Sony STR-DE935 User manual

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FM
Stereo
FM-AM
Recel
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Operating Instructions
STR-DE935
STR-DE835
STR-SE591
© 1999 by Sony Corporation

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WARNING
To prevent fire or shock
hazard, do not expose the
unit to rain or moisture.
‘CAUTION TO REQUCE THE REBK OF ELECTING SHOCK,
(DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK:
NO UBER SEPACEABLE PARTS SOE
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SEPMICE PERSOMMEL
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.
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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.
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CAUTION
You are cautioned that any changes or
modification 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 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-DE935/DE835/SE591
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.
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 unit is not disconnected from the AC
power source (mains) as long as it is
connected to the wall outlet, even if the
unit 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.
* AC power cord must be changed only at
the qualified service shop.
On placement
¢ Place the receiver in a location with
adequate ventilation to prevent heat
buildup and prolong the life of the
receiver.
¢ Do nat 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.
If you 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-DE935, STR-DE835 and STR-SE591. Check your
model number by looking at the upper right corner of the
front panel. In this manual, the STR-DE935 is used for
illustration purposes unless stated otherwise. Any
difference in operation is clearly indicated in the text, for
example, “STR-DE935 only.”
Type of differences
Model DE935 DE835 SE591
Feature
5 audio/video inputs e
4 audio/video inputs e e
Conventions
¢ The instructions in this manual describe the controls on
the receiver. You can also use the controls on the
supplied remote if they have the same or similar names
as those on the receiver. For details on the use of your
remote, refer to the separate operating instructions
supplied with the remote.
¢ The following icon is used in this manual:
‘Y Indicates hints and tips for making the task easier.
This receiver incorporates Dolby* Digital and Pro Logic
Surround and the DTS** Digital Surround System.
* Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories.
“Dolby”, “AC-3”, “Pro Logic” and the double-D symbol OO are
trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.
**Manufactured under license from Digital Theater Systems, Inc. US
Pat. No. 5,451,942 and other worldwide patents issued and pending.
“DTS” and “DTS Digital Surround” are trademarks of Digital
Theater Systems, Inc. © 1996 Digital Theater Systems, Inc. All
rights reserved.
Demonstration Mode
The demonstration will activate the first time you turn on.
the power. When the demonstration starts, the following
message appears in the display twice:
“Now Demonstration Mode!! If you finish
demonstration, please press POWER KEY while
this message appears in the display. Thank you!”
To cancel the demonstration
Press 1/() to turn the receiver off during the previous
message. The next time you turn the receiver on, the
demonstration will not appear.
To view the demonstration
Hold down SET UP and press 1/@) to turn on the power.
Note
Running the demonstration will clear the receiver’s
memory. For details on what will be cleared, see “Clearing
the receiver's memory” on page 18.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Hooking Up the Components 4
Unpacking 4
Antenna Hookups 5
Audio Component Hookups 6
Video Component Hookups 8
Digital Component Hookups 9
5.1CH Input Hookups 11
Other Hookups 12
Hooking Up and Setting Up the
Speaker System 15
Speaker System Hookup 16
Performing Initial Setup Operations 18
Multi Channel Surround Setup 19
Before You Use Your Receiver 23
Location of Parts and Basic
Operations 26
Front Panel Parts Description 26
Enjoying Surround Sound 31
Selecting a Sound Field 32
Understanding the Multi-Channel Surround
Displays 36
Customizing Sound Fields 38
Receiving Broadcasts 43
Direct Tuning 44
Automatic Tuning 45
Preset Tuning 45
Other Operations 47
Naming Preset Stations and Program Sources 48
Recording 48
Using the Sleep Timer 49
Adjustments Using the SET UP Button 50
Additional Information 51
Troubleshooting 51
Specifications 53
Glossary 55
Tables of Settings Using SUR, LEVEL, EQ, and
SET UP buttons 56
Index 58

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Unpacking
Check that you received the following items with the
remote:
¢ FM wire antenna (1)
© AM loop antenna (1)
¢ Audio/video/control S connecting cord (1)
* Control S connecting cord (1)
¢ FM antenna adapter (1)
STR-DE935 only
¢ Remote commander RM-LJ302 (remote) (1)
* R6 (size-AA) alkaline batteries (3)
STR-DE835/SE591 only
© Remote commander RM-PP402 (remote) (1)
© R6 (size-AA) batteries (2)
Inserting batteries into the remote
Insert R6 (size-AA) batteries with the + and — properly
oriented in the battery compartment. When using the
remote, point it at the remote sensor & on the receiver.
