STR-DE895 - Receiver SONY - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL STR-DE895 SONY

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.

Model No. Serial No.

STR-DE995

STR-DE895

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. And don't place lighted candles on the apparatus.

To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not place objects filled with liquids, such as vases, on the apparatus.

Don't throw away the battery with general house waste, dispose of it correctly as chemical waste.

Do not install the appliance in a confined space, such as a bookcase or built-in cabinet.

For customers in the United States

CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK), NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE, REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.

This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance.

WARNING

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

– Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
– Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
- Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
- Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

CAUTION

You are cautioned that any changes or modification not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment.

Note to CATV system installer:

This reminder is provided to call CATV system installer's attention to Article 820-40 of the NEC that provides guidelines for proper grounding and, in particular, specifies that the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the building, as close to the point of cable entry as practical.

For customers in Canada

CAUTION

TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT USE THIS POLARIZED AC PLUG WITH AN EXTENSION CORD, RECEPTACLE OR OTHER OUTLET UNLESS THE BLADES CAN BE FULLY INSERTED TO PREVENT BLADE EXPOSURE.

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 efficiency.

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”, “DTS-ES Extended Surround” and “Neo:6” are trademarks of Digital Theater Systems, Inc.

Table of Contents

List of Button Locations and Reference Pages

Main unit 5

Hooking Up the Components

Required cords 7

Antenna hookups 8

Audio component hookups 9

Video component hookups 10

Digital component hookups 11

Multi channel input hookups ...... 13

Other hookups 14

Hooking Up and Setting Up the Speaker System

Speaker system hookups 17

Performing initial setup operations ..... 19

Multi channel surround setup ...... 19

Checking the connections 24

Basic Operations

Selecting the component 25

Listening to the sound in another room ... 27

Changing the display 27

Enjoying Surround Sound

Using only the front speakers (2 Channel Stereo) ...... 28

Enjoying higher fidelity sound ...... 28

Selecting a sound field 29

Selecting the surround back decoding mode (SURR BACK DECODING) ...... 31

Understanding the multi channel surround displays .... 33

Customizing sound fields 34

Receiving Broadcasts

Direct tuning 37

Automatic tuning 38

Preset tuning 38

Other Operations

Naming preset stations and program sources .... 40

Recording 40

Using the Sleep Timer 41

Adjustments using the CUSTOMIZE menu 42

Changing the command mode of the receiver 43

CONTROL A1II control system ...... 44

Operations Using the Remote RM-PP412 ^1) and RM-PG412 ^2)

Before you use your remote 46

Remote button description 46

Selecting the command mode of the remote 50

Programming the remote 51

Learning the commands of your components ^3) ..... 54

Performing several commands in sequence automatically (Macro Play) ^3) ..... 55

Operations Using the Remote RM-LG112 ^4)

Before you use your remote 57

Remote button description 57

Selecting the command mode of the remote 61

Programming the remote 61

Learning the commands of your components 64

Performing several commands in sequence automatically (Macro Play) ...... 66

Additional Information

Precautions 67

Troubleshooting 67

Specifications 70

Tables of settings using the MAIN MENU button 73

Adjustable parameters for each sound field 75

1) STR-DE895 models of area code CA only.
^2) STR-DE995 models of area code CA only and STR-DE895 models of area code U, E2/E3, MX only.
^3) RM-PG412 only.
^4) STR-DE995 models of area code U only.

About This Manual

The instructions in this manual are for models STR-DE995 and STR-DE895. Check your model number by looking at the lower right corner of the front panel. In this manual, the STR-DE995 is used for illustration purposes unless stated otherwise. Any difference in operation is clearly indicated in the text, for example, “STR-DE995 only”.

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).

4-XXX-XXX-XX AA Area code

Any differences in operation, according to the area code, are clearly indicated in the text, for example, “Models of area code AA only”.

Tip

The instructions in this manual describe the controls on the receiver. You can also use the controls on the supplied remote if they have the same or similar names as those on the receiver. For details on the use of your remote, see

• pages 46–53 for RM–PP412 (STR-DE895 models of area code CA only).
• pages 46–56 for RM–PG412 (STR-DE995 models of area code CA only and STR-DE895 models of area code U, E2/E3, MX only).
• pages 57–66 for RM-LG112 (STR-DE995 models of area code U only).

Note for the supplied remote

For RM-PP412 (STR-DE895 models of area code CA only)

The AUX, AAC BI-LING, 12 and ON SCREEN button on the remote are not available.

For RM-PG412 (STR-DE995 models of area code CA only and STR-DE895 models of area code U, E2/E3, MX only)

• (STR-DE995 only) The AAC BI-LING and 12 button on the remote are not available.
• (STR-DE895 only) The AAC BI-LING, 12 and ON SCREEN button on the remote are not available.

For RM-LG112 (STR-DE995 models of area code U only)

The AAC BI-LING and 12 button on the remote are not available.

How to use page 5 and 6

Use this page to find the location of buttons that are mentioned in the text.

graph TD
    A["Illustration number"] --> B["DISPLAY"]
    B --> C["4 (27, 69)"]
    C --> D["Name of button/part Reference page"]

Main unit

STR-DE995 only

ALPHABETICAL ORDER

A-H

A.F.D. (button/indicator) 31 (28–31)

CD/SACD (indicator) 13 (25)

DIMMER 5 (27)

DISPLAY 4 (27, 69)

Display 14 (27)

DVD (indicator) 10 (25)

ENTER 24 (19, 40, 43)

FM MODE 37 (37)

I-N

INPUT MODE 22 (25)

INPUT SELECTOR 20 (25)

IR (receptor) 6 (46, 57, 69)

MAIN MENU 23 (20, 35, 36, 40, 42, 73)

MASTER VOLUME 18 (24, 26, 67)

MD/TAPE (indicator) 12 (25)

MEMORY 36 (38)

MENU 26 (20, 35, 36, 40, 42, 73)

MOVIE (button/indicator) 30 (29, 30, 68)

MULTI CHANNEL DECODING (indicator) 27 (26)

MULTI CH IN/DIRECT 28 (26)

MUSIC (button/indicator) 29 (29, 30, 68)

0 - s

ON SCREEN 21 (10)

PHONES (jack) 3 (26, 33, 68)

PHONO (indicator) 16 (25)

PRESET TUNING +/- 34 (38, 39, 71)

SPEAKERS (OFF/A/B/A+B) 2 (17, 26, 67)

SURR BACK DECODING 33 (31, 42)

SURR BACK DECODING (indicator) 17 (31)

T-Z

TUNER FM/AM (indicator) 15 (25, 38–40)

TUNING +/- 35 (38)

TV/SAT (indicator) 11 (25)

VIDEO 1 (indicator) 7 (25)

VIDEO 2 (indicator) 8 (25)

VIDEO 3 (indicator) 9 (25)

VIDEO 3 DIGITAL INPUT (OPT) (jack) 39 (11)

VIDEO 3 INPUT (jacks) 38 (10, 11)

NUMBERS AND SYMBOLS

2CH (button/indicator) 32 (28, 30, 36)

2ND ZONE 19 (27)

I/⏻ (power) 1 (19, 24, 36, 43, 71)

+/- 25 (20, 35, 36, 40, 42, 73)

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 39 38 37 36 35 34 33 32 31 30 29 28 27 26 25 24 23 22 21 20 19

STR-DE895 only

ALPHABETICAL ORDER

A-H

A.F.D. (button/indicator) 29 (28–31)

CD/SACD (indicator) 13 (25)

DIMMER 5 (27)

DISPLAY 4 (27, 69)

Display 14 (27)

DVD (indicator) 10 (25)

ENTER 22 (19, 40, 43)

FM MODE 35 (37)

1-0

INPUT MODE 20 (25)

INPUT SELECTOR 19 (25)

IR (receptor) 6 (46, 57, 69)

Jog dial 24 (20, 35, 36, 40, 42, 73)

MAIN MENU 21 (20, 35, 36, 40, 42, 73)

MASTER VOLUME 18 (24, 26, 67)

MD/TAPE (indicator) 12 (25)

MEMORY 34 (38)

MOVIE (button/indicator) 28 (29, 30, 68)

MULTI CHANNEL DECODING (indicator) 25 (26)

MULTI CH IN/DIRECT 26 (26)

MUSIC (button/indicator) 27 (29, 30, 68)

P-S

PHONES (jack) 3 (26, 33, 68)

PHONO (indicator) 16 (25)

PRESET TUNING +/- 32 (38, 39, 71)

SPEAKERS (OFF/A/B/A+B) 2 (17, 26, 67)

SURR BACK DECODING 31 (31, 42)

SURR BACK DECODING (indicator) 17 (31)

T-Z

TUNER FM/AM (indicator) 15 (25, 38–40)

TUNING +/- 33 (38)

TV/SAT (indicator) 11 (25)

VIDEO 1 (indicator) 7 (25)

VIDEO 2 (indicator) 8 (25)

VIDEO 3 (indicator) 9 (25)

VIDEO 3 DIGITAL INPUT (OPT) (jack) 37 (11)

VIDEO 3 INPUT (jacks) 36 (10, 11)

NUMBERS AND SYMBOLS

2CH (button/indicator) 30 (28, 30, 36)

I/⏻ (power) 1 (19, 24, 36, 43, 71)

</> 23 (20, 35, 36, 40, 42, 73)

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 M B 37 36 35 34 33 32 31 30 29 28 27 26 25 24 23 22 21 20 19

Required cords

The following optional connection cords A - I are required when you hook up the components (pages 9 – 15).

A Audio cord (not supplied) White (L) Red (R)

BAudio/video cord (not supplied) Yellow (video) White (L/audio) Red (R/audio)

CVideo cord (not supplied) Yellow

DS-video cord (not supplied)

E Optical digital cord (not supplied)

F Coaxial digital cord (not supplied)

G Monaural audio cord (not supplied) Black

Tip Audio cord A can be torn into two monaural audio cords G.

H Component video cord (not supplied) Green Blue Red

Monaural mini-plug cord (not supplied) Black

Before you get started

• Turn off the power to all components before making any connections.
• Do not connect the AC power cord until all of the connections are completed.
• 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 red (right, audio) to red.
• When you connect optical digital cords, insert the cord plugs straight in until they click into place.
• Do not bend or tie the optical digital cord.

Antenna hookups

AM loop antenna (supplied) FM wire antenna (supplied) DIGITAL (ASSIGNABLE) OPTICAL TV/SAT IN MD/TAPE IN MD/TAPE OUT CD/SACD IN DVD IN COAXIAL ANTENNA CTRL S STATUS OUT CTRL S STATUS IN AM FM 75Ω COAXIAL SIGNAL GND SUB WOOFER PRE OUT TV/SAT S-VIDEO IN S-VIDEO IN VIDEO IN V L R AUDIO IN AUDIO N R ALDO OUT AUDIO IN R AUDIO IN VIDEO OUT L R AUDIO IN VIDEO OUT L R AUDIO IN VIDEO 1VI PHONO CD/SACD MD/TAPE MULTI CH IN 2 MULTI CH IN 1 2ND ZONE *

* The shape of the connector varies depending on the area code.

Notes on antenna hookups

• To prevent noise pickup, keep the AM loop antenna away from the receiver and other components.
- Be sure to fully extend the FM wire antenna.
• After connecting the FM wire antenna, keep it as horizontal as possible.
- Do not use the SIGNAL GND terminal for grounding the receiver.

Audio component hookups

graph TD
    A["Turntable"] --> B["MD or Tape deck"]
    B --> C["CD or Super Audio CD player"]
    C --> D["CD/SACD"]
    D --> E["PHONO"]
    E --> F["CD/SACD"]
    F --> G["MD/TAPE"]
    G --> H["MULTI CH IN 2 M"]
    H --> I["MULTI CH IN 1"]
    I --> J["2ND ZONE"]
    J --> K["OUT"]
    K --> L["OUTPUT LINE"]
    style A fill:#f9f,stroke:#333
    style B fill:#ccf,stroke:#333
    style C fill:#cfc,stroke:#333
    style D fill:#fcc,stroke:#333
    style E fill:#cff,stroke:#333
    style F fill:#ffc,stroke:#333
    style G fill:#cfc,stroke:#333
    style H fill:#cfc,stroke:#333
    style I fill:#cfc,stroke:#333
    style J fill:#cfc,stroke:#333
    style K fill:#cfc,stroke:#333
    style L fill:#cfc,stroke:#333

Note on audio component hookups

If your turntable has a ground wire, connect it to the 1m SIGNAL GND terminal.

Video component hookups

graph TD
    A["Satellite tuner"] --> B["OUTPUT AUDIO OUT VIDEO R L CUT"]
    C["DVD player"] --> D["OUTPUT AUDIO OUT VIDEO R L OUT"]
    E["COMPONENT VIDEO"] --> F["VIDEO 1 S-VIDEO OUT S-VIDEO IN S-VIDEO OUT MONITOR"]
    G["VIDEO 2"] --> H["VIDEO 1 S-VIDEO OUT S-VIDEO IN S-VIDEO OUT MONITOR"]
    I["VIDEO 3 INPUT jacks"] --> J["Multi CH IN 2 MULTI CH IN 1 VCR"]
    K["CAMCORDER or video game"] --> L["OUTPUT VCR"]
    M["TV monitor"] --> N["OUTPUT VCR"]
    O["COMPONENT VIDEO"] --> P["VIDEO 1 S-VIDEO OUT S-VIDEO IN S-VIDEO OUT MONITOR"]
    Q["SPEAKER IMPEDANCE USE 8-HU"] --> R["VIDEO 1 S-VIDEO OUT S-VIDEO IN S-VIDEO OUT MONITOR"]
    S["INOUT"] --> T["Multi CH IN 2 MULTI CH IN 1 VCR"]
    U["INOUT"] --> V["Multi CH IN 2 MULTI CH IN 1 VCR"]
    W["INOUT"] --> X["Multi CH IN 2 MULTI CH IN 1 VCR"]
    Y["INOUT"] --> Z["Multi CH IN 2 MULTI CH IN 1 VCR"]

* For STR-DE995, you can display the LEVEL, SET UP, EQUALIZER and CUSTOMIZE parameters and selected sound field by pressing ON SCREEN.

Note on video component hookups

You can connect your TV's audio output jacks to the TV/SAT AUDIO IN jacks on the receiver and apply sound effects to the audio from the TV. In this case, do not connect the TV's video output jack to the TV/SAT VIDEO IN jack on the receiver. If you are connecting a separate satellite tuner, connect both the audio and video output jacks to the receiver as shown above.

If you have a DVD player, TV or satellite tuner with COMPONENT VIDEO (Y, B-Y, R-Y) output jacks and a monitor with COMPONENT VIDEO input jacks, use a component video cord (not supplied) to connect to the receiver.

Tips

- When the component is equipped with S-video jacks, you can connect the component to the S-video jacks on this receiver. In addition, this receiver can convert standard video signals to S-video signals for output from the MONITOR OUT (S-VIDEO) jacks.

- When using the S-video jacks instead of the video jacks, your monitor must also be connected via an S-video jack. S-video signals are on a separate bus from the video signals and will not be output through the video jacks.

Notes

- (STR-DE995 only) If you make COMPONENT VIDEO connections, nothing is displayed on the on-screen display.

- On this receiver, the component video signals are not compatible with S-video signals or video signals.

