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- Page 1 4-252-084-13(1) FM Stereo FM/AM Receiver Operating Instructions STR-DE497 ©2004 Sony Corporation...
- Page 2 Don’t throw away batteries with general house waste; dispose of them correctly as chemical waste. Except for customers in Europe NERGY mark. As an E Sony Corporation has determined that this product meets the E ® guidelines for energy efficiency. ®...
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Page 3: About This Manual
About This Manual • The instructions in this manual are for model STR-DE497. 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 F) (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 Notes •... -
Page 7: 1A: Connecting Components With Digital Audio Output Jacks
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/ DVD IN COAXIAL FRONT SURROUND MULTI CH IN OUTPUT DIGITAL... -
Page 8: Dvd Player
2 Connect the video jacks. DIGITAL OPTICAL VIDEO 2 SA-CD/ DVD IN COAXIAL FRONT SURROUND MULTI CH IN Satellite tuner OUTPUT VIDEO ANTENNA VIDEO IN VIDEO IN VIDEO OUT VIDEO IN CENTER AUDIO IN AUDIO IN WOOFER SA-CD/CD MD/TAPE VIDEO 2 OUTPUT OUTPUT VIDEO... - Page 9 Hooking up a Super Audio CD/CD player For details on the required cords (A Super Audio CD/CD player DIGITAL OPTICAL DIGITAL OPTICAL VIDEO 2 SA-CD/ DVD IN COAXIAL FRONT SURROUND MULTI CH IN 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.
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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. DIGITAL ANTENNA OPTICAL VIDEO 2 SA-CD/ DVD IN COAXIAL CENTER FRONT SURROUND WOOFER MULTI CH IN DVD player TV monitor OUTPUT VIDEO MONITOR VIDEO IN VIDEO IN VIDEO OUT VIDEO IN VIDEO OUT AUDIO AUDIO IN AUDIO IN AUDIO OUT AUDIO IN...
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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 F), see page 6. – DIGITAL ANTENNA OPTICAL VIDEO 2 SA-CD/ DVD IN COAXIAL CENTER FRONT SURROUND WOOFER MD/TAPE SA-CD/CD MULTI CH IN OUTPUT LINE Super Audio CD/CD... - Page 13 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 21). For details on the required cords (A DIGITAL OPTICAL VIDEO 2 SA-CD/ DVD IN COAXIAL CENTER FRONT SURROUND...
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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/ DVD IN 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 5.1 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). Example of 5.1 channel speaker system configuration Center speaker Front speaker (Right) - Page 16 Required cords A Speaker cords (not supplied) (–) Surround speaker (Right) MONITOR VIDEO OUT AUDIO WOOFER INPUT AUDIO * 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”...
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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 to turn on the receiver. Press MAIN MENU repeatedly to select “ SET UP ”. Press repeatedly to select the parameter you want to adjust. - 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 speaker size) • LARGE If you connect large speakers that will effectively reproduce bass frequencies, select “LARGE”.
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Page 20: 6: Adjusting The Speaker Levels And Balance
The receiver lets you to input the speaker position in terms of distance. However, it is not possible to set the center speaker further than the front speakers. Also, the center speaker cannot be set more that 1.5 meters closer than the front speakers. Likewise, the surround speakers cannot be set further away from the listening position than the front speakers. -
Page 21: Amplifier Operation
Amplifier Operation Selecting the component Press input buttons to select the input. To select the Press VIDEO 1 or VIDEO 2 Satellite tuner VIDEO 2 DVD player MD or tape deck MD/TAPE Super Audio CD or SA-CD/CD CD player Built-in tuner (FM/AM) TUNER FM/AM The selected input appears in the display. -
Page 22: Listening To Fm/Am Radio
Listening to FM/AM radio You can listen to FM and AM broadcasts through the built-in tuner. Before operation, make sure you have connected the FM and AM antennas to the receiver (see page 14). The tuning scale differs depending on the area code as shown in the following table. -
Page 23: Storing Fm Stations Automatically
Storing FM stations automatically — AUTOBETICAL (Models of area code CEL, CEK only) This function lets you store up to 30 FM and FM RDS stations in alphabetical order without redundancy. Additionally, it only stores the stations with the clearest signals. If you want to store FM or AM stations one by one, see “Presetting radio stations”. -
Page 24: Using The Radio Data System (Rds)
Tuning to preset stations Press TUNER FM/AM repeatedly 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 25: Displaying Rds Information
Displaying RDS information While receiving an RDS station, press DISPLAY repeatedly. Each time you press the button, RDS information on the display changes cyclically as follows: Program Service name t Frequency t Program Type indication t Radio Text t Current Time indication (in 24- indication hour system) t Sound field currently applied Type of program being broadcast (see page 25). -
Page 26: Changing The Display
Changing the display Changing the information in the display You can check the sound field etc. by changing the information in the display. Press DISPLAY repeatedly. Each time you press DISPLAY, the display will change cyclically as follows. Index name of the input Sound field currently applied When the tuner is selected Program Service name... -
Page 27: About The Indications In The Display
About the indications in the display L F E SP A DIGITAL SP B SLEEP OPT COAX A SW: Lights up when sub woofer selection is set to “YES” (page 18) and 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 28: 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 29: 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 30 C.ST.EX C (CINEMA STUDIO EX C) 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...
