Far customers in the USA ¥or detailed safety precautions, see the “IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS” leaflet, 1t you have any question or problem concerning your receiver, please consult your nearest Sony dealer. T About This Manual The instructions in this manual are for models S TR-DEINISC, DESIST and S TR-D760Z. Check your model number by Rooking at the upper right comer of the front panel.
Thank you for purchasing the S TR-DE1015G, STEWARDESS or S TR-D760Z Sony FM Stereo/ FM-AM Receiver. Your new receiver is an-audio/ video contra center with a unique interface. When you connect the receiver ta your TV, an on-screen display (shown below) appears and lets you operate the various connected audio/ video components with this receiver’s remote. Also, the on-screen display lets you control any either device that can be controlled by an infrared remote control, such as air conditioners.
LUIGI Hookup Overview The receiver allows you 1o connect and control the following audio/video components. For details on connection of each component, see the pages in parentheses. M S TR-DET015G Infrared (R} Repeater Hookups (7 VINCENT Hookups (11} Vito camera? || 1 tuner/Digital Breakfasting HLO/OVI TR Repeater video game “ Satellites (DBS) receiver “ MONITORY Except for T Singaporean model Digital . Competent o s Hookups (13} ovD player daclooedt..
Hooking Up the System W S TR-DEB15G and S TR-D760Z infrared (R) Repeater Hookups {7} TVIVCR Hookups (11} Idea camera || TV tuner/Digits) Broadcasting /vol iR Repeater A v toast d var || vasomotor video game Satellites (DBS) receiver player S TR-DESTSG only S / Except for /" Singaporean model © | Tithe front panel [DAT/MD | Tape Front speaker Front speaker (1) Rear Speaker (R} specif ear |f Center beaker L |} speaker Antenna Hookups {7} Auto Component Hookups (8} * DBS receivers van be used with USA, Canadia
Hooking Up the System S Infrared (IR) Repeater Hookups The IR repeater emits infrared signals corresponding to those emitted by the remote controls supplied with the components. Connect the IR repeater if: * You experience difficulty controlling 2 certain component using the on-screen display control. * Your installation configuration prevents the IR repeater on the receiver's front panel from reaching all of the components you need to control.
Hooking Up the System £ DAT/MD {to DAY/MD deck) Receiver Audio Component Hookups You can use the receiver a5 an amplifier by completing these connections. 1f your components are Sony products, connect them o the jacks as shown in the table or page 19 so that the IR registration is unnecessary.
Speaker System Hookups Although front {left and right) speakers are required, center and rear speakers are required only for enjoying surround sound. What cords will | need? Speaker cons {not supplied) Fauvist the stripped ends of the cord about 2/3 inch (15 man). Be sure to match the speaker cord o the appropriate terminal on the components: + to + and the cords are reversed, the sound will be distorted and will frack bags.
Hooking Up the System Depending on the shape of your room you may wish to place the rear speakers behind you instead of on the side walls. One advantage of this placement is that you can use a pain of Sarge fur standing speakers matching your front speakers.
Hooking Up the System TV-VCR Hookups You must connect a TV to control the receiver using the on-screen display. Also, to enjoy the Dolby Pro Logic Surround encoded videos and TV programs, you need to connect TV and Yrs together with the center and bear speakers. If your components aze Sony products, connect them to the jacks as shown in the table on page 19, this makes IR registration is unnecessary.
Hooking Up the System © LD/DVD {te LD or DVD player} Receiver Note for S TR-DES1SG and S TR-DY60Z “To input decoded Dolby Digital (AC-3) soundtracks, mike connections as shown below in "Playing decoded Dolby Digital (AC-3) soundtracks”. @ {to TV tuner or Digital Broadcasting Satellites (085} receiver) Receiver € DIVED 3 INPUT {to a video camera or a video game} Receiver Video camera throne pane) video game S TR-DET015G .
