3-860-819-12(1) FM Stereo FM-AM Receiver Operating Instructions STR-DE1015G STR-DE815G STR-D760Z © 1997 by Sony Corporation CAUTION WARNING To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture. You are cautioned that any changes or modification not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment. Precautions On safety · Should any solid object or liquid fall into the cabinet, unplug the receiver and have it checked by qualified personnel before operating it any further. Note to CATV system installer For customers in the U.S.A. This reminder is provided to call CATV system installer's attention to Article 820-40 of the NEC that provides guidelines for proper grounding and, in particular, specifies that the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the building, as close to the point of cable entry as practical. On power sources · Before operating the receiver, check that the operating voltage is identical with your local power supply. The operating voltage is indicated on the nameplate at the rear of the receiver. · This unit is not disconnected from the AC power source (mains) as long as it is connected to the wall outlet, even if the unit itself has been turned off. · If you are not going to use the receiver for a long time, be sure to disconnect the receiver from the wall outlet. To disconnect the AC power cord, grasp the plug itself; never pull the cord. · One blade of the plug is wider than the other for the purpose of safety and will fit into the wall outlet only one way. If you are unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet, contact your dealer. · AC power cord must be changed only at the qualified service shop. Owner's record This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated "dangerous voltage" within the product's enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons. 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-DE1015G STR-DE815G STR-D760Z This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and main maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance. Serial No. For customers in Canada CAUTION TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT USE THIS POLARIZED AC PLUG WITH AN EXTENSION CORD, RECEPTACLE OR OTHER OUTLET UNLESS THE BLADES CAN BE FULLY INSERTED TO PREVENT BLADE EXPOSURE. This receiver incorporates the Dolby* Pro Logic Surround system. * Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation. "Dolby ," the double-D symbol a, "AC-3" and "Pro Logic" are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation. On placement · Do not install the appliance in a confined space, such as a bookcase or built-in cabinet. · Place the receiver in a location with adequate ventilation to prevent heat buildup and prolong the life of the receiver. · Do not place the receiver near heat sources, or in a place subject to direct sunlight, excessive dust or mechanical shock. · Do not place anything on top of the cabinet that might block the ventilation holes and cause malfunctions. INFORMATION This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment dose cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: - Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. - Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. - Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver ifs connected. - Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. On operation · Before connecting other components, be sure to turn off and unplug the receiver. On cleaning · Clean the cabinet, panel and controls with a soft cloth slightly moistened with a mild detergent solution. Do not use any type of abrasive pad, scouring powder or solvent such as alcohol or benzine. 2 For customers in the USA For detailed safety precautions, see the "IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS" leaflet. Table of contents Welcome! 4 If you have any question or problem concerning your receiver, please consult your nearest Sony dealer. Hooking Up the System Hookup Overview 5 Infrared (IR) Repeater Hookups 7 Antenna Hookups 7 Audio Component Hookups 8 Speaker System Hookups 9 TV/VCR Hookups 11 Digital Component Hookups (STR-DE1015G only) 13 AC Hookups 14 Getting Started About This Manual The instructions in this manual are for models STR-DE1015G, STRDE815G and STR-D760Z. Check your model number by looking at the upper right corner of the front panel. Functionally, the main difference between the models is that the STR-DE1015G is equipped with a Dolby Digital (AC-3) decoder and the STR-DE815G and STR-D760Z are not. In this manual, the STR-DE1015G is the model used for illustration purposes, any difference in operation is clearly indicated in the text, for example, "STR-DE1015G only." This manual is divided into three sections; Getting Started, On-screen Operations and Front Panel Operations. The "Getting Started" section describes connections, how to set up the remote for on-screen control, and Dolby Surround. The "On-Screen Operations" section describes how to operate the receiver using the remote to manipulate the on-screen display on your TV screen. The remote lets you perform almost all of the receiver operations. You can also control the receiver without the remote. The "Front Panel Operations" section describes how to operate the receiver using the front panel controls. In addition, for the USA and Canadian models, this section also explains how to use the remote short-cut buttons. The following icon is used in this manual: Indicates hints and tips for making the task easier. Setting Up the Remote for On-Screen Control Using the Remote 15 Registering a TV (or Monitor) 17 Registering Audio and Video Components 19 Dolby Surround Setup Dolby Digital (AC-3) (STR-DE1015G only) 22 Dolby Pro Logic (STR-DE815G and STR-D760Z) 24 Playback/Recording Selecting a Component 26 Watching TV or Video Programs 28 Tuning and Presetting Radio Stations 29 Recording 31 On-Screen