Sony STR-DE598 - A/v Receiver User manual

2-549-732-14(1 )
SONY:
FM Stereo
FM/AM Receiver
Operating Instructions
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 prodnct.
Model No. Serial No.
STR-DE598
@2005 Sony Corporation

To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not
expose the unit to rain or moisture.
To prevent fire do not cover the ventilation of the
apparatus with newspapers, table-cloths, curtains, etc.
And don't place lighted candles on the apparatus.
To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not place objects
filled with liquids, such as vases, on the apparatus
Do not install the appliance m a confined space,
such as a bookcase or built-in cabinet.
Don't throw away batteries with
general house waste; dispose of
them correctly as chemical waste
Disposal of Old Electrical &
Electronic Equipment
(Applicable in the European
Union and other European
countries with separate
collection systems)
This symbol on the product or on
its packaging indicates that this
product shall not be tieated as
household waste. Instead it shall be
handed over to the applicable collection point tbr the
recycling of electrical and electronic equipment. By
ensming this pro&_ct is disposed of correctly, you will
help prevent potential negative consequences for tile
environment and human health, which could othelavise
be caused by inappropriate waste handling of this
product The recycling of materials will help to
consel_ie nattlral resources. For nlore detailed
information about recycling of this product, please
contact your local city office, your household waste
disposal service or the shop where you purchased the
product
For customers in the United States
This symbol is intended to ale_t
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 ale_t
the user to the presence of
impmtant operating and
maintenance (se_"_,icing)
instructions in the literature
accompanying the appliance.
WARNING
This eqtfipment has been tested and found to colnply
with the limits for a Class B digital device, pmsuam to
Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to
provide reasonable protection against hannfifl
interference in a residential installation. This
equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio
fiequency energy and, if not installed and used in
accordance with the instructions, may canse harmfifl
interference to radio communications. However, there
is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a
particular installation. If this equipment does canse
hmmfifl interference to radio or television reception,
which can be determined by turning the equipment off
and on, the user is encouraged to t_" to correct tile
interference by one or mo_e of the tbllowing 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 fiom that to which the receiver is
connected.
Consult the deale_ or an experienced radioiTV
technician for help.
CAUTION
You are cautioned that any changes or modification not
expressly approved in this manual could void your
anthority to operate this equipment.
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Note to CATV system installer:
This reminder is provided to call CATV system
installer's attention to A_ticle 820-40 of the NEC that
provides guidelines for proper grotmding and, m
pmticular, specifies that the cable ground shall be
connected to the grotmding system of the building, as
close to the point of cable era; 7 as practical.
For customers in Canada
CAUTION
TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH WIDE
BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT FULLY
INSERT.
For customers in the United States,
Canada and Australia
ENERGY STAR y: is a U.S. iegistered
mark. As an ENERGY STAR x_paimer,
Sony Corporation has determined that
this product meets the ENERGY STAR "_
guidelines tbr energy efficiency.
About This Manual
•The instructions in this manual are fbr model
STR-DE598 Check your model number by looking
at the lower right comer of the flont panel. In this
manual, the models of area code U is used tbr
illusmltion proposes mfless stated othelwise
• The instructions in this manual describe the connols
on the receiver. You can also use the controls on the
supplied remote if they have the same or similar
names as those on the receiver Fo_ details on the use
of your remote, seepages 44 47
About area codes
The area code of the receiva you purchased is
shown on the lower portion of the rear panel (see
the illusnation below).
Area code
Any diflhrences in operation, according to the area
code, are clearly indicated in the text, for example,
"Models of area code AA only".
This receiver incmporates Dolby* Digital and Pro
Logic Surround and the DTS** Digital Sunound
System.
* Manufactured under license from Dolby
Laboratories
"Dolby", "Pro Logic" and the double-D symbol are
trademarks of Dolby Laboratories
** "DTS", "DTS-ES", "Neo:6" and "DTS 96/24" are
trademarks of Digital Theater Systems, Inc.
