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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Red (R) my EP Red (R)
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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(You don’t have to enter
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5 5 5
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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Recording
This receiver makes it easv 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
Recording component
(Tape deck, MD recorder,
VCR)
Playback component
(program source)
===: 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 plaving.
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.
e 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.
Note:
You cannot record the audio and video signal during
5.1/DVD mode.
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Using Surround Sound
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 MODE SURROUND ON/OFF
EFFECT/DELAY TIME SET-UP
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 programs processed with Dolby
* : Surround and create the atmosphere of a
movie theater.
Cc. STUDIO Add the acoustic reflections of a cinema
studio to decoded Dolby Surround signals.
HALL Reproduce the acoustics of a rectangular
concert hall. Ideal for soft, acoustic sounds.
* “DOLBY” appears in the display.
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When you use the remote
Each time you press SURROUND MODE, surround
mode changes as follows:
STR-DE515/D460Z only
PRO LOGIC* + C. STUDIO AC. STUDIO B
LARGE HALL** +—SMALL HALL**
STR-DE415/DE315/D360Z only
> PRO LOGIC* — C. STUDIO — HALL 7
* “DOLBY” appeats in the display.
**°S HALL” and “L HALL” appears in the display.
To tarn off surround sound
Press SURROUND ON/OFF.
¢ You can find Dolby Surround-encoded software by
looking at the packaging
However, some videos and laser discs 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 C. STUDIO
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 EFFECT/DELAY TIME 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.

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Getting the Most Out of Dolby
Pro Logic Surround Sound
To obtain the best possible Dolby Pro Logic Surround
sound, first select the center mode according to the
speaker system you have. Then, adjust each speaker
volume and delay time.
Note that you must have at least one additional pair of
speakers and/or one center speaker to do the following
adjustments.
CENTER SURROUND SURROUND
LEVEL +/- MODE ON/OFF
REAR " EFFECT/ SET-UP
LEVEL +/- DELAY TIME
SURROUND SURROUND
ON/OFF | | MODE
CO
TEST TONE
DELAY TIME
REAR
LEVEL +/-
CENTER
LEVEL +/-
Using Surround Sound
Selecting the center mode
The receiver offers you four center modes: Phantom, 3
Channel Logic, Normal, and Wide. Each mode is
designed for a different speaker configuration. Select
the mode that best suits your speaker's system
configuration:
1 Press SURROUND ON/OFF to turn on surround
sound.
2 Press SURROUND MODE repeatedly to select the
Dolby surround sound field (PRO LOGIC or
C. STUDIO mode).
3 Press SET-UP repeatedly until the set-up you
want appears in the display. Select the set-up as
follows:
If you have Select So that
Front and rear
speakers, no
center speaker
PHANTOM The sound of the
center channel is
output from the front
speakers.
Front and center 3 CH LOGIC
speakers, no rear (3 Channel
speaker Logic)
The sound’ of the rear
channel is output
from the front
speakers.
NORMAL The bass sound of the
speakers, and a center channel is
small center output from the front
speaker speakers (because a
small speaker cannot
produce enough
bass).
Front and rear
Front and rear WIDE
speakers, and a
large center
speaker
For “complete”
Dolby Pro Logic
Surround sound.
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Using Surround Sound
Adjusting the speaker volume
The test tone feature lets vou set the volume of vour
speakers to the same level. (If all of vour speakers have
equal performance, you don’t have to adjust the
speaker volume.)
Using the controls on the remote lets you adjust the
votume level from vour listening position.
1
Select the PRO LOGIC mode (see “Choosing a
Surround Mode” on page 14) and select the
appropriate center mode (see “Selecting the
Center Mode” on page 15).
Press TEST TONE on the remote.
You will hear the test tone from each speaker
sequentially.
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.
Press TEST TONE on the remote to turn off the
test tone.
¢ You can adjust all speakers at one time
Adjust MASTER VOL on the remote or MASTER
VOLUME on the receiver.
cay 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.
Y You can increase the output level 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.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”. rt
Adjusting the delay time
You can make the surround sound more effective by
delaying the output trom the rear speakers (delay
time). You can select from three delay times, $ (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
vour listening position, set the delay time shorter.
1
Start playing a program source encoded with
Dolby Surround sound.
Press DELAY TIME on the remote or EFFECT/
DELAY TIME on the receiver repeated|y 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 EFFECT/DELAY TIME on the receiver.

