Sony Stereo System STR DE185 User Manual

4-238-304-51(1)  
FM Stereo  
FM-AM Receiver  
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Operating Instructions  
Owner’s Record  
The model and serial numbers are located on the rear panel. Record the serial number  
in the space provided below. Refer to them whenever you call upon your Sony dealer  
regarding this product.  
Model No. STR-DE185  
Serial No.  
STR-DE185  
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Table of Contents  
List of Button Locations and  
Reference Pages  
Other Operations  
Naming preset stations and program  
sources ........................................... 18  
Main unit ............................................... 5  
Recording ............................................ 18  
Using the Sleep Timer ......................... 19  
Hooking Up the Components  
Required cords....................................... 6  
Antenna hookups ................................... 7  
Audio/Video component hookups ......... 8  
Speaker system hookups ....................... 9  
Other hookups ..................................... 11  
Clearing the receiver’s memory .......... 11  
Additional Information  
Precautions .......................................... 20  
Troubleshooting................................... 20  
Specifications ...................................... 22  
Remote button description................... 24  
Changing the factory setting of  
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a function button ........................... 27  
Basic Operations  
* Models of area code CEL, CEK only.  
Selecting the component ..................... 12  
Adjusting the sound ............................. 12  
Changing the display ........................... 12  
Receiving Broadcasts  
Storing FM stations automatically  
(AUTOBETICAL)* ...................... 13  
Direct tuning ........................................ 13  
Automatic tuning ................................. 14  
Preset tuning ........................................ 14  
Using the Radio Data System  
(RDS)* .......................................... 16  
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About This Manual  
Note for the supplied remote  
The instructions in this manual are for model  
STR-DE185. Check your model number by looking at  
the lower right corner of the front panel. In this  
manual, the illustration for area code CEL is used for  
illustration purposes unless stated otherwise.  
The DVD button on the remote is not available.  
Inserting batteries into the  
remote  
Insert R6 (size-AA) batteries with the + and –  
properly oriented in the battery compartment.  
When using the remote, point it at the remote  
sensor g on the receiver.  
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).  
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4-XXX-XXX-XX AA  
Area code  
Any differences in operation, according to the  
area code, are clearly indicated in the text, for  
example, “Models of area code AA only”.  
Tip  
Tip  
Under normal conditions, the batteries should last for  
about 6 months. When the remote no longer operates  
the receiver, replace all batteries with new ones.  
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, see pages 24–27.  
Notes  
• Do not leave the remote in an extremely hot or  
humid place.  
• Do not use a new battery with an old one.  
• Do not expose the remote sensor to direct sunlight  
or lighting apparatuses. Doing so may cause a  
malfunction.  
• If you don’t use the remote for an extended period  
of time, remove the batteries to avoid possible  
damage from battery leakage and corrosion.  
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List of Button Locations and Reference Pages  
Illustration number  
How to use this page  
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Use this page to find the location of buttons that are  
mentioned in the text.  
NAME 5 (18)  
R
R
Name of button/part Reference page  
Main unit  
MASTER VOLUME qj (12, 20)  
MD/TAPE qf (8, 12)  
MEMORY/ENTER wf (13, 15,  
18)  
MUTING qk (12, 20)  
NAME 5 (18)  
Numeric buttons 3 (13)  
SHIFT wh (15)  
SLEEP (models of area code U)  
4 (19)  
SPEAKERS A wj (10, 12)  
SPEAKERS B wk (10, 12)  
ALPHABETICAL ORDER  
A – H  
AM 8 (13, 14)  
BALANCE L/R q; (12)  
BASS +/– wa (12)  
BASS BOOST ql (12)  
CD qg (8, 12)  
T – Z  
TREBLE +/– w; (12)  
TUNER qh (8, 12-15, 18)  
TUNING/CHAR +/– ws (14, 18)  
VIDEO 1 qs (12)  
P – S  
PHONES wl (12, 21)  
DIRECT wg (13)  
DISPLAY qa (12, 16)  
Display 9 (11-16, 18, 19)  
FM 6 (13, 14)  
PRESET/PTY SELECT +/–  
(models of area code CEL,  
CEK) 7 (15, 16)  
PRESET TUNING +/– (models of  
area code U) 7 (15, 23)  
PTY (models of area code CEL,  
CEK) 4 (16)  
VIDEO 2 qd (8, 12)  
FM MODE wd (14)  
BUTTON DESCRIPTIONS  
I – O  
IR (receptor) 2 (4, 22)  
?/1 (power) 1 (11, 13, 23)  
1
2 3  
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8
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wl wkwj  
wh  
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wa w;ql  
qk qj  
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Hooking Up the Components  
Required cords  
A Audio cord (not supplied)  
White (L)  
Red (R)  
White (L)  
Red (R)  
B Speaker cords (not supplied)  
(+)  
(–)  
(+)  
(–)  
Before you get started  
Turn off the power to all components before making any connections.  
Do not connect the AC power cord until all of the connections are completed.  
Be sure to make connections firmly to avoid hum and noise.  
When connecting an audio cord, be sure to match the color-coded pins to the appropriate jacks on the  
components: white (left, audio) to white; and red (right, audio) to red.  
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Antenna hookups  
AM loop antenna  
(supplied)  
FM wire antenna*  
(supplied)  
ANTENNA  
AM  
y
FM  
75  
COAXIAL  
+
+
CD  
MD/TAPE  
VIDEO 1  
OUT  
L
L
B
R
R
IM  
* The shape of the connector varies depending on the area code.  