Digital component hookups

Connect the digital output jacks of your DVD player and satellite tuner (etc.) to the receiver's digital input jacks to bring the multi channel surround sound of a movie theater into your home. To fully enjoy multi channel surround sound (5.1 channel), five speakers (two front speakers, two surround speakers, and a center speaker) and a sub woofer are required. You will also need two surround back speakers for 7.1 channel surround sound (STR-DE995 only) and a surround back speaker for 6.1 channel surround sound.

graph TD
    A["Satellite tuner"] --> B["OUTPUT<br>OPTICAL"]
    A --> C["OUTPUT<br>VIDEO OUT"]
    A --> D["OUTPUT<br>AUDIO IN"]
    A --> E["OUTPUT<br>VIDEO OUT"]
    A --> F["OUTPUT<br>VIDEO OUT"]
    A --> G["OUTPUT<br>VIDEO OUT"]
    A --> H["OUTPUT<br>VIDEO OUT"]
    A --> I["OUTPUT<br>VIDEO OUT"]
    A --> J["OUTPUT<br>VIDEO OUT"]
    A --> K["OUTPUT<br>VIDEO OUT"]
    A --> L["OUTPUT<br>VIDEO OUT"]
    A --> M["OUTPUT<br>VIDEO OUT"]
    A --> N["OUTPUT<br>VIDEO OUT"]
    A --> O["OUTPUT<br>VIDEO OUT"]
    A --> P["OUTPUT<br>VIDEO OUT"]
    A --> Q["OUTPUT<br>VIDEO OUT"]
    A --> R["OUTPUT<br>VIDEO OUT"]
    A --> S["OUTPUT<br>VIDEO OUT"]
    A --> T["OUTPUT<br>VIDEO OUT"]
    A --> U["OUTPUT<br>VIDEO OUT"]
    A --> V["OUTPUT<br>VIDEO OUT"]
    A --> W["OUTPUT<br>VIDEO OUT"]
    A --> X["OUTPUT<br>VIDEO OUT"]
    A --> Y["OUTPUT<br>VIDEO OUT"]
    A --> Z["OUTPUT<br>VIDEO OUT"]
    A --> AA["OUTPUT<br>VIDEO OUT"]
    A --> AB["OUTPUT<br>VIDEO OUT"]
    A --> AC["OUTPUT<br>VIDEO OUT"]
    A --> AD["OUTPUT<br>VIDEO OUT"]
    A --> AE["OUTPUT<br>VIDEO OUT"]
    A --> AF["OUTPUT<br>VIDEO OUT"]
    A --> AG["OUTPUT<br>VIDEO OUT"]
    A --> AH["OUTPUT<br>VIDEO OUT"]
    A --> AI["OUTPUT<br>VIDEO OUT"]
    A --> AJ["OUTPUT<br>VIDEO OUT"]
    A --> AK["OUTPUT<br>VIDEO OUT"]
    A --> AL["OUTPUT<br>VIDEO OUT"]
    A --> AM["OUTPUT<br>VIDEO OUT"]
    A --> AN["OUTPUT<br>VIDEO OUT"]
    A --> AO["OUTPUT<br>VIDEO OUT"]
    A --> AP["OUTPUT<br>VIDEO OUT"]
    A --> AQ["OUTPUT<br>VIDEO OUT"]
    A --> AR["OUTPUT<br>VIDEO OUT"]
    A --> AS["OUTPUT<br>VIDEO OUT"]
    A --> AT["OUTPUT<br>VIDEO OUT"]
    A --> AU["OUTPUT<br>VIDEO OUT"]
    A --> AV["OUTPUT<br>VIDEO OUT"]
    A --> AW["OUTPUT<br>VIDEO OUT"]
    A --> AX["OUTPUT<br>VIDEO OUT"]
    A --> AY["OUTPUT<br>VIDEO OUT"]
    A --> AZ["OUTPUT<br>VIDEO OUT"]
    A --> BA["OUTPUT<br>VIDEO OUT"]
    A --> BB["OUTPUT<br>VIDEO OUT"]
    A --> BC["OUTPUT<br>VIDEO OUT"]
    A --> BD["OUTPUT<br>VIDEO OUT"]
    A --> BE["OUTPUT<br>VIDEO OUT"]
    A --> BF["OUTPUT<br>VIDEO OUT"]
    A --> BG["OUTPUT<br>VIDEO OUT"]
    A --> BH["OUTPUT<br>VIDEO OUT"]
    A --> BI["OUTPUT<br>VIDEO OUT"]
    A --> BJ["OUTPUT<br>VIDEO OUT"]
    A --> BK["OUTPUT<br>VIDEO OUT"]
    A --> BL["OUTPUT<br>VIDEO OUT"]
    A --> BM["OUTPUT<br>VIDEO OUT"]
    A --> BN["OUTPUT<br>VIDEO OUT"]
    A --> BO["OUTPUT<br>VIDEO OUT"]
    A --> BP["OUTPUT<br>VIDEO OUT"]
    A --> BQ["OUTPUT<br>VIDEO OUT"]

continued

Digital component hookups (continued)

Connect the digital output jacks of your MD or tape deck to the receiver's digital input jack and connect the digital input jacks of your MD or tape deck to the receiver's digital output jack. These connections allow you to make digital recordings of TV broadcasts, etc.

MD or tape deck DIGITAL OPTICAL IN OUT E E A OUTPUT LINE LINE L R IN OUTPUT DIGITAL (ASSIGNABLE) OPTICAL TV/SAT IN MD/TAPE IN MD/TAPE OUT CD/SACD IN DVD/N COAXIAL ANTENNA CTRL S STATUS OUT S-VIDEO N S-VIDEO N VIDEO IN V VIDEO IN L VIDEO OUT VIDEO IN L AUDIO IN AUDIO IN R AUDIO OUT AUDIO IN R AUDIO IN R AUDIO IN R AUDIO IN R VIDEO 1VI PRE OUT TV/SAT L L MULTI CH IN 2 MULTI CH IN 1 R SUBVOCFER SUBVOCFER R SURROUNDBACK SUBVOCFER L R OUT 2ND ZONE

Notes

• You cannot make digital recordings when the source is a multi channel digital source.
• All the OPTICAL and COAXIAL jacks are compatible with 96 kHz, 48 kHz, 44.1 kHz and 32 kHz sampling frequencies.
• It is not possible to record analog signals to the components connected to MD/TAPE and VIDEO jacks with only digital connections. To record analog signals, make analog connections. To record digital signals, make digital connections.
• The sound is not output when you play a Super Audio CD disc on the Super Audio CD player connected to the CD/SACD OPTICAL IN jack on this unit. Connect to the analog input jacks (CD/SACD IN jacks). Refer to the operating instructions supplied with the Super Audio CD player.

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. If your DVD player is equipped with multi channel output jacks, you can connect them directly to the receiver to enjoy the sound of the DVD player's multi channel decoder. Alternatively, the multi channel input jacks can be used to connect an external multi channel decoder.

To fully enjoy multi channel surround sound (5.1 channel), five speakers (two front speakers, two surround speakers, and a center speaker) and a sub woofer are required. You will also need two surround back speakers for 7.1 channel surround sound (STR-DE995 only) and a surround back speaker for 6.1 channel surround sound. Refer to the operating instructions supplied with your DVD player, multi channel decoder, etc., for details on the multi channel hookups.

Notes

- When using the connections described below, adjust the level of the surround speakers and sub woofer from the DVD player or multi channel decoder.

• See page 17 for details on speaker system hookup.

DIGITAL (ASSIGNABLE) OPTICAL TV/SAT IN MD/TAPE IN MD/TAPE OUT CD/SACD IN DVD IN COAXIAL ANTENNA AM FM 75Ω COAXIAL SIGNAL GND PRE OUT TV/SAT DVD VIDEO 2 VIDEO 1 PHONO CD/SACD MD/TAPE MULTI CH IN 2 MULTI CH IN 1 2ND ZONE A A A* G G L R CENTER FRONT SURROUND SURFBack SUB WOOFER SUB WOOFER S-VIDEO IN S-VIDEO IN S-VIDEO OUT S-VIDEO OUT S-VIDEO OUT VIDEO IN L VIDEO IN L VIDEO IN L VIDEO IN L VIDEO OUT L VIDEO IN AUDIO IN R AUDIO IN R AUDIO IN R AUDIO IN R R R R R R R R R + - DVD player, Multichannel decoder, etc.

* For STR-DE895, use G to make the connections for SURR BACK.

Other hookups

CONTROL S* I OUT IN CONTROL A1 II DIGITAL (ASSIGNABLE) OPTICAL TV/SAT IN MD/TAPE IN MD/TAPE OUT CD/ SACD IN DVD IN COAXIAL ANTENNA CTRL S STATUS OUT CTRL S STATUS IN S VIDEO IN S VIDEO IN VIDEO IN VIDEO IN VIDEO OUT VIDEO IN VIDEO OUT VIDEO IN VIDEO OUT VIDEO OUT VIDEO OUT VIDEO OUT VIDEO OUT VIDEO OUT VIDEO OUT VIDEO OUT VIDEO OUT VIDEO OUT VIDEO OUT VIDEO OUT VIDEO OUT VIDEO OUT VIDEO OUT VIDEO OUT VIDEO OUT VIDEO OUT VIDEO OUT VIDEO OUT VIDEO OUT VIDEO OUT VIDEO OUT VIDEO OUT VIDEO OUT VIDEO OUT VIDEO OUT VIDEO OUT VIDEO OUT VIDEO OUT VIDEO OUT VIDEO OUT VIDEO OUT VIDEO OUT

* STR-DE995 only.

CONTROL A1 II hookup

- If you have a CONTROL A1 Compatible Sony CD player, Super Audio CD player, tape deck or MD deck

Use a monaural mini-plug cord (not supplied) to connect the CONTROL A1II jack on the CD player, Super Audio CD player, tape deck or MD deck to the CTRL A1II jack on the receiver. Refer to "CONTROL A1II control system" on page 44 and the operating instructions supplied with your CD player, Super Audio CD player, tape deck or MD deck for details.

Note

If you make CONTROL A1II connections from the receiver to an MD deck that is also connected to a computer, do not operate the receiver while using the "Sony MD Editor" software. This may cause a malfunction.

- If you have a Sony CD changer with a COMMAND MODE selector

If your CD changer's COMMAND MODE selector can be set to CD 1, CD 2, or CD 3, be sure to set the command mode to "CD 1" and connect the changer to the CD jacks on the receiver.

However, if you have a Sony CD changer with VIDEO OUT jacks, set the command mode to "CD 2" and connect the changer to the VIDEO 2 jacks on the receiver.

CONTROL S hookup

(STR-DE995 only)

When making CONTROL S hookups, use a monaural mini-plug cord (not supplied).

CONTROL S is an original Sony control system.

- If you connect the CONTROL S OUT jack on another component to the CTRL S STATUS IN jack on this receiver.

The remote sensor on the CONTROL S OUT component receives remote codes the same way as the remote sensor on this receiver. This is useful if you have placed this receiver in a rack, etc.

- If you connect the CONTROL S IN jack on another component to the CTRL S STATUS OUT jack on this receiver.

The remote sensor on this receiver receives remote codes the same way as the remote sensor on the CONTROL S IN component.

This is useful if you place the other component away from this receiver.

2ND ZONE hookup

(STR-DE995 only)

You can use the 2ND ZONE OUT jacks to output the audio signals of the selected component to a stereo amplifier located in another room (page 27).

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.

VOLTAGE SELECTORV 120V 240V 220V

continued

Other hookups (continued)

Connecting the AC power cord

AC power cord L + - R K T B K E R S USE 0-1862 L + - L T A L S U N D AC OUTLET To a wall outlet AC OUTLET* AC OUTLET*

* The configuration, shape, and number of AC outlets vary according to the model and country to which the receiver is shipped.

Before connecting the AC power cord of this receiver to a wall outlet, connect the speaker system to the receiver (page 17).

Connect the AC power cord(s) of your audio/video components to a wall outlet.

If you connect other audio/video components to the AC OUTLET(s) on the receiver, the receiver will supply power to the connected component(s), allowing you to turn the whole system on or off when you turn the receiver on or off.

Caution

Make sure that the total power consumption of the component(s) connected to the receiver's AC OUTLET(s) does not exceed the wattage stated on the rear panel. Do not connect high-wattage electrical home appliances such as electric irons, fans, or TVs to this outlet.

Speaker system hookups

Required cords

graph TD
    A["Active sub woofer"] --> B["INPUT AUDIO IN"]
    B --> C["B"]
    D["Center speaker"] --> E["A"]
    E --> F["A"]
    G["Front speaker A (R)"] --> H["A"]
    H --> I["A"]
    J["Front speaker A (L)"] --> K["A"]
    K --> L["A"]
    M["SPEAKERS FRONT B*"] --> N["COMPONENT VIDEO"]
    N --> O["CONTROL MONITOR"]
    O --> P["CTRL A1 II"]
    P --> Q["PRE OUT TV/SAT"]
    Q --> R["MULTI CH IN 2 MULTI CH IN 1"]
    R --> S["VIDEO 1VI"]
    S --> T["2ND ZONE"]
    U["SPEAKERS IMPEDANCE USE 8-16U"] --> V["FRONT ACEIVER"]
    V --> W["R"]
    W --> X["L"]
    X --> Y["SURROUND BACK SERVICE ROUND"]
    Y --> Z["R"]
    Z --> AA["L"]
    AA --> AB["SURROUND Speaker (R)"]
    AB --> AC["L"]
    AC --> AD["SURROUND speaker (L)"]

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    style D fill:#f9f,stroke:#333
    style G fill:#f9f,stroke:#333
    style M fill:#ccf,stroke:#333
    style U fill:#ccf,stroke:#333
    style N fill:#cfc,stroke:#333
    style P fill:#fcc,stroke:#333
    style Q fill:#fcc,stroke:#333
    style R fill:#fcc,stroke:#333
    style S fill:#fcc,stroke:#333
    style T fill:#fcc,stroke:#333
    style V fill:#fcc,stroke:#333
    style W fill:#fcc,stroke:#333
    style X fill:#fcc,stroke:#333
    style Y fill:#fcc,stroke:#333
    style Z fill:#fcc,stroke:#333
    style AA fill:#fcc,stroke:#333
    style AB fill:#fcc,stroke:#333
    style AC fill:#fcc,stroke:#333
    style AD fill:#fcc,stroke:#333

* If you have an additional front speaker system, connect them to the SPEAKERS FRONT B terminals.

You can select the front speakers you want to use with the SPEAKERS (OFF/A/B/A+B) button (page 26).

**For STR-DE895, connect your surround back speaker to the SPEAKERS SURROUND BACK terminals.

For STR-DE995, if you connect only one surround back speaker, connect it to the SPEAKERS SURROUND BACK L terminals.

Speaker system hookups (continued)

Notes

• Twist the stripped ends of the speaker cords about 10 mm (2/3 inch). Be sure to match the speaker cord to the appropriate terminal on the components: + to + and - to -. If the cords are reversed, the sound will be distorted and will lack bass.
• If you use speakers with low maximum input rating, adjust the volume carefully to avoid excessive output on the speakers.

To avoid short-circuiting the speakers

Short-circuiting of the speakers may damage the receiver. To prevent this, make sure to take the following precautions when connecting the speakers.

Make sure the stripped ends of each speaker cord does not touch another speaker terminal, the stripped end of another speaker cord, or the metal parts of the receiver.

Examples of poor conditions of the speaker cord

Two diagrams showing cable connections between two mechanical components, one with wires and the other with wires (no text or symbols)

Stripped speaker cord is touching another speaker terminal.

Two diagrams showing cable connections between components, one with a connector and the other with a battery pack (no text or symbols)

Stripped cords are touching each other due to excessive removal of insulation.

Illustration of two cylindrical batteries connected by wires, no text or symbols present

Stripped cords are not fully attached and are touching the rear panel of the receiver.

After connecting all the components, speakers, and AC power cord, output a test tone to check that all the speakers are connected correctly. For details on outputting a test tone, see page 24.

If no sound is heard from a speaker while outputting a test tone or a test tone is output from a speaker other than the one whose name is currently displayed on the receiver, the speaker may be short-circuited. If this happens, check the speaker connection again.

To avoid damaging your speakers

Make sure that you turn down the volume before you turn off the receiver. When you turn on the receiver, the volume remains at the level you turn off the receiver.

Performing initial setup operations

Once you have hooked up the speakers and turned on the power, clear the receiver's memory. Then specify the speaker parameters (size, position, etc.) and perform any other initial setup operations necessary for your system.

Tip

To check the audio output during settings (to set up while outputting the sound), check the connection (page 24).

Clearing the receiver's memory

Before using your receiver for the first time, or when you want to clear the receiver's memory, do the following.

1 Turn off the receiver.

2 Hold down I/⏻ for 5 seconds.

“ENTER to Clear” appears in the display.

3 Press ENTER.

After “MEMORY CLEARING” appears in the display for a while, “MEMORY CLEARED!” appears.

The following are reset to their factory settings.

• All settings in the SET UP, CUSTOMIZE, LEVEL and EQUALIZER menus.
• The sound field memorized for each INPUT SELECTOR and preset station.
• All sound field parameters.
• All preset stations.
• All index names for INPUT SELECTOR and preset stations.
• The master volume is set to "VOLUME MIN".

Performing initial setup operations

Before using your receiver for the first time, adjust SET UP parameters so that the receiver correspond to your system. For the adjustable parameters, see the table on pages 73–74. See pages 19–23 for speaker settings and pages 42–43 for other settings.

Multi channel surround setup

For the best possible surround sound, all speakers should be the same distance from the listening position (A).

However, the receiver lets you place the center speaker up to 1.5 meters (5 feet) closer (B), the surround speakers up to 4.5 meters (15 feet) closer (C) and the surround back speaker up to 4.5 meters (15 feet) closer (D) to the listening position.

The front speakers can be placed from 1.0 to 7.0 meters (3 to 23 feet) from the listening position (A).

You can place the surround speakers either behind you or to the side, depending on the shape of your room (etc.).

When placing surround speakers to your side (long room)

A B 45° A C 90° D 20°

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Multi channel surround setup (continued)

When placing surround speakers behind you (wide room)

A B 45° A C 90° D 20°

Tips

• 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. If there is no space behind the listening position, set the speaker above the listening position by placing it on a stand or hanging it from the ceiling. To prevent speaker damage or injury in case the speaker falls, make sure that it is properly fixed in place.
• Since the active sub woofer does not emit highly directional signals, you can place it wherever you want.

Note

Do not place the center speaker further away from the listening position than the front speakers.

Specifying the speaker parameters

1 Press MAIN MENU repeatedly to select "SET UP">
2 Turn MENU (STR-DE995 only) or press < / > (STR-DE895 only) to select the parameter you want to adjust.

Note

Some speaker settings may appear dimmed in the display. This means that they have been changed automatically due to other speaker settings or may not be adjustable.

3 Turn the +/- (STR-DE995 only) or jog dial (STR-DE895 only) to select the setting you want.

The setting is entered automatically.

