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    model name1[STR-DE497] [4-252-084- 13 (1)] lename[D:DataSEM_LlilyRevision_DE49742520841314252084131GB01CO V_STR-DE497- C EL.fm] master page:Right ©2004 Sony Corporation 4-252-084- 13 (1) FM Ster eo FM/AM Receiver Operating Instructions STR-DE497 GB01COV_STR-DE497-CEL.book Page 1 Friday, July 16, 2004 2 :34 PM[...]

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    master page:Left lename[D:DataSEM_LlilyRevision_DE49742520841314252084131GB02REG_STR- D E497-CEL.fm] model name1[STR-DE497] [4-252-084- 13 (1)] 2 GB To preve nt fire or s hock hazard, do not expose th e unit to ra in or mois ture. To prevent fi re, do not cover the ventilati on of the apparatus w ith newspa pers, table-cloths, curtains, etc. A[...]

  • Page 3

    master page:Right lename[D:DataSEM_LlilyRevision_DE49742520841314252084131GB02REG_STR- D E497-CEL.fm] model name1[STR-DE497] [4-252-084- 13 (1)] 3 GB About This Manual • The instructio ns in this manua l are for model STR-DE497. Che ck your mode l number by l ooking at the lowe r right corn er of the f ront panel. • The instru ctions in th[...]

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    master page:Left lename[D:DataSEM_LlilyRevision_DE49742520841314252084131GB01CO V_STR-DE497- C EL T OC.fm] model name1[STR-DE497] [4-252-084- 13 (1)] 4 GB Getting Started 1: Check how to hookup your components .......... ........... ......... ......... 5 1a: Connecting components with digital audio output jacks ........... 7 1b: Connecting com[...]

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    Getting Started master page:Right lename[D:DataSEM_LlilyRevision_DE49742520841314252084131GB03CON_STR- D E497-CEL.fm] model name1[STR-DE497] [4-252-084- 13 (1)] 5 GB Steps 1a through 1c beginning on page 7 describe how to hook up your co m ponents to this receiver. Before you begin, refer to “Connectable components” below for the pages whi[...]

  • Page 6

    master page:Left lename[D:DataSEM_LlilyRevision_DE49742520841314252084131GB03CON_STR- D E497-CEL.fm] model name1[STR-DE497] [4-252-084- 13 (1)] 6 GB Required cords The hookup diagrams on the subsequent pages assume th e use of the follow ing optional connection cords ( A to F ) (not supplied). A Audio cord White (L) Red (R ) B Audio/video co r[...]

  • Page 7

    Getting Started master page:Right lename[D:DataSEM_LlilyRevision_DE49742520841314252084131GB03CON_STR- D E497-CEL.fm] model name1[STR-DE497] [4-252-084- 13 (1)] 7 GB . Hooking up a DVD player or satellite tuner For details on the required cords ( A – F ), see page 6. 1 Connect the audio jacks. Note You can listen to the sound of you r TV by [...]

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    master page:Left lename[D:DataSEM_LlilyRevision_DE49742520841314252084131GB03CON_STR- D E497-CEL.fm] model name1[STR-DE497] [4-252-084- 13 (1)] 8 GB 2 Connect the video jacks. ANTENNA DIGIT AL OPTICAL VIDEO 2 IN SA-CD/ CD IN DVD IN COAXIAL L R L R L R MD/T APE SA-CD/CD MUL TI CH IN FRONT SURROUND SUB WOOFER CENTER IN OUT IN L R L R MONITOR SUB[...]

  • Page 9

    Getting Started master page:Right lename[D:DataSEM_LlilyRevision_DE49742520841314252084131GB03CON_STR- D E497-CEL.fm] model name1[STR-DE497] [4-252-084- 13 (1)] 9 GB Hooking up a Super Audio CD/CD player For details on the required cords ( A – F ), see page 6. Tip All the digi tal audio ja cks are comp atible wit h 32 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz a[...]

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    master page:Left lename[D:DataSEM_LlilyRevision_DE49742520841314252084131GB03CON_STR- D E497-CEL.fm] model name1[STR-DE497] [4-252-084- 13 (1)] 10 GB 1 Connect the audio jacks. If your DVD or Super Audio CD pla y er is equipped with multi channe l output jacks, you can connect it to this receiver’s MULTI CH IN jacks to enj oy the multi chann[...]

