Sony STR-DE915 User manual

SONY.
3-860-516-14(2)
FM Stereo
FM-AM Receiver
Operating Instructions
STR-DE915
STR-DE715
STR-DE615
STR-D660Z
STR-D560Z
© 1997 by Sony Corporation

WARNING
To prevent fire or shock
hazard, do not expose
the unit to rain or
moisture.
CAUTION TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTING SHOCK,
оо MOT REMOVE COVER [OR HACK)
MO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS SDE
REFER SERVICING TO OUAUPED 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.
INFORMATION
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 for help.
CAUTION
You are cautioned that any changes or
modification not expressly approved іп’
this manual could void your authority
to operate this equipment.
Note to CATV system installer:
This reminder is provided to call 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-DE915/STR-DE715/
STR-DE615/STR-D660Z /
STR-D560Z
Serial No. —
For the customers in Canada
CAUTION
TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO
NOT USE THIS POLARIZED AC PLUG
WITH AN EXTENSION CORD,
RECEPTACLE OR OTHER OUTLET
UNLESS THE BLADES CAN BE FULLY
INSERTED TO PREVENT BLADE
EXPOSURE.
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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 qualified
personnel before operating it any
further.
Berner...
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 as long as it is
connected to the wali 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
buildup 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
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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.
If you have any question or problem
concerning your receiver, please
consult your nearest Sony dealer.

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CONTENTS
? instructions in this manual are for Getting Started
dels STR-DE915, DE715, DE615, s Unpacking 4
50Z, and D560Z. Check your model Hookup Overview 4
nber by looking at the upper right Antenna Hookups 5
ner of the front panel. In this Audio Component Hookups 5
hes ста and DEER STR- Speaker System Hookups 6
and the programmable remote TV/VCR Hookups 9
nmander RM-P501 (supplied'with e +
STR-DE915, DE715, and 06607) are Digital Component Hookups (STR-DE915 only) 10
AC Hookups 11
«d for illustration purposes unless
ted othewise. Any difference in Before You Use Your Receiver 11
?ration is clearly indicated in the text,
example, “STR-DE915 / DE715
3A, Canada) only.” Receiver Operations
Selecting a Component 12
Receiving Broadcasts 15
Model DE915 DE715 06602 presetting Radio Stations 16
»e of differences
ише DE615 -D5602 Indexing Preset Stations and Program Sources 16
ideo inputs — 6 Recording 17
It-in Dolby ; :
tal e Using the Sleep Timer 18
cessor
ptaljaks @ Dolby Surround Setup
INPUT
ks e. e. Dolby Digital (STR-DE915 only) 19
mA ө paw Dolby Pro Logic (STR-DE715 /DE615 / D660Z/D560Z only) 20
ntrol $ DE/IS
raul Sound Adjustment
BAKER е ы * Using Pre-programmed Sound Fields 22
an aE Customizing the Sound Fields 25
noté € DE715 D660Z "X
USA and Canadian models only Advanced Remote Operations
nventions
Operating One Component While Using Another (background operation)
. The instructions in this manual 29
Aescribe the сото: On fne receiver- Changing the Factory Setting of a FUNCTION Button 29
You can also use the controls on the .
Programming the Remote (STR-DE915/DE715/D660Z only) 30
remote if they have the same or
similar names as those on the
receiver, Additional Information
A “Quick Reference Guide” is
supplied on the back cover.
Troubleshooting 31
The “Remote Button Descriptions” Specifications 32
section on page 37 provides an Glossary 33
overview of the remote buttons. Table of Functions of the SET UP Button 35
The following icons are used in this Rear Panel Descriptions 36 5
manual: Remote Button Descriptions 37
. Indicates that you can use only
the remote to do the task.
MF. Indicates hints and tips for Index 39
making the task easier.
tis receiver incorporates the Dolby* Quick Reference Guide Back cover
o Logic Surround system.
Manufactured under license from
Dolby Laboratories Licensing
Corporation. DOLBY, the double-D
symbol (XI, "AC-3," and "PRO
LOGIC” are trademarks of Dolby
Laboratories Licensing Corporation.