For details, refer to the operating instructions supplied
with your remote.
‘ When to replace batteries
Under normal conditions, the batteries should last for about 3
months (STR-DE935 only) or 6 months (STR-DE835 /SE591 onl:
When the remote no longer operates the receiver, replace all
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 lightin;
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.
* This remote is designed for use with alkaline batteries only.
not use a combination of different battery types (STR-DE935
only).
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 an:
noise.
¢ When connecting an audio/video cord, be sure to
match the color-coded pins to the appropriate jacks «
the components: yellow (video) to yellow; white (le
audio) to white; and red (right, audio) to red.

Antenna Hookups
AM loop antenna
(supplied)
FM wire antenna
(supplied)
Terminais for connecting the antennas
Connect the To the
AM loop antenna AM terminals
FM wire antenna FM 75Q COAXIAL terminal
Assembling the supplied FM antenna
The supplied FM wire antenna must be connected to the
supplied FM antenna adaptor.
1 Strip insulation off one end of the wire antenna_
5~7 mm
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Pull up on the tab and pull the back away.
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5 Attach the adaptor to the FM antenna terminal.
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¢ To prevent noise pickup, keep the AM loop antenna
away from the receiver and other components,
¢ Be sure to fully extend the FM wire antenna.
¢ After connecting the FM wire antenna, keep it as
horizontal as possible.
Cit you have poor FM reception
Use a 75-ohm coaxial cable (not supplied) to connect the receiver
to an outdoor FM antenna as shown below.
Outdoor FM antenna Receiver
ANTENNA
Ground wire
(not supplied)
+
To ground
Important
If you connect the receiver to an outdoor antenna, ground
it against lightning. To prevent a gas explosion, do not
connect the ground wire to a gas pipe.
Note
Do not use the SIGNAL GND + terminal for grounding the
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Audio Component Hookups
MD/DAT deck
ANTENNA
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Coax,
CD player Tape deck
Jacks for connecting audio components
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Audio cords (not supplied)
When connecting a cord, be sure to match the color-coded pin:
the appropriate jacks on the components.
White (L) = White (L)
Red (R) Red (R)
SPEAKERS,
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Turntable PHONO jacks
CD player CD jacks
Tape deck TAPE jacks
MD deck or DAT deck MD/DAT jacks
Note on audio component hookups
If your turntable has a ground wire, connect it to the
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MD/TAPE deck
Required cords
Audio cords (not suppfied)
When connecting a cord, be sure to match the color-coded pins to
the appropriate jacks on the components.
White (L) White (L)
Red(R) Red (R)
SPEAKERS
Jacks for connecting audio components .
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Turntable PHONO jacks
CD player CD jacks
MD deck or Tape deck MD/TAPE jacks
Note on audio component hookups
If your turntable has a ground wire, connect it to the
th SIGNAL GND terminal on the receiver.
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Video Component Hookups
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Audiofvideo cords (not supplied)
When connecting a cord, be sure to match the color-coded pins t
the appropriate jacks on the components.
on Yellow (video)
White (L/audio)\¢_ D> a White (L/audic
Red (R/audio) ~~ Red (R/audio)
Video cord for connecting a TV monitor
You can use the video cord of the supplied audio/video / contro!
S cord (see pages 12 and 13 for details).
