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Remote
Button

Operations

Function

ANT
TV/VTR

VCR

Selects output signal
from the antenna
terminal: TV signal or
VCR program.

?/1

TV/VCR/
CD player/
VCD player/
LD player/
DVD player/
MD deck/
DAT deck

Turns the audio and
video components on or
off.

CH/
PRESET

Receiver

Selects preset stations.

–/+

TV/VCR/
Satellite tuner

Selects preset channel.

D.SKIP

CD player/
VCD player/
DVD player/
MD deck

Skips discs (multi-disc
changer only).

D.TUNING

Receiver

Enters direct tuning
mode.

DVD

Receiver

To watch DVD.

DVD
MENU

DVD player

Displays DVD menu.

ENTER

TV/VCR/
Satellite tuner/
LD player/
MD deck/
DAT deck/
Tape deck

After selecting a
channel, disc or track
using the numeric
buttons, press to enter
the value.

ENTER

DVD player

Enters the selection.

MAIN
MENU

Receiver

Selects the menu of the
receiver.

MASTER
VOL +/–

Receiver

Adjusts the master
volume of the receiver.

MD/TAPE

Receiver

To listen to Minidisc or
audio tape.

Remote
Button

Operations

Function

MENU </>

Receiver

Selects a menu item.

MENU –/+

Receiver

Adjusts or changes the
setting.

MOVIE/
MUSIC

Receiver

Selects the pre-
programmed sound
fields for movie and
music.

MULTI CH

Receiver

Selects MULTI CH IN
source.

MUTING

Receiver

Mutes the sound from
the receiver.

RETURN

VCD player

Returns to the previous
menu.

SA-CD

Receiver

To listen to Super Audio
CD or compact disc.

SHIFT

Receiver

Selects a memory page
for presetting radio
stations or tuning to
preset stations.

SLEEP

Receiver

Activates the sleep
function and the
duration which the
receiver turns off
automatically.

SYSTEM
STANDBY
(Press AV

?/1

and

?/1

the same
time)

Receiver/TV/
VCR/Satellite
tuner/
CD player/
VCD player/
LD player/
DVD player/
MD deck/
DAT deck

Turns off the receiver
and other Sony audio/
video components.

TEST
TONE

Receiver

Outputs test tone.

TOP
MENU

DVD player

Displays DVD title.

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GB01COV_STR-DE497-CEL.book Page 39 Friday, July 16, 2004 2:34 PM

Summary of Contents for STR-DE497

Page 1: ...ataSEM_Llily Revision_DE497 4252084131 4252084131 GB01COV_STR DE497 CEL fm masterpage Right 2004 Sony Corporation 4 252 084 13 1 FM Stereo FM AM Receiver Operating Instructions STR DE497 GB01COV_STR DE497 CEL book Page 1 Friday July 16 2004 2 34 PM ...

Page 2: ...paratus To prevent fire or shock hazard do not place objects filled with liquids such as vases on the apparatus Don t throw away batteries with general house waste dispose of them correctly as chemical waste Except for customers in Europe ENERGY STAR is a U S registered mark As an ENERGY STAR partner Sony Corporation has determined that this product meets the ENERGY STAR guidelines for energy effi...

Page 3: ...our remote see pages 38 41 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 are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories DTS and DTS Digital Surround are registered trademarks of Digital Theater Systems Inc About area codes The area code of the receiver you purchase...

Page 4: ...y Presetting radio stations 23 Using the Radio Data System RDS 24 Models of area code CEL CEK only Changing the display 26 About the indications in the display 27 Enjoying Surround Sound Using only the front speakers 28 Enjoying higher fidelity sound 28 AUTO FORMAT DIRECT Selecting a sound field 29 Advanced Adjustments and Settings Switching the audio input mode for digital components 31 INPUT MOD...

Page 5: ...c This connection is used to output the audio decoded by the component s internal multi channel decoder through this receiver c Model equipped only with AUDIO OUT L R jacks etc Getting Started 1 Check how to hookup your components Component to be connected Page DVD player With digital audio outputa 7 8 With multi channel audio outputb 10 11 With analog audio output onlyc 7 8 TV monitor With compos...

Page 6: ...al cord F Monaural audio cord Black Tip Audio cord A can be torn into two monaural audio cords F Notes Turn off the power to all components before making any connections Be sure to make connections firmly to avoid hum and noise When connecting an audio video cord be sure to match the color coded pins to the appropriate jacks on the components yellow video to yellow white left audio to white and re...

