Sony Stereo System STR DE585 User Manual

4-238-375-13(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-DE585/DE485E/DE485  
Serial No.  
STR-DE585  
STR-DE485E  
STR-DE485  
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Table of Contents  
List of Button Locations and  
Reference Pages  
Other Operations  
Naming preset stations and program  
sources ........................................... 35  
Recording ............................................ 35  
Main unit ............................................... 5  
Using the Sleep Timer ......................... 36  
Adjustments using the SET UP  
Hooking Up the Components  
Required cords....................................... 6  
Antenna hookups ................................... 7  
Audio component hookups .................... 8  
Video component hookups .................... 9  
Digital component hookups................. 10  
Multi channel input hookups1) ............. 11  
Other hookups ..................................... 12  
button ............................................ 36  
Operations Using the Remote  
RM-PP5063)  
Before you use your remote ................ 38  
Remote button description................... 38  
Selecting the mode of the remote ........ 41  
Programming the remote ..................... 42  
Hooking Up and Setting Up  
the Speaker System  
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Speaker system hookups ..................... 13  
Performing initial setup operations ..... 15  
Multi channel surround setup .............. 15  
Operations Using the Remote  
RM-U3064)  
Checking the connections.................... 20  
Before you use your remote ................ 45  
Remote button description................... 45  
Basic Operations  
Changing the factory setting of a  
Selecting the component ..................... 21  
Changing the display ........................... 22  
function button .............................. 48  
Additional Information  
Enjoying Surround Sound  
Precautions .......................................... 49  
Automatically decoding the input  
audio signal ................................... 23  
Selecting a sound field ........................ 23  
Using only the front speakers  
(2 Channel Stereo)......................... 25  
Enjoying stereo sound in multi channel  
(Dolby Pro Logic II)...................... 25  
Troubleshooting................................... 49  
Specifications ...................................... 52  
Tables of settings using SURR, LEVEL,  
SET UP, BASS and TREBLE  
buttons ........................................... 54  
Adjustable parameters for each  
Understanding the multi channel  
sound field ..................................... 55  
surround displays .......................... 26  
Customizing sound fields .................... 27  
1) STR-DE585 and STR-DE485 only  
2) Models of area code CEL, CEK only.  
3) For STR-DE585 area code CA only.  
4) Except for STR-DE585 area code CA.  
Receiving Broadcasts  
Storing FM stations automatically  
(AUTOBETICAL)2) ...................... 30  
Direct tuning ........................................ 30  
Automatic tuning ................................. 31  
Preset tuning ........................................ 31  
Using the Radio Data System (RDS)2) .... 33  
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About This Manual  
Note for the supplied remote  
The instructions in this manual are for models  
STR-DE585, STR-DE485E and STR-DE485. Check  
your model number by looking at the lower right  
corner of the front panel. In this manual, the  
STR-DE585 is used for illustration purposes unless  
stated otherwise. Any difference in operation is  
clearly indicated in the text, for example,  
“STR-DE485E only”.  
For RM-PP506 (STR-DE585 area code  
CA only)  
The VIDEO 3, TV/SAT, AUX, PHONO,  
AUDIO SPLIT, NIGHT MODE, EQ/TONE,  
ON SCREEN, /10, /11, /12, 3RD, 2ND ROOM  
and SOURCE buttons on the remote are not  
available.  
For RM-U306 (STR-DE485E only)  
About area codes  
The MULTI CH button on the remote is not  
available.  
The area code of the receiver you purchased is  
shown on the lower portion of the rear panel (see  
the illustration below).  
Demonstration Mode  
The demonstration will activate the first time you  
turn on the power. When the demonstration  
starts, the following message appears in the  
display:  
IMPEDANCE USE  
8
16  
TER  
FRONT  
R
L
R
L
4-XXX-XXX-XX AA  
“NOW DEMONSTRATION MODE IF  
YOU FINISH DEMONSTRATION  
PLEASE PRESS POWER KEY WHILE  
THIS MESSAGE APPEARS IN THE  
DISPLAY THANK YOU”  
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”.  
