3-860-516-12(1) FM Stereo FM-AM Receiver Operating Instructions STR-DE915 STR-DE715 STR-DE615 STR-D660Z STR-D560Z 1997 by Sony Corporation
WARNING To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture. 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.
About This Manual The instructions in this manual are for models STR-DE915, DE715, DE615, D660Z, and D560Z. Check your model number by looking at the upper right corner of the front panel. In this manual, the USA and Canadian STRDE915 and the programmable remote commander RM-P501 (supplied with the STR-DE915, DE715, and D660Z) are used for illustration purposes unless stated othewise. Any difference in operation is clearly indicated in the text, for example, “STR-DE915/DE715 (USA, Canada) only.
Getting Started Unpacking Hookup Overview Check that you received the following items with the receiver: • FM wire antenna (1) • AM loop antenna (1) • Remote commander (remote) (1) RM-P501 (STR-DE915/DE715/D660Z only) RM-U501 (STR-DE615/D560Z only) • Size AA (R6) batteries (2) • Audio/video cable (1) (STR-DE915/DE715 (USA, Canada) only) • Control S cord (1) (STR-DE915/DE715 (USA, Canada) only) The receiver allows you to connect and control the following audio/video components.
Getting Started Important Antenna Hookups If you connect an outdoor antenna, ground it against lightning. To prevent a gas explosion, do not connect the ground wire to a gas pipe. 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. Notes • Do not use y SIGNAL GND for this connection.
Getting Started z DAT deck or MD deck Receiver REC OUT DAT deck or MD deck IN OUTPUT INPUT LINE L LINE Ç L R R DAT/MD ç Turntable Receiver Turntable IN OUTPUT You can display the operating status of the component connected to the S-LINK CTRL A1 jack (STR-DE915/DE715 (USA, Canada) only) 1 Press SET UP repeatedly to select OTHER SETUP (STR-DE915 only) or DISPLAY SETUP (STR-DE715 only). 2 Use the digital processing control buttons ( / ) to select CONTROL-A1.
Getting Started What cords will I need? Rear and center speakers • Speaker cord (not supplied) (1 for each speaker) ■ STR-DE915 (+) (+) (–) (–) Twist the stripped ends of the cord about 2/3 inch (15 mm). 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.
Getting Started Speaker placement for STR-DE915 For the best possible surround sound, we recommend: • The best quality speakers possible • Front, center, and rear speakers of equivalent size and quality • Positioning of speakers at the same distance from the listening position (A). The center speaker, however, may be moved closer, but not beyond the straight line connecting the two front speakers (B).
Getting Started TV monitor TV/VCR Hookups If you use a TV monitor, do not connect anything to the TV/ DBS VIDEO IN jack. Overview Receiver TV monitor MONITOR INPUT VIDEO OUT This section describes how to connect video components to the receiver. VIDEO ç Note for STR-DE915 For digital connections, see “Digital Component Hookups (STR-DE915 only)” on page 10. LD/DVD (STR-DE915 only) VCR (via the VIDEO 1/2 jacks) If you have two VCRs, connect the second one to the VIDEO 2 jacks.
Getting Started z You can play decoded Dolby Digital AC-3 soundtracks through the speakers connected to the receiver (STR-DE715/DE615/D660Z/D560Z only) What cords will I need? • Optical digital connecting cord (not supplied) (1 for a DVD, LD or CD player; 2 for a DAT or MD deck) If you have a Dolby Digital (AC-3) decoder, you can use the receiver to amplify a decoded Dolby Digital AC-3 soundtrack with the following connections.