S Digital Component Hookups {S TR-DE1015G only) You can connect the optical digital catgut jack of 2 DVD player, DAT/MD deck, CD player (etc.} to the receiver's optical digital input jacks. You can also connect the AC-3 RF output terminal of an LD player to the receiver’s AC-3 R input terminal.
Hawking Up the System AC Hookups Setting the voltage selector (only on the models supplied with the voltage selector) Check that the voltage selector on the rear panel of the receiver is set to the local power supply vantage. If not, set the selector to the correct position using a screwdriver before connecting the AC power cord t a wall outlet. Connecting the AC power cord Connect the AC power cord from this receiver and from your audio video components to a wall outlet.
Setting Up the Remote for On-Screen Control Using the Remote Inserting batteries into the remote (USA and Canada) Insert two size AA (R6} batteries with the + and —on the battery compartment. When using the remote, point it at the cremate sensor B on the receiver. inserting catteries into the remote {other countries) 1 Open.
Setting Up the Re mate for On-Screen Control How to use the remote The supplied remote lets you perform almost all of the receiver operations. . ‘This section describes haw to use the direction control button.
Setting Up the Remote for On-Screen Control Registering a TV (or Monitor) You must register the IR code of your TV (or monitor) in larder o tines on your TV automatically whenever ‘you turn on the receiver, IR code registration is unnecessary in the following case H your TV is a Sony product that can be controlled by an infrared remote, and it is connected to the receiver by its VIDEO 1 video input jack, you do not need to register its IR code.
‘When “PUSH YOUR REMOTE” appears in the onscreen display, press the button on the TV's remote that corresponds to the highlighted control button e, POWER). . « If your TV’s remote has an independent input selector button VIDEO 1), Register the IK code of this button she the VIDEO 1 button appears. When you turn on the receiver, the TV switches to the video input automatically. * If your TV does riot have an independent input selector button or has a cyclic input selector button.
Setting Up the Remote for On-Screen Control S Registering Audio and Video Components : You must register the IR code of your audio/ video component to control your component using the onscreen display. IR code registration is unnecessary in the following case 1f your audio video component is a Sony product that can be controlled by an infrared footnote, and iris connected to the jacks shows in the following table, you do not need to register the IR aced.
Setting Up the Remote for On-Screen Control 5 Click the respective component, 3 Click TEST, 1f the selected component turns an, the IR codes have been registered. The registration is complete 1f the component does foot turn om: Click the number button beside the manufacturer’s name to select another number, thee click TEST again.
Setting Up the Remote for On-Screen Control To return to the main menu Click EXIT. To return 16 a previous menu Click RETURN. To register special IR codes that do not appear as onscreen controls See "Registering Desired Components (Ursa IR setting)” on paged.
Dolby Surround Setup Dolby Digital (AC-3) (S TR-DE1015G only) “To obtain the best possible surround sound, fist specify the type of speakers you have connected Then use the test tone to adjust the speaker volumes to the same level, Specifying the speaker type 1 Click SETUP in the main menu. 2 Click SPEAKER. Function ] [SOUND [/ SETUP T GET FUNEREAL. T SET €. INDEX. USER TUNER INDEX AUNTS START SLID Fer RACED PLAY.
Dolby Surround Setup Adjusting the speaker volume Use the remote while seated in your listening position 0 adjust the volume of oak speaker. Note This unit incorporates 2 new fest fame with # frequency centered at 800 Hiz for caries speaker volume adjustment 1 Click SOUND in the main menu. 2 Click DOLBY, then click SUR FUNCTION )/ SOUND N SETUP. LOBBY MUSIC MOVIE SPORTS. D] GENE CODIFIER PASS [ &6 1 [T780R ] [FET 3 Click TEST. . You wilt hear the test tame from each speaker in sequence.
Daley Surround Setup Dolby Pro Logic (S TR-DE815G and S TR-D7602) Dolby Pro Logic Surround is a decoding system standardized in TV programs and movies. Dolby Pro Logic Surround improves sound image by using four separate channels. These channels manipulate the sound and enhance the action as it happens on the screen. Specifying the center mode To take advantage of Dolby Pro Logic Surround, you should connect at least one pair af rear speakers and/ or one center speaker, plus a TV and a VCR.
