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About This Manual
The instructions in this manual are for the STR-DE575 and
STR-K502. 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-DE575 and the
remote commander RM-U305 are used for illustration
purposes unless stated otherwise. Any difference in
operation is clearly indicated in the text, for example,
“STR-DE575 only”.
About area codes
The area code of the player you purchased is shown on the
lower portion of the rear panel (see the illustration below).
Any differences in operation, according to the area code, are
clearly indicate in the text, for example, “Models of area code
AA only”.
Conventions
• The instructions in this manual describe the controls on
the receiver. You can also use the controls on the
supplied remote if they have the same or similar names
as those on the receiver.
• The following icon is used in this manual:
z
Indicates hints and tips for making the task easier.
This receiver incorporates Dolby* Digital and Pro Logic
Surround and the DTS** Digital Surround System.
*
Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories.
“Dolby”, “Pro Logic” and the double-D symbol
a
are trademarks of
Dolby Laboratories.
Confidential unpublished Works. © 1992-1997 Dolby Laboratories.
All rights reserved.
**
Manufactured under license from Digital Theater Systems, Inc. US
Pat. No. 5,451,942, 5,956,674, 5,974,380, 5,978,762 and other
world-wide patents issued and pending. “DTS” and “DTS Digital
Surround” are registered trademarks of Digital Theater Systems, Inc.
Copyright 1996, 2000 Digital Theater Systems, Inc. All Rights
Reserved.
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IMPEDANCE USE 8 – 16
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4-XXX-XXX-XX AA
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CONTENTS
Unpacking 4
Antenna Hookups 5
Audio Component Hookups 6
Video Component Hookups 7
Digital Component Hookups 8
MULTI CH IN Hookups 9
Other Hookups 10
Hooking Up and Setting Up the
Speaker System
Speaker System Hookup 12
Performing Initial Setup Operations 14
Multi Channel Surround Setup 15
Before You Use Your Receiver 19
Location of Parts and Basic
Operations
Front Panel Parts Descriptions 21
Selecting a Sound Field 26
Understanding the Multi-Channel Surround
Direct Tuning 38
Automatic Tuning 38
Preset Tuning 39
Naming Preset Stations and Program Sources 41
Recording 41
Using the Sleep Timer 42
Adjustment Using the SET UP Button 43
Troubleshooting 44
Specifications 46
Glossary 48
Settings Using SURR, LEVEL, EQ, and SET UP
