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Sony STR-DE895 Operating Instructions Manual

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Operating Instructions

Owner's Record
The model and serial numbers are located at 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.
STR-DE995
STR-DE895
© 2003 Sony Corporation
4-244-963-12(1)
Serial No.

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  • Page 1: Operating Instructions

    Operating Instructions Owner’s Record The model and serial numbers are located at 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.
  • Page 2 * Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. “Dolby”, “Pro Logic” and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. ** “DTS”, “DTS-ES Extended Surround” and “Neo:6” are trademarks of Digital Theater Systems, Inc. is a U.S. registered ® partner, Sony ® NERGY...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents List of Button Locations and Reference Pages Main unit ... 5 Hooking Up the Components Required cords ... 7 Antenna hookups ... 8 Audio component hookups ... 9 Video component hookups ... 10 Digital component hookups ... 11 Multi channel input hookups ...

  • Page 4: About This Manual

    About This Manual The instructions in this manual are for models STR-DE995 and STR-DE895. Check your model number by looking at the lower right corner of the front panel. In this manual, the STR-DE995 is used for illustration purposes unless stated otherwise. Any difference in operation is clearly indicated in the text, for example, “STR-DE995 only”.

  • Page 5: List Of Button Locations And Reference Pages

    List of Button Locations and Reference Pages How to use page 5 and 6 Use this page to find the location of buttons that are mentioned in the text. Main unit STR-DE995 only ALPHABETICAL ORDER A – H A.F.D. (button/indicator) ea (28–31) CD/SACD (indicator) qd (25) DIMMER 5 (27)
  • Page 6 Main unit (continued) STR-DE895 only ALPHABETICAL ORDER A – H A.F.D. (button/indicator) wl (28–31) CD/SACD (indicator) qd (25) DIMMER 5 (27) DISPLAY 4 (27, 69) Display qf (27) DVD (indicator) q; (25) ENTER ws (19, 40, 43) FM MODE eg (37) I –...

  • Page 7: Hooking Up The Components

    Hooking Up the Components Required cords The following optional connection cords A – I are required when you hook up the components (pages 9 – 15). A Audio cord (not supplied) White (L) Red (R) B Audio/video cord (not supplied) Yellow (video) White (L/audio) Red (R/audio)

  • Page 8: Antenna Hookups

    Antenna hookups OPTICAL TV/SAT TAPE TAPE SACD COAXIAL * The shape of the connector varies depending on the area code. Notes on antenna hookups • To prevent noise pickup, keep the AM loop antenna away from the receiver and other components.

  • Page 9: Audio Component Hookups

    Audio component hookups Turntable DIGITAL (ASSIGNABLE) OPTICAL ANTENNA TV/SAT TAPE TAPE SACD COAXIAL SIGNAL GND PHONO CD/SACD MD/TAPE OUTPUT LINE CD or Super Audio CD player Note on audio component hookups If your turntable has a ground wire, connect it to the U SIGNAL GND terminal.

  • Page 10: Video Component Hookups

    Video component hookups DIGITAL (ASSIGNABLE) OPTICAL TV/SAT TAPE TAPE SACD COAXIAL To the VIDEO PHONO 3 INPUT jacks Camcorder or video game * For STR-DE995, you can display the LEVEL, SET UP, EQUALIZER and CUSTOMIZE parameters and selected sound field by pressing ON SCREEN. Note on video component hookups You can connect your TV’s audio output jacks...

  • Page 11: Digital Component Hookups

    Digital component hookups Connect the digital output jacks of your DVD player and satellite tuner (etc.) to the receiver’s digital input jacks to bring the multi channel surround sound of a movie theater into your home. To fully enjoy multi channel surround sound (5.1 channel), five speakers (two front speakers, two surround speakers, and a center speaker) and a sub woofer are required.
  • Page 12 Digital component hookups (continued) Connect the digital output jacks of your MD or tape deck to the receiver’s digital input jack and connect the digital input jacks of your MD or tape deck to the receiver’s digital output jack. These connections allow you to make digital recordings of TV broadcasts, etc.

  • Page 13: Multi Channel Input Hookups

    Multi channel input hookups Although this receiver incorporates a multi channel decoder, it is also equipped with multi channel input jacks. These connections allow you to enjoy multi channel software encoded in formats other than Dolby Digital and DTS. If your DVD player is equipped with multi channel output jacks, you can connect them directly to the receiver to enjoy the sound of the DVD player’s multi channel decoder.