Page 7: ...o not connect the TV s video output jack to the VIDEO 2 VIDEO IN jack on the receiver 1a Connecting components with digital audio output jacks ANTENNA DIGITAL OPTICAL VIDEO 2 IN SA CD CD IN DVD IN COAXIAL L R L R L R MD TAPE SA CD CD MULTI CH IN FRONT SURROUND SUB WOOFER CENTER IN OUT IN L R L R MONITOR SUB WOOFER VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 DVD AUDIO IN AUDIO IN AUDIOOUT AUDIOIN VIDEO IN VIDEO IN VIDEO OUT V...

Page 8: ... SA CD CD IN DVD IN COAXIAL L R L R L R MD TAPE SA CD CD MULTI CH IN FRONT SURROUND SUB WOOFER CENTER IN OUT IN L R L R MONITOR SUB WOOFER VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 DVD AUDIO IN AUDIO IN AUDIOOUT AUDIOIN VIDEO IN VIDEO IN VIDEO OUT VIDEO IN VIDEO OUT AUDIO OUT AM C C C VIDEO OUTPUT OUTPUT VIDEO OUTPUT VIDEO INPUT Satellite tuner DVD player TV monitor GB01COV_STR DE497 CEL book Page 8 Friday July 16 2004 2 3...

Page 9: ...uper Audio CD player connected to the SA CD CD OPTICAL IN jack on this receiver Connect to the analog input jacks SA CD CD IN jacks Refer to the operating instructions supplied with the Super Audio CD player ANTENNA DIGITAL OPTICAL VIDEO 2 IN SA CD CD IN DVD IN COAXIAL L R R L R MD TAPE SA CD CD MULTI CH IN FRONT SURROUND SUB WOOFER CENTER IN OUT IN L R L R MONITOR SUB WOOFER VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 DVD A...

Page 10: ...audio recorded in formats other than the Dolby Digital and DTS Note When you make connections to the MULTI CH IN jacks you will need to adjust the level of the surround speakers and sub woofer using the controls on the connected component 1b Connecting components with multi channel output jacks ANTENNA DIGITAL OPTICAL VIDEO 2 IN SA CD CD IN DVD IN COAXIAL L R R L L R MD TAPE SA CD CD FRONT SURROUN...

Page 11: ... DIGITAL OPTICAL VIDEO 2 IN SA CD CD IN DVD IN COAXIAL L R R L L R MD TAPE SA CD CD FRONT SURROUND SUB WOOFER CENTER IN OUT IN L R L R MONITOR SUB WOOFER VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 DVD AUDIO IN AUDIO IN AUDIOOUT AUDIOIN VIDEO IN VIDEO IN VIDEO OUT VIDEO IN VIDEO OUT AUDIO OUT AM MULTI CH IN C C VIDEO OUTPUT VIDEO INPUT TV monitor DVD player GB01COV_STR DE497 CEL book Page 11 Friday July 16 2004 2 34 PM ...

Page 12: ...g audio jacks ANTENNA DIGITAL OPTICAL VIDEO 2 IN SA CD CD IN DVD IN COAXIAL L R R L L SA CD CD MULTI CH IN FRONT SURROUND SUB WOOFER CENTER IN OUT IN L R L R MONITOR SUB WOOFER VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 DVD AUDIO IN AUDIO IN AUDIOOUT AUDIOIN VIDEO IN VIDEO IN VIDEO OUT VIDEO IN VIDEO OUT AUDIO OUT AM A LINE L R OUTPUT LINE L R LINE INPUT OUTPUT A A l l IN OUT R MD TAPE Super Audio CD CD player MD Tape deck ...

Page 13: ... required cords A F see page 6 ANTENNA DIGITAL OPTICAL VIDEO 2 IN SA CD CD IN DVD IN COAXIAL L R R L L R MD TAPE SA CD CD FRONT SURROUND SUB WOOFER CENTER IN OUT IN R MONITOR SUB WOOFER VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 DVD AUDIO IN AUDIO IN AUDIOOUT AUDIOIN VIDEO IN VIDEO IN VIDEO OUT VIDEO IN VIDEO OUT AUDIO OUT AM MULTI CH IN VIDEO OUT AUDIO OUT OUTPUT B IN OUT VIDEO OUT AUDIO OUT VIDEO IN AUDIO IN OUTPUT INPUT ...

Page 14: ...omponents Be sure to fully extend the FM wire antenna After connecting the FM wire antenna keep it as horizontal as possible 2 Connecting the antennas ANTENNA DIGITAL OPTICAL VIDEO 2 IN SA CD CD IN DVD IN COAXIAL L R L R SA CD CD MULTI CH IN FRONT SURROUND SUB WOOFER CENTER IN OUT IN L R L R MONITOR SUB WOOFER VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 DVD AUDIO IN AUDIO IN AUDIOOUT AUDIOIN VIDEO IN VIDEO IN VIDEO OUT VIDEO...

