User manual SONY STR-DE895

[. . . ] 4-244-963-12(1) FM Stereo FM-AM Receiver Operating Instructions Owner's Record The model and serial numbers are located at 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. Serial No. STR-DE995 STR-DE895 © 2003 Sony Corporation WARNING To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture. To prevent fire, do not cover the ventilation of the apparatus with newspapers, table-cloths, curtains, etc. [. . . ] The tuning scale differs depending on the area code as shown in the following table. For details on area codes, see page 4. Area code FM AM Receiving Broadcasts 2 Press D. 3 Press the numeric buttons to enter the frequency. Example 1: FM 102. 50 MHz 1 b0b2b5b0 Example 2: AM 1350 kHz U, CA E2/E3 MX 100 kHz 50 kHz 50 kHz 10 kHz* 9 kHz* 10 kHz (You don't have to enter the last "0" when the tuning scale is set to 10 kHz. ) * The AM tuning scale can be changed (page 71). 1 b3b5b0 If you cannot tune in a station and the entered numbers flash Make sure you've entered the right frequency. If the entered numbers still flash, the frequency is not used in your area. 37GB Automatic tuning If you don't know the frequency of the station you want, you can let the receiver scan all available stations in your area. Presetting radio stations 1 Turn INPUT SELECTOR to select the FM or AM band. The last received station is tuned in. 1 Turn INPUT SELECTOR to select the FM or AM band. 2 Tune in the station that you want to preset using Direct Tuning (page 37) or Automatic Tuning (page 38). The last received station is tuned in. 2 Press TUNING + or TUNING ­. Press TUNING + to scan from low to high; press TUNING ­ to scan from high to low. The receiver stops scanning whenever a station is received. When the receiver reaches either end of the band 3 Press MEMORY. "MEMORY" appears in the display for a few seconds. Do steps 4 to 5 before "MEMORY" goes out. 4 Press PRESET TUNING + or PRESET TUNING ­ repeatedly to select a preset station number. Scanning is repeated in the same direction. 3 To continue scanning, press TUNING + or TUNING ­ again. Each time you press the button, the preset station number changes in the corresponding number and direction as follows: nA1~A2~. . . ~A0~B1~B2~. . . ~B0N Preset tuning After you have tuned in stations using Direct Tuning or Automatic Tuning, you can preset them to the receiver. Then you can tune in any of the stations directly by entering its 2-character preset code using the supplied remote. Up to 30 FM or AM stations can be preset. The receiver will also scan all the stations that you have preset. Before tuning to preset stations, be sure to preset them by performing steps on "Presetting radio stations". nC0~. . . C2~C1N If "MEMORY" goes out before you press the preset station number, start again from step 3. 5 Press MEMORY again to store the station. If "MEMORY" goes out before you can store the station, start again from step 3. 6 Repeat steps 2 to 5 to preset another station. To change a preset number to another station Do steps 1 to 5 to preset a new station to the number. Tip In Step 4, you can also use the remote to select a preset station number. Press SHIFT repeatedly to select a memory page (A, B or C) and then press the numeric button to select a preset number. 38GB Tuning to preset stations You can tune the preset stations by either of the following two ways. Scanning the preset stations 1 Turn INPUT SELECTOR to select the FM or AM band. The last received station is tuned in. 2 Press PRESET TUNING + or PRESET TUNING ­ repeatedly to select the preset station you want. Each time you press the button, the receiver tunes in one preset station at a time, in the corresponding order and direction as follows: nA1~A2~. . . ~A0~B1~B2~. . . ~B0N nC0~. . . C2~C1N Receiving Broadcasts Using the preset codes Use the supplied remote to perform the following operations. For details on the buttons used in this section, see pages 57­66 for remote RM-LG112, pages 46­56 for remote RM-PG412 and pages 46­53 for remote RMPP412. 1 Press TUNER on the remote. The last received station is tuned in. 2 Press SHIFT to select a memory page (A, B, or C), then press the preset number of the station you want using the numeric buttons. 39GB Other Operations To insert a space Naming preset stations and program sources You can enter a name (index name) of up to 8 characters for preset stations and program sources. These names (for example, "VHS") appear in the receiver's display when a station or program source is selected. Note that no more than one name can be entered for each preset station or program source. This function is useful for distinguishing components of the same kind. For example, two VCRs can be specified as "VHS" and "8MM", respectively. It is also handy for identifying components connected to jacks meant for another type of component, for example, a second CD player connected to the MD/TAPE jacks. Turn the +/­ (STR-DE995 only) or jog dial (STR-DE895 only) until a blank space appears in the display. If you've made a mistake Turn MENU (STR-DE995 only) or press / (STR-DE895 only) until the character to be changed flashes, then turn the +/­ (STR-DE995 only) or jog dial (STR-DE895 only) to select the character you want. 5 Press ENTER. 