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Sony STR-DE597 Operating Instructions Manual

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Operating Instructions

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.
Serial No.
STR-DE597
©2004 Sony Corporation

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  • Page 1: Operating Instructions

    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. Serial No.
  • Page 2 BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY INSERT. Except for customers in Europe NERGY registered mark. As an E ® partner, Sony Corporation has determined that this product meets the E NERGY guidelines for energy efficiency. ® is a U.S.

  • Page 3: About This Manual

    About This Manual • The instructions in this manual are for model STR-DE597. Check your model number by looking at the lower right corner of the front panel. • 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.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Getting Started 1: Check how to hookup your components... 5 1a: Connecting components with digital audio output jacks ... 7 1b: Connecting components with multi channel output jacks... 10 1c: Connecting components with only analog audio jacks ... 12 2: Connecting the antennas ...

  • Page 5: 1: Check How To Hookup Your Components

    Getting Started 1: Check how to hookup your components Steps 1a through 1c beginning on page 7 describe how to hook up your components to this receiver. Before you begin, refer to “Connectable components” below for the pages which describe how to connect each component.

  • Page 6: Required Cords

    Required cords The hookup diagrams on the subsequent pages assume the use of the following optional connection cords (A to G) (not supplied). A Audio cord White (L) Red (R) B Audio/video cord Yellow (video) White (L/audio) Red (R/audio) C Video cord Yellow D Optical digital cord Notes...

  • Page 7: Hooking Up Dvd Player/Satellite Tuner

    1a: Connecting components with digital audio output jacks Hooking up a DVD player or satellite tuner For details on the required cords (A 1 Connect the audio jacks. OUTPUT DIGITAL COAXIAL DIGITAL OPTICAL VIDEO 2 SA-CD/ COAXIAL OUTPUT DIGITAL OPTICAL Note You can also listen to the sound of your TV by connecting your TV’s audio output jacks to the VIDEO 2 AUDIO IN jacks on the receiver.
  • Page 8 2 Connect the video jacks. (Except for models of area code CEL, CEK) The following illustration shows how to connect a satellite tuner and a DVD player with COMPONENT VIDEO (Y, P Connecting a TV with component video input jacks allows you to enjoy higher quality video. DIGITAL OPTICAL VIDEO 2...
  • Page 9 Hooking up a Super Audio CD/CD player For details on the required cords (A DIGITAL OPTICAL VIDEO 2 SA-CD/ COAXIAL DIGITAL OPTICAL Super Audio CD/CD player All the digital audio jacks are compatible with 32 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz and 96 kHz sampling frequencies. Note The sound is not output when you play a Super Audio CD on the Super Audio CD player connected to the SA-CD/CD OPTICAL IN jack on this receiver.

  • Page 10: 1B: Connecting Components With Multi Channel Output Jacks

    1b: Connecting components with multi channel output jacks 1 Connect the audio jacks. If your DVD or Super Audio CD player is equipped with multi channel output jacks, you can connect it to this receiver’s MULTI CH IN jacks to enjoy the multi channel sound. Alternatively, the multi channel input jacks can be used to connect an external multi channel decoder.
  • Page 11 2 Connect the video jacks. (Except for models of area code CEL, CEK) The following illustration shows how to connect a DVD player with COMPONENT VIDEO (Y, P component video input jacks allows you to enjoy higher quality video. DVD player OUTPUT VIDEO DIGITAL...

  • Page 12: 1C: Connecting Components With Only Analog Audio Jacks

    1c: Connecting components with only analog audio jacks Hooking up audio components For details on the required cords (A OPTICAL VIDEO 2 SA-CD/ COAXIAL Super Audio CD/CD G), see page 6. – DIGITAL ANTENNA VIDEO IN VIDEO IN AUDIO IN AUDIO IN SA-CD/CD MD/TAPE...

  • Page 13: Hooking Up Video Components

    Hooking up video components If you connect your TV to the MONITOR VIDEO OUT jack, you can watch the video from the selected input (page 22). For details on the required cords (A DIGITAL OPTICAL VIDEO 2 SA-CD/ COAXIAL G), see page 6. –...