Yellow -CHio——————r7fff Yellow
TV monitor
SPEAKERS
Jacks for connecting video components
Connect a To the
TV or satellite tuner TV/SAT jacks
VCR VIDEO 1 jacks
Additional VCR VIDEO 2 jacks
DVD or LD player DVD/LD jacks
TV monitor MONITOR VIDEO OUT jack
Camcorder or video game
VIDEO 3 INPUT jacks on the
front panel (STR-DE935 only)
Note on video component hookups
You can connect your TV’s audio output jacks to the TV/
SAT AUDIO IN jacks on the receiver and apply sound
effects to the audio from the TV. In this case, do not
connect the TV’s video output jack to the TV/SAT VIDE
IN jack on the receiver. If you are connecting a separate
TV tuner (or satellite tuner), connect both the audio and
video output jacks to the receiver as shown above.
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Your monitor must also be connected via an S-video jack. S-vid
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Digital Component Hookups
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input jacks of your MD or DAT deck to the receiver's Optical digital cords {not supplied)
digital output jack. These connections allow you to make Black Black
digital recordings of a CDs played back through your
DVD (or LD player) and satellite broadcasts. Audio cords (not supplied)
When connecting a cord, be sure to match the color-coded pins t
the appropriate jacks on the components.
MD or DAT deck
White (L) White (L)
Red (R) Red (R)
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AC OUTLET
Notes
* Please note that you cannot make a digital recording of a digital multi channel surround signal.
* To make a digital recording from your CD player, connect the CD player's digital output directly to the digital input on your MD or DA
deck. Refer to the instructions supplied with your CD player and MD or DAT deck for details.
¢ The DVD/LD OPT and COAX jacks are compatible with 96 kHz, 48 kHz, 44.1 kHz and 32 kHz sampling frequencies.
¢ The TV/SAT OPT jack and MD/DAT IN and MD/DAT OUT OPT jacks are compatible with 48 kHz, 44.1 kHz, and 32 kHz sampling
frequencies.
* It is not possible to record analog signals to TAPE and VIDEO with only digital connections. To record analog signals, make analog
connections. To record digital signals, make digital connections.
¢ Input signals with 96 kHz sampling frequencies to the DVD/LD OPT or COAX jacks. Using other jacks may result in intermittent sound
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5.1CH Input Hookups
Although this receiver incorporates a multi channel
decoder,
it
is
also
equipped
with
5.1CH
INPUT
jacks.
These
connections
allow
you
to
enjoy
multichannel
software
encoded
in
formats
other
than
Dolby
Digital
(AC-3)
and
DTS.
If
your
DVD
player
is
equipped
with
5-1CH
OUTPUT
jacks,
you
can
connect
them
directly
to
this
unit
to
enjoy
the
sound
of
the
DVD
player’s
multi
channel
decoder.
Alternatively,
the
5.1CH
INPUT
jacks
can
be
used
to
connect
an
external
multi
channel
decoder.
To
fully
enjoy
multi
channel
surround
sound,
you
will
need
five
speakers
(two
front
speakers,
two
rear
speakers,
and
a
center
speaker)
and
a
sub
woofer.
Refer
to
the
instruction
manual
supplied
with
your
DVD
player,
multi
channel
decoder,
etc.,
for
details
on
the
5.1
channel
input
hookups.
DVD player,
Multichannel decoder, etc.
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DVD/LD
SPEAKERS
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Required cords.
Audio cords (not supplied)
Two for the 5.1CH INPUT FRONT and REAR jacks
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Red
(R)
Red
(R)
White (L)
Monaural audio cords (not supplied)
Two
for
the
5.1CH
INPUT
CENTER
and
SUB
WOOFER
jacks
Black -CAj>——————— fF} Black
Video cord (not supplied)
One for the DVD/LD VIDEO IN jacks (etc.)