To cancel the demonstration  
Press ?/1 to turn the receiver off while the above  
message is being displayed. The next time you  
turn the receiver on, the demonstration will not  
appear.  
Tip  
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 38-44 for RM-PP506 (STR-DE585 area code  
CA only)  
To view the demonstration  
Hold down SET UP and press ?/1 to turn on the  
power.  
• pages 45-48 for RM-U306 (except for STR-DE585  
area code CA)  
Notes  
• Running the demonstration will clear the  
receiver’s memory. For details on what will be  
cleared, see “Clearing the receiver's memory”  
on page 15.  
• There will be no sound when the  
demonstration mode is activated.  
• You cannot cancel demonstration if you did  
not press ?/1 while the above message is  
being displayed. To cancel demonstration after  
the above message appears, press ?/1 twice to  
activate the demonstration again. Then, press  
?/1 while the above message is being  
displayed.  
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List of Button Locations and Reference Pages  
Illustration number  
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How to use this page  
Use this page to find the location of buttons  
that are mentioned in the text.  
NAME 8(35)  
R
R
Name of button/part Reference page  
Main unit  
FM MODE (Models of area code  
CEL, CEK only) ed, (Except for  
models of area code CEL, CEK)  
PRESET/PTY SELECT +/–  
(Models of area code CEL, CEK  
only) 3(32, 33)  
PRESET TUNING +/– (Except  
for models of area code CEL,  
CEK) 3(32, 53)  
PTY (Models of area code CEL,  
CEK only) ef(33)  
SET UP 6(4, 16, 36, 54)  
SHIFT eg(32)  
ALPHABETICAL ORDER  
0 – 9  
2 CH wh(25)  
ef(31)  
INPUT MODE qg(21)  
IR (receptor) 4(38, 45, 51)  
LEVEL 0(20, 27, 55)  
A – D  
A.DEC wk(23–25)  
AM (Except for models of area  
code CEL, CEK) es(30, 31)  
BASS +/– wg(29, 54)  
CD ql(21)  
CINEMA STUDIO EX A, B, C  
9(23, 24)  
Digital Cinema Sound (indicator)  
qs(23)  
M
MASTER VOLUME wd(20, 49)  
MD/TAPE qj(21)  
MEMORY eh(30, 32)  
MENU +/– e;(16, 27, 35, 36)  
MENU </> ea(16, 27, 35, 36)  
MODE wj(24, 50)  
MULTI CHANNEL DECODING  
(indicator) (Except for  
SLEEP (STR-DE485E only)qf  
(36)  
SURR qd(27, 54)  
T – Z  
TREBLE +/– qh(29, 54)  
TUNER ws(21, 30-32, 35)  
TUNING +/– 5(31)  
VIDEO 1 qk(21)  
DIMMER ej(22)  
DISPLAY 2(22, 33, 51)  
Display qa(22)  
STR-DE485E) 7(21)  
MULTI CH IN (Except for  
STR-DE485E) qf(21)  
DVD/LD wa(21)  
VIDEO 2 w;(21)  
MUTING wf(21, 49)  
E – L  
BUTTON DESCRIPTIONS  
N – S  
NAME 8(35)  
PHONES (jack) ek(21)  
ENTER wl(35)  
`/1 (power) 1(4, 15, 20, 29,  
30, 53)  
FM (Except for models of area  
code CEL, CEK) ed(30, 31)  
FM/AM (Models of area code  
CEL, CEK only) es(30, 31)  
1 23 4  
5 6 7 890qaqsqdqfqgqhqjqkqlw;waws  
g
ek ej ehegefedesea e;wlwkwjwh wg wf wd  
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Hooking Up the Components  
Required cords  
A Audio cord (not supplied)  
White (L)  
Red (R)  
White (L)  
Red (R)  
B Audio/video cord (not supplied)  
Yellow (video)  
White (L/audio)  
Red (R/audio)  
Yellow (video)  
White (L/audio)  
Red (R/audio)  
C Video cord (not supplied)  
Yellow (video)  
Yellow (video)  
Black  
D Optical digital cord (not supplied)  
Black  
E Coaxial digital cord (not supplied)  
Orange  
Orange  
Black  
F Monaural audio cord (not supplied)  
Black  
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/video cord, be sure to match the color-coded pins to the appropriate jacks on  
the components: yellow (video) to yellow; white (left, audio) to white; and red (right, audio) to red.  