Notes on antenna hookups  
To prevent noise pickup, keep the AM loop  
antenna away from the receiver and other  
components.  
If you have poor AM reception, connect a  
6 to 15 meters (20 to 50 feet) 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.  
Be sure to fully extend the FM wire antenna.  
After connecting the FM wire antenna, keep it  
as horizontal as possible.  
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Audio/Video component hookups  
Video Component Hookups  
VCR  
VCR  
OUTPUT  
LINE  
L
R
R
A
A
A
OUT  
IN  
ANTENNA  
AM  
y
FM  
75
Ω  
SPEAKERS  
COAXIAL  
CD  
MD/TAPE  
VIDEO 1  
AUDIO IN  
IN  
OUT  
IN  
A
B
L
L
B
R
R
IMPEDANCE USE 8-16  
OUT  
IN  
A
A
A
OUTPUT  
LINE  
INPUT OUTPUT  
LINE LINE  
L
L
R
R
CD player  
MD or Tape deck  
Audio Component Hookups  
Note on video component  
hookups  
Use the function buttons (VIDEO 2,  
MD/TAPE, CD, TUNER) to select the  
VIDEO 1 AUDIO OUT signal. You can record  
this audio signal by connecting a recording  
component such as a cassette deck (to the  
VIDEO 1 AUDIO OUT jack).  
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Speaker system hookups  
B
B
ANTENNA  
AM  
y
FM  
75
 
COAXIAL  
CD  
MD/TAPE  
VIDEO 1  
AUDIO IN  
IN  
OUT  
IN  
A
B
A
B
L
L
R
R
IMPEDANCE USE 8-16  
B
B
Speaker B*  
(L)  
* If you have an additional front speaker system, connect them to the SPEAKERS B terminals.  
Tips  
• Twist the stripped ends of the cords about 15 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 sound will be  
distorted and will lack bass.  
• To avoid damaging your speakers, make sure that  
you turn down the volume before you turn off the  
receiver. When you turn on the receiver, the volume  
remains at the level you turn off the receiver.  
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To avoid short-circuiting the  
speakers  
Selecting the speaker system  
To drive the speakers, select the speaker system  
as follows. The SPEAKERS indicator(s)  
light(s) up.  
Short-circuiting of the speakers may damage  
the receiver. To prevent this, make sure to take  
the following precautions when connecting the  
speakers.  
To drive  
Press SPEAKERS button  
Speaker System A  
(connected to the  
SPEAKERS A  
terminals)  
A
Make sure the stripped ends of each  
speaker cord does not touch another  
speaker terminal, the stripped end of  
another speaker cord or the metal parts  
of the receiver.  
Speaker System B  
(connected to the  
SPEAKERS B  
terminals)  
B
Examples of poor conditions of the  
speaker cord  
Both speaker  
systems A and B  
(parallel connection)  
A and B  
Tips  
• Press SPEAKERS A or B button again to deselect  
the speakers.  
• The default speaker system is Speaker System A.  
Stripped speaker cord is touching another  
speaker terminal.  
Stripped cords are touching each other  
due to excessive removal of insulation.  
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Caution  
Other hookups  
Make sure that the total power consumption of the  
component connected to the receiver’s AC OUTLET  
does not exceed the wattage stated on the rear panel.  
Do not connect high-wattage electrical home  
appliances such as electric irons, fans, or TVs to this  
outlet.  
AC OUTLET*  
AC OUTLET  
Note  
If the AC power cord is disconnected for about one  
week, the receiver’s entire memory will be cleared.  
Clearing the receiver’s  
memory  
Before using your receiver for the first time, or  
when you want to clear the receiver’s memory,  
do the following.  
1 Turn off the receiver.  
AC power cord  
2 Hold down ?/1 for 5 seconds.  
“INITIAL” appears in the display and all of  
the following items are reset or cleared:  
To a wall outlet  
* The configuration and shape of AC outlets vary  
according to the model and country to which the  
receiver is shipped.  
• All preset stations are reset or cleared.  
• All index names (of preset stations and  
program sources) are cleared.  
• The master volume is set to VOL MIN.  
Connecting the AC power  
cord  
• All adjustments made (BALANCE,  
speaker system, etc.) are reset to factory  
settings.  
Connect the AC power cord(s) of your audio/  
video components to a wall outlet.  
If you connect other audio/video components to  
the AC OUTLET on the receiver, the receiver  
will supply power to the connected component,  
allowing you to turn the whole system on or off  
when you turn the receiver on or off.  
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Basic Operations  
To  
Do this  
Press MUTING. Press again  
to restore the sound. The  
muting function is canceled  
when you turn the power on  
or turn the MASTER  
Mute the sound  
Selecting the component  
Press a function button to select the component  
you want to use.  
VOLUME clockwise to turn  
the volume up.  
To select  
Press  
VCR  
VIDEO 1 or VIDEO 2  
MD/TAPE  
CD  
Connect the headphones to  
the PHONES jack and set the  
SPEAKERS A and B buttons  
to OFF.  
Listen with  
headphones  
MD or Tape deck  
CD player  
Built in tuner  
TUNER  
After turning on the component you selected,  
select the component and play the program  
source.  
Changing the display  
After selecting VCR, turn on the TV and set the  
TV’s video input to match the component you  
selected.  