4 Repeat steps 2 and 3 until you have set all of the parameters that follow.

Initial settings

Parameter Initial setting
SUB WOOFER [XXX] YES
FRONT SP [XXXXX] LARGE
CTR SP [XXXXX] LARGE
SURR SP [XXXXX] LARGE
SB SP [XXX] YES
SB L/R [XXX] ^1)	YES
FRONT X.X meter (XX feet) ^2)	3.0 meter (10 feet) ^2)
CTR X.X meter (XX feet) ^2)	3.0 meter (10 feet) ^2)
SURR X.X meter (XX feet) ^2)	3.0 meter (10 feet) ^2)
SB X.X meter (XX feet) ^2)	3.0 meter (10 feet) ^2)
PL. [XXXXXXXXXX] SIDE/LOW

1) STR-DE995 only. This parameter is not available when “Surround back speaker selection (SB SP [XXX])” is set to “NO”.

2) The default unit for models of area code U, CA is "feet". The default unit for models of other area code is "meter".

■Sub woofer selection (SUB WOOFER [XXX])

• If you connect a sub woofer, select "YES".
• If you do not connect a sub woofer, select “NO”. 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 recommend that you set the cut off frequency on the sub woofer as high as possible.

■ Front speaker size (FRONT SP [XXXXX])

• If you connect large speakers that will effectively reproduce bass frequencies, select “LARGE”. Normally, select “LARGE”.
• If the sound is distorted, or you feel a lack of surround effects when using multi channel surround sound, select “SMALL” to activate the bass redirection circuitry and output the front channel bass frequencies from the sub woofer.
• When the front speakers are set to “SMALL”, the center and surround speakers are also automatically set to “SMALL” (unless previously set to “NO”).
• When the sub woofer is set to “NO”, the front speakers are automatically set to “LARGE” and you cannot change this setting.

■Center speaker size (CTR SP [XXXXX])

• If you connect a large speaker that will effectively reproduce bass frequencies, select “LARGE”. Normally, select “LARGE”. However, if the front speakers are set to “SMALL”, you cannot set the center speaker to “LARGE”.
• If the sound is distorted, or you feel a lack of surround effects when using multi channel surround sound, select “SMALL” to activate the bass redirection circuitry and output the center channel bass frequencies from the front speakers (if set to “LARGE”) or sub woofer.* ^1
• If you do not connect a center speaker, select "NO". The sound of the center channel will be output from the front speakers. ^2

■Surround speaker size (SURR SP [XXXXX])

• If you connect large speakers that will effectively reproduce bass frequencies, select “LARGE”. Normally, select “LARGE”. However, if the front speakers are set to “SMALL”, you cannot set the surround speakers to “LARGE”.
• If the sound is distorted, or you feel a lack of surround effects when using multi channel surround sound, select “SMALL” to activate the bass redirection circuitry and output the surround channel bass frequencies from the sub woofer or other “LARGE” speakers.
• If you do not connect surround speakers, select "NO".*3

Tip

*1-*3 correspond to the following Dolby Pro Logic modes
*1 NORMAL
*2 PHANTOM
*3 3 STEREO

■Surround back speaker selection (SB SP [XXX])

• If you connect surround back speaker(s), select "YES".
• If you do not connect surround back speaker(s), select "NO".

■Surround back left/right speaker selection (SB L/R [XXX])\* (STR-DE995 only)

• If you connect two surround back speakers, select "YES".
• If you connect one surround back speaker, select “NO”. The sound will be output from the surround back left speaker (page 17).
  * This parameter is not available when “Surround back speaker selection (SB SP [XXX])” is set to “NO”. When “SB SP [XXX]” is set to “NO”, “SB L/R [XXX]” is automatically set to “NO” and you cannot change this setting.

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Multi channel surround setup (continued)

Tip

Internally, the LARGE and SMALL settings for each speaker determine whether or not the internal sound processor will cut the bass signal from that channel. When the bass is cut from a channel, the bass redirection circuitry sends the corresponding bass frequencies to the sub woofer or other “LARGE” speakers.

However, since bass sounds have a certain amount of directionality, it is best not to cut them, if possible. Therefore, even when using small speakers, you can 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 EQUALIZER menu to boost the bass levels. To adjust the bass, see page 36.

■Front speaker distance (FRONT X.X meter (XX feet))

Set the distance from your listening position to the front speakers (A on page 19).

■Center speaker distance (CTR X.X meter (XX feet))

Set the distance from your listening position to the center speaker. Center speaker distance should be set from a distance equal to the front speaker distance (A on page 19) to a distance 1.5 meters (5 feet) closer to your listening position (B on page 19).

■Surround speaker distance (SURR X.X meter (XX feet))

Set the distance from your listening position to the surround speakers. Surround speaker distance should be set from a distance equal to the front speaker distance (A on page 19) to a distance 4.5 meters (15 feet) closer to your listening position (C on page 19).

■Surround back speaker distance (SB X.X meter (XX feet))

Set the distance from your listening position to the surround back speaker. Surround back speaker distance should be set from a distance equal to the front speaker distance (A on page 19) to a distance 4.5 meters (15 feet) closer to your listening position (D on page 19).

Tip

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 1.5 meters (5 feet) closer than the front speakers.

Likewise, the surround speakers can not be set farther away from the listening position than the front speakers. And they can be no more than 4.5 meters (15 feet) closer.

This is because incorrect speaker placement is not conducive to enjoy surround sound.

Please note that, setting the speaker distance closer than the actual location of the speakers will cause a delay in the output of the sound from that speaker. In other words, the speaker will sound like it is further away.

For example, setting the center speaker distance 1\~2 m (3\~6 feet) closer than the actual speaker position will create a fairly realistic sensation of being “inside” the screen. If you cannot obtain a satisfactory surround effect because the surround speakers are too close, setting the surround speaker distance closer (shorter) than the actual distance will create a larger sound stage.

Adjusting these parameter while listening to the sound often results in much better surround sound. Give it a try!

■Surround speaker placement (PL. [XXXXXXXX])\*

This parameter lets you specify the location and height of your surround speakers for proper implementation of the Digital Cinema Sound surround modes. Refer to the illustration below.

• Select "SIDE/LOW" if the location of your surround speakers corresponds to section A and C.
• Select “SIDE/HIGH” if the location of your surround speakers corresponds to section A and D.
• Select “BEHD/LOW” if the location of your surround speakers corresponds to section B and C.
• Select “BEHD/HIGH” if the location of your surround speakers corresponds to section B and D.

A B 90° 45° 20° A B

D C D 60° 30° C

* These parameters are not available when "Surround speaker size (SURR SP [XXXXX])" is set to "NO".

Tip

The surround speaker placement parameter is designed specifically for implementation of the Digital Cinema Sound modes with virtual elements. With the Digital Cinema Sound modes, speaker placement 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 positioned at a rather wide angle. However, if the speakers are pointing towards the listener from the immediate left and right of the listening position, the sound fields with virtual elements will not be effective unless the surround speaker position parameter is set to “SIDE/LOW” or “SIDE/HIGH”. Nevertheless, each listening environment has many variables, like wall reflections, and you may obtain better results using “BEHD/HIGH” if your speakers are located high above the listening position, even if they are to the immediate left and right.

Therefore, although it may result in a setting contrary to the “Surround speaker placement” explanation, we recommend that you playback multi channel surround encoded software and listen to the effect each setting has on your listening environment. Choose the setting that provides a good sense of spaciousness and that best succeeds in forming a cohesive space between the surround sound from the surround speakers and the sound of the front speakers. If you are not sure which sounds best, select “BEHD/LOW” or “BEHD/HIGH” and then use the speaker distance parameter and speaker level adjustments to obtain proper balance.

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Multi channel surround setup (continued)

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 800 Hz for easier speaker level adjustment.

1 Press I/⏻ on the remote to turn on the receiver.
2 Press TEST TONE on the remote.

You will hear the test tone from each speaker in sequence.

Front (left) → Center → Front (right) →

Surround (right) Surround back (right)*

→ Surround back (left)* → Surround (left)
→ Sub woofer

* STR-DE995 only.

You will only hear the test tone from the
- surround back left and right speakers when "Surround back left/right speaker selection (SB L/R [XXX])" is set to "YES".
- surround back left speaker when “Surround back left/right speaker selection (SB L/R [XXX])” is set to “NO”.

For STR-DE895, you will only hear the test tone from the surround back speaker when “Surround back speaker selection (SB SP [XXX])” is set to “YES”.

3 Adjust the speaker level and balance using the LEVEL menu so that the level of the test tone sounds the same from each speaker.

For details on the LEVEL menu, see page 35.

While adjusting, the test tone is output from the speaker whose adjustment is performed.

4 Press TEST TONE again to turn off the test tone.

Tip

You can adjust the level of all speakers at the same time. Press MASTER VOL +/- on the remote or turn MASTER VOLUME on the receiver.

Notes

• The adjusted value are shown in the display during adjustment.
• Although these adjustments can also be made via the front panel using the LEVEL menu (when the test tone is output, the receiver switches to the LEVEL menu automatically), we recommend you follow the procedure described above and adjust the speaker levels from your listening position using the remote.

Checking the connections

After connecting all of your components to the receiver, do the following to verify that the connections were made correctly.

1 Press I/ ^① to turn on the receiver.
2 Turn on the component that you connected (e.g., CD player or tape deck).
3 Turn INPUT SELECTOR to select the component (program source).
4 Start playing.

If you do not obtain normal sound output after performing this procedure, see

“Troubleshooting” on page 67 and take the appropriate measures to correct the problem.

Selecting the component

INPUT SELECTOR

Turn INPUT SELECTOR to select the component you want to use.

To select Display/light up

VCR VIDEO 1 or VIDEO 2

Camcorder or VIDEO 3 video game

DVD player DVD

Satellite tuner TV/SAT

MD or Tape deck MD/TAPE

CD or Super Audio CD/SACD CD player

Built in tuner TUNER FM/AM

Turntable PHONO

After turning on the component you selected, select the component and play the program source.

- After selecting VCR, camcorder, video game or DVD player, turn on the TV and set the TV's video input to match the component you selected.

INPUT MODE

Press INPUT MODE to select the input mode for your digital components.

Each time you press the button, the input mode of the currently selected component switches.

Select To

AUTO 2CH Give priority to digital signals when there are both digital and analog connections. If there are no digital signals, analog is selected.

COAX FIXED Specify the digital audio signals input to the DIGITAL COAXIAL input jacks.

OPT FIXED Specify the digital audio signals input to the DIGITAL OPTICAL input jacks.

ANALOG FIXED Specify the analog audio signals input to the AUDIO IN (L/R) jacks.

Note

When the 96 kHz digital signal is input, the equalizer, sound field and effect level do not function.

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Selecting the component (continued)

MULTI CH IN/DIRECT

Press MULTI CH IN/DIRECT to enjoy the audio source connected to the MULTI CH IN 1 or 2 jacks or analog 2 channel input jacks. Only volume control and the front speaker balance can be adjusted when set to ANALOG DIRECT. When set to MULTI 1 or 2 DIRECT, you can adjust balance and level of all the speakers. When this function is on, the surround effects are turned off.

Select To

MULTI 1 or 2 Enjoy the audio source
DIRECT connected	to the MULTI CH IN 1 or 2 jacks. MULTI CH IN 1 or 2 indicator lights up in the display. This mode is suitable for enjoying high quality analog source.
ANALOG DIRECT Enjoy the audio source connected to analog 2 channel jacks. This mode is suitable for enjoying high quality analog source.

MULTI CHANNEL DECODING indicator

This indicator lights up when the unit is decoding signals recorded in a multi channel format.

MUTING

Press MUTING on the remote to mute the sound. Press again to cancel the muting function. The muting function is also canceled when you turn the power on or turn the MASTER VOLUME to turn the volume up.

PHONES

Use to connect headphones.

• When the headphones are connected, speaker output is automatically canceled and "SP.A" and "SP.B" do not light up in the display.
• When the headphones are connected, selectable sound fields are HP (2CH), HP (DIRECT), HP (MULTI 1 or 2) and HP (THEATER) (page 31).

Note

When “HP (MULTI 1 or 2)” appears in the display while the headphones are connected, only the L/R signals of the multi channels are output from the headphones.

Press SPEAKERS (OFF/A/B/A+B) to output the sound from the speakers connected to the SPEAKERS FRONT terminals.

Each time you press the button, the display will light up cyclically as follows:

SP.A → SP.B → SP.A and SP.B → No display*

To drive Select

Speaker System A SP.A (default setting)

(Connected to the

SPEAKERS FRONT A

terminals)

Speaker System B SP.B(Connected to theSPEAKERS FRONT Bterminals)

Both Speaker System A SP.A and SP.B and B (Connected to the SPEAKERS FRONT A and B terminals)

* If you do not want to drive Speaker System A and B, press SPEAKERS (OFF/A/B/A+B) until "SP.A" and "SP.B" do not light up in the display (no display).

Listening to the sound in another room

(STR-DE995 only)

graph TD
    A["CD Receiver"] -->|2ND ZONE OUT| B["AUDIO IN"]
    B --> C["Stereo amplifier"]
    C --> D["SPEAKERS"]

Press 2ND ZONE repeatedly to select the analog audio signals for output to a stereo amplifier in another room. For details on the connection, see page 15.

Each time you press the button, the audio source changes cyclically as follows:

SOURCE*1 → MD/TAPE → CD/SACD → TUNER

*1 The audio signals of the current INPUT SELECTOR is output.
- Even if 2ND ZONE is set to “SOURCE”, the sound from front speakers is not output when MULTI CH IN/DIRECT is set to MULTI 1 or 2 DIRECT.
- Only signals from components connected to the analog input jacks are output through the 2ND ZONE OUT jacks. No signals are output from components connected to only the digital input jacks.

Changing the display

DIMMER

Press DIMMER repeatedly to adjust the brightness of the display (3 steps).

DISPLAY

Each time you press DISPLAY, the display changes cyclically as follows:

Index name of the component* → Selected component → Sound field applied to the program source

When the tuner is selected

Index name of the preset station* → Frequency → Sound field applied to the band or the preset station

* Index name appears only when you have assigned one to the component or preset station (page 40). Index name does not appear when only blank spaces have been entered, or it is the same as the INPUT SELECTOR.

Enjoying Surround Sound

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. You can also customize the sound fields to obtain the sound you want by changing the surround parameter. To fully enjoy surround sound, you must register the number and location of you speakers. See “Multi channel surround setup” starting from page 19 to set the speaker parameters before enjoying surround sound.

Using only the front speakers (2 Channel Stereo)

Press 2CH.

The 2CH indicator lights up and “2CH STEREO” appears in the display.

This mode outputs the sound from the front left and right speakers only. Standard 2 channel (stereo) sources completely bypass the sound field processing. Multi channel surround formats are downmixed to 2 channel.

Note

No sound is output from the sub woofer when “2CH STEREO” is selected. To listen to 2 channel (stereo) sources using the front left and right speakers and a sub woofer, press A.F.D. repeatedly to select “A.F.D. AUTO”.

Enjoying higher fidelity sound

The Auto Format Direct (A.F.D.) mode allows you to select the decoding mode you want for your audio sound.

Mode Decoding Mode
A.F.D. AUTO As encoded
PRO LOGIC Dolby Pro Logic
PLII MOVIE	Dolby Pro Logic II
PLII MUSIC
Neo:6 Cinema	DTS Neo:6
Neo:6 Music

Decoding the input audio signal automatically

Press A.F.D. repeatedly to select "A.F.D. AUTO".

The A.F.D. indicator lights up.

This mode automatically detects the type of audio signal being input (Dolby Digital, DTS, or standard 2 channel stereo) and performs the proper decoding if necessary. This mode presents the sound as it was recorded/encoded, without adding any effects (e.g. reverberation).

However, if there are no low frequency signals (Dolby Digital LFE, etc.) it will generate a low frequency signal for output to the sub woofer.

Enjoying stereo sound in multi channel (Dolby Pro Logic Ⅱ and DTS Neo:6

This receiver incorporates with Dolby Pro Logic II which has movie mode and music mode, as well as DTS Neo:6 which has cinema mode and music mode. The receiver can reproduce 2 channel sound in 5.1 channels through Dolby Pro Logic II and 6 channels through DTS Neo:6.

Press A.F.D. repeatedly to select "PRO LOGIC", "PL IMOVIE", "PL II MUSIC", "Neo:6 Cinema" or "Neo:6 Music".

The A.F.D. indicator lights up and the selected type of decoding is indicated in the display.

■PRO LOGIC (Dolby Pro Logic)

Performs the Pro Logic decoding. Software with multi channel surround audio signals is played back according to the way it was recorded. Software with 2 channel audio signals is decoded with Dolby Pro Logic to create surround effects (4 channels).

■PL MOVIE (Pro Logic Movie)

Performs the Pro Logic II movie mode decoding. This setting is ideal for the movies encoded in Dolby Surround. Besides, this mode can reproduce the sound in 5.1 channel when watching the videos of old movies or in the dubbed language.

■PL MUSIC (Pro Logic Music)

Performs the Pro Logic II music mode decoding. This setting is ideal for the normal stereo sources, such as CDs.

Note

Dolby Pro Logic and Dolby Pro Logic II decoding does not function for DTS format signals.

■Neo:6 Cinema (DTS Neo:6 Cinema)

Performs the DTS Neo:6 Cinema mode decoding. This setting is ideal for movies encoded in DTS Surround.