When you connect optical digital cords, insert the cord plugs straight in until they click into place.  
Do not bend or tie the optical digital cord.  
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Antenna hookups  
AM loop antenna  
(supplied)  
FM wire antenna*  
(supplied)  
ANTENNA  
DIGITAL  
OPTICAL  
VIDEO  
IN  
2
MONITOR  
AM  
VIDEO OUT  
VIDEO IN  
VIDEO IN  
VIDEO OUT VIDEO IN  
FM  
75  
COAXIAL  
DVD/LD  
IN  
COAXIAL  
L
AUDIO OUT  
L
CENTER  
SUB  
R
R
IN  
OUT  
IN  
AUDIO IN  
AUDIO IN  
AUDIO OUT AUDIO IN  
SUB  
FRONT SURROUND WOOFER  
CD MD/TAPE DVD/LD VIDEO 2 VIDEO 1  
WOOFER  
MULTI CH IN  
* 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.  
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 component hookups  
MD/Tape deck  
INPUT OUTPUT  
LINE  
LINE  
L
R
A
A
OUT  
IN  
ANTENNA  
DIGITAL  
OPTICAL  
VIDEO  
IN  
2
MONITOR  
AM  
VIDEO OUT  
VIDEO IN  
VIDEO IN  
VIDEO OUT VIDEO IN  
FM  
75  
COAXIAL  
DVD/LD  
IN  
COAXIAL  
L
AUDIO OUT  
L
CENTER  
SUB  
R
R
IN  
OUT  
IN  
AUDIO IN  
AUDIO IN  
AUDIO OUT AUDIO IN  
SUB  
FRONT SURROUND WOOFER  
CD MD/TAPE DVD/LD VIDEO 2 VIDEO 1  
WOOFER  
MULTI CH IN  
A
OUTPUT  
LINE  
L
R
CD player  
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Video component hookups  
DVD or LD player  
OUTPUT  
AUDIO OUT  
VIDEO  
OUT  
L
R
B
ANTENNA  
DIGITAL  
OPTICAL  
VIDEO  
IN  
2
MONITOR  
AM  
VIDEO OUT  
VIDEO IN  
VIDEO IN  
VIDEO OUT VIDEO IN  
FM  
75  
COAXIAL  
DVD/LD  
IN  
COAXIAL  
L
AUDIO OUT  
L
CENTER  
SUB  
R
R
IN  
OUT  
IN  
AUDIO IN  
AUDIO IN  
AUDIO OUT AUDIO IN  
SUB  
FRONT SURROUND WOOFER  
CD MD/TAPE DVD/LD VIDEO 2 VIDEO 1  
WOOFER  
MULTI CH IN  
OUT  
IN  
IN  
B
B
C
B
OUTPUT  
VIDEO  
OUT  
INPUT OUTPUT  
INPUT  
VIDEO  
IN  
VIDEO  
IN  
VIDEO  
OUT  
TV tuner,  
satellite  
tuner or  
VCR  
AUDIO  
OUT  
AUDIO  
IN  
AUDIO  
OUT  
L
L
R
R
VCR  
TV monitor  
Note on video component  
hookups  
You can connect your TV’s audio output jacks  
to the VIDEO 2 AUDIO IN jacks on the  
receiver and apply sound effects to the audio  
from the TV. In this case, do not connect the  
TV’s video output jack to the VIDEO 2  
VIDEO IN jack on the receiver. If you are  
connecting a separate TV tuner (or satellite  
tuner), connect both the audio and video output  
jacks to the receiver as shown above.  
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Digital component hookups  
Connect the digital output jacks of your DVD player and satellite tuner (etc.) to the receiver’s digital  
input jacks to bring the multi channel surround sound of a movie theater into your home. To fully  
enjoy multi channel surround sound, five speakers (two front speakers, two surround speakers, and a  
center speaker) and a sub woofer are required. You can also connect an LD player with an RF OUT  
jack via an RF demodulator, like the Sony MOD-RF1 (not supplied).  