Yellow -Cip>-——————- 77} Yellow
Note
When
using
the
connections
described
below,
adjust
the
level
of
your
surround
speakers
and
sub
woofer
from
the
DVD
player
or
multichannel
decoder.
| Front Speaker (L)
| Front Speaker (R)
| Rear Speaker (L)
| Rear Speaker (R)
DVD player
| Center Speaker
Note
See page 15 for details on speaker system hookup.
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Other Hookups
Required
cords
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Audio cords (not supplied)
When
connecting
a
cord,
be
sure
to
match
the
color-coded
pins
to
the
appropriate jacks on the components.
White (L) White (L)
Red
(R)
Red
(R)
Audio/video/control S connecting cord (1)
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CTRL
S
(STATUS)
IN/OUT
CONTROL
A1
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AC
power
cord
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2ND
AUDIO
OUT
AC
OUTLET*
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(STR-DE935
only)
To
a
wall
outlet
*
The
configuration,
shape,
and
number
pf
AC
outlets
on
the
rear
panel
varies
according
to
the
model
and
country
to
which
the
receiver
is
shipped.
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Example
of
a
sub
room
hookup
using
the
2ND
AUDIO
OUT
jacks
(STR-DE935
only)
You
can
use
the
2ND
AUDIO
OUT
jacks
to
output
audio
signals
to
a
stereo
amplifier
located
in
another
room.
;
Press
2ND
AUDIO
([8]
on
page
28)
repeatedly
to
switch
the
audio
signals
output
to
the
sub
room.
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Main
room
Sui
room
:
Speaker
(L)
Stereo
amplifier
SPEAKERS
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(R)
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Note
This function is not available when 5.1CH INPUT is selected.
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S-LINK CONTROL $ hookup
If
you
have
a
S-LINK
CONTROL
S-compatible
Sony
TV,
satellite
tuner,
monitor,
DVD
player
or
VCR,
use
an
audio/video/
control
S
connecting
cord
(supplied)
or
a
control
S
connecting
cord
(supplied)
to
connect
the
CTRL
S
(STATUS)
IN
(for
TV,
satellite
tuner,
or
monitor)
or
OUT
(for
VCR,
etc.)
jack
on
the
receiver
to
the
appropriate
S-
LINK
jack
on
the
respective
component.
Refer
to
the
operating
instructions
supplied
with
your
TV,
satellite
tuner,
monitor,
VCR,
etc.,
for
details.
The
following
illustration
is
an
example
of
S-LINK
CONTROL
S
hookups
between
the
receiver,
a
TV,
a
VCR,
and
a
DVD
player.
When
your
TV
is
connected
to
the
receiver
as
shown
below,
the
TV
input
mode
will
change
to
video
input
whenever
you
turn
on
the
receiver.
When
you
connect
the
receiver
as
shown
below,
input
mode
of
the
receiver
changes
to
VIDEO
1
or
DVD/LD
whenever
you
play
your
VCR
or
DVD.
The
following
connections
also
change
the
input
mode
of
the
receiver
to
TV
whenever
you
operate
your
TV.
Receiver
*
Audio/video/control
§
connecting
cord
(Pull
the
video
cord
away
from
the
supplied
audio/videolcontrol
S
cable
for
connection
@.)
™
Control
S
connecting
cord
Note
Refer
to
the
instructions
supplied
with
your
TV
for
details
regarding
the
operations
you
can
control
from
your
TV.
CONTROL A1 0 hookup
*
If
you
have
a
CONTROL
A1
II
compatible
Sony
CD
player,
tape
deck,
or
MD
deck
Use
a
CONTROL
A1
cord
(not
supplied)
to
connect
the
CONTROL
A1
II
jack
on
the
CD
player,
tape
deck,
or
MD
deck
to
the
CONTROL
A1
I
jack
on
the
receiver,
Refer
to
the
separate
manual
“CONTROL-A1
II
Control
System”
and
the
operating
instructions
supplied
with
your
CD
player,
tape
deck,
or
MD
deck
for
details.