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Getting Started
l : Check how to hookup your
components ....................................... 5
1a: Connecting components with
digital audio output jacks ........... 7
1b: Connecting components with
nmlti channel output jacks ........ 10
1c: Connecting components with only
analog audio jacks .................... 12
2: Connecting the antennas ................... 14
3: Connecting speakers ......................... 15
4: Connecting the AC power cord ........ 17
5: Setting up the speakers ..................... 18
6: Adjusting the speaker levels and
balance ............................................ 21
TEST TONE
Amplifier Operation
Selecting the component ....................... 22
Listening to multi channel sound .......... 23
MULTI CH IN
Listening to FMiAM radio .................... 23
Storing FM stations automatically ........ 24
AUTOBETICAL
(Models of area code CEL, CEK
only)
Presetting radio stations ........................ 25
Using the Radio Data System (RDS).... 26
(Models of area code CEL, CEK
only)
(?hanging the display ............................. 27
About the indications in the display ...... 28
Enjoying Surround Sound
Using only the fi'ont speakers ............... 30
Enjoying higher fidelity sound .............. 30
AUTO FORMAT DIRECT
Selecting a sound field .......................... 32
Selecting the sun'ound back decoding
mode ............................................... 34
SURR BACK DECODING
Advanced Adjustments and
Settings
Assigning the component video input .. 36
COMPONENT VIDEO
INPUT ASSIGN
(Except for models of area code
(;EL, CEK)
Switching the audio input mode for digital
components ..................................... 36
INPUT MODE
Customizing sound fields ..................... 37
Adjusting the tone ................................. 38
Advanced settings ................................. 39
Other Operations
Naming preset stations and inputs ........ 4 l
Using the Sleep Timer .......................... 42
Selecting the speaker system ................ 42
Recording ............................................. 43
Operations Using the Remote
RM-AAUO01
Before you use your remote .................. 44
Remote button description .................... 44
(?hanging the factory setting of an input
button .............................................. 47
Additional Information
Precautions ........................................... 48
Troubleshooting .................................... 49
Specifications ....................................... 51
List of button locations and reference
pages ............................................... 55
Index ......................................... Back page
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Steps la through ic beginning on page 7 describe how to hook up your components to this receiver.
Be/bre you begin, refer to "Connectable components" below/'or the pages which describe how to
connect each component.
After hooking up all your components, proceed to "2: Connecting the antennas" (page 14).
Connectable components
Component to be connected Page
DVD player
With digital audio output a) 7 8
With multi channel audio output b) 10 11
With analog audio output onlv c) 7 8
TV monitor
With component video input d) 8 or 11
With composite video input only 13
Satellite tuna
With digital audio output a) 7 8
With analog audio output only c) 7 8
Super Audio CD/CD player
With digital audio output a) 9
With multi channel audio output b) 10
With analog audio output onl} x) 12
MD'Tape deck
With analog audio output onlv c) 12
Multi channel decoder 10
VCR, camcordez, video game, etc. 13
a) Model with a DIGITAL OPTICAL OUTPUT or DIGITAL COAXIAL OUTPUT jack, etc
b) Model with MULTI CH OUTPUT jacks, etc. This connection is used to output the audio decoded by the
component's internal multi channel decodes through this receiver.
c) Model equipped only with AUDIO OUT L R jacks, etc.
d> Model with component video (Y, PBiCB/B-Y, PR_CR/R-Y) input jacks.
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Required cords
The hookup diagrams on the subsequent pages assume the use of the following optional connection
cords ([] to r_) (not supplied).
[] Audio cord
White (k)
Red (R)
[] Audio/video cord
Yellow (video)
White (L/audio)
Red (R/audio)
[] Video cord
Ye;Iow _
[] Optical digital cord
[] Coaxial digital cord
[] Monaural audio cord
Black @ @
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Audio cord [] can be tom into two monaural andio
cords r_
[] Component video cord
(Except for models of area code CEL, CEK)
Green
Blue
Red
Notes
•Tmn off tile power to all components befme making any connections.
• Be sure to make connections firmly to avoid hum and noise.
• When connecting an audio'video cord, be sine to match the color-coded pins to the appropriate jacks on the
components: yellow (video) to yellow; white (left, audio) to white and red (right, audio) to red.
• When connecting optical digital cords, inse_t the cord plugs straight in lmtil they click into place.
• Do not bend or tie optical digital cords
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Hooking up a DVD player, TV monitor or satellite tuner w,
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For details o,1the required cords (_i'_ r_), see page 6.
1 Connect the audio jacks.
OPTIC
DVD player
1
[]
[]
[]
[]
Satellite tuner _
Note
You can also listen to the sotmd of your TV by connecting your TV's andio output jacks to the VIDEO 2 AUDIO IN
jacks on the receiver In this case, do not connect the TV's video output jack to the VIDEO 2 VIDEO IN jack on the
receiver.
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2 Connect the video jacks.
(Except for models of area code (_'EL, (EK) The following illustration shows how to connect a TV or
satellite tuner and a DVD player with COMPONENT VIDEO (Y, PBiCBiB-Y, PR CR R-Y) output
jacks. Connecting a TV with component video input jacks allows you to enjoy higher quality video.