Notes  
• You cannot connect an LD player’s DOLBY DIGITAL RF OUT jack directly to this unit’s digital input jacks.  
You must first convert the RF signal to either an optical or coaxial digital signal. For details, see  
“Troubleshooting” on page 49.  
• All the OPTICAL and COAXIAL jacks are compatible with 96 kHz, 48 kHz, 44.1 kHz and 32 kHz sampling  
frequencies.  
TV tuner,  
satellite tuner or  
DVD player*  
OUTPUT  
VIDEO  
OUT  
AUDIO  
OUT  
OUTPUT  
L
DIGITAL  
OPTICAL  
R
D
B
ANTENNA  
DIGITAL  
OPTICAL  
VIDEO  
IN  
2
MONITOR  
AM  
VIDEO OUT  
VIDEO IN  
VIDEO IN  
VIDEO OUT VIDEO IN  
FM  
75  
COAXIAL  
DVD/LD  
IN  
COAXIAL  
L
AUDIO OUT  
L
CENTER  
R
R
SUB  
IN  
OUT  
IN  
AUDIO IN  
AUDIO IN  
AUDIO OUT AUDIO IN  
SUB  
FRONT SURROUND  
WOOFER  
CD MD/TAPE DVD/LD VIDEO 2 VIDEO 1  
WOOFER  
MULTI CH IN  
E
B
OUTPUT  
OUTPUT  
VIDEO  
OUT  
DIGITAL  
COAXIAL  
AUDIO  
OUT  
L
R
DVD or LD player  
(etc.)*  
* Make either coaxial or optical connections. We recommend making coaxial connections instead of optical  
connections.  
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Multi channel input hookups  
STR-DE585 and STR-DE485 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  
decoder. Alternatively, the multi channel input jacks can be used to connect an external multi channel  
decoder.  
To fully enjoy multi channel surround sound, five speakers (two front speakers, two surround  
speakers, and a center speaker) and a sub woofer are required. Refer to the operating instructions  
supplied with your DVD player, multi channel decoder, etc., for details on the multi channel  
hookups.  
Notes  
• When using the connections described below, adjust the level of the surround speakers and sub woofer from the  
DVD player or multi channel decoder.  
• See page 13 for details on speaker system hookup.  
ANTENNA  
DIGITAL  
OPTICAL  
VIDEO  
IN  
2
MONITOR  
AM  
VIDEO OUT  
VIDEO IN  
VIDEO IN  
VIDEO OUT VIDEO IN  
FM  
75  
COAXIAL  
DVD/LD  
IN  
COAXIAL  
L
AUDIO OUT  
L
CENTER  
R
R
SUB  
IN  
OUT  
IN  
AUDIO IN  
AUDIO IN  
AUDIO OUT AUDIO IN  
SUB  
FRONT SURROUND  
WOOFER  
CD MD/TAPE DVD/LD VIDEO 2 VIDEO 1  
WOOFER  
MULTI CH IN  
A
A
F
F
L
CENTER  
R
SUB  
FRONT SURROUND WOOFER  
MULTI CH OUT  
DVD player,  
Multichannel decoder, etc.  
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Other hookups  
IMPEDANCE USE  
8
16Ω  
SPEAKERS  
SURROUND  
CENTER  
FRONT  
R
L
R
L
R
L
R
L
b
To a wall outlet  
AC power cord  
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  
to the local power supply voltage. If not, use a  
screwdriver to set the selector to the correct  
position before connecting the AC power cord  
to a wall outlet.  
Before connecting the AC power cord of this  
receiver to a wall outlet, connect the speaker  
system to the receiver (page 13).  
Connect the AC power cord(s) of your audio/  
video components to a wall outlet.  
