Sony STR-DE505 User manual
SONY.
FM
Stereo
FM-AM
Receiver
Operating
Instructions
STR-DE505
STR-DE405
STR-D450Z
STR-D350Z
WARNING
To
prevent
fire
or
shock
hazard,
do
not
expose
the
unit
to
rain
or
moisture.
FAUTION
(0
FEOUCE
THE
RISK
OF
ELECIMIC
SHOCK
90
NO?
REMOVE
COVER
10H
HACK:
NO
USEH
SERVICEAMLE
PARTS
INSIDE
HREM
SERVICING
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QUALIBIED
SEMVICE
MEK
SOE
a.
aN
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
A
This
symbol
is
intended
to
alert
the
user
to
the
presence
of
important
operating
and
maintenance
(servicing)
instructions
in
the
literature
accompanying
the
appliance.
IMPORTANT
This
equipment
has
been
tested
and
found
to
comply
with
the
limits
fora
Class
B
digital
device,
pursuant
to
Part
$5
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
does
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
is
connected.
-
Consult
the
dealer
or
an
experienced
radio/TV
technician
for
help
CAUTION
You
are
cautioned
that
any
change
or
modifications
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
the
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
mode!
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-DE505/STR-DE405
/
STR-D4502Z
/
STR-D350Z
Serial
No
aa
rr)
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
itany
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
+
The
receiver
is
not
disconnected
from
the
AC
power
source
(MAINS)
as
long
as
it
is
connected
to
the
wall
outlet,
even
if
the
receiver
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.
¢
Should
the
AC
power
cord
need
to
be
changed,
have
it
done
at
a
qualified
service
shop
only.
On
placement
*
Place
the
receiver
in
a
location
with
adequate
ventilation
to
prevent
heat
build-up
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
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-DE505,
STR-DE405,
STR-D450Z
and
STR-D350Z.
Check
your
model
number
by
looking
at
the
upper
right
corner
of
the
front
panel
or
lower
right
corner
of
the
remote.
In
this
manual,
the
STR-DE505
is
the
mode!
used
for
illustration
purposes,
any
difference
in
operation
is
clearly
indicated
in
the
text,
for
example,
“STR-DE505
only”.
Type
of
differences
Model
DE405
DE50S
=
/D4502
103502
Feature
MIX
AUDIO
OUT
e
Conventions
The
instructions
in
this
manual
describe
the
controls
on
the
receiver.
You
can
also
use
the
controls
on
the
remote
if
they
have
the
same
or
similar
names
as
those
on
the
receiver.
°
A
“Quick
Reference
Guide”
is
supplied
on
page
23.
The
“Remote
Button
Descriptions”
section
on
page
22
provides
an
overview
of
the
remote
buttons.
The
following
icons
are
used
in
this
manual:
Indicates
that
you
can use
only
the
remote
to
do
the
task.
Indicates
hints
and
tips
for
making
the
task
easier.
This
receiver
has
the
Dolby
Surround
system.
Manufactured
under
license
from
Dolby
Laboratories
Licensing
Corporation,
Additionally
licensed
under
Canadian
patent
number
1,037,877.
“Dolby
.”
the
double-D
symbol
OO
and
“Pro
Logic”
are
trademarks
of
Dalby
Laboratories
Licensing
Corporation,
TABLE
OF
CONTENTS
Getting
Started
Unpacking
4
Hookup
Overview
4
Antenna
Hookups
5
Audio
Component
Hookups
5
Speaker
System
Hookups
6
Video
Component
Hookups
7
AC
Hookups
8
Before
You
Use
Your
Receiver
8
Receiver
Operations
Selecting
a
Component
8
Receiving
Broadcasts
11
Presetting
Radio
Stations
12
Recording
13
Choosing
a
Surround
Mode
14
Getting
the
Most
Out
of
Dolby
Pro
Logic
Surround
Sound
15
Additional
Information
Troubleshooting
17
Specifications
18
Glossary
19
Index
20
EEE
EEE!
Rear
Panel
Descriptions
21
i
Remote
Button
Descriptions
22
ee
Quick
Reference
Guide
23
Getting
Started
Unpacking
Check
that
you
received
the
following
items
with
the
receiver:
e
FM
wire
antenna
(1)
¢
AM
loop
antenna
(1)
¢
Remote
controller
(remote)
(1)
*
Size
AA
(R6)
batteries
(2)
Inserting
batteries
into
the
remote
Insert
two
size
AA
(R6)
batteries
in
accordance
with
the
+
and
—
markings
on
the
battery
compartment.
When
using
the
remote,
point
it
at
the
remote
sensor
on
the
receiver.
eg
When
to
replace
batteries
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.
:
i
a
Hookup
Overview
The
receiver
allows
you
to
connect
and
control
the
following
audio/video
components.
Follow
the
hookup
procedures
for
the
components
that
you
want
to
connect
to
the
receiver
on
the
pages
specified.
To
learn
the
locations
and
names
of
each
jack,
see
“Rear
Panel
Descriptions”
on
page
21.
Video
Component
Hookups
(7)
[
Tmo
|
Antenna
Hookups
(5)
Speaker
AM/FM
antenna
Hookups
(6)
DBS
(Digital
broadcasting
system)
Front
speaker
(R)
=)
[=n
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pee
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ee
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A
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CS
WC
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f
Active
woofer
ape/MD
deck
Audio
Component
Hookups
(5)
Before
you
get
started
¢
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.
¢
When
connecting
an
audio/video
cable,
be
sure
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.
ae
a
eee
Antenna
Hookups
Overview
This
section
describes
how
to
connect
AM
and
FM
antennas
to
the
receiver.
If
you
want
to
receive
radio
broadcasts
with
the
receiver,
complete
these
connections
first,
then
go
to
the
following
pages.
For
specific
locations
of
the
terminals,
see
the
illustration
below.
ANTENNA
What
antennas
will
|
need?
¢
FM
wire
antenna
*
AM
loop
antenna
(supplied)
(1)
(supplied)
(1)
Hookups
FM
wire
antenna
Receiver
AM
loop
antenna
After
connecting
the
wire
antenna,
keep
it
as
horizontal
as
possible.
o
If
you
have
poor
FM
reception
Connect
a
75-ohm
coaxial
cable
(not
supplied)
to
an
FM
outdoor
antenna.
