Sony STR-D615 Operating Instructions Manual page 3

Introduction
Introduction
Overview ....................................................................................... 3
Precautions ................................................................................... 4
Chapter 1 Getting Started
Unpacking .................................................................................... 4
Checking the supplied accessories ...................................... 4
Inserting the batteries into the remote commander ......... 4
Hooking up the system .............................................................. 5
Notes on connections ........................................................... 5
Connecting equipment ......................................................... 5
Connecting the FM antenna ................................................ 6
Connecting the antenna ground ......................................... 6
Connecting the AM antenna ................................................ 6
Connecting speaker systems ............................................... 7
Connecting the AC power (Except U.K. model) ............... 7
Chapter 2 Basic Operations
Listening to/watching a program source ................................ 8
Selecting a program source .................................................. 8
Selecting the speaker system ................................................ 8
Adjusting the audio ............................................................... 8
Receiving FM/AM broadcasts ................................................... 9
Tuning in a station directly Direct tuning ......................... 9
Automatic tuning .............................................................. 10
Presetting stations ............................................................... 10
Tuning in a preset station - Preset tuning ....................... 11
Remote controls .......................................................................... 12
Using the remote .................................................................. 12
Changing the settings of the FUNCTION buttons ......... 13
Chapter 3 Advanced Operations
Recording an audio source ...................................................... 14
Recording ............................................................................. 14
Recording a video source .......................................................... 14
Video tape editing ............................................................... 14
Obtaining the surround effect .................................................. 15
Available types of effects .................................................... 15
Selecting the surround mode ............................................. 15
Placement of speakers and selecting the
CENTER MODE for dolby surround sound ................ 16
Adjusting the speaker volume ........................................... 17
Adjusting the delay time of the rear speakers ................. 18
Chapter 4 Other Information
Troubleshooting guide .............................................................. 19
Specifications .............................................................................. 21
Identifying the parts and controls .......................................... 23
Front panel ............................................................................ 23
Remote commander ............................................. Back cover
The sri R--DO15 / D515 is an FM Stereo / I_M-A M receiver and
audio/video control center.
You can listen to various audio/video program sources with
this unit.
TV/video programs
• You can enjoy TV or CATV programs with FM simulcast.
Tuner
• Precise tuning is ensured
by a quartz-locked digital
synthesizer.
Surround sound system
• This unit incorporates
all of 3 types of surround effect.
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incorporates the Dolby Pro Logic Surround
Decoder which has the same functions for playback as
movie theaters and gives a theater-like experience in your
listening room, naturally reproducing the audio sound
field.
The input balance of Dolby surround program sources is
automatically adjusted.
Since STR-D615 provides the high power center amplifier,
you can obtain the optimum center speaker output
according to the power of the front speakers system.
HALL: Surround provides reverberation effect that is
produced in a large concert hall.
SIMULATED: Surround gives the feeling of width and
thickness to monaural sound of old movie program, etc.
Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories Licensing
Corporation. Additionally licensed under one or more of the
following patents: U.S. number 3,959,590: Canadian numbers
1,004,603 and 1,037,877. "DOLBY", "Pro Logic", and the double-D
symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories Licensing
Corporation.
Remote control
• The supplied remote commander allows you to remotely
control this unit and the equipments connected to the unit.
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