  • Page 11

    Getting Started master page:Right lename[D:DataSEM_LlilyRevision_DE49742520841314252084131GB03CON_STR- D E497-CEL.fm] model name1[STR-DE497] [4-252-084- 13 (1)] 11 GB 2 Connect the video jacks. ANTENNA DIGIT AL OPTICAL VIDEO 2 IN SA-CD/ CD IN DVD IN COAXIAL L RR L L R MD/T APE SA-CD/CD FRONT SURROUND SUB WOOFER CENTER IN OUT IN L R L R MONITOR[...]

  • Page 12

    master page:Left lename[D:DataSEM_LlilyRevision_DE49742520841314252084131GB03CON_STR- D E497-CEL.fm] model name1[STR-DE497] [4-252-084- 13 (1)] 12 GB Hooking up audio components For details on the required cords ( A – F ), see pa ge 6. 1c: Connecting components with only analog audio jacks ANTENNA DIGIT AL OPTICAL VIDEO 2 IN SA-CD/ CD IN DVD[...]

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    Getting Started master page:Right lename[D:DataSEM_LlilyRevision_DE49742520841314252084131GB03CON_STR- D E497-CEL.fm] model name1[STR-DE497] [4-252-084- 13 (1)] 13 GB Hooking up video components If you connect your TV to the MONITOR VIDEO OUT jack, you can wa tch the video from the selected input (page 21). For details on the required cords ( [...]

  • Page 14

    master page:Left lename[D:DataSEM_LlilyRevision_DE49742520841314252084131GB03CON_STR- D E497-CEL.fm] model name1[STR-DE497] [4-252-084- 13 (1)] 14 GB Connect the supplied AM loop antenna and FM wire antenna. * The shape of the connec tor varies depending o n the area c ode. Notes • To prev ent noise pi ckup, keep the AM loop ant enna away fr[...]

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    Getting Started master page:Right lename[D:DataSEM_LlilyRevision_DE49742520841314252084131GB03CON_STR- D E497-CEL.fm] model name1[STR-DE497] [4-252-084- 13 (1)] 15 GB Connect your speakers to the receiver. This receiver allows you to use a 5.1 channel speaker system. To fully enjoy theater-like multi channel surround sound requires five speake[...]

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    master page:Left lename[D:DataSEM_LlilyRevision_DE49742520841314252084131GB03CON_STR- D E497-CEL.fm] model name1[STR-DE497] [4-252-084- 13 (1)] 16 GB Required cords A Speaker cords (not supplied) (+) B Monaural audio cord (not su pplied) Black (–) * If you have an addi tional front speaker sys tem, connect t hem to the S PEAKERS FRONT B t er[...]

  • Page 17

    Getting Started master page:Right lename[D:DataSEM_LlilyRevision_DE49742520841314252084131GB03CON_STR- D E497-CEL.fm] model name1[STR-DE497] [4-252-084- 13 (1)] 17 GB Setting the voltage selector If your receiver has a voltage selector on the rear panel, check that th e voltage selector is set to the local power supply voltage. If not, use a s[...]

  • Page 18

    master page:Left lename[D:DataSEM_LlilyRevision_DE49742520841314252084131GB03CON_STR- D E497-CEL.fm] model name1[STR-DE497] [4-252-084- 13 (1)] 18 GB You can use the SET UP menu to set the size, distance and location of the speakers connected to this receiver. 1 Press ?/1 to turn on the receiver. 2 Press MAIN MENU repeatedly to select “ SET [...]

  • Page 19

    Getting Started master page:Right lename[D:DataSEM_LlilyRevision_DE49742520841314252084131GB03CON_STR- D E497-CEL.fm] model name1[STR-DE497] [4-252-084- 13 (1)] 19 GB •N O If you did not connect a center speaker, select “NO”. The sound of the center channel will be output from the front speakers. b) x XXXXX (SURROUND) (Surround speaker s[...]

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    master page:Left lename[D:DataSEM_LlilyRevision_DE49742520841314252084131GB03CON_STR- D E497-CEL.fm] model name1[STR-DE497] [4-252-084- 13 (1)] 20 GB Tip The rece iver lets you to inpu t the spe aker posit ion in terms of distanc e. However, it is not possible to set t he center speak er further than the fron t speakers. Also, the center spe a[...]