3 Click C MODE repeatedly o display the center mode appropriate for your speaker system {see page 24). SURROUND EDIT CENTER a8 4 LEVEL BELAY o) woolen RETURN] [STANDARD | [NEXT Click TEST. You will hear a test tone from the speakers in the following order. The speaker emitting the test tone is short irt red on the SURROUND EDIT menu.
PlaybackiRecording Selecting a Component Yo can listen Lo or watch a connected component by clicking on the component in the on-screen display Before you begin, make sure you have: * Registered the IR codes for the connected components (see pages 17 o 21}, » Turned MASTER VOL on the front panel to the leftmost position (0) to avid damaging your speakers. « Set the Auto Play function to ON. (The factory setting is ON, see gaps 44.) « Selected the appropriate speaker system (se¢ page 10).
PlaybackiRecording To tun off the selected component Click in the bottom left comer. To tum on the compartment, fallow steps 1 03, To turn off ali components Press SYSTEM OFF (for USA and Canadian models or ALL OFF (for other models) un the remote control. To mute the sound Click [F]. The icon changes to (8], “MUTING” appears n the display on the front panel. To tum the sound back on, click on the icon again.
PlaybackiRecording 0th Watching TV or Video Programs Use the TV tuner built-in o the VCR to watch TV programs; otherwise, the tin-screen display will change 0 a TV program when you switch channels, Also, set the VCR’s TV tuner to skip channels where there is no broadcast s that an image is always displayed on the TV screen; otherwise, the on-screen display will be distorted. Before you begin, make sure you have: * Connected your TV and VCR to the receiver (see pages 110 12).
PlaybackiRecording Tuning and Presetting Radio Stations The receiver lets you directly enter a station's frequency using the number buttons (Direct Tuning). You can also tune a station by scanning stations (Automatic Turing), and by selecting preset stations {Preset Tuning; see page 0. 1 Click FUNCTION in the main menu, then click TUNER. 2 Click FM/AM to select FM or AM, then slick SUE.
PlaybackiRecording Presetting the radio stations ‘The receiver car store a total stations. You can store up to 10 stations in three different “pages”: A, Band C, and recall them Eater with simple click. You can also assign names 0 the preset stations (see page 43), 1 Tune in the station you want. 2 Click LIST, The memory list appears. [ LET] Taus] BERTHS (] Tz FRd Accessorize vowel 2] 3 Click A B C repeatedly to select the page you want, 4 Click MEMORY. MEMORY turns red.
PlaybackiRecording Recording You can control bath playback and recording components using the receiver display. If necessary, see the instructions of your recording component. M Recording to audio tape or MD 1 Click FUNCTION i the main mere. 2 Click the playback component you want (e, Dy 3 Click sUB, 4 ¢ ek REC EDIT. DG T BASKET TO 8 Kit }:9: :fi bH_ [ENTER b EXIT ST e | (SB[ Tunes) [63) oxd 5 Click a recording component (e g, TAPE). )] BT The control butters for both components appear.
Playback/Recording M Recording other components to video tape 1 Click FUNCTION int the main menu. 2 Click the video playback component you want (VCR 1, VCR 2, LD/DVD, etc.). 3 Click REC. (It you selected LD/DVD or TV/DES® in step 2 clink SUB.) [EuB] USER] ®1[v 4 Click REC EDIT. {1 you selected LD/DVD or TV/DBS* in step 2 click REC EDIT in the sub menu.} [ ol FSLIC T User] CANCEL 5 Click a recording component VIDEO 2). BT The contra buttons for both components appear.
