Mid-end hi-fi range 6 x 100 w receiver with dolby digital, dolby pro logic ii and dts decoder (2 pages)
Summary of Contents for Sony STR-DE595
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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.
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U.S. registered user to the presence of uninsulated mark. “dangerous voltage” within the ® As an NERGY partner, Sony product’s enclosure that may be of Corporation has determined that this sufficient magnitude to constitute a ® product meets the NERGY risk of electric shock to persons.
Adjustable parameters for each (2 Channel Stereo) ......23 sound field ......back page Enjoying higher fidelity sound .... 23 STR-DE595 only. Selecting a sound field ......24 Models of area code CEL, CEK only. Understanding the multi channel surround displays ......26 Customizing sound fields ....
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STR-DE595 and STR-DE495. Check your model (STR-DE495 only) The MULTI CH button on number by looking at the lower right corner of the front panel. In this manual, the STR-DE595 is used the remote is not available. for illustration purposes unless stated otherwise. Any difference in operation is clearly indicated in the text, for example, “STR-DE595 only”.
Audio cord A can be torn into two monaural audio Yellow (video) cords F. White (L/audio) Red (R/audio) G Component video cord (not supplied) (STR-DE595 only, except for models of area C Video cord (not supplied) code CEL, CEK) Yellow Green Blue...
Antenna hookups AM loop antenna (supplied) FM wire antenna (supplied) ANTENNA DIGITAL OPTICAL VIDEO 2 MONITOR VIDEO IN VIDEO IN VIDEO OUT VIDEO IN VIDEO OUT SACD DVD IN COAXIAL AUDIO CENTER AUDIO IN AUDIO IN AUDIO OUT AUDIO IN FRONT SURROUND WOOFER MD/TAPE...
VIDEO IN VIDEO OUT VIDEO IN VIDEO OUT SACD DVD IN COAXIAL AUDIO CENTER AUDIO IN AUDIO IN AUDIO OUT AUDIO IN FRONT SURROUND WOOFER MD/TAPE VIDEO 2 VIDEO 1 WOOFER CD/SACD MULTI CH IN OUTPUT LINE CD or Super Audio CD* player * STR-DE595 only.
AUDIO AUDIO AUDIO tuner or TV monitor * STR-DE595 only, except for models of area code CEL, CEK. Note on video component STR-DE595 only, except for models hookups of area code CEL, CEK If you have a DVD player, TV or satellite tuner You can connect your TV’s audio output jacks...
• (STR-DE595 only) The sound is not output when you play a Super Audio CD on the Super Audio CD player connected to the CD/SACD OPTICAL IN jack on this unit. Connect to the analog input jacks (CD/SACD IN jacks).
Multi channel input hookups STR-DE595 only Although this receiver incorporates a multi channel decoder, it is also equipped with multi channel input jacks. These connections allow you to enjoy multi channel software encoded in formats other than Dolby Digital and DTS. If your DVD player is equipped with multi channel output jacks, you can connect them directly to the receiver to enjoy the sound of the DVD player’s multi channel...
Other hookups AC power cord /B–Y /R–Y DVD IN VIDEO 2 MONITOR COMPONENT VIDEO To a wall outlet – – – – – – FRONT B FRONT A CENTER SURROUND SPEAKERS IMPEDANCE USE 8-16Ω Setting the voltage selector Connecting the AC power cord If your receiver has a voltage selector on the rear panel, check that the voltage selector is set...
Surround speaker Surround speaker * (STR-DE595 only) If you have an additional front speaker system, connect them to the SPEAKERS FRONT B terminals. You can select the front speakers you want to use with the SPEAKERS (OFF/A/B/A+B) button (page 22).
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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 Stripped cords are touching each other sound will be distorted and will lack bass.
Performing initial setup Performing initial setup operations operations Before using your receiver for the first time, adjust SET UP parameters so that the receiver Once you have hooked up the speakers and correspond to your system. For the adjustable turned on the power, clear the receiver’s parameters, see the table on page 47.
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Multi channel surround setup The setting for Micro Satellite Speaker (MICRO SP.) (continued) has been programmed to optimize the sound balance. If you use Sony’s Micro Satellite Speakers, select When placing surround speakers behind you “MICRO SP.”. (wide room) Caution When you use Micro Satellite Speakers and the speaker size is set to “LARGE”, you may not obtain...