  • Page 21

    Amplifier Operation master page:Right lename[D:DataSEM_LlilyRevision_DE49742520841314252084131GB04BSC_STR-DE497- C EL.fm] model name1[STR-DE497] [4-252-084- 13 (1)] 21 GB 1 Press input buttons to select the input. The selected input appears in the display. 2 Turn on the component and start playback. Note If you select the VCR or DVD player, se[...]

  • Page 22

    master page:Left lename[D:DataSEM_LlilyRevision_DE49742520841314252084131GB04BSC_STR-DE497- C EL.fm] model name1[STR-DE497] [4-252-084- 13 (1)] 22 GB You can listen to FM and AM broadcasts through the built-in tuner. Before operation, make sure you have connected the FM and AM antennas to the receiver (see pa ge 14). Tip The tunin g scale diff[...]

  • Page 23

    Amplifier Operation master page:Right lename[D:DataSEM_LlilyRevision_DE49742520841314252084131GB04BSC_STR-DE497- C EL.fm] model name1[STR-DE497] [4-252-084- 13 (1)] 23 GB (Models of area code CEL, CEK only) This function lets you store up to 30 FM and FM RDS stations in alphab etical order without redundancy. Additionally, it only stores the s[...]

  • Page 24

    master page:Left lename[D:DataSEM_LlilyRevision_DE49742520841314252084131GB04BSC_STR-DE497- C EL.fm] model name1[STR-DE497] [4-252-084- 13 (1)] 24 GB Tuning to preset statio ns 1 Press TUNER FM/AM repeatedly to select the FM or AM band. The last received station is tuned in. 2 Press PRESET TUNING + or PRESET TUNING – repeatedly to select the[...]

  • Page 25

    Amplifier Operation master page:Right lename[D:DataSEM_LlilyRevision_DE49742520841314252084131GB04BSC_STR-DE497- C EL.fm] model name1[STR-DE497] [4-252-084- 13 (1)] 25 GB Displaying RDS information While receiving an RDS station, press DISPLAY repeatedly. Each time you press the button, RDS information on the display chan ges cyclically as fol[...]

  • Page 26

    master page:Left lename[D:DataSEM_LlilyRevision_DE49742520841314252084131GB04BSC_STR-DE497- C EL.fm] model name1[STR-DE497] [4-252-084- 13 (1)] 26 GB Changing the information in the display You can check the sound field etc. b y changing the information in the display. Press DISPLAY repeatedly. Each time you press DISPLAY, the display will cha[...]

  • Page 27

    Amplifier Operation master page:Right lename[D:DataSEM_LlilyRevision_DE49742520841314252084131GB04BSC_STR-DE497- C EL.fm] model name1[STR-DE497] [4-252-084- 13 (1)] 27 GB A SW: Lights up when sub woofer selection is set to “YES” (page 18) and audio signal is output from the SUB WOOFER ja ck. B LFE: Lights up when the disc being played back[...]

  • Page 28

    master page:Left lename[D:DataSEM_LlilyRevisi on_DE49742520841314252084131GB05SND_STR-DE497- C EL.fm] model name1[STR-DE497] [4-252-084- 13 (1)] 28 GB 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 sources (2CH STEREO) Standard 2 chann[...]

  • Page 29

    Enjoyi ng Surround Sound master page:Right lename[D:DataSEM_LlilyRevisi on_DE49742520841314252084131GB05SND_STR-DE497- C EL.fm] model name1[STR-DE497] [4-252-084- 13 (1)] 29 GB 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 reprod[...]

  • Page 30

    master page:Left lename[D:DataSEM_LlilyRevisi on_DE49742520841314252084131GB05SND_STR-DE497- C EL.fm] model name1[STR-DE497] [4-252-084- 13 (1)] 30 GB x C.ST.EX C (CINEMA STUDIO EX C) DC S Reproduces the sound characteri stics of the Sony Pictures Entertain ment scorin g stage. Thi s mode is ideal for wa tching music als or film s where orches[...]

  • Page 31

    Adv anced Adjustments and Settings master page:Right lename[D:DataSEM_LlilyRevision_D E49742520841314252084131GB06AD V_STR-DE497- C EL.fm] model name1[STR-DE497] [4-252-084- 13 (1)] 31 GB You can switch the au dio input mode for components which have digital audio input jacks. 1 Press input buttons to select the input. 2 Press INPUT MODE repea[...]

