Sony STR-DE515 User manual

SONY.
3-859-657-21(3)
FM Stereo
FM-AM
Receiver
Operating Instructions
STR-DE515
STR-DE415
STR-DE315
STR-D460Z an =
_ STR-D360Z

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WARNING
—To prevent fire or shock
hazard, do not expose
the unit to rain or
moisture.
CAUTION TO REDUCE THE AISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
(00 MOT REMOVE COVER (OF BACK)
NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS #4S:0€
REFER BERVICIN TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
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 for a
Class B digital device, pursuant to Part
15 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 tor 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 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
product.
Model No. STR-DE515/STR-DE415/
STR-DE315 /STR-D460Z/
STR-D360Z
Serial No.
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Precautions
On safety
¢ Should any solid object or liquid fall
into the cabinet, unplug the receiver
and have it checked by qualitied
personnel before operating it any
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.
¢ It 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. (US model only)
* 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 7
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 vou have any question or problem
concerning your receiver, please
consult your nearest Sony dealer.
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About This Manual
The instructions in this manual are for
models STR-DE515, STR-DE415,STR-
DE315, STR-D460Z and STR-D360Z .
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-DE515
is the model used for illustration
purposes, any difference in operation is
clearly indicated in the text, for
example,
“STR-DE515 only”.
Type of differences
Model
Featur
MIX AUDIO
QUT
WOOFER e
5.1/DVD e e
WIRELESS
REAR e
SPEAKER
VIDEO
MONITOR
DE515 DE415 DE315 D4602 03602
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
7 the remote to do the task.
st. Indicates hints and tips for
making the task easier.
This receiver has the Dolby Surround
system.
Manufactured under license from Dolby
Laboratories Licensing Corporation.
“Dolby ,” “Pro Logic” and the double-D :
symbol are trademarks of Dolby
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
Rear Panel Descriptions 21
Remote Button Descriptions 22
*Quick Reference Guide 23

Getting Started
Hookups
The arrow => indicates signal flow.
CD player Receiver CD player
Turntable Receiver Turntable
(except
STR-DE315 US)
¢ If your turntable has an earth lead
To prevent hum, connect the earth lead to the + ground
terminal on the receiver.
Tape deck or MD recorder
Receiver 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 (STR-DE515/DE415/D460Z
only). For specific locations of the terminals, see the
illustration below.
WOOFER (STR- MIX AUDIO OUT
DE515/D460Z only) (STR-DE415 only) FRONT SPEAKERS A
SURROUND SURROUND
SPEAKERS REAR SPEAKER CENTER
For optimum surround sound effect, place vour
speakers as shown below.
Rear speaker
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What cords will | need?
Speaker cord (not supplied) (1 for each speaker)
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(-) (-)
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
(R) Receiver Centerspeaker (Lt)
Note (except STR-DE515/D460Z)
Be sure to connect the both rear speakers (L and R).
No sound is heard if only one speaker is connected.
Active woofer (STR-DE515/D460Z/DE415 only)
STR-DE515/D4602 STR-DE415
Receiver Active woofer Receiver Active woofer
Wireless rear Speaker (STR-DE515 only)
* When using an optional Sony Wireless Speaker System,
connect the transmitter to the WIRELESS REAR SPEAKER
connector. cal
Note o
¢ Do not connect any other component.
¢ Wireless rear speaker does not function under stereo
mode, DOLBY (3CH LOGIC) and C. STUDIO A/B (3CH
LOGIC) mode.

"@ If you have an additional front speaker system
Connect them to the FRONT SPEAKERS B terminals.
¢ If your TV monitor uses separate speakers
You can connect one of them to the SURROUND
SPEAKER CENTER terminals for use with Dolby Pro
Logic Surround sound (see page 15).
Selecting the speaker system
To drive the speakers, select the speaker system as
follows:
SS
To drive Depress SPEAKERS button
Speaker system A (connected
to the FRONT SPEAKERS A A
terminals)
Speaker system B (connected -
to the FRONT SPEAKERS B B
terminals)
Both speaker systems A and
B (series connection) A+B
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.
Where do | 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
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.
5.1/DVD
(STR-DE515/
04602 only) TV/DBS MONITOR (except STR-DE315)
VIDEO
What cables will | need?
* Audio/video cable (not supplied) (1 for each TV tuner or
Digital broadcasting system; 2 for the VCR)
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Getting Started
¢ Video cable (not supplied) (1 for a TV monitor)
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Hookups
The arrow => indicates signal flow.
TV/DBS TV tuner or Digital
Receiver broadcasting system
* STR-DE515/D460Z/DE415/D360Z only
MONITOR (except STR-DE315)
Receiver TV monitor
VCR
* STR-DE515/D4602/DE415/D360Z only
DVD player/AC-3 decoder (STR-DE515/D460Z only)
"& You can play decoded Dolby Digital AC-3
soundtracks through the speakers connected to the
amplifier.
If you have a Dolby Digital AC-3 decoder you can
amplify a decoded Dolby Digital AC-3 soundtrack with
the following connections.
Dolby Digital AC-3
Receiver decoder (etc.)