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x Sub woofer selection ( x Surround speaker size ( S.W. XXX) XXXXX) • If you connect a sub woofer, select “YES”. • If you connect large speakers that will • If you do not connect a sub woofer, select effectively reproduce bass frequencies, select “NO”.
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Multi channel surround setup The receiver allows you to input the speaker position (continued) in terms of distance. However, it is not possible to set the center speaker further than the front speakers. Also, the center speaker cannot be set more than Internally, the LARGE and SMALL settings for each 1.5 meters (5 feet) closer than the front speakers.
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x Surround speaker placement ( The surround speaker placement parameter is PL. XXXX)* designed specifically for implementation of the This parameter lets you specify the height of Digital Cinema Sound modes with virtual elements. With the Digital Cinema Sound modes, speaker your surround speakers for proper placement is not as critical as other modes.
Press MASTER VOL +/– on the remote or turn MASTER VOLUME on the receiver. Notes • (STR-DE595 only) The test tone cannot be output when the receiver is set to MULTI CH IN. • The adjusted value are shown in the display during adjustment.
Satellite tuner VIDEO 2 DVD player MULTI CH IN MD or Tape deck MD/TAPE (STR-DE595 only) CD player CD (STR-DE495 only) Press MULTI CH IN to enjoy the audio source CD or Super Audio CD/SACD connected to the MULTI CH IN jacks. You can...
(3 steps). output is automatically canceled and “SP” However, when you press any button, the (STR-DE495 only) or “SP A” and “SP B” display becomes the brightest setting (STR-DE595 only) do not light up in the temporary. display. DISPLAY SPEAKERS (OFF/A/B/A+B)
Enjoying Surround Sound Enjoying higher fidelity You can take advantage of surround sound simply by selecting one of the receiver’s pre- sound programmed sound fields. They bring the exciting and powerful sound of movie theaters The Auto Format Direct (A.F.D.) mode allows and concert halls into your home.
Software with 2 channel audio environment of their studios and integrated the signals is decoded with Dolby Pro Logic to data of the measurement and Sony’s own DSP create surround effects (4 channels). (Digital Signal Processor) technology to develop “Digital Cinema Sound”. In a home...
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C.ST.EX A (Cinema Studio EX A) Selecting other sound fields Reproduces the sound characteristics of the Sony Pictures Entertainment “Cary Grant Press MUSIC repeatedly to select the sound field you want. Theater” cinema production studio. This is a standard mode, great for watching most any The MUSIC indicator lights up and the current type of movie.
INPUT MODE is NOT set to “ANALOG” (page 21). 3 SP A*: (STR-DE595 only) Lights up when 8 Tuner indicators: Lights up when using the you select to drive Speaker System A. receiver to tune in radio stations, etc. See 4 SP B*: (STR-DE595 only) Lights up when pages 29–33 for tuner operations.
0 dB See the tables on back page for the parameters S.W. XXX dB* 0 dB available in each sound field. COMP. XXX D. RANGE EFCT. XXX * (STR-DE595 only) The parameters can be adjusted separately for MULTI CH IN. continued...
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Customizing sound field (continued) Adjusting the tone parameters The TONE menu contains parameters that let Front balance ( BAL. L/R XX) you adjust the tone of the front speakers for Lets you adjust the balance between front left optimum sound. The settings are applied to all and right speakers.
Receiving Broadcasts Notes Before receiving broadcasts, make sure you • Do not press any button on the receiver or supplied remote during autobetical operation. have connected FM and AM antennas to the • If you move to another area, repeat this procedure receiver (page 7).
Direct tuning (continued) Automatic tuning If you’ve tuned in an AM station, adjust If you don’t know the frequency of the station the direction of the AM loop antenna for you want, you can let the receiver scan all optimum reception. available stations in your area.
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Presetting radio stations Tuning to preset stations You can tune the preset stations by either of the Press TUNER FM/AM. following two ways. The last received station is tuned in. Scanning the preset stations Tune in the station that you want to preset using Direct Tuning (page 29) or Press TUNER FM/AM.
Displaying RDS information Using the Radio Data System (RDS) While receiving an RDS station, press DISPLAY. Each time you press the button, RDS (Models of area code CEL, CEK only) information on the display changes cyclically This receiver also allows you to use RDS as follows: (Radio Data System), which enables radio Program Station name t Frequency t...