  • Page 14: 2: Connecting The Antennas

    2: Connecting the antennas Connect the supplied AM loop antenna and FM wire antenna. OPTICAL VIDEO 2 SA-CD/ COAXIAL The shape of the connector varies depending on the area code. Notes • To prevent noise pickup, keep the AM loop antenna away from the receiver and other components. •...

  • Page 15: 3: Connecting Speakers

    3: Connecting speakers Connect your speakers to the receiver. This receiver allows you to use a 6.1 channel speaker system. To fully enjoy theater-like multi channel surround sound requires five speakers (two front speakers, a center speaker, and two surround speakers) and a sub woofer (5.1 channel). You can enjoy high fidelity reproduction of DVD software recorded in the Surround EX format if you connect one additional surround back speaker (6.1 channel) (see “Selecting the surround back decoding mode”...
  • Page 16 Required cords A Speaker cords (not supplied) (–) Front speaker (Right) SPEAKERS FRONT B* INPUT AUDIO Sub woofer * If you have an additional front speaker system, connect them to the SPEAKERS FRONT B terminals. You can select the front speakers you want to use with the SPEAKERS (OFF/A/B/A+B) button. For details, see “Selecting the speaker system”...

  • Page 17: 4: Connecting The Ac Power Cord

    4: Connecting the AC power cord Setting the voltage selector If your receiver has a voltage selector on the rear panel, check that the voltage selector is set to the local power supply voltage. If not, use a screwdriver to set the selector to the correct position before connecting the AC power cord to a wall outlet.

  • Page 18: 5: Setting Up The Speakers

    5: Setting up the speakers You can use the SET UP menu to set the size, distance and location of the speakers connected to this receiver. Press ?/1 ?/1 to turn on the receiver. Press MAIN MENU repeatedly to select “...
  • Page 19 • NO If you did not connect a center speaker, select “NO”. The sound of the center channel will be output from the front speakers. XXXXX (SURROUND) (Surround speakers size) • LARGE If you connect large speakers that will effectively reproduce bass frequencies, select “LARGE”.
  • Page 20 DIST. X.X m (XX ft.) (Surround back speaker distance) Initial setting: 3.0 m (10 ft.) Lets you set the distance from your listening position to the surround back speaker. Surround back speaker distance should be set from a distance equal to the front speaker distance (A on page 19) to a distance 4.5 meters (15 feet) closer to your listening position (D on page 19).

  • Page 21: 6: Adjusting The Speaker Levels And Balance

    Surround speaker position is designed specifically for implementation of the Cinema Studio EX modes. For other sound fields, speaker position is not so critical. Those sound fields were designed under the premise that the surround speakers would be located behind the listening position, but presentation remains fairly consistent even with the surround speakers positioned at a rather wide angle.

  • Page 22: Amplifier Operation

    Amplifier Operation Selecting the component Press input buttons to select the input. To select the Satellite tuner DVD player MD or tape deck Super Audio CD or CD player Built-in tuner (FM/AM) The selected input appears in the display. Turn on the component and start playback.

  • Page 23: Listening To Multi Channel Sound

    Listening to multi channel sound — MULTI CH IN You can select the audio directly from the components connected to the MULTI CH IN jacks. This enables you to enjoy high quality analog inputs such as DVD or Super Audio CD. When MULTI CH IN is selected, the tone and sound field cannot be used.

  • Page 24: Storing Fm Stations Automatically

    Direct tuning You can enter the frequency of the station you want directly. Use the remote for the operation. Press TUNER repeatedly to select the FM or AM band. The last received station is tuned in. You can also use TUNER FM/AM on the receiver.

  • Page 25: Presetting Radio Stations

    Presetting radio stations You can preset up to 30 FM or AM stations. Then you can easily tune in the stations you often listen to. Presetting radio stations Press TUNER FM/AM repeatedly to select the FM or AM band. The last received station is tuned in. Tune in the station that you want to preset using Automatic Tuning (page 23) or Direct Tuning (page 24).

  • Page 26: Using The Radio Data System (Rds)

    Using the Radio Data System (RDS) (Models of area code CEL, CEK only) This receiver also allows you to use RDS (Radio Data System), which enables radio stations to send additional information along with the regular program signal. You can also display RDS information.