Note
If
you
make
CONTROL
A1
HI
connections
from
the
receiver
to
an
MD
deck
that
is
also
connected
to
a
computer,
do
not
operate
the
receiver
while
using
the
“Sony
MD
Editor”
software.
This
may
cause
a
malfunction.
If you have a Sony CD changer with a
COMMAND MODE selector
If
your
CD
changer’s
COMMAND
MODE
selector
can
be
set
to
CD
1,
CD
2,
or
CD
3,
be
sure
to
set
the
command
mode
to
“CD
1”
and
connect
the
changer
to
the
CD
jacks
on
the
receiver.
If,
however,
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.
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Other Hookups
Connecting the AC power cord
Before connecting the AC power cord of this receiver to a
wall outlet:
* Connect the speaker system to the receiver (see page
16).
¢ Turn the MASTER VOLUME control to the leftmost
position (0).
Connect the AC power cord(s) of your audio/video
components to a wall outlet.
If you connect other audio/video components to the AC
OUTLET(s) on the receiver, the receiver will supply power
to the connected component(s), allowing you to turn the
whole system on or off when you turn the receiver on/off.
Caution
Make sure that the total power consumption of the component(s)
connected to the receiver's AC OUTLET(s) does not exceed the
wattage stated on the rear panel. Do not connect high-wattage
electrical home appliances such as electric irons, fans, or TVs to
this outlet.
Note
If the AC power cord is disconnected for about two weeks, the
receiver’s entire memory will be cleaned and the demonstration
will start.
14

see Byes
ooking Up
and Setting Up
the Speaker
System —
This chapter describes how to hook
up your speaker system to the
receiver, how to position each speaker,
and how to set up your speakers to
enjoy multi channel surround sound.
SET UP
Cursor buttons
Jog dial
Brief descriptions of buttons and control
used to set up the speaker system
SET UP button: Press to enter the setup mode when
specifying speaker types and distances.
Cursor buttons (</>): Use to select parameters after
pressing the SET UP button.
Jog dial: Use to adjust the setting of each parameter.
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Speaker System Hookup
Required cords
Speaker cords (not supplied)
One for each front, rear, and center speaker
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(+) Front speaker (R) Front speaker (L)
Center speaker
Monaural audio cord (not supplied)
One for an active sub woofer
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Rear speaker (R) Rear speaker (L) Active sub woofer
Terminals for connecting the speakers Notes on speaker system hookup
* Twist the stripped ends of the speaker cords about 2/3
inch (10 mm). Be sure to match the speaker cord to the
Front speakers (8 or 4* ohm) SPEAKERS FRONT A terminals appropriate terminal on the components: + to + and ~
to -. If the cords are reversed, the sound will be
Connect the To the
Additional pair of front SPEAKERS FRONT B terminals
speakers (8 or 4* ohm) distorted and will lack bass.
Rear speakers (8 ohm) SPEAKERS REAR terminals ayit you use font speakers withlow maximuayineyt
rating, adjust the volume carefully to avoid excessive
Center speaker (8 ohm) SPEAKERS CENTER terminals output on the speakers.
Active sub woofer SUB WOOFER AUDIO OUT
jack**
* See “Speaker impedance” on the next page.
** You can connect an active sub woofer to either of the two jacks. The
remaining jack can be used to connect a second active sub woofer.
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To avoid short-circuiting the speakers
Short-circuiting of the speakers may damage the receiver.
To prevent this, make sure to take the following
precautions when connecting the speakers.
Make sure the stripped ends of each speaker cord
does not touch another speaker terminal or the
stripped end of another speaker cord.
Examples of poor conditions of the speaker cord
Stripped cords are touching each other due to excessive
removal of insulation.
After connecting all the components, speakers,
and AC power cord, output a test tone to check
that all the speakers are connected correctly. For
details on outputting a test tone, see page 22.
If no sound is heard from a speaker while outputting a
test tone or a test tone is output from a speaker other than
the one whose name is currently displayed,on the
receiver, the speaker may be short-circuited. If this
happens, check the speaker connection again.
