Sony STR-DE935 - Manual (Page 3)

About This Manual T able of contents
The instructions in this manual are for models
STR-DE935, STR-DE835 and STR-SE591. Check your
model number by looking at the upper right comer of the
front panel. In this manual, the STR-DE935 is used for
illustration purposes unless stated otherwise. Any
difference in operation is clearly indicated in the text, for
example, "STR-DE935 only."
Type of differences
DE93S DE835 SE591
5 audio/video inputs
4 audio/video inputs
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. For details on the use of your
remote, refer to the separate operating instructions
supplied with the remote.
• The following icon is used in this manual:
V Indicates hints and tips for making the task easier.
This receiver incorporates DolbyDigital and Pro Logic
Surround and the DTS** Digital Surround System.
• Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories.
“Dolby", "AC-3", "Pro Logic" and the double-D symbol □□ are
trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.
^^Manufactured under license from Digital Theater Systems, Inc. US
Pat. No. 5,451,942 and other worldwide patents issued and pending.
"DTS" and "DTS Digital Surround" are trademarks of Digital
Theater Systems, Inc. © 1996 Digital Theater Syste7ns, Inc. All
rights reserved.
Demonstration Mode
The demonstration will activate the first time you turn oa
the power. When the demonstration starts, the following
message appears in the display twice:
"Now Demonstration Mode!! If you finish
demonstration, please press POWER KEY while
this message appears in the display. Thank you!"
To cancel the demonstration
Press l/(!) to turn the receiver off during the previous
message. The next time you turn the receiver on, the
demonstration will not appear.
To view the demonstration
Hold down SET UP and press l/(!) to turn on the power.
Note
Running the demonstration will clear the receiver's
memory. For details on what will be cleared, see "Clearing
the receiver's memory" on page 18.
Hooking Up the Components <
Unpacking 4
Antenna Hookups 5
Audio Component Hookups 6
Video Component Hookups 8
Digital Component Hookups 9
5.1CH Input Hookups 11
Other Hookups 12
Hooking Up and Setting Up the
Speaker System 15
Speaker System Hookup 16
Performing Initial Setup Operations 18
Multi Channel Surround Setup 19
Before You Use Your Receiver 23
Location of Parts and Basic
Operations 26
Front Panel Parts Description 26
31 Enjoying Surround Sound
Selecting a Sound Field 32
Understanding the Multi-Channel Surround
Displays 36
Customizing Sound Fields 38
Receiving Broadcasts 43
Direct Tuning 44
Automatic Tuning 45
Preset Tuning 45
Other Operations 47
Naming Preset Stations and Program Sources 48
Recording 48
Using the Sleep Timer 49
Adjustments Using the SET UP Button 50
Additional Information 51
Troubleshooting 51
Specifications 53
Glossary 55
Tables of Settings Using SUR, LEVEL, EQ, and
SET UP buttons 56
Index 58