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Sony STR-DE625 Owner's Manual

Sony STR-DE625 Owner's Manual

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  • Page 1 OWN ERS MAN UAL...
  • Page 2 TABLE OF CONTENTS About This Manual The instructions in this manual are for models STR-DE625 Hooking Up the Components and DE525. Check your n_ode[ number by looking at the upper right comer of the front panel. In this manual Unpacking USA and Canadian STR-DE625 is used...
  • Page 3 Refer to them whenever you call upon plug itself; never pull the cord. your Sony dealer regarding this product. • One blade of the plug is wider than the other for the purpose of saiety and will Model No. STR-DE625/DES25 fit into the wall outlet only one way.

  • Page 4: Unpacking

    Unpacking Check that you received the following items with the re_ve_. • FM wireantenna(1) • AM loopantenna(1) • Remote commander (rmnote) ( 1) Model Remote" STR-DE625 RM-LJ301 STR-DE525 (except Canada) RM-U401 5TR-D]5-25 RM-PP401 (_da) • R6 (size-AA) b atteries (2) •...

  • Page 5: Antenna Hookups

    Antenna Hookups AM loop antenna FM wire antenna (supplied) (supplied) 660 6 li-_ N @O@ O :OO O 1OO Important If you connect the receiver to an outdoor antenna, ground Connect the To the it against lightning as shown in the illustration in the left column.
  • Page 6 Audio Component Hookups CD player Audio cords (not supplied) X" a cord, be sure to match the coIor-coded pins to When conne_ the appropriate iacks on the components. White (L} White (L) Red (R) Red (R) I_-- _ _--- __.. II III Tape/MD deck...
  • Page 7 Video Component Hookups STR-DE625 Required cords. Audio/video cords (not supplied) When connecting a cord, be sure to match the color-coded pins to the appropriate jacks on the components. TV or DBS tuner Yellow (video) Yellow (video) White (l!audio)_ White (l/audio) Red (R/audio) Red (R/audio) Video cord for connecting a TV monitor (not supplied)
  • Page 8 Video Component Hookups STR-DE525_ Required cords X" Audio/video cords(not supplied) Yellow (video) Yellow (video) € VCR" White (Uaudio)_,'_-_/_ White (L/audio) Red (R/audio) Red (R/audio) Video cord for connecting a "IVmonitor (not supplied) Yellow Yellow ++++-+ + n - + k + t=_.,-..+'+'_+-::'_ ::=: TV monitor...

  • Page 9: Input Hookups

    5.1 Input Hookups This receiver is equipped'_th 5.1 / DVD INPUT jacks. connecting your DVD player or other digital video source Audio cords (not supplied) through a multi-channel decoder (e.g., Dolby Digital (AC- Two for the 5.1 / DVD INPUT FRONT and REAR jacks 3) decoder) to these jacks, you can enjoy theater-quality...