Getting Started
Unpacking
Check that you received the following items with the
receiver:
'* FM wire antenna (1)
* AM loop antenna (1)
* Remote commander (remote) (1)
RM-P501 (STR-DE915 / DE715 / D660Z only)
RM-U501 (STR-DE615/D560Z only)
* Size AA (R6) batteries (2)
e Audio/video cable (1)
(STR-DE915/DE715 (USA, Canada) only)
* Control 5 cord (1)
(STR-DE915/DE715 (USA, Canada) only)
Inserting batteries into the remote
Insert two size AA (R6) batteries with the + and — on
the battery compartment. When using the remote,
point it at the remote sensor Il on the receiver.
Dr
(F 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.
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Hookup Overview
The receiver allows you to connéct 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 jacks, see "Rear
Panel Descriptions" on page 36.
TV/VCR Hookups (9) Antenna Hookups (5)
Speaker Digital Component AM/FM ant
antenna
System Hookups (10)
Hookups
Video camera
recorder
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.

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
onnections first, then go to the following pages.
ANTENNA
hat antennas will ! need?
FM wire antenna
(supplied) (1)
* AM loop antenna
(supplied) (1)
M wire antenna Receiver AM loop antenna
ANTENNA
M
e If you have poor FM reception
Connect a 75-ohm coaxial cable (not supplied) to an FM
outdoor antenna.
ЕМ outdoor antenna
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Receiver
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Ground wire (not supplied)
To ground
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Important
If you connect an outdoor antenna, ground it against
lightning. To prevent a gas explosion, do not connect
the ground wire to a gas pipe.
Notes
* Do not use h SIGNAL GND for this connection.
* To prevent noise pickup, keep the AM loop antenna away
from the receiver and TV.
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Audio Component Hookups
Overview
This section describes how to connect your audio
components to the receiver. If you want to use the
receiver as an amplifier, complete these connections.
Note for STR-DE915
For digital connections, see "Digital Component Hookups
(STR-DE915 only)" on page 10.
S-LINK CTRL A1
(STR-DE915/DE715 (USA, Canada) only)
PHONO CD DAT/MD TAPE
What cords will | need?
Audio cords (not supplied) (1 for each CD player and
turntable; 2 for each tape deck, DAT deck, or MD deck)
White (L) —— en. White (L)
Red (R) Red (R)
Hookups І
The arrow => indicates signal flow.
CD player
Receiver CD player
Tape deck
Receiver

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DAT deck or MD deck
Receiver DAT deck or MD deck
Turntable
Receiver Turntable
If your turntable has an earth lead
To prevent hum, connect the earth lead to the h SIGNAL
GND terminal on the receiver.
CONTROL A1 Hookups (STR-DE915/DE715
(USA, Canada) only)
If you have a CONTROL A1 compatible Sony CD player,
tape deck, or MD deck
Use a CONTROL A1 cord (not supplied) to connect the
S-LINK CTRL A1 jack on the CD player, tape deck, or MD
deck to the S-LINK CTRL A1 jack on the receiver. Refer
the separate manual "CONTROL-A1 Control System" and
the Operating Instructions supplied with your CD player,
tape deck, or MD deck for details.
If you have a Sony CD changer with a COMMAND
MODE selector
If the CD changer’s COMMAND MODE selector can be
switched between CD 1, CD 2, and CD 3, be sure to set the
command mode to “CD 1” and connect the changer to the
CD jacks on the receiver.
However, if you have a Sony CD changer with VIDEO
OUT jacks, set the command mode to “CD 2” and connect
the changer to the VIDEO 2 jacks on the receiver.
Гел You can display the operating status of the
component connected to the S-LINK CTRL A1 jack
(STR-DE915/DE715 (USA, Canada) only)
1 Press SET UP repeatedly to select OTHER SETUP
(STR-DE915 only) or DISPLAY SETUP (STR-DE715
only).
2 Use the digital processing control buttons ( /\ / М )
to select CONTROL-A1.
3 Use the digital processing control buttons ( < / >)
to select the setting you want by referring to the
following table.
To Select
Display “PLAY,” “STOP,” “PAUSE,” AUTO
or “REC” for about 8 seconds when
the operation switches
Display "PLAY," “STOP,” “PAUSE,” FIX
“REC,” or the contents of a disc or
track memo of a CD or MD whenever
you press the DISPLAY button
Turn off the operation status display OFF
Notes
* This setting is effective only when the receiver is set to
TAPE, DAT/MD, VIDEO 2, or CD (see page 12). For
VIDEO 2, the CD changer command mode must be
“CD 2” and the CD changer must be connected to the
VIDEO 2 jacks on the receiver. For CD, the CD
changer command mode must be “CD 1” and the CD
changer must be connected to the CD jacks on the
receiver.
If the disc or track memo contains a character that the
receiver cannot display, "." appears for that character.
* When the Mega Control function of the CD player is
active,-the operating status of the main player is
displayed.
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.
SURROUND SURROUND
WOOFER SPEAKERS REAR SPEAKERS CENTER
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FRONT SPEAKERS А IMPEDANCE SELECTOR