Operations Sound Adjustment Using the Pre-programmed Sound Field 33 Customizing the Sound Fields 37 Additional Operations and Settings Registering Desired Component (User IR setting) 42 Indexing 43 Playing Sources Automatically (Auto Play) 44 Starting a Source Automatically at Power On (Auto Start) 44 Starting Several Components in Sequence Automatically (Macro Play) 45 Adjusting the Sensitivity of the Remote 46 Changing the Display Settings 46 Using the Sleep Timer 48 Operating a CD Changer 48 Front Panel Operations (Remote Short-cuts: USA and Canada only) Front Panel Descriptions 51 Remote Descriptions 52 Selecting a Component 53 Tuning Radio Stations 54 Recording 55 Adjusting the Sound 55 Customizing the Receiver Operations 57 Indexing 59 Playing Audio Sources Without the TV (Flasher) (except for USA and Canada) 60 Front Panel Operations Additional Information Troubleshooting 61 Specifications 63 Glossary 65 Index (Back Cover) z 3 Welcome! Thank you for purchasing the STR-DE1015G, STRDE815G or STR-D760Z Sony FM Stereo/FM-AM Receiver. Your new receiver is an audio/video control center with a unique interface. When you connect the receiver to your TV, an on-screen display (shown below) appears and lets you operate the various connected audio/video components with this receiver's remote. Also, the on-screen display lets you control any other device that can be controlled by an infrared remote control, such as air conditioners. About the color system for video input This unit is compatible with the following color systems. USA and Canadian model : Australian model : Singaporean model : Other countries : NTSC PAL* PAL* NTSC * Although the normal OSD is displayed in color, when video signals are input from other components the OSD is displayed in black and white. Understanding How the Receiver Works 1 The remote emits an infrared (IR) signal when you press direction control button (see 1 below). 2 This controls the movement of the pointer (handshaped icon) in the on-screen display (see 2 below). 3 When you move the pointer to an on-screen icon, and press the center of the direction control button on the remote, the infrared (IR) emitter on the front panel transmits the corresponding IR control code to the respective component (see 3 below). Video signal (Input from source components combined with on-screen display) IR emitter IR receptor STR-DE1015G Video signal FUNCTION SOUND SETUP LD player, etc. IR control codes 3 0 ( Â M µ 2 m SUB p Video signal INPUT ) USER P = + TV (monitor) VCR, etc. 1 ¢ ¢ ¢ ¢ · ± º , For other countries (RM-VR101) For USA and Canada (RM-H501) 4 Hooking Up the System Hookup Overview The receiver allows you to connect and control the following audio/video components. For details on connection of each component, see the pages in parentheses. p STR-DE1015G Infrared (IR) Repeater Hookups (7) Video camera/ video game TV/VCR Hookups (11) TV tuner/Digital Broadcasting Satellites (DBS) receiver* LD/DVD player IR Repeater VCR TV/MONITOR Except for Singaporean model Digital Component Hookups (13) S-LINK TV/DBS LD/DVD VIDEO2 VIDEO 1 MONITOR SURROUND SPEAKERS IR OUT WOOFER WIRELESS REAR SPEAKER IMPEDANCE SELECTOR DVD player (etc.) IMPEDANCE USE 8-16 DIGITAL AC OUTLET To the front panel ANTENNA PHONO CD DAT / MD TAPE FRONT SPEAKERS AM/FM antenna Turntable CD player DAT/MD deck Tape deck Front Front Rear Rear speaker (R) speaker (L) speaker (R) speaker (L) Center speaker Antenna Hookups (7) Audio Component Hookups (8) Speaker System Hookups (9) * DBS receivers can be used with USA, Canadian and Australian models only. 5 Hooking Up the System p STR-DE815G and STR-D760Z Infrared (IR) Repeater Hookups (7) Video camera/ video game TV/VCR Hookups (11) TV tuner/Digital Broadcasting Satellites (DBS) receiver* LD/DVD player IR Repeater VCR TV/MONITOR STR-DE815G only Except for Singaporean model S-LINK TV/DBS LD/DVD VIDEO2 VIDEO 1 MONITOR SURROUND SPEAKERS WIRELESS REAR SPEAKER WOOFER 5-1 INPUT IR OUT IMPEDANCE SELECTOR IMPEDANCE USE 8-16 STR-DE815G USA and Canada only AC OUTLET To the front panel ANTENNA PHONO CD DAT / MD TAPE FRONT SPEAKERS AM/FM antenna Turntable CD player DAT/MD deck Tape deck Front Front Rear Rear speaker (R) speaker (L) speaker (R) speaker (L) Center speaker Antenna Hookups (7) Audio Component Hookups (8) Speaker System Hookups (9) * DBS receivers can be used with USA, Canadian and Australian models only. Before you get started · Check that you received the following items with the receiver: - FM wire antenna (1) - AM loop antenna (1) - Remote commander (remote) (1) (remote for USA and Canada: RM-H501) (Remote for other countries: RM-VR101) - Size AA (R6) batteries (2) - IR repeater (1) - Video Cable (1) (USA and Canadian models only) - Control S cable for TV (1) (USA and Canadian models only) · Turn off the power to all components before making any connections. · Do not connect the AC power cords until all of the connections are completed. · Be sure to make connections firmly to avoid hum and noise. 6 HookingGetting System Up the Started Infrared (IR) Repeater Hookups The IR repeater emits infrared signals corresponding to those emitted by the remote controls supplied with the components. Connect the IR repeater if: · You experience difficulty controlling a certain component using the on-screen display control. · Your installation configuration prevents the IR repeater on the receiver's front panel from reaching all of the components you need to control. After connecting the IR repeater, set it above or below the IR sensor on the component(s) to be controlled. Each IR repeater can send infrared signals to one component. IR repeater IR sensor µ Antenna Hookups You can receive radio broadcasts by connecting FM and AM antennas. FM wire antenna (supplied) AM loop antenna (supplied) FM 75 COAXIAL Extend the FM wire antenna horizontally. AM Adjust the direction. ANTENNA Component infrared signals Connecting a ...