Page 15: ...channel surround sound requires five speakers two front speakers a center speaker and two surround speakers and a sub woofer 5 1 channel Example of 5 1 channel speaker system configuration Tip Since the sub woofer does not emit highly directional signals you can place it wherever you want 3 Connecting speakers Front speaker Right Surround speaker Right Center speaker Front speaker Left Sub woofer ...

Page 16: ...PEAKERS FRONT B terminals You can select the front speakers you want to use with the SPEAKERS OFF A B A B button For details see Selecting the speaker system page 36 MONITOR SUB WOOFER VIDEO OUT AUDIO OUT SPEAKERS FRONT B R L R L R L CENTER SURROUND R L E e A E e A E e A INPUT AUDIO IN B E e A SPEAKERS FRONT B E e A FRONT A Surround speaker Right Sub woofer Front speaker Right Surround speaker Lef...

Page 17: ...ing the following procedure This procedure can also be used to return settings you have made to their factory defaults Use the buttons on the receiver for the operation 1 Press 1 to turn off the receiver 2 Hold down 1 for 5 seconds PUSH and ENTER appears in the display alternatingly 3 Press ENTER CLEARING appears in the display for a while then CLEARED appears The following are reset to their fact...

Page 18: ...uide x S W XXX SUB WOOFER Sub woofer selection YES If you connect a sub woofer select YES NO If you did not connect a sub woofer select NO The front speakers are automatically set to LARGE and you cannot change this setting This activates the bass redirection circuitry and outputs the LFE signals from other speakers In order to take full advantage of the Dolby Digital bass redirection circuitry we...

Page 19: ...n set them to LARGE if you want to output the bass frequencies from that speaker On the other hand if you are using a large speaker but prefer not to have bass frequencies output from that speaker set it to SMALL If the overall sound level is lower than you prefer set all speakers to LARGE If there is not enough bass you can use the BASS parameter in the TONE menu to boost the bass levels To adjus...

Page 20: ...ion of the surround effects of the Cinema Studio EX modes page 29 LOW Select if the height of your surround speakers corresponds to section A HIGH Select if the height of your surround speakers corresponds to section B This setup item is not available when the surround speaker size parameter is set to NO Adjust the speaker levels and balance while listening to the test tone from your listening pos...

Page 21: ...ES jack When the headphones are connected speaker output is automatically canceled and SP A and SP B do not light up in the display You can select the audio directly from the components connected to the MULTI CH IN jacks This enables you to enjoy high quality analog inputs such as DVD or Super Audio CD When MULTI CH IN is selected the tone and sound field cannot be used Press MULTI CH IN Press aga...

Page 22: ...eption is poor press FM MODE to change to monaural MONO You will not be able to enjoy the stereo effect but the sound will be less distorted To return to stereo mode press FM MODE again Direct tuning You can enter the frequency of the station you want directly Use the remote for the operation 1 Press TUNER repeatedly to select the FM or AM band The last received station is tuned in Tip You can als...

Page 23: ... stations in your new area For details on tuning the stored stations see Tuning to preset stations If you move the antenna after storing stations with this procedure the stored settings may no longer be valid If this happens repeat this procedure to store the stations again You can preset up to 30 FM or AM stations Then you can easily tune in the stations you often listen to Presetting radio stati...

Page 24: ... area code CEL CEK only This receiver also allows you to use RDS Radio Data System which enables radio stations to send additional information along with the regular program signal You can also display RDS information Notes RDS is operable only for FM stations Not all FM stations provide RDS service nor do they provide the same types of services If you are not familiar with the RDS services in you...

Page 25: ... as how to and advice programs DRAMA Radio plays and serials CULTURE Programs about national or regional culture such as language and social concerns SCIENCE Programs about the natural sciences and technology VARIED Other types of programs such as celebrity interviews panel games and comedy POP M Popular music programs ROCK M Rock music programs EASY M Easy Listening LIGHT M Instrumental vocal and...

Page 26: ...lected Program Service name or preset station name t Frequency t Program Type indication t Radio Text indication t Current Time indication in 24 hour system t Sound field currently applied Index name appears only when you have assigned one to the input or preset station page 35 Index name does not appear when only blank spaces have been entered or it is the same as the input name During RDS recept...

