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Sony STR-DE997 Operating Instructions Manual

Sony STR-DE997 Operating Instructions Manual

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4-255-361-11(1)
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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-DE997
©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 TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY INSERT. ® NERGY mark. As an E NERGY Sony Corporation has determined that this product meets the E ® guidelines for energy efficiency. is a U.S. registered ®...

  • Page 3: About This Manual

    About This Manual • The instructions in this manual is for model STR-DE997. 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 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

    • When connecting optical digital cords, insert the cord plugs straight in until they click into place. • Do not bend or tie optical digital cords. If you have Sony components with CONTROL A1II/CONTROL S jacks See “CONTROL A1II Control System” on page 44.

  • Page 7: 1A: Connecting Components With Digital Audio Output Jacks

    1a: Connecting components with digital audio output jacks Hooking up a DVD player, TV monitor or satellite tuner For details on the required cords (A 1 Connect the audio jacks. OUTPUT DIGITAL COAXIAL DIGITAL (ASSIGNABLE) OPTICAL TV/SAT TAPE TAPE SA-CD/ SIGNAL GND SA-CD/ COAXIAL...
  • Page 8 2 Connect the video jacks. The following illustration shows how to connect a TV or satellite tuner and a DVD player with COMPONENT VIDEO (Y, video input jacks allows you to enjoy higher quality video. DIGITAL (ASSIGNABLE) OPTICAL TV/SAT TAPE TAPE SA-CD/ SA-CD/...
  • Page 9 Hooking up an MD/Tape deck or a Super Audio CD/CD player For details on the required cords (A MD/Tape deck DIGITAL OPTICAL DIGITAL (ASSIGNABLE) OPTICAL TV/SAT TAPE TAPE SA-CD/ SA-CD/ COAXIAL DIGITAL OUTPUT DIGITAL OPTICAL COAXIAL Super Audio CD/ CD player If you want to connect several digital components, but cannot find an unused input See “Assigning the audio input”...

  • 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 CHANNEL INPUT 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. The following illustration shows how to connect a DVD player with COMPONENT VIDEO (Y, /B-Y, P /R-Y) output jacks. Connecting a TV with component video input jacks allows you to enjoy higher quality video. DVD player OUTPUT OUTPUT VIDEO...

  • 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 DIGITAL (ASSIGNABLE) OPTICAL TV/SAT TAPE TAPE SA-CD/ SA-CD/ COAXIAL Super Audio CD/CD Note If your turntable has a ground wire, connect it to the U SIGNAL GND terminal. H), see page 6.

  • Page 13: Hooking Up Video Components

    Hooking up video components If you connect your TV to the MONITOR jacks, you can watch the video from the selected input (page 23). You can also display the SET UP, LEVEL, EQUALIZER and CUSTOMIZE menu settings and sound fields on your TV by pressing ON SCREEN. For details on the required cords (A page 6.

  • Page 14: 2: Connecting The Antennas

    2: Connecting the antennas Connect the supplied AM loop antenna and FM wire antenna. OPTICAL TV/SAT SA-CD/ 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 7.1 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) or two surround back speakers (7.1 channel) (see “Selecting the surround back decoding mode”...
  • Page 16 Required cords A Speaker cords (not supplied) (–) Surround speaker (Right) S-VIDEO S-VIDEO S-VIDEO VIDEO OUT VIDEO IN VIDEO OUT CTRL MONITOR A1 II AUDIO OUT AUDIO IN WOOFER VIDEO 1 PRE OUT CENTER SURR FRONT SURROUND BACK WOOFER MULTI CH IN 1 INPUT AUDIO Sub woofer...

  • Page 17: 4: Connecting The Ac Power Cord

    4: Connecting the AC power cord Connecting the AC power cord Connect the AC power cord to a wall outlet. NT A – NT B – CENTER AC OUTLET AC OUTLET * AC power cord * The configuration, shape, and number of AC outlets vary according to the area code.

