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    model name1[STR-DK5] [2-656-285- 14 (1)] lename[F:Sony SEM H ARevison3_DK5JC06xxx_2656285141STR DK5_GB2656285141GB01CO V_STR-DK5- S P .fm] master page:Right ©2006 Sony Corporation 2-656-285- 14 (1) FM Ster eo FM/AM Receiver Operating Instructions STR-DK5 GB01COV_STR-DK5-SP.book Page 1 Mo nday, February 20, 2006 6:3 4 PM[...]

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    master page:Left lename[F:Sony SEM H ARevison3_DK5JC06xxx_2656285141STR DK5_GB2656285141GB02REG_STR-DK5- S P .fm] model name1[STR-DK5] [2-656-285- 14 (1)] 2 GB To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not ex pose this apparatus to rain or mo isture. To prevent fi re, do not cover the ven tilation of the apparatus w ith newspapers, tabl[...]

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    master page:Right lename[F:Sony SEM H ARevison3_DK5JC06xxx_2656285141STR DK5_GB2656285141GB01CO V_STR-DK5- S PT OC.fm] model name1[STR-DK5] [2-656-285- 14 (1)] 3 GB Getting Started 1: Check how to hookup your components .... ........... ........... ......... .... 4 1a: Connecting components with digital audio output jacks ........... 6 1b: Con[...]

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    master page:Left lename[F:Sony SEM H ARevison3_DK5JC06xxx_2656285141STR DK5_GB2656285141GB03CON_STR-DK5- S P .fm] model name1[STR-DK5] [2-656-285- 14 (1)] 4 GB Steps 1a through 1b beginning on page 6 describe how to hook u p your components to this receiver. Before you begin, refer to “Connectable components” below for the pages which desc[...]

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    Getting Started master page:Right lename[F:Sony SEM H ARevison3_DK5JC06xxx_2656285141STR DK5_GB2656285141GB03CON_STR-DK5- S P .fm] model name1[STR-DK5] [2-656-285- 14 (1)] 5 GB Required cords The hookup diagrams on the subsequent pages assume the use of the following optional connection cords ( A to C ) (not supplied). A Audio cord White (L) R[...]

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    master page:Left lename[F:Sony SEM H ARevison3_DK5JC06xxx_2656285141STR DK5_GB2656285141GB03CON_STR-DK5- S P .fm] model name1[STR-DK5] [2-656-285- 14 (1)] 6 GB . Hooking up a DVD player For details on the required cords ( A – C ), see page 5. 1a: Connecting components with digital audio output jacks SA-CD/CD AUDIO IN AUDIO IN VIDEO 2 AUDIO I[...]

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    Getting Started master page:Right lename[F:Sony SEM H ARevison3_DK5JC06xxx_2656285141STR DK5_GB2656285141GB03CON_STR-DK5- S P .fm] model name1[STR-DK5] [2-656-285- 14 (1)] 7 GB Hooking up a Super Audio CD/CD player For details on the required cords ( A – C ), see page 5. Tip All the digi tal audio jacks are compatible with 32 kH z, 44.1 kHz,[...]

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    master page:Left lename[F:Sony SEM H ARevison3_DK5JC06xxx_2656285141STR DK5_GB2656285141GB03CON_STR-DK5- S P .fm] model name1[STR-DK5] [2-656-285- 14 (1)] 8 GB For details on the required cords ( A – C ), see page 5. 1b: Connecting components with only analog audio jacks SA-CD/CD AUDIO IN AUDIO IN VIDEO 2 AUDIO IN VIDEO 1 AUDIO IN DIGIT AL O[...]

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    Getting Started master page:Right lename[F:Sony SEM H ARevison3_DK5JC06xxx_2656285141STR DK5_GB2656285141GB03CON_STR-DK5- S P .fm] model name1[STR-DK5] [2-656-285- 14 (1)] 9 GB Connect the supplied AM loop antenna and FM wire antenna. * The shape of the conn ector vari es dependin g on the are a code. Notes • To prevent noise pickup, keep th[...]