Page 27: ...s up when DTS signals are input Note When playing a DTS format disc be sure that you have made digital connections and that INPUT MODE is not set to ANALOG page 31 G Tuner indicators Lights up when using the receiver to tune in radio stations etc See pages 22 25 for tuner operations Note RDS appears for models of area code CEL CEK only H D RANGE Lights up when dynamic range compression is activate...

Page 28: ...g mode you want for your audio sound Decoding the input audio signal automatically In this mode the receiver automatically detects the type of audio signal being input Dolby Digital DTS standard 2 channel stereo etc and performs the proper decoding if necessary This mode presents the sound as it was recorded encoded without adding any surround effects However if there are no low frequency signals ...

Page 29: ...utput to the sub woofer You can take advantage of surround sound simply by selecting one of the receiver s pre programmed sound fields They bring the exciting and powerful sound of movie theaters and concert halls into your home Selecting a sound field for movies Press MOVIE repeatedly to select the sound field you want The selected sound field appears in the display About DCS Digital Cinema Sound...

Page 30: ... speakers Selecting a sound field for music Press MUSIC repeatedly to select the sound field you want The selected sound field appears in the display x HALL Reproduces the acoustics of a classical concert hall x JAZZ JAZZ CLUB Reproduces the acoustics of a jazz club x CONCERT LIVE CONCERT Reproduces the acoustics of a 300 seat live house To turn off the surround effect Press 2CH to select 2CH ST o...

Page 31: ...just in each menu vary depending on the sound field Certain setup parameters may be dimmed in the display This means that the selected parameter is either unavailable or fixed and unchangeable Adjusting the LEVEL menu You can adjust the balance and level of each speaker These settings are applied to all sound fields except for the effect level parameter The effect level parameter settings are stor...

Page 32: ...d dramatically Tip Dynamic range compressor lets you compress the dynamic range of the soundtrack based on the dynamic range information included in the Dolby Digital signal We recommend using the MAX setting This greatly compresses the dynamic range and lets you view movies late at night at low volumes Unlike analog limiters the levels are predetermined and provide a very natural compression Note...

Page 33: ...to adjust the receiver You can adjust various receiver settings using the CUSTOMIZE menu 1 Press MAIN MENU repeatedly to select CUSTOM 2 Press or repeatedly to select the parameter you want to adjust For details see CUSTOMIZE menu parameters below 3 Press or repeatedly to select the setting you want The setting is entered automatically 4 Repeat steps 2 and 3 to adjust the other items CUSTOMIZE men...

Page 34: ...ge will be output through the front left speaker and sound of the sub language will be output through the front right speaker simultaneously M Main Sound of the main language will be output S Sub Sound of the sub language will be output M S Main Sub Mixed sound of both the main and sub languages will be output x NAME IN Naming preset stations and inputs Lets you set the name of preset stations and...

Page 35: ... you can select a character 5 Use or and or to create an index name Press or repeatedly to select a character then press to move the cursor to the next position Tips You can select the character type as follows by pressing or repeatedly Alphabet upper case t Numbers t Symbols To enter a blank space press or repeatedly until a blank space appears in the display If you made a mistake press or repeat...

Page 36: ...time appears in the display If you press SLEEP again the sleep timer will be canceled You can select the front speaker system you want to use Press SPEAKERS OFF A B A B repeatedly to select the front speaker system you want to use The selected speaker system appears in the display To turn off the speaker output press SPEAKERS OFF A B A B repeatedly until SP A and SP B indication turn off The speak...

Page 37: ...dd audio from a variety of audio sources when editing a video tape See the operating instructions of your VCR or DVD player if you need help 1 Select the program source to be recorded 2 Prepare the component for playing For example insert a video tape you want to record into VCR 3 Insert a blank video tape into the VCR VIDEO 1 for recording 4 Start recording on the recording VCR then start playing...

Page 38: ...mote sensor to direct sunlight or lighting apparatuses Doing so may cause a malfunction If you don t use the remote for an extended period of time remove the batteries to avoid possible damage from battery leakage and corrosion The tables below show the settings of each button Operations Using the Remote RM U306B Before you use your remote Remote button description Remote Button Operations Functio...

Page 39: ...eceiver Selects the menu of the receiver MASTER VOL qh Receiver Adjusts the master volume of the receiver MD TAPE 4 Receiver To listen to Minidisc or audio tape Remote Button Operations Function MENU qs Receiver Selects a menu item MENU qd Receiver Adjusts or changes the setting MOVIE MUSIC w Receiver Selects the pre programmed sound fields for movie and music MULTI CH qk Receiver Selects MULTI CH...

