu

Click EXIT.

To return to a previous menu

Click RETURN.

To register special IR codes that do not appear as on-

screen controls

See “Registering Desired Components (User IR setting)” on

page 42.

Notes

• If the IR codes do not operate as expected, perform the

registration operation(s) again to make sure the IR codes

are registered correctly. If the IR code still cannot be

registered, see “Registering Desired Components (User IR

setting)” on page 42.

• If you experience difficulty operating the INPUT, number,

or ENTER buttons of a VCR or LD player after automatic

registration in step 5, register the IR codes for that

component manually as shown in step 6.

• When using components made by other manufacturers,

certain operations may not be possible even after selecting

manufacturer (in step 5). In this case, register the IR codes

for those buttons manually as shown in step 6.

• If you register a playback source as TOSHIBA 2 or RCA 2,

you cannot turn the TV on or off using the receiver’s

remote (the power will not go on when you click TEST).

• Do not register the same type of component (e.g., an LD

player) at several different functions.

• You can register about 200 IR codes, including user IR

codes (see page 42); however, depending on the type of

codes recorded, the maximum limit may be less than 100.

It may be difficult or impossible to register about 200

codes under the following conditions:

-When registering from remotes with weak batteries.

-When registering IR codes that have been registered to a

programmable remote (e.g., any IR code not originally

supplied in the respective remote).

• Keep the IR sensor away from fluorescent light or direct

sunlight. Otherwise, the IR codes may not be registered.

• If the AC power cord is disconnected for about two

weeks, the registered IR codes will be erased. “ALL

CLEAR!” will appear on the TV screen the next time you

turn on the receiver.

• Some remote controls supplied with audio and video

components made by other manufacturers may have a

special formats. In such cases, it may not be possible for

the receiver to learn (or properly execute) their command

codes.

Erasing IR codes

Click CODE CLEAR in the IR CODE SETTING menu

that appears when you click START.

• To erase a specific IR code

1 Click SINGLE IR CODE CLEAR.

“SELECT CLEAR CODE KEY” appears.

2 Click the button you want to clear.

“Are you sure?” appears.

3 Click YES to erase the code.

“CODE CLEAR!” appears.

To cancel erasing, click NO.

To erase another code repeat steps 2 and 3.

• To erase all the IR codes for the current component

(e.g., OTHER CD)

1 Click (OTHER CD) CODE CLEAR.

“Are you sure?” appears.

2 Click YES to erase the codes.

“CODE CLEAR!” appears.

To cancel erasing, click NO.

• To erase all the IR codes

1 Click ALL IR CODE CLEAR.

“Are you sure?” appears.

2 Click YES to erase the codes.

“CODE CLEAR!” appears.

To cancel erasing, click NO.

Dolby Surround Setup

Dolby Digital (AC-3)

(STR-DE1015G only)

To obtain the best possible surround sound, first

specify the type of speakers you have connected Then

use the test tone to adjust the speaker volumes to the

same level.

Specifying the speaker type

1 Click SETUP in the main menu.

2 Click SPEAKER.

3 Set the speaker size parameters according to the

type of speakers you connected.

Front speaker (FRONT)

• If you connect large speakers that will effectively

reproduce bass frequencies, select “LARGE”.

• If you cannot obtain sufficient surround effects when

playing a Dolby Digital (AC-3) source (a source for which

the DISCRETE indicator lights), select “SMALL”. The bass

frequencies for the front speakers will be output from the

sub woofer or other “LARGE” speakers.

Center speaker (CENTER)

• If you connect a large speaker that will effectively

reproduce bass frequencies, select “LARGE”.

• If you cannot obtain sufficient surround effects when

playing a Dolby Digital (AC-3) source (a source for which

the DISCRETE indicator lights), select “SMALL”. The bass

frequencies for the center speaker will be output from the

sub woofer or other “LARGE” speakers.

• If you do not connect the center speaker, select “NO”.

Rear speaker (REAR)

• If you connect large speakers that will effectively

reproduce bass frequencies, select “LARGE”.

• If you cannot obtain sufficient surround effects when

playing a Dolby Digital (AC-3) source (a source for which

the DISCRETE indicator lights), select “SMALL”. The bass

frequencies for the rear speakers will be output from the

sub woofer or other “LARGE” speakers.

• If you do not connect rear speakers, select “NO”.

Rear speaker place (REAR)

This parameter lets you specify the location of your rear

speakers for proper implementation of the Digital Cinema

Sound VIRTUAL REAR SHIFT and VIRTUAL MULTI REAR

modes. Refer to the illustration below.

• Set to SIDE if the location of your rear speakers

corresponds to section A.

• Set to BEHIND if the location of your rear speakers

corresponds to section B.

This setting effects only the VIRTUAL REAR SHIFT and

VIRTUAL MULTI REAR modes.

This parameter does not appear when the rear speaker

parameter is set to “NO”.

Sub woofer (WOOFER)

• If you connect a sub woofer, select “YES” to output the

LFE (low frequency extension) channel from the sub

woofer.

• If you do not connect a sub woofer, select “NO”. This

activates the Dolby Digital (AC-3) bass redirection

circuitry and outputs the LFE signals from other speakers.

• In order to take full advantage of the Dolby Digital (AC-3)

bass redirection circuitry, we recommend setting the sub

woofer’s cut off frequency as high as possible.

DELAY

TV FUNC

TUNER

USER IR

EXIT

SET

INDEX

AUTO START SLEEP TIMER

OSD SETUP

MACRO PLAY

SPEAKER

FUNCTION SOUND SETUP

INPUT MODE

90°

20°

45°

SPEAKER SETUP

FRONT

LARGE

EXITRETURN

CENTER

LARGE

REAR

LARGE

WOOFER

YES

SIDE

Dolby Surround Setup

Adjusting the speaker volume

Use the remote while seated in your listening position

to adjust the volume of each speaker.

Note

This unit incorporates a new test tone with a frequency

centered at 800 Hz for easier speaker volume adjustment.

1 Click SOUND in the main menu.

2 Click DOLBY, then click SUR.

3 Click TEST.

You will hear the test tone from each speaker in

sequence.

4 From your listening position, use the remote to

adjust the volume of each speaker so that the test

tone can be heard at the same level from all

speakers.

Center speaker level (CENTER)

• Click CENTER + or – to adjust the level of the center

speaker from –20.0 dB to +10.0 dB (0.5 dB/steps).

• During this adjustment, the test tone is emitted from the

center speaker.

Rear speaker level (REAR)

• Click REAR + or – to adjust the level of the rear

speakers from –20.0 dB to +10.0 dB (0.5 dB/steps).

• During this adjustment, the test tone is emitted from

both speakers simultaneously.

Rear speaker balance (--+--)

• Click REAR BALANCE ? or / to adjust the balance

between the rear left and right speakers ±8 dB (1 dB/

steps).

• During this adjustment, the test tone is emitted from

both speakers simultaneously.

5 Click TEST again to turn off the test tone.

To return to the main menu

Click EXIT.

To return to a previous menu

Click RETURN.

You can adjust all speakers at one time

Use MASTER VOL on the remote.

To adjust the subwoofer level (WOOFER)

Click WOOFER + or – to adjust the level of the sub

woofer from –20.0 dB to +10.0 dB (0.5 dB/steps).

This adjustment is not possible during the test tone

operation.

Note

The test tone cannot be used in the following cases:

– When the DIRECT PASS is ON

– When the “MUTING” is displayed

– When the SOUND FIELD is OFF

– When a sound field genre other than “DOLBY” is

selected.

DOLBY MUSIC

SPORTS

MOVIE

EXIT

MODE

O N

SOUND FIELD

BASS BOOST

DIRECT PASS

OFF

SUREQ

NORMAL SURROUND

FUNCTION

SOUND SETUP

GAME

SURROUND EDIT

CENTER :

REAR :

–

LEVEL

–

RETURN STANDARD

EXIT

OTHER

TEST

BALANCE

–

WOOFER : dB

+10

[]

– – – – – – + – – – – – –

REAR

SURROUND EDIT

CENTER :

REAR :

–

LEVEL

–

RETURN STANDARD

EXIT

OTHER

TEST

BALANCE

TEST TONE

+10

[]

– – – – – – + – – – – – –

REAR

Dolby Surround Setup

Dolby Pro Logic

(STR-DE815G and STR-D760Z)

Dolby Pro Logic Surround is a decoding system

standardized in TV programs and movies. Dolby Pro

Logic Surround improves sound image by using four

separate channels. These channels manipulate the

sound and enhance the action as it happens on the

screen.

Specifying the center mode

To take advantage of Dolby Pro Logic Surround, you

should connect at least one pair of rear speakers and/

or one center speaker, plus a TV and a VCR. Also, to

enjoy a full effect, you need to select the appropriate

center mode (WIDE, NORMAL, PHANTOM, or 3 CH

LOGIC modes) on the receiver, according to your

speaker system.

WIDE mode

Select this mode if you have front and rear speakers and a

large center speaker. With this mode, you can take full

advantage of Dolby Surround sound.

NORMAL mode

Select this mode if you have front and rear speakers and a

small center speaker. Since a small speaker cannot produce

enough bass, the bass sound of the center channel is output

from the front speakers.

Front speaker (L)

Front speaker (R)

Center speaker

Rear speaker (R)

Rear speaker (L)

Front speaker (L)

Front speaker (R)

Center speaker

Rear speaker (R)

Rear speaker (L)

PHANTOM mode

Select this mode if you have front and rear speakers but no

center speaker. The sound of the center channel is output

from the front speakers.

3 CH LOGIC mode

Select this mode if you have front and center speakers but no

rear speakers. The sound of the rear channel is output from

the front speakers to let you experience some of the

surround sound without using rear speakers.

Adjusting the speaker volume

To enjoy Dolby Pro Logic Surround sound, select the

appropriate center mode. Then adjust the volume of

each speaker using the test tone that the receiver

provides. The test tone feature lets you set the volume

of your speakers to the same level. (If all of your

speakers have equal performance, you do not have to

adjust the speaker volume.)

Using the remote lets you adjust the volume level from

your listening position.

1 Click SOUND in the main menu.

2 Click PRO LOGIC, then click SUR.

Front speaker (R)

Center speaker

Front speaker (L)

Rear speaker (R)

Rear speaker (L)

Front speaker (L)

Front speaker (R)

PRO LOGIC SPORTS

GAME

MOVIE

MUSIC

EXIT

MODE

O N

SOUND FIELD

BASS BOOST

DIRECT PASS

OFF

SURTONE

PRO LOGIC

FUNCTION

SOUND SETUP

Dolby Pro Logic Surround SetupDolby Surround Setup

3 Click C MODE repeatedly to display the center

mode appropriate for your speaker system (see

page 24).

4 Click TEST.

You will hear a test tone from the speakers in the

following order. The speaker emitting the test

tone is shown in red on the SURROUND EDIT

menu.

WIDE, NORMAL: Front (left) n Center n

Front (right) n Rear

PHANTOM: Front (left and right) n Rear

3CH LOGIC: Front (left) n Center n Front (right)

5 Adjust the volume levels so that you hear the test

tone from each speaker at the same volume level

when you are in your listening position:

• Click CENTER + or – to adjust the level of the

center speaker from –15.0 dB to +10.0 dB (1

dB/steps).

During this adjustment, the test tone is emitted

from the center speaker.

• Click REAR + or – to adjust the level of the rear

speakers from –15.0 dB to +10.0 dB (1 dB/

steps).

During this adjustment, the test tone is emitted

from both speakers simultaneously.

6 Click TEST when you are done adjusting.

The test tone is turned off.

To return to the main menu

Click EXIT.

To return to a previous menu

Click RETURN.

You can adjust all speakers at one time

Use MASTER VOL on the remote.

You can increase the output level of the rear

speakers

You can raise the output of the rear speakers by 5 dB.

When turning on the receiver, press POWER and

MODE simultaneously to display “GAIN UP”. To

return the output level to normal, repeat this procedure

to display “GAIN NORMAL”.

SURROUND EDIT

DELAY

CENTER :

REAR :

–

LEVEL

C MODE

–

RETURN STANDARD

EXIT

TEST

WOOFER

NORMAL

SURROUND EDIT

DELAY

CENTER :

REAR :

–

LEVEL

C MODE

–

RETURN STANDARD

EXIT

TEST

WOOFER

NORMAL

Playback/Recording

Selecting a Component

You can listen to or watch a connected component by

clicking on the component in the on-screen display.

Before you begin, make sure you have:

• Registered the IR codes for the connected

components (see pages 17 to 21).

• Turned MASTER VOL on the front panel to the

leftmost position (0) to avoid damaging your

speakers.

• Set the Auto Play function to ON. (The factory

setting is ON, see page 44.)

• Selected the appropriate speaker system (see page

10).

• Set BALANCE on the front panel to the center

position.

1 Press the button on the remote once or twice to

turn on the receiver.

The TV turns on automatically, and the main

menu appears. If the TV does not turn on

automatically, see pages 17 to 18 to register your

TV.

2 Click FUNCTION in the main menu.

3 Click the component you want.

The control buttons appear, then the component

turns on and starts playing automatically.