Sound Adjustment Using the Pr-programmed Sound Fields “The sound fields let you select a sound characteristic to enhance the type of programs of music you are listening to. “To make the most out of this feature, we recommend that you connect center and /or rear speakers, Sound fields for S TR-DE1015G Genre Mode Surround affect DOLBY? NORMAL SURROUND Decades programs processed with Dolby Surround, ENHANCED SURROUND Additional output from tear speakers when decoding Dolby Surround programs.
Sound Adjustment SPORTS ARENA Reproduces the feeling of a large concert arena, Great for sock and ROFL STADIUM Reproduces the fowling of a large open-air stadium, Great for electric sounds. GAME GAME Obtains maximum audio impact from video game software.
Sound Adjustment Sand fields for S TR-DER15G and S TR-DT60Z Genre Mode Surround effect FRO LOGIC" PRO LOGIC Decodes programs processed with Dolby Surround. ENHANCED FRO LOGIC Additional output from rear speakers when decoding Dolby Surround programs. MOVIE CINEMA STUDIO A Reproduces the sound characteristics of the Sony Pict ares Entertainment “Cary Grant Theater” cinema production studio.
RUT Tt Selecting the sound fields 1 While playing a component, click SOUND in the main menu. FUNCTION T W 11 _rems [T TIT] Tissue J User] <) TEASEL £M 102 MHz creole = | 2 Click 2 sound field genre, then click MODE repeatedly until the mode you want appears. See “Sound fields, . .* charts on pages 33 and 33. W S TR-DE1015G TN 500ND L SERE SOUND FIELD « 1| BASS BOOST DEFECT PASS £Q SURE} [BENT W S TR-DEB15G and S TR-D7602 FUNCTION §/ SOUND \__SETUP. PROLOGUE [ SPRITE MOVIE.
Sound Adjustment e~ Customizing the Sound Fields Each sound field is composed of a tone parameter {bass treble) and surround sound parameters — variables of sound that create the sound mage. You can customize the sound fields by adjusting some of he sound parameters (tone and /o7 surround sound parameters) to suit your listening situation. Also, since this receiver uses Digital Signal Processing (SPY, vou can adjust the sound parameters electronically.
Sound Adjustment Notes * All sound fields ean be used with Dolby Digital (AC-3) sand sources. * The EFFECT parameter allows you to adjust the overall presence of the downs field.
Sound Adjustment To reset the equalizer to the factory settings Click STANDARD. Note You may hear some noise as you adjust the parameters. Adjusting the tone parameter (S TR-DE815G and S TR-D7602) Adjust the tame {bass or treble} of the front, center and rear speakers for optimum sound. You can adjust the tone of all sound fields. 1 While playing a component, slick SOUND in the main men, 2 Click 2 sound field genre, then click MODE repeatedly anti the mode you want appears.
Sound Adjustment «Seat position simulation (SEAT) (FRONT/REAR and LEFT/RIGHT) H you sit in the front of 2 room, you hear mare direct sound Eros the front speakers. As you move to the rear, the reflected sound increases. Similarly, the reflected sound changes when you move from left 1o sight, and vice versa ‘The FRONT/REAR and LEFT/RIGHT parameters fet you control the balance of direct and reflected sound ta simulate your listening position.
nal Operations and Set Registering Desired Components (User IR setting) Use the USER IR CODE SETTING menu to register any IR codes that could not be registered in “Registering Audi and Video Components” on page 19. By registering User IR codes, you can control varsity of appliances (stitch as air conditioners) as well as audio/ video components. You can register up to 20 User IR codes 1 Click SETUP in the main menu to display the SETUP menu, then click USER IR Function [ [ SUNG T/ sere BT DUNG __INDEX.
Additional Operations and Settings Notes * If the AC power cord is disconnected for about two weeks, the registered TR cuds will be cleared. “ALL CLEAR!” will appear on the TV screen the nest time you tum on the receiver. * The power switch on some air conditioners use twn independent IR codes, ever when there s only one switch. 1 you cannot turn the air conditioner off with the IR code registered for the on/ off switch, repeat the procedure and register the on and off 1R codes separately.