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VD Li
IC221
[,
_ ,@IF,Q2®
Note
On this receiver, the standaid video signals cannot be converted to component video signals (o_ vice versa)
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Hooking up a Super Audio CD/CD player
For details on the required cords (_'1 1"_1), see page 6. Q
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Tip
All the digital andio jacks a_e compatible with 32 kHz, 44 1kHz, 48 kHz and 96 kHz sampling fiequencies
Note
The sound is not output when you play a Sl_er Audio CD on the Sl_er Audio CD player connected to the
SA-CD'CD OPTICAL IN jack on this receiver Connect to the analog input jacks (SA-CD'CD IN jacks). Refer to
the operating instructions supplied with the Supa Audio CD player.
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1 Connect the audio jacks.
If your DVD or Super Audio CD player is equipped with multi channel output jacks, yon can connect
it to this receiver's MULTI CH IN jacks to enjoy the multi channel sound. Alternatively, the multi
channel input jacks can be used to connect an external multi channel decoder.
For details on the required cords (ri_ r_), see page 6.
ASSiGNaBlE
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DVD player,
Super Audio CD player,
Multi channel decoder, etc
Tip
This connection also allows you _oenjoy sofiwaze with multi chaimel audio zecolded in fbnnats other than the Dolby
Digital and DTS.
Note
When you make connections to the MULTI CH IN jacks you will need to adjust the level of the speakezs and sub
woofer using the cont!ols on the connected component.
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2 Connect the video jacks.
(Except for models of area code ('EL, CEK) The following illustration shows how to connect a DVD
player with COMPONENT VIDEO (Y, PBi( BiB-Y, PR CR'R-Y) output jacks. Connecting a TV with
component video input jacks allows you to enjoy higher quality video.
0PT_,>'L
1
m
'_ TV monitor
..................
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Note
On lifts receive_. _,hestandmd video signals cannot be conveited to component video signals (o! vice versa)
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Hooking up audio components
For details on the required cords ([] ['_), see page 6.
N
SuperAudio CD/
CD player MD/Tape deck
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Hooking up video components
If you connect your TV to the MONITOR VIDEO OUT jack, you can watch the video from the selected
input (page 22). For details on the required cords (1_ r_), see page 6.
To the VIDEO 3
IN/PORTABLE
AV IN jacks
(Front panel)
Satellite tuner
OUT
Camcorder or
video game
TV monitor
VCR
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Connect the snpplied AM loop antenna and FM wire antenna.
_,_ AM loop antenna
(supplied)
FM wire antenna
............._ (supplied)
_SSI_r_ASLE
I,:Q,:Q,IQ,
....]I_ " ' I'_:_S_
* The shape of the connector varies depending on tile area code
Notes
•To prevent noise pickup keep the AM loop antenna away from the leceive_ and otha components.
• Be sure to fiflly extend the FM wire antenna.
• After cmmecting the FM wire antenna, keep it as horizontal as possible.
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Connect ):our speakers to the receiver. This receiver allows you to use a 6.1 channel speaker system. w,
To fully enjoy theater-like multi channel surround sound requires five speakers (two front speakers, a -_
center speaker, and two surround speakers) and a sub woofer (5.1 channel), gl
You can enjoy high fidelity reproduction of DVD software recorded in the Surround EX format if you "_
connect one additional snrronnd back speaker (6.1 channel) (see "Selecting the surronnd back decoding
mode" on page 34). _-
Example of 6.1 channel speaker system configuration
Center speaker
Front speaker (Right)
Surround speaker (Right)
Front speaker (Left)
Sub woofer
Surround speaker(Left)
Surround back speaker
Tips
•When you connect 6.1 channel speaker system, place the Slll:ollnd back speake: behind file listening position
• Since the sub woofer does not emit highly directional signals, you can place it wherever you want
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Required cords
[] Speaker cords (not supplied)
(-/
[] Monaural audio cord (not supplied)
Black @
* If you have an additional front speaker system, connect them to the SPEAKERS FRONT B terminals. You can
select the fiont speakers you want to use with the SPEAKERS (OFFiAiB_A+B) button For details, see "Selecting
the speaker system" (page 42)
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Setting the voltage selector
If yonr receiver has a voltage selector on the rear
panel, check that the voltage selector is set to the
local power snpply voltage. If not, use a
screwdriver to set the selector to the correct
position before connecting the AC power cord to
a wall outlet.
120V 220V 240V
Connecting the AC power
cord
Connect the AC power cord to a wall outlet.
