Sony STR-DE875 User Manual
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About This Manual
The instructions in this manual are for the STR-DE975,
and STR-DE875. Check your model number by looking at
the lower right corner of the front panel or lower right
corner of the remote. In this manual, the STR-DE975 and
the remote commander RM-PP505 are used for illustration
purposes unless stated otherwise. Any difference in
operation is clearly indicated in the text, for example,
“STR-DE975 only”.
Type of differences
About area codes
The area code of the receiver you purchased is shown on the
lower portion of the rear panel (see the illustration below).
Any differences in operation, according to the area code, are
clearly indicate in the text, for example, “Models of area code
AA only”.
Conventions
• The instructions in this manual describe the controls on
the receiver. You can also use the controls on the
supplied remote if they have the same or similar names
as those on the receiver.
• The following icon is used in this manual:
z
Indicates hints and tips for making the task easier.
This receiver incorporates Dolby* Digital and Pro Logic
Surround and the DTS** Digital Surround System.
*
Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories.
“Dolby”, “Pro Logic” and the double-D symbol a are trademarks of
Dolby Laboratories.
Confidential unpublished Works. © 1992-1997 Dolby Laboratories.
All rights reserved.
**
Manufactured under license from Digital Theater Systems, Inc. US
Pat. No. 5,451,942, 5,956,674, 5,974,380, 5,978,762 and other
world-wide patents issued and pending. “DTS”, “ES” and “DTS
Digital Surround” are registered trademarks of Digital Theater
Systems, Inc. Copyright 1996, 2000 Digital Theater Systems, Inc.
All Rights Reserved.
Feature
Model
5 audio inputs
4 audio inputs
DE975
•
DE875
•
FRONT
SWITCHED 120W/1A MAX
AC 120V 60Hz
4
Ω
8
Ω
AC OUTLET
IMPEDANCE
SELECTOR
RROUND
CENTER
FRONT
MPEDANCE USE 8 – 16
Ω
IMPEDANCE USE 4 – 16
Ω
L
R
L
SPEAKERS
4-XXX-XXX-XX AA
Area code
T
ABLE
OF
CONTENTS
Unpacking 4
Antenna Hookups 5
Audio Component Hookups 6
Video Component Hookups 8
Digital Component Hookups 9
MULTI CH IN Hookups 11
Other Hookups
Hooking Up and Setting Up the
Speaker System
Performing Initial Setup Operations 18
Multi Channel Surround Setup 19
Before You Use Your Receiver 24
Location of Parts and Basic
Operations
Front Panel Parts Descriptions 25
Understanding the Multi-Channel Surround
Direct Tuning 46
Automatic Tuning 46
Preset Tuning 47
Naming Preset Stations and Program Sources 49
Recording 49
Using the Sleep Timer 50
Adjustment Using the SET UP Button