DISPLAY  
Each time you press DISPLAY, the display  
changes cyclically as follows:  
Index name of the component* t Selected  
component  
Adjusting the sound  
The default settings are underlined.  
When the tuner is selected  
Index name of the preset station* or program  
station name** t Frequency t Program type  
indication** t Radio text** t Current  
time**  
To  
Do this  
Adjust the volume  
VOL MIN  
Turn MASTER VOLUME.  
Every time you turn the  
MASTER VOLUME, the  
display changes as follows:  
VOL MIN y VOL 1 y  
yVOL MAX  
*
Index name appears only when you have assigned  
one to the component or preset station (page 18).  
Index name does not appear when only blank  
spaces have been entered, or it is the same as the  
function.  
Adjust the balance  
BALANCE  
Press BALANCE L/R. Every  
time you press BALANCE  
L/R, the display changes as  
follows:  
** During RDS reception only. (Models of area code  
CEL, CEK only. See page 16).  
BAL L+8… y BAL L+1  
y BALANCE y BAL  
R+1… y BAL R+8  
Adjust the tone  
quality  
BASS 0 dB  
TREB 0 dB  
Press BASS +/– and  
TREBLE +/–. You can select  
a tone level of –10 dB to  
+10 dB in 2 dB steps.  
Reinforce the bass  
Off  
Press BASS BOOST. The  
BASS BOOST indicator  
lights up.  
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Receiving Broadcasts  
Notes  
Before receiving broadcasts, make sure you  
have connected FM and AM antennas to the  
receiver (page 7).  
• Do not press any button on the receiver or supplied  
remote during autobetical operation.  
• If you move to another area, repeat this procedure  
to store stations in your new area.  
• For details on tuning the stored stations, see page  
15.  
Storing FM stations  
automatically  
• If you move the antenna after storing stations with  
this procedure, the stored settings may no longer be  
valid. If this happens, repeat this procedure to store  
the stations again.  
(AUTOBETICAL)  
Direct tuning  
(Models of area code CEL, CEK only)  
This function lets you store up to 30 FM and  
FM RDS stations in alphabetical order without  
redundancy. Additionally, it only stores the  
stations with the clearest signals.  
You can enter a frequency of the station you  
want directly by using the numeric buttons on  
the receiver or the supplied remote.  
1 Press TUNER.  
If you want to store FM or AM stations one by  
one, see “Presetting radio stations” on page 15.  
The last received station is tuned in.  
2 Press FM or AM to select the FM or AM  
1 Press ?/1 to turn off the receiver.  
band.  
2 Hold down MEMORY/ENTER and press  
3 Press DIRECT.  
?/1 to turn the receiver back on.  
“AUTO-BETICAL SELECT” appears in  
the display and the receiver scans and stores  
all the FM and FM RDS stations in the  
broadcast area.  
4 Press the numeric buttons to enter the  
frequency.  
Example 1: FM 102.50 MHz  
1
0
2
5
0
b
b
b
b
For RDS stations, the tuner first checks for  
stations broadcasting the same program,  
then stores only the one with the clearest  
signal. The selected RDS stations are sorted  
alphabetically by their Program Service  
name, then assigned a 2-character preset  
code. For more details on RDS, see page 16.  
Example 2: AM 1350 kHz  
(You don’t have to enter the last “0” when the  
tuning scale is set to 10 kHz.)  
1
3
5
0
b
b
b
If you cannot tune in a station and the  
entered numbers flash  
Make sure you’ve entered the right  
frequency. If not, repeat steps 3 and 4.  
If the entered numbers still flash, the  
frequency is not used in your area.  
Regular FM stations are assigned  
2-character preset codes and stored after the  
RDS station.  
When done, “FINISH” appears in the  
display momentarily and the receiver  
returns to the normal operation.  
continued  
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Direct Tuning (continued)  
Automatic tuning  
5 If you’ve tuned in an AM station, adjust  
the direction of the AM loop antenna for  
optimum reception.  
If you don’t know the frequency of the station  
you want, you can let the receiver scan all  
available stations in your area.  
6 Repeat steps 2 to 5 to receive another  
1 Press TUNER.  
station.  
The last received station is tuned in.  
Tips  
2 Press FM or AM to select the FM or AM  
• If you do not remember the precise frequency, press  
TUNING/CHAR + or TUNING/CHAR – after  
entering the value close to the frequency you want.  
The receiver automatically tunes in the station you  
want. If the frequency seems to be higher than the  
entered value, press TUNING/CHAR +, and if the  
frequency seems to be lower than the entered value,  
press TUNING/CHAR –.  
• If “STEREO” flashes in the display and the FM  
stereo reception is poor, press FM MODE to change  
to monaural (MONO). You will not be able to enjoy  
the stereo effect, but the sound will be less  
distorted. To return to stereo mode, press FM  
MODE again.  
band.  
3 Press TUNING/CHAR + or  
TUNING/CHAR –.  
Press TUNING/CHAR + to scan from low  
to high; press TUNING/CHAR – to scan  
from high to low.  
The receiver stops scanning whenever a  
station is received.  
When the receiver reaches either end of  
the band  
Scanning is repeated in the same direction.  
The tuning scale differs depending on the area code  
as shown in the following table. For details on area  
codes, see page 4.  
4 To continue scanning, press  
TUNING/CHAR + or TUNING/CHAR –  
again.  
