3-866-247-12 (1) Getting Started FM Stereo FM-AM Receiver Operating Instructions STR-DE535 STR-DE435 STR-SE491 © 1999 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 are for models STR-DE535, STR-DE435 and STR-SE491. Check your model number by looking at the upper right corner of the front panel or lower right corner of the remote.
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) The receiver allows you to connect and control the following audio/video 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 28.
Getting Started If you have poor AM reception Antenna Hookups Connect 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 keep it horizontal. 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.
Getting Started Hookups Video Component Hookups The arrow ç indicates signal flow. CD player Overview Receiver This section describes how to connect video components to the receiver. For specific locations of the jacks, see the illustration below. CD player OUTPUT LINE L L R MONITOR (except STR-SE491) 5.
Getting Started VCR Receiver Speaker System Hookups VCR OUTPUT INPUT VIDEO VIDEO Overview VIDEO OUT VIDEO IN L AUDIO This section describes how to connect your speakers to the receiver. To enjoy surround effects, center and rear speakers and an active woofer are required. For specific locations of the terminals, see the illustration below: AUDIO L R R AUDIO OUT AUDIO IN VIDEO * except STR-SE491 SPEAKERS REAR SPEAKERS CENTER WOOFER Use the function buttons (TV/SAT, CD, MD/TAPE etc.
Getting Started Selecting the impedance Set the IMPEDANCE SELECTOR for the front speakers as indicated in the table below. Check the instruction manual of your speakers if you’re not sure of the impedance. (This information is usually printed on a label on the back of the speaker.
Getting Started AC Hookups Before You Use Your Receiver Connecting the AC power cord Before turning on the receiver Connect the AC power cord from this receiver and from your audio/video components to a wall outlet. If you connect other audio components to the SWITCHED AC OUTLET on the receiver, the receiver can supply power to the connected components so you can turn on/off the whole system when you turn on/ off the receiver.
Getting Started Dolby Surround Setup Dolby Pro Logic Surround is a system for decoding Dolby Surround sound that is standardized for TV programs and movies. By selecting the proper center mode and adjusting the speaker volume, you can reproduce highly precise localization and dynamic panning of sounds of Dolby Surround encoded software. 1 Press SET UP. 2 Press MENU < or > repeatedly until “CTR MODE” (center mode) appears in the display. 3 Use + or – to select the center mode you want.
Getting Started 5 6 Adjust the volume level so that the volume of the test tone from each speaker sounds the same from where you are listening. • To adjust the balance of the front right and front left speakers, use the BALANCE control on the front of the main unit. • To adjust the volume level of the center speaker, press the LEVEL CENTER +/– buttons on the remote. • To adjust the volume level of the rear speakers, press the LEVEL REAR +/– buttons on the remote.
Location of Parts and Basic Amplifier Operations Front Panel Parts Description This chapter gives you the information on the location and function of the buttons and controls on the front panel and explains basic amplifier operations. 1 7 8 2 9 !™ 1 1/u switch Press to turn the receiver on and off. Note Before you turn on the receiver, make sure that you have turned the MASTER VOLUME control to the leftmost position to avoid damaging your speakers.
Location of Parts and Basic Amplifier Operations PHONES jack Connects headphones. Note To use the headphones, set the SPEAKERS selector to OFF to output sound to the headphones.
Location of Parts and Basic Amplifier Operations @¡ !£ !¢ !£ The following buttons operate the built-in tuner. For details, see “Receiving Broadcasts” starting from page 15. AM button Selects the AM band. FM button Selects the FM band. FM MODE button If “STEREO” flashes in the display and the FM stereo reception is poor, press this button. You will not have the stereo effect but the sound is improved. MEMORY button Press to memorize a preset station.
Receiver Operations Receiver Operations To receive other stations Receiving Broadcasts Repeat Steps 3 to 5. 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. If the STEREO indicator remains off Press FM MODE when an FM stereo broadcast is received.
Receiver Operations To change a preset station Presetting Radio Stations Preset a new station on the number you want to change. 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.
Using Surround Sound Enjoying Surround Sound You can take advantage of surround sound simply by selecting one of the pre-programed “sound fields” that your receiver provides. You can enjoy the sound of a movie theater or concert hall in your own home. You can even customize a sound field by adjusting its parameters. Sound field are classified into three types. One type is “CINEMA”. The CINEMA type sound fields are designed for enjoying movies recorded on videos or laser discs.