■Neo:6 Music (DTS Neo:6 Music)

Performs the DTS Neo:6 Music mode decoding. This setting is ideal for normal stereo sources such as CDs.

Selecting a sound field

You can enjoy surround sound simply by selecting one of the pre-programmed sound fields according to the program you want to listen to.

Press To select
MOVIE CINEMA ST.EX ADCS	*
CINEMA ST.EX BDCS
CINEMA ST.EX CDCS
MUSIC HALL
JAZZ CLUB
LIVE CONCERT

* Sound field with DCS mark use DCS technology.

About DCS (Digital Cinema Sound)

In collaboration with Sony Pictures Entertainment, Sony measured the sound environment of their studios and integrated the data of the measurement and Sony's own DSP (Digital Signal Processor) technology to develop “Digital Cinema Sound”. In a home theater, “Digital Cinema Sound” simulates an ideal movie theater sound environment based on the preference of the movie director.

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Enjoying movies with Cinema Studio EX

Cinema Studio EX is ideal for enjoying the movie software encoded with multi channel format, such as the Dolby Digital DVD. This mode reproduces the sound characteristics of Sony Pictures Entertainment's studios.

Press MOVIE repeatedly to select "CINEMA ST.EX A", "CINEMA ST.EX B" or "CINEMA ST.EX C".

The MOVIE indicator lights up and the selected sound field is indicated in the display.

■CINEMA ST.EX A (Cinema Studio EX A)

Reproduces the sound characteristics of the Sony Pictures Entertainment “Cary Grant Theater” cinema production studio. This is a standard mode, great for watching most any type of movie.

■CINEMA ST.EX B (Cinema Studio EX B)

Reproduces the sound characteristics of the Sony Pictures Entertainment “Kim Novak Theater” cinema production studio. This mode is ideal for watching science-fiction or action movies with lots of sound effects.

■CINEMA ST.EX C (Cinema Studio EX C)

Reproduces the sound characteristics of the Sony Pictures Entertainment scoring stage. This mode is ideal for watching musicals or classic films where music is featured in the soundtrack.

About Cinema Studio EX

Cinema Studio EX consists of the following three elements.

• Virtual Multi Dimension

Creates 5 sets of virtual speakers surrounding the listener from a single pair of actual surround speakers.

- Screen Depth Matching

In a movie theater, sound seems to come from inside the image reflected on the movie screen. This element creates the same sensation in your listening room by shifting the sound of the front speakers “into” the screen.

• Cinema Studio Reverberation

Reproduces the reverberations peculiar to a movie theater.

Cinema Studio EX is the integrated mode which operates these elements simultaneously.

Notes

• The effects provided by the virtual speakers may cause increased noise in the playback signal.
• When listening with sound fields that employ the virtual speakers, you will not be able to hear any sound coming directly from the surround speakers.

Selecting other sound fields

Press MUSIC repeatedly to select the sound field you want.

The MUSIC indicator lights up and the current sound field is indicated in the display.

HALL

Reproduces the acoustics of a rectangular concert hall.

JAZZ CLUB

Reproduces the acoustics of a jazz club.

■LIVE CONCERT

Reproduces the acoustics of a 300-seat live concert.

To turn the surround effect off

Press A.F.D. repeatedly to select "A.F.D. AUTO" or press 2CH.

When headphones are connected

You can select the following sound fields only.

■HP (2CH) (Headphone 2CH)

Output the sound in 2 channel (stereo).

Standard 2 channel (stereo) sources completely bypass the sound field processing. Multi channel surround formats are downmixed to 2 channel.

■HP (DIRECT) (Headphone Direct)

Outputs the analog signals without digital processing by the equalizer, sound field, etc.

■HP (MULTI 1 or 2) (Headphone Multi)

Outputs the front analog signal from MULTI CH IN 1 or 2 jacks.

■HP THEATER (Headphone Theater)

Allows you to experience a theater like environment while listening through a pair of headphones.

Tips

• The receiver lets you apply the last selected sound field to a program source whenever it is selected (Sound Field Link). For example, if you listen to CD with “JAZZ CLUB” as the sound field, change to a different program source, then return to CD, “JAZZ CLUB” will be applied again.

• You can identify the encoding format of DVD software, etc. by looking at the logo on the package.

• Doby Digital discs

• Dolly-Surround encoded programs
• Digital Surround encoded programs

- When sound signals with a sampling frequency of 96 kHz are input, the sound signals are output in stereo automatically, and the sound field is turned off.

Selecting the surround back decoding mode

(SURR BACK DECODING)

This function lets you select the decoding mode for the surround back signals of the multi channel input stream.

By decoding the surround back signal of DVD software (etc.) recorded in the Surround EX format*, you can enjoy the surround sound intended by the filmmakers.

* Dolby Digital EX, DTS-ES Matrix, DTS-ES Discrete 6.1, etc.

However, this function is only effective when used with A.F.D.

1 Press A.F.D.

2 Press SURR BACK DECODING repeatedly to select the surround back decoding mode.

“SB DEC [XXXXXX]” appears in the display.

When the receiver is decoding the surround back signal the “SURR BACK DECODING” indicator lights up.

Surround back decoding modes

• SB DEC [MATRIX]
• SB DEC [AUTO]
• SB DEC [OFF]

For details, see “How to select the surround back decoding mode” on the next page.

Tip

You can select the surround back decoding mode using "SB DEC [XXXXXX]" in the CUSTOMIZE menu (page 42).

Note

You cannot select the surround back decoding mode when MULTI 1 or 2 DIRECT or ANALOG DIRECT is selected or when headphones are connected.

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How to select the surround back decoding mode

You can select the surround back mode you want according to the input stream.

When you select "SB DEC [MATRIX]"

Dolby Digital EX is applied to decode the surround back signal regardless of the 6.1 channel decode flag ^*1 in the input stream. This decoder conforms to Dolby Digital EX and functions the same as the decoders used in movie theaters. This decoder can be used for all the Surround EX formats (Dolby Digital EX, DTS-ES Matrix 6.1, DTS-ES Discrete 6.1).

Input stream Output channel Applied surround back decoder
Dolby Digital 5.1 6.1 Matrix decoder conforms to Dolby Digital EX
Dolby Digital EX 6.1 Matrix decoder conforms to Dolby Digital EX
DTS 5.1 6.1 Matrix decoder conforms to Dolby Digital EX
DTS-ES Matrix 6.1*3	6.1 Matrix decoder conforms to Dolby Digital EX
DTS-ES Discrete 6.1*4	6.1 Matrix decoder conforms to Dolby Digital EX

When you select "SB DEC [AUTO]"

When the input stream contains the 6.1 channel decode flag ^*1 , the appropriate decoder is applied to decode the surround back signal.

For the DTS-ES Matrix 6.1 source, DTS Matrix decoder is applied.

For the DTS-ES Discrete 6.1 source, DTS Discrete decoder is applied to reproduce the Discrete 6.1 channel signal.

Input stream Output channel Applied surround back decoder
Dolby Digital 5.1 5.1 —
DTS 5.1 5.1 —
Dolby Digital EX*2	6.1 Matrix decoder conforms to Dolby Digital EX
DTS-ES Matrix 6.1*3	6.1 DTS Matrix decoder
DTS-ES Discrete 6.1*4	6.1 DTS Discrete decoder

When you select "SB DEC [OFF]"

Surround back decoding is not performed.

*1 6.1 channel decod flag is the information recorded in software like DVDs.
^*2 Dolby Digital DVD that includes a Surround EX flag. The Dolby Corporation web page can help you distinguish Surround EX films.
*3 Software encoded with a flag to denote it has both Surround EX and 5.1 channel signals.
*4 Software encoded with both 5.1 channel signals and an extension stream designed for returning those signals to 6.1 discrete channels. Discrete 6.1 channel signals are DVD specific signals not used in movie theaters.

Understanding the multi channel surround displays

graph TD
    A["1"] --> B["SLEEP"]
    C["2"] --> D["SP.A"]
    E["3"] --> F["SP.B"]
    G["4"] --> H["MULTI CH IN 1 2"]
    I["5"] --> J["□DIGITAL EX"]
    K["6"] --> L["□PRO LOGIC II"]
    M["7"] --> N["DTS -ES"]
    O["MONO"] --> P["MEMORY STEREO"]
    Q["8"] --> R["OPT COAX D. ASSIGN"]
    S["9"] --> T["10"]
    U["11"] --> V["12"]
    W["13"] --> X["13"]

① SLEEP: Lights up when sleep timer is activated.
② SP.A*: Lights up when you select to drive Speaker System A.
③ SP.B*: Lights up when you select to drive Speaker System B.

* Does not light up when you connect headphones to the PHONES jack.

4 DIGITAL EX: “DIGITAL” lights up when the receiver is decoding signals recorded in the Dolby Digital format.

“☐ DIGITAL EX” lights up when the receiver is decoding signals recorded in the Dolby Digital EX format.

5 PRO LOGIC II: “PRO LOGIC” lights up when the receiver applies Pro Logic processing to 2 channel signals in order to output the center and surround channel signals. “PRO LOGIC II” lights up when Pro Logic II processing (“PLII MOVIE” or “PLII MUSIC”) is applied (page 29).

However, both indicators do not light up if the center and surround speakers are set to "NO", and "A.F.D. AUTO", "PRO LOGIC", "PLII MOVIE" or "PLII MUSIC" is selected.

Note

Dolby Pro Logic and Dolby Pro Logic II decoding does not function for DTS format signals.

6 DTS-ES: "DTS" lights up when DTS signals are input. "DTS-ES" lights up when DTS-ES 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 FIXED" (page 25).

7 Tuner indicators: Lights up when using the receiver to tune in radio stations, etc. See pages 37–39 for tuner operations.
8 D.ASSIGN: Lights up when you assign an INPUT SELECTOR's digital input to another INPUT SELECTOR with only analog input.
9 COAX: Lights up when the source signal is a digital signal being input through the COAXIAL terminal.
10 OPT: Lights up when the source signal is a digital signal being input through the OPTICAL terminal.
11 NEO:6: Lights up when DTS Neo:6 processing (“Neo:6 Cinema” or “Neo:6 Music”) is applied.
12 EQ: Lights up when the equalizer functions.
13 D.RANGE: Lights up when dynamic range compression is activated. See page 35 to adjust the dynamic range compression.
14 2CH A.DIRECT: Lights up when you select ANALOG DIRECT.
15 MULTI CH IN 1 or 2: Lights up when MULTI CH IN 1 or 2 is selected.

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Understanding the multi channel surround displays (continued)

16Playback channel indicators: The letters (L, C, R, etc.) indicate the channels being played back. The boxes around the letters vary to show how the receiver downmixes the source sound (based on the speakers settings). When using sound fields like “CINEMA ST.EX”, the receiver adds reverberation based on the source sound.

L (Front Left), R (Front Right), C (Center (monaural)), SL (Surround Left), SR (Surround Right), S (Surround (monaural or the surround components obtained by Pro Logic processing)), SB (Surround Back (the surround back components obtained by 6.1 matrix decoding)), SBL (Surround Back Left), SBR (Surround Back Right)

Example:

Recording format (Front/Surround): 3/2 Output channel: Surround speakers absent Sound Field: A.F.D. AUTO

SL SR

LFE 17: Lights up when the disc being played back contains the LFE (Low Frequency Effect) channel. When the sound of the LFE channel signal is actually being reproduced, the bars underneath the letters light up to indicate the level. Since the LFE signal is not recorded in all parts of the input signal, the bar indication will fluctuate (and may turn off) during playback.

18 SW: Lights up when sub woofer selection is set to “YES” (page 20) and the audio signal is output from the SUB WOOFER jacks.

Customizing sound fields

By adjusting the surround parameters and the equalization of the front speakers, you can customize the sound fields to suit your particular listening situation.

Once you customize a sound field, the changes are stored in the memory indefinitely. You can change a customized sound field any time by making new adjustments to the parameters.

See the tables on page 75 for the parameters available in each sound field.

To get the most from multi channel surround sound

Position your speakers and do the procedures described in “Multi channel surround setup” starting from page 19 before you customize a sound field.

Note on the displayed items

The setup items you can adjust 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 parameters

The LEVEL menu contains parameters that let you adjust the balance and volumes of each speaker. You can also customize various aspects of the current sound field. The settings are applied to all sound fields except for EFFECT parameter. For EFFECT parameter, the settings are stored individually for each sound field.

1 Start playing a program source encoded with multi channel surround sound.
2 Press MAIN MENU repeatedly to select "LEVEL">
3 Turn MENU (STR-DE995 only) or press < / > (STR-DE895 only) to select the parameter you want to adjust.
4 Turn the +/- (STR-DE995 only) or jog dial (STR-DE895 only) to select the setting you want.

The setting is entered automatically.

Initial settings

Parameter Initial setting
BAL. L | R BALANCE
CENTER XXX.X dB 0 dB
SURR L XXX.X dB 0 dB
SURR R XXX.X dB 0 dB
SB XXX.X dB^1)	0 dB
SB LEFT XXX.X dB^1)2)	0 dB
SB RIGHT XXX.X dB^1)2)3)	0 dB
SW XXX.X dB 0 dB
D. COMP. XXX OFF
EFFECT XXX STD

^1) This parameter is not available when “Surround back speaker selection (SB SP [XXX])” is set to “NO”.

^2) STR-DE995 only.

^3) This parameter is not available when “Surround back left/right speaker selection (SB L/R [XXX])” is set to “NO”.

Front balance (BAL. L I R)

Lets you adjust the balance between front left and right speakers.

Center level (CENTER XXX.X dB)

Lets you adjust the level of the center speaker.

Surround left level (SURR L XXX.X dB)

Lets you adjust the level of the surround left speaker.

Surround right level (SURR R XXX.X dB)

Lets you adjust the level of the surround right speaker.

Surround back level (SB XXX.X dB)

Lets you adjust the level of the surround back speaker. You can only adjust this parameter if "Surround back speaker selection (SB SP [XXX])" is set to "YES".

Surround back left level (SB LEFT XXX.X dB) (STR-DE995 only)

Lets you adjust the level of the surround back left speaker. You can only adjust this parameter if “Surround back speaker selection (SB SP [XXX])” is set to “YES”.

Surround back right level (SB RIGHT XXX.X dB) (STR-DE995 only)

Lets you adjust the level of the surround back right speaker. You can only adjust this parameter if “Surround back left/right speaker selection (SB L/R [XXX])” is set to “YES”.

Sub woofer level (SW XXX.X dB)

Lets you adjust the level of the sub woofer.

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Customizing sound fields (continued)

Dynamic range compressor (D. COMP. 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. We recommend using the “MAX” setting.

• To reproduce the sound track with no compression, select "OFF".
• To reproduce the sound track with the dynamic range intended by the recording engineer, select "STD".
• To reproduce a dramatic compression of the dynamic range, select “MAX”.

Note

Dynamic range compression is possible with Dolby Digital sources only.

Effect level (EFFECT XXX)

Lets you adjust the “presence” of the current surround effect.

Adjusting the equalizer parameter

The EQUALIZER menu contains parameters that let you adjust the equalizer of the front speakers for optimum sound. The settings are applied to all sound fields.

1 Start playing a program source encoded with multi channel surround sound.
2 Press MAIN MENU repeatedly to select "EQUALIZER">
3 Turn MENU (STR-DE995 only) or press < / > (STR-DE895 only) to select the parameter you want to adjust.
4 Turn the +/- (STR-DE995 only) or jog dial (STR-DE895 only) to select the setting you want.

The setting is entered automatically.

Initial settings

Parameter Initial setting

BASS XXX.X dB 0 dB

TREBLE XXX.X dB 0 dB

EQUALIZER [XXX] OFF

To turn on/off the equalizer

1 Press MAIN MENU repeatedly to select "EQUALIZER">

2 Turn MENU (STR-DE995 only) or press < / > (STR-DE895 only) repeatedly to select "EQUALIZER [XXX]".

3 Turn the +/- (STR-DE995 only) or jog dial (STR-DE895 only) to select "EQUALIZER [ON]" or "EQUALIZER [OFF]".

Note

The EQ indicator in the display lights up when the equalizer is turned on. When you adjust the equalizer using the EQUALIZER parameters, the settings are applied to all sound fields and can be reproduced whenever you turn on the equalizer.

Bass (BASS XXX.X dB)

Lets you adjust the gain of bass.

Treble (TREBLE XXX.X dB)

Lets you adjust the gain of treble.

Resetting customized sound fields to the factory settings

1 If the power is on, press I/⏻ to turn off the power.
2 Hold down 2CH and press I/⏻.

“S.F. Initialize” appears in the display and all sound fields are reset at once.

Receiving Broadcasts

Before receiving broadcasts, make sure you have connected FM and AM antennas to the receiver (page 8).

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 57–66 for remote RM-LG112, pages 46–56 for remote RM-PG412 and pages 46–53 for remote RM-PP412.

1 Press TUNER on the remote repeatedly to select the FM or AM band.

The last received station is tuned in.

2 Press D. TUNING on the remote.
3 Press the numeric buttons to enter the frequency.

Example 1: FM 102.50 MHz

Example 2: AM 1350 kHz

(You don't have to enter the last "0" when the tuning scale is set to 10 kHz.)

If you cannot tune in a station and the entered numbers flash

Make sure you've entered the right frequency. If not, repeat steps 2 and 3.