Area code  
U
FM  
100 kHz 10 kHz*  
50 kHz 9 kHz  
AM  
Preset tuning  
CEL, CEK  
After you have tuned in stations using Direct  
Tuning or Automatic Tuning, you can preset  
them to the receiver. Then you can tune in any  
of the stations directly by entering its  
* The AM tuning scale can be changed (page 23).  
2-character preset code on the receiver or the  
supplied remote. Up to 30 FM or AM stations  
can be preset. The receiver will also scan all the  
stations that you have preset.  
Before tuning to preset stations, be sure to  
preset them by performing steps on “Presetting  
radio stations” (page 15).  
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Presetting radio stations  
Tuning to preset stations  
You can tune the preset stations by either of the  
following two ways.  
1 Press TUNER.  
The last received station is tuned in.  
Scanning the preset stations  
2 Tune in the station that you want to  
preset using Direct Tuning (page 13) or  
Automatic Tuning (page 14).  
1 Press TUNER.  
The last received station is tuned in.  
3 Press MEMORY/ENTER.  
“MEMORY” appears in the display for a  
few seconds.  
2 Press PRESET TUNING +* or PRESET  
TUNING * repeatedly to select the  
preset station you want.  
Do steps 4 to 6 before “MEMORY” goes  
out.  
Each time you press the button, the receiver  
tunes in one preset station at a time, in the  
corresponding order and direction as  
follows:  
4 Press SHIFT to select a memory page  
(A, B or C).  
Each time you press SHIFT, the letter “A”,  
“B”, or “C” appears in the display.  
nA1˜A2˜...˜A0˜B1˜B2˜...˜B0N  
nC0˜...C2˜C1N  
5 Press the numeric buttons to select a  
preset number.  
* For models of area code CEL, CEK: PRESET/PTY  
SELECT + or PRESET/PTY SELECT – .  
If “MEMORY” goes out before you press  
the preset number, start again from step 3.  
Using the preset codes  
6 Repeat steps 2 to 5 to preset another  
station.  
You can tune directly to a preset station by  
entering its preset number on the receiver or the  
supplied remote.  
To change a preset number to  
another station  
Do steps 1 to 5 to preset a new station to the  
number.  
1 Press TUNER.  
The last received station is tuned in.  
Note  
2 Press SHIFT to select a memory page  
(A, B, or C), then press the preset  
number of the station you want using  
the numeric buttons.  
If the AC power cord is disconnected for about one  
week, the preset stations will be cleared from the  
receiver’s memory, and you will have to preset the  
stations again.  
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Notes  
Using the Radio Data  
System (RDS)  
• If there is an emergency announcement by  
government authorities, “ALARM” flashes in the  
display.  
• When the message consists of 9 characters or more,  
the message scrolls across the display.  
• If a station does not provide a particular RDS  
service, “NO XXX” (such as “NO PTY”) appears in  
the display.  
(Models of area code CEL, CEK only)  
This receiver also allows you to use RDS  
(Radio Data System), which enables radio  
stations to send additional information along  
with the regular program signal. You can use  
the following convenient RDS features:  
Scanning preset stations by  
program type  
– Displaying RDS information  
You can tune in preset stations according to a  
program type that you specify. The receiver  
scans for stations in its preset memory  
currently broadcasting the specified program  
type.  
– Scanning preset stations by program type  
Note that RDS is operable only for FM  
stations.*  
* Not all FM stations provide RDS service, nor do  
they provide the same types of services. If you are  
not familiar with the RDS services in your area,  
check with your local radio stations for details.  
1 Press PTY.  
2 Press PRESET/PTY SELECT + or  
PRESET/PTY SELECT to select the  
program type.  
Receiving RDS broadcasts  
See the table below for the information on  
each program type.  
Simply select a station on the FM band  
using direct tuning (page 13), automatic  
tuning (page 14), or preset tuning (page  
14).  
When you tune in a station that provides RDS  
services, the program station name normally  
appears in the display.  
3 Press PTY.  
When the receiver is scanning stations,  
“SEARCH” and the program type are  
displayed alternately.  
When the receiver finds a station, the  
receiver stops scanning. When the receiver  
could not find any preset stations currently  
broadcasting the specified program type,  
“NO PTY” appears in the display.  
Note  
RDS may not work properly if the station you tuned  
to is not transmitting the RDS signal properly or if the  
signal strength is weak.  
Displaying RDS information  
While receiving an RDS station, press  
DISPLAY.  
Each time you press the button, RDS  
information on the display changes cyclically  
as follows:  
Program Station name t Frequency t  
Program Type indicationa) t  
Radio Text indicationb) t Current Time  
indication (in 24-hour system)  
a) Type of program being broadcast (page 17).  
b) Text messages sent by the RDS station.  
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Description of program types  
Program type  
indication  
Description  
Program type  
indication  
Description  
Programs on recreational activities  
such as gardening, fishing,  
cooking, etc.  
LEISURE  
NEWS  
News programs  
AFFAIRS  
Topical programs that expand on  
current news  
Jazz programs  
JAZZ  
COUNTRY  
NATION M  
Country music programs  
INFO  
Programs offering information on a  
wide spectrum of subjects,  
including consumer affairs and  
medical advice  
Programs featuring the popular  
music of the country or region  
OLDIES  
Programs featuring oldies music  
Folk music programs  
FOLK M  
DOCUMENT  
NONE  
SPORT  
Sports programs  
Investigative features  
EDUCATE  
Educational programs, such as  
“how-to” and advice programs  
Any programs not defined above  
DRAMA  
Radio plays and serials  
CULTURE  
Programs about national or  
regional culture, such as language  
and social concerns  
SCIENCE  
VARIED  
Programs about the natural  
sciences and technology  
Other types of programs such as  
celebrity interviews, panel games,  
and comedy  
POP M  
Popular music programs  
Rock music programs  
Easy Listening  
ROCK M  
EASY M  
LIGHT M  
Instrumental, vocal, and choral  
music  
CLASSICS  
OTHER M  
Performances of major orchestras,  
chamber music, opera, etc.  