44 Additional Operations and Settings Playing Components Automatically (Auto Play) The Auto Play function lets you sét the receiver to start playing the components immediately after they are selected from the FUNCTION SELECT menu. The receiver comes from the factory with Auto Play set to on. 1 Click SETUP in the main menu fo display the SETUP menu, then click OSD SETUP.
additional Operations and Settings R Starting Several Components in Sequence Automatically (Macro Play) ’ The Macro Play function lets you link several IR codes in a sequential order as a single command. The receiver provides 2 pages (MACRO T and 2). You can specify the registered IR codes for each page. Setting the sequence of IR codes 1 Click SETUP in the main menu to display the SETUP men, then click MACRO PLAY. FUNCTION [ SOUND §7 ™ SETUP MEET FURC__TRGEX T SET 57 INDEX USER A TONER.
46 Additional Operations and Settings 000U Adjusting the Sensitivity of the Remote You can select Fromm five sensitivity levels that determine the speed af which the pointer moves 1 Click SETUP in the main men to display the SETUP menu, then click OSD STUD, 2 Click FEELING select the sensitivity level you want. The higher the number, the faster the speed G50 BETTER »AUTO PLAY o oFF ®18 OUTPUT SONGFEST.
* To select the display type, click SEE THROUGH {ON or OFF} and LANGUAGE {ENGLISH, FRENCH or GERMAN). SEE-THROUGH: When st to OFF, the display appears in the factory-set color. When set to ON.
Trey ] ns and Settings R — Using the Sleep Timer Operating a CD Changer You can set the receiver to turn off automatically at a Downloading the CD name data in a Sony time you specify. €D changer with a CTR A1 jack 1 Click SETUP in the main men to display the You cart download all of the CI name data in a Sony SETUP menu, then click SLEEP TIMER. CB changer that is equipped with a CTR Al jack, thus saving you the trouble of adding names one by one.
Additional Operations and Settings Indexing a €D You can specify the names up to 12 characters for each €O {up to 200 discs) ar group of discs in a CD changer. 1 Click SETUP in the man menu, then click CD INDEX. 2+ To name a disc, click TITLE. And then Click display the number of the disc to be named, then click the disc, TEX. * To name a group, click GROUP, then slick the group to be named. ST 3 Create the new name by clicking each character. The name is automatically stored.
50 Additional Operations and Settings Searching for a CD quickly 1 Click FUNCTION i the main men, then click B, 2 Click LIST. sus] [USER search in alphabetical order 1 Click ALPHABET to display the discs in alphabetical over, 2 Click the disc, If the disc you want is not displayed, click search using the group names 1 Lick GROUP.
Front Panel Operations (Remote Short-cuts: USA and Canada only) Front Panel Descriptions You can control the receiver using the front panel instead of the remote. For details of the operations, sce the pages in parenthesis. ] POWER switch 3] SUR indicator (56) EQ indicator (S TR-DEI015G) {55) TONE indicator {S TR-DEBISG / D7607) (56 INDEX indicator (59) i Digital Processing Controls 1 IR emitter (4} FUNCTION indicators | DISCRETE indicator (S TR-DET015G) (36) 5.
Front Panel Operations (Remote Short-cuts: USA and Canada only) U WIDE MODE (29) Remote Descriptions iz Disc s MULCTED : Press repeatedly to skip between discs. M USA and Canada . i3 bunions €D : searches tracks (Forward or backward) Tape, MD, VCR, LD : fast forwards or rewinds 1t P buttons skips tracks. 18 »€O, Tape, starts play. 8 n €D, Tape, MD, LD, VCR : pauses play ot record {also starts recording with components in record standby). a €D, Tape, MD, LD, VCR * stops play.
Front Panel Operations (Remote Short-cuts: USA and Canada only) L ] Selecting a Component For the an-screen operations, see page 26. 1 Press POWER to turn on the receiver, then press VIDEO FUNCTION or AUDIO FUNCTION repeatedly until the component you want appears in the display.