  • 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 to turn on the receiver. Press MAIN MENU repeatedly to select “ SET UP ”.
  • 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. x SURR SP XXXXX (Surround speakers size) • LARGE If you connect large speakers that will effectively reproduce bass frequencies, select “LARGE”.
  • Page 20 When placing two surround back speakers (The angle E should be the same) 30˚ 100˚-120˚ x CTR DIST. XX ft. (Center speaker distance) Initial setting: 10 ft. Lets you set the distance from your listening position to the center speaker. Center speaker distance should be set from a distance equal to the front speaker distance (A) to a distance 5 feet closer to your listening position (B).

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

    • SIDE/LOW Select if the location of your surround speakers corresponds to section A and C. • SIDE/HIGH Select if the location of your surround speakers corresponds to section A and D. • BEHD/LOW Select if the location of your surround speakers corresponds to section B and C.
  • Page 22 Note Although these adjustments can also be made via the front panel using the LEVEL menu (when the test tone is output, the receiver switches to the LEVEL menu automatically), we recommend you follow the procedure described above and adjust the speaker levels from your listening position using the remote.

  • Page 23: Amplifier Operation

    Amplifier Operation Selecting the component Turn INPUT SELECTOR to select the input. To select the Display/light up VIDEO 1 or VIDEO 2 Camcorder or video game VIDEO 3 DVD player Satellite tuner TV/SAT MD or tape deck MD/TAPE Super Audio CD or CD SA-CD/CD player Built-in tuner (FM/AM)

  • Page 24: 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 CHANNEL INPUT jacks. This enables you to enjoy high quality analog inputs such as DVD or Super Audio CD. When the MULTI CH IN function is selected, the equalizer and sound field cannot be used.

  • Page 25: Presetting Radio Stations

    Direct tuning You can enter the frequency of the station you want directly. Use the remote for the operation. Move the easy scroll key (PUSH) to select TUNER. Press PUSH repeatedly to select the FM or AM band. Press D.TUNING. Press the numeric buttons to enter the frequency.

  • Page 26: Changing The Display

    Tuning to preset stations Turn INPUT SELECTOR to select the FM or AM band. The last received station is tuned in. Press PRESET TUNING + or PRESET TUNING – repeatedly to select the preset station you want. Each time you press the button, you can select the preset station as follows: tA1yA2y...yA0yB1yB2y...yB0T tC0y...yC2yC1T...

  • Page 27: About The Indications In The Display

    About the indications in the display SP.A SP.B MULTI CH IN 1 2 EQ D.RANGE SLEEP A.DIRECT SW LFE SL S SR SBL SB A SW: Lights up when sub woofer selection is set to “YES” (page 18) and the audio signal is output from the SUB WOOFER jacks.
  • Page 28 lights up when the receiver applies Pro Logic processing to 2 channel signals in order to output the center and surround channel signals. “; PRO LOGIC II” lights up when the Pro Logic II Movie/Music decoder is activated. “; PRO LOGIC IIx” lights up when the Pro Logic IIx Movie/Music decoder is activated.

  • Page 29: 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 30: Enjoying Higher Fidelity Sound

    Enjoying higher fidelity sound — AUTO FORMAT DIRECT The Auto Format Direct (A.F.D.) mode allows you to select the decoding mode you want for your audio sound. A.F.D. mode Decoding mode (Display) A.F.D. AUTO As encoded (A.F.D. AUTO) PRO LOGIC Dolby Pro Logic (PRO LOGIC) PRO LOGIC II MOVIE...

  • Page 31: Selecting A Sound Field

    D CS 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 CINEMA ST. EX B (CINEMA STUDIO EX B) Reproduces the sound characteristics of the Sony Pictures Entertainment “Kim Novak Theater” cinema production studio. This mode is ideal for watching science-fiction or action movies with lots of sound effects. x CINEMA ST. EX C...