To listen to or watch Click*

TV programs*

or video tapes VIDEO 1, VIDEO 2

or VIDEO 3

Laser Discs (LD) or DVD LD/DVD

TV programs (only for Sony TV TV/DBS (or TV)*

with TV OUT jacks) or Digital

Broadcasting Satellites (DBS)*

Digital Audio Tapes (DAT) or DAT/MD

MiniDiscs (MD)

Compact Discs (CD) CD

Radio programs*

TUNER

Records PHONO*

Analog audio tapes TAPE

If you connect the component to jacks other than

those specified in the table, click the appropriate one

according to your connection (e.g., If you connect the

LD player to the VIDEO 3 jacks, click VIDEO 3 to

watch the LD).

For details about watching TV or controlling a DBS

receiver, see page 28.

TV/DBS : USA, Canada, and Australia

TV : Other countries

For details about tuning radio stations, see page 29.

Control buttons do not appear when you select

PHONO.

4 Use MASTER VOL + or – on the remote to adjust

the volume.

To adjust the volume of the TV's speakers, use the

volume control on the TV.

To operate the selected component, click the

control buttons. For details of the functions of the

control buttons, see the instructions of the

selected component. To display other control

buttons for the selected component, click SUB.

Control buttons

FUNCTION SOUND SETUP

VIDEO 1 TAPE

DAT / MD

VIDEO 2

VIDEO 3

TUNER

L D / DVD

PHONOTV / DBS

MACRO 1

MACRO 2

FUNCTION SOUND

SETUP

USERSUBINPUT

()0pP=+

Playback/Recording

To turn off the selected component

Click in the bottom left corner. To turn on the

component, follow steps 1 to 3.

To turn off all components

Press SYSTEM OFF (for USA and Canadian models) or ALL

OFF (for other models) on the remote control.

To mute the sound

Click . The icon changes to . “MUTING” appears

in the display on the front panel. To turn the sound back on,

click on the icon again.

• For USA and Canada : You can also mute the sound by

pressing MUTING on the remote control. “MUTING”

appears in the display on the front panel. Press again to

restore the sound.

To listen to digital program sources (STR-DE1015G)

Click SETUP in the main menu, then click INPUT

MODE.

Click the buttons next to each program source to select

the audio signals you desire:

• AUTO : gives priority to digital signals when there

are both digital and analog connections. If there are

no digital signals, analog is selected.

• ANALOG : selects the analog audio signals input to

the AUDIO IN (L and R) jacks.

• DIGITAL (OPTICAL) : selects the digital audio

signals input to the DIGITAL OPTICAL IN jack.

• AC-3 RF : selects the digital RF audio signals input to

the DIGITAL AC-3 RF IN jack (LD/DVD only).

To listen to decoded Dolby Digital (AC-3) program

sources (STR-DE815/D760Z)

Click FUNCTION, then click 5.1 INPUT.

The video signal from the LD/DVD VIDEO IN jack is

automatically paired with the audio signals from the 5.1

INPUT jacks. When set to this mode, the audio signals

bypass the receiver‘s sound fields. To customize the

sound of the 5.1 INPUT, use the controls on your Dolby

Digital (AC-3) decoder.

To listen to the analog audio signals input to the LD/

DVD AUDIO (L and R) jacks, select LD/DVD from the

FUNCTION menu.

You can play video and audio components at the

same time

Play a video component you want, then play audio

component. Make sure the AUTO PLAY function is set

to off (see page 44).

Notes

• Components of the same type (e.g., Sony LD player) will

be controlled simultaneously by the on-screen controls.

• If a component does not respond, it may be because IR

codes from the IR emitter are not fully reaching the

component. In this case, connect the extra IR repeater

(supplied) and position it facing the component (see

“Infrared (IR) Repeater Hookups” on page 7). If the IR

repeater is already connected, change the position of the

IR repeater or program source.

• When 5.1 INPUT is selected, sound fields cannot be

selected or edited (STR-DE815G and STR-D760Z only).

INPUT MODE SETTING

EXITRETURN

LD/DVDAUTO

DAT/MDAUTO

CDAUTO

Playback/Recording

To watch TV programs using a Sony TV with TV OUT jacks

When connecting a Sony TV with TV OUT jacks, connect the

TV OUT jacks to this receiver’s TV/DBS* IN jacks, then set

the TV/DBS* function to “Sony TV.” This lets you watch TV

programs by selecting the TV/DBS* function. Also, use the

TV’s VIDEO LABEL function to set the video input jack (e.g.,

VIDEO 1 IN) connected to this receiver’s MONITOR OUT

jack to “RECEIVER.”

To change the video input of a Sony VCR

Click SUB, then click INPUT.

To switch the screen size when using a wide TV monitor

Click repeatedly to select the screen size you desire.

This operation is possible only when TV SIZE in the TV

MONITOR SET menu is set to WIDE (see page 17).*

* Except for Australian and Singaporean models.

• For USA and Canada : You can also switch the screen size

by pressing WIDE on the remote control repeatedly.

• For non-Sony TVs : You must register the IR code for the

wide TV mode button on your TV’s remote (see pages 17

and 18).

To control a Sony DBS receiver (USA, Canada and

Australia only)

1 Select the component to which you assigned Sony DBS

receiver IR codes (e.g., TV/DBS).

2 Click CURSOR MENU.

The DBS receiver control panel appears.

The icons in the cursor menu have the same function as

those on the DBS receiver (except for SELECT, which

substitutes for the enter button). Click the boarders at the

edge of the screen to move the DBS cursor.

To jump between the current and the previous

channels

Click JUMP.

To control StarSight functions of a Sony VCR (USA and

Canada only)

1 Select the component to which you assigned StarSight

VCR IR codes (e.g., VIDEO 1).

2 Click SUB

3 Click STARSIGHT.

The StarSight control panel appears.

Click the boarders at the edge of the screen to move the

StarSight cursor.

Watching TV or Video Programs

Use the TV tuner built-in to the VCR to watch TV

programs; otherwise, the on-screen display will change

to a TV program when you switch channels. Also, set

the VCR’s TV tuner to skip channels where there is no

broadcast so that an image is always displayed on the

TV screen; otherwise, the on-screen display will be

distorted.

Before you begin, make sure you have:

• Connected your TV and VCR to the receiver (see

pages 11 to 12).

1 Select the appropriate VCR component (e.g.,

VIDEO 2).

Do not select TV/DBS*. If you select TV/DBS, the

Auto Play function (page 44) will not operate the

next time you select the VCR.

2 Click CH + or – to select the channel you desire.

* TV/DBS : USA, Canada and Australia

TV : Other countries

If the Auto Play function is set to on (page 44).

Be sure to click p to stop playback from the VCR before

clicking CH + or –.

VIDEO 1 TAPE

DAT / MD

VIDEO 2

VIDEO 3

TUNER

L D / DVD

PHONOTV / DBS

MACRO 1

MACRO 2

FUNCTION SOUND

SETUP

USERSUB+

()0pP

REC

–

Getting StartedPlayback/Recording

Tuning and Presetting Radio

Stations

The receiver lets you directly enter a station's

frequency using the number buttons (Direct Tuning).

You can also tune a station by scanning stations

(Automatic Tuning), and by selecting preset stations

(Preset Tuning: see page 30).

1 Click FUNCTION in the main menu, then click

TUNER.

2 Click FM/AM to select FM or AM, then click SUB.

3 Click DIRECT.

4 Click the number buttons to enter the frequency.

Example 1: FM 102.50 MHz

Example 2: AM 1350kHz

5 Repeat steps 2 to 4 to receive other stations.

If an FM stereo program is noisy

“STEREO” flashes next to the frequency. Click FM

MODE to change to monaural (MONO) reception.

There will be no stereo effect, but the reception will

improve. To return to the auto stereo mode, click this

icon again.

If “STEREO” remains off

Click FM MODE, even when an FM stereo broadcast is

received.

If an AM program is noisy

Adjust the direction of the AM loop antenna for

optimum reception.

If you cannot tune in a station and the entered

numbers are flashing

Make sure you have entered the right frequency. If not,

reenter the frequency you want.

If the entered numbers still flash, the frequency is not

used in your area.

If you enter a frequency not covered by the tuning

interval

The entered value is automatically rounded up or down

to the closest covered value.

Tuning intervals for Direct Tuning are:

FM: 50 kHz intervals

AM: 10 kHz intervals

(except for Australian and Singaporean models)

(to change to 9 kHz intervals, see page 64)

9 kHz intervals

To watch FM simulcast TV programs

Make sure that you tune in the simulcast program on

both the TV (or VCR) and the receiver.

Tuning radio stations by scanning stations

(Automatic Tuning)

1 Click FUNCTION in the main menu, then click

TUNER.

2 Click FM/AM to select FM or AM.

3 Click + or –.

The frequency indication changes and scanning

stops when the receiver tunes in a station. To

continue scanning, click + or – again. Click + for a

higher station number; click – for a lower one.

When the scanning is finished, the receiver starts

scanning again.

USERSUBLIST

+–

FM/AM

FM 102.50

z STEREO

USERSUBLIST

+–

FM/AM

FM 102.50

z STEREO

5 4 3 2 1

6 7 8 9

A B C

DIRECT

REC EDIT

FM MODE

EXIT

FUNCTION SOUND SETUP

1 0250

135

USERSUBLIST

+–

FM/AM

FM 102.50

STEREO

USERSUBLIST

+–

FM/AM

FM 102.50

z STEREO

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Playback/Recording

To change a preset station

Preset a new station at the number you want to change.

Note

If the AC power cord is disconnected for about 1 week, the

preset stations will be cleared. Preset the stations again.

Tuning preset stations (Preset Tuning)

1 Click FUNCTION in the main menu, then click

TUNER.

2 Click LIST.

3 Click A B C repeatedly to select the page, then

click the number button (0 to 9) of the station you

want.

To recall preset stations from the SUB menu

Click SUB, then click A B C repeatedly to select the

page, and then click the number button (0 to 9).

Presetting the radio stations

The receiver can store a total of 30 FM or AM stations.

You can store up to 10 stations in three different

“pages”: A, B and C, and recall them later with a

simple click. You can also assign names to the preset

stations (see page 43).

1 Tune in the station you want.

2 Click LIST.

The memory list appears.

3 Click A B C repeatedly to select the page (A, B, or

C) you want.

4 Click MEMORY.

MEMORY turns red.

5 Click the number button (0 to 9) you want.

The number button lights up and the station is

stored.

6 Repeat steps 1 to 5 to preset up to 30 stations.

You can also use + or – next to the frequency to

tune stations from the LIST menu.

USERSUBLIST

+–

FM/AM

FM 102.50

STEREO

+–

FM/AM

FM 102.50

STEREO

A B C MEMORY

EXIT

102

50MHzFM

102.50MHzFM

+–

FM/AM

FM 102.50

z STEREO

A B C MEMORY

EXIT

102.50MHzFM

+–

FM/AM

FM 102.50

z STEREO

A B C MEMORY

EXIT

102.50MHzFM

Getting StartedPlayback/Recording

Recording

You can control both playback and recording

components using the receiver's on-screen display. If

necessary, see the instructions of your recording

component.

p Recording to audio tape or MD

1 Click FUNCTION in the main menu.

2 Click the playback component you want (e.g.,

CD).

3 Click SUB.

4 Click REC EDIT.

5 Click a recording component (e.g., TAPE).

The control buttons for both components appear.

“PLAYER” for the playback component, and

“RECORDER” for the recording component.

The arrow indicates the operative component.

6 Insert a blank tape into the recording component

(tape deck, etc.) and adjust the recording level, if

necessary.

7 Click REC to start recording, then click the play

button (() on the PLAYER control.

Recording starts. Do not click any RECORDER

controls while recording. This will cut off the

source being recorded.

To stop recording

Click the recording component‘s p control.

To control the recorder after recording

Click RECORDER. RECORDER becomes the operative

component and you can use the RECORDER controls to

rewind and playback the recording (etc.).

Click PLAYER to operate the playback component.

To return to the main menu

Click EXIT.

Digital recording (STR-DE1015G only)

If you connect your CD player and DAT(or MD) deck using

digital connections (see page 13) and specify the OPTICAL

jacks for both components (see page 27), the previous

operations will let you make digital recordings from CD to

DAT (or MD).

Notes

• If you leave the REC EDIT menu by clicking FUNCTION,

SOUND, or EXIT, recording continues, but control returns

to the PLAYER side, even if you previously clicked

RECORDER.

• Some tape decks require that you press the r REC and (

buttons simultaneously to start recording. To perform

one-button recording from the on-screen display, be sure

to record the recording signal as shown in steps 1 to 7 of

“Registering IR codes” (pages 19 to 21).

• Sound input through the 5.1 INPUT jacks cannot be

recorded on a recording component (STR-DE815G only).

• When you record on a DAT or MD connected to the DAT/

MD REC OUT jacks, sound adjustments do not affect the

recording.

USERSUBINPUT

()0pP=+

USERSUBINPUT

()0pP=+

5 4 3 2 1

6 7 8 9

DISC

REC EDIT

10/0

EXIT

>10

ENTER

TRACK D. SKIP

TAPE

EXIT

DAT/MD

VIDEO 2

VIDEO 1

RECORDER

PLAYER

EXIT

TAPE

RECORDER

PLAYER

()0pP

()9pP0

A B

REC

FUNCTION SOUND SETUP

EXIT

TAPE

RECORDER

PLAYER

()0pP

()9pP0

A B

REC

FUNCTION SOUND SETUP

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Playback/Recording

p Recording other components to video

tape

1 Click FUNCTION in the main menu.

2 Click the video playback component you want

(VCR 1, VCR 2, LD/DVD, etc.).

3 Click REC.

(If you selected LD/DVD or TV/DBS* in step 2

click SUB.)