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Description of program types Program type Description indication Program type Description PHONE IN Programs where members of the indication public express their views by NEWS News programs phone or in a public forum AFFAIRS Topical programs that expand TRAVEL Programs about travel. Not for on current news announcements that are located by TP/TA...
MENU – and MENU or MENU from the MD/TAPE OUT jacks. • (STR-DE595 only) When MULTI CH IN is Press MENU + or MENU – to select a selected, the analog audio signals of the current character, then press MENU to move the input source is output from the REC OUT jack.
The setting is entered automatically. Analog recording is not possible if you make only digital connections. Initial settings • (STR-DE595 only) When MULTI CH IN is selected, the analog audio signals of the current Parameter Initial setting input source is output from the REC OUT jacks.
Normally, use as-is with the initial settings above. Changing the command mode of the receiver This function is useful when you use 2 Sony receivers in the same room. Turn off the receiver. Hold down ENTER and press 1/u to turn on the receiver.
Operations Using the Remote RM-U306A You can use the remote RM-U306A to operate Remote button the components in your system. description Before you use your remote SLEEP SYSTEM STANDBY VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 Inserting batteries into the MD/TAPE TUNER remote TOP MENU DVD MENU Insert R6 (size-AA) batteries with the + and –...
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Receiver To watch DVD. DAT deck MD/TAPE Receiver To listen to Minidisc or SYSTEM Receiver/TV/ Turns off the receiver and audio tape. STANDBY VCR/Satellite other Sony audio/video Receiver To listen to compact disc. (Press AV tuner/ components. ?/1 and TUNER...
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Remote Operations Function Remote Operations Function Button Button ENTER TV/VCR/ After selecting a channel, VCR/ Pauses play or record. Satellite tuner/ disc or track using the CD player/ (Also start recording LD player/ numeric buttons, press to VCD player/ with components in MD deck/ enter the value.
VCD player differently than described. • (STR-DE495 only) The MULTI CH function is not * Sony VCRs are operated with a VTR 1, 2 or 3 available for set operation. setting. These correspond to Beta, 8mm and VHS respectively.
To avoid burning yourself, do not touch the cabinet. • (STR-DE595 only) Check that the SPEAKERS (OFF/A/B/A+B) button is not set to off and is set On placement accordingly to your SPEAKERS FRONT system •...
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Troubleshooting (continued) There is no sound from the active sub woofer. • Check that the sub woofer is connected correctly and securely. There is no sound from a specific component. • Make sure the sub woofer selection parameter is • Check that the component is connected correctly set to “YES”...
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• Press DISPLAY so that the frequency appears in the display. If the problem persist RDS does not work.* Consult your nearest Sony dealer. • Make sure that you’re tuned to an FM RDS station. • Select a stronger FM station.
Models of area code CN, KR With 8 ohm loads, both channels driven, from 40 – Rated Power Output at Stereo Mode 20,000 Hz; rated 90 watts (STR-DE595 only) per (8 ohms 1 kHz, THD 0.7 %) STR-DE595: 100 W + 100 W...
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Frequency response Mono: 76 dB MULTI CH IN 10 Hz – 50 kHz Stereo: 70 dB (STR-DE595 only), CD +0.5/–2 dB (with sound (STR-DE495 only), field and tone bypassed) Harmonic distortion at 1 kHz MD/TAPE, DVD, Mono: 0.3% VIDEO 1, 2 Stereo: 0.5%...
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STR-DE495: 250 VA Video: 1 Vp-p, 75 ohms CEL, CEK, TW, STR-DE595: 210 W STR-DE495: 180 W Component Video (STR-DE595 only, except for models of area code CEL, CEK): STR-DE595: 180 W 1 Vp-p, 75 ohms STR-DE495: 180 W /B-Y: 0.7 Vp-p, 75 ohms...
Tables of settings using the MAIN MENU button You can make various settings using the MAIN MENU, MENU and MENU +/– buttons. The tables below show each of the settings that these buttons can make. Press MAIN MENU Press MENU Press MENU + or Page repeatedly to select...
CONCERT MULTI CH IN PCM 96K STR-DE595 only. These parameters may not operate depending on the source or adjustments. For details, see each item in “Adjusting the level parameters” (page 27). When these sound fields are selected, there is no sound output from the sub woofer if the front speaker size is set to “LARGE”.
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