  • Page 33: Selecting The Surround Back Decoding Mode

    To turn off the surround effect Press 2CH to select “2CH STEREO” or press A.F.D. repeatedly to select “A.F.D. AUTO”. Tips • The receiver lets you apply the last selected sound field to an input whenever it is selected (Sound Field Link).
  • 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 “OFF” Surround back decoding is not performed. When you select “AUTO” When the input stream contains the 6.1 channel decode flag decode the surround back signal.

  • Page 35: Advanced Adjustments And Settings

    Advanced Adjustments and Settings Assigning the audio input — DIGITAL ASSIGN You can assign a digital audio input for another input. This function is convenient in the following example. When you have two DVD players and no digital audio input jack is available for the second DVD player.

  • Page 36: Assigning The Component Video Input

    Assigning the component video input — COMPONENT VIDEO INPUT ASSIGN You can assign a component video input for another visual input. Press MAIN MENU repeatedly to select “ CUSTOMIZE Turn MENU to select “COMPO V. ASSIGN”. Press ENTER. Turn MENU to select the component video input you want to assign.

  • Page 37: Customizing Sound Fields

    Customizing sound fields By adjusting the LEVEL menu, you can customize the sound fields to suit your particular listening situation. Note on the displayed items The setup items you can adjust in each menu vary depending on the sound field. Certain setup parameters may be dimmed in the display.

  • Page 38: Adjusting The Equalizer

    x EFFECT XXX (Effect level) Initial setting: STD Lets you adjust the “presence” of the surround effect. Resetting sound fields to the initial settings Use the buttons on the receiver for the operation. Press ?/1 to turn off the power. While holding down 2CH, press ?/1.

  • Page 39: Advanced Settings

    Advanced settings Using the CUSTOMIZE menu to adjust the receiver You can adjust various receiver settings using the CUSTOMIZE menu. Press MAIN MENU repeatedly to select “ CUSTOMIZE ”. Turn MENU to select the parameter you want to adjust. For details, see “CUSTOMIZE menu parameters”...
  • Page 40 x POWER SAVE XXX (CONTROL A1II power save function) • ON Lets you save the power consumption of the receiver during standby mode when the power save function is activated. • OFF Lets you turn on the system automatically when the component connected via monaural mini-plug cords (page 44) is turned on.

  • Page 41: 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 SELECTOR, and display it in the receiver’s display. To index a preset station Turn INPUT SELECTOR to select the FM or AM band, then tune in the preset station you want to create an index name for (page 26).

  • Page 42: Selecting The Speaker System

    Selecting the speaker system You can select the front speaker system you want to use. Press SPEAKERS (OFF/A/B/A+B) repeatedly to select the front speaker system you want to use. The selected speaker system appears in the display. To turn off the speaker output, press SPEAKERS (OFF/A/B/A+B) repeatedly until the “SP.A”...

  • Page 43: Listening To The Sound In Another Zone

    Recording on a video tape You can record from a VCR, a TV or a DVD using the receiver. You can also add audio from a variety of audio sources when editing a video tape. See the operating instructions of your VCR or DVD player if you need help.

  • Page 44: Control A1Ii Control System

    The CONTROL A1 control system has been updated to the CONTROL A1II which is the standard system in the Sony 300 disc CD changer and other recent Sony components. Components with CONTROL A1 jacks are compatible with components with CONTROL A1II, and can be connected to each other.

  • Page 45: Using Control S Control System

    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 amplifier (receiver). Connections You can connect up to 10 CONTROL A1II compatible components in any order.
  • Page 46 If you connect the CONTROL S IN jack on another component to the CONTROL S OUT jack on this unit Example Tuner The remote sensor on this unit receives remote codes the same way as the remote sensor on the CONTROL S IN component.