4 Click REC EDIT.

(If you selected LD/DVD or TV/DBS* in step 2

click REC EDIT in the sub menu.)

5 Click a recording component (e.g., VIDEO 2).

The control buttons for both components appear.

“PLAYER” for the playback component, and

“RECORDER” for the recording component.

The arrow indicates the operative component.

6 Insert a blank tape into the recording component

(VCR, etc.) and adjust the recording level, if

necessary.

7 Click REC to start recording, then click the play

button (() on the PLAYER control.

Recording starts. Do not click any RECORDER

controls while recording. This will cut off the

source being recorded.

To stop recording

Click the recording component‘s p control.

To control the recorder after recording

Click RECORDER. RECORDER becomes the operative

component and you can use the RECORDER controls to

rewind and playback the recording (etc.).

Click PLAYER to operate the playback component.

To return to the main menu

Click EXIT.

p Recording TV programs to video tape

1 Click FUNCTION in the main menu and select a

VCR 1 or 2.

2 Tune in the TV program on your video deck.

3 Click REC.

4 Click REC again to start recording.

arrow

USERSUB+

()0pP

REC

–

USERSUB+

CANCEL

–

REC EDIT REC

TAPE

EXIT

DAT/MD

VIDEO 2

VIDEO 1

RECORDER

PLAYER

EXIT

VIDEO 2

VIDEO 1

RECORDER

PLAYER

()0pP

REC

FUNCTION SOUND SETUP

USERSUB+

()0pP

REC

–

USERSUB+

CANCEL

–

REC EDIT REC

Sound Adjustment

Sound fields for STR-DE1015G

Genre Mode Surround effect

DOLBY*

NORMAL SURROUND Decodes programs processed with Dolby Surround.

ENHANCED SURROUND Additional output from rear speakers when decoding Dolby Surround programs.

MOVIE CINEMA STUDIO A Reproduces the sound characteristics of the Sony Pictures Entertainment “Cary

Grant Theater” cinema production studio.

CINEMA STUDIO B Reproduces the sound characteristics of the Sony Pictures Entertainment “Kim

Novak Theater” cinema production studio.

CINEMA STUDIO C Reproduces the sound characteristics of the Sony Pictures Entertainment scoring

stage.

SMALL THEATER

MEDIUM THEATER Adds acoustic reflections of a theaters to decoded Dolby Surround signals.

LARGE THEATER

NIGHT THEATER Compresses the dynamic range for listening at low volume levels.

MONO MOVIE Creates a theater-like environment from movies with 2-channel monaural

soundtracks.

3D VIRTUAL ENHANCED A Uses 3D sound imaging to create virtual rear speakers from the sound of the front

speakers without using actual rear speakers. The virtual speakers are reproduced as

shown in Ill. A on page 34.

VIRTUAL ENHANCED B Uses 3D sound imaging to create virtual rear speakers from the sound of the front

speakers without using actual rear speakers. The virtual speakers are reproduced as

shown in Ill. B on page 34.

VIRTUAL REAR SHIFT Uses 3D sound imaging to shift the sound of the rear speakers away from the actual

speaker position (Ill. C on page 34). The shift position differs according to the

setting of the rear speaker position (see page 22).

VIRTUAL MULTI REAR Uses 3D sound imaging to create an array of virtual rear speakers from a single pair

of actual rear speakers (Ill. D on page 34). The position of the virtual rear speakers

differs according to the setting of the rear speaker position (see page 22).

MUSIC SMALL HALL Reproduces the acoustics of a rectangular concert hall. Ideal for soft acoustic sounds.

LARGE HALL

SMALL OPERA HOUSE Reproduces the acoustics of an opera house. Ideal for musicals and operas.

LARGE OPERA HOUSE

SMALL JAZZ CLUB Reproduces the acoustics of a jazz club.

LARGE JAZZ CLUB

CHURCH Reproduces the acoustics of a church.

LIVE HOUSE Reproduces the acoustics of a rock and roll club.

KARAOKE Reduces the vocal tracks of normal 2-channel stereo music sources.

ACOUSTIC*

Reproduces normal 2-channel stereo with equalization (EQ).

Using the Pre-programmed Sound Fields

The sound fields let you select a sound characteristic to enhance the type of programs or music you are listening to.

To make the most out of this feature, we recommend that you connect center and/or rear speakers.

(continued)

Sound Adjustment

If you select DOLBY, be sure to adjust the volume level of the center and/or rear speakers to get the most out of the Dolby

Digital (AC-3) Surround Sound (see page 22).

If you select ACOUSTIC, the hookups of the center and/or rear speakers are unnecessary.

Ill.A VIRTUAL ENHANCED (SURROUND) A

Ill.B VIRTUAL ENHANCED (SURROUND) B

Ill.C VIRTUAL REAR SHIFT

For REAR SP [SIDE]* For REAR SP [BEHIND]*

Ill.D VIRTUAL MULTI REAR

For REAR SP [SIDE]*

For REAR SP [BEHIND]*

L : Front speaker (left) * See page 10 for details on

R : Front speaker (right) how to set the rear speaker

C : Center speaker place.

SL : Rear speaker (left)

SR : Rear speaker (right)

: Virtual speaker

LCR

SRSL

LCR

SRSL

LCR

SRSL

SPORTS ARENA Reproduces the feeling of a large concert arena. Great for rock and roll.

STADIUM Reproduces the feeling of a large open-air stadium. Great for electric sounds.

GAME GAME Obtains maximum audio impact from video game software.

Getting StartedSound Adjustment

Sound fields for STR-DE815G and STR-D760Z

Genre Mode Surround effect

PRO LOGIC*

PRO LOGIC Decodes programs processed with Dolby Surround.

ENHANCED PRO LOGIC Additional output from rear speakers when decoding Dolby Surround programs.

MOVIE CINEMA STUDIO A Reproduces the sound characteristics of the Sony Pictures Entertainment “Cary

Grant Theater” cinema production studio.

CINEMA STUDIO B Reproduces the sound characteristics of the Sony Pictures Entertainment “Kim

Novak Theater” cinema production studio.

THEATER Adds acoustic reflections of a theater to decoded Dolby Surround signals.

NIGHT THEATER Compresses the dynamic range for listening at low volume levels.

MONO MOVIE Creates a theater-like environment from movies with monaural soundtracks.

MUSIC SMALL HALL Reproduces the acoustics of a rectangular concert hall. Ideal for soft acoustic sounds.

LARGE HALL

JAZZ CLUB Reproduces the acoustics of a jazz club.

LIVE HOUSE Reproduces the acoustics of a rock and roll club.

ACOUSTIC*

Reproduces normal 2-channel stereo with equalization (TONE).

SPORTS STADIUM Reproduces the feeling of a large open-air stadium. Great for electric sounds.

GAME GAME Obtains maximum audio impact from video game software.

If you select PRO LOGIC, be sure to adjust the volume level of the center and/or rear speakers to get the most out of the Dolby

Pro Logic Surround Sound (see pages 24 to 25).

If you select ACOUSTIC, the hookups of the center and/or rear speakers are unnecessary.

(continued)

Sound Adjustment

Selecting the sound fields

1 While playing a component, click SOUND in the

main menu.

2 Click a sound field genre, then click MODE

repeatedly until the mode you want appears.

See “Sound fields. . .” charts on pages 33 and 35.

p STR-DE1015G

p STR-DE815G and STR-D760Z

To turn off the sound fields

Click SOUND FIELD OFF.

You can adjust the bass sound or listen to the music

directly in the SOUND FIELD SELECT menu

To increase the bass sound, click BASS BOOST ON. To

listen to the music without any audio effects, click

DIRECT PASS ON. Click OFF to cancel. Even if you set

SOUND FIELD to OFF, these functions are effective.

USERSUBLIST

+–

BAND

FM 102.50

z STEREO

FUNCTION SOUND SETUP

PRO LOGIC SPORTS

GAME

MOVIE

MUSIC

EXIT

MODE

O N

SOUND FIELD

BASS BOOST

DIRECT PASS

OFF

SURTONE

PRO LOGIC

FUNCTION

SOUND SETUP

DOLBY MUSIC

SPORTS

MOVIE

EXIT

MODE

O N

SOUND FIELD

BASS BOOST

DIRECT PASS

OFF

SUREQ

NORMAL SURROUND

FUNCTION

SOUND SETUP

GAME

Notes on the output of Dolby Digital (AC-3) source

signals

When Dolby Digital (AC-3) encoded sources are played back

through this unit, the output method changes automatically

according to the information recorded on the source and the

settings of this unit.

• When playing a source encoded with discrete

information

If the “DOLBY” sound field or DIRECT PASS is set to

ON: The DISCRETE indicator lights up and the number

of channels recorded in the source are decoded and

output directly.

If a sound field (other than “ACOUSTIC” or

“KARAOKE”) is set to ON: The DISCRETE indicator

lights up and the number of channels recorded in the

source are decoded. The effects provided by each sound

field are then added to each channel before the sound is

output.

If the “ACOUSTIC” soundfield is selected or the

sound field is set to OFF: The source signal is

downmixed to 2 ch (Left and Right) stereo before

output. When “ACOUSTIC” is selected equalizer (EQ)

adjustments can be performed.

• When playing a source encoded with Dolby Pro Logic

information

If the “DOLBY” sound field or DIRECT PASS is set to

ON: “PRO LOGIC” appears in the display, the sound is

decoded using Pro Logic formula and output.

If a sound field (other than “ACOUSTIC”) is set to

ON: The effects provided by each sound field are added

to each channel before the sound is output.

When the sound field genre is MOVIE (except for

MONO MOVIE) or 3D the sound is decoded using the

Pro Logic formula and “PRO LOGIC” appears in the

display.

If the “ACOUSTIC” sound field is selected or the

sound field is set to OFF: The source signal is

downmixed to 2 ch (Left and Right) stereo before

output. When “ACOUSTIC” is selected equalizer (EQ)

adjustments can be performed.

Note on the “KARAOKE” mode

The KARAOKE mode is designed to reduce vocal tracks

positioned in the center of 2 channel sources. Therefore,

5.1 channel Dolby Digital (AC-3) sources must be

downmixed to 2 channels before the KARAOKE effect can

be applied. Consequently, the “DISCRETE” indicator does

not light when you select KARAOKE while inputting 5.1

channel Dolby Digital (AC-3) sources.

Getting StartedSound Adjustment

Adjustable sound parameters for

STR-DE1015G

EFFECT : Effect level

WALL : Wall type

SEAT (F-R/L-R) : Seat (Front-Rear/Left-Right)

REV : Reverberation time

LFE MIX : Low Frequency Effect Mix

D.COMP : Dynamic Compression

R (BAL/LEV) : Rear speaker level and balance

W LEV : Woofer Level

C LEV : Center Level

EQ : Equalizer parameter

* These settings are not stored separately for each sound

mode. They effects all of the sound modes simultaneously.

Customizing the Sound Fields

Each sound field is composed of a tone parameter

(bass/treble) and surround sound parameters —

variables of sound that create the sound image. You

can customize the sound fields by adjusting some of

the sound parameters (tone and/or surround sound

parameters) to suit your listening situation.

Also, since this receiver uses Digital Signal Processing

(DSP), you can adjust the sound parameters

electronically. DSP automatically converts analog

audio signals to digital, which lets you adjust the

sound with virtually no degradation in sound quality.

Once you customize the sound fields, they are stored in

memory unless the receiver is unplugged for about 1

week. To change a customized sound field, make new

adjustments to the sound field.

C LEV*

R (BAL/LEV)*/W LEV*

LFE MIX/D.COMP

WALL/SEAT (F-R/L-R)/REV

EFFECT

MODE

GENRE

NORMAL

ENHANCED

C STUDIO A

C STUDIO B

C STUDIO C

S THEATER

M THEATER

L THEATER

N THEATER

MONO MOVIE

VIRTUAL

ENHANCED A

VIRTUAL

ENHANCED B

VIRTUAL REAR

SHIFT

VIRTUAL

MULTI-REAR

S HALL

L HALL

S OPERA

HOUSE

L OPERA

HOUSE

S JAZZ CLUB

L JAZZ CLUB

CHURCH

LIVE HOUSE

ACOUSTIC

KARAOKE

ARENA

STADIUM

GAME

DOLBY

3 D

MUSIC

SPORTS

GAME

MOVIE

(continued)

Sound Adjustment

Adjusting the equalizer parameter

(STR-DE1015G)

Adjust the equalization (bass or treble) of the front,

center and rear speakers for optimum sound.

The following adjustments effect all sound fields

simultaneously.

1 While playing a component, click SOUND in the

main menu.

2 Click a sound field genre, then click MODE

repeatedly until the mode you want appears.

3 Click EQ.

4 Click CHANNEL to select the speakers you want

to adjust (FRONT, CENTER or REAR).

5 Click BASS or TREBLE to select a frequency band.

Then click UP or DOWN to raise or lower the

level of the selected frequency.

Click B or b to select specific frequencies within

the frequency band.

6 Repeat steps 4 and 5 as necessary.

To start adjustment with a flat equalizer curve

Click FLAT.

