Sony str-de885 manual pdf

Table of Contents. FM Stereo. Previous Page. Next Page. Page 4: About This Manual About This Manual About area codes The area code of the receiver you purchased is shown on the lower portion of the rear panel see the illustration below.

Page Digital Component Hookups two front speakers, two surround speakers, and a center speaker and a sub woofer are required. For 6. These connections allow you to make digital recordings of TV broadcasts, etc. Page Multi Channel Input Hookups Multi channel input hookups Although this receiver incorporates a multi channel decoder, it is also equipped with multi channel input jacks.

These connections allow you to enjoy multi channel software encoded in formats other than Dolby Digital and DTS. Page Setting The Voltage Selector Setting the voltage selector If your receiver has a voltage selector on the rear panel, check that the voltage selector is set to the local power supply voltage.

If not, use a screwdriver to set the selector to the correct position before connecting the AC power cord to a wall outlet. If the cords are reversed, the sound will be distorted and will lack bass. Then specify the speaker parameters size, position, etc. To check the audio output during settings to set up while outputting the sound , check the connection page Page Specifying The Speaker Parameters When placing surround speakers to your side When placing surround speakers behind you When you set up the surround back speaker, set the speaker at least 1 meter behind the listening position.

It is recommended to place the speaker at an equal distance from the surround left and right speakers. This activates the bass redirection circuitry and outputs the LFE signals from other speakers.

With the Digital Cinema Sound modes, speaker position is not as critical as other modes. All modes with virtual elements were designed under the premise that the surround speaker would be located behind the listening position, but presentation remains fairly consistent even with the surround speakers Page 22 Multi channel surround setup continued The receiver allows you to input the speaker position in terms of distance. However, it is not possible to set the center speaker further than the front speakers.

Also, the center speaker cannot be set more than 1. Page Checking The Connections Adjusting the speaker level Use the remote while seated in your listening position to adjust the level of each speaker.

Note The receiver incorporates a new test tone with a frequency centered at Hz for easier speaker level adjustment. This is a standard mode, great for watching most any type of movie.

The current sound field is indicated in the display. Standard 2 channel stereo sources completely bypass the sound field processing. Multi channel surround formats are downmixed to 2 channel. OFF D. Page Customizing Sound Fields 0 Tuner indicators: Lights up when using the receiver to tune in radio stations, etc. See pages 38—39 for tuner operations.

The settings are applied to all sound fields. Start playing a program source encoded with multi channel surround sound. The button lights up and the first parameter is displayed. XXX Lets you compress the dynamic range of the sound track.

This may be useful when you want to watch movies at low volumes late at night. Direct tuning You can enter a frequency of the station you want directly by using the numeric buttons on the supplied remote.

For details on the buttons used in this section, see pages 46— Then you can tune in any of the stations directly by entering its 2-character preset code using the supplied remote. The current sound field is indicated in the display. Standard 2 channel stereo sources completely bypass the sound field processing.

Multi channel surround formats are downmixed to 2 channel. OFF D. Page Customizing Sound Fields 0 Tuner indicators: Lights up when using the receiver to tune in radio stations, etc. See pages 40—41 for tuner operations. The settings are applied to all sound fields. Start playing a program source encoded with multi channel surround sound. The button lights up and the first parameter is displayed. XXX Lets you compress the dynamic range of the sound track. This may be useful when you want to watch movies at low volumes late at night.

Direct tuning You can enter a frequency of the station you want directly by using the numeric buttons on the supplied remote. Then you can tune in any of the stations directly by entering its 2-character preset code using the supplied remote. Page Other Operations Other Operations Naming preset stations and program sources You can enter a name index name of up to 8 characters for preset stations and program sources.

Note that no more than one name can be entered for each preset station or program source. Press to select the parameter you want to adjust. Turn the jog dial to select the setting you want. The setting is entered automatically.

Repeat steps 2 and 3 until you have set all of the parameters that follow. Page 45 Lets you adjust the position of the on-screen display vertically. Change the command mode when you use 2 Sony receivers in the same room. Page Basic Functions In this case, use the connecting cord for your connection. When using a commercially available cord, use a monaural mini-plug cord less than 2 meters long, with no resistance such as the Sony RK-G69HG.

Remote Button. DVD player Satellite Exits the menu. Note that the remote can only control components that accept infrared wireless control signals. Page 53 Use the numeric codes in the tables below to control non-Sony components and also Sony components that the remote is normally unable to control. Since the remote signal that a component accepts differs depending on the Page 56 Learning the commands of your components continued Press the appropriate button on the remote control to be learned to send the remote button code.

Lightly pressing the button once should be sufficient. If learning is completed successfully, the indicator slowly flashes twice and the remote automatically exits the learning mode. The remote provides 2 macro lists M1 and M2. You can specify up to 10 IR codes for each macro list. Page Additional Information If you have any question or problem concerning your receiver, please consult your nearest Sony dealer. Troubleshooting If you experience any of the following Page 59 There is no sound from one of the front speakers.

If only one channel is output from the headphones, the component may not be connected to the receiver correctly. The tables below show each of the settings that these buttons can make. Press Press to select Page 71 Sony Corporation Printed in Malaysia Print page 1 Print document 71 pages.