  • Page 32

    master page:Left lename[D:DataSEM_LlilyRevision_D E49742520841314252084131GB06AD V_STR-DE497- C EL.fm] model name1[STR-DE497] [4-252-084- 13 (1)] 32 GB x CTR XXX dB (Center speaker level) x SUR.L. XXX dB (Surround speaker (left) level) x SUR.R. XXX dB (Surround speaker (right) level) x S.W. XXX dB (Sub woofer level) Initial setting: 0 dB You c[...]

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    Adv anced Adjustments and Settings master page:Right lename[D:DataSEM_LlilyRevision_D E49742520841314252084131GB06AD V_STR-DE497- C EL.fm] model name1[STR-DE497] [4-252-084- 13 (1)] 33 GB You can adjust the tonal qua lity (bass, treble level) of the front speakers using the TONE menu. 1 Start playing a source encoded with multi channel surroun[...]

  • Page 34

    master page:Left lename[D:DataSEM_LlilyRevision_D E49742520841314252084131GB06AD V_STR-DE497- C EL.fm] model name1[STR-DE497] [4-252-084- 13 (1)] 34 GB x DUAL XXX (Digital broadcast language selection) Lets you s elect the language you want to list en to during digita l broadcast. This featur e only functions for Dolby Digital sour ces. • M/[...]

  • Page 35

    Other Operations master page:Right lename[D:DataSEM_LlilyRevisi on_DE49742520841314252084131GB070TH_STR-DE497- C EL.fm] model name1[STR-DE497] [4-252-084- 13 (1)] 35 GB You can enter a name of up to 8 characters for preset stations and inputs selected with input buttons, and display it in the receive r’s display. Use the buttons on the recei[...]

  • Page 36

    master page:Left lename[D:DataSEM_LlilyRevisi on_DE49742520841314252084131GB070TH_STR-DE497- C EL.fm] model name1[STR-DE497] [4-252-084- 13 (1)] 36 GB You can set the receiver to turn off automatically at a specified time. Use the remote for the operation. Press SLEEP repeatedly while the power is on. Each time you press SLEEP, the display cha[...]

  • Page 37

    Other Operations master page:Right lename[D:DataSEM_LlilyRevisi on_DE49742520841314252084131GB070TH_STR-DE497- C EL.fm] model name1[STR-DE497] [4-252-084- 13 (1)] 37 GB Before you begin, make sure you have connected all components properly. Recording on an audio tape or MiniDisc You can record on a cassette tape or MiniDisc using the receiver.[...]

  • Page 38

    master page:Left lename[D:DataSEM_LlilyRevision_DE49742520841314252084131GB08REM_STR- D E497-CEL.fm] model name1[STR-DE497] [4-252-084- 13 (1)] 38 GB You can use the remote RM-U306B to operate the components in your system. Inserting batteries into the remote Insert R6 (size-AA) batteri es with the + and – properly oriented in the battery co[...]

  • Page 39

    Operations Using the Remote RM-U306B master page:Right lename[D:DataSEM_LlilyRevision_DE49742520841314252084131GB08REM_STR- D E497-CEL.fm] model name1[STR-DE497] [4-252-084- 13 (1)] 39 GB Remote Butto n Operations Function ANT TV/VTR wd VCR Selects out put signal from the ante nna terminal: TV signal or VCR progra m. AV ?/1 ea TV/VCR/ CD playe[...]

  • Page 40

    master page:Left lename[D:DataSEM_LlilyRevision_DE49742520841314252084131GB08REM_STR- D E497-CEL.fm] model name1[STR-DE497] [4-252-084- 13 (1)] 40 GB Remote Butto n Operations Function TUNER wj Receiver To listen to radio programs. TV CH +/– qg TV Selects pres et TV channels. TV/VIDEO wf TV Selects in put signal: TV input or vi deo input. TV[...]

  • Page 41

    Operations Using the Remote RM-U306B master page:Right lename[D:DataSEM_LlilyRevision_DE49742520841314252084131GB08REM_STR- D E497-CEL.fm] model name1[STR-DE497] [4-252-084- 13 (1)] 41 GB Notes • When you press the in put button s (VIDEO 1, VIDE O 2, DVD), the input mode of the TV might not switch to the corres ponding input mode tha t you w[...]