EXIT

MODE

O N

SOUND FIELD

BASS BOOST

DIRECT PASS

OFF

SUREQ

THEATER

EQUALIZER EDIT

LEVEL :

CHANNEL

RETURN STANDARD

EXIT

BASS

FLAT

+10

FREQ : kHz1.0

100 10k

+10

–10

TREBLE

DOWN

FRONT

EQUALIZER EDIT

LEVEL :

CHANNEL

RETURN STANDARD

EXIT

BASS

FLAT

+10

FREQ : kHz1.0

100 10k

+10

–10

TREBLE

DOWN

REAR

DELAY

CENTER

REAR

EFFECT

TONE

MODE

GENRE

PRO LOGIC

ENHANCED

PRO LOGIC

C STUDIO A

C STUDIO B

THEATER

N THEATER

MONO MOVIE

S HALL

L HALL

JAZZ CLUB

LIVE HOUSE

ACOUSTIC

STADIUM

GAME

PRO LOGIC

MOVIE

MUSIC

SPORTS

GAME

1) 2)

Notes

• All sound fields can be used with Dolby Digital (AC-3)

sound sources.

• The EFFECT parameter allows you to adjust the overall

presence of the sound field.

• When DIRECT PASS is set to ON, only the R LEV, W LEV,

and C LEV parameters can be adjusted.

Adjustable sound parameters for

STR-DE815G and STR-D760Z

1) Adjustable only when the center mode is set to

PHANTOM, NORMAL, or WIDE (see page 24).

2) Adjustable only when the center mode is set to 3 CH

LOGIC, NORMAL, or WIDE (see page 24).

Notes

• To get the most out of the PRO LOGIC sound fields, also

see the chapter “Dolby Pro Logic (STR-DE815G and STR-

D760Z)” on page 24.

• The EFFECT parameter allows you to adjust the overall

presence of the sound field.

Getting StartedSound Adjustment

To reset the equalizer to the factory settings

Click STANDARD.

Note

You may hear some noise as you adjust the parameters.

Adjusting the tone parameter

(STR-DE815G and STR-D760Z)

Adjust the tone (bass or treble) of the front, center and

rear speakers for optimum sound. You can adjust the

tone of all sound fields.

1 While playing a component, click SOUND in the

main menu.

2 Click a sound field genre, then click MODE

repeatedly until the mode you want appears.

3 Click TONE.

4 Click BASS + or – to adjust the level of the low

frequencies and click TREBLE + or – to adjust the

level of the high frequencies.

To start adjustment with a flat equalizer curve

Click FLAT.

To reset the tone to the factory settings

Click STANDARD.

Note

You may hear some noise as you adjust the parameters.

EXIT

MODE

O N

SOUND FIELD

BASS BOOST

DIRECT PASS

OFF

SURTONE

THEATER

TONE EDIT

FLAT

RETURN STANDARD

EXIT

+10 dB

BASS TREBLE

-10 dB

+10

-10

––

(continued)

Adjusting the delay time (STR-DE1015G)

Click SETUP in the main menu, then click DELAY.

Click the buttons next to each setting to adjust the

delay time as you desire.

CENTER

Use this adjustment to add a sense of depth to the center

channel. Longer delay times create a greater sense of depth.

The CENTER delay can be set from 0 to 5 ms (in 1 ms steps).

REAR

Use this adjustment to add a sense of depth to the rear

channel. Longer delay times create a greater sense of depth.

The REAR delay can be set from 0 to 20 ms (in 5 ms steps).

Adjusting the delay time

(STR-DE815G and STR-D760Z)

The delay time is the time lag between the surround

sound output from front and rear speakers. You can

make the surround sound more effective by delaying

the output from the rear speakers. You can select

between three different delay times: 15ms, 20ms, and

30ms. For example, if you have placed the rear

speakers in a large room or apart from your listening

position, you might want to shorten the delay time.

Delay time adjustment is only available for the PRO

LOGIC genre.

1 Start playing a component encoded with Dolby

surround sound, then click SOUND in the main

menu to display the SOUND FIELD SELECT

menu.

2 Click PRO LOGIC, then click SUR.

DELAY SETTING

CENTER

EXITRETURN

REAR

–

Sound Adjustment

SURROUND EDIT

WALL

EFFECT

LEVEL

SEAT

RETURN STANDARD

EXIT

OTHER

REVERB

TEST

TYPE : SOFT1

FRONT

HARD

SOFT

4 Click the icon for the parameter you want to

adjust.

The parameter chart for your selection appears.

See the next page for details of each adjustment.

5 Click an adjustment icon (+ / – , UP/DOWN,

SHORT, LONG, etc.,) to adjust the parameter.

To reset all parameters (except for the delay time) of the

current sound field to the factory settings.

Click STANDARD.

Hints for adjusting the parameters (STR-DE1015G)

• Wall material simulation (WALL)

When sound is reflected off soft material, such as a

curtain, the high frequency elements are reduced. A

hard wall is highly reflective and does not significantly

affect the frequency response of the reflected sound.

The WALL parameter lets you control the level of the

high frequencies to alter the sonic character of your

listening environment by simulating a softer (SOFT), or

harder (HARD) wall. The midpoint designates a neutral

wall (made of wood).

SURROUND EDIT

DELAY

TIME :

LEVEL

RETURN STANDARD

EXIT

TEST

15 30

C MODE

LONG

SHORT

3 Click DELAY.

4 Click SHORT or LONG to adjust the delay time.

To reset the delay time to the factory settings

Click STANDARD.

Adjusting surround sound parameters

(except for delay time)

Adjust the surround sound parameters to fit your

listening situation. See the charts “Adjustable sound

parameters . . .” on pages 37 and 38 for parameters you

can adjust in each sound field.

1 While playing a component, click SOUND in the

main menu to display the SOUND FIELD

SELECT menu.

2 Click a sound field genre, then click MODE

repeatedly until the mode you want appears.

3 Click SUR.

EXIT

MODE

O N

SOUND FIELD

BASS BOOST

DIRECT PASS

OFF

SUREQ

THEATER

SURROUND EDIT

WALL

CENTER :

REAR :

–

EFFECT

LEVEL

SEAT

–

RETURN STANDARD

EXIT

OTHER

REVERB

TEST

BALANCE

–

WOOFER : dB

+10

[]

– – – – – – + – – – – – –

REAR

SURROUND EDIT

DELAY

CENTER :

REAR :

–

LEVEL

C MODE

–

RETURN STANDARD

EXIT

TEST

WOOFER

NORMAL

Getting StartedSound Adjustment

•Seat position simulation (SEAT)

(FRONT/REAR and LEFT/RIGHT)

If you sit in the front of a room, you hear more direct

sound from the front speakers. As you move to the

rear, the reflected sound increases. Similarly, the

reflected sound changes when you move from left to

right, and vice versa.

The FRONT/REAR and LEFT/RIGHT parameters let

you control the balance of direct and reflected sound to

simulate your listening position.

In the FRONT/REAR parameter, “F” signifies the front

of the room and “R” signifies the rear. The midpoint

designates the center.

In the LEFT/RIGHT parameter, “L” signifies the left

side of the room and “R” signifies the right side. The

midpoint designates the center.

•Reverberation time (REVERB)

This parameter adjusts the length of time required for

the reverberation (echoes) generated from a given

sound to attenuate –60 dB.

You can choose shorter (S) or longer (L) reverberation

times.

•Low Frequency Extension (LFE) mix level (OTHER)

This parameter lets you attenuate the level of the LFE

(Low Frequency Extension) channel output from the

sub woofer without effecting the level of the bass

frequencies sent to the sub woofer from the front, center

or rear channels via the bass redirection circuitry. The

level can be adjusted in 0.5 dB steps from –20.0 dB to 0

dB (line level). 0 dB outputs the full LFE signal at the

mix level determined by the recording engineer.

Selecting MUTE mutes the sound of the LFE channel

from the sub woofer. However, the low frequency

sounds of the front, center, or rear speakers are output

from the sub woofer according to the settings made for

each speaker in the speaker setup (page 22).

•Dynamic range compression ratio (OTHER)

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.

OFF reproduces the sound track with no compression.

STD reproduces the sound track with the full dynamic

range as intended by the recording engineer.

0.1 ~ 0.9 allow you to compress the dynamic range in

small steps to achieve the sound you desire.

MAX provides a dramatic compression of the dynamic

range.

•Test tone (TEST)

This parameter emits the test tone and allows you to

check the balance of the speaker levels. See “Adjusting

the speaker volume” on page 23 for details.

Additional Operations and Settings

Registering Desired

Components (User IR setting)

Use the USER IR CODE SETTING menu to register any

IR codes that could not be registered in “Registering

Audio and Video Components” on page 19. By

registering User IR codes, you can control a variety of

appliances (such as air conditioners) as well as audio/

video components. You can register up to 20 User IR

codes.

1 Click SETUP in the main menu to display the

SETUP menu, then click USER IR.

2 Click A B C D to select a User IR code page, then

click INDEX.

3 Create a name for the IR code by clicking each

character. The name is automatically stored. To

enter a space, click the space bar. To switch

between upper and lower case letters, click CAPS.

If you made a mistake, click ? or / to move the

cursor to the character to be changed, then click

the correct character.

4 Click RETURN to go back to the USER IR CODE

SETTING menu, then repeat steps 2 to 4 until you

enter the names of all the IR codes you want to

5 Click the name of the first IR code.

6 Cover the IR sensor on the respective component

to prevent accidental operation during the

registration procedure.

7 Click START.

When “PUSH YOUR REMOTE” appears on the

TV screen, press the button you want to register.

When registering the IR code, be sure to do the

following; otherwise, the IR code may not be

registered correctly.

• Point the remote at the IR sensor on the

receiver from a distance of less than 2 inches (5 cm).

• Hold down the button on the remote for about 2 or 3

seconds until the “RECEIVING” display switches to

“RELEASE YOUR REMOTE”.

• Keep the remote pointed horizontally at the IR sensor

until the code is registered.

To register a specific IR code

Click the button where the IR code was registered, then click

START.

IR sensor

Your component's remote

Space bar

TV FUNC

TUNER

USER IR

SET

INDEX

AUTO START SLEEP TIMER

OSD SETUP

MACRO PLAY

FUNCTION SOUND SETUP

USER IR CODE SETTING

START

INDEX

A B C D

USER A1

USER A2

USER A3

USER A4

USER A5

USER IR CODE SETTING

–

CAPS

EXITRETURN

USER IR CODE SETTING

START

INDEX

A B C D

LIGHT 1

LIGHT 2

LIGHT 3

LIGHT 4

LIGHT 5

USER IR CODE SETTING

START

INDEX

A B C D

CODE CLEAR

EXITRETURN

LIGHT 1

LIGHT 2

LIGHT 3

LIGHT 4

LIGHT 5

Additional Operations and Settings

Notes

• If the AC power cord is disconnected for about two weeks,

the registered IR codes will be cleared. “ALL CLEAR!”

will appear on the TV screen the next time you turn on the

receiver.

• The power switch on some air conditioners use two

independent IR codes, even when there is only one switch.

If you cannot turn the air conditioner off with the IR code

registered for the on/off switch, repeat the procedure and

• The receiver may not be able to register IR codes with

special waveforms produced on some remote controls.

Erasing IR codes

Click CODE CLEAR in the USER IR CODE SETTING

menu.

• To erase a specific IR code

1 Click SINGLE IR CODE CLEAR.

2 Click the button you want to clear.

“Are you sure?” appears.

3 Click YES to erase the code.

“CODE CLEAR!” appears.

To cancel erasing, click NO.

To erase another code, repeat steps 2 and 3.

• To erase all the User IR codes

1 Click USER IR CODE CLEAR.

“Are you sure?” appears.

2 Click YES to erase the codes.

“CODE CLEAR!” appears.

To cancel erasing, click NO.

Indexing

The Index functions let you specify icons for each

function button and names up to 8 characters long for

each function button and preset radio station.

1 Click SETUP in the main menu to display the

SETUP menu, then click FUNC INDEX or TUNER

INDEX.

2 • For the function buttons (FUNCTION INDEX)

1 Click the icon to be specified.

2 Click the icon you want from the icon menu,

then click RETURN.

3 Click the function button to be specified.

• For the preset radio stations (TUNER INDEX)

1 Click LIST TUNER to display the list of the

preset frequencies

2 Click ABC to select the page, then select the

station to be named.

3 Create the new name by clicking each character.

The name is stored automatically. To enter a

space, click the space bar. If you made a mistake,

click ? or / to move the cursor to the character

to be changed, then click the correct character.

Space bar

Icons Function buttons

TV FUNC

TUNER

USER IR

SET

INDEX

FUNCTION SOUND SETUP

INDEX SETTING

VIDEO 1 TAPE

DAT / MD

VIDEO 2

VIDEO 3

TUNER

L D / DVD

PHONOTV / DBS

MACRO 1

MACRO 2

102.50MHzFM

INDEX SETTING

–

CAPS

EXITRETURN

Additional Operations and Settings

Starting a Component

Automatically at Power On

(Auto Start)

The Auto Start function lets you set the receiver to start

playing a specific component immediately whenever

you turn on the receiver.

1 Click SETUP in the main menu to display the

SETUP menu, then click AUTO START.

2 Click the component you want.

• To start the last-played component

automatically when you turn on the receiver,

click LAST.

• To do a macro automatically when you turn on

the receiver, click MACRO 1 or MACRO 2. Be

sure that the Auto Play function is set to on.

To cancel the Auto Start function

Click NO SET in step 2.

Note

A Macro Play setting containing the ALL OFF command

cannot be selected for Auto Start.

Playing Components

Automatically (Auto Play)

The Auto Play function lets you set the receiver to start

playing the components immediately after they are

selected from the FUNCTION SELECT menu. The

receiver comes from the factory with Auto Play set to

on.