Toawall
outlet
Performing initial setup
operations
Be_re using the receiver _r the first time,
initialize the receiver by per_mmlg the
t_llowing procedure.
This procedure can also be used to return
settings you have made to their factory defaults.
Use the buttons on the receiver for the operation.
1Press I/_ to turn off the receiver.
2Hold clown I/_ for 5 seconds.
"PUSH" and "ENTER" appears in the
display alternatingly.
3 Press ENTER.
"CLEARING" appears in the display for a
while, then "CLEARED" appears.
The following are reset to their factoD-
settings.
• Al! settings in the SET UP, LEVEL,
TONE and CUSTOMIZE menus.
• The sound field memorized for each
input and preset station.
• All sound field parameters.
• Allpreset stations.
• All index names for inputs and preset
stations.
• MASTER VOLUME ,+ is set to "VOL
MIN'.
• Inpnt is set to DVD.
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You can use the SET UP menu to set the size,
distance and location of the speakers connected
to this receiver.
1Press I/_ to turn on the receiver.
2 Press MAIN MENU repeatedly to select
"<SET UP>".
3Press <or >repeatedly to select the
parameter you want to adjust.
For details, see "Speaker setup parameters"
below.
Note
Some speaker setup items may appear dimmed in
the display This means that the?, have been
adjusted automatically due to other speaker
settings or may not be adjustable.
4Press + or- repeatedly to select the
setting you want,
The setting is entered automatically.
Note
P_ess ENTER on the leceiver if you select the
setting for "SP PAT X 7{"
5 Repeat steps 3 and 4 until you have set
all of the items that follow,
Speaker setup parameters
The initial settings are underlined.
•XXXX SET (Speaker easy setup)
• EASY
If you want to set up your speakers
automatically, select "EASY SET". You can
select a pre-defined speaker pattern (see the
supplied "Easy Setup Guide").
•NORM
If you want to adjust the settings of each
speaker manually, select "NORM SET".
•SP. PAT. X -X (Speaker setup pattern)
When you select "EASY SET", select the
speaker semp pattern. Press + or repeatedly to
select the speaker setup pattern and press
ENTER to enter the selection. Check your
speaker pattern using the supplied "Easy Setup
Guide".
• !_: S.W. XXX (Sub woofer selection)
•YES
If you connect a sub woofer, select "YES".
• NO
If you did not connect a sub woofer, select
"NO". The front speakers are automatically
set to "LARGE" and you cannot change this
setting. This activates the bass redirection
circuitry and outputs the LFE signals from
other speakers.
• In order to take full advantage of the Dolby
Digital bass redirection circuitry, we
recommend that you set the cut off frequency
on the sub woofer as high as possible.
•!r_: XXXXX (Front speakers size)
•LARGE
If you connect large speakers that will
effectively reproduce bass frequencies, select
"LARGE". Normally, select "LARGE".
• SMALL
If the sound is distorted, or you feel a lack of
surround effects when using multi channel
sttrround sound, select "SMALL" to activate
the bass redirection circuitry and output the
front channel bass frequencies from the sub
woofer. When the front speakers are set to
"SMALL", the center, surround and surround
back speakers are also automatically set to
"SMALL" (unless previously set to "NO").
• !@ XXXXX (Center speaker size)
• LARGE
If you connect a large speaker that will
effectively reproduce bass frequencies, select
"LARGE". Normally, select "LARGE".
However, if the front speakers are set to
"SMALL", you cannot set the center speaker
to "LARGE".
• SMALL
If the sound is distorted, or you feel a lack of
surround effects when using multi channel
sttrround sotmd, select "SMALL" to activate
the bass redirection circuitry and output the
center channel bass frequencies from the front
speakers (if set to "LARGE") or sub woofer.a)
• NO
If you did not connect a center speaker, select
"NO". The sound of the center channel will be
ot'_tpt'_tfrom the front speakers, b)
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• !s_ XXXXX (Surround speakers size)
•LARGE
If you connect large speakers that will
effectively reprodnce bass frequencies, select
"LARGE". Nom_ally, select "LARGE".
However, if the front speakers are set to
"SMALL", you cannot set the surround
speakers to "LARGE".
• SMALL
If the sound is distorted, or you feel a lack of
surround effects when using multi channel
surrotmd sotmd, select "SMALL" to activate
the bass redirection circuitry and output the
surround channel bass frequencies from the
sub woofer or other "LARGE" speakers.
