Sony STR-DE598 Operating Instructions Manual page 4

Getting
Started
l : Check how to hookup your
components ....................................... 5
1a: Connecting components with
digital audio output jacks ........... 7
1b: Connecting components with
nmlti channel output jacks ........ 10
1c: Connecting components with only
analog audio jacks .................... 12
2: Connecting the antennas ................... 14
3: Connecting speakers ......................... 15
4: Connecting the AC power cord ........ 17
5: Setting up the speakers ..................... 18
6: Adjusting the speaker levels and
balance ............................................ 21
TEST TONE
Amplifier Operation
Selecting the component ....................... 22
Listening to multi channel sound .......... 23
MULTI CH IN
Listening to FMiAM radio .................... 23
Storing FM stations automatically ........ 24
AUTOBETICAL
(Models of area code CEL, CEK
only)
Presetting radio stations ........................ 25
Using the Radio Data System (RDS).... 26
(Models of area code CEL, CEK
only)
(?hanging the display ............................. 27
About the indications in the display ...... 28
Enjoying Surround Sound
Using only the fi'ont speakers ............... 30
Enjoying higher fidelity sound .............. 30
AUTO FORMAT DIRECT
Selecting a sound field .......................... 32
Selecting the sun'ound back decoding
mode ............................................... 34
SURR BACK DECODING
Advanced Adjustments and
Settings
Assigning the component video input .. 36
COMPONENT VIDEO
INPUT ASSIGN
(Except for models of area code
(;EL, CEK)
Switching the audio input mode for digital
components ..................................... 36
INPUT MODE
Customizing sound fields ..................... 37
Adjusting the tone ................................. 38
Advanced settings ................................. 39
Other
Operations
Naming preset stations and inputs ........ 4 l
Using the Sleep Timer .......................... 42
Selecting the speaker system ................ 42
Recording ............................................. 43
Operations Using the Remote
RM-AAUO01
Before you use your remote .................. 44
Remote button description .................... 44
(?hanging the factory setting of an input
button .............................................. 47
Additional Information
Precautions ........................................... 48
Troubleshooting .................................... 49
Specifications ....................................... 51
List of button locations and reference
pages ............................................... 55
Index ......................................... Back page
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