1 Click SETUP in the main menu to display the

SETUP menu, then click OSD SETUP.

2 Click AUTO PLAY ON or OFF.

Notes

• The Auto Play function does not work when you operate

the receiver from the front panel.

• The receiver cancels the automatic playback function of

components designed to start playing when they are

turned on (such as laser disc and CD players). To activate

the auto play function, set the receiver’s Auto Play to on.

OSD SETUP

AUTO PLAY

DEMO

IR OUTPUT

SEE-THROUGH

FEELING

LANGUAGE

AUTO OSD ERASE

POINTER ONLY

OFF

ON OFF

ENGLISH

SET

1 2 3 4 5

START

EXIT

RETURN

OSD POSITION

SET

TV FUNC

TUNER

USER IR

EXIT

SET

INDEX

AUTO START SLEEP TIMER

OSD SETUP

MACRO PLAY

FUNCTION SOUND SETUP

TV FUNC

TUNER

USER IR

EXIT

SET

INDEX

AUTO START SLEEP TIMER

OSD SETUP

MACRO PLAY

FUNCTION SOUND SETUP

AUTO START SETTING

VIDEO 1 TAPE

DAT / MD

VIDEO 2

VIDEO 3

TUNER

L D / DVD

PHONOTV / DBS

MACRO 1

MACRO 2

EXIT

NO SET

LAST

RETURN

Additional Operations and Settings

Starting Several Components

in Sequence Automatically

(Macro Play)

The Macro Play function lets you link several IR codes

in a sequential order as a single command. The

receiver provides 2 pages (MACRO 1 and 2). You can

specify up to 8 of the registered IR codes for each page.

Setting the sequence of IR codes

1 Click SETUP in the main menu to display the

SETUP menu, then click MACRO PLAY.

2 Click MACRO 1 or 2.

3 Click macro step number 1.

This is the first IR code in the macro sequence.

4 Click ? or / to show the IR codes available for

that button.

The registered IR codes appear at the right of the

screen.

• To specify a time lag between commands, click

? or / repeatedly until the time lag

commands (WAIT 10s, WAIT 5s, and WAIT 1s)

appear.

• To specify an IR code to turn off all the

components, click ? or / repeatedly until

ALL OFF appears.

5 Click the IR code you want.

The name of the IR code appears in the

highlighted macro step number and the highlight

moves to next macro step number.

6 Repeat steps 4 and 5 to enter up to 8 IR codes.

To erase an entered IR code

1 Click the code you want to erase.

2 Click ? or / repeatedly until NO SET appears at the

right of the screen.

3 Click NO SET.

Note

The ALL OFF command is not available for the Macro Play

selected for Auto Start.

Starting a Macro Play

Click FUNCTION in the main menu, then click

MACRO 1 or MACRO 2. The specified IR codes start

automatically.

You can start a Macro Play automatically when you

turn on the receiver by selecting a Macro Play in the

Auto Start function (see page 44).

MACRO PLAY SETTING

1 2MACRO COMMAND

WAIT 10s

WAIT 5s

WAIT 1s

ALL OFF

NO SET

EXIT

RETURN

MACRO PLAY SETTING

1 2MACRO COMMAND

WAIT 10s

WAIT 5s

WAIT 1s

ALL OFF

NO SET

EXIT

RETURN

TV FUNC

TUNER

USER IR

EXIT

SET

INDEX

AUTO START SLEEP TIMER

OSD SETUP

MACRO PLAY

FUNCTION SOUND SETUP

VIDEO 1 TAPE

DAT / MD

VIDEO 2

VIDEO 3

TUNER

L D / DVD

PHONOTV / DBS

MACRO 1

MACRO 2

EXIT

FUNCTION SOUND SETUP

Additional Operations and Settings

Changing the Display Settings

Selecting the display parameters

You can select the display modes (AUTO OSD ERASE,

POINTER ONLY or DEMO) and the display type (SEE-

THROUGH or LANGUAGE). You can also switch the

IR OUTPUT setting when you connect the IR repeater.

1 Click SETUP in the main menu to display the

SETUP menu, then click OSD SETUP.

2 Select the display parameters you want to change.

• To select the display mode, click AUTO OSD

ERASE (ON or OFF), POINTER ONLY (SET) or

DEMO (START).

AUTO OSD ERASE: This display mode is useful

during LD player operations since it allows you

to see chapter numbers that otherwise might be

hidden by the control panel. When this mode is

on, control panels disappear whenever you

click and hold down the direction control

button on the remote. When you release the

button, the control panel reappears.

POINTER ONLY: This display mode allows you

to use the pointer to point to various on-screen

items, such as during a presentation (etc.).

When you click POINTER ONLY SET, the on-

screen display disappears except for the pointer

and an EXIT button. To freeze the pointer, hold

down the direction control button on the

remote.

DEMO: This display mode activates a program

that explains the various functions of the

receiver. Note that when the program is

running, it replaces previously stored data

(such as surround sound parameters) with

data from the program. Click START to

activate the program. To stop the program,

press any button on the remote or receiver.

Adjusting the Sensitivity of the

Remote

You can select from five sensitivity levels that

determine the speed at which the pointer moves.

1 Click SETUP in the main menu to display the

SETUP menu, then click OSD SETUP.

2 Click FEELING 1 to 5 to select the sensitivity level

you want.

The higher the number, the faster the speed.

OSD SETUP

AUTO PLAY

DEMO

IR OUTPUT

SEE-THROUGH

FEELING

LANGUAGE

AUTO OSD ERASE

POINTER ONLY

OFF

ON OFF

ENGLISH

SET

1 2 3 4 5

START

EXIT

RETURN

OSD POSITION

SET

OSD SETUP

AUTO PLAY

DEMO

IR OUTPUT

SEE-THROUGH

FEELING

LANGUAGE

AUTO OSD ERASE

POINTER ONLY

OFF

ON OFF

ENGLISH

SET

1 2 3 4 5

START

EXIT

RETURN

OSD POSITION SET

Additional Operations and Settings

• To select the display type, click SEE–

THROUGH (ON or OFF) and LANGUAGE

(ENGLISH, FRENCH or GERMAN).

SEE-THROUGH: When set to OFF, the display

appears in the factory–set color. When set to

ON, all menus and control panels are

transparent, with only characters and outlines

visible, allowing you to see the contents of

video programs.

LANGUAGE: This setting lets you specify the

language appearing in the on-screen display

and the display on the front of the receiver. You

can choose between three languages: English,

French and German.

• To switch the IR OUTPUT setting, click IR

OUTPUT ON or OFF. When it is set to OFF, the

IR signals are output only from the IR OUT jack

on the rear panel. No IR signals will be output

from the IR emitter on the front panel. When

the IR OUTPUT is set to OFF, “IR OFF” appears

in the main menu. Normally, IR OUTPUT

should be set to ON.

Note

Even if you have selected SEE-THROUGH ON, the display

changes to the factory set color when there is no video signal

being input. When a video signal is input, the display

reverts to SEE-THROUGH ON.

Adjusting the position of the on-screen

display

You can adjust the overall position of the on-screen

display control panel.

1 Click SETUP in the main menu to display the

SETUP menu, then click OSD SETUP.

2 Click OSD POSITION SET.

The position adjustment screen appears.

3 Click the borders to adjust the position so you can

just see the top, bottom, right and left edges of the

border.

OSD SETUP

AUTO PLAY

DEMO

IR OUTPUT

SEE-THROUGH

FEELING

LANGUAGE

AUTO OSD ERASE

POINTER ONLY

OFF

ON OFF

ENGLISH

SET

1 2 3 4 5

START

EXIT

RETURN

OSD POSITION

SET

EXIT

Additional Operations and Settings

Using the Sleep Timer

You can set the receiver to turn off automatically at a

time you specify.

1 Click SETUP in the main menu to display the

SETUP menu, then click SLEEP TIMER.

2 Click TIMER repeatedly to select the length of the

sleep timer.

Each time you click TIMER, the menu changes as

follows:

“SLEEP” appears in the upper left corner of the

main menu.

You can also freely specify the time

Click + or – to change the sleep time in 1 minute

increments. You can specify up to 5 hours.

You can check the time remaining before the

receiver turns off

Click FUNCTION, then click SLEEP. The remaining

time appears in the on-screen display.

For USA and Canada

You can also operate the sleep timer by pressing SLEEP

on the remote. Each time you press SLEEP, the time

changes as shown in step 2 above. The display dims

after you specify the time.

To check the time remaining before the receiver turns

off, press SLEEP.

Operating a CD Changer

Downloading the CD name data in a Sony

CD changer with a CTRL A1 jack

You can download all of the CD name data in a Sony

CD changer that is equipped with a CTRL A1 jack, thus

saving you the trouble of adding names one by one.

Make sure that the CONTROL A1 connection is

complete (see page 8) and the CD changer is registered

as a Sony CONTROL A1 CD in the IR CODE SETTING

menu (see page 19).

1 Click SETUP in the main menu to display the

SETUP menu, then click CD INDEX.

2 Click DATA LOAD.

The CD name data is downloaded and after a few

minutes, the downloaded data appears in the CD

INDEX SETTING menu.

Note

If the characters (# $ ; • ä ö ü) have been recorded in the CD

changer, they will appear as blanks in the on-screen display.

SLEEP TIMER SETTING

HOUR

SLEEP

–

MIN SEC

20000::

EXITRETURN

TV FUNC

TUNER

USER IR

SET

INDEX

FUNCTION SOUND SETUP

CD INDEX SETTING

TITLE

GROUP

SELECT

LOAD

DATA

EXITRETURN

n 2:00:00 n 1:30:00n 1:00:00 n 0:30:00 n OFF

TV FUNC

TUNER

USER IR

EXIT

SET

INDEX

AUTO START SLEEP TIMER

OSD SETUP

MACRO PLAY

FUNCTION SOUND SETUP

Additional Operations and Settings

Indexing a CD

You can specify the names up to 12 characters for each

CD (up to 200 discs) or group of discs in a CD changer.

1 Click SETUP in the main menu, then click CD

INDEX.

2 • To name a disc, click TITLE. And then Click >

or . to display the number of the disc to be

named, then click the disc.

• To name a group, click GROUP, then click the

group to be named.

3 Create the new name by clicking each character.

The name is automatically stored.

To enter a space, click the space bar.

If you made a mistake, click ?or /to move the

cursor to the character to be changed, then click

the correct character.

Grouping CDs

You can assign your CDs to one or more groups.

1 Click SETUP in the main menu, then click CD

INDEX.

2 Click SELECT, then click the disc you want to

assign to a new group.

If the disc you want does not appear, click > or

3 Click the names of the groups to which you want

to assign the CD.

To remove the CD from one or more groups

Click the highlighted group name so that it goes out in step

You can assign the CD to one or more group

For example, to assign the CD to both “GROUP 1” and

“GROUP 4,” click both group names in step 3.

CD INDEX SETTING

TITLE

GROUP

SELECT

LOAD

DATA

EXITRETURN

CD INDEX SETTING

TITLE

GROUP

SELECT

LOAD

DATA

EXITRETURN

GROUP 3

GROUP 4

GROUP 5

GROUP 6

GROUP 7

GROUP 2

GROUP 1

GROUP 8

GROUP 9

GROUP 10

CD INDEX SETTING

–

CAPS

EXITRETURN

Space bar

CD INDEX SETTING

TITLE

GROUP

SELECT

LOAD

DATA

EXITRETURN

Love Songs

Best of AA

Best of BB

Best of CC

Best of DD

BGM B

BGM A

CD INDEX SETTING

EXITRETURN

GROUP 3

GROUP 4

GROUP 5

GROUP 6

GROUP 7

GROUP 2

GROUP 1

GROUP 8

GROUP 9

GROUP 10

(continued)

Additional Operations and Settings

Searching for a CD quickly

1 Click FUNCTION in the main menu, then click

CD.

2 Click LIST.

3 • To search in alphabetical order

1 Click ALPHABET to display the discs in

alphabetical order.

2 Click the disc. If the disc you want is not

displayed, click > or ..

• To search using the group names

1 Click GROUP.

The GROUP SELECT button and a group

number appear at the right side of the screen.

If there is no group corresponding to the

respective group number, “NO ENTRY” is

displayed.

2 Click SELECT to display groups 1~10.

3 Click the group you desire.

The group number and disc list for the selected

group appear on screen.

4 Click the disc. If the disc you want is not

displayed, click > or ..

• To search by disc number.

1 Click NUMBER to display the discs in

numerical order.

2 Click the disc. If the disc you want is not

displayed, click > or ..

Playback starts automatically.

Notes

• Depending on the type of CD changer connected (3 or 5

disc changer, etc.), you may not be able to select the CD by

clicking the disc name. In this case, select the CD from the

normal CD control panel.

• If the CD changer is made by another manufacturer, and

the sequence of operations required to start playback is

other than; 1 pressing a numeric button followed by 2

pressing the disc button, then playback may not start

when you click the disc name. In this case, return to the

main menu, click SUB, and operate the CD changer

according to its normal playback procedure.

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Front Panel Operations (Remote Short-cuts: USA and Canada only)

Front Panel Descriptions

You can control the receiver using the front panel

instead of the remote. For details of the operations, see

the pages in parenthesis.