Getting Started DAT or MD deck AC OUTLET Receiver DAT or MD deck LD / DVD IN S-LINK TV/DBS LD/DVD VIDEO 2 CTRL A1 CTRL S STATUS IN VIDEO 1 MONITOR CTRL S CTRL S OUT OUT SURROUND SPEAKERS CTRL S IN S-LINK DIGITAL AC-3 RF VIDEO IN VIDEO IN VIDEO OUT VIDEO IN VIDEO OUT VIDEO IN AUDIO IN AUDIO IN AUDIO OUT AUDIO IN AUDIO OUT AUDIO IN WIRELESS REAR SPEAKER VIDEO OUT WOOFER AUDIO OUT SIGNAL GND LD / DVD IN OUT IMPEDANCE SELECTOR FRONT 4Ω 8Ω L IN y R OPTICAL IN AM IN REC O
Receiver Operations Selecting a Component To watch or listen to To listen to or watch 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 4 to 11. • Turned MASTER VOLUME to the leftmost position (0) to avoid damaging your speakers.
Getting Started Receiver Operations To Do this Mute the sound Z Press MUTING on the remote. Press again to restore the sound. Reinforce the bass Press BASS BOOST to turn on the BASS BOOST indicator Adjust the balance of front speakers Turn BALANCE left or right z z z When you watch TV or video programs We recommend you play audio portion through the receiver instead of your TV’s speakers.
Receiver Operations Note Pressing a SYSTEM CONTROL/FUNCTION button will activate the component indicated for that button (i.e., the component connected to the respective connector). If, however, the connected component is different from the one indicated for the button, the component will not be activated when the button is pressed only once.
Getting Started Receiver Operations z Receiving Broadcasts This receiver lets you enter a station’s frequency directly by using the numeric buttons (direct tuning). If you don’t know the frequency of the station you want, see “Receiving broadcasts by scanning stations (automatic tuning)”on this page. Before you begin, make sure you have: • Connected an FM/AM antenna to the receiver as indicated on page 5. • Selected the appropriate speaker system.
Receiver Operations Tuning preset stations (preset tuning) 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 and C) and numbers (0-9). For example, you can store a station as preset number A1, B6, or C9.
Getting Started Receiver Operations To index a program source Select the program source (component) to be named, then go to Step 3. 2 Tune in the preset station you want to create an index for. If you are not familiar with how to tune in preset stations, see “Tuning preset stations (preset tuning)” on page 16. Recording This receiver makes it easy to record to and from the components connected to the receiver.
Receiver Operations Recording on a video tape You can record from a VCR, a TV, or an LD player using the receiver. You can also add audio from a variety of audio sources when editing a video tape. See your VCR or LD player’s instruction manual if you need help. 1 Using the Sleep Timer Z You can set the receiver to turn off automatically at a time you specify. SLEEP Select the program source to be recorded.
Getting Started Dolby Surround Setup Dolby Surround Setup Dolby Digital (STR-DE915 only) To obtain the best possible surround sound, first specify the type of speakers you have connected and the location of the rear speakers. Then use the test tone to adjust the speaker volumes to the same level. Digital processing control buttons SET UP REAR SP. (rear speaker) • If you connect large speakers that will effectively reproduce bass frequencies, select “LARGE.
Dolby Surround Setup Adjusting the speaker volume Z To turn off the test tone Press TEST TONE. Use the remote while seated in your listening position to adjust the volume of each speaker. Note This receiver incorporates a new test tone with a frequency centered at 800 Hz for easier speaker volume adjustment. – SUB CH + 0 ) POSITION SWAP = — RMS — DIRECTION CLEAR 9 SOUND FIELD ON/OFF ( p D.
Getting Started Dolby Surround Setup Selecting the center mode Adjusting the speaker volume Z The receiver offers you four center modes: PHANTOM, 3 CH LOGIC, NORMAL, and WIDE. Each mode is designed for a different speaker configuration. Select the mode that best suits your speaker system configuration. The test tone feature lets you set the volume of your speakers to the same level. (If all of your speakers have equal performance, you don’t have to adjust the speaker volume.