  • Page 14: Other Hookups

    WOOFER SPEAKERS 2ND ZONE 2ND ZONE OUT* • If you have a Sony CD changer with a COMMAND MODE selector If your CD changer’s COMMAND MODE selector can be set to CD 1, CD 2, or CD 3, be sure to set the command mode to “CD 1”...

  • Page 15: Setting The Voltage Selector

    (STR-DE995 only) When making CONTROL S hookups, use a monaural mini-plug cord (not supplied). CONTROL S is an original Sony control system. • If you connect the CONTROL S OUT jack on another component to the CTRL S STATUS IN jack on this receiver.

  • Page 16: Connecting The Ac Power Cord

    Other hookups (continued) Connecting the AC power cord AC power cord NT B KERS E USE 8-16Ω NT A – OUND AC OUTLET AC OUTLET* * The configuration, shape, and number of AC outlets vary according to the model and country to which the receiver is shipped.

  • Page 17: Hooking Up And Setting Up The Speaker System

    Hooking Up and Setting Up the Speaker System Speaker system hookups Required cords A Speaker cords (not supplied) (–) Active sub woofer Center speaker INPUT AUDIO CTRL S CTRL S S-VIDEO S-VIDEO S-VIDEO STATUS STATUS VIDEO IN VIDEO IN VIDEO OUT VIDEO IN VIDEO OUT AUDIO IN AUDIO IN AUDIO OUT AUDIO IN...
  • Page 18 Speaker system hookups (continued) Notes • Twist the stripped ends of the speaker cords about 10 mm (2/3 inch). Be sure to match the speaker cord to the appropriate terminal on the components: + to + and – to –. If the cords are reversed, the sound will be distorted and will lack bass.

  • Page 19: Performing Initial Setup Operations

    Performing initial setup operations Once you have hooked up the speakers and turned on the power, clear the receiver’s memory. Then specify the speaker parameters (size, position, etc.) and perform any other initial setup operations necessary for your system. To check the audio output during settings (to set up while outputting the sound), check the connection (page 24).

  • Page 20: Specifying The Speaker Parameters

    Multi channel surround setup (continued) When placing surround speakers behind you (wide room) 45° Tips • When you set up the surround back speaker, set the speaker at least 1 meter behind the listening position. It is recommended to place the speaker at an equal distance from the surround left and right speakers.
  • Page 21 x Front speaker size (FRONT SP [XXXXX]) • If you connect large speakers that will effectively reproduce bass frequencies, select “LARGE”. Normally, select “LARGE”. • If the sound is distorted, or you feel a lack of surround effects when using multi channel surround sound, select “SMALL”...
  • Page 22 Multi channel surround setup (continued) Internally, the LARGE and SMALL settings for each speaker determine whether or not the internal sound processor will cut the bass signal from that channel. When the bass is cut from a channel, the bass redirection circuitry sends the corresponding bass frequencies to the sub woofer or other “LARGE”...
  • Page 23 x Surround speaker placement (PL. [XXXXXXXXX])* This parameter lets you specify the location and height of your surround speakers for proper implementation of the Digital Cinema Sound surround modes. Refer to the illustration below. • Select “SIDE/LOW” if the location of your surround speakers corresponds to section A and C.

  • Page 24: Checking The Connections

    Multi channel surround setup (continued) Adjusting the speaker level Use the remote while seated in your listening position to adjust the level of each speaker. Note The receiver incorporates a new test tone with a frequency centered at 800 Hz for easier speaker level adjustment.

  • Page 25: Basic Operations

    Basic Operations Selecting the component INPUT SELECTOR Turn INPUT SELECTOR to select the component you want to use. To select Display/light up VIDEO 1 or VIDEO 2 Camcorder or VIDEO 3 video game DVD player Satellite tuner TV/SAT MD or Tape deck MD/TAPE CD or Super Audio CD/SACD...
  • Page 26 Selecting the component (continued) MULTI CH IN/DIRECT Press MULTI CH IN/DIRECT to enjoy the audio source connected to the MULTI CH IN 1 or 2 jacks or analog 2 channel input jacks. Only volume control and the front speaker balance can be adjusted when set to ANALOG DIRECT.

  • Page 27: Listening To The Sound In Another Room

    Listening to the sound in another room (STR-DE995 only) AUDIO IN Stereo amplifier Press 2ND ZONE repeatedly to select the analog audio signals for output to a stereo amplifier in another room. For details on the connection, see page 15. Each time you press the button, the audio source changes cyclically as follows: t MD/TAPE t CD/SACD t...