Page 40: ...2CH q Receiver Selects 2CH STEREO mode 10 5 CD player VCD player LD player MD deck Selects track numbers over 10 5 TV Selects the channel entry mode either one or two digit 1 e Receiver Turns the receiver on or off Remote Button Operations Function 6 VCR CD player VCD player LD player DVD player MD deck DAT deck Tape deck Skips tracks m M 7 CD player VCD player DVD player Searches tracks in the fo...

Page 41: ...he settings of the TUNER button cannot be changed 1 Hold down the input button whose input you want to change for example MD TAPE 2 Press the corresponding button of the component you want to assign to the input button for example 4 Tape deck The following buttons are assigned to select the input Sony VCRs are operated with a VTR 1 2 or 3 setting These correspond to Beta 8mm and VHS respectively N...

Page 42: ...ction If you continuously use this receiver at a large volume the cabinet temperature of the top side and bottom rises considerably To avoid burning yourself do not touch the cabinet On placement 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...

Page 43: ...sound There is no sound from analog 2 channel sources Check that the INPUT MODE is not set to COAX IN or OPT IN page 31 Check that you have not selected MULTI CH IN There is no sound from digital sources from COAXIAL or OPTICAL input jack Check that the INPUT MODE is not set to ANALOG page 31 Check that the INPUT MODE is not set to COAX IN for the sources from OPTICAL input jack or set to OPT IN f...

Page 44: ...ations with direct tuning No stations have been preset or the preset stations have been cleared when tuning by scanning preset stations Preset the stations page 23 Press DISPLAY repeatedly so that the frequency appears in the display RDS does not work Make sure that you are tuned to an FM RDS station Select a stronger FM station The RDS information that you want does not appear Contact the radio s...

Page 45: ... Output at Stereo Mode 8 ohms 1 kHz THD 0 7 80 W 80 W1 Reference Power Output1 8 ohms 1 kHz THD 0 7 FRONT2 80 W ch CENTER2 80 W SURR2 80 W ch Models of area code AU Rated Power Output at Stereo Mode 8 ohms 20 Hz 20 kHz THD 0 09 50 W 50 W1 8 ohms 1 kHz THD 0 7 80 W 80 W1 Reference Power Output1 8 ohms 20 Hz 20 kHz THD 0 09 FRONT2 50 W ch CENTER2 50 W SURR2 50 W ch 8 ohms 1 kHz THD 0 7 FRONT2 80 W c...

Page 46: ... Sensitivity Mono 18 3 dBf 2 2 µV 75 ohms Stereo 38 3 dBf 22 5 µV 75 ohms Useable sensitivity 11 2 dBf 1 µV 75 ohms S N Mono 76 dB Stereo 70 dB Harmonic distortion at 1 kHz Mono 0 3 Stereo 0 5 Separation 45 dB at 1 kHz Frequency response 30 Hz 15 kHz 0 5 2 dB Selectivity 60 dB at 400 kHz Area code Power requirements SP CEL CEK KR 230 V AC 50 Hz E2 E3 AU 240 V AC 50 Hz TW 110 V AC 60 Hz Area code P...

Page 47: ...SET TUNING or TUNING press 1 All preset stations will be erased when you change the tuning scale To reset the scale to 10 kHz or 9 kHz repeat the procedure Video section Inputs Outputs Video 1 Vp p 75 ohms General Power requirements Power consumption Power consumption during standby mode 0 3 W Dimensions w h d Approx 430 145 310 5 mm including projecting parts and controls Mass Approx 7 5 kg Suppl...

Page 48: ...H IN q 21 MULTICHANNELDECODING indicator 6 21 MUSIC button indicator qf 30 43 PHONES jack wf 21 43 PRESET TUNING w 23 47 SA CD CD wh 21 SPEAKERS OFF A B A B 2 16 36 43 TUNER FM AM wg 21 22 23 24 35 TUNING wa 22 47 VIDEO 1 e 21 VIDEO 2 wl 21 2CH button indicator qa 28 30 32 qj 18 31 33 35 qk 18 31 33 35 1 power 1 17 18 23 32 47 List of button locations and reference pages How to use page 48 and 49 ...

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Page 50: ...rding E Editing See Recording I Indexing See Naming L Labeling See Naming LEVEL menu 31 N Naming 35 P Preset stations how to 23 how to tune 24 R RDS 24 Recording on a video tape 37 on an audio tape or MD 37 S Selecting component 21 front speaker system 36 sound field 29 30 SET UP menu 18 Sleep Timer 36 Sound field customizing 31 pre programmed 29 30 resetting 32 selecting 29 30 Speakers adjusting ...

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