If the entered numbers still flash, the frequency is not used in your area.

4 If you've tuned in an AM station, adjust the direction of the AM loop antenna for optimum reception.
5 Repeat steps 1 to 4 to receive another station.

Tips

• If you do not remember the precise frequency, press TUNING + or TUNING – after entering the value close to the frequency you want. The receiver automatically tunes in the station you want. If the frequency seems to be higher than the entered value, press TUNING +, and if the frequency seems to be lower than the entered value, press TUNING –.
• If “STEREO” flashes in the display and the FM stereo reception 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.

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

U, CA 100 kHz 10 kHz*

E2/E3 50 kHz 9 kHz*

MX 50 kHz 10 kHz

* The AM tuning scale can be changed (page 71).

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.

1 Turn INPUT SELECTOR to select the FM or AM band.

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

Scanning is repeated in the same direction.

3 To continue scanning, press TUNING + or TUNING – again.

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”.

Presetting radio stations

1 Turn INPUT SELECTOR to select the FM or AM band.

The last received station is tuned in.

2 Tune in the station that you want to preset using Direct Tuning (page 37) or Automatic Tuning (page 38).

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.

Each time you press the button, the preset station number changes in the corresponding number and direction as follows:

graph LR
    A0 --> B1 --> B2 --> ...
    B0 --> C0
    C0 --> C1
    A1 --> A2
    A2 --> ...

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.

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:

graph LR
    A0 --> B1
    B1 --> B2
    B2 --> B0
    C0 --> C1
    C1 --> C2
    A1 <--> A2 <--> ... <--> A0 <--> B1 <--> B2 <--> ... <--> B0

Using the preset codes

Use the supplied remote to perform the following operations. For details on the buttons used in this section, see pages 57–66 for remote RM-LG112, pages 46–56 for remote RM-PG412 and pages 46–53 for remote RM-PP412.

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.

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. 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.

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.

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">
3 Turn MENU (STR-DE995 only) or press < / >(STR-DE895 only) to select "NAME? [XXXXXXXX]".
4 Create an index name by using the +/- (STR-DE995 only) or jog dial (STR-DE895 only) and MENU (STR-DE995 only) or press ◀ (STR-DE895 only):

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.

To insert a space

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.

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.

1 Select the component to be recorded.
2 Prepare the component for playing.

For example, insert a CD into the CD player.

3 Insert a blank tape or MD into the recording deck and adjust the recording level, if necessary.
4 Start recording on the recording deck, then start playback on the playback component.

Notes

• Sound adjustments do not affect the signal output from the MD/TAPE OUT jacks.
• The analog audio signals of the current input source is output from the REC OUT jacks.
• When MULTI 1 or 2 DIRECT is selected, the analog audio signals of the current input source is output from the REC OUT jacks.
• You cannot record a digital audio signal using a component connected to the analog MD/TAPE OUT jacks. To record a digital audio signal, connect a digital component to the DIGITAL MD/TAPE OUT jacks.
• Some sources contain copy guards to prevent recording. In this case, you may not be able to record from the sources.
• No signals are output from DIGITAL OUT jacks (MD/TAPE OPTICAL OUT) when you set MULTI CH IN/DIRECT to MULTI 1 or 2 DIRECT or ANALOG DIRECT.

Recording on a video tape

You can record from a VCR, a TV or a DVD player using the receiver. You can also add 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 the DVD you want to record into the DVD player.
3 Insert a blank video tape into the VCR (VIDEO 1 or VIDEO 2) for recording.
4 Start recording on the recording VCR, then start playing the video tape or DVD you want to record.

Tip

You can record the sound from any audio source onto a video tape while copying from a video tape or DVD. Locate the point where you want to start recording from another audio source, select the program source, then start playback. The audio from that source will be recorded onto the audio track of the video tape instead of the audio from the original medium. To resume audio recording from the original medium, select the video source again.

Notes

• Make sure to make both digital and analog connections to the TV/SAT and DVD inputs. Analog recording is not possible if you make only digital connections.
• The analog audio signals of the current input source is output from the REC OUT jacks.
• When MULTI 1 or 2 DIRECT is selected, the analog audio signals of the current input source is output from the REC OUT jacks.

Using the Sleep Timer

You can set the receiver to turn off automatically at a specified time.

Press ALT, then press SLEEP on the remote while the power is on.

Each time you press the button, the display changes cyclically as follows:

$$ \begin{array}{l} 2: 0 0: 0 0 \longrightarrow 1: 3 0: 0 0 \longrightarrow 1: 0 0: 0 0 \longrightarrow 0: 3 0: 0 0 \longrightarrow \ \text { OFF } \end{array} $$

Tip

To check the remaining time before the receiver turns off, press SLEEP. The remaining time appears in the display.

Adjustments using the CUSTOMIZE menu

The CUSTOMIZE menu allows you to make the following adjustments.

1 Press MAIN MENU repeatedly to select "CUSTOMIZE">
2 Turn MENU (STR-DE995 only) or press < / > (STR-DE895 only) to select the parameter you want to adjust.

Certain setup parameters may be dimmed in the display. This means that the selected parameter is either unavailale or fixed and unchangeable due to sound field (pages 28–32) or other settings.

3 Turn the +/- (STR-DE995 only) or jog dial (STR-DE895 only) to select the setting you want.

The setting is entered automatically except for the setting of “DIGITAL ASSIGN?”.

4 Press ENTER if you select the setting for "DIGITAL ASSIGN?".
5 Repeat steps 2 and 3 until you have set all of the parameters that follow.

Initial settings

Parameter Initial setting

SB DEC [XXXXXX] AUTO

DECODE [XXXX] PCM (for DVD, CD/SACD, MD/TAPE), AUTO (for VIDEO 2)

POWER SAVE [XXX] OFF

OSD H.POSI [XX]* 4

OSD V.POSI [XX]* 4

DIGITAL ASSIGN? depends on the digital input

* STR-DE995 only.

■Surround back decoding mode (SB DEC [XXXXXX])

You can also set this parameter using SURR BACK DECODING on the front panel. For details, see page 31.

■Decode priority (DECODE [XXXX])

Sets the appropriate decoding for incoming digital signals.

• PCM priority mode (DECODE [PCM]) Use to enjoy playback from audio CD (PCM), DVD and MD. When used with media other than CD, DVD or MD, you may experience noise and “DECODE ERROR” appears in the display. If this happens, switch to AUTO mode.
• AUTO mode (DECODE [AUTO]) Use to enjoy playback from audio CD (PCM), DVD, DTS-CD and DTS-LD sources. However, with audio CDs, you may not be able to listen the very first moments of each track.

Normally, use as-is with the initial settings above.

■CONTROL A1 power save function (POWER SAVE [XXX])

When set to “OFF”, you can turn on the receiver automatically when the component connected via monaural miniplug cord (see page 14) is turned on and the playback is started. However, the receiver will not be turned on automatically if set to “ON”.

When set to “ON”, you can save the power consumption of the receiver during standby mode.

■OSD horizontal position (OSD H.POSI [XX]) (STR-DE995 only)

Lets you adjust the position of the on-screen display horizontally.

■OSD vertical position (OSD V.POSI [XX]) (STR-DE995 only)

Lets you adjust the position of the on-screen display vertically.

■Digital assign (DIGITAL ASSIGN?)

Lets you assign an INPUT SELECTOR's digital input to another INPUT SELECTOR with only analog input. You can make the following digital assignment.

Digital inputs INPUT SELECTOR that (assignable) can be assigned to

Changing the command mode of the receiver

This function is useful when you use 2 Sony receivers in the same room.

1 Turn off the receiver.

2 Hold down ENTER and press I/⏻ to turn on the receiver.

“COM MODE [AVX]” appears in the display. Each time you repeat the procedure above, the display changes as follows: COM MODE [AV1] ↔ COM MODE [AV2]

Tip

The initial setting is "COM MODE [AV2]".

Notes

• The initial setting for the command mode of the supplied remote is "AV2".
• If the command mode of the receiver and the remote is different, you cannot use the remote to operate the receiver.

CONTROL A1 I control system

Getting Started

This section explains the basic functions of the CONTROL A1 I Control System. Certain components have special functions, such as "CD Synchro Dubbing" on cassette decks, that require CONTROL A1 I connections. For detailed information regarding specific operations, be sure to also refer to the Operating Instructions supplied with your component(s).

The CONTROL A1II Control System was designed to simplify the operation of audio systems composed of separate Sony components. CONTROL A1II connections provide a path for the transmission of control signals which enable automatic operation and control features usually associated with integrated systems.

Currently, CONTROL A1II connections between a Sony CD player, amplifier (receiver), MD deck and cassette deck provide automatic function selection and synchronized recording.

In the future, the CONTROL A1II connection will work as a multifunction bus allowing you to control various functions for each component.

Notes

• The CONTROL A1II Control System is designed to maintain upward compatibility as the Control System is upgraded to handle new functions. In this case, however, older components will not be compatible with the new functions.
• Do not operate a 2 way remote control unit when the CONTROL A1II jacks are connected via a PC interface kit to a personal computer running “MD Editor” or similar application. Also, do not operate the connected component in a manner contrary to the functions of the application, as this may cause the application to operate incorrectly.

CONTROL A1 II and CONTROL A1 compatibility

The CONTROL A1 control system has been updated to the CONTROL A1II which is the standard system in the Sony 300 disc CD changer and other recent Sony components. Components with CONTROL A1 jacks are compatible with components with CONTROL A1II, and can be connected to each other. Basically, the majority of the functions available with the CONTROL A1 control system will be available with the CONTROL A1II control system. However, when making connections between components with CONTROL A1 jacks and components with CONTROL A1II jacks, the number of functions that can be controlled may be limited depending on the component. For detailed information, refer to the operating instructions supplied with the component(s).

Connections

Connect monaural mini-plug cords in series to the CONTROL A1II jacks on the back of each component. You can connect up to 10 CONTROL A1II compatible components in any order. However, you can connect only one of each type of component (i.e., 1 CD player, 1 MD deck, 1 tape deck and 1 receiver).

(You may be able to connect more than one CD player or MD deck, depending on the model. Refer to the operating instructions supplied with the respective component for details.)

Example

graph LR
    A[" "] --> B[" "]
    B --> C[" "]
    C --> D[" "]
    D --> E[" "]
    E --> F["..."]

Amplifier (Receiver)

CD player

MD deck

Tape deck

Other component

In the CONTROL A1II control system, the control signals flow both ways, so there is no distinction of IN and OUT jacks. If a component has more than one CONTROL A1II jack, you can use either one, or connect different components to each jack.

Jacks and connection examples

CONTROL A10 CONTROL A10 CD player MD deck

On CONTROL A1 jacks and connections

It is possible to make connections between CONTROL A1 and CONTROL A1II jacks. For details regarding particular connections or set up options, refer to the operating instructions supplied with the component(s).

About the connecting cord

Some CONTROL A1 compatible components are supplied with a connecting cord as an accessory. 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).

Basic Functions

The CONTROL A1II functions will operate as long as the component you want to operate is turned on, even if all of the other connected components are not turned on.

Automatic function selection

When you connect a CONTROL A1II compatible Sony amplifier (or receiver) to other Sony components using monaural mini-plug cords, the function selector on the amplifier (or receiver) automatically switches to the correct input when you press the play button on one of the connected components.

Notes

• You must connect a CONTROL A1 compatible amplifier (receiver) using a monaural mini-plug cord in order to take advantage of the automatic function selection feature.
• This function only works when the components are connected to the amplifier (or receiver) inputs according to the names on the function buttons. Certain receivers allow you to switch the names of the function buttons. In this case, refer to the operating instructions supplied with the receiver.
• When recording, do not play any components other than the recording source. It will cause the automatic function selection to operate.

Synchronized recording

This function lets you conduct synchronized recording between the selected source and recorder components.

1 Set the function selector on the amplifier (or receiver) to the source component.
2 Set the source component to pause mode (make sure both the ▶ and Ⅱ indicators light together).
3 Set the recorder component to the REC-PAUSE mode.
4 Press PAUSE on the recorder component. The source component is released from the pause mode, and recording begins shortly thereafter. When playback ends from the source component, recording stops.

Notes

• Do not set more than one component to the pause mode.
• Certain recorder components may be equipped with a special synchronized recording function that uses the CONTROL A1II Control System, such as “CD Synchro Dubbing”. In this case, refer to the operating instructions supplied with the recorder component.

Operations Using the Remote RM-PP412 and RM-PG412

You can use the remote RM-PP412 (STR-DE895 models of area code CA only) and RM-PG412 (STR-DE995 models of area code CA only and STR-DE895 models of area code U, E2/E3, MX only) to operate the components in your system.

Before you use your remote

Inserting batteries into the remote

Insert R6 (size-AA) batteries with the + and - properly oriented in the battery compartment. When using the remote, point it at the remote sensor on the receiver.

Technical line drawing of a remote control device with battery and switch components (no text or symbols)

Tip

Under normal conditions, the batteries should last for about 6 months. When the remote no longer operates the receiver, replace all batteries with new ones.

Notes

• Do not leave the remote in an extremely hot or humid place.
• Do not use a new battery with an old one.
• Do not expose the remote 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.

Remote button description

RM-PP412

TV V/V AV V/V USE MODE SYSTEM STANDBY SLEEP VIDEO1 VIDEO2 VIDEO3 DVD TV1 AV2 TV/SAT MID/TAPE CD/SACD TUNER PHOND AUX MULTI CH SOURCE

RM-PG412

TV I/AV I/ USE MODE SYSTEM STANDBY SLEEP VIDEO1 VIDEO2 VIDEO3 DVD AV1 AV2 2ND TV/SAT TAPE MD/DAT CD/SACD M1 M2 TUNER PHONO MULTICH SOURCE

RM-PP412 and RM-PG412

2CH A.F.D. MOVIE MUSIC TEST TONE DIRECT AAC SB BEIJING DECODING 4 5 6 AUDIO SWAP JUMP PRESET CH/D-SKUP 7 8 9 SUBTITLE ENTER 0/10 >10-11 SHIFT D.TUNING DISC 12 ALT ANT CLEAR SEARCH MODE TOP MENU/ GUIDE AV MENU MUTING MASTER VOL DISPLAY RETURN/EXIT TV VOL TV CH TV: MAIN VIDEO MENU WIDE ON SCREEN ENTER/ EXECUTE

The tables below show the settings of each button.

Remote Operations Function Button

I/○Receiver	Turns the receiver on or off.
SLEEP Receiver Activates the sleep function and the duration which the receiver turns off automatically.
Remote Operations Function Button
VIDEO1 Receiver To watch VCR. (VTR mode 3)
VIDEO2 Receiver To watch VCR. (VTR mode 1)
VIDEO3 Receiver To watch VCR. (VTR mode 2)
DVD Receiver To watch DVD.
TV/SAT Receiver To watch TV programs or satellite receiver.
CD/SACD Receiver To listen to compact disc.
TUNER Receiver To listen to radio programs.
PHONO Receiver To listen to turntable.
MULTI CH Receiver Selects MULTI CH IN source.
2CH Receiver Selects 2CH STEREO mode.
A.F.D. Receiver Selects A.F.D. AUTO, PRO LOGIC, PLII MOVIE, PLII MUSIC, Neo:6 Cinema and Neo:6 Music.
MOVIE Receiver Selects CINEMA ST.EX A, CINEMA ST.EX B and CINEMA ST.EX C.
MUSIC Receiver Selects HALL, JAZZ CLUB and LIVE CONCERT.
TEST Receiver Press to output test tone. TONE
DIRECT Receiver Selects 2CH ANALOG DIRECT.
AAC Receiver Selects Dual Mono or BI-LING Bilingual sound of Dolby Digital, DTS or AAC, etc.
SB DECODING	Receiver Press to select the surround back decoding modes.

Remote Operations Button		Function
SHIFT Receiver		Press repeatedly to select a memory page for presetting radio stations or tuning to preset stations.
D.TUNING Receiver		Tuner station direct key-in-mode.
MUTING	Receiver	Mutes the sound from the receiver.
/	Receiver	Select a menu item.
/	Receiver	Makes adjustment or change the setting.
MASTER VOL +/-	Receiver	Adjusts the master volume of the receiver.
MAIN MENU	Receiver	Press this button repeatedly to select one of the four cursor modes: SET UP, LEVEL, EQUALIZER and CUSTOMIZE.
ON SCREEN	Receiver	To display the menus of the receiver on the TV screen.
AV I/ODTV/VCR/ Turns the audio and CD player/ video components on or VCD player/ off. LD player/ DVD player/ MD deck/ DAT deck
SYSTEM STANDBY (Press AV I/ODCD player/ and I/ODVCD player/ at the LD player/ same time)	Receiver/ TV/VCR/ and other Sony audio/ Satellite tuner/ video components.	Turns off the receiver

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Remote button description (continued)

Remote Operations Function Button

1-9 and Receiver Use with “SHIFT” button0/10 to preset radio station ortuning to preset stationsand with “D.TUNING”for direct tuning.

CD player/ Select track numbers.VCD player/ 0/10 selects track 10.LD player/MD deck/DAT deck

TV/VCR/ Select channel numbers.Satellite tuner

>10/11 CD player/ Select track numbersVCD player/ over 10.LD player/MD deck/Tape deck

AUDIO TV/ VCR/ Changes the sound toDVD player Multiplex, Bilingual orMulti channel TV Sound.