E What cords will | need?
Б * 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 iack
bass.
PRG eS SES
- * Monaural audio cord (not supplied) (1 for an active
woofer)
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Rear and center speakers
NI STR-DE915
Rear speaker Receiver Rear speaker
(R) (sans SPORE Center speaker (L)
@ 5ТК-0Е715/0Е615/06602/05602
Rear speaker
Rear speaker
Center speaker (L)
Receiver
Active woofer
Receiver Active woofer
Wireless rear speaker (STR-DE915/DE715/DE615 only)
When using an optional Sony wireless rear speaker system,
connect the transmitter to the WIRELESS REAR SPEAKER
jack.
Note
Do not connect any other component to the WIRELESS
REAR SPEAKER jack.
ces If you have an additional front speaker system
Connect them to the FRONT SPEAKERS B terminals.
Note
If you use front speakers with low maximum power input,
adjust the volume carefully to avoid excessive output on the
speakers.

Getting Started
Speaker placement for STR-DE915
For the best possible surround sound, we recommend:
* The best quality speakers possible
* Front, center, and rear speakers of equivalent size
and quality
* Positioning of speakers at the same distance from the
listening position (Ө).
The center speaker, however, may be moved closer,
but not beyond the straight line connecting the two
-front speakers (@). The rear speakers may also be
closer to listening position than the front speakers (@),
to suit the configuration of your room. If the surround
effect is still inadequate, adjust the CENTER DELAY
and REAR DELAY parameters (see page 19).
Notes
* Do not place the center or rear speakers farther away from
the Itstening-position than the front speakers.
* When mounting the rear speakers on side walls
perpendicular to the listening position they should be
placed 60 - 90 cm.above the listening position (as shown
below in "Speaker placement for STR-DE715/DE615/
D660Z / D560Z").
Depending on the shape of your room (etc.), you may
wish to place the rear speakers behind you instead of
on the side walls. One advantage of this placement is
that you can use a pair of large floor standing speakers
matching your front speakers.
` Note
If you place the rear speakers behind you, be sure to
check the speaker location setting in the SPEAKER
SETUP menu when using VIRTUAL MULTI REAR
and VIRTUAL REAR SHIFT sound fields (see pages 19
and 24 for details).
Speaker placement for STR-DE715/DE615/
D6602/D560Z
For optimum surround sound effect, place your
speakers as shown below.
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^ 45° ^7 Front speaker
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Selecting the impedance
Set the IMPEDANCE SELECTOR for the front speakers
as indicated in the table below. Check the instruction
manual of your speakers if you're not sure of the
impedance. (This information is usually printed on a
label on the back of the speaker.)
Set IMPEDANCE SELECTOR to
Rear speaker
If nominal impedance of
your speaker is
Between 4 and 8 ohms 40
8 ohms or higher 8Q
Selecting the speaker system
If you connect only one set of front speakers, set the
SPEAKERS selector on the front panel to A. If you
connect two sets of front speakers, see the following:
To drive Set SPEAKERS selector to
Speaker system A (connected A
to the FRONT SPEAKERS A
terminals) =
Speaker system В (connected B
‘to fhe FRONT SPEAKERS B
terminals)
Both speaker systems A and B A+B"
(parallel connection)
* Do not use A+B with SOUND FIELD set to ON.

