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Sony STR-DE805G Operating Instructions Manual

Sony STR-DE805G Operating Instructions Manual

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STR-DE905G
STR-DE805G
© 1996 by Sony Corporation
3-856-142-13(1)

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  • Page 1 FM Stereo FM-AM Receiver Operating instructions STR-DE905G STR-DE805G © 1996 by Sony Corporation 3-856-142-13(1)
  • Page 2 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-DE905G/STR-DE805G Serial No.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    For detailed safety precautions, see the “IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS” leaflet. If you have any question or problem concerning your receiver, please consult your nearest Sony dealer. About This Manual The instructions in this manual are for models STR-DE905G and STR-DE805G. Check your model number by looking at the lower right corner of the front panel.

  • Page 4: Introduction

    Introduction Features On-screen control of Audio/Video components The STR-DE905G and STR-DE805G FM Stereo/FM-AM receivers are audio/ video control centers with a unique interface. By connecting the receivers to your TV, an on-screen display appears and lets you operate the various connected audio/video components.
  • Page 5 CD Changer Control Connecting a Sony CD changer equipped with a Control A1 terminal allows you to access and display the disc information stored in the CD changer in alphabetical order, numerical order, or by group name. You can also select the disc to be played...

  • Page 6: Understanding How The Receiver Works: Str-De905G

    (supplied) and position it facing the program source (see “IR Repeater Hookups” on page 9). If some of the programmed on-screen controls are unresponsive or slow, rerecord the IR codes for those buttons ( see “Registering non-Sony Audio/Video equipment” on page 19). IR control codes...

  • Page 7: Str-De805G

    (supplied) and position it facing the program source (see “IR Repeater Hookups” on page 9). If some of the programmed on-screen controls are unresponsive or slow, rerecord the IR codes for those buttons ( see “Registering non-Sony Audio/Video equipment” on page 19). IR control codes STR-DE805G Â...

  • Page 8: Unpacking

    Getting Started Unpacking Check that you received the following items with the receiver: • FM wire antenna (1) • AM loop antenna (1) • Remote commander RM-VP1 (remote) (STR-DE905G only) (1) • Remote commander RM-VR1 (remote) (STR-DE805G only) (1) • Size AA (R6) batteries (2) •...

  • Page 9: Rc Antenna Hookups (Str-De905G Only)

    RC Antenna Hookups (STR-DE905G only) Overview This section describes how to connect the supplied RC antenna to the receiver. Since the remote controls the unit using radio frequency (RF) signals, you must connect the remote control (RC) antenna to the unit before you can use the remote commander.

  • Page 10: Antenna Hookups

    If AM reception is poor We recommend that you purchase and connect the optional Sony antenna to the unit if reception is weakened by ferroconcrete used in the construction of your apartment or building. If you have poor FM reception Connect a 75-ohm coaxial cable (not supplied) to an FM outdoor antenna.

  • Page 11: Speaker System Hookups

    To prevent hum, connect the earth lead to the y ground terminal on the receiver. CONTROL A1 Hookups • If you have a CONTROL A1 compatible Sony CD player or tape deck Use a CONTROL A1 cord (not supplied) to connect the CTRL A1 jack on the CD player or tape deck to the S-LINK CTRL A1 jack on the receiver.

  • Page 12: Tv/Vcr Hookups

    If you are using your TV as a monitor, do not connect anything to the TV/DBS IN jacks, unless you have a Sony TV with TV OUT jacks (see page 25 for details). TV tuner or DBS (Digital Broadcasting Satellites) receiver...

  • Page 13: Ac Hookups

    VIDEO AUDIO AUDIO • If you have a CONTROL S compatible Sony TV, DBS receiver, monitor, VCR or LD player Use a CONTROL S cord (supplied) to connect the CTRL S IN (for TV, DBS tuner, or monitor) or OUT (for VCR or LD player) jack on the receiver to the appropriate S-LINK jack on the respective component.