VOLTAGE SELECTOR  
120V  
240V  
220V  
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Hooking Up and Setting Up the Speaker System  
Speaker system hookups  
Required cords  
A Speaker cords (not supplied)  
(+)  
(+)  
(–)  
(–)  
B Monaural audio cord (not supplied)  
Black  
Black  
Active sub woofer  
Front speaker  
(R)  
Front speaker  
(L)  
INPUT  
AUDIO  
IN  
E
e
e
E
B
A
A
MONITOR  
VIDEO OUT  
IMPEDANCE USE  
8
16  
SPEAKERS  
SURROUND  
CENTER  
FRONT  
R
L
R
L
AUDIO OUT  
R
L
R
L
SUB  
WOOFER  
A
A
A
e
e
E
e E  
E
Surround speaker Surround speaker  
(R) (L)  
Center speaker  
continued  
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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  
sound will be distorted and will lack bass.  
• If you use speakers with low maximum input rating,  
adjust the volume carefully to avoid excessive  
output on the speakers.  
Stripped cords are touching each other  
due to excessive removal of insulation.  
After connecting all the components,  
speakers, and AC power cord, output  
a test tone to check that all the  
speakers are connected correctly.  
For details on outputting a test tone,  
see page 20.  
To avoid short-circuiting the  
speakers  
Short-circuiting of the speakers may damage  
the receiver. To prevent this, make sure to take  
the following precautions when connecting the  
speakers.  
If no sound is heard from a speaker while  
outputting a test tone or a test tone is output  
from a speaker other than the one whose name  
is currently displayed on the receiver, the  
speaker may be short-circuited. If this happens,  
check the speaker connection again.  
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.  
To avoid damaging your  
speakers  
Examples of poor conditions of the  
speaker cord  
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.  
Stripped speaker cord is touching another  
speaker terminal.  
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Performing initial setup  
operations  
Performing initial setup  
operations  
Before using your receiver for the first time,  
adjust SET UP parameters so that the receiver  
correspond to your system. For the adjustable  
parameters, see the table on page 54. See pages  
16–20 for speaker settings and pages 36-37 for  
other settings.  
Once you have hooked up the speakers and  
turned on the power, clear the receiver’s  
memory. Then specify the speaker parameters  
(size, position, etc.) and perform any other  
initial setup operations necessary for your  
system.  
Tip  
Multi channel surround  
setup  
To check the audio output during settings (to set up  
while outputting the sound), check the connection  
(page 20).  
For the best possible surround sound, all  
speakers should be the same distance from the  
listening position (A).  
Clearing the receiver’s  
memory  
However, the receiver lets you place the center  
speaker up to 1.5 meters (5 feet) closer (B)  
and the surround speakers up to 4.5 meters (15  
feet) closer (C) to the listening position.  
Before using your receiver for the first time, or  
when you want to clear the receiver’s memory,  
do the following.  
This procedure is not necessary if the  
demonstration activates when you turn on the  
power.  
The front speakers can be placed from 1.0 to  
12.0 meters (3 to 40 feet) from the listening  
position (A).  
1 Turn off the receiver.  
2 Hold down ?/1 for 5 seconds.  
The demonstration starts (page 4) and all of  
the following items are reset or cleared:  
You can place the surround speakers either  
behind you or to the side, depending on the  
shape of your room (etc.).  
When placing surround speakers to your side  
• All preset stations are reset or cleared.  
B
• All sound field parameters are reset to  
their factory settings.  
• All index names (of preset stations and  
program sources) are cleared.  
A
A
45°  
C
C
• All SET UP parameters are reset to  
their factory settings.  
90°  
• The sound field memorized for each  
program source and preset stations are  
cleared.  
20°  
• The master volume is set to VOL MIN.  
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Tip  
Multi channel surround setup  
(continued)  
The setting for Micro Satellite Speaker (MICRO SP.)  
has been programmed to optimize the sound balance.  
If you use Sony’s Micro Satellite Speakers, select  
MICRO SP.  
When placing surround speakers behind you  
Caution  
B
When you use Micro Satellite Speakers and the  
speaker size is set to “LARGE”, you may not obtain  
the correct soundstage. The speaker may also be  
damaged at high volume position.  