• NO
If.vou did not connect snrround speakers,
select "NO". e)
• :_: xxx
(Surround back speaker selection)
• YES
If you connect a surronnd back speaker, select
"YES".
• NO
If you did not connect surround back speaker,
select "NO".
Tips
•a) c) conespond to the following Dolby Pzo Logic
modes
a) NORMAL
b) PHANTOM
c) 3 STEREO
•The "LARGE" and "SMALL" settings fbr each
speaker determine whether the internal sound
processor will cut the bass signal fiom that channel.
When the bass is cut fiom a channel, the bass
redirection circuit D, sends the conesponding bass
frequencies to the sub woofel or othel "LARGE"
speakers.
However, since bass SOllnds have a certain alnotlut of
directionality, it is best not to cut them, if possible
Theretble, even when using small speakers, you can
set tllem to "LARGE" if you want to output the bass
fiequencies fiom tllat speaker. On the other hand, if
you are using a large speakel, but prefer not to have
bass frequencies output from that speakel, set it to
"SMALL"
If the overall sound level is lower than you prefer, set
all speakers to "LARGE". Ifthele is not enough bass,
you can use the BASS parameter in the TONE menu
to boost the bass levels. To adjust the bass, see
page 38.
• © _: DIST. X.X m(XX ft.)
(Front speaker distance)
Initial setting: 3.0 m (10 ft.) Q
Lets you set the distance from your listening position O_
to the flont speakers (_) You can adjust from 1.0 -"_.
meter to 7.0 metezs (3 to 23 feet) in 0 1 metez (1 loot)
steps O"a
If both fiont speakers aze not placed an equal distance
from your listening position, set the distance to the ,'_
closest speaker
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• © DIST. X.X m (XX ft.)
(Center speaker distance)
Initial setting: 3.0 m (10 ft.)
Lets _u set the distance from _ur listening position
to the center speaker. Center speaker distance should
be set from a distance equal to the fiont speaker
distance (_) to a distance 1 5 meters (5 feet) closer to
yore listening position (O).
• !_ :J;a( DIST. X.X m (XX ft,)
(Surround speaker distance)
Initial setting: 3.0111 (10 ft.)
Lets you set the distance from _vur listening position
to the surround speakels. Surround speaker distance
should be set from a distance equal to the front speaker
distance (_) to a distance 4 5 meters (15 feet) closer to
your listening position (_).
If both surround speakers are not placed an equal
distance from yore listening position, set the distance
to the closest speaker
• _;_1)DIST. X.X rn (XX ft.)
(Surround back speaker distance)
Initial setting: 3.0 ill (10 ft.)
Lets you set the distance from your listening position
to the surround back speaker Surround back speaker
distance should be set f!om a distance equal to the front
speaker distance (_) to a distance 4.5 meters ( 15 feet)
closer to your listening position (_)
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Tip
Tile zeceiver lets )_u to input the speaker position in
terms of distance. However, it is not possible to set the
center speaker fl_rtber than the fiont speakers Also, the
center speaker cannot be set more than 15 meters (5
fee 0 closer than the fiont speakers.
Likewise, the stlrround speakers cannot be set fl_rtber
away fiom the listening position than the fiont
speakers.._Mld they can be no more than 4 5 meters ( t 5
fee 0 closer
This is because inconect speaka placement is not
conducive to the enjoyment of surrolmd sound.
Please note that, setting the speaker distance closer
than the actual location of the speakers will canse a
delay in the output of the sotmd from that speaker. In
other words, the speaker will sound like it is tin,her
away.
For example, setting the center speaker distance 1 2
meters (3 6 fee 0 closer than the actual speaker
position will aeate a faMy realistic sensation of being
"inside" the screen If you cannot obtain a safisfactoly
surrolmd effect becanse the surrolmd speakers are too
close, setting the surround speaker distance closer
(sholta) than the actual distance will create a larger
sound stage
Adjusting these parameter while listening to the sotmd
often results in much better SlllTOllnd sotlnd Give it a
try!
• :_: _: xxxxlxx
(Surround speaker position)*
Lets you specit*' the location of your surzolmd speakers
tbr proper implementation of the SmTound effects in
the Cinema Studio EX modes (page 32).
@ @
•SIDEiLO
Select if the location of your smaound speakers
corresponds to section _ and
• SIDE/HI
Select if the location of your StUTound speakers
corresponds to section _ and
• BEHDiLO
Select if the location of your smaound speakers
corresponds to section _ and
• BEHDiHI
Select if the location of _vour stmound speakers
corzesponds to section _ and
* This setup item is not available when the surround
speakers size parameter is set to "NO"
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