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    master page:Left lename[F:Sony SEM H ARevison3_DK5JC06xxx_2656285141STR DK5_GB2656285141GB03CON_STR-DK5- S P .fm] model name1[STR-DK5] [2-656-285- 14 (1)] 10 GB Connect your speakers to the receiv er. This receiver allows you to use a 5.1 channel speaker system. To fully enjoy theater-like multi channel surround sound requires five speakers (t[...]

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    Getting Started master page:Right lename[F:Sony SEM H ARevison3_DK5JC06xxx_2656285141STR DK5_GB2656285141GB03CON_STR-DK5- S P .fm] model name1[STR-DK5] [2-656-285- 14 (1)] 11 GB Required cords A Speaker cords (not supplied) (+) (–) B Monaural audio cord (not su pplied) Black AUDIO OUT SUB WOOFER R L R CENTER L L R FRONT SURROUND R L AUDIO IN[...]

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    master page:Left lename[F:Sony SEM H ARevison3_DK5JC06xxx_2656285141STR DK5_GB2656285141GB03CON_STR-DK5- S P .fm] model name1[STR-DK5] [2-656-285- 14 (1)] 12 GB Connecting the AC power cord Connect the AC power cord to a wall outlet. Note Install t his system so that the powe r cord can b e unplugged from the wal l socket imme diately in t h[...]

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    Getting Started master page:Right lename[F:Sony SEM H ARevison3_DK5JC06xxx_2656285141STR DK5_GB2656285141GB03CON_STR-DK5- S P .fm] model name1[STR-DK5] [2-656-285- 14 (1)] 13 GB You can use the SETUP menu to set the size, distance and location of the speakers connected to this receiver. Use the remote for the operation. 1 Press ?/1 to turn on [...]

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    master page:Left lename[F:Sony SEM H ARevison3_DK5JC06xxx_2656285141STR DK5_GB2656285141GB03CON_STR-DK5- S P .fm] model name1[STR-DK5] [2-656-285- 14 (1)] 14 GB x XXXXX (Center speaker size) •L A R G E If you connect a la rge speaker that will effectively reproduce bass frequencies, select “LARGE”. Normally, select “LARGE”. However, [...]

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    Getting Started master page:Right lename[F:Sony SEM H ARevison3_DK5JC06xxx_2656285141STR DK5_GB2656285141GB03CON_STR-DK5- S P .fm] model name1[STR-DK5] [2-656-285- 14 (1)] 15 GB x DIST. X.X m (Center speaker distance) Initial setting: 3 .0 m Lets you set th e distance from your listening position to the ce nter speake r. Center sp eaker dist a[...]

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    master page:Left lename[F:Sony SEM H ARevison3_DK5JC06xxx_2656285141STR DK5_GB2656285141GB03CON_STR-DK5- S P .fm] model name1[STR-DK5] [2-656-285- 14 (1)] 16 GB Tip Surround sp eaker position is desi gned specifically for implement ation of the Cinema Studio EX modes. For other sound fields , speaker po sition is not so critical. Th ose sound [...]

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    Amplifier Operation master page:Right lename[F:Sony SEM H ARevison3_DK5JC06xxx_2656285141STR DK5_GB2656285141GB04BSC_STR-DK5- S P .fm] 17 GB model name1[STR-DK5] [2-656-285- 14 (1)] 1 Turn INPUT SELECTOR to select the input. The selected input appears in the display. 2 Turn on the component and start playback. Note If you sel ect any vide o co[...]

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    master page:Left lename[F:Sony SEM H ARevison3_DK5JC06xxx_2656285141STR DK5_GB2656285141GB04BSC_STR-DK5- S P .fm] 18 GB model name1[STR-DK5] [2-656-285- 14 (1)] Direct tuning You can enter the frequenc y of the station you want d irectly. Use the remote for the operation. 1 Press TUNER repeatedly to select the FM or AM band. The last received [...]