  • Page 14: Preparing And Using The Remote

    Battery life • Normal operation can be expected about three months using Sony SUM-3 (NS), and a half year using Sony AM-3 (NW) alkaline batteries. Since the remote consumes power whenever you pick it up...

  • Page 15: Preventing Interference Between Multiple Remotes (Str-De905G Only)

    Preventing Interference Between Multiple Remotes (STR-DE905G only) If you use two or more receivers at the same time, interference may occur between the RF signals, causing the units to operate erratically. You can prevent this by giving all units a unique security number which distinguishes the signal of each unit from the others.

  • Page 16: Str-De805G

    Preparing and Using the Remote If the on-screen display does not appear even after the batteries have been inserted into the remote (see page 14), reinsert the batteries and place the remote on a flat surface for about 10 seconds. Hints on handling the remote •...

  • Page 17: Registering A Tv Or Monitor

    VIDEO 1 video input jack, IR code registration is unnecessary. The following cases require registration of a Sony TV • If your Sony TV is connected via a different video input jack (such as VIDEO 2). To ensure proper operation, follow steps 1 to 3 below, click VIDEO 1 2 3 to specify the correct video input in step 4, then click RETURN or EXIT.
  • Page 18 TV set Connect the receiver’s MONITOR OUT jack to the VIDEO 1 input jack of the Sony TV set. Follow steps 1 to 3, then click SONY TV in step 4. Click VIDEO 1 2 3 and/or WIDE to specify VIDEO 1 and/or WIDE if necessary. Then click...

  • Page 19: Registering Audio/Video Equipment

    Sony Tape deck MONITOR Sony TV (via its VIDEO 1 jack) The following cases require registration of Sony products • When connecting a Sony MD deck to the DAT/MD jacks. • When connecting a Sony audio product with CONTROL-A1 compatibility.
  • Page 20 TV/DBS Sony DAT/MD Sony Sony TAPE Sony RETURN Click “Sony” for a Sony product or OTHER for a non-Sony product. IR CODE SETTING MAKER Sony OUTPUT RETURN If the program source is a Sony product The IR codes are programed automatically and registration is complete (click RETURN or EXIT).
  • Page 21 button on the remote for about 5 seconds until the instruction “RELEASE YOUR COMMANDER” appears and the IR code setting indicator turns off. IR sensor Keep the remote pointed horizontally at the IR sensor until the code is programed. If you tilt or move the remote during the programing process, the IR code may not be recorded correctly.
  • Page 22 Preparing and Using the Remote Programming Other Infrared (IR) Codes (USER IR setting) Use the USER IR CODE SETTING menu to program any IR codes that could not be programed in “Registering Audio/Video Equipment”. These can include codes for audio and video equipment, as well as other types of equipment, made by almost any manufacturer.
  • Page 23 Keep the remote pointed horizontally at the IR sensor until the code is programed. If you tilt or move the remote during the programing procedure, the IR code may not be programed correctly. Repeat this procedure for the remaining buttons After you’ve programed all the IR codes, the IR CODE SETTING menu reappears.

  • Page 24: Basic Operations

    Basic Operations Selecting a Component To listen to or watch a connected component, go to the function select menu and click on the program source you desire. Before you begin, make sure you have: • Connected the RC antenna (STR-DE905G), IR emitter, and all components securely and correctly as indicated on pages 9 to 13.
  • Page 25 Before you can control the DBS receiver, the IR codes for the function representing the DBS receiver must be set to “Sony DBS”. The TV function is factory set to Sony DBS (to set a different function to Sony DBS see page 19).

  • Page 26: Tuning And Presetting Radio Stations

    Basic Operations Tuning and Presetting Radio Stations This receiver lets you tune and preset radio stations from the on-screen display. You can store up to 30 FM or AM stations, and recall them later with a simple click. To assign names to the preset stations, see page Before you begin, make sure you have: •...