  • Page 27: Changing The Display

    Program type Description indication PHONE IN Programs where members of the public express their views by phone or in a public forum TRAVEL Programs about travel. Not for announcements that are located by TP/TA LEISURE Programs on recreational activities such as gardening, fishing, cooking, etc.

  • Page 28: About The Indications In The Display

    About the indications in the display SP A SP B SLEEP OPT COAX SL S SR A SW: Lights up when sub woofer selection is set to “YES” (page 18) and the audio signal is output from the SUB WOOFER jack. B LFE: Lights up when the disc being played back contains the LFE (Low Frequency Effect) channel and the LFE channel signal is...
  • Page 29 M Playback channel indicators: The letters (L, C, R, etc.) indicate the channels being played back. The boxes around the letters vary to show how the receiver downmixes the source sound (based on the speakers settings). L (Front Left), R (Front Right), C (Center (monaural)), SL (Surround Left), SR (Surround Right), S (Surround (monaural or the surround components obtained by Pro...

  • Page 30: Enjoying Surround Sound

    Enjoying Surround Sound Using only the front speakers In this mode, the receiver outputs the sound from the front left/right speakers only. There is no sound from the sub woofer. Listening to 2 channel stereo sources (2CH STEREO) Standard 2 channel stereo sources completely bypass the sound field processing and multi channel surround formats are downmixed to 2 channel.

  • Page 31: Selecting A Sound Field

    D C S marks use DCS technology. DCS is the concept name of the surround technology for home theater developed by Sony. DCS uses the DSP (Digital Signal Processor) technology to reproduce the sound characteristics of an actual cinema cutting studio in Hollywood.
  • Page 32 C.ST.EX C (CINEMA STUDIO EX C) D C S Reproduces the sound characteristics of the Sony Pictures Entertainment scoring stage. This mode is ideal for watching musicals or films where orchestra music is featured in the soundtrack. About CINEMA STUDIO EX modes CINEMA STUDIO EX modes are suitable for watching motion picture DVDs (etc.), with...

  • Page 33: Selecting The Surround Back Decoding Mode

    Notes • Sound fields do not function for the signals with a sampling frequency of more than 48 kHz. • When one of the following sound fields are selected, no sound is output from the sub woofer if all the speakers are set to “LARGE”...
  • Page 34 How to select the surround back decoding mode You can select the surround back mode you want according to the input stream. When you select “SB AUTO” When the input stream contains the 6.1 channel decode flag decode the surround back signal. Input stream Dolby Digital 5.1 Dolby Digital EX...

  • Page 35: Advanced Adjustments And Settings

    Advanced Adjustments and Settings Switching the audio input mode for digital components — INPUT MODE You can switch the audio input mode for components which have digital audio input jacks. Press input buttons to select the input. Press INPUT MODE repeatedly to select the audio input mode.

  • Page 36: Resetting Sound Fields To The Initial Settings

    x CTR XXX dB (Center speaker level) x SUR.L. XXX dB (Surround speaker (left) level) x SUR.R. XXX dB (Surround speaker (right) level) x SB XXX dB (Surround back speaker level) x S.W. XXX dB (Sub woofer level) Initial setting: 0 dB You can adjust from –10 dB to +10 dB in 1 dB steps.

  • Page 37: Adjusting The Tone

    Adjusting the tone You can adjust the tonal quality (bass, treble level) of the front speakers using the TONE menu. Start playing a source encoded with multi channel surround effects (DVD, etc.). Press MAIN MENU repeatedly to select “ TONE ”. Press repeatedly to select the parameter you want to adjust.
  • Page 38 x SB XXXX (Surround back decoding mode) You can use the CUSTOMIZE menu to set the surround back decoding mode (page 33). For details on each decoding mode, see page 34. • AUTO • MTRX • OFF Note This parameter is valid only in the A.F.D. mode (page 30).

  • Page 39: Other Operations

    Other Operations Naming preset stations and inputs You can enter a name of up to 8 characters for preset stations and inputs selected with input buttons, and display it in the receiver’s display. Use the buttons on the receiver for the operation. To index a preset station Press TUNER FM/AM repeatedly to select the FM or AM band, then tune in...

