3-810-995-22(1) Getting Started FM Stereo FM-AM Receiver Operating Instructions STR-DE305 © 1996 by Sony Corporation 1
Getting Started WARNING To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture. - 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.
Getting Started For detailed safety precautions, see the “IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS” leaflet. TABLE OF CONTENTS If you have any question or problem concerning your receiver, please consult your nearest Sony dealer. Getting Started About This Manual The instructions in this manual describe the controls on the receiver. You can also use the controls on the remote if they have the same or similar names as those on the receiver. • A “Quick Reference Guide” is supplied on the back cover.
Getting Started Unpacking Hookup Overview Check that you received the following items with the receiver: • FM wire antenna (1) • AM loop antenna (1) • Remote controller (remote) (1) • Size AA (R6) batteries (2) The receiver allows you to connect and control the following audio components. Follow the hookup procedures for the components that you want to connect to the receiver on the pages specified. To learn the locations and names of each jack, see “Rear Panel Descriptions” on page 14.
Getting Started Connecting a ground wire Antenna Hookups To prevent hum, connect a ground wire (not supplied) to the y ground terminal. If you’ve connected an outdoor antenna, be sure to connect the ground for lightning protection. Overview This section describes how to connect AM and FM antennas to the receiver. If you want to receive radio broadcasts with the receiver, complete these connections first, then go to the following pages. For specific locations of the terminals, see the illustration below.
Getting Started Hookups Speaker System Hookups The arrow ç indicates signal flow. CD player Receiver CD player CD OUTPUT IN LINE L This section describes how to connect your speakers to the receiver. For specific locations of the terminals, see the illustration below. L R Turntable Overview R Receiver Turntable PHONO OUTPUT IN FRONT SPEAKERS A LINE L L R R • If your turntable has an earth lead To prevent hum, connect the earth lead to the y ground terminal on the receiver.
Getting Started Selecting the speaker system To drive the speakers, select the speaker system as follows: To drive Depress SPEAKERS button Speaker system A (connected to the FRONT SPEAKERS A terminals) A Speaker system B (connected to the FRONT SPEAKERS B terminals) B Both speaker systems A and B (series connection) A+B AC Hookups Connecting the AC power cord Connect the AC power cord from this receiver and from your audio/video components to a wall outlet.
Receiver Operations Selecting a Component To listen to a connected component, first select the function on the receiver or with the remote. Before you begin, make sure you have: • Connected all components securely and correctly as indicated on pages 5 to 7. • Turned VOLUME to the leftmost position (0) to avoid damaging your speakers. POWER To Do this Mute the sound Press MUTING on the remote. Press again to restore the sound Reinforce the bass Press BASS BOOST to turn on the BASS BOOST indicator.
Receiver Operations If an FM stereo program is distorted Receiving Broadcasts The STEREO indicator flashes. Press FM MODE to change to monaural (MONO). You will not have the stereo effect but the distortion will be reduced. To return to stereo mode, press this button again. This receiver lets you enter a station’s frequency directly by using the numeric buttons (direct tuning).
Receiver Operations Presetting Radio Stations You’ll most likely want to preset the receiver with the radio stations you listen to often so that you don’t have to tune in the station every time. The receiver can store a total of 30 FM or AM stations. You can store the stations on preset numbers combining 3 characters (A, B, C) and numbers (0 - 9). For example, you can store a station as preset number A1, B6 or C9, etc.
Receiver Operations Recording This receiver makes it easy to record to and from the components connected to the receiver. You don’t have to connect playback and recording components directly: once you select a program source on the receiver, you can record and edit as you normally would using the controls on each component. Before you begin, make sure you’ve connected all components properly.
Additional Information Troubleshooting If you experience any of the following difficulties while using the receiver, use this troubleshooting guide to help you remedy the problem. Should any problem persist, consult your nearest Sony dealer. There’s no sound or only a very low-level sound is heard. / Check that the speakers and components are connected securely. / Make sure you select the correct component on the receiver. / Make sure you set the SPEAKERS selector correctly.
Additional Information FM tuner section General Specifications Tuning range 87.5 - 108.0 MHz System Audio power specifications Antenna terminals 75 ohms, unbalanced 300 ohms, unbalanced Sensitivity Mono: 18.3 dBf, 4.5 µV Stereo: 38.
Index A, B S P Adjusting tone 8 volume 8 Antenna hookups 5 Audio/video component hookups 5, 6 Automatic tuning 9 Scanning preset stations 10 radio stations 9 Selecting a program source 8 Speakers connection 6, 7 impedance 13 selecting speaker system 7 Storing radio stations. See Presetting Presetting radio stations 10 Preset tuning 10 Program source selecting 8 Q Quick reference guide Back cover C Connecting.
Remote Button Descriptions For buttons not described on previous pages and buttons with names different from the buttons on the main unit. Remote Button Operates Function PRESET +/– Receiver Scans and selects preset stations. D. SKIP CD player Skips discs (CD player with multi-disc changer only.) 0 / ) Tape deck Fastforwards or rewinds. = / + CD player/ MD recorder Skips tracks. P CD player/MD Pauses play or record. recorder (Also starts recording with components in record standby.
Quick Reference Guide Receiving Broadcasts Presetting Radio Stations (direct tuning) Example: Presetting a station as A7 Example: Receiving FM 102.50 MHz Selecting a Component Example: Playing a CD CD TUNER TUNER v v v FM/AM Tune in the station you want. v v Start playing. Select FM. v Turn on the CD player. MEMORY DIRECT v v 1 0 SHIFT 2 5 Select A.