Pull
back
the
mesh
portion
surrounding
the
inner
cable
and
connect
it
to
the
earth
terminal
(right
side).
Connect
the
inner
cable
to
the
FM
terminal
(lett
side).
Receiver
ANTENNA
we
If
you
have poor
AM
reception
Connect
a
20
to
50
ft.
(6
to
15-meter)
insulated
wire
(not
supplied)
to
the
AM
antenna
terminal
in
addition
to
the
AM
loop
antenna.
Try
to
extend
the
wire
outdoors
and
keep
it
horizontal.
a
Getting
Started
Connecting
a
ground
wire
To
prevent
hum,
connect
a
ground
wire
(not
supplied)
to
the
4
ground
terminal.
If
you've
connected
an
outdoor
antenna,
be
sure
to
connect
the
ground
for
lightning
protection.
Receiver
ANTENNA
to
ground
Where
do
|
go
next?
Ifyou
want
to
connect
other
components,
go
or
to
the
ext
section.
If
you're
only
planning
to
use
te
receiver
to
tsten
to
the
radio,
go
to
“Speaker
System
Hookups”
on
pages
©
and
7
Da
a
|
Audio
Component
Hookups
Overview
This
section
describes
how
to
connect
your
audio
components
to
the
receiver.
If
vou
want
to
use
the
receiver
as
an
amplifier,
complete
these
connections.
For
specific
locations
of
the
jacks,
see
the
illustration
below.
PHONO
TAPE/MD
What
cords
will
}
need?
Audto
cords
(not
supplicd)
(1
for
each
CD
player
or
turntable;
2
for
each
tape
deck
or
MD
recorder)
>
White
(L)
>
Red
(R)
(continued)
;
Getting
Started
Hookups
The
arrow
=»
indicates
signal
flow.
CD
player
—_-
Receiver
CD
player
foutPur
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Ace
Cr
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Dee
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Turntable
—
Receiver
Turntable
rn]
Cine
—
«
If
your
turntable
has
an
earth
lead
lo
prevent
hum,
connect
the
earth
lead
to
the
>h
ground
terminal
on
the
recelver,
Tape
deck
or
MD
recorder
Receiver
eo
Tape
deck
or
MD
recorder
Where
do
|
go
next?
Go
on
to
the
next
section
to
connect
the
speakers.
Speaker
System
Hookups
Overview
This
section
describes
how
to
connect
your
speakers
to
the
receiver.
Although
front
(left
and
right)
speakers
are
required,
center
and
rear
speakers
are
optional
Adding
center
and
rear
speakers
will
enhance
the
surround
effects.
Connecting
an
active
woofer
will
increase
bass
response
(for
STR-DES05
only).
For
specific
locations
of
the
terminals,
see
the
illustration
below
MIX
AUDIO
OUT
(STR-DESOS
only)
FRONT
SPEAKERS
A
SURROUND
SPEAKERS
REAR
SURROUND
SPEAKER
CENTER
For
optimum
surround
sound
eftect,
place
your
speakers
as
shown
below.
Rear
speaker
a
@&
a
What
cords
will
|
need?
Speaker
cord
(not
supplied)
(1
for
each
speaker)
ec
————<_
.
(-)
So
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
Hookups
Front
speakers
Front
speaker
Front
speaker
Receiver
(R)
(L)
Rear
and
center
speakers
Rear
speaker
Rear
speaker
Receiver
Centerspeaker
—(L)
SIRFIQUND
SPEARENS,
Note
Be
sure
to
connect
the
both
rear
speakers
(Land
R).
No
sound
is
heard
if
only
one
speaker
is
connected.
Active
woofer
(STR-DE505
only)
Receiver
Active
woofer
Cou)
C
ames)
"@
If
you
have
an
additional
front
speaker
system
Connect
them
to
the
FRONT
SPEAKERS
B
terminals.
ces
If
your
TV
monitor
uses
separate
speakers
You
can
connect
one
of
them
to
the
SURROUND
SPEAKER
CENTER
terminals
for
use
with
Dalby
Pro
Logic
Surround
sound
(see
page
15).
Getting
Started
Selecting
the
speaker
system
¢
Video
cable
(not
supplied)
(1
for
a
TV
monitor)
To
drive
the
speakers,
select
the
speaker
system
as
Yellow
<Co3m
af
}=
Yellow
follows:
er
To
drive
Depress
SPEAKERS
button
Hookups
Speaker
system
A
(connected
A
The
arrow
=>
indicates
signal
flow.
to
the
FRONT
SPEAKERS
A
;
terminals)
TV/DBS
TV
tuner
or
Digital
Receiver
broadcasting
system
Speaker
system
B
(connected
B
TwibES
oun
to
the
FRONT
SPEAKERS
B
VIDEO
"|
WEG
terminals)
e
Both
speaker
systems
A
and
A+B
B
(series
connection)
Notes
¢
If
you
want
to
enjoy
the
surround
sound,
be
sure
to
connect
the
front
speakers
to
the
FRONT
SPEAKERS
A
terminal.
No
sound
is
heard
when
you
press
SPEAKERS
A+B
without
connecting
speaker
system
B.
MONITOR
Where
do
I!
go
next?
To
complete
your
system,
go
to
“AC
Hookups”
on
page
8.
If
you
want
to
connect
video
components
to
enjoy
surround
sound
when
watching/listening
to
TV
programs
or
video
VCR
tapes,
go
on
to
the
next
section.
Video
Component
Hookups
Overview
:
:
This
section
describes
how
to
connect
video
components
to
the
receiver.
For
specific
locations
of
the
jacks,
see
the
illustration
below.
TV/DBS
MONITOR
Where
do
|
go
next?
Go
on
to
the
next
section
to
connect
the
AC
power
cord
and
complete
your
home
theater
system.
VIDEO
What
cables
will
|
need?
¢
Audio/video
cable
(not
supplied)
(1
for
each
TV
tuner
or
Digital
broadcasting
system;
2
for
the
VCR)
Getting
Started
AC
Hookups
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
on
the
receiver,
the
receiver
can
supply
power
to
the
connected
components
so
you
can
turn
on/off
the
whole
system
when
you
turn
on/
otf
the
receiver.
SWITCHED
AC
OUTLET
to
a
wall
outlet
Caution
Make
sure
that
the
power
consumption
of
the
component
connected
to
the
receiver’s
AC
outlet
does
not
exceed
120
watts.
