4-245-327-16(1) 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. STR-DE595 STR-DE495 © 2003 Sony Corporation Serial No.
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.
Table of Contents Preset tuning ........................................ 30 Using the Radio Data System (RDS)2) .............................. 32 List of Button Locations and Reference Pages Main unit ............................................... 5 Other Operations Hooking Up the Components Naming preset stations and program sources ........................................... 34 Recording ............................................ 34 Using the Sleep Timer .........................
About This Manual Note for the supplied remote The instructions in this manual are for models STR-DE595 and STR-DE495. Check your model number by looking at the lower right corner of the front panel. In this manual, the STR-DE595 is used for illustration purposes unless stated otherwise. Any difference in operation is clearly indicated in the text, for example, “STR-DE595 only”.
List of Button Locations and Reference Pages Illustration number Use this page to find the location of buttons that are mentioned in the text. 2 (22, 32, 43) DISPLAY R R Name of button/part Reference page Main unit ALPHABETICAL ORDER M–O A–L A.F.D.
Hooking Up the Components Required cords The following optional connection cords A – G are required when you hook up the components (pages 8–11). A Audio cord (not supplied) F Monaural audio cord (not supplied) White (L) Red (R) B Audio/video cord (not supplied) Yellow (video) White (L/audio) Red (R/audio) C Video cord (not supplied) Yellow Black Tip Audio cord A can be torn into two monaural audio cords F.
Antenna hookups FM wire antenna (supplied) ANTENNA DIGITAL OPTICAL VIDEO 2 IN MONITOR AM y CD/ SACD IN VIDEO IN VIDEO IN VIDEO OUT VIDEO IN VIDEO OUT Hooking Up the Components AM loop antenna (supplied) DVD IN COAXIAL L L L L L AUDIO OUT CENTER R SUB IN R OUT R IN FRONT SURROUND WOOFER CD/SACD MD/TAPE MULTI CH IN AUDIO IN R AUDIO IN AUDIO OUT R AUDIO IN DVD VIDEO 2 VIDEO 1 SUB WOOFER * * The shape of the connector varies depending on the area code.
Audio component hookups MD/Tape deck INPUT OUTPUT LINE LINE L A A ç R ç OUT IN ANTENNA DIGITAL OPTICAL VIDEO 2 IN MONITOR AM y CD/ SACD IN VIDEO IN VIDEO IN VIDEO OUT VIDEO IN VIDEO OUT DVD IN COAXIAL L L L L L AUDIO OUT CENTER R SUB IN R OUT R IN FRONT SURROUND WOOFER CD/SACD MD/TAPE MULTI CH IN A OUTPUT LINE L R CD or Super Audio CD* player * STR-DE595 only.
Video component hookups DVD player COMPONENT VIDEO* VIDEO OUT B G ANTENNA DIGITAL Y OPTICAL VIDEO 2 IN MONITOR AM PB/B—Y y PR/R—Y CD/ SACD IN VIDEO IN VIDEO IN VIDEO OUT VIDEO IN VIDEO OUT DVD IN VIDEO 2 MONITOR IN OUT COMPONENT VIDEO DVD IN R COAXIAL L L L L R + + AUDIO OUT CENTER MULTI CH IN AUDIO OUT R AUDIO IN DVD VIDEO 2 VIDEO 1 Ç Ç OUT IN AUDIO IN R AUDIO IN Ç R SUB IN R OUT R IN FRONT SURROUND WOOFER CD/SACD MD/TAPE B B R SUB WOOFER VIDEO IN VIDEO OUT A
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, five speakers (two front speakers, two surround speakers, and a center speaker) and a sub woofer are required. Notes • All the OPTICAL and COAXIAL jacks are compatible with 96 kHz, 48 kHz, 44.1 kHz and 32 kHz sampling frequencies.
Multi channel input hookups STR-DE595 only To fully enjoy multi channel surround sound, five speakers (two front speakers, two surround speakers, and a center speaker) and a sub woofer are required. 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.
Other hookups AC power cord Y PB/B–Y PR/R–Y DVD IN VIDEO 2 MONITOR OUT IN b COMPONENT VIDEO R L + – R R + + – – L R L + + + – – R FRONT B L L FRONT A – R CENTER To a wall outlet L SURROUND SPEAKERS IMPEDANCE USE 8-16Ω 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.
Hooking Up and Setting Up the Speaker System Speaker system hookups Required cords A Speaker cords (not supplied) B Monaural audio cord (not supplied) Hooking Up and Setting Up the Speaker System (+) Black (–) Active sub woofer Front speaker A (R) Front speaker A (L) INPUT AUDIO IN E e e E B A A Y MONITOR PB/B–Y PR/R–Y VIDEO OUT DVD IN VIDEO 2 MONITOR OUT IN COMPONENT VIDEO R L R L R L + + + + + + – – – – – – AUDIO OUT R SUB WOOFER L R FRONT B A E L FRONT A R CE
Speaker system hookup (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. Stripped cords are touching each other due to excessive removal of insulation.