  • Page 10: Other Hookups

    Other Hookups Audio/videolcontro| S connecting cord (1) (supplied with STR- DE625 only) Yellow (video) Yellow (video) White (Uaudio) White (Uaudio) Red (R/audio) ----_ - Red OUaudio) Black (control S) _ Blade(control S) Control S connecting cord (1) (supplied with STR-OE625 only) ¢D Black Black...
  • Page 11 Other Hookups ¢.onnectihg.the-'AC power, cord Before connecting the AC power cord of this receiver to a • - x" wall outlet:. • Connect the speaker system to the receiver (see page 14). • Turn the MASTER VOLUME control to the lePanost position (0).
  • Page 12 "CD 1" and connect the changer (or 2) whenever you turn on the VCIL the CD jacks on the receiver. If, however, you have a Sony CD changer with VIDEO OUT jacks, set the command mx:Kle to "CD 2" and "Iv...
  • Page 13 SET UP _Hooking Up GENRE SOUND FIELD ON/OFF and_:Setting_Up ith_S i_a-__ "_. -_ , _, Cursor buttons -° MODE BALANCE "I0 .' ;'. '.,,"_-"..'.- ?'77.7.7-7:_,_i_ Brief:descriptions butt_:and:.contro_ SET UP button: Used to display "CTR MODE" when selecting the center mode. GENRE button: Used to select...
  • Page 14 Center speaker SPEAKERS C'_N'I']_ terminals output on the speakers. • If you are not using a Sony wireless rear speaker Active woofer WOOFER AUDIO OUT iack* system, do not connect any other component to the...
  • Page 15 IIII Dolby Surround Setup Dolby Pro Logic Surround is a system for decoding Selectingthe. impedance (STR-DE625 only) Dolby Surround sound that is standardized for TV Set the IMPEDANCE SELECTOR for the front speakers programs and movies. By selecting the proper center indicated in the table...
  • Page 16 Dolby Surround Setup _Serecting:_cen1_er_ Press MODE repeatedly to select "PRO LOGIC." m_:le The _:eiver offers you four center modes: PHANTOM, Press TEST TONE on the supplied remote. 3CH LOGIC, NORMAL, and WIDE. Each mode You will hear a test tone (see this page) from each designed for a different...
  • Page 17 Before You Use Your Receiver _.(:hen:k|ng the,€_nn_'ti_r_ After connecting all of your components to the receiver, Make sure that you have: do the procedure below to verify that the connections * Turned MASTER VOLUME to the leftrnost position (0). were correctly made.
  • Page 18 Before Your Receiver There's no sound _a'om a specific component. •_ Check that the component is connected correctly m the audio input jacks for that component. Check that the cord(s) used for the connection (are) inserted fully into the jacks on both the receiver and the component.
  • Page 19 Location of Front Panel Parts Description pa sandi Basnc !Amllimer O erat[ons i__ .._- _._._._._'_:_-_._ ..;i ,__Onon me_on an _ ._!_ =_rr._Ot hh_ buttons and controls . _ ._-_. I/_) switch Press to turn the receiver on and off. Note Before turn...
  • Page 20 iF,. 000000 I" 0000 O000OO l'T4--J -° "o S.1/DVD INPUT button SPEAKERS selector Press to select the component connected to the 3.1 / Set according to the front speakers you want to drive. "o DVD INPUT jacks. The 5.1iDVD INPUT indicator To select Set to...
  • Page 21 Front Panel Parts Description BASS BOOST button DISPLAY button Press to increase the bass of the front speakers. Press repeatedly to change the information on the BASS'BOOST indicator lights up when the function display window as follows: turned Index name of the component or the preset station* TONE ON/OFF button...
  • Page 22 SET UP button [] The following buttons operate the built-in ttmen For details, see "Receiving Broadcasts* starting from page " Press this button repeatedly to select any of the following three indications. The selected indication appears in the display and you will be able to make TUNING +/- buttons various...
  • Page 23 E :oyihg You can take advantage of surround sound simply selecting one of the pre-programmed "sound fields" that your receiver provides. You can enjoy the sound of a Surro.un movie theater or concert hall in your own home. You can even customize a sound...

  • Page 24: Sound

    Selecting a Sound Field _ enjo_isu_und_undE i ..CURSOR MODE buttonNPress repeatedly to lightup the You can enjoy surround sound simply by selecting one of SURROUND indicator or BASS/TREBLE indicatorto the pre-programmed sound fields according to the customize a sound field.
  • Page 25 Selecting a Sound Field Description of sound fields GENRE (type) MODE (sound field) Effects GENRE (type) MODE (sound field) Effects CINEMA PRO LOGIC Decodes programs MUSIC HALL Reproduces the acoustics processed with Dolby Pro of a rectangular concert LogicSum)un. d hall.
  • Page 26 Customizing Sound Fields By adjusting some of $jhe sound parameters, you can ::_dju._r_ng the_volum_of the ma_n customize sound fields to suit your particular listening center speakers (REAR/CENTER) situation. If you feel the volume of the rea r or center speaker inadequate (even after adjusting...
  • Page 27 Customizing Sound Fields Parameters Sound field mode GENRE MODE Test tone output DELAY EFFECT REARb) CENTER_1 TONE From the front speakers CINEMA PRO LOGIC • • • • Depends on center mode (see page 16) CSTUDZO^ • • • • C STUDIO B •...
  • Page 28 Receiving You can tune in stations on this receiver in the following ways: Broadcasts Direct Tuning You can enter a frequency, of the station you want directly by using the numeric buttons (see page 30). Automatic Tuning If you don't know the frequency of the station you want, _:chap_d_ how_to recelve_:s.: you can let the receiver...
  • Page 29 Brief descriptions of: buttons used to Direct Tuning receive broadcasts PRESET TUNING +/-: Press to scan all preset radio For details on the buttons used in this section, see "Brief stations. "_ descriptions of buttons used to receive broadcasts" on this page.

