SON'Y: 3-859-657-22(2) FM Stereo FM-AM Receiver Operating Instructions STR-DE515 STR-DE415 STR-DE315 STR-D460Z STR-D360Z © 1997 by Sony Corporation
- WARNING Reorient or relocate the recelving Precautions antenna Increase the separation equipment To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture. - Connect on and between receiver the equipment a circuit different which the receiver - Consult the dealer radio/TV the into from an outlet that is connected and have it checked by qualified personnel before operating it any further. or an experienced technician for help.
For detailed safety precautions, "IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS" see the leaflet. If you have any question or problem concerning your receiver, please consult your nearest Sony dealer. in this manua] OF CONTENTS Getting Started 4 Unpacking Hookup Overview Antenna Hookups Audio Component About This Manual The instructions TABLE are for models STR-DE515, STR-DE415,STRDE315, STR- D460Z and STR-D360Z.
Unpacking Check Hookup Overview that you received the following items with the receiverl The receiver following • FM wire antenna (1) hookup • AM loop antenna • Remote controller (1) (remote) to connect • Size AA (R6) batteries (!) learn (2) Panel Inserting batteries into the remote Insert two size AA (R6) batteries allows you to connect audio/video procedures control the locations and the that you Descriptions" on the pages names on page the Follow for the components to
"_" If you have poor AM reception Antenna Hookups CoiInect a 20 to 50 ft. (6 to 15-meter) insulated wire (not supplied) to the AM antenna terminal in addition to the AM loop antenna Try to extend the wire outdoors and Overview keep it horizontal. This section antennas describes to the receiver. broadcasts with how to connect If you the receiver, want complete AM and to receive FM radio these connections first, then go to the following pages.
Hookups The arrow For optimum surround sound speakers as shown below. _ indicates CD player signal effect, place flow. Receiver your Rear speaker CD player 45 ° 60 - 9_ Turntable Receiver What cords will I need? Turntable Speaker SIR-DE315 cord (not supplied) US) (*) Cexcept _. _ (+) (_) _ _ (-) Twist the stripped • if your turntable ends of the cord about 2/3 inch (15 ram). Be sure to match the speaker cord to the appropriate terminal on the components: + to + and - to -.
"_lf ";_lf you have an addifiona front speaker system Connect them to the FRONT SPEAKERS B te_minab. • Video cable (not supplied) (t for a _ Yellow =_ your TV monitor uses separate speakers You can cormect one of them to the SURROUND Hookups SPEAKER CENTER terminals The arrow Logic Surround sound for use with Dolby pro (see page 15). _ To drive follows: the speakers, select radiates signal system flow.
Where do I go next? Go otl to thc _w.\'t section1 to conm, ct the AC power cord a_id colilplete your home thc_tl'r system. AC Hookups Selecting a Component To listen to or watch a connected select the tunction on the receiver component, first or with the remote. Before you begin, have: • Connected indicated • Turned Connectingthe AC power cord Connect from the AC power your cord audio/video from MASTER (0) to avoid this receiver components make sure you all components on pages 5 to 8.
To Press Do this Mute tEe sound Reinlorce Press MUTING on the remote. Press again to _x_store the sound the bass Adjust Turn the BALANCE left br right.
Operating one component while using [] another (BackgroundOperation) Changing the factory setting of a function button LJLI : You can temporality operate other components listening to or watching a program. NurnQricbutton$-- u _.. o 0 while 0 _ _1 BACKGROUNO-- 1 _ If the factory settings of the FUNCTION buttons (page 9) don't match your system components, you can change them.
6 Receiving Broadcasts When you tune in AM stations, direction of the AM loop adjust antenna the for optimum reception• This receiver directly you lets you enter a station's by using the numeric know the frequency don't see "Receiving (automatic broadcasts tuning)" frequency buttons (direct of the station by scanning tuning).
f ra'i, r. E ,'r-mrnn Presetting Radio Stations To change a preset station You'll most radio stations likely you want to preset listen to often Preset the receiver so that with you don't the Note have If the AC power to tune in the station every time. The receiver can store a total of 30 FM or AM stations You can store tbe stations on preset B, C) and station numbers numbers as preset combining 3 characters (0 - 9).