Performing initial setup operations Tip To check the audio output during settings (to set up while outputting the sound), check the connection (page 20). 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 page 47. See pages 15–20 for speaker settings and pages 35–36 for other settings.
Multi channel surround setup (continued) When placing surround speakers behind you (wide room) Tip The setting for Micro Satellite Speaker (MICRO SP.) has been programmed to optimize the sound balance. If you use Sony’s Micro Satellite Speakers, select “MICRO SP.”. Caution B A When you use Micro Satellite Speakers and the speaker size is set to “LARGE”, you may not obtain the correct soundstage. The speaker may also be damaged at high volume position.
x Sub woofer selection ( SW S.W. 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. R XXXXX) x Front speaker size ( L • If you connect large speakers that will effectively reproduce bass frequencies, select “LARGE”. Normally, select “LARGE”.
Multi channel surround setup (continued) Tip Tip Internally, the LARGE and SMALL settings for each speaker determine whether 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.
x Surround speaker placement ( PL. XXXX)* SL SR This parameter lets you specify the height of your surround speakers for proper implementation of the Digital Cinema Sound surround modes. Refer to the illustration below. • Select “PL. HIGH” if the location of your surround speakers corresponds to section B. B B 60 A A 30 * These parameters are not available when “Surround speaker size ( SL SR )” is set to “NO”.
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 ?/1 on the remote to turn on the receiver. 2 Press TEST TONE on the remote. “T. TONE” appears in the display and you will hear the test tone from each speaker in sequence.
Basic Operations Selecting the component Input Selector buttons Select To OPT IN Specify the digital audio signals input to the DIGITAL OPTICAL input jacks. ANALOG Specify the analog audio signals input to the AUDIO IN (L/R) jacks. Press the input selector button to select the component you want to use. Press Note VCR VIDEO 1 or VIDEO 2 Satellite tuner VIDEO 2 When the 96 kHz digital signal is input, the tone, sound field and surround effects do not function.
Selecting the component (continued) PHONES Use to connect headphones. DIMMER • When the headphones are connected, speaker output is automatically canceled and “SP” (STR-DE495 only) or “SP A” and “SP B” (STR-DE595 only) do not light up in the display. Press DIMMER repeatedly to adjust the brightness of the display (3 steps). However, when you press any button, the display becomes the brightest setting temporary.
Enjoying Surround Sound You can take advantage of surround sound simply by selecting one of the receiver’s preprogrammed 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 your speakers.
Enjoying higher fidelity sound (continued) Selecting a sound field Enjoying stereo sound in multi channel (Dolby Pro Logic ) This receiver incorporates with Dolby Pro Logic II which has movie mode and music mode, and the receiver can reproduce the 2 channel sound in 5.1 channel through Dolby Pro Logic II. Press A.F.D. repeatedly to select “DOLBY PL”, “PL MOV” or “PL You can enjoy surround sound simply by selecting one of the pre-programmed sound fields according to the program you want to listen to.
x C.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. 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. x C.ST.
Understanding the multi channel surround displays 1 2 3 4 SP SP A SP B aDIGITAL OPT COAX L SW SL qf C R 5 6 8 a PRO LOGIC II DTS D.RANGE STEREO MONO RDS MEMORY SLEEP LFE S SR qs qa 0 9 qd 1 SW: Lights up when sub woofer selection is set to “YES” (page 17) and the audio signal is output from the SUB WOOFER jacks. 2 SP*: (STR-DE495 only) Lights up when you turn on the receiver. 3 SP A*: (STR-DE595 only) Lights up when you select to drive Speaker System A.
qd LFE: Lights up when the disc being played back contains the LFE (Low Frequency Effect) channel and when the sound of the LFE channel signal is actually being reproduced. qf Playback 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 “C.ST.EX”, the receiver adds reverberation based on the source sound.
Customizing sound field (continued) Adjusting the tone parameters Front balance ( The TONE menu contains parameters that let you adjust the tone of the front speakers for optimum sound. The settings are applied to all sound fields. L R BAL. L/R XX) Lets you adjust the balance between front left and right speakers. Center level (CTR XXX dB) Lets you adjust the level of the center speaker. Surround left level (SUR.L. XXX dB) Lets you adjust the level of the surround left speaker.
Receiving Broadcasts Notes Before receiving broadcasts, make sure you have connected FM and AM antennas to the receiver (page 7). Storing FM stations automatically (AUTOBETICAL) (Models of area code CEL, CEK only) If you want to store FM or AM stations one by one, see “Presetting radio stations” on page 31. 1 Press ?/1 to turn off the receiver. 2 Hold down MEMORY and press ?/1 to turn the receiver back on.
Direct tuning (continued) Automatic tuning 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. 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 Press TUNER FM/AM repeatedly to select the FM or AM band. The last received station is tuned in.
Presetting radio stations Tuning to preset stations 1 Press TUNER FM/AM. You can tune the preset stations by either of the following two ways. The last received station is tuned in. 2 Tune in the station that you want to preset using Direct Tuning (page 29) or Automatic Tuning (page 30). 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. nA1˜A2˜...