Speaker impedance’ >
To enjoy multi channel surround, connect front, center,
and rear speakers with a nominal impedance of 8 ohms or
higher, and set the speaker IMPEDANCE SELECTOR to
“8Q.” Check the instruction manual supplied with your
speakers if you're not sure of their impedance. (This
information is usually printed on a label on the back of
the speaker.)
You may connect a pair of speakers with a nominal
impedance between 4 and 8 ohms to the FRONT
SPEAKERS terminals, if you set the IMPEDANCE
SELECTOR to “4Q.” Speakers connected to the REAR and
CENTER SPEAKERS terminals must have a nominal
impedance of 8 ohms or higher (regardless of the setting
of the IMPEDANCE SELECTOR).
Note
Be sure to connect front speakers with a nominal impedance of 8
ohms or higher if you want to select both sets (A+B) of front
speakers (see page 27).
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Performing Initial Setup Operations
Once you have hooked up the speakers and turned on the
power, clear the receiver’s memory. Then specify the
speaker parameters (size, position, etc.) and perform any
other initial setup operations necessary for your system.
Before turning on the receiver
Make sure that you have:
¢ Turned MASTER VOLUME to the leftmost position (0).
* Selected the appropriate front speakers (see “[7]
SPEAKERS selector” on page 27).
Clearing the receiver's memory
Before using your receiver for the first time, or when you
want to clear the receiver’s memory, do the following.
This procedure is not necessary if the demonstration
activates when you turn the power on.
1 Turn off the receiver.
2 Hold down 1/( for 5 seconds.
The currently selected function, then the
demonstration message appears in the display. All of
the following items are reset or cleared:
All preset stations are reset or cleared.
* All sound field parameters are reset to their factory
settings.
¢ All index names (of preset stations and program
sources) are cleared. : =
* All adjustments made with the SET UP button are
reset to their factory settings.
¢ The sound field memorized for each program source
and preset stations are cleared.
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Performing initial setup operations :wii ©!
Before using your receiver for the first time, use the SET
UP button to adjust the setup parameters so that they
correspond to your system. You can adjust the following
items. For details on how to make adjustments, see the
page in parenthesis.
¢ Speaker size and placement (pages 19~21).
¢ Speaker distance (page 21).
© The video signal paired with the 5.1CH INPUT (page
50).
© Whether other components will turn on/off
automatically via the CONTROL A1 IJ control system
(page 50).
¢ STR-DE935 only: 2 way remote control system
operation (page 50).

Multi Channel Surround Setup
For the best possible surround sound all speakers should
be the same distance from the listening position (@).
(However, this unit lets you to place the center speaker up
to 5 feet (1.5 meters) closer (@) and the rear speakers up
to 15 feet (4.5 meters) closer (Q) to the listening position.
The front speakers can be placed from 3 to 40 feet (1.0 to
12.0 meters) from the listening position (@).)
You can place the rear speakers either behind you or to
the side, depending on the shape of your room (etc.).
When placing rear speakers to your side
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When placing rear speakers behind you
Note
Do not place the center speaker farther away from the listening
position than the front speakers.
Specifying the speaker parameters **'7>- *
1 Press 1/@) to turn on the receiver.
2 Press SET UP.
3 Press the cursor buttons (< or >) to select the
parameter you want to adjust.
4 Turn the jog dial to select setting you desire. The
setting is entered automatically.
5 Repeat steps 3 and 4 until you have set all of the
parameters that follow.
@ Front speaker size (FRONT)
Initial setting : LARGE (STR-DE935 / DE835)
SMALL (STR-SE591)
¢ If you connect large speakers that will effectively
reproduce bass frequencies, select “LARGE”. Normally,
select “LARGE”.
If the sound is distorted, or you feel a lack of surround
effects when using multi channel surround sound,
select “SMALL” to activate the bass redirection circuitry
and output the front channel bass frequencies from the
sub woofer.