Do
not
connect
high-wattage
electrical
home
appliances
such
as
electric
irons,
fans,
or
TVs
to
this
outlet.
Where
do
|
go
next?
Before
you
use
the
receiver,
go
to
the
next
section
to
make
sure
that
all
the
controls
are
set
to
the
appropriate
positions.
Before
You
Use
Your
Receiver
Before
you
start
using
your
receiver,
make
sure
that
you
have:
¢
Turned
MASTER
VOLUME
to
the
leftmost
position
(0).
¢
Selected
the
appropriate
speaker
system.
(See
“Selecting
the
speaker
system”
on
page
7.)
*
Set
BALANCE
to
the
center
position.
Turn
on
the
receiver
and
check
the
following
display.
*
Press
MUTING
on
the
remote
if
“MUTING”
is
displayed.
Receiver
operations
aS
er
Selecting
a
Component
To
listen
to
or
watch
a
connected
component,
first
select
the
function
on
the
receiver
or
with
the
remote.
Before
you
begin,
make
sure
vou
have:
*
Connected
all
components
securely
and
correctly
as
indicated
on
pages
5
to
8.
¢
Turned
MASTER
VOLUME
to
the
leftmost
position
(0)
to
avoid
damaging
your
speakers.
POWER
MASTER
VOLUME
Function
buttons
_
Press
POWER
to
turn
on
the
receiver.
N
Press
a
function
button
to
select
the
component
you
want
to
use:
To
listen
to
or
watch
Press
Records
PHONO
Radio
programs
TUNER
Compact
dises
(CD)
CD
Audio
tapes
or
MiniDises
TAPE/MD
(MD)
TV
programs
or
Digital
IV/DBS
broadcasting
system
Video
tapes
VIDEO
3)
Turnon
the
component,
for
example,
a
CD
player,
and
then
start
playing.
To
tune
in
radio
stations
on
this
receiver,
see
“Receiving
Broadcasts”
on
page
11.
4
Turn
MASTER
VOLUME
to
adjust
the
volume.
To
adjust
the
volume
of
the
TV's
speakers,
use
the
volume
control
on
the
TV.
a
A
To
Do
this
Press
MUTING
on
the
remote.
Press
again
to
restore
the
sound
Mute
the
sound
Reinforce
the
bass
Press
BASS
BOOST
to
turn
on
the
BASS
BOOST
indicator.
Adjust
the
balance
Turn
the
BALANCE
control
Jeft
or
right.
Adjust
the
tone
quality
Adjust
the
BASS
and
TREBLE
controls.
cer
When
you
listen
with
headphones
Connect
the
headphones
to
the
PHONES
jack
and
set
the
SPEAKERS
buttons
to
OFF.
Watching/listening
to
video
programs
When
you
watch/
listening
to
TV
or
video
programs,
we
recommend
you
play
audio
portion
through
the
receiver
instead
of
your
TV's
speaker.
This
lets
you
take
advantage
of
the
receiver's
surround
sound
effects,
like
Dolby
Pro
Logic
Surround
and
lets
you
use
the
receiver's
remote
to
control
the
audio.
Turn
off
the
speakers
on
your
TV
before
you
start
so
you
can
enjoy
the
surround
sound
from
your
receiver.
To
watch/listening
to
TV
programs,
turn
on
the
TV,
TV
tuner
and
the
receiver
and
press
TV/DBS
on
the
receiver
To
watch
videos,
do
the
following:
1
Press
VIDEO
to
select
the
VCR.
2
Turn
on
the
TV
and
set
the
TV’s
video
input
to
match
your
video
component.
3
Turnon
the
VCR,
and
start
playback.
Using
the
remote
iF
LSJ
The
remote
lets
you
operate
the
receiver
and
the
Sony
components
that
are
connected
to
it.
TV
CONTROL
SYSTEM
OFF
SYSTEM
CONTROL/
FUNCTION
Receiver
Operations
1
Press
one
of
the
SYSTEM
CONTROL/
FUNCTION
buttons
to
select
the
component
you
want
to
use.
The
SYSTEM
CONTROL
/
FUNCTION
buttons
on
the
remote
are
factory-set
as
follows:
To
listen
to
Press
Records
PHONO
Radio
programs
TUNER
Compact
discs
(CD)
cD
Audio
tapes
or
MiniDises
TAPE/MD
(MD)
TV
programs
TY
VHS
Video
tapes
VIDEO
(VTR-3
mode)
If
you
want
to
change
the
factory
setting
of
a
button,
see
page
10.
The
receiver
and
the
selected
component
turn
on.
If
the
component
does
not
turn
on
Press
the
power
switch
on
the
component.
2
Start
playing.
Refer
to
“Remote
Button
Descriptions”
on
page
22
tor
details.
To
turn
off
the
components
Press
SYSTEM
OFF.
You
can
turn
off
the
video
and
audio
components
connected
to
the
SWITCHED
AC
OUTLET
at
the
same
time.
¢
If
you
use
a
Sony
TV
When
you
press
TV
ta
watch
a
TV
program,
the
TV
turns
on
and
switches
to
the
TV
input.
The
TV
also
turns
on
when
you
press
VIDEO
and
switches
to
the
appropriate
video
input.
{f
the
TV
does
not
switch
to
the
appropriate
input
automatically,
press
TV
/
VIDEO.
ute,
e
When
you
watch
TV
without
using
the
receiver
(only
for
Sony
TVs)
Press
TV
CONTROL
to
set
the
remote
to
operate
only
the
TV.
When
you
press
this
button,
the
TV
turns
on
and
switches
to
the
TV
input.
If
the
TV
does
not
switch
to
the
TV
input
automatically,
press
TV/
VIDEO.
Receiver
Operations
Operating
one
component
while
using
=
another
(Background
Operation)
You
can
temporality
operate
other
components
while
listening
to
or
watching
a
program.
Numeric
buttons
BACKGROUND
O
Oo
Q
CO
_
ie)
ix)
es
1)
Hold
down
BACKGROUND.
2
Press
both
the
corresponding
numeric
button
of
the
component
you’
re
going
to
use
(see
the
table
below)
and
one
of
the
following
buttons
at
the
same
time;
VISUAL
POWER,
TV/
VIDEO,
CH
PRESET
+/~,
ANT
TV/VTR,
D.SKIP,
b>, ~@,
WH,
44
/
PP,
HK
/
PP!