Dolby Surround Setup z Sound Adjustment What is the test tone? Signal given out by the receiver for adjusting the speaker volume. The test tone will come out as follows: • In a system with a center speaker (NORMAL/WIDE /3 CH LOGIC modes) The test tone is output from the front L (left), center, front R (right), and rear speakers in succession.
Getting Started Sound Adjustment Sound fields for STR-DE915 GENRE MODE To DOLBY1) NORMAL SURROUND Decode programs processed with Dolby Surround ENHANCED SURROUND Provide a greater sence of presence from Dolby Digital sources with monaural rear channel sound MOVIE GENRE MODE To MUSIC SMALL HALL LARGE HALL Reproduce the acoustics of a rectangular concert hall. Ideal for soft acoustic sounds.
Sound Adjustment A VIRTUAL ENHANCED A L C Relationship between a Dolby-surround-soundencoded source and sound output from the receiver R Sound output from the receiver for a Dolby-surroundsound-encoded source will differ according to the contents of the sound source and the settings on the receiver, as described below.
Getting Started Sound Adjustment Sound fields for STR-DE715/DE615/D660Z/D560Z GENRE PRO LOGIC1) MOVIE MODE To PRO LOGIC Decode programs processed with Dolby Surround 1) Be sure to adjust the volume level of the center and/or rear speakers to get the most out of the Dolby Pro Logic Surround Sound (page 21). 2) Unavailable on the STR-DE615/D560Z 3) The hookups of the center and/or rear speakers are unnecessary.
Sound Adjustment • All the sound fields can be used with Dolby Digital (AC-3) sound sources. • The EFFECT parameter allows you to adjust the overall presence of the sound field. • The volume of the rear speakers, subwoofer, and center speaker can still be adjusted even when the DIRECT PASS indicator is on.
Getting Started Sound Adjustment Adjusting the equalizer parameters (STR-DE915 only) Adjusting the tone parameter (STR-DE715/ DE615/D660Z/D560Z only) Adjust the equalization (bass or treble) of the front, center and rear speakers for optimum sound. The following adjustments effect all sound fields simultaneously. Adjust the tone (bass or treble) of the front, center and rear speakers for optimum sound. You can adjust the tone of all sounds fields, including Dolby Surround.
Sound Adjustment Adjusting the effect and surround sound parameters (STR-DE915 only) 2) The adjustment of this parameter does not affect the level of the bass frequencies sent to the subwoofer from the front, center, or rear channels via the bass redirection circuitry. Setting this parameter to 0dB outputs the full LFE signal at the mix level determined by the recording engineer. Selecting MUTE mutes the sound of the LFE channel from the subwoofer.
Getting Started Advanced Remote Operations Advanced Remote Operations Operating One Component While Using Another (background operation) You can temporarily operate other components while listening to or watching a program. VISUAL If the factory settings of the FUNCTION buttons (page 13) don’t match your system components, you can change them. For example, if you connect a Sony LD player to the VIDEO 2 jacks, you can assign the VIDEO 2 button to set the remote to control the LD player.
Advanced Remote Operations If the LEARN indicator flashes rapidly Programming the Remote (STR-DE915/DE715/D660Z only) The RM-P501 remote included with the STR-DE915, DE715, and D660Z can control non-Sony components by “learning” the control signals from their remotes. Once this remote learns the other components signals, you can use these components as part of your system. Additionally, if you have any Sony components that fail to operate with this remote, use this programming function.
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 (see page 8).
Additional Information Inputs Specifications AUDIO POWER SPECIFICATIONS POWER OUTPUT AND TOTAL HARMONIC DISTORTION With 8-ohm load, 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 (USA model only). Amplifier section POWER OUTPUT Stereo mode (8 ohms 20 Hz - 20 kHz, THD 0.09%) 100 W + 100 W Surround mode (8 ohms at 1 kHz, THD 0.