  • Page 28: Enjoying Surround Sound

    Enjoying Surround Sound You can take advantage of surround sound simply by selecting one of the receiver’s pre- programmed sound fields. They bring the exciting and powerful sound of movie theaters and concert halls into your home. You can also customize the sound fields to obtain the sound you want by changing the surround parameter.

  • Page 29: Selecting A Sound Field

    In collaboration with Sony Pictures Entertainment, Sony measured the sound environment of their studios and integrated the data of the measurement and Sony’s own DSP (Digital Signal Processor) technology to develop “Digital Cinema Sound”. In a home theater, “Digital Cinema Sound” simulates an ideal movie theater sound environment based on the preference of the movie director.
  • Page 30 CINEMA ST.EX A (Cinema Studio EX A) Reproduces the sound characteristics of the Sony Pictures Entertainment “Cary Grant Theater” cinema production studio. This is a standard mode, great for watching most any type of movie.

  • Page 31: Selecting The Surround Back Decoding Mode (Surr Back Decoding)

    When headphones are connected You can select the following sound fields only. x HP (2CH) (Headphone 2CH) Output the sound in 2 channel (stereo). Standard 2 channel (stereo) sources completely bypass the sound field processing. Multi channel surround formats are downmixed to 2 channel.
  • Page 32 Selecting the surround back decoding mode (continued) 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 DEC [MATRIX]” Dolby Digital EX is applied to decode the surround back signal regardless of the 6.1 channel decode flag* in the input stream.

  • Page 33: Understanding The Multi Channel Surround Displays

    Understanding the multi channel surround displays SLEEP SP.A SP.B MULTI CH IN 1 2 SBL SB SBR 1 SLEEP: Lights up when sleep timer is activated. 2 SP.A*: Lights up when you select to drive Speaker System A. 3 SP.B*: Lights up when you select to drive Speaker System B.

  • Page 34: Customizing Sound Fields

    Understanding the multi channel surround displays (continued) qh 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). When using sound fields like “CINEMA ST.EX”, the receiver adds reverberation based on the source sound.
  • Page 35 Adjusting the level parameters The LEVEL menu contains parameters that let you adjust the balance and volumes of each speaker. You can also customize various aspects of the current sound field. The settings are applied to all sound fields except for EFFECT parameter.
  • Page 36 Customizing sound fields (continued) Dynamic range compressor (D. COMP. XXX) Lets you compress the dynamic range of the sound track. This may be useful when you want to watch movies at low volumes late at night. We recommend using the “MAX” setting. •...

  • Page 37: Receiving Broadcasts

    Receiving Broadcasts Before receiving broadcasts, make sure you have connected FM and AM antennas to the receiver (page 8). Direct tuning You can enter a frequency of the station you want directly by using the numeric buttons on the supplied remote. For details on the buttons used in this section, see pages 57–66 for remote RM-LG112, pages 46–56 for remote RM-PG412 and pages 46–53 for remote RM-...

  • Page 38: Automatic Tuning

    Automatic tuning If you don’t know the frequency of the station you want, you can let the receiver scan all available stations in your area. Turn INPUT SELECTOR to select the FM or AM band. The last received station is tuned in. Press TUNING + or TUNING –.

  • Page 39: Tuning To Preset Stations

    Tuning to preset stations You can tune the preset stations by either of the following two ways. Scanning the 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 –...

  • Page 40: Other Operations

    Other Operations Naming preset stations and program sources You can enter a name (index name) of up to 8 characters for preset stations and program sources. These names (for example, “VHS”) appear in the receiver’s display when a station or program source is selected. Note that no more than one name can be entered for each preset station or program source.

  • Page 41: Using The Sleep Timer

    Notes • Sound adjustments do not affect the signal output from the MD/TAPE OUT jacks. • The analog audio signals of the current input source is output from the REC OUT jacks. • When MULTI 1 or 2 DIRECT is selected, the analog audio signals of the current input source is output from the REC OUT jacks.

  • Page 42: Adjustments Using The Customize Menu

    Adjustments using the CUSTOMIZE menu The CUSTOMIZE menu allows you to make the following adjustments. Press MAIN MENU repeatedly to select “ CUSTOMIZE ”. Turn MENU (STR-DE995 only) or press (STR-DE895 only) to select the parameter you want to adjust. Certain setup parameters may be dimmed in the display.