11
@.
Example:
To
start
recording
on
a
tape
deck
while
listening
to
a
CD
While
holding
down
BACKGROUND,
press
4
(or
5)
and
press
@
at
the
same
time.
The
numeric
buttons
are
assigned
to
select
the
functions
as
follows:
Numeric
button
Operates
1
CD
player
2
DAT
deck
3
MD
deck
4
Tape
deck
A
5
Tape
deck
B
6
LD
player
7
VCR
(remote
control
mode
VTR
1*)
8
VCR
(remote
control
mode
VTR
2*)
9
VCR
(remote
control
mode
VTR
3*)
0
TV
*
Sony
VCRs
are
operated
witha
VTR1,2o0r3
setting.
These
correspond
to
Beta,
8mm
and
VHS
respectively.
10
Changing
the
factory
setting
ofa
=
function
button
If
the
factory
settings
of
the
FUNCTION
buttons
(page
9)
don’t
match
your
system
components,
you
can
change
them.
For
example,
if
you
have
two
CD
players
and
you
don’t
have
a
tape
deck
or
an
MD
recorder,
you
can
assign
the
TAPE/MD
button
to
your
second
CD
player.
Note
that
the
settings
of
the
TUNER
and
PHONO
buttons
cannot
be
changed.
SYSTEM
CONTROL/
FUNCTION
Numeric
buttons
1
Hold
down
the
SYSTEM
CONTROL
/
FUNCTION
button
whose
function
you
want
to
change
(TAPE/MD,
for
example).
2
Press
the
corresponding
numeric
button
of
the
component
you
want
to
assign
to
the
SYSTEM
CONTROL/
FUNCTION
button
(1
-
CD
player,
for
example).
For
the
numeric
buttons,
see
the
table
in
“Operating
one
component
while
using
another”
on
this
page.
Now
you
can
use
the
TAPE/MD
button
to
control
a
second
CD
player.
To
reset
the
setting
to
the
factory
setting
Repeat
the
above
procedure.
Receiver
Operations
Receiving
Broadcasts
This
receiver
lets
you
enter
a
station’s
frequency
directly
by
using
the
numeric
buttons
(direct
tuning).
If
you
don’t
know
the
frequency
of
the
station
you
want,
see
“Receiving
broadcasts
by
scanning
stations
(automatic
tuning)”
on
this
page.
Before
you
begin,
make
sure
you
have:
¢
Connected
an
FM/AM
antenna
to
the
receiver
as
indicated
on
page
5.
*
Selected
the
appropriate
speaker
system.
(See
“Selecting
the
speaker
system”
on
page
7.)
POWER
Numeric
buttons
MASTER
VOLUME
DIRECT
TUNER
TUNING
FM/AM
+/-
1°
Press
POWER
to
turn
on
the
receiver.
2
=
Press
TUNER.
The
last
received
station
is
tuned
in.
Press
FM/AM
to
select
FM
or
AM
stations.
4
Press
DIRECT.
Press
the
numeric
buttons
to
enter
the
frequency.
Example
1:
FM
102.50
MHz
Exathple
2:AM
1350
kHz
9
0
2
5
a
(You
don’t
have
to
enter
668
&
oR.
bee
6
When
you
tune
in
AM
stations,
adjust
the
direction
of
the
AM
loop
antenna
for
optimum
reception.
To
receive
other
stations
Repeat
Steps
3
to
5.
se
If
the
STEREO
indicator
remains
off
Press
FM
MODE
when
an
FM
stereo
broadcast
is
received.
Bir
itr
etl
~
se
If
an
FM
stereo
program
is
distorted
The
STEREO
indicator
flashes.
Press
FM
MODE
to
change
to
monaural
(MONO).
You
will
not
have
the
stereo
effect
but
the
distortion
will
be
reduced.
To
return
to
stereo
mode,
press
this
button
again.
cay
if
you
cannot
tune
in
a
station
and
the
entered
numbers
are
flashing
Make
sure
you've
entered
the
right
frequency.
If
not,
press
DIRECT
and
re-enter
the
frequency
you
want,
If
the
entered
numbers
still
flash,
the
frequency
is
not
used
in
your
area.
el
To
watch
FM
simulcast
TV
programs
Make
sure
that
you
tune
in
the
simulcast
program
both
on
the
TV
(or
the
VCR)
and
on
the
receiver.
<
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
(to
change
to
9
kHz
intervals,
see
page
18)
Receiving
broadcasts
by
scanning
stations
(automatic
tuning)
If
you
don’t
know
the
frequency
of
the
radio
station
you
want,
you
can
have
the
receiver
scan
all
the
receivable
stations
to
locate
the
one
you
want.
1
Press
TUNER.
The
last
received
station
is
tuned
in.
2
Press
FM/AM
to
select
FM
or
AM.
3
Press
TUNING
+
or
-.
Press
the
+
button
for
a
higher
station
number,
press
the
—
button
for
a
lower
one.
When
you
tune
past
either
end
of
the
band,
the
receiver
automatically
jumps
to
the
opposite
end.
Every
time
a
station
is
received,
the
receiver
stops
scanning.
To
continue
scanning,
press
the
button
again.
11
Receiver
Operations
Presetting
Radio
Stations
You'll
most
likely
want
to
preset
the
receiver
with
the
radio
stations
you
listen
to
often
so
that
you
don’t
have
to
tune
in
the
station
every
time.
The
receiver
can
store
a
total
of
30
FM
or
AM
stations.
You
can
store
the
stations
on
preset
numbers
combining
3
characters
(A,
B,
C)
and
numbers
(0
-
9).
For
example,
you
can
store
a
station
as
preset
number
A1,
B6
or
C9,
etc.
Numeric
buttons
SHIFT
TUNER
MEMORY
1
Press
TUNER.
The
last
received
station
is
tuned
in.
2
=
Tune
in
the
station
you
want.
If
you
are
not
familiar
with
how
to
tune
ina
station,
see
“Receiving
Broadcasts”
on
the
previous
page.
3
Press
MEMORY.
“MEMORY”
appears
for
a
few
seconds.
Do
steps
4
and
5
before
“MEMORY”
goes
out.
4
Press
SHIFT
to
select
a
character
(A,
B
or
C).
Each
time
you
press
SHIFT,
the
letter
“A,”
“B”
or
“C”
appears
in
the
display.
lf
"MEMORY"
disappears,
start
again
from
step
3.