  • Page 40: Using The Sleep Timer

    Using the Sleep Timer You can set the receiver to turn off automatically at a specified time. Use the remote for the operation. Press SLEEP repeatedly while the power is Each time you press SLEEP, the display changes cyclically as follows: 2-00-00 t 1-30-00 t 1-00-00 t 0-30-00 t While using Sleep Timer, “SLEEP”...

  • Page 41: Recording

    Recording Before you begin, make sure you have connected all components properly. Recording on an audio tape or MiniDisc You can record on a cassette tape or MiniDisc using the receiver. See the operating instructions of your cassette deck or MD deck if you need help.

  • Page 42: Operations Using The Remote Rm-U306B

    Operations Using the Remote RM-U306B You can use the remote RM-U306B to operate the components in your system. Before you use your remote 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.
  • Page 43 SYSTEM Receiver/TV/ Turns off the receiver STANDBY VCR/Satellite and other Sony audio/ (Press AV tuner/ video components. ?/1 1 CD player/ and ?/1 2 VCD player/ at the same LD player/...
  • Page 44 Remote Operations Button VIDEO 1 e; Receiver VIDEO 2 3 Receiver 0-9 wj Receiver CD player/ VCD player/ LD player/ MD deck/ DAT deck TV/VCR/ Satellite tuner 2CH wa Receiver >10 wh CD player/ VCD player/ LD player/ MD deck -/-- wh ?/1 2 Receiver...

  • Page 45: Changing The Factory Setting Of An Input Button

    VCR (command mode VTR 3*) DSS (Digital Satellite Receiver) DVD player VCD player *Sony VCRs are operated with a VTR 1, 2 or 3 setting. These correspond to Beta, 8mm and VHS respectively. Now you can use the MD/TAPE button to control the tape deck.

  • Page 46: Additional Information

    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.

  • Page 47: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting If you experience any of the following difficulties while using the receiver, use this troubleshooting guide to help you remedy the problem. There is no sound or only a very low-level sound no matter which component is selected. • Check that the speakers and components are connected securely and correctly.

  • Page 48: Remote Control

    The surround effect cannot be obtained. • Make sure the sound field function is on (press A.F.D., MOVIE or MUSIC). • Sound fields do not function for the signals with a sampling frequency of more than 48 kHz. Dolby Digital or DTS multi channel sound is not reproduced.

  • Page 49: Specifications

    If the problem persist Consult your nearest Sony dealer. Reference sections for clearing the receiver’s memory To clear All memorized settings...
  • Page 50 Models of area code SP Rated Power Output at Stereo Mode (8 ohms 1 kHz, THD 0.7%) Reference Power Output (8 ohms 1 kHz, THD 10%) FRONT CENTER SURR SURR BACK Models of area code AR, KR Rated Power Output at Stereo Mode (8 ohms 1 kHz, THD 0.7%) Reference Power Output (8 ohms 1 kHz, THD 10%)
  • Page 51 FM tuner section Tuning range 87.5 - 108.0 MHz Antenna FM wire antenna Antenna terminals 75 ohms, unbalanced Intermediate frequency 10.7 MHz Sensitivity Mono: 18.3 dBf, 2.2 µV/75 ohms Stereo: 38.3 dBf, 22.5 µV/75 ohms Useable sensitivity 11.2 dBf, 1 µV/75 ohms Mono: 76 dB Stereo:...

  • Page 52: List Of Button Locations And Reference Pages

    List of button locations and reference pages How to use this page Use this page to find the location of buttons that are mentioned in the text. Main unit ALPHABETICAL ORDER A - H A.F.D. (button/indicator) qa (30, 31, 32, 47, 48) DIMMER 4 (27) DISPLAY 3 (26, 27, 48) Display 7 (26, 27)

  • Page 53: Index

    Index Adjusting CUSTOMIZE parameters 37 LEVEL parameters 35 SET UP parameters 18 speaker levels and balance 21 TONE parameters 37 Automatic tuning 23 Changing display 27 Clearing receiver’s memory 17 CUSTOMIZE menu 37 Digital Cinema Sound 31 Direct tuning 24 Dual Mono 38 Dubbing.
  • Page 56 Sony Corporation Printed in Malaysia...

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