Music that does not fit into any  
categories above, such as Rhythm  
& Blues and Reggae  
WEATHER  
FINANCE  
Weather information  
Stock market reports and trading,  
etc.  
CHILDREN  
SOCIAL  
Programs for children  
Programs about people and the  
things that affect them  
RELIGION  
PHONE IN  
Programs of religious content  
Programs where members of the  
public express their views by  
phone or in a public forum  
TRAVEL  
Programs about travel. Not for  
announcements that are located by  
TP/TA.  
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Other Operations  
4 Press MEMORY/ENTER.  
5 Repeat steps 2 to 4 to assign index  
name for another station or program  
source.  
Naming preset stations  
and program sources  
Note  
You can enter a name (index name) of up to 8  
characters for preset stations and program  
sources. These names (for example, “VHS”)  
appear in the receiver’s display when a station  
or program source is selected. Note that no  
more than one name can be entered for each  
preset station or program source.  
This function is useful for distinguishing  
components of the same kind. For example,  
two VCRs can be specified as “VHS” and  
“8MM”, respectively. It is also handy for  
identifying components connected to jacks  
meant for another type of component, for  
example, a second CD player connected to the  
MD/TAPE jacks.  
(Models of area code CEL, CEK only)  
You cannot change the name of an RDS station.  
Recording  
Before you begin, make sure you’ve connected  
all components properly.  
Recording on an audio tape  
or MiniDisc  
You can record on a cassette tape or MiniDisc  
using the receiver. See the operating  
instructions of your cassette deck or MD deck  
if you need help.  
1 To name a preset station  
1 Select the component to be recorded.  
2 Prepare the component for playing.  
For example, insert a CD into the CD  
player.  
Press TUNER, then tune in the preset  
station you want to create an index  
name for.  
The last station you received is tuned in.  
If you are not familiar with how to tune in  
preset stations, see “Tuning to preset  
stations” on page 15.  
3 Insert a blank tape or MD into the  
recording deck and adjust the  
recording level, if necessary.  
To name a program source  
4 Start recording on the recording deck,  
then start playback on the playback  
component.  
Select the program source (component)  
to be named.  
2 Press NAME.  
3 Create an index name by using the  
TUNING/CHAR and NAME:  
Press TUNING/CHAR + or TUNING/  
CHAR – to select a character, then press  
NAME to move the cursor to the next  
position.  
To insert a space  
Press TUNING/CHAR + or TUNING/  
CHAR – until a blank space appears in the  
display.  
If you’ve made a mistake  
Press NAME repeatedly until the character  
to be changed flashes, then press TUNING/  
CHAR + or TUNING/CHAR – to select the  
right character.  
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Recording on a video tape  
Using the Sleep Timer  
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 the operating  
instructions of your VCR or LD player if you  
need help.  
You can set the receiver to turn off  
automatically at a specified time.  
Press SLEEP on the front panel (except  
for models of area code CEL, CEK) or on  
the remote while the power is on.  
1 Select the program source to be  
Each time you press the button, the display  
changes cyclically as follows:  
recorded.  
2 – 00 – 00 t 1 – 30 – 00 t 1 – 00 – 00 t  
0 – 30 – 00 t OFF  
2 Prepare the component for playing.  
For example, insert the laser disc you want  
to record into the LD player.  
The display dims after you have specified the  
time.  
3 Insert a blank video tape into the VCR  
(VIDEO 1) for recording.  
Tip  
To check the remaining time before the receiver turns  
off, press SLEEP. The remaining time appears in the  
display.  
4 Start recording on the recording VCR,  
then start playing the video tape or  
laser disc you want to record.  
Tip  
You can record the sound from any audio source onto  
a video tape while copying from a video tape or laser  
disc. Locate the point where you want to start  
recording from another audio source, select the  
program source, then start playback. The audio from  
that source will be recorded onto the audio track of  
the video tape instead of the audio from the original  
medium. To resume audio recording from the original  
medium, select the video source again.  
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Additional Information  
On cleaning  
Clean the cabinet, panel and controls with a soft cloth  
slightly moistened with a mild detergent solution. Do  
not use any type of abrasive pad, scouring powder or  
solvent such as alcohol or benzine.  
Precautions  
On safety  
Should any solid object or liquid fall into the cabinet,  
unplug the receiver and have it checked by qualified  
personnel before operating it any further.  
If you have any question or problem concerning your  
receiver, please consult your nearest Sony dealer.  
On power sources  
• Before operating the unit, check that the operating  
voltage is identical with your local power supply.  
The operating voltage is indicated on the nameplate  
at the rear of the receiver.  
• The unit is not disconnected from the AC power  
source (mains) as long as it is connected to the wall  
outlet, even if the receiver itself has been turned off.  
• If you are not going to use the receiver for a long  
time, be sure to disconnect the receiver from the  
wall outlet. To disconnect the AC power cord,  
grasp the plug itself; never pull the cord.  
