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Sony STR-DE975 Operating Instructions Manual

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4-234-334-12(2)
FM Stereo
FM-AM Receiver
Operating Instructions
STR-DE975
STR-DE875
2001 Sony Corporation

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  • Page 1 4-234-334-12(2) FM Stereo FM-AM Receiver Operating Instructions STR-DE975 STR-DE875 2001 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 2 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. STR-DE975/DE875 Serial No. For customers in Canada...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    About This Manual The instructions in this manual are for the STR-DE975, and STR-DE875. Check your model number by looking at the lower right corner of the front panel or lower right corner of the remote. In this manual, the STR-DE975 and the remote commander RM-PP505 are used for illustration purposes unless stated otherwise.

  • Page 4: Str-De975 Only

    Hooking Up Components This chapter describes how to connect various audio and video components to the receiver. Be sure to read the sections for the components you have before you actually connect them to the receiver. Unpacking Check that you received the following items with the receiver: •...

  • Page 5: Antenna Hookups

    Antenna Hookups AM loop antenna (supplied) DIGITAL OPTICAL ANTENNA DVD/LD IN TV/SAT IN S-VIDEO CONTROL A1 2ND ROOM MD/DAT IN COAXIAL VIDEO OUT MD/DAT OUT MONITOR COAXIAL DVD/LD SIGNAL GND CENTER FRONT SURROUND WOOFER PHONO CD/SACD MD/DAT MULTI CH IN Terminals for connecting the antennas Connect the To the...

  • Page 6: Audio Component Hookups

    Audio Component Hookups STR-DE975 Turntable DIGITAL OPTICAL ANTENNA DVD/LD IN TV/SAT IN S-VIDEO CTRL S CONTROL A1 2ND ROOM MD/DAT IN COAXIAL VIDEO OUT MD/DAT OUT MONITOR COAXIAL DVD/LD SIGNAL GND CENTER CENTER FRONT SURROUND WOOFER PHONO CD/SACD MD/DAT TAPE MULTI CH IN OUTPUT INPUT OUTPUT...

  • Page 7: Required Cords

    STR-DE875 Turntable DIGITAL OPTICAL ANTENNA DVD/LD IN TV/SAT IN S-VIDEO CTRL S CONTROL A1 MD/TAPE IN COAXIAL VIDEO OUT MD/TAPE OUT MONITOR COAXIAL DVD/LD SIGNAL GND CENTER FRONT SURROUND WOOFER PHONO MD/TAPE CD/SACD MULTI CH IN OUTPUT LINE CD or SACD player Jacks for connecting audio components Connect a To the...

  • Page 8: Video Component Hookups

    Video Component Hookups TV or satellite tuner DVD or LD player OUTPUT OUTPUT AUDIO OUT VIDEO AUDIO OUT VIDEO DIGITAL OPTICAL ANTENNA DVD/LD IN TV/SAT IN S-VIDEO CTRL S CONTROL A1 2ND ROOM MD/DAT IN COAXIAL VIDEO OUT MD/DAT OUT MONITOR COAXIAL DVD/LD...

  • Page 9: Digital Component Hookups

    You can also connect an LD player with an RF OUT jack via an RF demodulator, such as the Sony MOD-RF1 (not supplied). TV or satellite tuner DVD or LD player (etc.)*...
  • Page 10 Digital Component Hookups Connect the digital output jacks of your MD or DAT deck to the receiver’s digital input jack and connect the digital input jacks of your MD or DAT deck to the receiver’s digital output jack. These connections allow you to make digital recordings of a CDs played back through your DVD (or LD player) and satellite broadcasts.

  • Page 11: Multi Ch In Hookups

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

  • Page 12: Other Hookups

    Other Hookups CONTROL A1 CTRL S (STATUS) IN/OUT DIGITAL OPTICAL ANTENNA DVD/LD IN TV/SAT IN S-VIDEO CTRL S CONTROL A1 2ND ROOM MD/DAT IN COAXIAL MD/DAT OUT VIDEO OUT MONITOR COAXIAL DVD/LD SIGNAL GND CENTER FRONT SURROUND WOOFER PHONO CD/SACD MD/DAT TAPE MULTI CH IN...
  • Page 13 MD deck that is also connected to a computer, do not operate the receiver while using the “Sony MD Editor” software. This may cause a malfunction. • 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 14 Digital Component Hookups Connecting the AC power cord Before connecting the AC power cord of this receiver to a wall outlet: • Connect the speaker system to the receiver (see page 16). Connect the AC power cord(s) of your audio/video components to a wall outlet.