Recording on a video tape 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. You can record TV program or digital broadcasting system using the receiver. You can also add audio from a variety of audio sources when editing a video tape.
STR-DE415/DE315/D360Z Choosing a Surround Mode only PRO LOGIC* _ C. STUDIO _ HALL / You can take advantage selecting modes of surround one of the three sound pre-programmed simply * "DOLBY" appears in the display. by °* "S HALL" surround according to the type of music you wish to pIay. SURROUND MODE SURROUND ONIOFF and "L HALL" appears in the display. To turn off surround sound Press SURROUND ON/OFF.
Getting the Most Out of Dolby Pro Logic Surround Sound To obtain the best possible Dolby Pro Logic Surround sound, first select the center mode according to the speaker system you have, Then, adjust each speaker volume and delay time.
Adjusting the delay time Adjusting the speaker volume [] The test tone speakers equal feature lets you set the volume to the same performance, speaker Using level. (if all of your you don't have of your speakers to adjust have the volume) the controls volume level from on the remote lets you adjust your position listening the You can make the surround M (20 mS), and L 130 mS).
Radio stations cannot be tuned in. ,-b Troubleshooting If you experience using help any of the following the receiver, you persist, use this remedy troubleshooting the problen',. consult your difficulties nearest Should Sony guide while securely. outdoor to The signal that the speakers and components select the correct Make set the SPEAKERS correctly.
Dynamic power output Specifications Usable sensitivity 11.2 dBf, 2 pV (IHF) 150 W + 150 W STP. DE415/D360Z: 145 W + 145W gin Mono: 76dB Stereo: 70 dB STR-DE315: Hamlonic distortion Mono: Stereo: 03 0.
AC outlets • US MODEL: I switched, Max total AUSTRALIAN I switched, PHANTOM Preset nlode if you have front and rear speakers but no center speaker The sound of the center channel is output from the front speakers MODEL: total mode Se]_-t PHANTOM 120 W/IA of the statiuns, you stations Each Front speaker {L) 17 x 5 r/_ x 11 _/8 inches (430 x 148 x 295 ram) Mass(Approx.
A,B Antenna hookups Audio component 6 Automatic Background Hookups AC power cord antennas 5 audio components overview 4 16 5 hookups tuning 11 operation Scanning preset stations radio stations 8 5,6 speakers 6, 7 video component 5, NORMALmode 7 15,19 P Center mode 15, 19 NORMAL mode 15,19 PHANTOM mode 15, 19 3 CH LOGIC mode 15, 19 WIDE mode 15, 19 Connecting.
STR-DE515/DE415/D460Z/D360Z [] [] [] [] [] ANTENNA [] _ ground terminal (AM/FM) [] PHONO [] 5.
For buttons on previous pages and buttons with names different from the buttons on the main unit, Remote Button Operates Function Remote Button Operates Function o-9 Receiver Selects preset numbers RMS DIRECTION Tape deck CD player/MD recorder/DVD player Selects track numbers 0 selects track 10 Selects tape direction (for tape decks with the RMS* function / RMS CLEAR Tape deck TV/VCR/DBS Selects channel Clears RMS* program Ifor tape decks with the RMS fonction I >10 CD player/
Receiving Broadcasts (direct tuning) Presetting Radio Stations Selecting a Component Example: ReceivingFM 102.50 MHz Example: Presetting a station as A7 Example 1:Playing a CD I, 4 Turn on the CD player. 4 FM Tune in the station you want, Select FM. Start playing. ,I, • MEMOR_ Example 2: Watching a video tape 4 S_IIFI Display Turn on the VCR. Start playing.
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