  • Page 43: Changing The Command Mode Of The Receiver

    “TV/SAT t VIDEO 1”. Otherwise, select “TV/SAT t TV/SAT”. Changing the command mode of the receiver This function is useful when you use 2 Sony receivers in the same room. Turn off the receiver. Hold down ENTER and press ?/1 to turn on the receiver.

  • 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: Basic Functions

    In this case, use the connecting cord for your connection. When using a commercially available cord, use a monaural mini-plug cord less than 2 meters long, with no resistance (such as the Sony RK-G69HG). Basic Functions The CONTROL A1II functions will operate as...

  • Page 46: Rm-Pp412

    Operations Using the Remote RM-PP412 and RM-PG412 You can use the remote RM-PP412 (STR- DE895 models of area code CA only) and RM- PG412 (STR-DE995 models of area code CA only and STR-DE895 models of area code U, E2/E3, MX only) to operate the components in your system.
  • Page 47 LD player/ DVD player/ MD deck/ DAT deck SYSTEM Receiver/ Turns off the receiver STANDBY TV/VCR/ and other Sony audio/ (Press Satellite tuner/ video components. AV ?/1 CD player/ and ?/1 VCD player/ at the LD player/ same time)
  • Page 48 SWAP*/ ANGLE DVD player JUMP/ TIME CD player/ VCD player/ displays the playing time DVD player * Only for Sony TVs with the picture-in-picture function. Remote Button PRESET/ Function D.SKIP +/– TV/VCR/ Use with “SHIFT” button to preset radio station or tuning to preset stations and with “D.TUNING”...
  • Page 49 Remote Operations Function Button VCR/ Starts play. CD player/ VCD player/ LD player/ DVD player/ MD deck/ DAT deck/ Tape deck VCR/ Pauses play or record. CD player/ (Also starts recording VCD player/ with components in LD player/ record standby.) DVD player/ MD deck/ DAT deck/...

  • Page 50: Selecting The Command Mode Of The Remote

    Remote button description (continued) RM-PP412 only Remote Operations Button MD/TAPE Receiver Receiver RM-PG412 only Remote Operations Button TAPE Receiver MD/DAT Receiver Remote M1 and Remote Notes • Some functions explained in this section may not work depending on the model of the receiver. •...

  • Page 51: Programming 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 component accepts differs depending on the...
  • Page 53 To control a VCR Maker Code(s) SONY 701, 702, 703, 704, 705, AIWA 710, 750, 757, 758 AKAI 707, 708, 709, 759 BLAUPUNKT EMERSON 711, 712, 713, 714, 715, 716, 750 FISHER 717, 718, 719, 720 GENERAL ELECTRIC 721, 722, 730...

  • Page 54: Learning The Commands Of Your Components

    Learning the commands of your components (RM-PG412 only) By using the Learning function, it is possible for this remote to perform learned commands. Setting remote control codes that are not stored in the remote When a remote control code is not one of the presets stored in the remote, it is possible for the remote to learn the code using the Learning function.

  • Page 55: Performing Several Commands In Sequence Automatically (Macro Play)

    To activate the input source after programming Press the programmed button to activate the input source you want. To cancel learning Press USE MODE during any step. The remote automatically exits the learning mode. To clear the learned codes Start over from step 1. After step 3, press TV ?/1 for more than 2 seconds.
  • Page 56 Performing several commands in sequence automatically (Macro Play) (continued) If programming is unsuccessful, check the following: – If the indicator does not light up in step 1, the batteries are weak. Replace both batteries. – If the indicator lights 4 times in quick succession in step 3, an error has occurred.

  • Page 57: Operations Using The Remote Rm-Lg112

    Operations Using the Remote RM-LG112 You can use the remote RM-LG112 (STR- DE995 models of area code U only) 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.
  • Page 58 Makes adjustment or ANGLE change the setting. Adjusts the master volume of the receiver. Press this button * Only for Sony TVs with the picture-in-picture repeatedly to select one of the four cursor modes: SET UP, LEVEL, EQUALIZER and CUSTOMIZE.
  • Page 59 Remote Operations Function Button JUMP/ Toggles between the TIME previous and the current channels. CD player/ Shows the time or VCD player/ displays the playing DVD player time of disc, etc. PRESET/ Receiver Scans and selects preset stations. D.SKIP +/– TV/VCR/ Selects preset channels.
  • Page 60 Remote button description (continued) Remote Operations Button SEARCH DVD player MODE TOP MENU/ DVD player GUIDE satellite tuner AV MENU VCR/ Satellite tuner/ DVD player VCD player/ LD player/ DVD player V/v/B/b VCR/ Satellite tuner/ DVD player ENTER/ VCR/ EXECUTE Satellite tuner/ selection.