  • Page 15: Hooking Up And Setting Up The Speaker System

    Hooking Up and Setting Up the Speaker System This chapter describes how to hook up your speaker system to the receiver, how to position each speaker, and how to set up your speakers to enjoy multi channel surround sound. SET UP Jog dial MULTI CHANNEL DECODING ? / 1...

  • Page 16: Speaker System Hookup

    Speaker System Hookup Required cords Speaker cords (not supplied) One for each front, surround, and center speaker (–) Monaural audio cord (not supplied) One for an active woofer Black DIGITAL OPTICAL ANTENNA DVD/LD IN TV/SAT IN S-VIDEO CTRL S CONTROL A1 2ND ROOM MD/DAT IN COAXIAL...
  • Page 17 To avoid short-circuiting the speakers Short-circuiting of the speakers may damage the receiver. To prevent this, make sure to take the following precautions when connecting the speakers. Make sure the stripped ends of each speaker cord does not touch another speaker terminal or the stripped end of another speaker cord.

  • Page 18: 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. Clearing the receiver’s memory Before you use your receiver for the first time or when you want to clear the receiver’s memory, do the following.

  • Page 19: Multi Channel Surround Setup

    Multi Channel Surround Setup For the best possible surround sound all speakers should be the same distance from the listening position (A). However, this unit lets you to place the center speaker up to 5 feet (1.5 meters) closer (B) or the surround back speakers up to 15 feet (4.5 meters) closer (D) and the surround speakers up to 15 feet (4.5 meters) closer (C) to the listening position.
  • Page 20 Multi Channel Surround Setup x Front speaker size (FRONT) Initial setting : LARGE • 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 21 x Front speaker distance (FRONT XX.X) Initial setting : 16 feet (5.0 meter) Set the distance from your listening position to the front (left or right) speaker (A on page 19). x Center speaker distance (CENTER XX.X) Initial setting : 16 feet (5.0 meter) Set the distance from your listening position to the center speaker.
  • Page 22 Multi Channel Surround Setup x Surround speaker position (SURR POSI.)* Initial setting : SIDE This parameter lets you specify the location of your surround speakers for proper implementation of the Digital Cinema Sound surround modes in the “VIRTUAL” sound fields. Refer to the illustration below. •...
  • Page 23 x Front speaker crossover frequency (FRONT SP > XXX Hz) Initial setting : STD (120Hz) Lets you adjust the front speaker bass crossover frequency when the front speakers are set to “SMALL”. x Center speaker crossover frequency (CENTER SP > XXX Hz) Initial setting : STD (120 Hz) Lets you to adjust the center speaker bass crossover frequency when the center speaker is set to “SMALL”.

  • Page 24: Before You Use Your Receiver

    Before You Use Your Receiver Checking the connections After connecting all of your components to the receiver, do the following to verify that the connections were made correctly. MULTI CHANNEL DECODING ? / 1 SPEAKERS DISPLAY LEVEL SURR SET UP CINEMA STUDIO EX DIGITAL CONCERT HALL PRESET...

  • Page 25: Location Of Parts And Basic Operations

    Location of Parts and Basic Operations This chapter provides information about the locations and functions of the buttons and controls on the front panel. It also explains basic operations. Front Panel Parts Descriptions 1 ?/1 switch Press to turn the receiver on and off. 2 DISPLAY button Press repeatedly to change the information on the display window as follows:...
  • Page 26 Front Panel Parts Description ? / 1 SPEAKERS DISPLAY PRESET DIMMER – TUNING PHONES ON SCREEN MEMORY SHIFT FM MODE VIDEO 3 INPUT VIDEO L AUDIO R 4 The following buttons operate the built-in tuner. For details, see “Receiving Broadcasts” starting from page 44. PRESET TUNING +/–...
  • Page 27 9 2ND ROOM button (STR-DE975 only) Press repeatedly to select the audio signals for output to a stereo amplifier or speakers in another room (page 12). Each press selects another audio source (except PHONO) to be output from the 2ND ROOM jacks. “SOURCE”...
  • Page 28 Front Panel Parts Description ? / 1 SPEAKERS DISPLAY PRESET DIMMER – TUNING PHONES ON SCREEN MEMORY SHIFT FM MODE VIDEO 3 INPUT VIDEO L AUDIO R qs MUTING button Press to mute the sound. MUTING appears in the display when the sound is muted. qd 6.1 CH DECODING button Press 6.1 CH DECODING to adjust the 6.1 channel matrix parameter in the SET UP menu (page 51).
  • Page 29 qj SET UP button Press to activate the setup mode, then use the cursor buttons (wa) to select any of the following indications. You can then make various settings using the jog dial (w;). For details, see “Adjustment Using the SET UP Button”...

