Sony STR-DE985 User Manual

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FM Stereo
FMAM Receiver ’
Operating Instructions
Owner’s Record
The model and serial numbers are located on the rear panel.
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-DE98WDE885
Serial No.
STR-DE985
STR-DE885
0 2002 Sony Corporation

Sony STR-DE985 Specifications

General

Channels	5.1
Frequency Response	10 Hz - 100 kHz
Dimensions	17 x 5.25 x 13.5 inches
Weight	24 lbs
Input sensitivity	200 mV (line)
Tuning range	AM/FM
Inputs	1 digital coaxial
Outputs	1 x Video
Speaker load impedance	8 ohms
Digital inputs	coaxial, optical
Video Connections	composite

Summary

Operating Instructions

Owner's Record

Record model and serial numbers for future reference.

Hooking Up the Components

Required cords

Lists necessary connection cords (A-H) for component setup.

Hooking Up and Setting Up the Speaker System

Speaker system hookups

Diagrams and instructions for connecting speakers correctly.

Basic Operations

Selecting the component

How to choose the desired input source.

Enjoying Surround Sound

Selecting a sound field

Choose from pre-programmed sound field modes.

Note for the supplied remote

For RM-PG411 (STR-DE985 only)

Notes specific to the RM-PG411 remote control.

List of Button Locations and Reference Pages

How to use this page

Instructions on finding button locations.

Video component hookups

Note on video component hookups

Details on connecting video components.

Other hookups

CONTROL A1II hookup

Instructions for connecting components using CONTROL A1II.

To avoid short-circuiting the speakers

Examples of poor conditions of the speaker cord

Illustrates common mistakes in speaker cord connection.

Performing initial setup operations

Multi channel surround setup

Steps for optimizing surround sound.

Specifying the speaker parameters

Initial settings

Default parameter settings for speaker configuration.

Checking the connections

Basic Operations

INPUT MODE

Selects input mode for digital components.

Changing the display

DISPLAY

Cycles through display information.

Enjoying Surround Sound

Automatically decoding the input audio signal

Detects and decodes various audio signal types.

Selecting the surround back decoding mode (SURR BACK DECODING)

About DVD encoding and playback of Surround EX (6.1 Channel) movies

Explains Surround EX system.

Customizing sound fields

Adjusting the surround parameters

Customize surround sound effects.

Adjusting the level parameters

Initial settings

Default settings for speaker level adjustments.

Adjusting the equalizer

To turn on/off the equalizer

How to activate and deactivate the equalizer.

Resetting customized sound fields to the factory settings

Receiving Broadcasts

Automatic tuning

Scan for available stations automatically.

Preset tuning

Tuning to preset stations

Methods for selecting preset stations.

Other Operations

Naming preset stations and program sources

Assign custom names to stations/sources.

Recording

Guide to recording audio or video.

Using the Sleep Timer

Tips

Tips for using the sleep timer.

Adjustments using the CUSTOMIZE button

MENU EXPAND

Option to enable advanced settings.

Other Operations

Selecting the command mode of the remote (COMMAND MODE XXX)

Select the remote's command mode.

CONTROL A1II control system

Connections

How to connect components using CONTROL A1II jacks.

Basic Functions

Automatic function selection

Automatically switch receiver function.

Operations Using the Remote RM-PG411 and RM-PP411

Remote button description

Explains the functions of remote control buttons.

Before you use your remote

Initial steps before operating the remote.

Selecting the mode of the remote

Selecting the command mode

Switch between remote operating modes.

To reset the remote to factory settings

Restore the remote to its original factory settings.

Programming the remote (continued)

The numeric codes corresponding to the component and the maker of the component

Tables of codes for programming.

Learning the commands of your components

Setting remote control codes that are not stored in the remote

Learn codes for components not in the preset list.

Performing several commands in sequence automatically (Macro Play)

Setting the sequence of IR codes

Program sequences of commands.

Additional Information

Precautions

Important safety and handling guidelines.

Troubleshooting

Guide to resolving common operational problems.

Troubleshooting (continued)

The remote does not function.

Steps to troubleshoot a non-functional remote.

Clearing the receiver's memory

All memorized settings

Reset all saved settings.

Specifications

AUDIO POWER SPECIFICATIONS

Details on power output.

Amplifier section

Technical specifications of the amplifier.

General

Power requirements

Electrical requirements for the receiver.

Supplied accessories

List of items included with the receiver.

Tables of settings using SURR, LEVEL, EQ, SET UP and CUSTOMIZE buttons

SET UP

Parameters adjustable within the SET UP menu.

CUSTOMIZE

Parameters adjustable within the CUSTOMIZE menu.

LIMITED WARRANTY

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS