Sony STR-DE815G manual

© 1997 by Sony Corporation 3-860-819- 12 (1) Operating Instructions STR-DE1015G STR-DE815G STR-D760Z FM Ster eo FM-AM Receiver[...]

2 W ARNING 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 in[...]

3 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 [...]

4 Welcome! 3 1 º‚  ¢ ¢ ¢ ¢ ≠± · ∏π  FUNCTION USER SUB INPUT SETUP SOUND () 0p P = + 2  µ Mm Video signal 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-[...]

5 Hooking Up the System DIGITAL IR OUT S-LINK TV/DBS VIDEO2 MONITOR WOOFER SURROUND SPEAKERS WIRELESS REAR SPEAKER AC OUTLET IMPEDANCE USE 8-16 Ω FRONT SPEAKERS VIDEO 1 ANTENNA PHONO CD TAPE DAT / MD IMPEDANCE SELECTOR LD/ DVD Speaker System Hookups (9) * DBS receivers can be used with USA, Canadian and Australian models only. Hookup Overview The[...]

6 Hooking Up the System 5-1 INPUT IR OUT S-LINK TV/DBS VIDEO2 MONITOR SURROUND SPEAKERS WIRELESS REAR SPEAKER AC OUTLET IMPEDANCE USE 8-16 Ω FRONT SPEAKERS VIDEO 1 ANTENNA PHONO CD TAPE DAT / 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 lo[...]

7 Getting Started Hooking 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 pr[...]

8 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 [...]

9 Getting Started Hooking 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 appropr[...]

10 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 spea[...]

11 Getting Started Hooking 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[...]

12 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 [...]

13 Getting Started Hooking 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 con[...]

Hooking Up the System 14 A C 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 outle[...]

15 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 batter[...]

16 Setting Up the Remote for On-Screen Control FUNCTION USER SUB INPUT SOUND () 0p P = + PUSH ENTER Mm  µ º‚  ¢ ¢ ¢ ¢ ≠± · ∏π  ¢ ¢ ¢ ¢ Mm  µ 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 contr[...]

17 Getting Started Setting 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 r[...]

18 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). Register the IR code of this button when the VID[...]

19 Getting Started Setting 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,[...]

20 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 [...]

21 Getting Started Setting 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 t[...]

22 Dolby Surround Setup Dolby Digital (A C-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 acco[...]

23 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 [...]

24 Dolby Surround Setup Dolby Pr o 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[...]

25 Dolby Pro Logic Surround Setup Dolby 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 Ce[...]

26 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 damagi[...]

27 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[...]

28 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 [...]

29 Getting Started Playback/Recording T uning and Pr esetting 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, [...]

30 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 re[...]

31 Getting Started Playback/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 Clic[...]

32 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 [...]

33 Sound Adjustment Sound fields for STR-DE1015G Genre Mode Surround effect DOLBY* 1 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[...]

34 Sound Adjustment * 1 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). * 2 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 (SUR[...]

35 Getting Started Sound Adjustment Sound fields for STR-DE815G and STR-D760Z Genre Mode Surround effect PRO LOGIC* 1 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[...]

36 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[...]

37 Getting Started Sound 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 : Equa[...]

38 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 un[...]

39 Getting Started Sound 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. [...]

40 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 ad[...]

41 Getting Started Sound 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[...]

42 Additional Operations and Settings Registering Desir ed 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/[...]

43 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 yo[...]

44 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. • [...]

45 Additional Operations and Settings Starting Sever al Components in Sequence Automatically (Macr o 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[...]

46 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 [...]

47 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 t[...]

48 Additional Operations and Settings Using the Sleep T imer 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”[...]

49 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[...]

50 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 GRO[...]

51 Front Panel Operations (Remote Short-cuts: USA and Canada only) Fr ont P anel 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 PA[...]

52 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 parenthes[...]

53 Getting Started Front 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* 1 Video ta[...]

54 Front Panel Operations (Remote Short-cuts: USA and Canada only) n A1 ˜ A2 ˜ ...A9 ˜ A0 ˜ B1 ˜ B2 ˜ ...B9 ˜ B0 N n C0 ˜ C9...C2 ˜ C1 N 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 co[...]

55 Getting Started Front 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 reco[...]

56 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 de[...]

57 Getting Started Front 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)[...]

58 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 bet[...]

59 Getting Started Front 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.[...]

Front Panel Operations (Remote Short-cuts: USA and Canada only) 60 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 but[...]

61 Additional Information T r oubleshooting 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 o[...]

62 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 wir[...]

63 Getting Started Setting Up the Remote for On-Screen Control 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[...]

64 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/[...]

65 Getting Started Setting Up the Remote for On-Screen Control 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 s[...]

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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 4[...]