  • Page 30: Enjoying Surround Sound

    Sound” indicator in the display lights up. 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 31: Selecting A Sound Field

    LEVEL CINEMA SURR STUDIO EX MULTI CHANNEL DECODING ? / 1 SPEAKERS DISPLAY LEVEL SURR SET UP CINEMA STUDIO EX DIGITAL CONCERT HALL PRESET DIMMER NAME – TUNING – TUNING PHONES ON SCREEN SOUND FIELD MULTI /2CH A. DIRECT MEMORY SHIFT FM MODE A.F.D.
  • Page 32 “VIRTUAL MATRIX 6.1” playback function (qd on page 28). • CINEMA STUDIO EX A reproduces the sound characteristics of Sony Pictures Entertainment’s classic editing studio. • CINEMA STUDIO EX B reproduces the sound characteristics of Sony Pictures Entertainment’s mixing studio which is one of the most up-to-date facilities in Hollywood.
  • Page 33 x JAZZ CLUB Reproduces the acoustics of a jazz club. x DISCO/CLUB Reproduces the acoustics of a discotheque/dance club. x LIVE HOUSE Reproduces the acoustics of a 300-seat live house. x ARENA Reproduces the acoustics of a 1000-seat concert hall. x STADIUM Reproduces the feeling of a large open-air stadium.

  • Page 34: Understanding The Multi-Channel Surround Displays

    Understanding the Multi-Channel Surround Displays OPTCOAXMULTI CH IN DTS MPEG SP.OFF D.RANGE PRO LOGIC 1 OPT Lights up when the source signal is a digital signal being input through the OPTICAL terminal. 2 COAX Lights up when the source signal is a digital signal being input through the COAXIAL terminal.
  • Page 35 OPTCOAXMULTI CH IN DTS MPEG SP.OFF D.RANGE q; Tuner indicators These indicators light up when using the receiver to tune in radio stations, etc. See pages 44 – 47 for tuner operations. qa SLEEP Lights up when sleep timer is activated. qs EQ Lights when the equalizer functions.

  • Page 36: Customizing Sound Fields

    Customizing Sound Fields By adjusting the surround parameters and the equalizer of the front, center, surround and surround back speakers, you can customize the sound fields to suit your particular listening situation. Once you customize a sound field, the changes are stored in memory indefinitely.
  • Page 37 Adjusting the level parameters The LEVEL menu contains parameters that let you adjust the balance and speaker volumes of each speaker. The settings available in this menu are applied to all sound fields. Start playing a program source encoded with multi channel surround sound.
  • Page 38 Customizing Sound Fields Adjusting the equalizer The EQ menu lets you adjust the equalization of the front, center, surround, and surround back speakers. The settings are stored individually for each sound field. Start playing a program source encoded with multi channel surround sound.
  • Page 39 Adjustable parameters for each sound field The adjusted SURR and EQ parameters are stored in each sound field. The adjusted LEVEL parameters are applied to all the sound fields. < LOGIC A.F.D. AUTO NORMAL SURROUND CINEMA STUDIO EX A CINEMA STUDIO EX B CINEMA STUDIO EX C SEMI CINEMA STUDIO EX A SEMI CINEMA STUDIO EX B...
  • Page 40 Customizing Sound Fields Adjustable parameters for each sound field (continued) < FRONT A.F.D. NORMAL SURROUND CINEMA STUDIO EX A CINEMA STUDIO EX B CINEMA STUDIO EX C SEMI CINEMA STUDIO EX A SEMI CINEMA STUDIO EX B SEMI CINEMA STUDIO EX C NIGHT THEATER MONO MOVIE STEREO MOVIE...
  • Page 41 Adjustable parameters for each sound field (continued) < < BASS GAIN A.F.D. NORMAL SURROUND CINEMA STUDIO EX A CINEMA STUDIO EX B CINEMA STUDIO EX C SEMI CINEMA STUDIO EX A SEMI CINEMA STUDIO EX B SEMI CINEMA STUDIO EX C NIGHT THEATER MONO MOVIE STEREO MOVIE...
  • Page 42 Customizing Sound Fields Adjustable parameters for each sound field (continued) < < BASS GAIN A.F.D. NORMAL SURROUND CINEMA STUDIO EX A CINEMA STUDIO EX B CINEMA STUDIO EX C SEMI CINEMA STUDIO EX A SEMI CINEMA STUDIO EX B SEMI CINEMA STUDIO EX C NIGHT THEATER MONO MOVIE STEREO MOVIE...
  • Page 43 Adjustable parameters for each sound field (continued) < < BASS GAIN A.F.D. NORMAL SURROUND CINEMA STUDIO EX A CINEMA STUDIO EX B CINEMA STUDIO EX C SEMI CINEMA STUDIO EX A SEMI CINEMA STUDIO EX B SEMI CINEMA STUDIO EX C NIGHT THEATER MONO MOVIE STEREO MOVIE...