  • Page 61: 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 62 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 component accepts differs depending on the...
  • Page 63 To control a DAT deck Maker Code(s) SONY PIONEER To control an MD deck Maker Code(s) SONY DENON KENWOOD To control a tape deck Maker Code(s) SONY 201, 202 DENON 204, 205 KENWOOD 206, 207, 208, 209 PANASONIC PHILIPS 211, 212...

  • Page 64: Learning The Commands Of Your Components

    Programming the remote (continued) To control a TV Maker SONY DAEWOO FISHER GOLDSTAR GRUNDIG HITACHI MAGNAVOX MITSUBISHI/MGA PANASONIC PHILIPS PIONEER RCA/PROSCAN SAMSUNG SANYO SHARP TOSHIBA ZENITH To control a satellite tuner or cable Maker SONY JERROLD/G.I. PANASONIC S. ATLANTA Code(s)
  • Page 65 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 66: Performing Several Commands In Sequence

    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 67: Additional Information

    If you have any question or problem concerning your receiver, please consult your nearest Sony dealer. Troubleshooting If you experience any of the following...
  • Page 68 Troubleshooting (continued) There is no sound from one of the front speakers. Connect a pair of headphones to the PHONES jack to verify that sound is output from the headphones (page 26). If only one channel is output from the headphones, the component may not be connected to the receiver correctly.
  • Page 69 If the problem persist Consult your nearest Sony dealer. Clearing the receiver’s memory To clear All memorized settings Customized sound fields...

  • Page 70: Specifications

    Specifications AUDIO POWER SPECIFICATIONS POWER OUTPUT AND TOTAL HARMONIC DISTORTION: With 8 ohm loads, both channels driven, from 20 – 20,000 Hz; rated 100 watts per channel minimum RMS power, with no more than 0.09 % total harmonic distortion from 250 milliwatts to rated output (Models of area code U only).
  • Page 71 FM tuner section Tuning range 87.5 - 108.0 MHz 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 Usable sensitivity 11.2 dBf, 1 µV/75 ohms Mono: 76 dB Stereo: 70 dB Harmonic distortion at 1 kHz...
  • Page 72 Specifications (continued) AC outlets Area code AC outlets U, CA 2 switched, 120 W/1A MAX E2/E3, MX 1 switched, 100 W MAX Dimensions Mass (Approx.) Supplied accessories FM wire antenna (1) AM loop antenna (1) Remote commander (1) • RM-PP412 (STR-DE895 models of area code CA only) •...

  • Page 73: Tables Of Settings Using The Main Menu Button

    Tables of settings using the MAIN MENU button You can make various settings using the MAIN MENU, MENU (STR-DE995 only) or buttons (STR-DE895 only) and +/– (STR-DE995 only) or jog dial (STR-DE895 only). The tables below show each of the settings that these buttons can make. Press MAIN MENU Turn MENU (STR-DE995 only) repeatedly to select...
  • Page 74 Tables of settings using the MAIN MENU button (continued) Press MAIN MENU Turn MENU (STR-DE995 only) repeatedly to select or press only) to select CUSTOMIZE SB DEC [XXXXXX] DECODE [XXX] POWER SAVE [XXX] OSD H.POSI [XX] OSD V.POSI [XX] DIGITAL ASSIGN? STR-DE995 only.

  • Page 75: Adjustable Parameters For Each Sound Field

    Adjustable parameters for each sound field The adjusted BASS and TREBLE parameters are applied to all sound fields. 2CH STEREO A.F.D. AUTO PRO LOGIC PLII MOVIE PLII MUSIC Neo:6 Cinema Neo:6 Music CINEMA ST.EX A CINEMA ST.EX B CINEMA ST.EX C HALL JAZZ CLUB LIVE CONCERT...
  • Page 76 When these sound fields are selected, there is no sound output from the sub woofer if the front speaker size is set to “LARGE”. However, sound will be output from the sub woofer if the digital input signal contains LFE signals. Sony Corporation Printed in Malaysia LEVEL...

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