54 Front Panel Operations (Remote Short-cuts: USA and Canada only) Selecting a component directly from the remote control {USA and Canada only) 1 Press one of the SYSTEM CONTROL FUNCTION buttons to select the component you want to use.
Front Panel Operations (Remote Short-cuts: USA and Canada only) e Recording For the on-serene operations, see page 31. 1 Press VIDEO FUNCTION ar AUDIO FUNCTION repeatedly to select the playback component you want to retard. 2 Insert blank tape into the recording component and adjust the recording level, if necessary. 3 Start recording on the recording component, then start playing the playback component To stop recording Stop both components.
56 Front Panel Operations (Remote Short 4 Use digital processing central buttons adjust the level, then press select the frequency (Heinz. You can adjust the level greps. 5 Repeat steps 3 and 4 to make all necessary adjustments. To adjust the tone parameters {S TR-DEB15G / D76027) For the on-screen operations, see page 39. 1 Start playing a component, then select the sound field you want to adjust, 2 Press DPC MODE repeatedly until the TONE indicator lights up.
Front Panel Operations (Remote Short-cuts: USA and Canada L Dynamic range compression ratio Initial setting is :IRONMONGER.
58 Front Panel Operations (Remote Short-cuts: USA and Canada only) Set up parameters (S TR-DE1015G) W SPEAKER SETUP {see pages 22 to 23 for details) Front speaker Initial setting is ; FRONT 5P, (LORE) Center speaker Initial setting is : CENTER 5P [LARGE] Rear speaker Initial setting is : REAR 5P [LORE] Rear speaker place Initial setting is < REAR 5P {S10E) Sub woofer Initial resting is SUB WOOFER { YES | B FUNCTION HOOKUP VIDEO, VIDEO, LD/DVD, TV/DBS, TAPE, DATIVE, €D, PHONON Initial setting is < COMMENT (S
Front Panel Operations (Remote Short-cuts: USa and Canada only) Set up parameters {S TR-DE815G / D7602) Canter mode Initial setting is : CENTER INDRA} See page 24 for details. W DISPLAY set up Firmer label This setting lots you select brightness of the display on the tron panel. * You can select between four different settings. Control A1 mode Initial setting is : CTR A1 AUTO] This setting lets you specify the display mode for Contort AT components.
62 additional Information Severe hum or anise is heard. = Check that the speakers and components are connected securely. b Check that the connecting cords are away from a transformer o motor, and at least 10 feet (3 meters) away from a TV stork fluorescent light. > Place-your TV away from the audit components. b Make sure you connect a ground wire to the antenna ground terminal wb The plugs and jacks are dirty. Wipe them with a cloth slightly moistened with alcohol Na sound is heard from the center speaker.
Additional Information Troubleshooting 1 you run into any problems using this receiver, use the following list First, check that the power cord is connected trimly Should any problem persist, consult your nearest Sony dealer Power The T¥ turns off when you turn on the receiver with the cremate, w» Make sure that the TV is off when you turn on the receiver with the remote. The component turns off when you defect a component with the remote w# The component was turned on by another remote.
Additional information R H 1 Index Hookups AC power rod 14 AM/FM antennas audio components § AL-3.
Glossary L Center mode Stung of speakers o entrance Dolby frg Topic Surround made. To abstain the best possible surround sound. select on uf the four center grades (WIDE, NORMAL, PHANTOM or § CH LOGIC) according to our speaker system, Dolby Pro Logic Surround Decoding system of Dolby Surround sound standardized in TV programs and movies.
60 Front Panel Operations (Remote Short-cuts: USA and Canada only) Playing Audio Components Without the TV (Flasher) {except for USA and Canada) Using the flasher function, you can control components without using the TV's an-screen display. Instead, you ase the remote and the display on the front panel of the Receiver. 1 Press the FLASHER but tort on the remote to turn off the on-screen display. T you ave glistering to an audio source the TV turns off automatically.