  • Page 44: Receiving Broadcasts

    Receiving Broadcasts This chapter describes how to receive FM or AM broadcasts and how to preset selected stations. You can tune in stations on this receiver in the following ways: Direct Tuning You can enter a frequency of the station you want directly by using the numeric buttons on the remote (see page 46).
  • Page 45 PRESET TUNING +/– MEMORY TUNING +/– MULTI CHANNEL DECODING ? / 1 DISPLAY SPEAKERS LEVEL SURR SET UP PRESET CINEMA STUDIO EX DIGITAL CONCERT HALL DIMMER NAME – TUNING – TUNING PHONES ON SCREEN SOUND FIELD MULTI /2CH A. DIRECT MEMORY SHIFT FM MODE A.F.D.

  • Page 46: Direct Tuning

    Direct Tuning For details on the buttons used in this section, see “Brief descriptions of buttons used to receive broadcasts” on page 45. Rotate FUNCTION to select the tuner. The last received station is tuned in. Press FM or AM to select the FM or AM band. Press D.TUNING on the remote.

  • Page 47: Preset Tuning

    Preset Tuning For details on the buttons used in this section, see “Brief descriptions of buttons used to receive broadcasts” on page 45. Before tuning to preset stations, be sure to preset them by performing steps on “Presetting radio stations” below. Presetting radio stations Rotate FUNCTION to select the tuner.

  • Page 48: Other Operations

    Other Operations Cursor buttons NAME SET UP MULTI CHANNEL DECODING ? / 1 SPEAKERS DISPLAY LEVEL SURR SET UP CINEMA STUDIO EX DIGITAL CONCERT HALL PRESET DIMMER NAME – – TUNING TUNING PHONES ON SCREEN SOUND FIELD MEMORY SHIFT FM MODE A.F.D.

  • Page 49: Naming Preset Stations And Program Sources

    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 50: Using The Sleep Timer

    Recording Recording on a video tape You can record from a VCR, a TV, or an LD player using the receiver. You can also add audio from a variety of audio sources when editing a video tape. See your VCR or LD player’s instruction manual if you need help.

  • Page 51: Adjustment Using The Set Up Button

    Turn the jog dial to select “ON” or “OFF”. Adjusting the CONTROL A1 function Lets you switch the function of this receiver to the Sony components connected via CONTROL A1 cords (see page 12) automatically when the connected component is set to play mode.
  • Page 52 Lets you select the command mode of the remote. Change the command mode when you use 2 Sony receivers in the same room. The default setting is “AV1”. For details, see “Selecting the mode of the remote” on page 65.

  • Page 53: Control A1

    The CONTROL A1 control system has been updated to the CONTROL A1 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 A1 , and can be connected to each other.
  • Page 54 Automatic function selection When you connect a CONTROL A1 compatible Sony amplifier (or receiver) to other Sony components using monaural mini-plug cords, the function selector on the...

  • Page 55: Additional Information

    Also, see “Checking the connections” on page 24 to verify that the connections are correct. Should any problem persist, consult your nearest Sony dealer. There’s no sound or only a very low-level sound is heard. , Check that the speakers and components are connected securely.
  • Page 56 Troubleshooting No sound or only a very low-level sound is heard from the surround speakers. , Make sure the sound field function is on (press SOUND FIELD MODE). , Select the appropriate center mode (see pages 31 – 33). , Adjust the speaker volume (see page 23). , Make sure the surround speaker size parameter is set to either SMALL or LARGE (see page 20).