  • Page 47: Operations Using The Remote Rm-Lg113

    Operations Using the Remote RM-LG113 You can use the remote RM-LG113 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 48 Remote Operations Button ANT 7 AUDIO 5 TV/VCR/ DVD player AV MENU VCR/ Satellite tuner/ DVD player AV ?/1 wh TV/VCR/ CD player/ VCD player/ LD player/ DVD player/ MD deck/ DAT deck CLEAR 7 DVD player DIRECT 5 Receiver DISC w;...
  • Page 49 Adjusts the volume of +/– qa the TV. TV ?/1 1 TV Turns the TV on or off. WIDE qd Selects the wide picture mode. * Only for Sony TVs with the picture-in-picture function. Remote Operations Function Button 1-9 5 and Receiver...
  • Page 50 Remote Operations Button VCR/ CD player/ VCD player/ LD player/ DVD player/ MD deck/ DAT deck/ Tape deck x ql VCR/ CD player/ VCD player/ LD player/ DVD player/ MD deck/ DAT deck/ Tape deck V/v q; Receiver B/b q; Receiver V/v/B/b VCR/...

  • Page 51: Selecting The Command Mode Of The Remote

    Furthermore, you can also program the remote for Sony components that the remote is unable to control. Note that the remote can only control components that accept infrared wireless control signals.
  • Page 52 Use the numeric codes in the tables below to control non-Sony components and also Sony components that the remote is normally unable to control. Since the remote signal that a...
  • Page 53 729, 730, 731 PIONEER RCA/PROSCAN 722, 729, 730, 731, 741, TOSHIBA * If an AIWA VCR does not work even though you enter the code for AIWA, enter the code for Sony instead. To control a DVD player Maker Code(s) SONY...

  • Page 54: Learning The Commands Of Your Components

    To control a TV Maker SONY AIWA DAEWOO FISHER FUNAI FUJITSU GOLDSTAR GRUNDIG HITACHI ITT/NOKIA MAGNAVOX MITSUBISHI/MGA PANASONIC PHILIPS PIONEER RCA/PROSCAN SAMSUNG SANYO SHARP THOMSON TOSHIBA TELEFUNKEN ZENITH To control a satellite tuner or cable box Maker SONY JERROLD/G.I. PANASONIC S.
  • Page 55 Press the appropriate button on the remote control to be learned to send the remote button code. Lightly pressing the button once should be sufficient. If learning is completed successfully, the indicator slowly flashes twice and the remote automatically exits the learning mode.

  • Page 56: Performing Several Commands In Sequence Automatically (Macro Play)

    Performing several commands in sequence automatically (Macro Play) The Macro Play function lets you link several IR codes in a sequential order as a single command. The remote provides 2 macro lists (M1 and M2). You can specify up to 10 IR codes for each macro list.

  • Page 57: 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 58: 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.
  • Page 59 There is no sound or only a very low-level sound is heard from the center/surround/ surround back speakers. • Make sure the sound field function is on (press A.F.D., MOVIE or MUSIC). • Select a CINEMA STUDIO EX mode (page 31). •...
  • Page 60 Check the speaker connection and turn on the power again. If this problem persists, turn off the receiver and consult your nearest Sony dealer. If you are unable to remedy the problem using the...

  • Page 61: Specifications

    Specifications AUDIO POWER SPECIFICATIONS POWER OUTPUT AND TOTAL HARMONIC DISTORTION: (Models of area code U only) With 8 ohm loads, both channels driven, from 20 – 20,000 Hz; rated 110 watts per channel minimum RMS power, with no more than 0.09% total harmonic distortion from 250 milliwatts to rated output.
  • Page 62 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 63: 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 and other parts of the system that are mentioned in the text. Main unit ALPHABETICAL ORDER A - I A.F.D.

  • Page 64: Index

    Indexing. See Naming Labeling. See Naming LEVEL menu 37 Naming 41 Preset stations how to 25 how to tune 26 Sony Corporation Printed in Malaysia Recording on a video tape 43 on an audio tape or MD 42 Selecting component 23 front speaker system 42 –...

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