• (Models of area code U only)  
One blade of the plug is wider than the other for the  
purpose of safety and will fit into the wall outlet  
only one way. If you are unable to insert the plug  
fully into the outlet, contact your dealer.  
• AC power cord must be changed only at the  
qualified service shop.  
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 is no sound or only a very low-level sound  
no matter which component is selected.  
• Check that the speakers and components are  
connected securely and correctly.  
• Check that both the receiver and all the  
components are turned on.  
• Check that the MASTER VOLUME control is  
not set at VOL MIN.  
On heat buildup  
• Press MUTING to cancel the muting function.  
• Check that the headphones are not connected.  
Although the unit heats up during operation, this is  
not a malfunction. If you continuously use this unit at  
a large volume, the cabinet temperature of the top,  
side and bottom rises considerably. To avoid burning  
yourself, do not touch the cabinet.  
• The protective device on the receiver has been  
activated because of a short circuit (“PROTECT”  
flashes). Turn off the receiver, eliminate the  
short-circuit problem and turn on the power  
again.  
On placement  
• Place the receiver in a location with adequate  
ventilation to prevent heat buildup and prolong the  
life of the receiver.  
• Do not place the receiver near heat sources, or in a  
place subject to direct sunlight, excessive dust or  
mechanical shock.  
• Do not place anything on top of the cabinet that  
might block the ventilation holes and cause  
malfunctions.  
There is no sound from a specific component.  
• Check that the component is connected correctly  
to the audio input jacks for that component.  
• Check that the cord(s) used for the connection is  
(are) fully inserted into the jacks on both the  
receiver and the component.  
• Check that you have selected the correct  
component on the receiver.  
On operation  
Before connecting other components, be sure to turn  
off and unplug the receiver.  
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There is no sound from one of the front  
speakers.  
Radio stations cannot be tuned in.  
• Check that the antennas are connected securely.  
Adjust the antennas and connect an external  
antenna if necessary.  
Connect a pair of headphones to the PHONES jack  
to verify that sound is output from the headphones  
(page 12).  
• The signal strength of the stations is too weak  
(when tuning in with automatic tuning). Use  
direct tuning.  
If only one channel is output from the headphones,  
the component may not be connected to the  
receiver correctly. Check that all the cords are fully  
inserted into the jacks on both the receiver and the  
component.  
• Make sure you set the tuning interval correctly  
(when tuning in AM stations with direct tuning).  
• No stations have been preset or the preset  
stations have been cleared (when tuning by  
scanning preset stations). Preset the stations  
(page 15).  
If both channels are output from the headphones,  
the front speaker may not be connected to the  
receiver correctly. Check the connection of the  
front speaker which is not outputting any sound.  
RDS does not work.*  
The left and right sounds are unbalanced or  
reversed.  
• Make sure that you’re tuned to an FM RDS  
station.  
• Check that the speakers and components are  
connected correctly and securely.  
• Select a stronger FM station.  
The RDS information that you want does not  
appear.*  
• Adjust the balance (page 12).  
There is severe hum or noise.  
Contact the radio station and find out whether they  
actually provide the service in question. If so, the  
service may be temporarily out of order.  
• Check that the speakers and components are  
connected securely.  
• Check that the connecting cords are away from a  
transformer or motor, and at least 3 meters away  
from a TV set or fluorescent light.  
* Models of area code CEL, CEK only.  
• Move your TV away from the audio components.  
continued  
• The plugs and jacks are dirty. Wipe them with a  
cloth slightly moistened with alcohol.  
Recording cannot be done.  
Check that the components are connected  
correctly.  
The FM reception is poor.  
Use a 75-ohm coaxial cable (not supplied) to  
connect the receiver to an outdoor FM antenna as  
shown below. If you connect the receiver to an  
outdoor antenna, ground it against lightning. To  
prevent a gas explosion, do not connect the ground  
wire to a gas pipe.  
Receiver  
Outdoor FM antenna  
ANTENNA  
AM  
y
Ground wire  
(not supplied)  
FM  
75  
COAXIAL  
To ground  
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Specifications  
The remote does not function.  
AUDIO POWER SPECIFICATIONS  
• Point the remote at the remote sensor  
receiver.  
on the  
g
POWER OUTPUT AND TOTAL  
HARMONIC DISTORTION:  
• Remove any obstacles in the path between the  
remote and the receiver.  
With 8 ohm loads, both channels driven, from  
40 – 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 (Models of area code  
U only).  
• Replace both batteries in the remote with new  
ones, if they are weak.  
• Make sure you select the correct function on the  
remote.  
• If the remote is set to operate the TV only, use  
the remote to select a source or component other  
than TV before operating the receiver or other  
component.  
Amplifier section  
POWER OUTPUT  
Models of area code U  
Rated Power Output at Stereo Mode  
(8 ohms 40 Hz – 20 kHz, THD 0.09 %)  
100 W + 100 W  
Clearing the receiver’s memory  
To clear  
See  
All memorized settings  
page 11  
Models of area code CEL, CEK  
Rated Power Output at Stereo Mode  
(8 ohms 1 kHz, THD 0.7 %)  
100 W + 100 W1)  
1) Measured under the following conditions:  
Area code  
Power requirements  
CEL, CEK  
230 V AC, 50 Hz  
Frequency response  
CD, MD/TAPE,  
20 Hz – 50 kHz  
VIDEO 1, VIDEO 2  
+0/–0.5 dB (with bass  
boost bypassed)  
Inputs (Analog)  
CD, MD/TAPE,  
VIDEO 1, VIDEO 2  
Sensitivity: 250 mV  
Impedance: 50 kilohms  
S/N2): 85 dB  
(A, 250 mV3))  
2) INPUT SHORT.  