  • Page 57: Specifications

    Specifications AUDIO POWER SPECIFICATIONS POWER OUTPUT AND TOTAL HARMONIC DISTORTION: With 8 ohm loads, both channels driven, from 20 - 20,000 Hz; rated 110 watts (STR-DE975) and 100 watts (STR-DE875) per channel minimum RMS power, with no more than 0.09 % total harmonic distortion from 250 milliwatts to rated output (USA model...
  • Page 58 Specifications 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 Mono: 0.3%...

  • Page 59: Glossary

    Digital Cinema Sound This is the generic name of the surround sound produced by digital signal processing technology developed by Sony. Unlike previous surround sound fields mainly directed at the reproduction of music, Digital Cinema Sound is designed specifically for the enjoyment of...

  • Page 60: Table Of Settings Using Surr, Level, Eq, And Set Up Buttons

    Table of settings using SURR, LEVEL, EQ, and SET UP buttons You can make various settings using the LEVEL, SURR, EQ, SET UP buttons, jog dial, and cursor buttons. The tables below show each of the settings that these buttons can make. Press Press to select...
  • Page 61 Press Press to select FRONT BASS GAIN FRONT BASS FREQUENCY FRONT MID GAIN FRONT MID FREQUENCY FRONT TREBLE GAIN FRONT TREBLE FREQUENCY CENTER BASS GAIN CENTER BASS FREQUENCY CENTER MID GAIN CENTER MID FREQUENCY CENTER TREBLE GAIN CENTER TREBLE FREQUENCY SURROUND BASS GAIN SURROUND BASS FREQUENCY SURROUND TREBLE GAIN...
  • Page 62 Table of settings using SURR, LEVEL, EQ, and SET UP buttons Press Press to select SET UP button FRONT CENTER SURROUND SURR BACK SUB WOOFER FRONT XX.X feet CENTER XX.X feet SURROUND XX.X feet SURR BACK XX.X feet SUB WOOFER XX.X feet S.W PHASE DISTANCE UNIT SURR POSI.

  • Page 63: Remote Button Description

    Remote Button Description You can use the remote to operate the components in your system. The tables below show the settings of each button common to both remote RM-PP505 and RM-PP505L. Remote Button Operations Function SLEEP Receiver Activates the sleep function and the duration which the receiver turns off...
  • Page 64 Returns to the previous VCR/SAT menu or exits the menu. MASTER VOL Receiver Adjusts the master +/– volume of the receiver. * Only for Sony TVs with the picture-in-picture function. RM-PP505 only Remote Button Operations Function Receiver To listen to an audio equipment.
  • Page 65 RM-PP505L only Remote Button Operations Function TAPE Receiver To listen to audio tape. MD/DAT Receiver To listen to Minidisc or DAT. MACRO 1 Receiver To perform several commands in sequence MACRO 2 automatically. Notes • Some functions explained in this section may not work depending on the model of the receiver.
  • Page 66 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 67 To control a CD player Maker Code(s) SONY 101, 102, 103 DENON 104, 123 105, 106, 107 KENWOOD 108, 109, 110 MAGNAVOX 111, 116 MARANTZ ONKYO 112, 113, 114 PANASONIC PHILIPS PIONEER TECHNICS 115, 118, 119 YAMAHA 120, 121, 122...
  • Page 68 Remote Button Description To control a DVD player Maker Code(s) SONY PANASONIC 402, 406 PHILIPS PIONEER TOSHIBA DENON To control a TV Maker Code(s) SONY DAEWOO 504, 505, 506, 507, 515, 544 FISHER GOLDSTAR 503, 511, 512, 515, 534, 544...
  • Page 69 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. Press SLEEP while pressing down USE MODE.
  • Page 70 Remote Button Description 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 (MACRO1 and 2). You can specify up to 10 IR codes for each macro list.

  • Page 71: Index

    Index Adjusting brightness of the display 25 speaker volumes 23 surround parameters 36 Automatic tuning 4 Basic receiver operations 25 – 29 Batteries 4 Changing display 25 effect level 36 Checking the connections 24 Clearing receiver’s memory 18 Connecting. See Hookups CONTROL A1 13, 53 Customizing sound fields 36...
  • Page 72 Sony Corporation Printed in Malaysia...

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