5
While
MEMORY
is
displayed,
press
the
number
you
want
to
use
(0
to
9).
6
Repeat
Steps
2
to
5
to
preset
other
stations.
To
change
a
preset
station
Preset
a
new
station
on
the
number
you
want
to
change.
Note
If
the
AC
power
cord
is
disconnected
for
about
one
week,
the
preset
stations
will
be
cleared
from
the
receiver's
memory,
and
you
will
have
to
preset
the
stations
again.
Tuning
preset
stations
(preset
tuning)
You
can
tune
directly
to
a
preset
station
by
entering
its
preset
number.
If
you
don’t
know
which
stations
are
preset
on
which
numbers,
you
can
tune
by
scanning
the
preset
stations.
1°
Press
TUNER.
The
last
received
station
is
tuned
in.
2
Press
SHIFT
to
select
a
character
(A,
B
or
C),
then
press
the
number.
For
example,
select
A
and
then
press
7
to
tune
in
the
station
preset
as
A7.
:
¢
You
can
tune
by
scanning
the
preset
stations
First
press
TUNER
and
then
press
PRESET
TUNING
+
or
~
to
select
the
station
you
want.
Each
time
you
press
the
buttons,
the
preset
numbers
change
as
follows:
Pee
eae
et
Bat
ee
|
Lg
i
eT
Recording
This
receiver
makes
it
easy
to
record
to
and
from
the
components
connected
to
the
receiver.
You
don’t
have
to
connect
playback
and
recording
components
directly:
once
you
select
a
program
source
on
the
receiver,
you
can
record
and
edit
as
you
normally
would
using
the
controls
on
each
component.
Before
you
begin,
make
sure
you've
connected
all
components
properly.
Function
buttons
Playback
component
(program
source)
Recording
component
(Tape
deck,
MD
recorder,
VCR)
==:
Audio
signal
flow
—™:
Video
signal
flow
Recording
on
an
audio
tape
or
MiniDisc
You
can
record
on
a
cassette
tape
or
MiniDisc
using
the
receiver,
See
the
instruction
manual
of
your
tape
deck
or
MD
recorder
if
you
need
help.
1
Press
one
of
the
function
buttons
to
select
the
program
source.
2
Set
the
component
to
be
ready
for
playing.
For
example,
insert
a
CD
into
the
CD
player.
3
Insert
a
blank
tape
or
disc
into
the
recording
deck
and
adjust
the
recording
level,
if
necessary.
4
Start
recording
on
the
recording
deck
and
then
start
playing
the
component.
Receiver
Operations
Recording
on
a
video
tape
You
can
record
TV
program
or
digital
broadcasting
system
using
the
receiver.
You
can
also
add
audio
from
a
variety
of
audio
sources
when
editing
a
video
tape.
See
your
VCR’s
instruction
manual
if
you
need
help.
1.
Press
TV/DBS
to
select
the
program
source.
2
Set
the
component
to
be
ready
for
playing.
For
example,
turn
on
the
TV
and
TV
tuner.
3
Insert
a
blank video
tape
into
the
VCR
for
recording.
4
Start
recording
on
the
VCR.
Q@
You
can
replace
audio
while
editing
a
video
tape
At
the
point
you
want
to
start
adding
different
sound,
press
another
function
button
(for
example,
CD)
and
start
playback.
The
sound
from
the
selected
component
will
be
recorded
over
the
original
audio.
To
resume
recording
the
original
sound,
press
the
TV/DBS
function
button.
13
14
Using
Surround
Sound
Y
Da
Na
ae
DE
he
Choosing
a
Surround
Mode
You
can
take
advantage
of
surround
sound
simply
by
selecting
one
of
the
three
pre-programmed
surround
modes
according
to
the
type
of
music
you
wish
to
play.
SURROUND
ON/OFF
SURROUND
MODE
SURROUND
ON/OFF
SURROUND
MODE
1
Press
SURROUND
ON/OFF
to
turn
on
the
surround
sound.
One
of
the
SUR
(surround)
MODE
indicators
lights
up
in
the
display.
2
Press
SURROUND
MODE
repeatedly
until
the
indicator
for
the
surround
mode
you
want
lights
up.
Select
the
appropriate
surround
mode
as
follows:
Select
To
PRO
LOGIC*
Decode
pfograms*pracessed
with
Dolby
Surround
and
create
the
atmosphere
of
a
movie
theater.
THEATER
Add
the
acoustic
reflections*ot
a
theater
to
decoded
Dolby
Surround
signals.
HALL
Reproduce
the
acoustics
of
a
rectangular
concert
hall.
Ideal
for
soft,
acoustic
sounds.
*
“DOLBY”
appears
in
the
display.
ay
When
you
use
the
remote
Each
time
you
press
SURROUND
MODE,
surround
mode
changes
as
follows:
7
PRO
LOGIC*
—
THEATER
—-
HALL
a
*
“DOLBY”
appears
in
the
display.
To
turn
off
surround
sound
Press
SURROUND
ON/OFF.
cay
You
can
find
Dolby
Surround-encoded
software
by
looking
at
the
packaging
However,
some
videos
and
laser
dises
may
use
Dolby
Surround
sound
even
if
it’s
not
indicated
on
the
package.
Note
Make
sure
to
select
speaker
A
with
the
SPEAKERS
A
button,
otherwise,
you
can’t
obtain
the
surround
effect.
Adjusting
the
Effect
Level
(for
THEATER
and
HALL
only)
You
can
make
the
surround
sound
more
prominent
by
increasing
the
EFFECT
level.
This
control
lets
you
adjust
the
“presence”
of
the
surround
effect
in
six
steps
(1-6).
1°
Start
playing
a
programme
source.
2
Press
DELAY
TIME/EFFECT
to
select
the
level
you
prefer.
The
effect
level
(“EFFECT
1”
...
“EFFECT
6”)
appears
on
the
display.
Note
Changing
the
effect
level
may
not
produce
major
variations
in
the
surround
effect
when
used
with
certain
playback
sources.
Using
Surround
Sound
Selecting
the
center
mode
Ree
SSS
es
are
Getting
the
Most
Out
of
Dolby
The
receiver
offers
you
four
center
modes:
Phantom,
3
Pro
Logic
Surround
Sound
Channel
Logic,
Normal,
and
Wide.