SWAP*/ TV Swaps the small andANGLE large picture.

DVD player To select viewing angleor changes the angles.

JUMP/ TV Toggles between theTIME previous and the currentchannels.

CD player/ Shows the time orVCD player/ displays the playing timeDVD player of disc, etc.

* Only for Sony TVs with the picture-in-picture function.

Remote Button	Operations Function
PRESET/CH/D.SKIP +/-	Receiver	Scans and selects preset stations.
	TV/VCR/satellite tuner	Selects preset channels.
	CD player/VCD player/DVD player/MD deck	Skips discs (multi-disc changer only).
ENTER TV/VCR/After selecting a satellite tuner/LD player/MD deck/DAT deck/the Tape deck
DISC	CD player/VCD player	Selects a disc directly (multi-disc changer only).
ANT	VCR	Selects output signal from aerial terminal: TV signal or VCR program.
|◄◄/►►	VCR/CD player/VCD player/DVD player/LD player/MD deck/DAT deck/Tape deck	Skips tracks.
◄◄/►►	CD player/VCD player/DVD player/LD player/MD deck	Searches tracks (forward or backward).
	VCR/DAT deck/rewinds.Tape deck	Fastforwards or

Remote Operations Function Button

VCR/ Starts play.

CD player/

VCD player/

LD player/

DVD player/

MD deck/

DAT deck/

Tape deck

IVCR/ Pauses play or record.

CD player/ (Also starts recording

VCD player/ with components in

LD player/ record standby.)

DVD player/

MD deck/

DAT deck/

Tape deck

■VCR/ Stops play.

CD player/

VCD player/

LD player/

DVD player/

MD deck/

DAT deck/

Tape deck

DISPLAY TV/VCR/ Selects information

VCD player/ displayed on the TV

LD player/ screen.

DVD player

RETURN/ VCD player/ Returns to the previous EXIT LD player/ menu.

DVD player

Satellite tuner Exits the menu.

SUBTITLE DVD player Changes the subtitles.

CLEAR DVD player Press if you made a mistake when you press the number button or press to return to the continuous play etc.

Remote Operations Function Button
SEARCH DVD player Select searching mode.MODE Press to select the unit for search (track,index, etc.)
TOP MENU/ GUIDE	DVD player Displays DVD title.
	satellite tuner Displays guide menu.
AV MENU VCR/ Displays menu.Satellite tuner/DVD player
VCD player/ Returns to the previousLD player/ menu or exits theDVD player menu.
+/↓/←/→	VCR/Satellite tuner/DVD player	Selects a menu item.
ENTER/ EXECUTE	VCR/ Press to enter theSatellite tuner/ selection.DVD player
TV I/TV		Turns the TV on or off.
-/--	TV	Selects the channelentry mode, either oneor two digit.
TV VOL TV+/-		Adjust the volume ofthe TV.
TV CH +/-	TV	Select preset TVchannels.
TV/ TVVIDEO	Selects input signal:TV input or videoinput.
WIDE	TV	Selects the widepicture mode.
USE MODE	Remote	To set up the remote.
AV1 and RemoteAV2		Select the commandmode of the remote.
SOURCE Remote		Selects 2ND AVoutput.
ALT	Remote	Change remote keyfunction to activatethose buttons withorange printing.

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Remote button description (continued)

RM-PP412 only

Remote Operations Function Button

MD/TAPE Receiver To listen to Minidisc or audio tape.

AUX Receiver To listen to an audio equipment.

RM-PG412 only

Remote Operations Function Button

TAPE Receiver To listen to audio tape.

MD/DAT Receiver To listen to Minidisc or DAT deck.

2ND Remote Select the command mode of the remote.

M1 and Remote To perform several M2 commands in sequence automatically.

Notes

• Some functions explained in this section may not work depending on the model of the receiver.
• The above explanation is intended to serve as an example only. Therefore, depending on the component the above operation may not be possible or may operate differently than described.
• To activate the buttons with orange printing, press ALT first before pressing the buttons.
• Press MAIN MENU on the remote before you use the /// buttons for receiver operation.
• Press TOP MENU/GUIDE or AV MENU on the remote before you use the remote to control the satellite tuner, VCR and DVD player.
• RM-PP412
• (STR-DE895) The AUX, AAC BI-LING, 12 and ON SCREEN buttons on the remote are not available.
• RM-PG412
• (STR-DE995) The AAC BI-LING and 12 buttons on the remote are not available.
• (STR-DE895) The AAC BI-LING, 12 and ON SCREEN buttons on the remote are not available.

Selecting the command mode of the remote

Set the remote command mode using the USE MODE button and the remote command mode buttons.

Selecting the command mode

You can switch the command mode (AV1 or AV2) of the remote. If the command mode of the receiver and the remote is different, you cannot use the remote to operate the receiver.

Press AV1 or AV2 while pressing down USE MODE.

The indicator lights once (twice for AV2), then the command mode switches.

To check the command mode of the remote

Press USE MODE. You can check the remote by the indicator.

Mode Indicator lights

AV1 once

AV2 twice

To reset the remote to factory settings

Press I/∅, AV I/∅, and MASTER VOL – at the same time.

The indicator lights 3 times, then goes off.

Programming the remote

You can program the remote to control non-Sony components by changing the code. Once the control signals have been memorized, you can use those components as part of your system.

Furthermore, you can also program the remote for Sony components that the remote is unable to control. Note that the remote can only control components that accept infrared wireless control signals.

1 Press AV I/While pressing down USE MODE.

The indicator lights.

2 Press the input selector button (including TV I/⏻) for the component you want to control.

For example, if you are going to control a CD player, press CD/SACD.

3 Press the numeric buttons to enter the numeric code (or one of the codes if more than one code exists) corresponding to the component and the maker of the component you want to control.

See the tables on pages 52–53 for information on the numeric code(s) corresponding to the component and the maker of the component (the first digit and the last two digits of the numeric code correspond to the category and the maker's code respectively.)

4 Press ENTER.

Once the numeric code has been verified, the indicator slowly flashes twice and the remote automatically exits the programming mode.

5 Repeat steps 1 to 4 to control other components.

To cancel programming

Press USE MODE during any step. The remote automatically exits the programming mode.

To activate the input source after programming

Press the programmed button to activate the input source you want.

If programming is unsuccessful, check the following:

• If the indicator does not light up in step 1, the batteries are weak. Replace both batteries.
• If the indicator flashes 4 times in quick succession while entering the numeric code, an error has occurred. Start again from step 1.

Notes

• The indicator turns off while a valid button is pressed.
• In step 2, if several input selector buttons are pressed, only the last pressed button is valid.
• In step 2, if you press TV I/⏻, only TV VOL +/-, TV CH +/-, TV/VIDEO and WIDE buttons are reprogrammed.
• In step 3, if an input selector button is pressed, the new input source is selected and the programming procedure returns to the beginning of step 3.
• For the numeric codes, only the first three numbers entered are valid.

To clear the memory of the remote

To clear all programmed and learned signals, do the following to reset the remote to factory settings.

Press I/∅, AV I/∅ and MASTER VOL – at the same time.

The indicator flashes 3 times, then goes off.

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Programming the remote (continued)

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

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 model and year of the component, more than one numeric code may be assigned to a component. If you fail to program your remote using one of the codes, try using other codes.

Notes

• The numeric codes are based on the latest information available for each brand. There is a chance, however, that your component will not respond to some or all of the codes.
• All of the input selectors on this remote may not be available when used with your particular component.

To control a CD player

Maker Code(s)

SONY 101, 102, 103

DENON 104, 123

JVC 105, 106, 107

KENWOOD 108, 109, 110

MAGNAVOX 111, 116

MARANTZ 116

ONKYO 112, 113, 114

PANASONIC 115

PHILIPS 116

PIONEER 117

TECHNICS 115, 118, 119

YAMAHA 120, 121, 122

To control a DAT deck

Maker Code(s)

SONY 203

PIONEER 219

To control an MD deck

Maker Code(s)

SONY 301

DENON 302

JVC 303

KENWOOD 304

To control a tape deck

Maker Code(s)

SONY 201, 202

DENON 204, 205

KENWOOD 206, 207, 208, 209

NAKAMICHI 210

PANASONIC 216

PHILIPS 211, 212

PIONEER 213, 214

TECHNICS 215, 216

YAMAHA 217, 218

To control an LD player

Maker Code(s)

SONY 601, 602, 603

PIONEER 606

To control a video CD player

Maker Code(s)

SONY 605

To control a VCR

Maker Code(s)
SONY 701, 702, 703, 704, 705, 706
AIWA 710, 750, 757, 758
AKAI 707, 708, 709, 759
BLAUPUNKT 740
EMERSON 711, 712, 713, 714, 715, 716, 750
FISHER 717, 718, 719, 720
GENERAL ELECTRIC 721, 722, 730
GOLDSTAR 723, 753
GRUNDIG 724
HITACHI 722, 725, 729, 741
ITT/NOKIA 717
JVC 726, 727, 728, 736
MAGNAVOX 730, 731, 738
MITSUBISHI/MGA 732, 733, 734, 735
NEC 736
PANASONIC 729, 730, 737, 738, 739, 740
PHILIPS	729, 730, 731
PIONEER	729
RCA/PROSCAN	722, 729, 730, 731, 741, 747
SAMSUNG	742, 743, 744, 745
SANYO 717, 720, 746
SHARP	748, 749
TELEFUNKEN	751, 752
TOSHIBA	747, 755, 756
ZENITH	754

To control a DVD player

Maker Code(s)
SONY 401, 402, 403
PANASONIC 406, 408
PHILIPS	407
PIONEER	409
TOSHIBA	404
DENON	405

To control a TV

Maker Code(s)
SONY	501, 502
DAEWOO	504, 505, 506, 507, 515, 544
FISHER 508
GOLDSTAR 503, 511, 512, 515, 534, 544
GRUNDIG 517, 534
HITACHI 513, 514, 515, 544
ITT/NOKIA 521, 522
JVC 516
MAGNAVOX 503, 518, 544
MITSUBISHI/MGA 503, 519, 544
NEC 503, 520, 544
PANASONIC 509, 524
PHILIPS	515, 518
PIONEER	509, 525, 526, 540
RCA/PROSCAN	510, 527, 528, 529, 544
SAMSUNG	503, 515, 531, 532, 533, 534, 544
SANYO 508, 545, 546, 547
SHARP	535
TELEFUNKEN	523, 536, 537, 538
THOMSON	530, 537, 539
TOSHIBA	535, 540, 541
ZENITH	542, 543

To control a satellite tuner or cable box

Maker	Code(s)
SONY	801, 802, 803, 804
JERROLD/G.I.	806, 807, 808, 809, 810, 811, 812, 813, 814
PANASONIC 818
RCA	805, 819
S. ATLANTA	815, 816, 817

To control a tuner

Maker	Code(s)
SONY	002, 003, 004, 005

Learning the commands of your components

(RM-PG412 only)

By using the Learning function, it is possible for this remote to perform learned commands.

Setting remote control codes that are not stored in the remote

When a remote control code is not one of the presets stored in the remote, it is possible for the remote to learn the code using the Learning function.

1 Press TV I/While pressing down USE MODE.

The indicator lights.

2 Press the input selector button (including TV I/⏻) for the component you want to learn functions for.

For example, if you are going to learn an operation for a CD player, press CD/SACD.

3 Press the button you want to use for the Learning function.

The indicator turns off while a valid button is pressed, then blinks slowly.

4 Point the remote control code receiver section of the remote towards the receiver/transmitter on the remote control to be learned.

5-10 cm

5 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.

When learning is not completed successfully, the indicator flashes 4 times in quick succession and the procedure returns to step 5.

If the memory of the remote is already full, the indicator flashes 8 times in quick succession and the remote automatically exits the learning mode.

Notes

- You can program more than 80 keys for the Learning function. In some cases, you may not be able to program even if you have not programmed 80 buttons. The number of buttons you can program for each input selector button are shown in the following table.

Input selector Number of Buttons button area you can program

VIDEO 1, VIDEO 2, 78 keys DVD

VIDEO 3, TV/SAT, 78 keys

TAPE

MD/DAT, CD/SACD, 78 keys

TUNER

PHONO, MULTI CH 52 keys

TV buttons (TV I/○), 7 keys

TV VOL +/-, TV CH +/-,

WIDE, TV/VIDEO)

• In steps 2 and 3, the indicator turns off while a valid button is pressed.
• In step 3, if several buttons that can be used for learning are pressed, only the last pressed button is valid. The indicator blinks slowly, it turns ON while a valid button is pressed.
• In step 5, if a button that can be used for learning is pressed, the new button is selected and the learning procedure returns to the beginning of step 5.

To activate the input source after programming

Press the programmed button to activate the input source you want.

To cancel learning

Press USE MODE during any step. The remote automatically exits the learning mode.

To clear the learned codes

Start over from step 1. After step 3, press TV I/ ^① for more than 2 seconds. The indicator lights twice slowly and the learned code is cleared. If TV I/ ^② is pressed less than 2 seconds, the learning procedure returns to the beginning of step 5.

When a learned code is cleared, if the button was previously programmed for another input selector, the programmed code for that button can be used.

To clear the memory of the remote

To clear all programmed and learned signals, do the following to reset the remote to factory settings.

Press I/∅, AV I/∅, and MASTER VOL – at the same time.

The indicator flashes 3 times, then goes off.

To use a command that has been learned

When selecting a learned input selector, press the learned button for that input selector.

Performing several commands in sequence automatically (Macro Play)

(RM-PG412 only)

The Macro Play function lets you link several IR codes in a sequential order as a single command. The remote provides 2 macro lists (M1 and M2). You can specify up to 10 IR codes for each macro list.

Setting the sequence of IR codes

1 Press M1 (or M2) while pressing down USE MODE.

The indicator lights.

2 Press the numeric buttons to select the macro step number.

For example, to program step 1, press 1. The indicator blinks slowly.

3 Point the remote control code receiver section of the remote towards the receiver/transmitter on the remote control to be learned.

4 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.

When learning is not completed successfully, the indicator flashes 4 times in quick succession and the procedure returns to step 4.

5 Repeat steps 1 through 4 to program up to 10 IR codes.

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Performing several commands in sequence automatically (Macro Play) (continued)

Tip

If programming is unsuccessful, check the following:

• If the indicator does not light up in step 1, the batteries are weak. Replace both batteries.
• If the indicator lights 4 times in quick succession in step 3, an error has occurred. Start again from step 1.

To cancel programming

Press USE MODE during any step. The remote automatically exits the macro setting mode.

To delay the output of an IR code

Start over from step 1. In step 3,

• Press M1 (TV/SAT) when the macro setting is M1.
• Press M2 (TAPE) when the macro setting is M2.

1 second delay is programmed at this program step. The indicator lights twice slowly, then the remote automatically exits the macro setting mode.

To clear the programmed IR codes

Clear each macro step individually. In step 3,

• Press M1 (TV/SAT) when the macro setting is M1.
• Press M2 (TAPE) when the macro setting is M2.

The IR code is cleared. The indicator lights twice slowly, then the remote automatically exits the macro setting mode.

To start macro play

Press M1 (TV/SAT) or M2 (TAPE) while the ALT indicator turns ON.

Note

If the Macro Play function does not work properly, program a delay between each operation. See “To delay the output of an IR code”.

Operations Using the Remote RM-LG112

You can use the remote RM-LG112 (STR-DE995 models of area code U only) to operate the components in your system.

Before you use your remote

Inserting batteries into the remote

Insert R6 (size-AA) batteries with the + and - properly oriented in the battery compartment. When using the remote, point it at the remote sensor on the receiver.

Technical line drawing of a remote control panel with battery and switch components (no text or symbols)

Tip

Under normal conditions, the batteries should last for about 6 months. When the remote no longer operates the receiver, replace all batteries with new ones.

Notes

• Do not leave the remote in an extremely hot or humid place.
• Do not use a new battery with an old one.
• Do not expose the remote 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.

Remote button description

TV I/O USE MODE AV I/O I/O SYSTEM STANDBY SLEEP Display ROLL key/ PUSH 2CH A.F.D. MOVIE MUSIC TEST TONE DIRECT AAC BCLING SB DECODING 4 5 6 AUDIO SWAP ANGLE JUMP TIME PRESET CHD.SKIP 7 8 9 SUBTITLE ENTER 0:10 >10:11 DISC 12 ALT SHIFT D.TUNING ANT CLEAR SEARCH MODE TOP MENU: GUIDE AV MENU MUTING MASTER VOL DISPLAY RETURN EXIT TV VOL TV CH TV VIDEO MAIN MENU WIDE ON SCREEN ENTER/ EXECUTE

The tables below show the settings of each button.

Remote Operations Function Button

I/○Receiver	Turns the receiver on or off.
SLEEP Receiver Activates the sleep function and the duration which the receiver turns off automatically.