  • Page 42

    master page:Left lename[D:DataSEM_LlilyRevisi on_DE49742520841314252084131GB09ADD_STR-DE497- C EL.fm] model name1[STR-DE497] [4-252-084- 13 (1)] 42 GB On safety Should any solid object or liquid fall into the cabinet, unplug the receiver and have it check ed by qualified personnel be fore operating it any fu rther. On power sources • Before [...]

  • Page 43

    Additional Information master page:Right lename[D:DataSEM_LlilyRevisi on_DE49742520841314252084131GB09ADD_STR-DE497- C EL.fm] model name1[STR-DE497] [4-252-084- 13 (1)] 43 GB 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 v[...]

  • Page 44

    master page:Left lename[D:DataSEM_LlilyRevisi on_DE49742520841314252084131GB09ADD_STR-DE497- C EL.fm] model name1[STR-DE497] [4-252-084- 13 (1)] 44 GB Dolby Digital or DTS multi channel sound is not reprodu ced. • Check t hat the playing DVD, etc. is recorded in Dolby Digital or DTS format. • When conn ecting the DVD player, e tc. to the d[...]

  • Page 45

    Additional Information master page:Right lename[D:DataSEM_LlilyRevisi on_DE49742520841314252084131GB09ADD_STR-DE497- C EL.fm] model name1[STR-DE497] [4-252-084- 13 (1)] 45 GB If you are unable to remedy the problem using the troubleshooting guide Clearing the receiver’s memory may remedy the problem (page 17). However, note that all memorize[...]

  • Page 46

    master page:Left lename[D:DataSEM_LlilyRevisi on_DE49742520841314252084131GB09ADD_STR-DE497- C EL.fm] model name1[STR-DE497] [4-252-084- 13 (1)] 46 GB Models of oth er area co de Rated Power Ou tput at Ster eo Mode (8 ohms 1 kHz , THD 0.7%) 80 W + 80 W 1) Reference Powe r Output 1) (8 ohms 1 kHz, THD 10%) FRONT 2) : 100 W/c h CENTER 2) : 100 W[...]

  • Page 47

    Additional Information master page:Right lename[D:DataSEM_LlilyRevisi on_DE49742520841314252084131GB09ADD_STR-DE497- C EL.fm] model name1[STR-DE497] [4-252-084- 13 (1)] 47 GB AM tuner section Tuning ra nge Models of area co de E2/E3 With 10-kHz tu ning scale: 530 – 1,610 kHz 6) With 9-kHz tun ing scale: 531 – 1,60 2 kHz 6) Models of area c[...]

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    master page:Right lename[D:DataSEM_LlilyRevisi on_DE49742520841314252084131GB09ADD_STR-DE497- C EL.fm] model name1[STR-DE497] [4-252-084- 13 (1)] 48 GB Main unit A.F.D. ( button/in dicator) qs (28, 29, 30, 43 ) DIMMER 4 (26) DISPLA Y 3 (25, 26, 44) Display 7 (25, 26) DVD wk (21) ENTER 9 (17, 1 8, 35) FM MODE wd (22) Input button s ql (21, 31, [...]

  • Page 49

    Additional Information master page:Right lename[D:DataSEM_LlilyRevisi on_DE49742520841314252084131GB09ADD_STR-DE497- C EL.fm] model name1[STR-DE497] [4-252-084- 13 (1)] 49 GB 28 6 5 34 7 1 ql wd wa w; ws qh qj qg 9q ; q a q s q d q f wg wh wj wk wl e; wf qk GB01COV_STR-DE497-CEL.book Page 49 Friday, July 16, 2004 2:34 PM[...]

  • Page 50

    master page:Left lename[D:DataSEM_LlilyRevision_DE49742520841314252084131GB01CO V_STR-DE497- C ELIX.fm] model name1[STR-DE497] [4-252-084- 13 (1)] 50 GB A Adjusting CUSTOMIZE parameters 33 LEVEL parameters 31 SET UP parameters 18 speaker levels and balance 20 TONE paramet ers 33 Automatic tuning 22 C Changing display 26 Clearing receiver’s m[...]

  • Page 51

    master page:Right lename[D:DataSEM_LlilyRevision_DE49742520841314252084131GB010BKC_STR- D E497-CEL.fm] Sony Corporation Printed in Malaysia model name1[STR-DE497] model name2[HT -4800] [4-252-084- 13 (1)] GB01COV_STR-DE497-CEL.book Page 51 Friday, July 16, 2004 2:34 PM[...]