Each
mode
is
designed
for
a
different
speaker
configuration.
Select
To
obtain
the
best
possible
Dolby
Pro
Logic
Surround
the
mode
that
best
suits
your
speaker's
system
sound,
first
select
the
center
mode
according
to
the
configuration:
speaker
system
you
have.
Then,
adjust
each
speaker
volume
and
delay
time.
1
Press
SURROUND
ON/OFF
to
turn
on
surround
sound.
Note
that
you
must
have
at
least
one
additional
pair
of
speakers
and/or
one
center
speaker
to
do
the
following
2
Press
SURROUND
MODE
repeatedly
to
select
the
adjustments.
Dolby
surround
sound
field
(PRO
LOGIC
or
THEATER
mode).
CENTER
SURROUND
SURROUND
CENTER
MODE
ON/OFF
MODE
LEVEL
+/-
3
Press
CENTER
MODE
repeatedly
until
the
center
mode
you
want
appears
in
the
display.
Select
the
center
mode
as
follows:
If
you
have
Select
So
that
Front
and
rear
PHANTOM
The
sound
of
the
speakers,
no
center
channel
is
center
speaker
output
from
the
front
DELAY
TIME/
REAR
speakers.
EFFECT
LEVEL
+/-
Front
and
center
3
CH
LOGIC
The
sound
of
the
rear
speakers,
no
rear
(3
Channel
channel
is
output
SURROUND SURROUND
speaker
Logic)
from
the
front
ON/OFF
AL
|
MODE
speakers.
CH
Front
and
rear
NORMAL
The
bass
sound
of
the
DELAY
TIME
TEST
TONE
speakers,
and
a
center
channel
is
small
center
output
from
the
front
REAR
speaker
speakers
(because
a
LEVEL
+/-
small
speaker
cannot
CENTER
produce
enough
LEVEL
+/-
bass).
Front
and
rear
WIDE
For
“complete”
*
i
speakers,
and
a
Dolby
Pro
Logic
large
center
Surround
sound.
speaker
(continued)
15
16
Using
Surround
Sound
Adjusting
the
speaker
volume
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
don’t
have
to
adjust
the
speaker
volume.)
Using
the
controls
on
the
remote
lets
you
adjust
the
volume
level
from
your
listening
position.
1
Press
TEST
TONE
on
the
remote.
You
will
hear
the
test
tone
from
each
speaker
sequentially.
2
Adjust
the
volume
level
so
that
the
test
tone
from
each
speaker
is
at
the
same
level
from
your
listening
position.
*
To
adjust
the
level
of
center
speaker,
press
CENTER
LEVEL
+
or
-
on
the
remote.
*
To
adjust
the
level
of
rear
speakers,
press
REAR
LEVEL
+
or
-
on
the
remote.
3
Press
TEST
TONE
on
the
remote
to
turn
off
the
test
tone.
oi
You
can
adjust
all
speakers
at
one
time
Adjust
MASTER
VOL
on
the
remote
or
MASTER
VOLUME
on
the
receiver
¢
You
can
also
adjust
the
volume
level
with
the
controls
on
the
receiver
After
pressing
TEST
TONE
on
the
remote,
press
REAR
LEVEL
+
or
-
and
CENTER
LEVEL
+
or
~
to
adjust
the
level
of
the
rear
and
center
speakers
respectively.
we
¢
You
can
increase
the-output+evel
of
the
rear
speakers
The
adjustment
range
of
the
rear
speakers
is
preset
from
~15
to
+10,
but
you
can
shift
the
range
up
5
levels
(-10
to
+15).
Hold
down
CENTER
MODE
on
the
receiver
while
turning
on
the
power
until
“GAIN
UP”
appears
on
the
display.
The
values
for
the
rear
level
remain
fixed
at
-15
to
+10
in
the
display,
but
you
will
be
able
to
hear
the
difference
in
the
actual
output
level.
To
reset
the
rear
level
adjustment
range,
repeat
this
procedure
to
display
“NORMAL”.
Adjusting
the
delay
time
You
can
make
the
surround
sound
more
effective
by
delaying
the
output
from
the
rear
speakers
(delay
time).
You
can
select
from
three
delay
times,
S
(15
mS),
M
(20
mS),
and
L
(30
mS).
For
example,
if
you've
placed
the
rear
speakers
in
a
large
room
or
apart
from
your
listening
position,
set
the
delay
time
shorter.
1
Start
playing
a
program
source
encoded
with
Dolby
Surround
sound.
2
Press
DELAY
TIME
on
the
remote
or
DELAY
TIME/EFFECT
on
the
receiver
repeatedly
to
choose
the
delay
time
parameter.
The
current
delay
time
appears
in
the
display,
such
as
“DELAY
S,”
“DELAY
M"
or
“DELAY
L.”
Note
Select
the
PRO
LOGIC
mode
when
you
adjust
the
delay
time
using
DELAY
TIME/EFFECT
on
the
receiver.
Additional
In
formation
aa
ee
ra)
Troubleshooting
If
you
experience
any
of
the
following
difficulties
while
using
the
receiver,
use
this
troubleshooting
guide
to
help
you
remedy
the
problem.
Should
any
problem
persist,
consult
your
nearest
Sony
dealer.
There’s
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.
>
Press
MUTING
on
the
remote
if
“MUTING”
is
displayed.
=
The
protective
device
on
the
receiver
has
been
activated
because
of
a
short
circuit.
(“PROTECT”
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.
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.
=
Select
the
appropriate
center
mode
(see
page
15).
=>
Adjust
the
speaker
volume
appropriately
(see
page
16).
No
sound
or
only
a
very
low-level
sound
is
heard
from
the
rear
speakers.
=™
Select
the
appropriate
center
mode
(see
page
15).
“>
Adjust
the
speaker
volume
appropriately
(see
page
16).
=>
Make
sure
you
turn
on
the
sound
field
surround
mode
function.
.
Radio
stations
cannot
be
tuned
in.
=>
Check
that
the
antennas
are
connected
securely,
Adjust
the
antennas
and
connect
an
outdoor
antenna
if
necessary.
=
The
signal
strength
of
the
stations
is
too
weak
(when
you
tune
in
with
automatic
tuning).
Use
direct
tuning.
=>
Make
sure
you
set
the
tuning
interval
correctly
(when
you
tune
in
AM
stations
with
automatic
tuning)
(see
pages
1]
and
18).