!∞ SET UP button (57)

!§ INPUT MODE button (STR-DE1015G) (53)

5.1 INPUT button (STR-DE815G / D760Z) (53)

!¶ DIRECT PASS button (56)

!• AUDIO FUNCTION selector (53)

!ª VIDEO FUNCTION selector (53)

@º Display

@¡ IR receptor (15)

@™ STANDBY indicator (except for USA and

Canadian models)

@£ Tuner operation buttons (54)

TUNING (+/–) buttons

PRESET (+/–) buttons

FM MODE button

FM/AM button

SHIFT button

DISPLAY button

@¢ PHONES jack (53)

@∞ SPEAKERS selector (10)

@§ DPC MODE button (55, 56, 59)

1 POWER switch

2 SUR indicator (56)

EQ indicator (STR-DE1015G) (55)

TONE indicator (STR-DE815G / D760Z) (56)

INDEX indicator (59)

3 Digital Processing Controls

4 IR emitter (4)

5 FUNCTION indicators

6 DISCRETE indicator (STR-DE1015G) (36)

5.1 INPUT indicator (STR-DE815G / D760Z) (53)

7 DIRECT PASS indicator (56)

8 LEARNING SENSOR indicator

9 IR sensor (18)

0 BASS BOOST button and indicator (53)

!¡ MASTER VOLUME control (53)

!™ BALANCE control (53)

!£ VIDEO 3 input jacks (12)

(S-VIDEO terminal for STR-1015G only)

!¢ SOUND FIELD buttons (55)

SOUND FIELD ON/OFF button

SOUND FIELD GENRE button

SOUND FIELD MODE button

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Front Panel Operations (Remote Short-cuts: USA and Canada only)

Remote Descriptions

p USA and Canada

Although the direction control button lets you perform

almost all of the receiver operations, for certain

operations, you can also control the receiver using the

other (short-cut) buttons. For details of the operations,

see the pages in parenthesis.

1 SYSTEM OFF

2 SYSTEM CONTROL FUNCTION buttons (54)

3 Number buttons

CD, MD, LD, DVD : Selects track numbers (0

selects track 10).

TV, VCR, DBS : selects channel (press ENTER to

change the channel).

4 ENTER

TV/VCR/DBS : changes channels when used with

buttons 0-9.

5 DBS MENU* : displays the menu of the connected

DBS tuner.

6 DBS GUIDE* : displays the guide of the connected

DBS tuner.

7 Direction control button (16)

8 EXIT

Press to exit the current menu (same function as

EXIT icon in on screen display).

9 MASTER VOL +/– (26)

0 MUTING

!¡ WIDE MODE (29)

!™ DISC SKIP

MULTI-CD : Press repeatedly to skip between

discs.

!£ 0/) buttons

CD : searches tracks (Forward or backward)

Tape, MD, VCR, LD : fast forwards or rewinds

!¢ =/+ buttons

CD, MD, LD : skips tracks.

!∞ (

CD, Tape, MD, LD, VCR : starts play.

!§ ∏

CD, Tape, MD, LD, VCR : pauses play or record

(also starts recording with components in record

standby).

!¶ π

CD, Tape, MD, LD, VCR : stops play.

!• VCR MENU* : displays the menu of the connected

VCR.

!ª GUI : displays or erases this unit's on-screen

display.

@º 5.1 INPUT button (STR-DE815G / D760Z) (53)

(This button cannot be used with STR-DE1015G.)

@¡ SLEEP (48)

* When you press these buttons, the receiver’s on-screen

display will disappear. To operate the receiver, press !ª.

p Other countries

Although the direction control button lets you perform

almost all of the receiver operations, for certain

operations, you can also control the receiver using the

other (short-cut) buttons. For details of the operations,

see the pages in parenthesis.

1 Direction control button (16)

2 VOL +/– (26)

3 ALL OFF

4 TV/VIDEO

TV : switches TV’s input mode.

5 FLASHER (60)

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Getting StartedFront Panel Operations (Remote Short-cuts: USA and Canada only)

Selecting a Component

For the on-screen operations, see page 26.

1 Press POWER to turn on the receiver, then press

VIDEO FUNCTION or AUDIO FUNCTION

repeatedly until the component you want appears

in the display.

VIDEO FUNCTION

To listen to or watch Select*

Video tapes VIDEO 1, VIDEO 2 or

VIDEO 3

Laser discs (LD) or DVD LD/DVD

TV programs or Digital TV/DBS*

Broadcasting Satellites (DBS)

The FUNCTION HOOKUP setting (see below) allows

you to delete the names of components which are not

connected.

TV/DBS : USA, Canada and Australia

TV : Other countries

AUDIO FUNCTION

To listen to or watch Select*

Digital Audio Tapes (DAT) DAT/MD

or MiniDiscs (MD)

Compact Discs (CD) CD

Analog audio tapes TAPE

Radio programs TUNER

Records PHONO

* The FUNCTION set up (see page 58 or 59) allows you

to delete the names of components which are not

connected. When a function is set to “NO” in the

FUNCTION set up menu, it cannot be selected.

2 Start playing the component, then use MASTER

VOLUME to adjust the volume.

To Do This

Reinforce the bass Press BASS BOOST to turn

on the BASS BOOST

indicator.

Adjust the balance Turn the BALANCE control

to the left (L) or right (R).

Enjoy high quality sound Press DIRECT PASS to

bypass audio effects the

equalizer, bass

reinforcement, and

surround effects. The

DIRECT PASS indicator

lights up.

When you listen with headphones

Connect the headphones to the PHONES jack and set

the SPEAKERS selector to OFF.

To listen to digital program sources (STR-DE1015G)

Select the digital source you desire (LD/DVD, CD or

DAT/MD), then press INPUT MODE on the front panel

repeatedly to select “AUTO”, “DIGITAL”, or

“ANALOG”.

See “To listen to digital program sources” on page 27

for details.

To listen to decoded Dolby Digital (AC-3) program

sources (STR-DE815G / D760Z)

Press 5.1 INPUT. The 5.1 INPUT indicator lights up and

the function automatically switches to LD/DVD. To

listen to analog signals from the component connected

to the LD/DVD jacks, select LD/DVD using the VIDEO

FUNCTION selector.

Playing audio and video components at the

same time

1 Press VIDEO FUNCTION repeatedly to select the

video component you want.

2 Press AUDIO FUNCTION repeatedly to select the

audio component you want.

3 Start playing the selected video and audio

components.

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Front Panel Operations (Remote Short-cuts: USA and Canada only)

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Selecting a component directly from the

remote control (USA and Canada only)

1 Press one of the SYSTEM CONTROL FUNCTION

buttons to select the component you want to use.

The receiver and the selected component turn on.

The SYSTEM CONTROL FUNCTION buttons on

the remote are factory-set as follows:

To listen to or watch Press*

Records PHONO

Radio programs TUNER

Compact Discs (CD) CD

Digital Audio Tapes (DAT) DAT/MD

or MiniDiscs (MD)

Audio tapes TAPE

TV programs or video tapes VIDEO 1, VIDEO 2

or VIDEO 3

Laser discs/DVD LD/DVD

Digital program sources INPUT MODE

(STR-DE1015G only)

Decoded AC-3 programs 5.1 INPUT

(STR-DE815G / D760Z only)

* “NO CONNECTION” is displayed if you select a

function that was set to “NO” in the FUNCTION set

up menu (see page 58 or 59).

If the component does not turn on

Press the power switch on the component.

2 Start playing.

Refer to “Remote Descriptions” on page 52 for

details.

To turn off the components

Press SYSTEM OFF. This will also turn off the video and

audio components connected to the SWITCHED AC

OUTLETs on the back of this unit at the same time.

Tuning Radio Stations

The receiver lets you tune a station by scanning

stations (Automatic Tuning), and by selecting preset

stations (Preset Tuning).

For the on-screen operations, see pages 29 to 30.

1 Press AUDIO FUNCTION repeatedly to display

“TUNER,” then press FM/AM to select FM or

AM.

2 Press DISPLAY so that the frequency appears.

3 Press TUNING + or –.

The frequency indication changes and scanning

stops when the receiver tunes in a station. To

continue scanning, press + or – again. Press + for

a higher station number; press – for a lower one.

Tuning preset stations (Preset Tuning)

1 Press AUDIO FUNCTION repeatedly to display

“TUNER”.

2 Press SHIFT to select a memory page (A, B or C).

3 Press PRESET TUNING + or – repeatedly to select

the station you want. Each time you press the

buttons, the preset numbers change as follows:

Note

If the AC power cord is disconnected for about 1 week, the

preset stations will be cleared. Preset the stations again.

Getting StartedFront Panel Operations (Remote Short-cuts: USA and Canada only)

Recording

For the on-screen operations, see page 31.

1 Press VIDEO FUNCTION or AUDIO FUNCTION

repeatedly to select the playback component you

want to record.

2 Insert a blank tape into the recording component

and adjust the recording level, if necessary.

3 Start recording on the recording component, then

start playing the playback component.

To stop recording

Stop both components.

Digital Recording (STR-DE1015G only)

EXAMPLE: Recording a CD using a DAT deck.

See your DAT or CD player’s instruction manual if you need

help.

1 Press INPUT MODE repeatedly to select CD (if

the CD player is connected to the DIGITAL

OPTICAL: CD IN jack).

2 Insert a blank digital audio tape into the DAT for

recording.

3 Start recording on the DAT, then start playing the

CD you want to record.

Note

You cannot record the digital signal from a Dolby Digital

(AC-3) program source.

Adjusting the Sound

The adjusted sounds are stored automatically.

To select the sound fields

For the on-screen operations, see page 36.

Press GENRE repeatedly to display the sound fields

genres, then press MODE repeatedly to display the

sound fields mode. For the list of sound fields, see

page 33 (STR-DE1015G) or 35 (STR-DE815G / D760Z).

To turn off the sound fields

Press SOUND FIELD ON/OFF.

To adjust the equalizer parameters

(STR-DE1015G)

For the on-screen operations, see page 38.

1 Start playing a component, then select the sound

field you want to adjust.

2 Press DPC MODE repeatedly until the EQ

indicator lights up.

3 Use digital processing control buttons ( / ) to

select the parameter you want.

Front speaker bass adjustment

Level : F: BASS 0dB

Frequency : F: BASS 250Hz

Front speaker treble adjustment

Level : F: TREBLE 0dB

Frequency : F: TREBLE 2.5kHz

Center speaker bass adjustment

Level : C: BASS 0dB

Frequency : C: BASS 250Hz

Center speaker treble adjustment

Level : C: TREBLE 0dB

Frequency : C: TREBLE 2.5kHz

Rear speaker bass adjustment

Level : R: BASS 0dB

Frequency : R: BASS 250Hz

Rear speaker treble adjustment

Level : R: TREBLE 0dB

Frequency : R: TREBLE 2.5kHz

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Front Panel Operations (Remote Short-cuts: USA and Canada only)

3 Use digital processing control buttons ( / ) to

select the parameter you want.

See “Surround (SUR) parameters” below for

details.

4 Use digital processing control buttons ( / ) to

adjust the level of the parameter.

Note

Certain menu items may not be available for adjustment

depending on the current settings and menu modes.

Unavailable items appear dimmed when shown in the

display.

Surround (SUR) parameters (STR-DE1015G)

p Surround sound parameters (See page 40 for

details)

Surround effect level (Digital Cinema Sound modes only)

Initial setting is : EFFECT [_______]

It lets you adjust the “presence” of the current digital cinema

sound surround effect.

• In the KARAOKE mode, use the effect level to adjust the

amount of vocal cancellation. Greater effect levels produce

greater reduction of the vocals.

Wall Type

Initial setting is : WALL S___1___H

It lets you adjust the “brightness” of the current digital

cinema sound surround effect.

Front to rear seat position

Initial setting is : SEAT F___1___R

It lets you adjust the atmosphere of the current digital

cinema sound surround effect.

Left to right seat position

Initial setting is : SEAT L___1___R

It lets you adjust the atmosphere of the current digital

cinema sound surround effect.

Reverberation time

Initial setting is : REVERB S___1___L

It lets you adjust the amount of reverberation present in the

current digital cinema sound surround effect.

Low Frequency Extension (LFE) mix level (DISCRETE only)

Initial setting is : LFE MIX 0dB

This parameter lets you attenuate the level of the LFE (Low

Frequency Extension) channel output from the sub woofer

without effecting the level of the bass frequencies sent to the

sub woofer from the front, center or rear channels via the

bass redirection circuitry.

4 Use digital processing control buttons ( / ) to

adjust the level, then press (

/ ) to select the

frequency (Hz). You can adjust the level ± 10 dB

in 0.5 dB steps.

5 Repeat steps 3 and 4 to make all necessary

adjustments.

To adjust the tone parameters

(STR-DE815G / D760Z)

For the on-screen operations, see page 39.

1 Start playing a component, then select the sound

field you want to adjust.

2 Press DPC MODE repeatedly until the TONE

indicator lights up.

3 Use digital processing control buttons ( / ) to

select BASS or TREBLE.

Bass adjustment

Initial setting is : 0 dB

Treble adjustment

Initial setting is : 0 dB

4 Use digital processing control buttons ( / ) to

adjust the tone level. You can adjust the level ± 10

dB in 2 dB steps.

5 Repeat steps 3 and 4 to make all necessary

adjustments.

To turn off the equalizer or tone adjustments

without erasing them

Press DIRECT PASS.

To adjust the surround sound parameters

For the on-screen operations, see pages 37 and 40 (STR-

DE1015G) or 38 and 40 (STR-DE815G / D760Z).

1 Start playing a component, then select the sound

field you want to adjust.