Additional Information
Troubleshooting
If vou 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. (see page 7)
Press MUTING on the remote if “MUTING”
is displayed. .
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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 vou 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 11 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.
Pressing TV CONTROL sets the remote to
operate the TV only. In this case, press one of
the SYSTEM CONTROL FUNCTION buttons
before operating the receiver (etc.).
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Additional information
bo a i
Specifications
Audio power specifications
~ (USA only)
POWER OUTPUT AND TOTAL
HARMONIC DISTORTION
With 8-ohm load, both
channels driven, from 20 -
20,000 Hz, rated 100 watts
(STR-DE515/D460Z/DE415/
D360Z), or 60 watts (STR-
D315) per channel minimum
RMS power, with no more
than 0.09 % total harmonic
distortion from 250
milliwatts to rated output.
Amplifier section
Stereo mode (8 ohms at 20 Hz
20 kHz Jess than 0.09%
total harmonic distortion)
100W + LOOW
(STR-DES15/DE415/
D460Z/1D360Z)
60W + 60W
(STR-DE315)
(8 ohms at 1 kHz, THD
0.8 %)
Front:
STR-DE515/D460Z:
100 W/ch
a STR-DE415 /D360Z:
100 W/ch
STR-DE315:
60 W/ch
Center: (Pro Logic Mode)
STR-DE515/D460Z:
100 W
STR-DE415 /D360Z:
100 W
STR-DE315:
60 W
Surround mode
Rear: .
STR-DE515/D460Z:
50 W/ch
STR-DE415 /D360Z:
100 W
STR-DE315:
60 W
5.1/DVD* mode (8 ohm at 1 KHz, THD
0.8%)
Front:
Center:
Rear:
100W/ch
100W/ch
SOW /ch
S ohms:
STR-DES15 /D46002Z:
150 W + 150 W
STR-DEATS /D3602:
Dynamic power
output
(For US only)
145 W +145 W
STR-DE3 15:
100 W + 100 W
4 ohms: ,
‘ STR-DES15/D460Z:
200 W + 200 W
STR-DE415 /D360Z:
190 W + 190 W
STR-DE315:
145 W +145 W
Frequency PHONO™: RIAA
response equalization curve
+0.5 dB
TV /DBS, CD, TAPE/
MD, VIDEO, 5.1/
DVD*
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
5.1/DVD*
50 82 dB
TAPEIMD, 150 mV iiohms 82 dB*
DBS, VIDEO (A, 150 mV)
*’78 THF
Outputs TAPE/MD REC OUT:
Voltage 150 mV,
Impedance 10 kilohms
VIDEO AUDIO OUT:
Voltage 150 mV,
Impedance 10 kilohms
WOOFER/MIX AUDIO
OUT (STR-DE515/
DE415/D460Z)
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 87.5 - 108.0 MHz
Antenna _ + + 75 ohms, unbalanced
terminals 300 ohms, balanced
(US model)
75 ohms, unbalanced
ts (Australian model)
Sensitivity
Usable sensitivity
SIN
Harmonic
distortion at
1 KHz Seperation
Frequency
response
Selectivity
Mono: 18.3 dBf, 4.5 pV
Stereo: 38.3 dBf, 45 uV
11.2 dBE, 2 tV (HF)
Mono: 76 dB
Stereo: 70 dB
Mono: 0.3 %
Stereo: 0.5 %
45 dB at 1 kHz
30 Hz - 15 kHz") "dB
60 dB at 400 kHz
AM tuner section
Tuning range
Antenna
Usable sensitivity
SIN
Harmonic
distortion
Selectivity
Video section
Inputs
Outputs
General
System
Power
requirements
Power
consumption
US MODEL:
530 - 1710 KHz.