6 Repeat steps 2 to 5 to assign index name for another station or program source. Recording Before you begin, make sure you've connected all components properly. 1 To name a preset station Turn INPUT SELECTOR to select FM or AM band, then tune in the preset station you want to create an index name for. Recording on an audio tape or MiniDisc You can record on a cassette tape or MiniDisc using the receiver. See the operating instructions of your cassette deck or MD deck if you need help. If you are not familiar with how to tune in preset stations, see "Tuning to preset stations" on page 38. To name a program source Select the program source (component) to be named. 2 Press MAIN MENU repeatedly to select " CUSTOMIZE ". 1 Select the component to be recorded. 2 Prepare the component for playing. For example, insert a CD into the CD player. 3 Turn MENU (STR-DE995 only) or press / (STR-DE895 only) to select "NAME?[XXXXXXXX]". 3 Insert a blank tape or MD into the recording deck and adjust the recording level, if necessary. 4 Create an index name by using the +/­ (STR-DE995 only) or jog dial (STRDE895 only) and MENU (STR-DE995 only) or press / (STR-DE895 only): 4 Start recording on the recording deck, then start playback on the playback component. Turn the +/­ (STR-DE995 only) or jog dial (STR-DE895 only) to select a character, then turn MENU (STR-DE995 only) or press / (STR-DE895 only) to move the cursor to the next position. 40GB Notes Notes · Sound adjustments do not affect the signal output from the MD/TAPE OUT jacks. [. . . ] However, note that all memorized settings will be reset to their factory settings and you will have to readjust all settings on the receiver. If the problem persist Consult your nearest Sony dealer. Clearing the receiver's memory To clear See All memorized settings Customized sound fields page 19 page 36 69GB Specifications AUDIO POWER SPECIFICATIONS POWER OUTPUT AND TOTAL HARMONIC DISTORTION: 1) Depending on the sound field settings and the source, there may be no sound output. 2) Measured under the following conditions: Area code Power requirements E2/E3 3) STR-DE995 only. Frequency response PHONO MULTI CH IN (1, 2), CD/SACD, TV/SAT, MD/TAPE, DVD, VIDEO 1, 2, 3 Inputs (Analog) PHONO 240 V AC, 50 Hz With 8 ohm loads, both channels driven, from 20 ­ 20, 000 Hz; rated 100 watts per channel minimum RMS power, with no more than 0. 09 % total harmonic distortion from 250 milliwatts to rated output (Models of area code U only). Amplifier section POWER OUTPUT Models of area code U, CA Rated Power Output at Stereo Mode (8 ohms 20 Hz ­ 20 kHz, THD 0. 09 %) 100 W + 100 W Reference Power Output (8 ohms 20 Hz ­ 20 kHz, THD 0. 09 %) FRONT1): 100 W/ch CENTER1): 100 W 1) SURR : 100 W/ch 1) 100 W/ch3) or 100 W4) SURR BACK : (8 ohms 1 kHz, THD 0. 7 %) 110 W/ch FRONT1): CENTER1): 110 W 1) SURR : 110 W/ch 1) 110 W/ch3) or 110 W4) SURR BACK : Models of area code E2/E3, MX Rated Power Output at Stereo Mode (8 ohms 1 kHz, THD 0. 7 %) 110 W + 110 W2) Reference Power Output2) (8 ohms 1 kHz, THD 10 %) FRONT1): 130 W/ch CENTER1): 130 W 1) SURR : 130 W/ch 1) SURR BACK : 130 W/ch3) or 130 W4) RIAA equalization curve ±0. 5 dB 10 Hz ­ 70 kHz +0. 5/­2 dB (with sound field and equalizer bypassed) Sensitivity: 8 mV Impedance: 50 kilohms S/N5): 86 dB (A, 8 mV6)) Sensitivity: 500 mV Impedance: 50 kilohms S/N5): 96 dB (A, 500 mV6)) MULTI CH IN (1, 2), CD/SACD, TV/SAT, MD/TAPE, DVD, VIDEO 1, 2, 3 5) INPUT SHORT (with sound field and equalizer bypassed). Inputs (Digital) DVD (Coaxial) Sensitivity: ­ Impedance: 75 ohms S/N: 100 dB (A, 20 kHz LPF) Sensitivity: ­ Impedance: ­ S/N: 100 dB (A, 20 kHz LPF) TV/SAT, CD/SACD, MD/TAPE, VIDEO 3 (Optical) Outputs (Analog) MD/TAPE (OUT), VIDEO 1, 2 (AUDIO OUT) SUB WOOFER Voltage: 500 mV Impedance: 10 kilohms Voltage: 2 V Impedance: 1 kilohms Outputs (Digital) MD/TAPE (Optical) EQUALIZER Gain levels: Sensitivity: ­ ±10 dB, 0. 5 dB step 70GB FM tuner section Tuning range Antenna terminals 87. 5 - 108. 0 MHz 75 ohms, unbalanced Intermediate frequency 10. 7 MHz Sensitivity Mono: Stereo: Usable sensitivity S/N Mono: Stereo: 18. 3 dBf, 2. 2 µV/75 ohms 38. 3 dBf, 22. 5 µV/75 ohms 11. 2 dBf, 1 µV/75 ohms 76 dB 70 dB 7) You can change the AM tuning scale to 9 kHz or 10 kHz. [. . . ]