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    Amplifier Operation master page:Right lename[F:Sony SEM H ARevison3_DK5JC06xxx_2656285141STR DK5_GB2656285141GB04BSC_STR-DK5- S P .fm] 19 GB model name1[STR-DK5] [2-656-285- 14 (1)] Tuning to preset statio ns Use the remote for the operation. 1 Press TUNER repeatedly to select the FM or AM band. The last received station is tuned in. Tip You c[...]

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    master page:Left lename[F:Sony SEM H ARevison3_DK5JC06xxx_2656285141STR DK5_GB2656285141GB04BSC_STR-DK5- S P .fm] 20 GB model name1[STR-DK5] [2-656-285- 14 (1)] A SW: Lights up when sub woofer selection is set to “YES” (page 1 3) an d the audio sign al is output from the SUB WOOFER jack. B LFE: Lights up when the disc being played back con[...]

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    Enjoying Surround Sound master page:Right lename[F:Sony SEM H ARevison3_DK5JC06xxx_2656285141STR DK5_GB2656285141GB05SND_STR-DK5- S P .fm] 21 GB model name1[STR-DK5] [2-656-285- 14 (1)] In this mode, the receiver outputs th e sound from the front left/right speak ers only. There is no sound from the sub woofer. Listening to 2 channel stereo so[...]

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    master page:Left lename[F:Sony SEM H ARevison3_DK5JC06xxx_2656285141STR DK5_GB2656285141GB05SND_STR-DK5- S P .fm] 22 GB model name1[STR-DK5] [2-656-285- 14 (1)] Enjoying stereo sound in multi channel (2 channel decoding mode) This mode lets you specify the type of deco ding for 2 channel audio sources. This re ceiver can reproduce 2 channel so[...]

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    Enjoying Surround Sound master page:Right lename[F:Sony SEM H ARevison3_DK5JC06xxx_2656285141STR DK5_GB2656285141GB05SND_STR-DK5- S P .fm] 23 GB model name1[STR-DK5] [2-656-285- 14 (1)] x C.ST.EX C (CINEMA STUDIO EX C) DCS Reproduces the sound characteri stics of the Sony Pictures Entertainm ent scoring stage. This mode is ideal for wa tching [...]

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    master page:Left lename[F:Sony SEM H ARevison3_DK5JC06xxx_2656285141STR DK5_GB2656285141GB06ENJ_STR-DK5- S P .fm] 24 GB model name1[STR-DK5] [2-656-285- 14 (1)] You can enjoy karaoke by singing along with the selected input. Before operatio n, make sure you have set the receiver to karaoke function. Note The karaok e function cannot be us ed w[...]

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    Enjo ying Karaoke master page:Right lename[F:Sony SEM H ARevison3_DK5JC06xxx_2656285141STR DK5_GB2656285141GB06ENJ_STR-DK5- S P .fm] 25 GB model name1[STR-DK5] [2-656-285- 14 (1)] Notes • This para meter is valid only when the karaoke function is act ivated. • If the mus ic is very loud during karaoke function an d you have redu ced the vo[...]

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    master page:Left lename[F:Sony SEM H ARevison3_DK5JC06xxx_2656285141STR DK5_GB2656285141GB06ENJ_STR-DK5- S P .fm] 26 GB model name1[STR-DK5] [2-656-285- 14 (1)] x XXXXXXXX (Vocal select) Lets you s elect the voc al type you want when sing ing karaoke. • VOCAL ST. (Vocal stereo) You can hear the origi nal stereo so und. • VOCAL L (Voca l le[...]