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Remote button description (continued)

Remote Operations Function Button
2CH Receiver Selects 2CH STEREO mode.
A.F.D. Receiver Selects A.F.D. AUTO,PRO LOGIC, PLII MOVIE, PLII MUSIC,Neo:6 Cinema and Neo:6 Music.
MOVIE Receiver Selects CINEMA ST.EXA, CINEMA ST.EX B and CINEMA ST.EX C.
MUSIC Receiver Selects HALL, JAZZ CLUB and LIVE CONCERT.
TEST Receiver Press to output test tone.TONE
DIRECT Receiver Selects 2CH ANALOG DIRECT.
AAC Receiver Selects Dual Mono or BI-LING Bilingual sound of Dolby Digital, DTS or AAC, etc.
SB Receiver Press to select the DECODING surround back decoding modes.
SHIFT Receiver Press repeatedly to select a memory page for presetting radio stations or tuning to preset stations.
D.TUNING Receiver Tuner station direct key-in-mode.
MUTING Receiver Mutes the sound from the receiver.
↑/↓	Receiver Select a menu item.
↔/→	Receiver Makes adjustment or change the setting.
MASTER VOL +/-	Receiver Adjusts the master volume of the receiver.
MAIN MENU	Receiver Press this button repeatedly to select one of the four cursor modes: SET UP, LEVEL, EQUALIZER and CUSTOMIZE.
ON SCREEN	Receiver To display the menus of the receiver on the TV screen.

Remote Operations Function Button
AV I/1	TV/VCR/ Turns the audio and CD player/ video components on or VCD player/ off. LD player/ DVD player/ MD deck/ DAT deck
SYSTEM STANDBY (Press AV I/1 and I/1 at the same time)	Receiver/ TV/VCR/ and other Sony audio/ Satellite tuner/ video components. CD player/ VCD player/ LD player/ DVD player/ MD deck/ DAT deck	Turns off the receiver
1-9 and Receiver Use with “SHIFT” 0/10 button to preset radio station or tuning to preset stations and with “D.TUNING” for direct tuning.

* Only for Sony TVs with the picture-in-picture function.

Remote Operations Function Button

JUMP/ TV TIME	Toggles between the previous and the current channels.
	CD player/VCD player/DVD player time of disc, etc.	Shows the time or displays the playing
PRESET/CH/D.SKIP +/-	Receiver Scans and selects preset stations.
	TV/VCR/ Selects preset channels.
	satellite tuner
	CD player/VCD player/DVD player/MD deck	Skips discs (multi-disc changer only).
ENTER TV/VCR/ After selecting a satellite tuner/ channel, disc or trackLD player/ using the numericMD deck/ buttons, press to enterDAT deck/ the value.Tape deck
DISC CD player/ Selects a disc directly VCD player (multi-disc changer only).
ANT	VCR	Selects output signal from aerial terminal: TV signal or VCR program.
|◄◄/►►	VCR/CD player/VCD player/DVD player/LD player/MD deck/DAT deck/Tape deck	Skips tracks.
◄◄/►►	CD player/VCD player/DVD player/LD player/MD deck	Searches tracks (forward or backward).
	VCR/DAT deck/Tape deck	Fastforwards or rewinds.

Remote Operations Function Button

▶VCR/ Starts play.

CD player/

VCD player/

LD player/

DVD player/

MD deck/

DAT deck/

Tape deck

IVCR/ Pauses play or record.

CD player/ (Also starts recording

VCD player/ with components in

LD player/ record standby.)

DVD player/

MD deck/

DAT deck/

Tape deck

■VCR/ Stops play.

CD player/

VCD player/

LD player/

DVD player/

MD deck/

DAT deck/

Tape deck

DISPLAY TV/VCR/ Selects informationVCD player/ displayed on the TVLD player/ screen.DVD player

RETURN/ VCD player/ Returns to the previousEXIT LD player/ menu.DVD player

Satellite tuner Exits the menu.

SUBTITLE DVD player Changes the subtitles.

CLEAR DVD player Press if you made a mistake when you press the number button or press to return to the continuous play etc.

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Remote button description (continued)

Remote Operations Function Button
SEARCH DVD player Select searching mode.MODE Press to select the unitfor search (track,index, etc.)
TOP MENU/ GUIDE	DVD player Displays DVD title.
	satellite tuner Displays guide menu.
AV MENU VCR/ Displays menu.Satellite tuner/DVD player
VCD player/ Returns to the previousLD player/ menu or exits theDVD player menu.
+/↓/←/→	VCR/Satellite tuner/DVD player	Selects a menu item.
ENTER/ VCR/ Press to enter theEXECUTE Satellite tuner/ selection.DVD player
TV I/TV Turns the TV on or off.
-/-- TV Selects the channelentry mode, either oneor two digit.
TV VOL TV Adjust the volume of+/-the TV.
TV CH +/- TV Select preset TVchannels.
TV/VIDEO	TV Selects input signal:TV input or videoinput.
WIDE	TV Selects the widepicture mode.
USE MODE	Remote	To set up the remote.
ALT	Remote	Change remote keyfunction to activatethose buttons withorange printing.
Scroll key/PUSH	Remote	Select the inputselector, macro andcommand mode of theremote.

To select the input selectors

Push the scroll key/PUSH towards ▲ or ▼.

Display	Function
VIDEO1	To watch VCR. (VTR mode 3)
VIDEO2	To watch VCR. (VTR mode 1)
VIDEO3	To watch VCR. (VTR mode 2)
DVD	To watch DVD.
TV/SAT	To watch TV programs or satellite receiver.
TAPE	To listen to audio tape.
MD/DAT	To listen to Minidisc or DAT deck.
CD/SACD	To listen to compact disc.
TUNER	To listen to radio programs.
PHONO	To listen to turntable.
MULTI	Selects MULTI CH IN source.

Notes

• Some functions explained in this section may not work depending on the model of the receiver.
• The above explanation is intended to serve as an example only. Therefore, depending on the component the above operation may not be possible or may operate differently than described.
• To activate the buttons with orange printing, press ALT first before pressing the buttons.
• Press MAIN MENU on the remote before you use the /// buttons for receiver operation.
• Press TOP MENU/GUIDE or AV MENU on the remote before you use the remote to control the satellite tuner, VCR and DVD player.
• The AAC BI-LING and 12 functions are not available for set operation.

Selecting the command mode of the remote

Set the remote command mode using the USE MODE button and scroll key/PUSH.

Selecting the command mode

You can switch the command mode (AV1 or AV2) of the remote. If the command mode of the receiver and the remote is different, you cannot use the remote to operate the receiver.

1 Press I/While pressing down USE MODE.
2 Push the scroll key/PUSH towards ▲ or ▼ to select “MAIN”.
3 Press PUSH.
4 Push the scroll key/PUSH towards ▲ or ▼ to select “AV1” or “AV2”.
5 Press PUSH.

The indicator lights once (twice for AV2), then the command mode switches. You will be able to see your selection (AV1 or AV2) in the display.

To reset the remote to factory settings

Press I/∅, AV I/∅, and MASTER VOL – at the same time.

The indicator lights 3 times, then goes off.

Programming the remote

You can program the remote to control non-Sony components by changing the code. Once the control signals have been memorized, you can use those components as part of your system.

Furthermore, you can also program the remote for Sony components that the remote is unable to control. Note that the remote can only control components that accept infrared wireless control signals.

1 Press AV I/While pressing down USE MODE.

The indicator lights and IR SET appears in the display.

2 Push the scroll key/PUSH towards ▲ or ▼ to select the input selector (including TV I/⏻) for the component you want to control.

For example, if you are going to control a CD player, select CD/SACD.

3 Press PUSH.

4 Press the numeric buttons to enter the numeric code (or one of the codes if more than one code exists) corresponding to the component and the maker of the component you want to control.

See the tables on pages 62–64 for information on the numeric code(s) corresponding to the component and the maker of the component (the first digit and the last two digits of the numeric code correspond to the category and the maker's code respectively.)

5 Press ENTER.

Once the numeric code has been verified, the indicator slowly flashes twice and the remote automatically exits the programming mode.

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Programming the remote (continued)

6 Repeat steps 1 to 5 to control other components.

To cancel programming

Press USE MODE during any step. The remote automatically exits the programming mode.

To activate the input source after programming

Press the programmed button to activate the input source you want.

If programming is unsuccessful, check the following:

• If the indicator does not light up in step 1, the batteries are weak. Replace both batteries.
• If the indicator flashes 4 times in quick succession while entering the numeric code, an error has occurred. Start again from step 1.

Notes

• The indicator turns off while a valid button is pressed.
• In step 2, if you press TV I/↓, only TV VOL +/-, TV CH +/-, TV/VIDEO and WIDE buttons are reprogrammed.
• For the numeric codes, only the first three numbers entered are valid.

To clear the memory of the remote

To clear all programmed and learned signals, do the following to reset the remote to factory settings.

Press I/ ↓ , AV I/ ↓ and MASTER VOL – at the same time.

The indicator flashes 3 times, then goes off.

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

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 model and year of the component, more than one numeric code may be assigned to a component. If you fail to program your remote using one of the codes, try using other codes.

Notes

• The numeric codes are based on the latest information available for each brand. There is a chance, however, that your component will not respond to some or all of the codes.
• All of the input selectors on this remote may not be available when used with your particular component.

To control a CD player

Maker Code(s)

SONY 101, 102, 103

DENON 104, 123

JVC 105, 106, 107

KENWOOD 108, 109, 110

MAGNAVOX 111, 116

MARANTZ 116

ONKYO 112, 113, 114

PANASONIC 115

PHILIPS 116

PIONEER 117

TECHNICS 115, 118, 119

To control a DAT deck

Maker Code(s)

SONY 203

PIONEER 219

To control an MD deck

Maker Code(s)

SONY 301

DENON 302

JVC 303

KENWOOD 304

To control a tape deck

Maker Code(s)
SONY 201, 202
DENON 204, 205
KENWOOD 206, 207, 208, 209
PANASONIC 216
PHILIPS 211, 212
PIONEER 213, 214
TECHNICS	215, 216
YAMAHA	217, 218
NAKAMICHI	210

To control an LD player

Maker Code(s)

SONY 601, 602, 603

PIONEER 606

To control a video CD player

Maker Code(s)

SONY 605

To control a VCR

Maker Code(s)

SONY 701, 702, 703, 704, 705, 706

AIWA 710, 750, 757, 758

BLAUPUNKT 740

EMERSON 750

GENERAL ELECTRIC 722, 730

HITACHI 722, 729, 741

JVC 726, 727, 728, 736

MAGNAVOX 730, 731, 738

NEC 736

PANASONIC 729, 730, 737, 738, 739, 740

PHILIPS 729, 730, 731

PIONEER 729

RCA/PROSCAN 722, 729, 730, 731, 741, 747

TOSHIBA 747

To control a DVD player

Maker Code(s)

SONY 401, 402, 403

PANASONIC 406, 408

PHILIPS 407

PIONEER 409

TOSHIBA 404

DENON 405

To control a tuner

Maker Code(s)

SONY 002, 003, 004, 005

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Programming the remote (continued)

To control a TV

Maker Code(s)
SONY 501, 502
DAEWOO 515, 544
FISHER 508
GOLDSTAR 503, 515, 534, 544
GRUNDIG 534
HITACHI 515, 544
JVC 516
MAGNAVOX 503, 518, 544
MITSUBISHI/MGA 503, 544
NEC 503, 544
PANASONIC 509, 524
PHILIPS 515, 518
PIONEER 509, 525, 526, 540
RCA/PROSCAN 510, 527, 528, 529, 544
SAMSUNG 503, 515, 531, 532, 533, 534, 544
SANYO 508, 545, 546, 547
SHARP	535
TOSHIBA	535, 540
ZENITH	542, 543

To control a satellite tuner or cable box

Maker Code(s)
SONY 801, 802, 803, 804
JERROLD/G.I.	806, 807, 808, 809, 810, 811, 812, 813, 814
PANASONIC 818
RCA	805, 819
S. ATLANTA	815, 816, 817

Learning the commands of your components

By using the Learning function, it is possible for this remote to perform learned commands.

Setting remote control codes that are not stored in the remote

When a remote control code is not one of the presets stored in the remote, it is possible for the remote to learn the code using the Learning function.

1 Press TV I/While pressing down USE MODE.

The indicator lights and LEARN appears in the display.

2 Push the scroll key/PUSH towards ▲ or ▼ to select the input selector (including TV I/⏻) for the component you want to control.

For example, if you are going to learn an operation for a CD player, select CD/SACD.

3 Press PUSH.

4 Press the button you want to use for the Learning function.

The indicator turns off while a valid button is pressed, then blinks slowly.

5 Point the remote control code receiver section of the remote towards the receiver/transmitter on the remote control to be learned.

5-10 cm

6 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.

When learning is not completed successfully, the indicator flashes 4 times in quick succession and the procedure returns to step 5.

If the memory of the remote is already full, the indicator flashes 8 times in quick succession and the remote automatically exits the learning mode.

Notes

- You can program more than 80 keys for the Learning function. In some cases, you may not be able to program even if you have not programmed 80 buttons. The number of buttons you can program for each input selector button are shown in the following table.

Input selector Number of Buttons you can program

VIDEO 1, VIDEO 2, 78 keys DVD

VIDEO 3, TV/SAT, 78 keys TAPE

MD/DAT, CD/SACD, 78 keys TUNER

PHONO, MULTI CH 52 keys

TV buttons (TV I/∅), 7 keys TV VOL +/-, TV CH +/-, WIDE, TV/VIDEO)

• In steps 2 and 3, the indicator turns off while a valid button is pressed.
• In step 3, if several buttons that can be used for learning are pressed, only the last pressed button is valid. The indicator blinks slowly, it turns ON while a valid button is pressed.
• In step 5, if a button that can be used for learning is pressed, the new button is selected and the learning procedure returns to the beginning of step 5.

To activate the input source after programming

Press the programmed button to activate the input source you want.

To cancel learning

Press USE MODE during any step. The remote automatically exits the learning mode.

To clear the learned codes

Start over from step 1. After step 3, press TV I/☐ for more than 2 seconds. The indicator lights twice slowly and the learned code is cleared. If TV I/☐ is pressed less than 2 seconds, the learning procedure returns to the beginning of step 5.

When a learned code is cleared, if the button was previously programmed for another input selector, the programmed code for that button can be used.

To clear the memory of the remote

To clear all programmed and learned signals, do the following to reset the remote to factory settings.

Press I/∅, AV I/∅, and MASTER VOL – at the same time.

The indicator flashes 3 times, then goes off.

To use a command that has been learned

When selecting a learned input selector, press the learned button for that input selector.

Performing several commands in sequence automatically (Macro Play)

The Macro Play function lets you link several IR codes in a sequential order as a single command. The remote provides 2 macro lists (M1 and M2). You can specify up to 10 IR codes for each macro list.

Setting the sequence of IR codes

1 Press TV I/While pressing down USE MODE.

The indicator lights and LEARN appears in the display.

2 Push the scroll key/PUSH towards ▲ or ▼ to select “M1” or “M2”.
3 Press the numeric buttons to select the macro step number.

For example, to program step 1, press 1.

The indicator blinks slowly.

4 Point the remote control code receiver section of the remote towards the receiver/transmitter on the remote control to be learned.
5 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.

When learning is not completed successfully, the indicator flashes 4 times in quick succession and the procedure returns to step 4.

6 Repeat steps 1 through 5 to program up to 10 IR codes.

Tip

If programming is unsuccessful, check the following:

• If the indicator does not light up in step 1, the batteries are weak. Replace both batteries.
• If the indicator lights 4 times in quick succession in step 3, an error has occurred. Start again from step 1.

To cancel programming

Press USE MODE during any step. The remote automatically exits the macro setting mode.

To delay the output of an IR code

Delay each macro step individually. In step 3, press PUSH within 2 seconds.

1 second delay is programmed at this program step. The indicator lights twice slowly, then the remote automatically exits the macro setting mode.

To clear the programmed IR codes

Clear each macro step individually. In step 3, press PUSH for more than 2 seconds.

The IR code is cleared. The indicator lights twice slowly, then the remote automatically exits the macro setting mode.

To start macro play

Push the scroll key/PUSH towards ▲ or ▼ to select “M1” or “M2”.

Note

If the Macro Play function does not work properly, program a delay between each operation. See “To delay the output of an IR code”.

Precautions

On safety

Should any solid object or liquid fall into the cabinet, unplug the receiver and have it checked by qualified personnel before operating it any further.

On power sources

• Before operating the unit, check that the operating voltage is identical with your local power supply. The operating voltage is indicated on the nameplate at the rear of the receiver.
• The unit is not disconnected from the AC power source (mains) as long as it is connected to the wall outlet, even if the receiver itself has been turned off.
• If you are not going to use the receiver for a long time, be sure to disconnect the receiver from the wall outlet. To disconnect the AC power cord, grasp the plug itself; never pull the cord.
• (Models of area code U, CA only) One blade of the plug is wider than the other for the purpose of safety and will fit into the wall outlet only one way. If you are unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet, contact your dealer.
• AC power cord must be changed only at the qualified service shop.

On heat buildup

Although the unit heats up during operation, this is not a malfunction. If you continuously use this unit 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, excessive dust or mechanical shock.
• Do not place anything on top of the cabinet that might block the ventilation holes and cause malfunctions.
• Use caution when placing the unit on surfaces that have been specially treated (with wax, oil, polish, etc.) as staining or discoloration of the surface may result.

On operation

Before connecting other components, be sure to turn off and unplug the receiver.