When the front speaker is set to “SMALL”, the center
and rear speakers are also automatically set to
“SMALL” (unless previously set to “NO”).
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Multi Channel Surround Setup
@ Center speaker size (CENTER)
Initial setting : LARGE (STR-DE935 / DE835)
SMALL (STR-SE591)
e If you a connect large speaker that will effectively
reproduce bass frequencies, select “LARGE”. Normally,
select “LARGE”. However, if the front speakers are set
to “SMALL”, you cannot set the center speaker to
“LARGE”.
If the sound is distorted, or you feel a lack of surround
effects when using multi channel surround sound,
select “SMALL” to activate the bass redirection circuitry
and output the center channel bass frequencies from the
front speakers (if set to “LARGE”) or sub woofer. *!
* If you do not connect the center speaker, select “NO”.
The sound of the center channel will be output from the
front speakers.*?
@ Rear speaker size (REAR)
Initial setting : LARGE (STR-DE935 / DE835)
SMALL (STR-SE591)
If you connect large speakers that will effectively
reproduce bass frequencies, select “LARGE”. Normally,
select “LARGE”. However, if the front speakers are set
to “SMALL”, you cannot set the rear speakers to
“LARGE”.
If the sound is distorted, or you feel a lack of surround
effects when using multi channel surround sound,
select “SMALL” to activate the bass redirection circuitry
and output the rear channel bass frequencies from the
sub woofer or other “LARGE” speakers.
* If you do not connect rear speakers, select “NO”.*?
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e *1~*3 correspond to the following Dolby Pro Logic modes
*! NORMAL
*2 PHANTOM
* 3 STEREO
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v About speaker sizes (LARGE and SMALL)
Internally, the LARGE and SMALL settings for each speaker
determine whether or not the internal sound processor will cu
the bass signal from that channel. When the bass is cut from a
channel the bass redirection circuitry sends the corresponding
bass frequencies to the sub woofer or other “LARGE” speaker.
However, since bass sounds have a certain amount of
directionality it best not to cut them, if possible. Therefore, eve
when using small speakers, you can set them to “LARGE” if y
want to output the bass frequencies from that speaker. On the
other hand, if you are using a large speaker, but prefer not to
have bass frequencies output from that speaker, set it to
“SMALL”.
if the overall sound level is lower than you prefer set all speak
to “LARGE”. If there is not enough bass you can use the
equalizer to boost the bass levels. To adjust the equalizer, see
page 40.
@ Rear speaker position (REAR PL.)*
Initial setting : BEHIND
This parameter lets you specify the location of your rea
speakers for proper implementation of the Digital Cine
Sound surround modes in the “VIRTUAL” sound field
Refer to the illustration below.
* Select “SIDE” if the location of your rear speakers
corresponds to section @.
Select “MIDDLE?” if the location of your rear speaker
corresponds to section @.
° Select “BEHIND” if the location of your rear speaker
corresponds to section @.
This setting only effects the surround modes in the
“VIRTUAL” sound fields.

@
Rear
speaker
height
(REAR
HGT.)*
Initial setting : LOW
This
parameter
lets
you
specify
the
height
of
your
rear
speakers
for
proper
implementation
of
the
Digital
Cinema
Sound
surround
modes
in
the
“VIRTUAL”
sound
fields.
Refer to the illustration below.
*
Select
“LOW”
if
the
location
of
your
rear
speakers
corresponds
to
section
@.
*
Select
“HIGH”
if
the
location
of
your
rear
speakers
corresponds
to
section
@.
This
setting
only
effects
the
surround
modes
in
the
“VIRTUAL” sound fields.
*
These
parameters
are
not
available
when
“Rear
speaker
size
(REAR)”
is
set
to
“NO”.
ca About the rear speaker position (SIDE, MIDDLE, and BEHIND)
This
setting
is
designed
specifically
for
implementation
of
the
Digital
Cinema
Sound
modes
in
the
“VIRTUAL”
sound
fields.