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    Adv anced Adjust ments and Settings master page:Right lename[F:Sony SEM H ARevison3_DK5JC06xxx_2656285141STR DK5_GB2656285141GB07AD V_STR-DK5- S P .fm] 27 GB model name1[STR-DK5] [2-656-285- 14 (1)] You can switch the au dio input mode for components which have digital audio input jacks. 1 Turn INPUT SELECTOR to select the input. 2 Press INPUT[...]

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    master page:Left lename[F:Sony SEM H ARevison3_DK5JC06xxx_2656285141STR DK5_GB2656285141GB07AD V_STR-DK5- S P .fm] 28 GB model name1[STR-DK5] [2-656-285- 14 (1)] LEVEL menu parameters The initial setting is underlined. x BAL. L/R XX (Front speaker balance) Initial setting: BALANCE ( 0) Lets you ad just the ba lance betwe en front lef t and rig[...]

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    Adv anced Adjust ments and Settings master page:Right lename[F:Sony SEM H ARevison3_DK5JC06xxx_2656285141STR DK5_GB2656285141GB07AD V_STR-DK5- S P .fm] 29 GB model name1[STR-DK5] [2-656-285- 14 (1)] Using the CUSTOMIZE menu to adjust the receiver You can adjust various receiver settings using the CUSTOMIZE menu. Use the remote for the operatio[...]

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    master page:Left lename[F:Sony SEM H ARevison3_DK5JC06xxx_2656285141S TRDK5_GB2656285141GB080TH_STR-DK5- S P .fm] 30 GB model name1[STR-DK5] [2-656-285- 14 (1)] You can enter a name of up to 8 characters for preset stations and inputs selected with the input buttons, and display it in the receiver’s display . Use the remote for the operation[...]

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    Other Operations master page:Right lename[F:Sony SEM H ARevison3_DK5JC06xxx_2656285141S TRDK5_GB2656285141GB080TH_STR-DK5- S P .fm] 31 GB model name1[STR-DK5] [2-656-285- 14 (1)] You can create a party environment using th e D-LIGHT SYNC OUT jack on this receiver. Connect the lighting devic es (not supplied) to the D-LIGHT SYNC OUT jack us ing[...]

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    master page:Left lename[F:Sony SEM H ARevison3_DK5JC06xxx_2656285141S TRDK5_GB2656285141GB080TH_STR-DK5- S P .fm] 32 GB model name1[STR-DK5] [2-656-285- 14 (1)] If you have a karaoke component with karaoke scoring system (for example, DVD- KARAOKE), you can view your ka raoke score on your TV screen using the MIC OUT jack o n this receiver. Co[...]

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    master page:Right lename[F:Sony SEM H ARevison3_DK5JC06xxx_2656285141STR DK5_GB2656285141GB09REM_STR-DK5- S P .fm] 33 GB model name1[STR-DK5] [2-656-285- 14 (1)] Operations Using the Remote RM-AA U 002 You can use the remote RM-AAU002 to operate the components in your system. Inserting batteries into the remote Insert R6 (size-AA) batteries w [...]

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    master page:Left lename[F:Sony SEM H ARevison3_DK5JC06xxx_2656285141STR DK5_GB2656285141GB09REM_STR-DK5- S P .fm] 34 GB model name1[STR-DK5] [2-656-285- 14 (1)] The tables below show the settings of each button. Remote Butto n Operations Function A.F.D. ef Rec eiver Selects the decoding mode for aud io sound. ANGLE qs DVD pl ayer Selects view [...]

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    master page:Right lename[F:Sony SEM H ARevison3_DK5JC06xxx_2656285141STR DK5_GB2656285141GB09REM_STR-DK5- S P .fm] 35 GB model name1[STR-DK5] [2-656-285- 14 (1)] Operations Using the Remote RM-AA U 002 Remote Butto n Operations Function SLEEP el Receiver Activates the sleep function an d the duration wh ich the receiver turn s off automatica l[...]

