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Sony STR-DE598 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-DE598
©2005 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 WARNING To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture. To prevent fire, do not cover the ventilation of the apparatus with newspapers, table-cloths, curtains, etc. And don’t place lighted candles on the apparatus. To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not place objects filled with liquids, such as vases, on the apparatus.

  • Page 3: About This Manual

    ® is a U.S. registered NERGY mark. As an E NERGY Sony Corporation has determined that this product meets the E guidelines for energy efficiency. About This Manual • The instructions in this manual are for model STR-DE598. Check your model number by looking at the lower right corner of the front panel.

  • 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: 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 OPTICAL VIDEO 2 SA-CD/ COAXIAL OUTPUT DIGITAL OPTICAL Note...
  • Page 8 2 Connect the video jacks. (Except for models of area code CEL, CEK) The following illustration shows how to connect a TV or satellite tuner and a DVD player with COMPONENT VIDEO (Y, P jacks. 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. OUTPUT VIDEO DIGITAL OPTICAL...

  • 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 G), see page 6. – DIGITAL ANTENNA VIDEO IN VIDEO IN AUDIO IN AUDIO IN SA-CD/CD MD/TAPE VIDEO 2 OUTPUT...

  • 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/ To the VIDEO 3 COAXIAL IN/PORTABLE AV IN jacks...

  • 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) 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 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 XXXXX (Surround speakers size) • LARGE 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 surround speakers to “LARGE”. • SMALL If the sound is distorted, or you feel a lack of surround effects when using multi channel surround sound, select “SMALL”...
  • Page 20 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 than 1.5 meters (5 feet) closer than the front speakers.

  • 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 Camcorder or video game VIDEO 3 DVD player MD or tape deck Super Audio CD or CD player Built-in tuner (FM) Built-in tuner (AM) The selected input appears in the display.

  • 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 FM or AM button 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 FM or AM 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 RELIGION Programs of religious content 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 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 Decoding the input audio signal automatically In this mode, the receiver automatically detects the type of audio signal being input (Dolby Digital, DTS, standard 2 channel stereo, etc.) and performs the proper decoding if necessary. This mode presents the sound as it was recorded/ encoded, without adding any surround effects.

  • Page 32: Selecting A Sound Field

    D CS Sound fields with 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 33 Selecting a sound field for music Press MUSIC repeatedly to select the sound field you want. The selected sound field appears in the display. Sound field HALL JAZZ CLUB LIVE CONCERT x HALL Reproduces the acoustics of a classical concert hall. x JAZZ (JAZZ CLUB) Reproduces the acoustics of a jazz club.

  • Page 34: Selecting The Surround Back Decoding Mode

    Selecting the surround back decoding mode — SURR BACK DECODING This function lets you select the decoding mode for the surround back signals of the multi channel input stream. By decoding the surround back signal of DVD software (etc.) recorded in Dolby Digital EX, DTS-ES Matrix, DTS-ES Discrete 6.1, etc.
  • Page 35 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 Output channel Dolby Digital 5.1...

  • Page 36: Advanced Adjustments And Settings

    Advanced Adjustments and Settings Assigning the component video input — COMPONENT VIDEO INPUT ASSIGN (Except for models of area code CEL, CEK) You can assign a component video input for another visual input. Press MAIN MENU repeatedly to select “ CUSTOM ”. Press repeatedly to select “COMP.

  • 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 Tone

    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. “SF. CLR.” appears in the display and all sound fields are reset to the initial setting. Adjusting the tone You can adjust the tonal quality (bass, treble level) of the front speakers using the TONE...

  • 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 “ CUSTOM ”. Press repeatedly to select the parameter you want to adjust. For details, see “CUSTOMIZE menu parameters”...
  • Page 40 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.

  • 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 buttons, and display it in the receiver’s display. Use the buttons on the receiver for the operation. To index a preset station Press FM or AM to select the FM or AM band, then tune in the preset station...

  • Page 42: 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 43: 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 44: Operations Using The Remote Rm-Aau001

    Operations Using the Remote RM-AAU001 You can use the remote RM-AAU001 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 45 The tables below show the settings of each button. Remote Operations Function Button A.F.D. wl Receiver Selects the decoding mode for audio sound. ANGLE qs DVD player Selects viewing angle or changes the angles. ANT qa VCR/ Selects output signal Satellite tuner from the antenna terminal: TV signal or...
  • Page 46 TV/VCR/ Satellite tuner 2CH wk Receiver Function Remote Button Changes the >10 wh subtitles. Turns off the receiver and other Sony audio/video -/-- wh components. ?/1 2 Outputs test tone. c STEP C Displays DVD title. REPLAY ADVANCE menu. ./>...

  • Page 47: Changing The Factory Setting Of An Input Button

    Tuner (this receiver) DSS (Digital Satellite Receiver) DCS (Digital CS Tuner) BSD (Digital BS Tuner) *Sony VCRs are operated with a VTR 2 or 3 setting. These correspond to 8mm and VHS respectively. Now you can use the MD/TAPE button to control the tape deck.

  • Page 48: 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 49: 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 50: Remote Control

    The surround effect cannot be obtained. • Make sure the sound field function is on (press 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 51: Specifications

    If the problem persist Consult your nearest Sony dealer. Reference sections for clearing the receiver’s memory To clear All memorized settings...
  • Page 52 Reference Power Output (8 ohms 20 Hz – 20 kHz, THD 0.09%) FRONT 110 W/ch CENTER 110 W SURR 110 W/ch SURR BACK 110 W (8 ohms 1 kHz, THD 0.7%) FRONT 120 W/ch CENTER 120 W SURR 120 W/ch SURR BACK 120 W (8 ohms 1 kHz, THD 10%)
  • Page 53 Inputs (Digital) DVD (Coaxial) Sensitivity: – Impedance: 75 ohms S/N: 100 dB (A, 20 kHz LPF) VIDEO 2, SA-CD/CD Sensitivity: – (Optical) Impedance: – S/N: 100 dB (A, 20 kHz LPF) Outputs (Analog) MD/TAPE (OUT), Voltage: 500 mV VIDEO 1 (AUDIO OUT) Impedance: 10 k ohms SUB WOOFER Voltage: 2 V...
  • Page 54 General Power requirements Area code Power requirements U, CA 120 V AC, 60 Hz CEL, CEK 230 V AC, 50/60 Hz 240 V AC, 50 Hz AR, KR 220 – 230 V AC, 50/60 Hz E2/E3 120/220/240 V AC, 50/60 Hz 110 V AC, 50/60 Hz Power consumption Area code...

  • Page 55: 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 (31, AM wa (22, 23, 24, 25, 41) DIMMER 4 (27) DISPLAY 3 (26, 27, 50) Display 7 (28)

  • Page 56: Index

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

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