On cleaning

Clean the cabinet, panel and controls with a soft cloth slightly moistened with a mild detergent solution. Do not use any type of abrasive pad, scouring powder or solvent such as alcohol or benzine.

If you have any question or problem concerning your receiver, please consult your nearest Sony dealer.

Troubleshooting

If you experience any of the following difficulties while using the receiver, use this troubleshooting guide to help you remedy the problem. Also, see “Checking the connections” on page 24 to verify that the connections are correct.

There is no sound or only a very low-level sound no matter which component is selected.

• Check that the speakers and components are connected securely and correctly.
• Check that both the receiver and all the components are turned on.
• Check that the MASTER VOLUME control is not set at “VOLUME MIN”.
• Check that the SPEAKERS (OFF/A/B/A+B) button is not set to off and is set accordingly to your SPEAKERS FRONT system (page 26).
• Press MUTING on the remote to cancel the muting function.
• Check that the headphones are not connected.
• The protective device on the receiver has been activated because of a short circuit (“PROTECTOR” flashes). Turn off the receiver, eliminate the short-circuit problem and turn on the power again.

There is no sound from a specific component.

• Check that the component is connected correctly to the audio input jacks for that component.
• Check that the cord(s) used for the connection is (are) fully inserted into the jacks on both the receiver and the component.
• Check that you have selected the correct component on the receiver.

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Troubleshooting (continued)

There is no sound from one of the front speakers.

Connect a pair of headphones to the PHONES jack to verify that sound is output from the headphones (page 26).

If only one channel is output from the headphones, the component may not be connected to the receiver correctly. Check that all the cords are fully inserted into the jacks on both the receiver and the component.

If both channels are output from the headphones, the front speaker may not be connected to the receiver correctly. Check the connection of the front speaker which is not outputting any sound.

The left and right sounds are unbalanced or reversed.

• Check that the speakers and components are connected correctly and securely.
• Adjust balance parameters in the LEVEL menu.

There is severe hum or noise.

• Check that the speakers and components are connected securely.
• Check that the connecting cords are away from a transformer or motor, and at least 3 meters away from a TV set or fluorescent light.
• Move your TV away from the audio components.
• Make sure you have grounded SIGNAL GND terminal (only when a turntable is connected).
• The plugs and jacks are dirty. Wipe them with a cloth slightly moistened with alcohol.

There is no sound or only a very low-level sound is heard from the center or/and surround speakers.

• Make sure the sound field function is on (press MOVIE or MUSIC).
• Select a sound field containing the word "CINEMA ST.EX" (pages 29–30).
• Adjust the speaker level (page 24).
• Make sure the center or/and surround speaker size parameter is set to either “SMALL” or “LARGE” (page 21).

There is no sound from the active sub woofer.

• Check that the sub woofer is connected correctly and securely.
• Make sure the sub woofer selection parameter is set to "YES" (page 20).
• There is no sound output from the SUB WOOFER terminal depending on the sound field (back page).

The surround effect cannot be obtained.

Make sure the sound field function is on (press MOVIE or MUSIC).

Dolby Digital or DTS multi channel sound is not reproduced.

• Check that the playing DVD, etc. is recorded in Dolby Digital or DTS format.
• When connecting the DVD player, etc. to the digital input jacks of this receiver, check the audio setting (settings for the audio output) of the connected component.

Recording cannot be done.

• Check that the components are connected correctly.
• Select the source component with INPUT SELECTOR.
• Make sure that INPUT MODE is set to “ANALOG FIXED” before recording from a digital component connected to the analog MD/TAPE terminals.
• Make sure that INPUT MODE is set to “COAX FIXED” or “OPT FIXED” (page 25) before recording from a digital component connected to the DIGITAL MD/TAPE OUT terminals.

The FM reception is poor.

Use a 75-ohm coaxial cable (not supplied) to connect the receiver to an outdoor FM antenna as shown below. If you connect the receiver to an outdoor antenna, ground it against lightning. To prevent a gas explosion, do not connect the ground wire to a gas pipe.

Outdoor FM antenna Receiver ANTENNA AM FM COAXIAL Ground wire (not supplied) To ground

Radio stations cannot be tuned in.

• Check that the antennas are connected securely. Adjust the antennas and connect an external antenna if necessary.
• The signal strength of the stations is too weak (when tuning in with automatic tuning). Use direct tuning.
• Make sure you set the tuning interval correctly (when tuning in AM stations 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 38).
• Press DISPLAY so that the frequency appears in the display.

There is no picture or an unclear picture appears on the TV screen or monitor.

• Select the appropriate INPUT SELECTOR on the receiver.
• Set your TV to the appropriate input mode.
• Move your TV away from the audio components.

The remote does not function.

• RM-PP412
• (STR-DE895) The AUX, AAC BI-LING, 12 and ON SCREEN buttons on the remote are not available.
• RM-PG412
• (STR-DE995) The AAC BI-LING and 12 buttons on the remote are not available.
• (STR-DE895) The AAC BI-LING, 12 and ON SCREEN buttons on the remote are not available.
• RM-LG112
• (STR-DE995) The AAC BI-LING and 12 buttons on the remote are not available.
• Point the remote at the remote sensor on the receiver.
• Check that the command mode of the remote corresponds to that of the receiver. If the command mode of the receiver and the remote is different, you cannot use the remote to operate the receiver (pages 43, 50 and 61).
• Press MAIN MENU on the remote before you use the /// buttons for receiver operation.
• To activate the buttons with orange printing, press ALT first before pressing the buttons.
• Remove any obstacles in the path between the remote and the receiver.
• Replace both batteries in the remote with new ones, if they are weak.
• Make sure you select the correct input selector on the remote.
• If the remote is set to operate the TV only, use the remote to select a source or component other than TV before operating the receiver or other component.

If you are unable to remedy the problem using the troubleshooting guide

Clearing the receiver's memory may remedy the problem (page 19). 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 page 19

Customized sound fields page 36

Specifications

AUDIO POWER SPECIFICATIONS

POWER OUTPUT AND TOTAL HARMONIC DISTORTION:

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 %)

Models of area code E2/E3, MX

Rated Power Output at Stereo Mode

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 240 V AC, 50 Hz

3) STR-DE995 only.
4) STR-DE895 only.

Frequency response

PHONO RIAA equalization curve ±0.5 dB

MULTI CH IN (1, 2), 10 Hz – 70 kHz

CD/SACD, TV/SAT, +0.5/-2 dB (with sound

MD/TAPE, DVD, field and equalizer

VIDEO 1, 2, 3 bypassed)

Inputs (Analog)

PHONO Sensitivity: 8 mV

Impedance: 50 kilohms

S / N^5 : 86 dB (A, 8mV^6 )

MULTI CH IN (1, 2), Sensitivity: 500 mV

CD/SACD, TV/SAT, Impedance: 50 kilohms

5) INPUT SHORT (with sound field and equalizer bypassed).
6) Weighted network, input level.

Inputs (Digital)

DVD (Coaxial) Sensitivity: -

Impedance: 75 ohms

S/N: 100 dB

(A, 20 kHz LPF)

TV/SAT, CD/SACD, Sensitivity: -

MD/TAPE, VIDEO 3 Impedance: –

(Optical) S/N: 100 dB

(A, 20 kHz LPF)

Outputs (Analog)

MD/TAPE (OUT), Voltage: 500 mV

VIDEO 1, 2 Impedance: 10 kilohms

(AUDIO OUT)

SUB WOOFER Voltage: 2 V

Impedance: 1 kilohms

Outputs (Digital)

MD/TAPE (Optical) Sensitivity: -

EQUALIZER

Gain levels: ±10 dB, 0.5 dB step

FM tuner section

Tuning range 87.5 - 108.0 MHz

Antenna terminals 75 ohms, unbalanced

Intermediate frequency

10.7 MHz

Sensitivity

Mono: 18.3 dBf, 2.2 μV/75 ohms

Stereo: 38.3 dBf, 22.5 V/75 ohms

Usable 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

AM tuner section

Tuning range

Models of area code U, CA

With 10-kHz tuning scale: 530 - 1710 kHz ^7)

With 9-kHz tuning scale: 531 - 1710 kHz ^7)

Models of area code E2/E3

With 10-kHz tuning scale: 530 - 1610 kHz ^7)

With 9-kHz tuning scale: 531 - 1602 kHz ^7)

Models of area code MX

With 10-kHz tuning scale: 530 - 1610 kHz

Antenna Loop antenna

Intermediate frequency

450 kHz

Usable sensitivity 50 dB/m (at 1,000 kHz or 999 kHz)

S/N 54 dB (at 50 mV/m)

Harmonic distortion 0.5 % (50 mV/m, 400 Hz)

Selectivity

At 9 kHz: 35 dB

At 10 kHz: 40 dB

7) You can change the AM tuning scale to 9 kHz or 10 kHz. After tuning in any AM station, turn off the receiver. Hold down PRESET TUNING + and press I/☐. 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

Video: 1 Vp-p, 75 ohms

S-video: Y: 1 Vp-p, 75 ohms

C: 0.286 Vp-p, 75 ohms

Component Video:

Y: 1 Vp-p, 75 ohms

P_B/B-Y: 0.7 Vp-p, 75 ohms

P_R / R - Y : 0.7 Vp-p, 75 ohms

Outputs

Video: 1 Vp-p, 75 ohms

S-video: Y: 1 Vp-p, 75 ohms

C: 0.286 Vp-p, 75 ohms

Component Video:

Y: 1 Vp-p, 75 ohms

P_B/B-Y: 0.7 Vp-p, 75 ohms

P_R / R - Y : 0.7 Vp-p, 75 ohms

General

Power requirements

Area code	Power requirements
U, CA, MX	120 V AC, 60 Hz
E2/E3	120/220/240 V AC, 50/60 Hz

Power consumption

Area code	Power consumption
U	STR-DE995: 300 W
	STR-DE895: 265 W
CA	STR-DE995: 410 VA
	STR-DE895: 365 VA
MX, E2/E3	STR-DE895: 265 W

Power consumption (during standby mode)

0.3 W (when “POWER SAVE” in the CUSTOMIZE menu is set to “ON”) (page 42).

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Specifications (continued)

AC outlets

Area code AC outlets

U, CA 2 switched, 120 W/1A MAX

E2/E3, MX 1 switched, 100 W MAX

Dimensions

430 × 159 × 324 mm

(16 7/8 × 6 2/8 × 12 6/8 inches) including projecting parts and controls

Mass (Approx.) STR-DE995: 10.6 kg

(23 lb 6 oz)

STR-DE895: 9.7 kg

(21 lb 7 oz)

Supplied accessories

FM wire antenna (1)

AM loop antenna (1)

Remote commander (1)

• RM-PP412 (STR-DE895 models of area code CA only)
• RM-PG412 (STR-DE995 models of area code CA only and STR-DE895 models of area code U, E2/E3, MX only)
• RM-LG112 (STR-DE995 models of area code U only)

R6 (size-AA) batteries (2)

For details on the area code of the component you are using, see page 4.

Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.

Tables of settings using the MAIN MENU button

You can make various settings using the MAIN MENU, MENU (STR-DE995 only) or < > buttons (STR-DE895 only) and +/- (STR-DE995 only) or jog dial (STR-DE895 only). The tables below show each of the settings that these buttons can make.

Press MAIN MENU Turn MENU (STR-DE995 only) Turn +/- (STR-DE995 only) Page repeatedly to select or press < / >(STR-DE895 or jog dial (STR-DE895 only) only) to select to select
	BAL. L | R	L +16 to R +16 (1 steps)	35
	CENTER XXX.X dB -10 dB to +10 dB (0.5 dB steps)
	SURR L XXX.X dB -10 dB to +10 dB (0.5 dB steps)
	SURR R XXX.X dB -10 dB to +10 dB (0.5 dB steps)
	SB XXX.X dB -10 dB to +10 dB (0.5 dB steps)
	SB LEFT XXX.X dB^1)2)	-10 dB to +10 dB (0.5 dB steps)
	SB RIGHT XXX.X dB^2)3)	-10 dB to +10 dB (0.5 dB steps)
	SW XXX.X dB -10 dB to +10 dB (0.5 dB steps)
	D. COMP. XXX OFF, STD, MAX
	EFFECT XXX depends on the sound field (MIN, STD, MAX)
	BASS XXX.X dB	-10 dB to +10 dB (0.5 dB steps)	36
	TREBLE XXX.X dB	-10 dB to +10 dB (0.5 dB steps)
	EQUALIZER [XXX] ON, OFF
	FRONT SP [XXXXX]	YES, NO	20
	CTR SP [XXXXX]	LARGE, SMALL
	SURR SP [XXXXX]	LARGE, SMALL, NO
	SB SP [XXX]	YES, NO
	SB L/R [XXX]^1)2)	YES, NO
	FRONT X.X meter (XX feet)	between 1.0 meter and 7.0 meters (0.1 meters steps) ^4)
	CTR X.X meter (XX feet)	between FRONT X.X meter and 1.5 meters (0.1 meters steps) ^5)
	SURR X.X meter (XX feet)	between FRONT X.X meter and 4.5 meters (0.1 meters steps) ^6)
	SB X.X meter (XX feet)	between FRONT X.X meter and 4.5 meters (0.1 meters steps) ^6)
	PL. [XXXXXXXXX]	SIDE/LOW, SIDE/HIGH, BEHD/LOW, BEHD/HIGH

^1) This parameter is not available when “Surround back speaker selection (SB SP [XXX])” is set to “NO”.

2) STR-DE995 only.

^3) This parameter is not available when “Surround back left/right speaker selection (SB L/R [XXX])” is set to “NO”.

^4) For models of area code U, CA: between 3 feet and 23 feet (1 foot steps)

^5) For models of area code U, CA: between FRONT XX feet and 5 feet (1 foot steps)

^6) For models of area code U, CA: between FRONT XX feet and 15 feet (1 foot steps)

continued

Tables of settings using the MAIN MENU button (continued)

Press MAIN MENU Turn MENU (STR-DE995 only) Turn +/- (STR-DE995 only) Page repeatedly to select or press < / >STR-DE895 or jog dial (STR-DE895 only) only) to select to select
< CUSTOMIZE>B DEC [XXXXXX] MATRIX, AUTO, OFF 42
DECODE [XXX] AUTO, PCM
POWER SAVE [XXX] ON, OFF
OSD H.POSI [XX] ^1)	0–64
OSD V.POSI [XX] ^1)	0–32
DIGITAL ASSIGN? depends on the digital input

^1) STR-DE995 only.

Adjustable parameters for each sound field

The adjusted BASS and TREBLE parameters are applied to all sound fields.

< EQUALIZER >
BASS TREBLE EQUALIZER ON/OFF
2CH STEREO ●	●	●
A.F.D. AUTO ●	●	●
PRO LOGIC ●	●	●
PLII MOVIE ●	●	●
PLII MUSIC ●	●	●
Neo:6 Cinema
Neo:6 Music
CINEMA ST.EX A ●	●	●
CINEMA ST.EX B ●	●	●
CINEMA ST.EX C ●	●	●
HALL ●	●	●
JAZZ CLUB ●	●	●
LIVE CONCERT ●	●	●
HP (2CH) ●	●	●
HP (DIRECT)
HP (MULTI 1 or 2)
HP (THEATER) ●	●	●
MULTI 1 or 2 DIRECT
ANALOG DIRECT
PCM 96K

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The adjusted LEVEL parameters are applied to all the sound fields except for EFFECT parameter. For EFFECT parameter, the settings are stored individually for each sound field.

	< LEVEL >
	FRONT CENTER SURR L SURR R SB BAL LEVEL LEVEL LEVEL SB RIGHT				^1) /SB LEFT ^1)2)3) LEVEL LEVEL COMP ^4) LEVEL
2CH STEREO ●						●
A.F.D. AUTO ●	●	●	●		●		●	●
PRO LOGIC	●	●	●	●		●		●
PLII MOVIE	●	●	●	●		●		●
PLII MUSIC	●	●	●	●		●		●
Neo:6 Cinema ●	●	●	●		●		● ^5)	●
Neo:6 Music	●	●	●	●		●	^5)	●
CINEMA ST.EX A	●	●	●	●	●		●	●
CINEMA ST.EX B	●	●	●	●	●		●	●
CINEMA ST.EX C	●	●	●	●	●		●	●
HALL	●	●	●	●	●		● ^5)	●
JAZZ CLUB	●	●	●	●	●		● ^5)	●
LIVE CONCERT	●	●	●	●	●		● ^5)	●
HP (2CH)	●							●
HP (DIRECT) ●
HP (MULTI 1 or 2)	●
HP (THEATER)	●							●
MULTI 1 DIRECT	●	●	●	●		●		●
MULTI 2 DIRECT	●	●	●	●			●
ANALOG DIRECT ●
PCM 96K	●

^1) This parameter is not available when “Surround back speaker selection (SB SP [XXX])” is set to “NO”.

^2) STR-DE995 only.

^3) This parameter is not available when “Surround back left/right speaker selection (SB L/R [XXX])” is set to “NO”.

^4) These parameters may not operate depending on the source or adjustments. For details, see each item in “Adjusting the level parameters” (page 35).

^5) When these sound fields are selected, there is no sound output from the sub woofer if the front speaker size is set to “LARGE”. However, sound will be output from the sub woofer if the digital input signal contains LFE signals.