  • Page 30: Direct Tuning

    Automatic Tuning Preset Tuning For details on the butt_ used m this section, see "Brief For details on the buttons used in this section, see "Brief descriptions of buttons used to receive broadcasts" descriptions of buttons used to receive broadcasts" page 30.

  • Page 31: Preset Tuning

    Preset Tuning Tuning preset_statio_ Press TUNER to light the button The last received station is tuned i_ Press SHIFT to select a memory page (A, B or C), then press the preset number of the station want. .- S nn,ng Press TUNER to light the button The last received station is tuned in.
  • Page 32 Other CURSOR MODE Cursor buttons Ooerations ?:_:: - - .o O" SET UP SLEEP TUNER S,1/DVD INPUT _Bd_ de_ptions ofbuttons thatappear ch_: CURSOR MODE button: Used to light up the INDEX indicator to index preset stations or program sources. Cursor buttons (AIVI_I_): After pressing the SET UP button or CURSOR MODE button, use these buttons...
  • Page 33 Indexing Preset Stations Recording and Program Sources Your re.vet makes it easy to record to and from the components connected to it. You don't have to connect You can enter a name of up to 8 characters for preset the playback and recording components directly to each statiam (station...

  • Page 34: Recording

    Using the Sleep Timer You can set the receiver to turn off automatically at a specified time. You can record from a VCK a TV, or an LD player using the receiver. You can also add audio from a variety Press SLEEPwhile the power is on.
  • Page 35 Adjustments Using the SET UP Button The SET UP button allows you to make following adjustments. Press SET UP repeatedly until "DSPL SET UP" appears in the display. Press the cursor buttons (AJV) to select "DIMMER." eress the cursor buttons (<_/_) to select the brightness...

  • Page 36: Button

    If you experience any of the following difficulties while using the receiver, use this troubleshooting guide to help you remedy the problem. Should any problem persist, consult your nearest Sony dealer. There's no sound or only a very low-level sound is heard.

  • Page 37: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting left and righ_ sounds are unbalanced No picture or an unclear picture appears on the reversed. TV soreen or monitor. Check that the speakers and components ,,_ Select the appropriate function on the receiver. connected correctly securely. m_ Press the "I'V/VIDEO button on the suppLied...
  • Page 38 Specifications AUDIO OUT: Outputs Frequency response AUDIO POWER; _-._,.'_._.,: _-_ . PHONCk RIAA Voltage: 150 mV Impedance: equalization curve POWER OUTPUT AND 10 kilohms :t-0.5 dB TOTAL HARMONIC WOOFER: CD, TAPE/IvtO, VIDEO DISTORTION: 1, 2,: Voltage: 10 Hz - 50 kHz +0.5/ Impedance: With 8 ohm loads, both...

  • Page 39: Specifications

    bpeclTiCauons Tuning range With_10-kI-Iz tuning System Tuner section: scale: PLL quartz-locked 530 - 1710 kHz (USA digital synthesizer and Canada only d}) system 53O - 1610 kHz (all Preamplifier section: other countries Low-noise NF type except Singapore, equalizer Malaysia, • Power amplifier section: Australia)

  • Page 40: Glossary

    This is the generic name of the surround sound produced by digital Level Early signal processing technology reflections Reverberation developed by Sony. Unlike previous surround sound fields mainly directed at the reproduction of music, Digital Cinema Sound is designed specifically for the enjoyment movies.
  • Page 41 ladles ot Settings Made Using CURSOR MODE UP Buttons A variety of settings can be made using the CURSOR MODE and SET UP buttons, in conjunction with the cursor buttons. These settings are shown in the following tables. Press CURSOR MOOE repeatedly Press/_ or _/to select...
  • Page 42 Index I,J,K Speakers adjusting rear and center Adjusting Indexing speaker volume brightness of the display stations preset adjusting volume 16, 27 rear and center speaker program sources connection volume L, M, N, 0 impedance speaker volume tone increasing rear speaker output Labeling.

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