  • Page 27: Recording

    Tuning preset stations (preset tuning) Click FUNCTION in the main menu. Click TUNER . Click LIST. Click A B C repeatedly to display the station you want. Click the button (0 to 9) for the respective station. To recall preset stations from the SUB menu 1 Click SUB.
  • Page 28 1 to 7 of “Registering non-Sony audio/video equipment” (pages 19 to 21) for both Sony and non-Sony products. • Sound input through the TAPE connectors on the rear panel cannot be recorded on a recording unit.

  • Page 29: Using The Sleep Timer

    Using the Sleep Timer You can set the receiver to turn off automatically at a time you specify. Click FUNCTION in the main menu. Click SLEEP. FUNCTION SELECT VIDEO DAT/MD VIDEO VIDEO TUNER PHONO TV / DBS TAPE MACRO MACRO SLEEP Click TIMER repeatedly to select the length of the sleep timer.

  • Page 30: Introduction

    Using Surround Sound Using Surround Sound Introduction The STR-DE905G and STR-DE805G are provided with a variety of surround features which allow you to listen to a wide range sources in surround sound. Additionally, adjustable parameters to let you customize the sound to your preference. To use a pre-programmed sound field See “Using Pre-programmed Sound Fields”...

  • Page 31: Using Surround Sound

    To play without surround effects Select “Acoustic” from MUSIC 2. The surround effects are defeated but you can still adjust the tone (see page 33). To turn off the sound fields Click SOUND FIELD ON/OFF. Sound fields for STR-DE905G and STR-DE805G GENRE MODE PRO LOGIC...

  • Page 32: Getting The Most Out Of Dolby Pro Logic Surround Sound

    Using Surround Sound Getting the Most Out of Dolby Pro Logic Surround Sound To obtain the best possible Dolby Pro Logic Surround sound, first select the center mode according to your speaker system. Then, equalize the speaker levels and adjust the delay time of the PRO LOGIC sound field. Note that you must have at least one additional pair of speakers and/or one center speaker to do the following adjustments.

  • Page 33: Customizing Sound Fields

    Adjust the volume levels so that you hear the test tone from each speaker at the same volume level when you are in your listening position: • To adjust the volume between the front right and front left speakers, use the BALANCE control on the front of the receiver.
  • Page 34 Using Surround Sound Click BASS + or – to adjust the level of the low frequencies and click TREBLE + or – to adjust the level of the high frequencies as you desire. +10 dB BASS – RETURN Note You may hear some noise as you adjust the parameters. To start adjustment with a flat equalizer curve.

  • Page 35: Advanced Operations

    Advanced Operations Using the INDEX functions The index functions let you customize the function menu, tuner preset list, and CD list. You can specify the icons and names up to 8 characters long for each function button, specify names up 8 characters long for each preset radio station, and specify names up to 12 characters long for each compact disc (up to 200 discs) or group of discs in a CD changer.
  • Page 36 Adding names to CDs in a Sony CD changer equipped with a CTRL A1 jack If your CD changer is a Sony product with a CTRL A1 jack, you can download all of the CD name data in the CD changer, thus saving you the trouble of adding names one by one.

  • Page 37: Operating A Cd Changer

    • To name a disc Click TITLE. Display the number of the disc to be named by clicking the > or . icon on the right side of screen, then click the disc to be named. • To name a group, click GROUP. Click GROUP, then click the group to be named.

  • Page 38: Enjoying Two Components At The Same Time

    Click the > or . icons to see the next or previous 10 discs, then click the disc. Playback starts automatically. When a Sony CD changer equipped with a CTRL A1 jack is connected, the disc capacity shown on screen changes automatically in accordance with the capacity of the CD changer.

  • Page 39: Operating Several Components In Sequence Automatically (Macro Play)

    Operating Several Components in Sequence Automatically (macro play) The macro functions (1 and 2) let you link up to eight IR command codes in sequential order for execution as a single command. You can specify the IR codes from both the preset and user IR code lists. The macros can then be executed either manually (by selecting them from the FUNCTION SELECT menu) or automatically (by specifying them in the AUTO START SETTING...