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    master page:Left lename[F:Sony SEM H ARevison3_DK5JC06xxx_2656285141STR DK5_GB2656285141GB09REM_STR-DK5- S P .fm] 36 GB model name1[STR-DK5] [2-656-285- 14 (1)] Tips • To activate the buttons with oran ge printing, pres s TV and the butt on you want simult aneously. • Before you use the V / v / B / b button fo r receiver operation, pr ess [...]

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    Additional Information master page:Right lename[F:Sony SEM H ARevison3_DK5JC06xxx_2656285141STR DK5_GB2656285141GB10ADD_STR-DK5- S P .fm] 37 GB model name1[STR-DK5] [2-656-285- 14 (1)] On safety Should any solid object or liquid fall into t he cabinet, unplug the receiver and have it c hecked by qualified personnel be fore operating it any fur[...]

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    master page:Left lename[F:Sony SEM H ARevison3_DK5JC06xxx_2656285141STR DK5_GB2656285141GB10ADD_STR-DK5- S P .fm] 38 GB model name1[STR-DK5] [2-656-285- 14 (1)] If you experience any of the following difficulties while using the receiver, use this troubleshooting guide to help you remedy the problem. There is no sound or only a very low-level [...]

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    Additional Information master page:Right lename[F:Sony SEM H ARevison3_DK5JC06xxx_2656285141STR DK5_GB2656285141GB10ADD_STR-DK5- S P .fm] 39 GB model name1[STR-DK5] [2-656-285- 14 (1)] The FM reception is poor. • Use a 75-oh m coaxial cable (not supplied) to connect the receiver to an outdoo r FM antenn a as shown below. If you conne ct the [...]

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    master page:Left lename[F:Sony SEM H ARevison3_DK5JC06xxx_2656285141STR DK5_GB2656285141GB10ADD_STR-DK5- S P .fm] 40 GB model name1[STR-DK5] [2-656-285- 14 (1)] If you are unable to remedy the problem using the troubleshooting guide Clearing the receiver’s memory may remedy the problem. You can clear the receiver’s memory by performing the[...]

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    Additional Information master page:Right lename[F:Sony SEM H ARevison3_DK5JC06xxx_2656285141STR DK5_GB2656285141GB10ADD_STR-DK5- S P .fm] 41 GB model name1[STR-DK5] [2-656-285- 14 (1)] FM tuner section Tuning ran ge 87.5 – 108. 0 MHz Antenna FM wire ante nna Antenna terminals 75 ohms, unbalanc ed Intermediat e frequenc y 10.7 MHz AM tuner se[...]

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    42 GB master page:Right lename[F:Sony SEM H ARevison3_DK5JC06xxx_2656285141STR DK5_GB2656285141GB10ADD_STR-DK5- S P .fm] model name1[STR-DK5] [2-656-285- 14 (1)] Receiver A.F.D. qg (21, 22, 23) D.B.F.B. (button/indi cator) 8 (28) DISPLA Y 5 (19, 39) Display 6 (20) ECHO wh (24) INPUT MODE q; (27) INPUT SELECTOR qa (17, 18, 19, 24, 27 ) IR (rece[...]

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    master page:Right lename[F:Sony SEM H ARevison3_DK5JC06xxx_2656285141STR DK5_GB2656285141GB11CO V_STR-DK5- S PIX.fm] model name1[STR-DK5] [2-656-285- 14 (1)] Additional Information 43 GB A Adjusting CUSTOMIZE parameters 29 KARAOKE parameters 25 LEVEL parameters 27 SETUP parameters 13 speaker levels and balance 16 Automatic tuning 17 C Changing[...]

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    master page:Left lename[F:Sony SEM H ARevison3_DK5JC06xxx_2656285141STR DK5_GB2656285141GB12BKC_STR-DK5- S P .fm] Sony Corporation Printed in Malaysia model n ame1[STR-D K5] [2-656-285- 14 (1)] GB01COV_STR-DK5-SP.book Page 44 Monday, February 20, 2006 6:34 PM[...]