(10kHz STEP)
AUSTRALIAN MODEL:
531-1602 kHz —
(9 kHz STEP }
Loop antenna
50 dB/m (at 1,000 kHz or
999 kHz)
54 dB (at 50 mV/m)
0.5 % (50 mV/m,
400 Hz)
At 9 kHz: 35 dB
At 10 kHz: 40 dB
VIDEO, TV/DBS, 5.1/
DVD*:
1 Vp-p 75 ohms
VIDEO:
1 Vp-p 75 ohms
MONITOR:
1 Vp-p 75 ohms
Tuner section: PLL
quartz-locked digital
synthesizer system
Preamplifier section:
Low-noise NF type
equalizer
Power amplifier section:
Pure-complimentary
SEPP
US:
120 V AC, 60 Hz
AUSTRALIA:
240 V AC, 50/60 Hz.
STR-DE515/D460Z (US):
230 W
STR-DE415/D360Z (US):
190 W
STR-D315 (US):
150 W

AC outlets US MODEL:
I switched, total 120 W/TA
Max
AUSTRALIAN MODEL:
1 switched, total 100 W
17x57/xx 11 4/s inches
(430 x 148 x 295 mm)
Dimensions
Mass (Approx.) STR-DE515/D460Z:
7.3 kg (16 Ib 1 07)
STR-DE415/D360Z:
6.5 kg (14 Ib 5 07)
STR-DE315:
6.5 kg (14 Ib 5 oz)
FM wire antenna (1)
AM loop antenna, (1)
Remote controller (remote)
(1)
: Size AA (R6) batteries -(2)
Supplied
accessories
*5.1/DVD is for STR-DES15/D460Z only.
* except STR-DE315 (US)
Design and specifications are subject to
change without notice.
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 if 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)
ae
Cam Grr
Rear Rear
speaker (L) speaker (R)
* WIDE mode
Select WIDE mode if you have front and
rear speakers and a large center speaker.
With the WIDE mode, you can take full
advantage of Dolby Surround sound.
Center
Front speaker Front
speaker (L) speaker (R)
mie!
. 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 channel is output
from the front speakers.
Front Front
speaker (L) speaker (R)
[Te gs ,
Rear Rear
speaker (L) speaker (R)
* 3CHLOGIC mode -
Select 3 CH LOGIC mode if you have front
and center speakers but no rear speaker.
The sound of the rear channel is output
from the front speakers to let you
experience some of the surround sound
without using rear speakers.
Center
Front
speaker
speaker (R)
Front
speaker (1)
Delay time
Time tag between the surround sound output
from front speakers and rear speakers. By
adjusting the delay time of the rear speakers,
you can obtain the feeling of presence. Make
the delay time longer when you have placed
the rear speakers in a small room or close to
your listening position, and make it shorter
when you have placed them in a large room
or apart from your listening position.
Qjrect tuning
Tuning method to let you directly enter a
station’s frequency using the numeric
buttons. Use this method if you know the
frequency of the station you want.
Dolby Pro Logic Surround
Decoding system of Dolby Surround sound
standardized 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 Pro Logic,
you should have at least one pair of rear
speakers and/or one center speaker. You also
need to select the appropriate center mode to
enjoy a full effect.
5.1 INPUT
Jacks used to input the audio signals that are
decoded from the Dolby Digital AC-3 format
audio. The jacks are usually connected with
.an AC-3 decoder or a DVD player equipped
with an AC-3 decoder. This connection
enables the amplifier to reproduce 5.1
channel surround sounds.
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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. Each 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 hal!
© Types of sound
Early reflections Reverberation
= Direct sound —~,/
oan ~~
* Transition of sound from rear speakers
Direct sound Early
Level! » reflections Reverberation
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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:
.* Ina system with a center speaker
(NORMAL/WIDE/3 CH LOGIC modes)
The test tone is output from the front L
(left), center, front R (right), and rear
speakers in succession.
Front (L) Front (R)
Center
CH LOGIC
[B Rear (L, R) q |
NORMAL/WIDE
¢ In a system without a center speaker
(PHANTOM mode)
The test tone is output from the front and
the rear, speakers alternately.
Front (L, R)
Soe
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PHANTOM
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A, B
Adjusting
delay time 16
speaker volume 16
tone 9
volume 8
Antenna hookups 5
Audio component hookups _ 5,
6
Automatic tuning 11
Background operation 10
Center mode 15, 19
NORMAL mode _ 15, 19
PHANTOM mode 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, |, 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 made_ 15, 19
PHANTOM mode_ 15, 19
Preset station 19
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 videotape 13
Remote buttons 9, 10, 22
background operation 10
Scanning
Preset stations 12
radio stations [1
Selecting a program source &
using the remote 9
Speakers
connection 6,7
impedance 18
placement 6
selecting speaker system 7
Storing radio stations. Sev
Presetting
Surround sound 14, 19
Test tone 16, 19
3 CH LOGIC mode 15, 19
Troubleshooting 17
Tuning. See Receiving
broadcasts
Unpacking 4
Video component hookups 7
xX, Y, Z
Watching /listening to video
programs 9
WIDE mode 15, 19

Rear Panel Descriptions
STR- DE515/DE415/D460Z/D360Z
1] 2
[1] ANTENNA (AM/FM)
zh ground terminal
PHONO
cD
TAPE/MD
TV/DBS
VIDEO
MONITOR
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STR- DE315
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=
a)
= =
= is]
5.1/DVD (Audio/Video)
(STR-DE515/D460Z only)
WOOFER (Audio Out)
(STR-DE515/D460Z only)
MIX OUT (Audio Out)
(STR-DE415 only)
AC power cord
SWITCHED AC OUTLET (US)
ZEB wm.