i TVIVCR Hookups
Overview
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x
* This section describes how to connect video
5 components to the receiver.
5 Note for STR-DE915 -
X For digital connections, see “Digital Component Hookups
1 (STR-DE915 only)" on page 10.
Н А
Ž LD/DVD (STR-DE915 only)
VIDEO 1
TV/DBS* VIDEO 2 MONITOR
'* TV/DBS: USA, Canadian, and Australian models
TV: other models
` What cables will | need?
+e Audio/video cable (supplied with STR-DE715 (USA,
Canada) only) (1 for each TV or LD-player; 2 for each VCR)
Yellow 2 Yellow
i White (L) <H White (L)
ї — Red(R) Red (R)
i. Video cable (not supplied) (1for a TV monitor)
t Yellow
Yellow
:Wookups
¿The arrow ==> indicates signal flow.
S m :
¿W or Digital Broadcasting System (DBS) tuner
ides tuners can be used with the USA, Canadian, and
* :
Australian models.
Más,
Receiver TV or DBS tuner
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TV monitor
If you use a TV monitor, do not connect anything to the TV /
DBS VIDEO IN jack.
Receiver
(MONTOR)
VCR (via the VIDEO 1/2 jacks)
If you have two VCRs, connect the second one to the VIDEO
2 jacks.
TV monitor
Receiver VCR
Video camera recorder or video game (STR-DE915 only)
Use the VIDEO 3 INPUT jacks on the front panel.
Video camera recorder or
video game
Receiver
LD or DVD player (STR-DE915 only)
If you have an additional LD or DVD player, connect it to
the VIDEO 2 jacks.
Receiver LD or DVD player
LD player (via the VIDEO 2 jacks) (STR-DE715/DE615/
06602/05602 only) " ^"
Receiver LD player
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10
Getting Started
T You can play decoded Dolby Digital AC-3
soundtracks through the speakers connected to the
receiver (STR-DE715/DE615/D660Z/D5602 only)
If you have a Dolby Digital (AC-3) decoder, you can use
the receiver to amplify a decoded Dolby Digital AC-3
soundtrack with the following connections. Refer to the
instruction manual supplied with your Dolby Digital
(AC-3) decoder.
Dolby Digital (AC-3) i DVD player or
decoder etc. 7 Receiver LD player etc.
If you have a CONTROL S compatible Sony TV, DBS tuner,
monitor, VCR or LD player (STR-DE915/DE715 (USA,
Canada) only)
Use a CONTROL S cord (supplied) to connect the CTRL S
(STATUS) IN (for TV, DBS tuner, or monitor) or OUT (for
VCR or LD player (STR-DE715 (USA, Canada) only)) jack on
the receiver to the appropriate S-LINK jack on the respective
component. Refer to the Operating Instructions supplied
with your TV, DBS tuner, monitor, VCR, or LD player for
details.
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Digital Component Hookups
(STR-DE915 only)
Overview
This section describes how to connect a LD/DVD
player, DAT/MD decks, and CD player equipped with
digital jack(s) to the STR-DE915. If you use a digital
component, select the appropriate input mode for the
component (see page 12).
LD/DVD IN AC-3 RF/OPTICAL
DAT/MD IN/OUT CD IN OPTICAL
OPTICAL
What cords will | need?
* Optical digital connecting cord (not supplied) (1 for a
DVD, LD or CD player; 2 for a DAT or MD deck)
* Coaxial digital connecting cord (not supplied) (1 for a
DVD or LD player)
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Hookups
The arrow ==> indicates signal flow.
LD or DVD player
Receiver LD or DVD player
If your LD or DVD player has an optical output jack, connect
it to the LD/DVD IN OPTICAL jack. If your LD player has
an RF output jack, connect it to the LD/DVD IN AC-3 RF
jack of the receiver as shown below.
Receiver LD player
CD player
Receiver _ CD player