2 Press DPC MODE repeatedly until the SUR

indicator lights up.

Getting StartedFront Panel Operations (Remote Short-cuts: USA and Canada only)

Dynamic range compression ratio

Initial setting is : D.RANGE COMP OFF

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.

p Speaker level / balance parameters (See page 23

for details)

Rear speaker balance

Initial setting is : REAR L___1___R

Lets you adjust balance between the rear speakers.

Rear speaker level

Initial setting is : REAR 0 dB

Lets you adjust level of the rear speakers.

Center speaker level

Initial setting is : CENTER 0 dB

Lets you adjust the level of the center speaker.

Sub woofer level

Initial setting is : SUB WOOFER 0 dB

Lets you adjust the level of the sub woofer.

Surround (SUR) parameters (STR-DE815G /

STR-D760Z)

Surround effect level

It lets you adjust the “presence” of the current surround

effect.

Delay time (Dolby Surround mode only)

Initial setting is : DELAY 20

It lets you adjust the delay time of the Dolby Pro Logic

surround sound.

See page 39 for details.

Rear speaker level

Initial setting is : REAR SP 0 dB

Lets you adjust level of the rear speakers.

See pages 24 and 25 for details.

Center speaker level

Initial setting is : CENT.SP 0 dB

Lets you adjust the level of the center speaker.

See pages 24 and 25 for details.

Customizing the Receiver

Operations

The menu operations allow you to customize various

aspects of the receiver to suit your listening

environment, your speakers, your components, and

your personal preferences.

For the on-screen speaker setup operations, see page 22

(STR-DE1015G) or 24 (STR-DE815G / D760Z).

1 Press SET UP.

“SET UP” appears in the display.

2 Press SET UP repeatedly to display one of the

following menus:

STR-DE1015G STR-DE815G / STR-D760Z

SPEAKER SETUP CENTER MODE

FUNCTION HOOKUP DISPLAY SETUP

OTHER SETUP FUNCTION HOOKUP

3 Use digital processing control buttons ( / ) to

select the parameter you want.

4 Use digital processing control buttons ( / ) to

adjust the parameter.

5 Repeat steps 2 and 4 to make all necessary

adjustments.

6 Press SET UP twice to exit the set up mode.

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Front Panel Operations (Remote Short-cuts: USA and Canada only)

p OTHER SETUP

Center speaker delay

Initial setting is : CENT. DELAY 0

See page 39 for details.

Rear speaker delay

Initial setting is : REAR DELAY 5

See page 39 for details.

Dimmer level

This setting lets you select brightness of the display on the

front panel.

• You can select between four different settings.

Control A1 display

Initial setting is : CTRL A1 [AUTO]

This setting lets you specify the display mode for Control A1

components.

• AUTO displays “PLAY”, “STOP”, “PAUSE” or “REC” for

about 8 seconds when the operation switches.

• FIX displays “PLAY”, “STOP”, “PAUSE”, “REC” or the

contents of a disc or track memo of a CD or MD at all

times.

• OFF turns off the operation status display.

Notes

• This setting is only effective when the IR code setting is

set to Sony Control A1.

• If the disc or track memo contains a character that the

receiver cannot display, “.” appears for that character.

Set up parameters (STR-DE1015G)

p SPEAKER SETUP (see pages 22 to 23 for details)

Front speaker

Initial setting is : FRONT SP [LARGE]

Center speaker

Initial setting is : CENTER SP [LARGE]

Rear speaker

Initial setting is : REAR SP [LARGE]

Rear speaker place

Initial setting is : REAR SP [SIDE]

Sub woofer

Initial setting is : SUB WOOFER [ YES ]

p FUNCTION HOOKUP

VIDEO1, VIDEO2, LD/DVD, TV/DBS, TAPE, DAT/MD, CD,

PHONO

Initial setting is : YES

These settings let you delete the names of unconnected

components from the function lists.

• YES displays the name of the respective component

(jacks).

• NO deletes the name of the respective component (jacks).

Notes

• When a function is set to “NO”, it cannot be selected.

• If an S-LINK signal (Control A1, Control-S) is input to

the S-LINK jack from a component whose function was

set to “NO”, the function will automatically switch to

“YES” and that function will be selected.

• When using the remote, “NO CONNECTION” is

displayed if you select a function that was set to “NO”

(USA and Canada only).

Getting StartedFront Panel Operations (Remote Short-cuts: USA and Canada only)

Indexing

Using the index functions, you can specify names up to

8 characters long for each component and preset radio

station.

For the on-screen operations, see page 43.

1 • For the components

Press AUDIO FUNCTION or VIDEO

FUNCTION repeatedly to select a component.

• For the preset stations

Tune in a preset station.

2 Press DPC MODE repeatedly until the INDEX

indicator lights up.

3 Create a name using the digital processing control

buttons.

Press or to select a character, and then

press

to move the cursor to the next position.

The name is stored automatically.

To insert a space, press or until a blank space

appears in the display. The space appears

between " and A.

If you’ve made a mistake, press

or repeatedly

until the character you want to change flashes.

Then select the right character.

4 Repeat steps 1 to 3 to assign index names to other

components or stations.

To switch the display

Each time you press DISPLAY, the display switches

between the index name n component name (or

frequency) n track memo*

n disc memo*

• If the Control-A1 display mode is set to “AUTO” or

“FIX” when listening to a Control-A1 compatible tape

or DAT deck, the Control-A1 operations are

displayed together with the index name and

component name.

Example: TAPE [PLAY] n index name [PLAY]

If the Control-A1 display mode is set to “FIX” when

listening to a Control-A1 compatible CD player or

MD deck, you can display the disc memo and track

memo information in addition to the Control-A1

operations.

Example: CD [PLAY] n index name [PLAY] n

disc memo*

n track memo*

Up to 13 characters for CD (15 for MD).

Up to 14 characters for CD (15 for MD).

Note

The display mode returns to FREQUENCY automatically

when you press TUNING +/–.

Set up parameters (STR-DE815G / D760Z)

Center mode

Initial setting is : CENTER [NORMAL]

See page 24 for details.

p DISPLAY set up

Dimmer level

This setting lets you select brightness of the display on the

front panel.

• You can select between four different settings.

Control A1 mode

Initial setting is : CTRL A1 [AUTO]

This setting lets you specify the display mode for Control A1

components.

• AUTO displays “PLAY”, “STOP”, “PAUSE” or “REC” for

about 8 seconds when the operation switches.

• FIX displays “PLAY”, “STOP”, “PAUSE”, “REC” or the

contents of a disc or track memo of a CD or MD at all

times.

• OFF turns off the operation status display.

Notes

• This setting is only effective when the IR code setting is

set to Sony Control A1.

• If the disc or track memo contains a character that the

receiver cannot display, “.” appears for that character.

p FUNCTION set up

VIDEO1, VIDEO2, LD/DVD, TV/DBS, TAPE, DAT/MD, CD,

PHONO

Initial setting is : YES

These settings let you delete the names of unconnected

components from the function lists.

• YES displays the name of the respective component

(jacks).

• NO deletes the name of the respective component (jacks).

Notes

• When a function is set to “NO”, it cannot be selected.

• If an S-LINK signal (Control A1, Control-S) is input to

the S-LINK jack from a component whose function was

set to “NO”, the function will automatically switch to

“YES” and that function will be selected.

• When using the remote, “NO CONNECTION” is

displayed if you select a function that was set to “NO”

(USA and Canada only).

Front Panel Operations (Remote Short-cuts: USA and Canada only)

Playing Audio Components

Without the TV (Flasher)

(except for USA and Canada)

Using the flasher function, you can control components

without using the TV's on-screen display. Instead, you

use the remote and the display on the front panel of the

receiver.

1 Press the FLASHER button on the remote to turn

off the on-screen display.

If you are listening to an audio source the TV

turns off automatically.

2 Press the left or right corner of the direction

control button repeatedly.

Each time you press the direction control button

the receiver displays a different operation (the

FUNCTION indicators also light to help separate

the different operations).

The operations available for each component are

shown below.

Component Operations

VIDEO 1, 2, 3 FLASHER OFF, POWER ON/OFF,

0, (, ), p, P, CH –, CH +, REC

LD/DVD FLASHER OFF, POWER ON/OFF,

0, (, ), p, P, =, +

CD FLASHER OFF, POWER ON/OFF*

0, (, ), p, P, =, +,

DISC SKIP

TUNER FLASHER OFF, PRESET CH –,

PRESET CH +

TAPE FLASHER OFF, POWER ON/OFF,

0, (, ), p, P, REC

DAT FLASHER OFF, 0, (, ), p, P,

=, +, REC

MD FLASHER OFF, POWER ON/OFF,

0, (, ), p, P, =, +, REC

PHONO FLASHER OFF

TV/DBS FLASHER OFF, POWER ON/OFF,

CH –, CH +

5.1 INPUT*

FLASHER OFF, POWER ON/OFF,

0, (, ), p, P, =, +

Sony CD player only.

STR-DE815G and STR-D760Z only.

3 Click the remote when the operation you want

appears in the front panel display.

The “<------>” and “<------” displays indicate that

no operations are available at the current flasher

position.

To select another component

Press the up or down corner of the direction control button.

The component names appear in the display one at a time.

If you select a video component, the TV will turn on

automatically.

To temporarily cancel the Flasher function

Press the left or right corner of the direction control button

repeatedly to display “FLASHER OFF”, then click the

remote.

You can also cancel by pressing FLASHER on the remote.

If you turn off the receiver while the Flasher

function is on

The next time the receiver is turned on “FLASHER

START” is displayed and the receiver turns on in the

flasher mode.

Additional Information

Troubleshooting

If you run into any problems using this receiver, use

the following list.

First, check that the power cord is connected firmly.

Should any problem persist, consult your nearest Sony

dealer.

Power

The TV turns off when you turn on the receiver with the

remote.

/ Make sure that the TV is off when you turn

on the receiver with the remote.

The component turns off when you select a component

with the remote.

/ The component was turned on by another

remote. The component needs to be turned

on by the receiver's remote or manually (after

selection).

Some components do not turn off when you press ALL

OFF / SYSTEM OFF.

/ The component was turned on by another

remote. Turn off the component manually.

On-screen control

The on-screen display does not appear.

/ Set your TV to the appropriate input mode.

/ Place your TV away from the audio

components.

/ Select the appropriate component on the

receiver.

The on-screen display does not respond or disappears

while you are using the remote.

/ Make sure the remote is not too far from the

IR sensor.

The on-screen display becomes distorted when you select

a component with the remote.

/ There may be distortion in the video signal,

but this is not a malfunction, continue as is.

You have difficulty operating the unit because the on-

screen display is distorted.

/ If you connect two or more VCRs to the

receiver, make sure to use a distributor when

connecting the TV antenna to the VCRs to

preserve video signal quality.

/ Clean the head of the VCR.

/ Do not select channels where there is no

broadcast. Set your VCR (etc.) to skip

channels where there is no broadcast.

The remote does not function.

/ Replace weak batteries in the remote with

new ones.

/ Remove any obstacles in the path of the

remote and the IR sensor.

/ The infrared (IR) signals transmitted from the

IR emitter may not be reaching the IR sensor

on the respective component. In such a case,

connect the IR repeater to IR OUT jack on the

rear of the receiver (see page 7).

/ Press the GUI button on the remote before

performing the operation (USA and Canada

only).

Sound

No sound or only a very low-level sound is heard.

/ Check that the speakers and components are

connected securely.

/ Make sure you select the correct component

on the receiver.

/ Make sure you set the SPEAKERS selector

correctly (see page 10).

/ Click the

icon if “MUTING” is displayed.

/ The protective device on the receiver has been

activated because of a short circuit.

(“PROTECTOR” flashes.) Turn off the

receiver, eliminate the short-circuit problem

and turn on the power again.

The left and right sounds are unbalanced or reversed.

/ Check that the speakers and components are

connected correctly and securely.

/ Adjust the BALANCE control on the front

panel.

(continued)

Additional Information

Severe hum or noise is heard.

/ Check that the speakers and components are

connected securely.

/ Check that the connecting cords are away

from a transformer or motor, and at least 10

feet (3 meters) away from a TV set or

fluorescent light.

/ Place your TV away from the audio

components.

/ Make sure you connect a ground wire to the

antenna ground terminal.

/ The plugs and jacks are dirty. Wipe them

with a cloth slightly moistened with alcohol.

No sound is heard from the center speaker.

/ STR-DE1015G : Select a sound mode other

than ACOUSTIC or KARAOKE (see page 37).

/ STR-DE815G / D760Z : Select a sound field

using the center speaker: PRO LOGIC,

MOVIE (except NIGHT THEATER and

MONO MOVIE) (see page 38).

/ STR-DE815G / D760Z : Select the appropriate

center mode (see pages 24 and 25).

/ Adjust the speaker volume appropriately

(see page 23 for STR-DE1015G or pages 24

and 25 for STR-DE815G / D760Z).

No sound or only a very low-level sound is heard from

the rear speakers.

/ Select a sound field other than ACOUSTIC.

/ STR-DE815G / D760Z : Select the appropriate

center mode (see pages 24 and 25).

/ Adjust the speaker volume appropriately

(see page 22 for STR-DE1015G or pages 24

and 25 for STR-DE815G / D760Z).

Surround effect cannot be obtained.

/ Turn on the sound field function.

/ Set DIRECT PASS to OFF.

/ Make sure you set the SPEAKERS selector

correctly (see page 10).