Using the Radio Data System (RDS) (Models of area code CEL, CEK only) This receiver also allows you to use RDS (Radio Data System), which enables radio stations to send additional information along with the regular program signal. Note that RDS is operable only for FM stations.* * Not all FM stations provide RDS service, nor do they provide the same types of services. If you are not familiar with the RDS services in your area, check with your local radio stations for details.
Description of program types Program type indication Description Program type indication PHONE IN Programs where members of the public express their views by phone or in a public forum TRAVEL Programs about travel. Not for announcements that are located by TP/TA LEISURE Programs on recreational activities such as gardening, fishing, cooking, etc.
Other Operations 4 Press ENTER. 5 Repeat steps 2 to 4 to assign index Naming preset stations and program sources name for another station or program source. 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.
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) for recording.
Adjustments using the SET UP menu (continued) x Decode priority (DEC. XXXX) Sets the appropriate decoding for incoming digital signals. • PCM priority mode (DEC. PCM) Use to enjoy playback from audio CD (PCM) and DVD. When used with media other than CD or DVD, you may experience noise. If this happens, switch to AUTO mode. • AUTO mode (DEC. AUTO) Use to enjoy playback from audio CD (PCM), DVD, DTS-CD and DTS-LD sources.
Operations Using the Remote RM-U306A You can use the remote RM-U306A to operate the components in your system. Before you use your remote Remote button description AV ?/1 SLEEP ?/1 SYSTEM STANDBY Inserting batteries into the remote VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 MD/TAPE CD TUNER TOP MENU Insert R6 (size-AA) batteries with the + and – properly oriented in the battery compartment. When using the remote, point it at the remote sensor g on the receiver.
Remote button description (continued) Remote Button Operations Function VIDEO 1 Receiver To watch VCR. (VTR mode 3) VIDEO 2 Receiver To watch VCR. (VTR mode 1) DVD Receiver To watch DVD. MD/TAPE Receiver 38GB To listen to Minidisc or audio tape. CD Receiver To listen to compact disc. TUNER Receiver To listen to radio programs. SHIFT Receiver Press repeatedly to select a memory page for presetting radio stations or tuning to preset stations. D.
Operations Function Remote Button Operations Function ENTER TV/VCR/ Satellite tuner/ LD player/ MD deck/ DAT deck/ Tape deck After selecting a channel, disc or track using the numeric buttons, press to enter the value. X VCR/ CD player/ VCD player/ LD player/ DVD player/ MD deck/ DAT deck/ Tape deck Pauses play or record. (Also start recording with components in record standby.) x VCR/ CD player/ VCD player/ LD player/ DVD player/ MD player/ DAT deck/ Tape deck Stops play.
Remote button description (continued) 1 Hold down the input selector button Remote Button Operations Function 2 Press the corresponding button of the ÷ TV Selects the channel entry mode, either one or two digit TV/VIDEO TV Selects input signal: TV input or video input.
Additional Information On cleaning Precautions On safety 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. 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.
Troubleshooting (continued) 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. There is no sound from one of the front speakers.
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. 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.
Specifications AUDIO POWER SPECIFICATIONS POWER OUTPUT AND TOTAL HARMONIC DISTORTION: With 8 ohm loads, both channels driven, from 40 – 20,000 Hz; rated 90 watts (STR-DE595 only) 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 40 Hz – 20 kHz, THD 0.
Models of other area code Rated Power Output at Stereo Mode (8 ohms 1 kHz, THD 0.
Specifications (continued) General Power requirements AM tuner section Tuning range Models of area code U, CA With 10-kHz tuning scale: 530 – 1710 kHz6) With 9-kHz tuning scale: 531 – 1710 kHz6) Models of area code E2/E3 With 10-kHz tuning scale: 530 – 1610 kHz6) With 9-kHz tuning scale: 531 – 1602 kHz6) Models of area code CEL, CEK, SP, CN, TW, KR, AU With 9-kHz tuning scale: 531 – 1602 kHz Models of area code AR, MX With 10-kHz tuning scale: 530 – 1610 kHz Antenna 50 dB/m (at 1,000 kHz or 999 kHz) S/N
Tables of settings using the MAIN MENU button You can make various settings using the MAIN MENU, MENU / tables below show each of the settings that these buttons can make. Press MAIN MENU repeatedly to select LEVEL Press MENU or MENU to select L R BAL. L/R XX CTR XXX dB –10 dB to +10 dB (1 dB steps) S.W. XXX dB –10 dB to +10 dB (1 dB steps) SW COMP. XXX OFF, STD, MAX depends on the sound field (MIN, STD, MAX) (SUB WOOFER) S.W.
Adjustable parameters for each sound field The adjusted BASS and TREB. parameters are applied to all sound fields. < TONE > BASS TREB. 2CH ST. z z A.F.D. AUTO z z DOLBY PL z z PLII MOV z z PLII MUS z z C.ST.EX A z z C.ST.EX B z z C.ST.EX C z z HALL z z JAZZ z z CONCERT z z MULTI CH IN1) PCM 96K The adjusted LEVEL parameters are applied to all the sound fields except for EFCT. parameter. For EFCT. parameter, the settings are stored individually for each sound field.