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Sony STR-DE695 Operating Instructions Manual

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STR-DE695
© 2003 Sony Corporation
4-244-559-15(1)

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  • Page 1 FM Stereo FM-AM Receiver Operating Instructions STR-DE695 © 2003 Sony Corporation 4-244-559-15(1)
  • 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 ... 6 Antenna hookups ... 7 Audio component hookups ... 8 Video component hookups ... 9 Digital component hookups ... 10 Multi channel input hookups ...

  • Page 4: About This Manual

    About This Manual About area codes The area code of the receiver you purchased is shown on the lower portion of the rear panel (see the illustration below). FRONT B FRONT A AC OUTLET SURROUND KERS IMPEDANCE USE 8-16Ω Any differences in operation, according to the area code, are clearly indicated in the text, for example, “Models of area code AA only”.

  • Page 5: Main Unit

    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) wh (25– AUX qf (23) CD/SACD qa (23) DIMMER 4 (24) DISPLAY 3 (24, 37, 58)

  • Page 6: 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 8 – 14). A Audio cord (not supplied) White (L) Red (R) B Audio/video cord (not supplied) Yellow (video) White (L/audio) Red (R/audio)

  • Page 7: Antenna Hookups

    Antenna hookups DIGITAL OPTICAL VIDEO 2 TAPE TAPE SACD COAXIAL CD/SACD * 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 8: Audio Component Hookups

    Audio component hookups DIGITAL OPTICAL VIDEO 2 TAPE TAPE SACD COAXIAL CD or Super Audio CD player MD or Tape deck INPUT OUTPUT LINE LINE ANTENNA VIDEO IN VIDEO IN VIDEO OUT VIDEO IN 75Ω COAXIAL S-VIDEO S-VIDEO S-VIDEO S-VIDEO AUDIO IN AUDIO IN AUDIO OUT AUDIO IN MD/TAPE...

  • Page 9: Video Component Hookups

    Video component hookups DVD player OUTPUT AUDIO OUT VIDEO DIGITAL OPTICAL VIDEO 2 ANTENNA TAPE TAPE VIDEO IN VIDEO IN SACD 75Ω COAXIAL COAXIAL S-VIDEO S-VIDEO AUDIO IN AUDIO IN To the VIDEO CD/SACD MD/TAPE VIDEO 2 3 INPUT jacks Camcorder or video game...

  • Page 10: 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, five speakers (two front speakers, two surround speakers, and a center speaker) and a sub woofer are required.
  • Page 11 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. MD or tape deck DIGITAL OPTICAL...

  • Page 12: 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 13: Other Hookups

    FRONT SURROUND VIDEO 2 VIDEO 1 MULTI CH IN • If you have a Sony CD changer with a COMMAND MODE selector If your CD changer’s COMMAND MODE compatible selector can be set to CD 1, CD 2, or CD 3, be sure to set the command mode to “CD 1”...

  • Page 14: Connecting The Ac Power Cord

    Other hookups (continued) AUX AUDIO In hookup If you have an individual audio component (except PHONO) Use the audio cords to connect the LINE OUT jacks on the CD player, tape deck or MD deck to the AUX IN jacks on the receiver so that you can listen to stereo sources in surround sound.

  • Page 15: 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 COMPONENT VIDEO MONITOR /B—Y CENTER /R—Y VIDEO 2 MONITOR VIDEO OUT CTRL A1 II S-VIDEO SURR BACK...
  • Page 16 Speaker system hookups (continued) Notes • Twist the stripped ends of the speaker cords about 10 mm. 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 17: 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 22).

  • Page 18: 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 19 x Front speaker size ( • 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 20 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 21 x Surround speaker placement XXXXXXX)* 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/LO” if the location of your surround speakers corresponds to section A and C.

  • Page 22: 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 23: Basic Operations

    Basic Operations Selecting the component Input Selector buttons Press the input selector button to select the component you want to use. To select Press VIDEO 1 or VIDEO 2 Satellite tuner VIDEO 2 Camcorder or VIDEO 3 video game DVD player MD or Tape deck MD/TAPE CD or Super Audio...

  • Page 24: Changing The Display

    Selecting the component (continued) MUTING Press MUTING on the remote to mute the sound. Press again to cancel the muting function. The muting function is also canceled when you turn the power on or turn the MASTER VOLUME to turn the volume up. PHONES Use to connect headphones.

  • Page 25: 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 26: Selecting A Sound Field

    About DCS (Digital Cinema Sound) 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 Music) theater, “Digital Cinema Sound”...
  • Page 27 C.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 28: Selecting The Surround Back Decoding Mode (Surr Back Decoding)

    Selecting a sound field (continued) 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 29 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 OFF” Surround back decoding is not performed. When you select “SB AUTO” When the input stream contains the 6.1 channel decode flag* decode the surround back signal.

  • Page 30: Understanding The Multi Channel Surround Displays

    Understanding the multi channel surround displays SP A SP B L F E 1 SW: Lights up when sub woofer selection is set to “YES” (page 18) and the audio signal is output from the SUB WOOFER jacks. 2 SP A*: Lights up when you select to drive Speaker System A.

  • Page 31: Customizing Sound Fields

    qd COAX: Lights up when the source signal is a digital signal being input through the COAXIAL terminal. qf OPT: Lights up when the source signal is a digital signal being input through the OPTICAL terminal. qg LFE: Lights up when the disc being played back contains the LFE (Low Frequency Effect) channel and when the sound of the LFE channel signal is actually being...
  • Page 32 Customizing sound fields (continued) 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 EFCT. parameter.
  • Page 33 Adjusting the equalizer parameter The EQ menu contains parameters that let you adjust the equalizer of the front speakers for optimum sound. The settings are applied to all sound fields. Start playing a program source encoded with multi channel surround sound.