Using Surround Sound Description of sound fields Selecting a Sound Field Type MODE (sound field) CINEMA PRO LOGIC Decodes programs processed with Dolby Pro Logic Surround. C(inema) STUDIO Reproduces the sound characteristics of a movie theater. Good for watching standard movies. N(ight) THEATER Adjust the tone for watching a movie at low volume at nighttime. MONO MOVIE Creates a theater-like environment when watching movies with monaural soundtracks.
Using Surround Sound Customizing Sound Fields By adjusting some of the sound parameters, you can customize sound fields to suit your particular listening situation. Once you customize a sound field, the changes are stored in memory indefinitely (unless the receiver is unplugged for about one week). You can change a customized sound field any time by making new adjustments to the parameters. See the table on page 20 for adjustable parameters for each sound field.
Using Surround Sound Adjustable parameters for each sound field when selecting program source Sound field mode Type MODE Off –– –– On CINEMA PRO LOGIC Parameters DELAY EFFECT r REAR CENTER TONE r No sound Depends on center mode (see page 10) ra) rb) r a) b) r r Test tone output C STUDIO r r N THEATER r r r MONO MOVIE r r r VIRTUAL V DOLBY r MUSIC HALL r JAZZ CLUB From the front and the rear speakers alternately r No sound r r r r r From the front and the re
Other Operations Indexing Preset Stations and Program Sources You can enter a name of up to 8 characters for preset stations (station index) and program sources. These index names (for example, “VHS”) appear in the receiver's display when a station or program source is selected. This function is useful for distinguishing components of the same kind.
Other Operations Recording on a video tape STR-DE435/SE491 only You can record from a TV or a satellite receiver using the receiver. You can also add audio from a variety of audio sources when editing a video tape. See your VCR’s instruction manual if you need help. 1 Press TV/SAT to select the program source. 2 Set the component to be ready for playing. For example, turn on the TV and TV tuner. 3 Insert a blank video tape into the VCR for recording. 4 Start recording on the VCR.
Other Operations Adjustments Using the SET UP Button The SET UP button allows you to make the following adjustments. Adjusting the Control A1 II auto function Turning on the Control A1 II auto function parameter lets you to turn Sony components connected via Control A1 II cords (see page 6) on automatically when you press the corresponding function button. Auto function is set to ON by default. 1 Press SET UP. 2 Press MENU to select “AUTO 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 12).
Additional Information AM tuner section Inputs Specifications Audio power specifications POWER OUTPUT AND TOTAL HARMONIC DISTORTION With 8-ohm load, both channels driven, from 20a) 20,000 Hz, rated 100 watts per channel minimum RMS power, with no more than 0.09 %b) total harmonic distortion from 250 milliwatts to rated output. STR-SE491: a) 40 Hz b) 0.5% Amplifier section Stereo mode STR-DE535/DE435: (8 ohms at 20 Hz – 20 kHz less than 0.
Additional Information Supplied accessories FM wire antenna (1) AM loop antenna (1) Remote commander (remote) (1) (see page 4) LR6 (size-AA) batteries (3) (STR-DE535 only) R6 (size-AA) batteries (2) (STR-DE435/SE491 only) • NORMAL mode Delay time Select NORMAL mode if you have front and rear speakers and a small center speaker. Since a small speaker cannot produce enough bass, the bass sound of the center channel is output from the front speakers.
Index A, B Adjusting brightness of the display 9 delay time 19, 25 effect level 19 speaker volume 10 tone 19 volume 12 Antenna hookups 5 Audio component hookups 5 Automatic tuning 15 H, I, J, K, L, M D Delay time 19, 25 Direct tuning 15 Dolby Pro Logic Surround 10, 17 center mode 10, 26 Dubbing. See Recording E, F, G Editing.
Rear Panel Descriptions STR-DE535/DE435 only 1 8 9 !º !¡ !™ !£ !¢ 2 34 5 6 7 1 ANTENNA (AM/FM) 2 y ground terminal (STR-DE535 only) 3 PHONO (STR-DE535 only) 4 CD 5 MD/TAPE 6 TV/SAT !¶ !§ !∞ 7 8 9 !º !¡ VIDEO 5.
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 1: Playing a CD CD TUNER TUNER Turn on the CD player. Tune in the station you want. FM Select FM. MEMORY DIRECT SHIFT 1 0 2 5 Start playing. Select A. 0 Example 2: Watching a video tape VIDEO 7 Display Turn on the VCR. Start playing.
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