With
the
Digital
Cinema
Sound
modes,
speaker
position
is
not
as
critical
as
other
modes.
All
of
the
modes
in
the
“VIRTUAL”
sound fields were designed under the premise that the rear
speaker
would
be
located
behind
the
listening
position,
but
Presentation
remains
fairly
consistent
even
with
the
rear
speakers
positioned
at
a
rather
wide
angle.
However,
if
the
speakers
are
pointing
toward
the
listener
from
the
immediate
left
and
right
of
the
listening
position,
the
“VIRTUAL”
sound
fields
will
not
be
effective
unless
the
rear
speaker
position
parameter
is
set
to
“SIDE”.
Nevertheless,
each
listening
environment
has
many
variables,
like
wall
reflections,
and you
may
obtain
better
results
using
“BEHIND”
or
“MIDDLE”
if
your
speakers
are
located
high
above
the
listening
position,
even
if
they
are
to
the
immediate
left
and
right.
Therefore,
although
it
may
result
in
a
setting
contrary
to
the
“Rear
speaker
position”
explanation,
we
recommend
that
you
playback
multi
channel
surround
encoded
software
and
listen
to
the
effect
each
setting
has
on
your
listening
environment.
Choose
the
setting
that
provides
a
good
sense
of
spaciousness
and
that
best
succeeds
in
forming
a
cohesive
space
between
the
surround
sound
from
the
rear
speakers
and
the
sound
of
the
front
speakers.
If
you
are
not
sure
which
sounds
best,
select
“BEHIND”
and
then
use
the
speaker
distance
parameter
and
speaker
level
adjustments
to
obtain
proper
balance.
& Sub woofer selection (SUB WOOFER)
Initial setting : YES (STR-DE935 /DE835)
NO (STR-SES591)
* If you connect a sub woofer, select “YES”.
*
If
you
do
not
connect
a
sub
woofer,
select
“NO”.
This
activates
the
bass
redirection
circuitry
and
outputs
the
LFE
signals
from
other
speakers.
* In order to take full advantage of the Dolby Digital
(AC-3)
bass
redirection
circuitry,
we
recommend
setting
the
sub
woofer’s
cut
off
frequency
as
high
as
possible.
@ Front speaker distance (FRONT)
Initial setting : 16 feet
Set
the
distance
from your
listening
position
to
the
front
(left or right) speaker (@ on page 19).
* Front speaker distance can be set in 1 foot (0.1 meter)
steps from 3 to 40 feet (1.0 to 12.0 meters).
¢
If
both
speakers
are
not
placed
an
equal
distance
from
your
listening
position,
set
the
distance
to
the
closest
speaker.
@ Center speaker distance (CENTER)
Initial setting : 16 feet
Set
the
distance
from your
listening
position
to
the
center
speaker. ;
*
Center
speaker
distance
can
be
set
in
1
foot
(0.1
meter)
steps
from
a
distance
equal
to
the
front
speaker
distance
(O
on
page
19)
to
a
distance
5
feet
(1.5
meters)
closer
to
your
listening
position
(@
on
page
19).
*
Do
not
place
the
center
speaker
farther
away
from your
listening
position
than
the
front
speakers.
@ Rear speaker distance (REAR)
Initial setting : 11 feet
Set
the
distance
from
your
listening
position
to
the
rear
(left or right) speaker.
*
Rear
speaker
distance
can
be
set
in
1
foot
(0.1
meter)
steps
from
a
distance
equal
to
the
front
speaker
distance
(@
on
page
19)
to
a
distance
15
feet
(4.5
meters)
closer
to
your
listening
position
(@
on
page
19).
*
Do
not
place
the
rear
speakers
farther
away
from
your
listening
position
than
the
front
speakers.
*
If
both
speakers
are
not
placed
an
equal
distance
from
your
listening
position,
set
the
distance
to
the
closest
speaker.
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