=
No
stations
have
been
preset
or
the
preset
stations
have
been
cleared
(when
you
tune
in
with
scanning
preset
stations).
Preset
the
stations
(see
page
12).
Surround
effect
cannot
be
obtained.
=
Make
sure
you
turn
on
the
sound
field
function.
=>
Make
sure
that
the
front
speakers
are
connected
to
the
SPEAKERS
A
terminal.
™
Make
sure
that
SPEAKERS
A
and
B
buttons
are
depressed
when
two
sets
of
front
speakers
are
used.
No
picture
or
an
unclear
picture
is
seen
on
the
TV
screen.
=>
Select
the
appropriate
function
on
the
receiver,
=>
Place
your
TV
away
from
the
audio
components.
Recording
cannot
be
made.
=>
Check
that
the
components
are
connected
correctly.
The
remote
does
not
function.
=>
Point
the
remote
at
the
remote
sensor
on
the
receiver.
=>
Remove
the
obstacles
in
the
path
of
the
remote
and
the
receiver.
=
Replace
both
batteries
in
the
remote
with
new
ones
if
they
are
weak.
=>
Make
sure
you
select
the
correct
function
on
the
remote.
17
Additional
information
Specifications
Audio
power
specifications
POWER
OUTPUT
AND
TOTAL
HARMONIC
DISTORTION
With
8-ohm
load,
both
channels
driven,
from
20
-
20,000
Hz,
rated
100
watts
(STR-DE505/D4502),
80
watts
(STR-DE405)
or
...
60
watts
(STR-D350Z)
per
channel
minimum
RMS
power,
with
no
more
than
0.09
%
total
harmonic
distortion
from
150
milliwatts
to
rated
output.
Amplifier
section
Surround
mode
(8
ohms
at
1
kHz,
THD
0.8
%)
Front:
STR-DE505/
D450Z:
100
W/ch
STR-DE405:
80
W/ch
STR-D350Z:
60
W/ch
Center:
STR-DE505
/
D450Z:
100
W
STR-DE405:
80
W
STR-D350Z:
60
W
(only
in
the
PRO
LOCIG
mode)
Rear:
STR-DES05
/
D450Z:
100
W
STR-DE405:
80
W
STR-D350Z:
60
W
Dynamic
power
8
ohms:
output
STR-DE505
/
D450Z:
150
W
+
150
W
STR-DE405:
125
W
+
125
W
STR-D350Z:
95
W
+95
W
4
ohms:
STR-DE505
/
D450Z:
210
W
+210
W
STR-DE405:
165
W
+
165
W
STR-D350Z:
130
W
+
130
W
18
Frequency
PHONO:
RIAA
response
equalization
curve
+0.5
dB
CD,
TAPE/
MD,
VIDEO:
10
Hz
-
50
kHz
+1
dB
Inputs
Sensitivity
Impedance
S/N
(weighting
network,
input
level)
PHONO
2.5
mV
50
74
dB
(MM)
kilohms
72
dB*
(A,
2.5
mV)
cD
200
mV
TAPE/
50
82
dB
MD,
kilohms
82
dB*
Ti
150
mV
(A,
150
mV)
DBS,
VIDEO
*
‘78
IHF
Outputs
TAPE/MD
REC
OUT:
Voltage
150
mV,
Impedance
10
kilohms
VIDEO
AUDIO
OUT:
Voltage
150
mV,
Impedance
10
kilohms
MIX
AUDIO
OUT
(STR-DES505
only)
Voltage:
2
V
Impedance:
10
kilohms
PHONES:
Accepts
low
and
high
impedance
headphones
Muting
Full
mute
BASS
BOOST
+10
dB
at
70
Hz
TONE
+8
dB
at
100
Hz
and
10
kHz
FM
tuner
section
Tuning
range
Antenna
terminals
Sensitivity
Usable
sensitivity
SIN
Harmonic
distortion
at
1
kHz
Separation
Frequency
response
Selectivity
87.5
-
108.0
MHz
75
ohms,
unbalanced
300
ohms,
unbalanced
Mono:
18.3
dBf,
4.5
pV
Stereo:
38.3
dBf,
45
nV
11.2
dBE,
2
nV
(IHF)
Mono:
76
dB
Stereo:
70
dB
Mono:
0.3
%
Stereo:
0.5%
45
dB
at
1
kHz
0.5
30
Hz-15kHz-_,
dB
60
dB
at
400
kHz
AM
tuner
section
With
10
kHz
interval**:
530
-
1710
kHz
With
9
kHz
interval:
531
-
1710
kHz
Tuning
range
Antenna
Loop
antenna
Usable
sensitivity
50
dB/m
(at
1,000
kHz
or
999
kHz)
SIN
54
dB
(at
50
mV/m)
Harmonic
0.5
%
(50
mV/m,
distortion
400
Hz)
Selectivity
At9
kHz:
35
dB
At
10
kHz:
40
dB
“
You
can
change
the
AM
tuning
interval
to
9
kHz.
After
tuning
in
any
AM
station,
turn
off
the
receiver.
Hold
down
the
TUNING
+
button
and
press
the
POWER
button.
All
preset
stations
will
be
erased
when
you
change
the
interval.
To
reset
the
interval
to
10
kHz,
repeat
the
procedure.
Video
section
Inputs
VIDEO,
TV
/
DBS:
1
Vp-p
75
ohms
VIDEO:
1
Vp-p
75
ohms
MONITOR:
1
Vp-p
75
ohms
Outputs
General
System
Tuner
section:
PLL
quartz-locked
digital
synthesizer
system
Preamplifier
section:
Low-noise
NF
type
equalizer
Power
amplifier
section:
Pure-complimentary
SEPP
Power
120
V
AC,
60
Hz
requirements
STR-DE505
/D450Z:
200
W
STR-DE405:
165
W
STR-D350Z:
150
W
Power
consumption
AC
outlets
1
switched,
total
120
W/
1A
Max
17x
57/sx
11
°/s
inches
(430
x
148
x
295
mm)
Dimensions
STR-DE505
/
D450Z:
7.3
kg
(16
lb
1
oz)
STR-DE405
/
D350Z:
6.5
kg
(14
ib
5
oz)
Mass
Approx.)