{13} SWITCHED AC OUTLET
(Australia)
FRONT SPEAKERS (A/B)
SURROUND SPEAKER
(CENTER)
[16] SURROUND SPEAKERS
(REAR)
[17] WIRELESS REAR SPEAKERS
(STR-DE515 only)
[1] ANTENNA (AM/EM)
rh ground terminal
PHONO (except US model)
CD
TAPE/MD
ESI CSICS)
TV/DBS
VIDEO
AC power cord
SWITCHED AC OUTLET (US)
SWITCHED AC OUTLET
(Australia)
[1] FRONT SPEAKERS (A/B)
{1 SURROUND SPEAKER
(CENTER)
[13] SURROUND SPEAKERS
(REAR)
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Remote Button Descriptions
For
buttons
not
described
on
previous
pages
and
buttons
with
names
different
from
the
buttons
on
the
main
unit.
Remote
Operates
Function
Remote
Operates
Function
Button Button
0-9
Receiver
Selects
preset
numbers.
RMS
Tape
deck
Selects
tape
direction
(for
DIRECTION tape decks with the RMS*
CD player/MD Selects track numbers. function.)
recorder/DVD 0 selects track 10.
player
RMS
CLEAR
_
Tape
deck
Clears
RMS*
program
(for
tape decks with the RMS
TV/VCR/DBS_ Selects channel numbers. function.)
>10
CD
player/
Selects
track
numbers
RMS/START
_
Tape
deck
Programs
tracks
(tape
Tape
deck/
over
10.
deck
with
the
RMS*
MD recorder function only).
CH/PRESET
Receiver
Scans
and
selects
preset
ENTER
TV/VCR/DBS
—
Changes
channels
when
+/-
stations.
used
with
0-9.
TV/VCR/DBS
Selects
preset
channels.
TV/VIDEO
TV/VCR
Selects
input
signal:
TV
input or video input.
D. SKIP CD player Skips discs (CD player -
with multi-dise changer VISUAL TV/VCR/ Turns on or off the power.
only). POWER LD Player/DBS/
DVD player
DISC CD player Select discs (Mega storage
CD player only). TV CONTROL TV Turns on the TV, switches
the input to “TV,” and
</p>
CD
player/
Searches
tracks
(forward
sets
the
remote
to
operate
DVD player or backward). the TV.
Tape deck/MD Fastforwards or rewinds. -/-- TV Selects the channel entry
recorder/VCR mode, either one or two
digit (in Europe only).
Ke / PPI CD player/ Skips tracks.
MD
recorder
SUBCH+/-
TV
Selects
preset
channels
for
the
small picture.**
1 CD player/ Pauses play or record.
Tape deck/MD (Also starts recording POSITION TV Changes the position of
.
recorder/VCR/
with
components
in
the
small
picture.**
DVD player record standby.)
SWAP TV Swaps the small] and the
>
CD
player/
Starts
play.
large
picture.**
Tape deck/MD
recorder/VCR/ PINP TV Activates the picture-in-
DVD player picture function.**
a . CD player/ Stops play. JUMP TV Jumps back and forth
Tape
deck/MD
between
the
previous
and
recorder/VCR/ current channels.
DVD player
ANT TV/VTR VCR Selects output signal from
~<
Tape
deck
Starts
play
on
the
reverse
the
antenna
terminal:
TV
side. signal or VCR program.
e Tape deck Sets tape decks to the * RMS: Random Music Sensor
record standby mode. “* Only for Sony TVs with the picture-in-picture function
Oo. > Tape deck/ Starts recording when
MD recorder/ pressed with B> (or ~@
VCR on tape deck). 7