3) Weighted network, input level.  
Outputs  
MD/TAPE, VIDEO 1  
Voltage: 250 mV  
Impedance: 10 kilohms  
Bass Boost:  
Tone:  
+8 dB at 70 Hz  
10 dB at 100 Hz and  
10 kHz  
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4) You can change the AM tuning scale to 9 kHz or  
10 kHz. After tuning in any AM station, turn off  
the receiver. Hold down PRESET TUNING + and  
press ?/1. All preset stations will be erased when  
you change the tuning scale. To reset the scale to  
10 kHz (or 9 kHz), repeat the procedure.  
FM tuner section  
Tuning range  
87.5 - 108.0 MHz  
Antenna terminals  
75 ohms, unbalanced  
Intermediate frequency  
10.7 MHz  
General  
Power requirements  
Sensitivity  
Mono:  
Stereo:  
18.3 dBf, 2.2 µV/75 ohms  
38.3 dBf, 22.5 µV/75 ohms  
Area code  
U
Power requirements  
120 V AC, 60 Hz  
Usable sensitivity  
11.2 dBf, 1 µV/75 ohms  
CEL, CEK  
230 V AC, 50/60 Hz  
S/N  
Mono:  
Stereo:  
76 dB  
70 dB  
Power consumption  
Area code  
U
Power consumption  
Harmonic distortion at 1 kHz  
190 W  
210 W  
Mono:  
Stereo:  
0.5%  
0.8%  
CEL, CEK  
Separation  
35 dB at 1 kHz  
Power consumption (during standby mode)  
0.5 W (for models of all area code)  
Frequency response 30 Hz – 15 kHz,  
+0.5/–2 dB  
AC outlets  
Area code  
U
AC outlets  
Selectivity  
60 dB at 400 kHz  
1 switched, 120 W/1A MAX  
1 switched, 100 W MAX  
AM tuner section  
CEL, CEK  
Tuning range  
Models of area code U  
With 10-kHz tuning scale: 530 – 1710 kHz4)  
With 9-kHz tuning scale: 531 – 1710 kHz4)  
Dimensions  
430 × 145 × 300 mm  
7
6
6
8
8
8
(16 / × 5 / × 11 / in.)  
including projecting parts  
and controls  
Models of area code CEL, CEK  
With 9-kHz tuning scale: 531 – 1602 kHz  
Mass (Approx.)  
7.0 kg (15 lb 7 oz)  
Antenna  
Loop antenna  
Supplied accessories  
FM wire antenna (1)  
AM loop antenna (1)  
Remote commander RM-U185 (1)  
R6 (size-AA) batteries (2)  
Intermediate frequency  
450 kHz  
Usable sensitivity  
50 dB/m (at 1,000 kHz or  
999 kHz)  
For details on the area code of the component you  
are using, see page 4.  
S/N  
45 dB (at 50 mV/m)  
Harmonic distortion 1.0 % (50 mV/m,  
Design and specifications are subject to change  
without notice.  
400 Hz)  
Selectivity  
At 9 kHz:  
35 dB  
40 dB  
At 10 kHz:  
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Remote button description  
You can use the remote RM-U185 to operate  
the components in your system.  
The tables below show the settings of each  
button.  
Remote  
Button  
Operations  
Function  
AV  
?/1  
?/1  
SLEEP  
SLEEP  
Receiver  
Activates the sleep  
SYSTEM  
function and the duration  
which the receiver turns  
off automatically.  
STANDBY  
VIDEO 1  
MD/TAPE  
VIDEO 2  
CD  
DVD  
?/1  
Receiver  
Turns the receiver on or  
off.  
TUNER  
TOP MENU  
DVD MENU  
F
VIDEO 1 Receiver  
VIDEO 2 Receiver  
To watch VCR.  
(VTR mode 3)  
1
2
3
g
G
ENTER  
To watch VCR.  
(VTR mode 1)  
4
5
8
0
6
9
f
7
SHIFT  
DVD  
Receiver  
To watch DVD.  
D. TUNING  
ENTER  
MD/TAPE Receiver  
To listen to Minidisc or  
audio tape.  
>10  
– /– –  
RETURN  
=
CH/PRESET +  
+
TV/VIDEO  
CD  
Receiver  
Receiver  
To listen to compact disc.  
ANT  
TUNER  
To listen to radio  
programs.  
TV/VTR  
D.SKIP  
0
(
)
P
SHIFT  
Receiver  
Press repeatedly to select  
a memory page for  
presetting radio stations  
or tuning to preset  
stations.  
p
L
BALANCE  
R
BASS BOOST  
MUTING  
D.TUNING Receiver  
Tuner station direct  
key-in-mode.  
+
TREBLE  
BASS  
MASTER  
VOL  
+
BALANCE Receiver  
L/R  
Adjust the balance.  
BASS  
BOOST  
Receiver  
Reinforce the bass.  
+
TV VOL  
+
TV CH  
TREBLE Receiver  
+/–  
Adjust the treble tone  
quality.  
MUTING Receiver  
Mutes the sound from the  
receiver.  
BASS +/– Receiver  
Adjust the bass tone  
quality.  