Getting Started Additional Information Antenna Loop antenna Dimensions Usable sensitivity 50 dB/m (at 1,000 kHz or 999 kHz) 430 × 155 × 350 mm (17 × 6 1/8 × 13 7/8 inches) including projecting parts and controls Center mode Mass (Approx.) S/N 54 dB (at 50 mV/m) Harmonic distortion 0.5 % (50 mV/m, 400 kHz) Selectivity At 9 kHz: 35 dB At 10 kHz: 40 dB ** You can change the AM tuning interval to 9 kHz (USA and Canadian model only) or to 10 kHz (models for all other countries except for Australia).
Additional Information Dolby Digital (AC-3) Sound field This is a new digital surround system proposed to reproduce Dolby SR-D (the 3 dimensional sound system developed for use in movie theaters) in the home. This technology allows you to enjoy the full 5.1 ch soundtrack intended by the filmmaker, in the comfort of your own home. Sound pattern produced by a sounding source or sources in a given environment due to direct and reflected sounds and the acoustics of the environment.
Getting Started Additional Information Table of Functions of the SET UP Button You can make various settings using the SET UP button on the main unit and the digital processing control buttons. Operations related to each menu are explained in the previous sections. The table below describes how to access each menu. Press SET UP repeatedly to select* SPEAKER SETUP (STR-DE915) Press or to select Then press or to select See page FRONT SP. LARGE or SMALL 19 CENTER SP.
Additional Information Rear Panel Descriptions STR-DE915 1 2 4 56 7 8 9 0 !¡ !™ !£ !¢ !∞ !§ LD / DVD IN S-LINK TV/DBS LD/DVD VIDEO 2 AC-3 RF CTRL A1 VIDEO 1 MONITOR CTRL S CTRL S OUT OUT CTRL S STATUS IN LD / DVD IN SURROUND SPEAKERS CTRL S IN REAR R L CENTER S-LINK OPTICAL VIDEO IN CD IN VIDEO IN VIDEO OUT VIDEO IN VIDEO OUT VIDEO IN VIDEO OUT OPTICAL + + – – WOOFER AUDIO OUT DAT / MD IN OPTICAL SIGNAL GND DAT / MD OUT AUDIO IN AUDIO IN AUDIO OUT AUDIO IN AUDIO
Getting Started Additional Information Remote Button Descriptions Page numbers in parentheses refer to procedures that use the remote button. In these procedures, the remote button is either required or used in place of a main-unit button with the same function and name (or a similar name). Refer to the table on the next page for an explanation of remote buttons not indicated below or for remote buttons without a corresponding button on the main unit.
Additional Information Remote Button Operates Function Remote Button Operates Function 0-9, >10 Receiver Selects preset numbers RMS DIRECTION Tape deck Selects tape direction (tape decks with the RMS* function only) RMS CLEAR Tape deck Clears RMS* program (tape decks with the RMS function only) RMS DIRECTION 9/( Tape deck Programs tracks (tape deck with the RMS* function only) CD player/MD Selects track numbers. deck/LD player 0 selects track 10.
Getting Started Advanced Remote Operations Index A B C D Adjusting delay time 19, 27 effect and surround sound parameters 28 equalizer parameters 27 speaker volume 20, 21 tone parameter 27 Automatic tuning 15 Remote changing the setting 29 clearing the signals 30 controlling non-Sony components 30 background operation 29 programming 30 S Background operation 29 Battery 4 Center mode 21, 33 Connecting.
Advanced Quick Reference Remote Guide Operations Receiving Broadcasts Receiving Preset Stations (direct tuning) Example: Receiving FM 102.50 MHz Press repeatedly until the TUNER indicator lights up. AUDIO FUNCTION Example: Receiving station number A7 AUDIO FUNCTION SHIFT Select FM. Select A. v v 7 DIRECT v 1 0 2 5 VIDEO FUNCTION Press repeatedly until the VIDEO 1 indicator lights up. v Turn on the VCR. v Start playing. v v FM / AM Press repeatedly until the TUNER indicator lights up.