  • Page 34: Receiving Broadcasts

    Receiving Broadcasts Before receiving broadcasts, make sure you have connected FM and AM antennas to the receiver (page 7). 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.

  • Page 35: Automatic Tuning

    If you’ve tuned in an AM station, adjust the direction of the AM loop antenna for optimum reception. Repeat steps 1 to 4 to receive another station. Tips • If you do not remember the precise frequency, press TUNING + or TUNING – after entering the value close to the frequency you want.

  • Page 36: Tuning To Preset Stations

    Preset tuning (continued) Presetting radio stations Press TUNER FM/AM. The last received station is tuned in. Tune in the station that you want to preset using Direct Tuning (page 34) or Automatic Tuning (page 35). Press MEMORY. “MEMORY” appears in the display for a few seconds.

  • Page 37: 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. Note that RDS is operable only for FM stations.* * Not all FM stations provide RDS service, nor do they provide the same types of services.
  • Page 38 Using the Radio Data System (RDS) (continued) Description of program types Program type Description indication NEWS News programs AFFAIRS Topical programs that expand on current news INFO Programs offering information on a wide spectrum of subjects, including consumer affairs and medical advice SPORT Sports programs...

  • Page 39: 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 40: Using The Sleep Timer

    Recording (continued) 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 CH IN is selected, the analog audio signals of the current input source is output from the REC OUT jacks.

  • Page 41: Adjustments Using The Custom Menu

    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 42: 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 43: 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 44: Operations Using The Remote Rm-Pp412

    Operations Using the Remote RM-PP412 For models of area code E2/E3, MX, AR only You can use the remote RM-PP412 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 45 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 46 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 47 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 48: 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 49 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 50 Programming the remote (continued) To control a DAT deck Maker SONY PIONEER To control an MD deck Maker SONY DENON KENWOOD To control a tape deck Maker SONY DENON KENWOOD NAKAMICHI PANASONIC PHILIPS PIONEER TECHNICS YAMAHA To control an LD player...
  • Page 51 To control a TV Maker Code(s) SONY 501, 502 DAEWOO 504, 505, 506, 507, 515, FISHER GOLDSTAR 503, 511, 512, 515, 534, GRUNDIG 517, 534 HITACHI 513, 514, 515, 544 ITT/NOKIA 521, 522 MAGNAVOX 503, 518, 544 MITSUBISHI/MGA 503, 519, 544...

  • Page 52: Operations Using The Remote Rm-U307

    Operations Using the Remote RM-U307 For models of other area code You can use the remote RM-U307 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 53 Turns the audio and CD player/ video components on or LD player/ off. DVD player/ MD deck SYSTEM Receiver/TV/ Turns off the receiver and STANDBY VCR/Satellite other Sony audio/video (Press AV tuner/ components. ?/1 and CD player/ ?/1 at LD player/ the same...
  • Page 54 Remote button description (continued) Remote Operations Button ENTER TV/VCR/ satellite tuner/ disc or track using the LD player/ MD deck/ Tape deck CH/PRESET Receiver +/– TV/VCR/ satellite tuner ./> VCR/ CD player/ LD player/ DVD player/ MD deck/ Tape deck CD player/ DVD player VCR/...

  • Page 55: Changing The Factory Setting Of An Input Selector Button

    VCR (command mode VTR 2*) VCR (command mode VTR 3*) DSS (Digital Satellite Receiver) * 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 CD/SACD button to control the tape deck.

  • Page 56: 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 57 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 24). If only one channel is output from the headphones, the component may not be connected to the receiver correctly.
  • Page 58 If the problem persist Consult your nearest Sony dealer. * Models of area code CEL, CEK only. Clearing the receiver’s memory To clear...

  • Page 59: Specifications

    Specifications Amplifier section POWER OUTPUT Models of area code CEL, CEK Rated Power Output at Stereo Mode (8 ohms 1 kHz, THD 0.7 %) 120 W + 120 W Reference Power Output (8 ohms 1 kHz, THD 0.7 %) FRONT 120 W/ch CENTER 120 W...
  • Page 60 Specifications (continued) Inputs (Digital) DVD (Coaxial) VIDEO 2, CD/SACD, MD/TAPE (Optical) Outputs (Analog) MD/TAPE (OUT), VIDEO 1 (AUDIO OUT) Impedance: 10 kilohms SUB WOOFER, SURR BACK Outputs (Digital) MD/TAPE (Optical) Gain levels: FM tuner section Tuning range Antenna terminals Intermediate frequency Sensitivity Mono: Stereo:...
  • Page 61 Video section Inputs Video: 1 Vp-p, 75 ohms S-video: Y: 1 Vp-p, 75 ohms C: 0.286 Vp-p, 75 ohms Component Video (Except for models of area code CEL, CEK): 1 Vp-p, 75 ohms /B-Y: 0.7 Vp-p, 75 ohms /R-Y: 0.7 Vp-p, 75 ohms Outputs Video: 1 Vp-p, 75 ohms...

  • Page 62: 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, below show each of the settings that these buttons can make. Press MAIN MENU Press repeatedly to select LEVEL CTR XXX.X dB SUR.L.XXX.X dB SUR.R.XXX.X dB SB XXX.X dB S.W.

  • Page 63: Adjustable Parameters For Each Sound Field

    Adjustable parameters for each sound field The adjusted BASS and TREB. parameters are applied to all sound fields. 2CH ST. A.F.D. AUTO DOLBY PL PLII MOV PLII MUS NEO6 CIN NEO6 MUS C.ST.EX A C.ST.EX B C.ST.EX C HALL JAZZ CONCERT MULTI CH IN HP 2CH...
  • Page 64 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 SUR.L.

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