FM
wire
antenna
(1)
AM
loop
antenna
(1)
Remote
controller
(remote)
(1)
Size
AA
(R6)
batteries
(2)
Supplied
accessories
Design
and
specifications
are
subject
to
change
without
notice.
|
Additional
information
Ee
ees
Glossary
Center
mode
Setting
of
speakers
to
enhance
Dolby
Pro
Logic
Surround
mode.
To
obtain
the
best
possible
surround
sound,
select
one
of
the
following
four
center
modes
according
to
your
speaker
system
«
NORMAL
mode
Select
NORMAL
mode
it
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
Center
Front
speaker
Front
speaker
(L)
speaker
(R)
a
a
pans
ae
ce
hss
“Bey
cs
“hp
Rear
Rear
speaker
(L)
speaker
(R)
¢
WIDE
mode
Select
WIDE
mode
if
vou
have
front
and
rear
speakers
and
a
large
center
speaker
With
the
WIDE
mode,
you
can
take
full
advantage
of
Dolby
Surround
sound
Center
speaker
Front
speaker
(R)
Front
speaker
(L)
Th
EN
ci
Be
Rear
Rear
:
speaker
(L)
speaker
(R)
*
PHANTOM
mode
Select
PHANTOM
mode
if
you
have
front
and
rear
speakers
but
no
center
speaker.
The
sound
of
the
center
channet?
is
output
fram
the
front
speakers.
Front Front
speaker
(L)
speaker
(R)
at
~
Sek
(tax)
(fie
4
off
Rear
Rear
speaker
(L)
speaker
(R)
*
3
CH
LOGIC
mode
Selvet
3
CH
LOGIC
mode
if
vou
have
front
and
center
speakers
but
no
rear
speaker
The
sound
ot
the
rear
channel
is
output
from
the
front
speakers
to
let
you
experience
some
of
the
surreund
sound
without
using
rear
speakers.
Center
Front
speaker
speaker
(R)
Front
speaker
(L)
Delay
time
Time
lag
between
the
surround
sound
output
trom
front
speakers
and
rear
speakers.
By
adjusting
the
delay
time
of
the
rear
speakers,
you
can
obtain
the
fecling
of
presence.
Make
the
delay
time
tonger
when
you
have
placed
the
rear
speakers
ina
small
room
or
close
to
vour
listening
position,
and
make
it
shorter
when
you
have
placed
them
ina
large
room
or
apart
from
your
listening
position,
Direct
tuning
Tuning
method
to
let
vou
directly
enter
a
station's
frequency
using
the
numeric
buttons,
Use
this
method
if
vou
know
the
frequeney
of
the
station
vou
want
Dolby
Pro
Logic
Surround
Decoding
system
of
Dolby
Surround
sound
stondardized
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,
To
take
advantage
of
Dolby
Pra
Logic.
vou
should
have
at
Jeast
one
pair
of
rear
speakers
and/or
one
center
speaker.
You
also
need
to
select
the
appropriate
center
mode
to
enjoy
a
full
effect.
Dolby
Surround
Encoding
and
Uveoding
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
TY
programs
and
produces
sound
effects
and
echoes
that
make
the
action
seem
to
envelop
you
The
receiver
offers
Dolby
Surround
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
Dalby
Pro
Logic
Surround
sound
Preset
station
A
radio
broadcasting
station
that
is
stored
in
memory
of
the
receiver,
Once
you
“preset”
stations,
you
no
longer
have
to
tune
in
the
stations.
ach
preset
station
is
assigned
its
own
preset
number,
which
lets
you
tune
them
in
quickly
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
Early
reflections
Reverberation
f
Zz
oe
Direct
sound
*
Transition
of
sound
from
rear
speakers
Direct
sound
Early
Level’
reflections
Reverberation
Early
reflection
time
Time
Test
tone
Signal
given
out
by
the
receiver
for
adjusting,
the
speaker
volume.
The
test
tone
will
come
out
as
follows:
*
in
a
system
with
a
center
speaker
(NORMAL/WIDE/3
CH
LOGIC
modes)
The
test
tone
iy
output
from
the
front
L
(left),
center,
front
R
(right),
and
rear
speakers
in
succession
Front
(L)
Center
Front
(R)
ee
3
CH
LOGIC
>)
Rear
(L,R)
NORMAL/WIDE
¢
Ina
system
without
a
center
speaker
(PHANTOM
mode)
The
test
tone
is
output
from
the
front
and
the
rear
speakers
alternately
Front
(L,
R)
|
»]
Rear
(L,
R)
fe
PHANTOM
19
20
A,
B
Adjusting
delay
time
16
speaker
volume
16
tone
9
volume
8
Antenna
hookups
5
Audio
component
hookups.
5,
Automatic
tuning
11
Background
operation
10
Center
mode
15,
19
NORMAL
mode
_
15,
19
PHANTOM
made
15,
19
3
CH
LOGIC
mode
15,
19
WIDE
mode
15,
19
Connecting.
See
Hookups
Delay
time
16,
19
Direct
tuning
11,
19
Dolby
Pro
Logic
Surround
19
getting
the
most
out
of
15
Dolby
Surround
sound
14,
19
center
mode
16,
19
Dubbing.
See
Recording
E,
F,G
Editing.
See
Recording
H,
1,
J,
K,
L,
M
Hookups
AC
power
cord
8
antennas
5
audio
components
5,
6
overview
4
speakers
6,7
video
component
7
N,
O
NORMAL
mode
15,
19
PHANTOM
mode
_
15,
19
Preset
station
[9
Presetting
radio
stations
12
Preset
tuning
12
Program
source
selecting
8,9
Quick
reference
guide
23
Random
Music
Sensor
22
Rear
panel
5, 6,
7,
8,
21
Receiving
broadcasts
directly
11
using
preset
stations
12
Recording
onatape
13
ona
video
tape
13
Remote
buttons
9,
10,
22
background
operation
10
Scanning
preset
stations
12
radio
stations
11
Selecting
a
program
source
8
using
the
remote
9
Speakers
connection
6,
7
impedance
18
placement
6
selecting
speaker
system
7
Storing
radio
stations.
See
Presetting
Surround
sound
14,
19
Test
tone
16,
19
3
CH
LOGIC
mode
15,
19
Troubleshooting
17
Tuning.
See
Receiving
broadcasts
U
Unpacking
4
V
Video
component
hookups
7
W,
X,
Y,
Z
Watching
/
listening
to
video
programs
9
WIDE
mode
15,
19
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