Tuner

Radio stations cannot be tuned in.

/ Check that the antenna is connected securely.

Adjust the antenna and connect an external

antenna if necessary.

/ The signal strength of the stations is too weak

(when you tune in with Automatic Tuning).

Use Direct Tuning (see page 29).

/ Make sure you set the tuning interval

correctly (when you tune in AM stations with

Automatic Tuning) (see page 29 or 54 and 64).

/ No stations have been preset or the preset

stations have been cleared (when you tune in

with Preset Tuning). Preset the stations (see

page 30).

/ Display the frequency by pressing DISPLAY

(when you tune with Automatic Tuning).

Others

IR codes of components cannot be registered.

/ When registering the IR code, be sure to

check the following:

• Point the remote at the IR sensor on the

receiver from a distance of less than 2 inches

(5 cm).

• Hold down the button on the remote for

about 2 or 3 seconds until the “RECEIVING”

display switches to “RELEASE YOUR

REMOTE”.

• Keep the remote pointed horizontally at the

IR sensor until the code is registered.

Recording cannot be made.

/ Check that the components are connected

correctly.

/ Select the playback component with the

remote or with the AUDIO FUNCTION or

VIDEO FUNCTION controls on the front

panel.

A component cannot be selected

/ Check the FUNCTION hookup setting of the

component (see page 58 or 59).

Getting Started

Setting Up the Remote for On-Screen Control

Additional Information

Equalizer

Digital signal processor section

(STR-DE1015G ONLY)

Modulation

(A/D conversion)

Demodulation

(D/A conversion)

Sampling

frequency

Surround

The available parameters are different for

each sound field, see page 37 for details.

High Density Linear

Converter

High Density Linear

Converter (Advanced

Pulse D/A converter)

48 kHz

LFE MIX

MUTE, -20 ~ 0 dB, 0.5

dB step

D.RANGE COMP

OFF, 0.1 ~ 0.9, STD,

MAX

REAR level

–20 ~ +10 dB, 0.5 dB

step

CENTER level

–20 ~ +10 dB, 0.5 dB

step

SUB WOOFER level

–20 ~ +10 dB, 0.5 dB

step

WALL

17-step adjustable

SEAT

L/R 17-step adjustable

F/R 17-step adjustable

EFFECT

21-step adjustable

REVERB time

17-step adjustable

Band

BASS/TREBLE

Turnover frequency

BASS: 99 Hz ~ 992 Hz

TREBLE: 1.0 kHz ~ 8.6

kHz

Level

±10 dB, 0.5 dB step

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

(USA model only).

Amplifier section

POWER OUTPUT

Stereo mode

Surround mode

5.1 mode

(STR-DE815G/

D760Z only)

Singaporean models :

4 ohms DIN 1 kHz,

100W + 100W

Other models :

8 ohms 20 Hz - 20

kHz, THD 0.09%,

100 W + 100 W

Singaporean models :

(4 ohms DIN 1 kHz)

Front: 100 W + 100 W

Center*: 100 W

Rear*: 100 W/ch

Other models:

(8 ohms at 1kHz,

THD 0.8%)

Front: 100 W/ch

Center*: 100 W

Rear*: 100 W/ch

* No sound may be

output when using

certain sound sources

and/or sound mode

settings.

Singaporean models:

(4 ohms DIN 1 kHz)

Front: 100 W + 100 W

Center: 100 W

Rear: 100 W/ch

Other models:

(8 ohms 20 Hz - 20

kHz, THD 0.09%)

Front: 100 W/ch

Center: 100 W

Rear: 100 W/ch

Input (ANALOG)

Sensitivity Impedance

S/N

PHONO 2.5 mV 50 75 dB

kilohms

(A, 2.5 mV)

, 200 mV

LD/DVD

TAPE, 50 82 dB

DAT/MD, kilohms

(A, 150mV)

VIDEO, 150 mV

LD/DVD

TV/DBS, CD

5.1 200 mV 50 82 dB

INPUT

kilohms

(A, 150mV)

Input (DIGITAL)

Sensitivity Impedance

S/N

LD/DVD – 75 ohms 100 dB

AC-3 RF

(A, 20 kHz LPF)

LD/DVD, – – 100 dB

CD, DAT/MD

(A, 20 kHz LPF)

OPTICAL

’78 IHF

STR-DE1015G only

STR-DE815G/D760Z only

Outputs

BASS BOOST

TONE

(STR-DE815G/

D760Z only)

REC OUT VIDEO 1, 2

(AUDIO) OUT:

Voltage 150 mV,

Impedance 10 kilohms

WOOFER OUT

Voltage: 2 V

Impedance: 1 kilohms

PHONES: Accepts low

and high impedance

headphones

STR-DE1015G:

+6 dB at 50 Hz

STR-DE815G/D760Z:

+10 dB at 70 Hz

±8 dB at 100 Hz and

10 kHz

Dynamic power

output (USA and

Canadian models

only)

Harmonic

distortion at

rated output

Frequency

response

155 W + 155 W, 8 ohms

220 W + 220 W, 4 ohms

Less than 0.09%

(Direct Pass)

PHONO: RIAA

equalization curve

±0.5 dB

CD, TAPE, DAT/MD,

LD/DVD, TV/DBS,

VIDEO: 10 Hz - 50

kHz dB

(Direct Pass)

+0.5

–2

Additional Information

AM tuner section

Tuning range

Antenna

Usable sensitivity

S/N

Harmonic

distortion

Selectivity

With 10 kHz interval*

(except for Australia and

Singapore) :

530 - 1710 kHz (USA

and Canada)

530 - 1610 kHz (other

countries)

With 9 kHz interval:

531 - 1710 kHz (USA

and Canada)

531 - 1602 kHz (Other

countries)

Loop antenna

50 dB/m (at 1,000 kHz or

999 kHz)

54 dB (at 50 mV/m)

0.5 % (50 mV/m,

400 kHz)

At 9 kHz: 35 dB

At 10 kHz: 40 dB

87.5 - 108.0 MHz

75 ohms, unbalanced

Mono: 18.3 dBf, 4.5 µV

Stereo: 38.3 dBf, 45 µV

11.2 dBf, 2 µV (IHF)

Mono: 76 dB

Stereo: 70 dB

Mono: 0.3 %

Stereo: 0.5 %

45 dB at 1 kHz

30 Hz - 15 kHz dB

60 dB at 400 kHz

FM tuner section

Tuning range

Antenna

terminals

Sensitivity

Usable sensitivity

S/N

Harmonic

distortion at

1 kHz

Separation

Frequency

response

Selectivity

* You can change the AM tuning

interval between 9 kHz and 10 kHz.

After tuning in any AM station, turn

off the receiver. While holding down

the PRESET + button, press the

POWER switch. When you change

the interval, all the preset stations will

be erased. To reset the interval, repeat

the same procedure.

+0.5

–2

General

System

Power

requirements

Power

consumption

AC outlets

Dimensions

Mass (Approx.)

Supplied

accessories

Design and specifications are subject to

change without notice.

Tuner section: PLL

quartz-locked digital

synthesizer system

Preamplifier section:

Low-noise NF type

equalizer

Power amplifier section:

Pure-complimentary

SEPP

Australian models:

240 V AC, 50 Hz

USA, Canadian models:

120 V AC, 60 Hz

Singaporean models:

230 V AC, 50/60 Hz

Other models:

120/240/220 V AC,

50/60 Hz

STR-DE1015G:

USA models: 290 W

Canada models: 480 VA

STR-DE815G/D760Z:

USA models: 280 W

Canada models: 480 VA

Singaporean models:

240 W

Other models: 280 W

Australian and

Singaporean models:

1 switched, total 100 W

Other models:

2 switched, total 120 W

430 x 155 x 350 mm

(17 x 6

x 13

inches)

STR-DE1015G:

11.4 kg (25 lb 3 oz)

STR-DE815G/D760Z:

Singaporean models:

11.5 kg (25 lb 6 oz)

Other models:

10.5 kg (23 lb 3 oz)

See page 5.

Video section

Inputs

Outputs

1 Vp-p 75 ohms

Getting Started

Setting Up the Remote for On-Screen Control

Additional Information

Glossary

Center mode

Setting of speakers to enhance Dolby Pro

Logic Surround mode. To obtain the

best possible surround sound, select one

of the four center modes (WIDE,

NORMAL, PHANTOM or 3 CH LOGIC)

according to your speaker system.

Dolby Pro Logic Surround

Decoding system of Dolby Surround

sound standardized in TV programs and

movies. Compared with the former

Dolby Surround system, Dolby Pro

Logic Surround improves sound image

by using four separate channels: off-

screen audio effects, on-screen dialog,

left-to-right panning, and music. These

channels manipulate the sound to be

heard and enhance the action as it

happens on the screen.

Dolby Surround

Encoding and decoding system of Dolby

Surround sound for consumer use.

Dolby Surround decodes the extra

channels on the Dolby Surround-

encoded sound tracks of movie videos

and TV programs and produces sound

effects and echoes that make the action

seem to envelop you.

The receiver offers Dolby Surround

(PRO LOGIC) as one of the pre-

programmed sound fields. If you have

rear or center speaker(s), we recommend

that you customize the Dolby Surround

sound field by selecting the appropriate

center mode to take advantage of Dolby

Pro Logic Surround sound.

Effect level

Combination of the level of early

reflections and reverberation. You can

adjust the effect level in 6 levels. As you

select higher levels, the room becomes

“live,” and as you select lower levels, the

room becomes “dead.”

Parameter

Variable of sound that composes sound

image, such as tone or delay time. You

can customize the pre-programmed

sound fields by adjusting parameters to

suit your listening situation.

Sound field

Sound pattern produced by a sounding

source or sources in a given

environment due to direct and reflected

sounds and the acoustics of the

environment. The receiver offers pre-

programmed sound fields to let you

enjoy surround sound easily.

Surround sound

Sound that consists of three elements:

direct sound, early reflected sound

(early reflections) and reverberative

sound (reverberation). The acoustics

where you hear the sound affect the

way these three sound elements are

heard. These sound elements are

combined in such a way that you can

actually feel the size and the type of a

concert hall.

• Types of sound

• Transition of sound from rear

speakers

Early reflections

Direct sound

Level

Early reflection time

Reverberation

Direct sound

Early

reflections

Reverberation

Time

Sony Corporation Printed in Malaysia

Index

A, B

AC-3. See Dolby Digital (AC-3)

Adjusting

delay time 39, 57

position of the on-screen

display 47

sound parameter 37, 38, 55

sensitivity of remote 46

speaker volume 23, 24, 58

tone 38, 39, 55, 56

volume 23, 25, 26, 53

Antenna hookups

AM/FM 7

Audio components hookups 8

Automatic play 44

Automatic start 44

Automatic tuning 29, 54

Center mode 24, 25, 59, 65

NORMAL mode 24

PHANTOM mode 24

3 CH LOGIC mode 24

WIDE mode 24

CD changer operation 48

Changing the display settings

Connecting. See Hookups

Customizing sound fields 37, 55

Decoded Dolby Digital AC-3

programs 27, 53

Delay time 39, 57, 58

Digital components

connecting 13

playback from 27, 53

Dimming the display 58, 59

Direct tuning 29

Dolby Digital (AC-3)

speaker setting 9-10

sound modes 33

Dolby Pro Logic Surround

getting the most out of 24

Dolby Surround sound 33, 65

Dubbing. See Recording

Editing. See Recording

Effect level 37, 38, 56, 57

Front panel 51

Grouping CDs 49

Hookups

AC power cord 14

AM/FM antennas 7

audio components 8

digital components 13

IR repeater 7

overview 5

speakers 9

TV/VCRs 11

I, J, K

Indexing

CDs 49

preset stations 43, 59

program sources 43, 59

using the controls on the

front panel 59

Inserting batteries into the

remote 15

IR repeater 7, 46-47

Labeling. See Indexing

Macro operations 45

N, O

Naming. See Indexing

NORMAL mode 24

P, Q

Parameter 37, 38, 65

PHANTOM mode 24

Playing audio components

without TV 60

Preset station 30

Presetting

radio stations 30

Preset tuning 30, 54

Program source

indexing 43, 59

selecting 26, 53

Rear panel 5, 6

Receiving broadcasts. See

Tuning

Recording 31

using the controls on the

front panel 55

Registering IR codes 17, 19, 42

clearing the signal 18, 21,

Remote 15-21, 52

controlling non-Sony

components 17, 19, 42

controlling Sony

components 17, 19

inserting batteries 15

sensitivity 46

usage 15-16

Scanning

CD list 50

preset stations 30, 54

radio stations 29, 54

Searching for a CD 50

Selecting

a component 26

using the front panel 53

display parameter 57-59

Sleep timer 48

Sound field

adjustable parameters 37, 38

customizing 37-41, 55-57

pre-programmed 33-35

Speakers

connection 9

impedance 10

placement 9-10

selecting the speaker

system 10

Storing radio stations. See

Presetting

Surround sound 65

Test tone 23, 24

3 CH LOGIC mode 24

Troubleshooting 61

Tuning

by scanning indexed

stations 30

directly 29

using preset stations 30, 54

using the controls on the

front panel 54

TV/VCR hookups 11

U, V

Unpacking 6

W, X, Y, Z

Watching

TV 28

video programs 28

WIDE mode 24

Additional Information

Sony STR-D760Z Fm Stereo / Fmam Receiver

Product's Documents

User Manual

Specifications

Sony STR-D760Z Questions and Answers

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