Note  
When you press the function buttons (VIDEO 1,  
VIDEO 2, DVD), the input mode of the TV might not  
switch to the corresponding input mode that you  
want. In this case, press the TV/VIDEO button to  
switch the input mode of the TV.  
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Remote  
Button  
Operations  
Function  
Remote  
Button  
Operations  
Function  
MASTER Receiver  
VOL +/–  
Adjusts the master  
volumn of the receiver.  
ENTER  
TV/VCR/  
Satellite tuner/ disc or track using the  
After selecting a channel,  
LD player/  
MD deck/  
DAT deck/  
Tape deck  
numeric buttons, press  
to enter the value.  
AV ?/1 TV/VCR/  
Turns the audio and  
video components on or  
CD player/  
VCD player/ off.  
LD player/  
DVD player/  
MD deck/  
RETURN VCD player  
Go back to previous  
menu.  
DAT deck  
CH/  
PRESET +/–  
Receiver  
Scans and selects preset  
stations.  
SYSTEM Receiver/TV/ Turns off the receiver and  
STANDBY VCR/Satellite other Sony audio/video  
TV/VCR/  
Satellite tuner  
Selects preset channels.  
(Press  
tuner/CD  
components.  
AV ?/1 player/VCD  
and ?/1 player/LD  
at the same player/DVD  
./> VCR/CD  
Skips tracks.  
player/  
VCD player/  
time)  
player/MD  
deck/DAT  
deck/Tape  
deck  
LD player/  
DVD player/  
MD deck/  
DAT deck/  
Tape deck  
0-9  
Receiver  
Use with “SHIFT” button  
to select tuner preset  
station numeric input  
during DIRECT  
TUNING or MEMORY  
mode.  
m/M CD player/  
Searches tracks  
VCD player/ (forward or backward).  
DVD player  
VCR/LD  
player/  
MD deck/  
DAT deck/  
Tape deck  
Fastforwards or  
rewinds.  
CD player/  
VCD player/ 0 selects track 10.  
LD player/  
Selects track numbers.  
MD deck/  
DAT deck  
N
VCR/CD  
Starts play.  
player/  
TV/VCR/  
Selects channel numbers.  
VCD player/  
LD player/  
DVD player/  
MD deck/  
DAT deck/  
Tape deck  
Satellite tuner  
>10  
CD player/  
VCD player/ over 10.  
LD player/  
MD deck/  
Tape deck  
Selects track numbers  
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Remote button description  
(continued)  
Remote  
Button  
Operations  
Function  
-/--  
TV  
Selects the channel  
entry mode, either one  
or two digit.  
Remote  
Button  
Operations  
Function  
X
VCR/CD  
player/  
VCD player/ with components in  
LD player/  
DVD player/  
MD deck/  
DAT deck/  
Tape deck  
Pauses play or record.  
(Also starts recording  
TV/  
VIDEO  
TV  
TV  
TV  
Selects input signal: TV  
input or video input.  
TV  
VOL +/–  
Adjust the volume of  
the TV.  
record standby.  
TV  
CH +/–  
Selects preset TV  
channels.  
x
VCR/CD  
player/  
Stops play.  
Notes  
• Some functions explained in this section may not  
work depending on the model of the receiver.  
• The above explanation is intended to serve as an  
example only.  
Therefore, depending on the component the above  
operation may not be possible or may operate  
differently than described.  
VCD player/  
LD player/  
DVD player/  
MD deck/  
DAT deck/  
Tape deck  
ANT  
TV/VTR  
VCR  
Selects output signal  
from the aerial  
• The DVD function is not available for set operation.  
terminal: TV signal or  
VCR program.  
D.SKIP  
CD player/  
VCD player/  
DVD player/  
MD deck  
Skips discs (multi-disc  
changer only).  
TOP  
MENU  
DVD player  
Displays DVD title.  
Displays DVD menu.  
Enters the selection.  
DVD  
MENU  
DVD player  
ENTER  
DVD player  
DVD player  
Return to the previous  
menu or exits the menu.  
F/f/G/g DVD player  
Selects a menu item.  
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To reset a button to its factory  
setting  
Repeat the above procedure.  
Changing the factory  
setting of a function button  
To reset all the function buttons to  
their factory setting  
Press ?/1, AV ?/1 and MASTER VOL – at  
If the factory settings of the FUNCTION  
buttons do not match your system components,  
you can change them. For example, if you have  
a tape deck and you do not have an MD deck,  
you can assign the MD/TAPE button to your  
tape deck.  
the same time.  
Note that the settings of the TUNER button  
cannot be changed.  
1 Hold down the Function button whose  
function you want to change (for  
example, MD/TAPE).  
2 Press the corresponding button of the  
component you want to assign to the  
Function button (for example, 4 – Tape  
deck).  
The following buttons are assigned to select  
the functions:  
To operate  
Press  
CD player  
1
DAT deck  
2
MD deck  
3
Tape deck A  
4
Tape deck B  
5
LD player  
6
VCR (command mode VTR 1*)  
VCR (command mode VTR 2*)  
VCR (command mode VTR 3*)  
TV  
7
8
9
0
DSS (Digital Satellite Receiver)  
DVD  
>10  
ENTER  
.
VCD player  
* Sony VCRs are operated with a VTR 1, 2 or 3  
setting. These correspond to Beta, 8MM and  
VHS respectively.  
Now you can use the MD/TAPE button to  
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