  • Page 40: Settings And Adjustments

    Settings and Adjustments Settings and Adjustments Remote Operation of Audio Sources Without the TV (illuminated control flasher) The Illuminated Control Flasher (or flasher) function allows you to control audio program sources without using the TV’s on-screen display by using only the remote and the front panel of the receiver.

  • Page 41: Playing Sources Automatically (Auto Play)

    Playing Sources Automatically (auto play) The AUTO PLAY function lets you set the receiver to start playing the program sources immediately after they are selected from the FUNCTION SELECT menu. The receiver comes with AUTO PLAY set to ON. Click FUNCTION in the main menu. The FUNCTION SELECT menu appears.

  • Page 42: Adjusting The Sensitivity Of The Remote

    Settings and Adjustments Adjusting the Sensitivity of the Remote You can select from five different sensitivity levels that determine the speed at which the pointer moves. Click FUNCTION in the main menu. The FUNCTION SELECT menu appears. Click SET UP. Click FEELING 1 through 5 to select the sensitivity level you desire.

  • Page 43: Adjusting The Position Of The On-Screen Display

    AUTO OSD ERASE: This display mode is useful during laser disc operations since it allows you to see chapter numbers that otherwise might be hidden by the control panel. When this mode is on, control panels disappear whenever you click and hold down a control button. When you release the button, the control panel reappears.

  • Page 44: Additional Information

    Additional Information Front Panel Descriptions !ª 1 POWER switch 2 Infrared (IR) repeater Emits IR codes to command program sources. 3 Infrared (IR) codes setting indicator Lights up when the unit receives IR codes. 4 IR sensor When recording IR codes from the remote controls of other components, point the remote’s emitter at this area during...

  • Page 45: Rear Panel Descriptions

    Rear Panel Descriptions 1 2 3 4 !ª !¶ @¡ @º !• 1 CNTRL-A1 2 IR OUT 3 RC ANT (STR-DE905G only) 4 MONITOR 5 TV/DBS 6 LD 7 VIDEO 2 8 VIDEO 1 9 MIX AUDIO OUT !¡ !∞ !§...

  • Page 46: Troubleshooting

    If you experience any of the following difficulties while using the receiver, use this troubleshooting guide to help you remedy the problem. Should any problem persist, consult your nearest Sony dealer. The TV set turns off when you turn on the receiver with the remote.
  • Page 47 / Make sure both the remote and receiver are set to the same security number (STR-DE905G only) (see page 15). IR codes of non-Sony equipment cannot be recorded. / Be sure that the respective remote is pointed directly at the infrared sensor on the front of the receiver from a distance of less than 8 inches (20 cm).

  • Page 48: Specifications

    Additional Information Specifications Audio power specifications POWER OUTPUT AND TOTAL HARMONIC DISTORTION With 8-ohm load, both channels driven, from 20 - 20,000 Hz, rated 120 watts per channel, minimum RMS power, with no more than 0.3 % total harmonic distortion from 250 milliwatts to rated output.

  • Page 49: Glossary

    Programmable remote Remote control with “learning” capability. You can control not only Sony components but non-Sony components by programming the control signals of these components. Sound field Sound pattern produced by a sounding...

  • Page 50: Index

    18, 21, 23 Rear panel 9-13, 45 Receiving broadcasts 26 using preset stations 27 Recording 27 Remote 14-23, 40, 42 controlling non-Sony components 17, 19, 22 controlling Sony components 17, 19 inserting batteries 14 operations without TV 40 security code 15...
  • Page 51 Scanning CD list 38 preset stations 27 radio stations 26 Searching for a CD 38 Selecting a program source 24 Sleep timer 29 Sound field customizing 33 pre-programmed 30 Speakers connection 11 impedance 12 placement 11 Station index 35 Storing radio stations. See Presetting Surround sound 30, 49 Test tone 32, 50...
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