Getting Started
Where do | go next?
Go on te the next section to connect the AC power cord and
complete your home theater systent.
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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 audiv 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 vou turn on/
off the receiver. SWITCHED AC OUTLET
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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 (US model) or 100 watts (Australian model). 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.
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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.
Receiver operations
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Selecting a Component
To listen to or watch a connected component, first
select the function on the receiver or with the remote.
Before vou begin, make sure you 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 5.1/DVD
1 Press POWER to turn on the receiver.
2 Press a function button to select the component
vou want to use:
To listen to or watch Press
Records PHONO (Except STR-
DE315 (US))
Radio programs TUNER
Compact dises (CD) cD
Audio tapes or MiniDiscs TAPE/MD
(MD)
TV programs or Digital TV/DBS
broadcasting system
Video tapes VIDEO
DVD player/AC-3 decoder 5.1 / DVD (STR-DE515/
D460Z only)
3 Turn on 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 contro] on the TV.

To Do this
Mute the sound Press MUTING on the remote.
Press again to restore the
sound
Reinforce the bass Press BASS BOOST to turn on
the BASS BOOST indicator.
Adjust the balance Turn the BALANCE control
left or right.
Adjust the tone quality Adjust the BASS and TREBLE
controls,
cay When you listen with headphones
Connect the headphones to the PHONES jack and set
the SPEAKERS, buttons to OFF.
rer 5.1 / DVD mode (STR-DE515/D4602Z only)
When you are listening to 5.1/DVD mode, BASS,
TREBLE, BASE BOOST and SURROUND do not
function.
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: a -
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 Turn on the VCR, and start playback.
Using the remote ri
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 or Press
watch
Records PHONO (Except STR-DE315 (US))
Radio programs TUNER
Compact dises (CD) CD
TAPE/MD
(INITIAL-TAPE B MODE)
Audio tapes or
MiniDises (MD)
TV programs TV
VHS Video tapes VIDEO
(VTR-3 mode) :
DVD Player/AC-3 CD and PHONO (STR-DE515/
decoder D460Z only)
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
for 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.
ube
"@ If you use a Sony TV
When you press TV to 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.
If the TV does not switch to the appropriate input
automatically, press TV/ VIDEO.
Key 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
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BACKGROUND
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, >, ~@, ©,
<4 /PP, 4 /P>i, 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
>10 DBS ;
Enter DVD
* Sony VCRs are operated with a VTR 1, 2 ar 3 setting.
These correspond to Beta, 8mm and VHS respectively.
Changing the factory setting of a >=
function button i
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.

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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.)
EXCEPT STR-DE315 (US)
POWER NUMERIC BUTTONS MASTER VOLUME
TUNING FM/AM DIRECT TUNER
+/-
STR-DE315 (US only)
POWER NUMERIC BUTTONS MASTER VOLUME
TUNING FM/AM DIRECT TUNER
+/-
1. Press POWER to turn on the receiver.
2 Press TUNER.
‘The last received station is tuned in.
Press FM or AM to select FM or AM stations.
4 Press DIRECT.
Press the numeric buttons to enter the frequency.
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Receiver Operations
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.
e If the STEREO indicator remains off
Press FM MODE when an FM stereo broadcast is
received.
cer 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.
¢ 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.
¢ 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.
ute,
’ 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 (US model)
9 kHz intervals (Australian model)
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 or 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.

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Receiver Operations
Presetting Radio Stations
You'll most likely want to preset the receiver with the
radio stations vou 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, ©) and numbers (0 - 9). For example, you can store a
station as preset number A1, B6 or C9, ete.
EXCEPT STR-DE315 (US)
PRESET TUNING NUMERIC BUTTONS
MEMORY _ SHIFT TUNER
STR-DE315 (US only)
NUMERIC BUTTONS
* PRESET MEMORY SHIFT TUNER
TUNING
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, Bor C), then
press the number. :
For example, select A and then press 7 to tune in
the station preset as A7.
cag 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:
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