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Page 31: 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 32: 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 S.W. XXX dB (Sub woofer level) Initial setting: 0 dB You can adjust from –10 dB to +10 dB in 1 dB steps. COMP. -
Page 33: 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 34 x DUAL XXX (Digital broadcast language selection) Lets you select the language you want to listen to during digital broadcast. This feature only functions for Dolby Digital sources. • M/S (Main/Sub) Sound of the main language will be output through the front left speaker and sound of the sub language will be output through the front right speaker simultaneously.
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Page 35: 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 36: 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 37: 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 38: 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 39 SYSTEM Receiver/TV/ Turns off the receiver STANDBY VCR/Satellite and other Sony audio/ (Press AV tuner/ video components. ?/1 ea and CD player/ ?/1 e; at VCD player/ the same LD player/...
- Page 40 Remote Operations Button TUNER wj Receiver TV CH +/– qg TV/VIDEO TV VOL +/– qf VIDEO 1 3 Receiver VIDEO 2 2 Receiver 0-9 wh Receiver CD player/ VCD player/ LD player/ MD deck/ DAT deck TV/VCR/ Satellite tuner 2CH q; Receiver >10 5 CD player/...
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Page 41: 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 42: 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 43: 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 44: Remote Control
• Make sure you select the correct input on the remote. Irregular current is output from the speakers. The receiver will automatically turn off after a few seconds. Check the speaker connection and turn on the power again. If this problem persists, consult your nearest Sony dealer. on the... -
Page 45: Specifications
If the problem persist Consult your nearest Sony dealer. Reference sections for clearing the receiver’s memory To clear All memorized settings... - Page 46 Models of other area code 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 1) Measured under the following conditions: Area code SP, CEL, CEK, KR E2/E3, AU 2) Depending on the sound field settings and the source, there may be no sound output.
- Page 47 AM tuner section Tuning range Models of area code E2/E3 With 10-kHz tuning scale: 530 – 1,610 kHz With 9-kHz tuning scale: 531 – 1,602 kHz Models of area code CEL, CEK, SP, AU, TW, KR With 9-kHz tuning scale: 531 – 1,602 kHz Antenna Loop antenna Intermediate frequency...
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Page 48: List Of Button Locations And Reference Pages
List of button locations and reference pages How to use page 48 and 49 Use this page to find the location of buttons that are mentioned in the text. Main unit ALPHABETICAL ORDER A - L A.F.D. (button/indicator) qs (28, 29, 30, 43) DIMMER 4 (26) DISPLAY 3 (25, 26, 44) - Page 49 9 q; qa qs qd qf...
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Page 50: Index
Index Adjusting CUSTOMIZE parameters 33 LEVEL parameters 31 SET UP parameters 18 speaker levels and balance 20 TONE parameters 33 Automatic tuning 22 Changing display 26 Clearing receiver’s memory 17 CUSTOMIZE menu 33 Digital Cinema Sound 29 Direct tuning 22 Dual Mono 34 Dubbing. - Page 51 Sony Corporation Printed in Malaysia...