A
A
45°  
C
C
Specifying the speaker  
parameters  
90°  
1 Press SET UP.  
20°  
2 Press MENU  
or MENU  
to select  
Note  
the parameter you want to adjust.  
Do not place the center speaker farther away from the  
listening position than the front speakers.  
3 Press MENU + or MENU to select the  
setting you want.  
Normal Speaker and Micro  
Satellite Speaker  
The setting is entered automatically.  
4 Repeat steps 2 and 3 until you have set  
If you are using  
Select  
all of the parameters that follow.  
Normal Speakers  
NORM. SP.  
MICRO SP.  
Initial settings  
Micro Satellite Speakers  
Parameter  
Initial setting  
R
L
(FRONT)  
LARGE*  
The speaker size and the sub woofer selection  
has been preset to NORM. SP. You can adjust  
the speaker size and sub woofer selection when  
you select NORM. SP. (pages 17-18)  
C
(CENTER)  
LARGE*  
LARGE*  
SL  
SW  
SR  
(SURROUND)  
(SUB WOOFER) S.W. XXX YES*  
To select MICRO SP., turn off the power, then  
turn on again while pressing LEVEL. (To reset  
to NORM. SP., do the same procedure.)  
R
L
C
DIST. XX.X m (ft.)**  
5.0 m (16 ft.)**  
DIST. XX.X m (ft.)**  
5.0 m (16 ft.)**  
3.5 m (11 ft.)**  
BEHD.  
SL  
SL  
SL  
SR  
DIST. XX.X m (ft.)**  
When you select MICRO SP., the speaker size  
and sub woofer selection has been configurated  
as follows:  
SR  
PL. XXX  
SR  
HGT. XXX  
LOW  
Speaker  
Settings  
SMALL  
SMALL  
SMALL  
YES  
FRONT  
*
You can set this parameter only when you select  
NORM. SP.  
CENTER  
** Models of area code U, CA only.  
SURROUND  
SUB WOOFER  
You cannot change the configuration if you select  
MICRO SP.  
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SL  
L
R
SR  
x Surround speaker size (  
)
x Front speaker size (  
)
If you connect large speakers that will  
effectively reproduce bass frequencies, select  
“LARGE”. Normally, select “LARGE”.  
If you connect large speakers that will  
effectively reproduce bass frequencies, select  
“LARGE”. Normally, select “LARGE”.  
However, if the front speakers are set to  
“SMALL”, you cannot set the surround  
speakers to “LARGE”.  
If the sound is distorted, or you feel a lack of  
surround effects when using multi channel  
surround sound, select “SMALL” to activate  
the bass redirection circuitry and output the  
front channel bass frequencies from the sub  
woofer.  
If the sound is distorted, or you feel a lack of  
surround effects when using multi channel  
surround sound, select “SMALL” to activate  
the bass redirection circuitry and output the  
surround channel bass frequencies from the sub  
woofer or other “LARGE” speakers.  
When the front speakers are set to “SMALL”,  
the center and surround speakers are also  
automatically set to “SMALL” (unless  
previously set to “NO”).  
If you do not connect surround speakers, select  
“NO”.*3  
C
x Center speaker size (  
)
Tip  
If you connect a large speaker that will  
*1–*3 correspond to the following Dolby Pro Logic  
modes  
*1 NORMAL  
*2 PHANTOM  
*3 3 STEREO  
effectively reproduce bass frequencies, select  
“LARGE”. Normally, select “LARGE”.  
However, if the front speakers are set to  
“SMALL”, you cannot set the center speaker to  
“LARGE”.  
Tip  
Internally, the LARGE and SMALL settings for each  
speaker determine whether the internal sound  
processor will cut the bass signal from that channel.  
When the bass is cut from a channel, the bass  
redirection circuitry sends the corresponding bass  
frequencies to the sub woofer or other “LARGE”  
speakers.  
However, since bass sounds have a certain amount of  
directionality, it is best not to cut them, if possible.  
Therefore, even when using small speakers, you can  
set them to “LARGE” if you want to output the bass  
frequencies from that speaker. On the other hand, if  
you are using a large speaker, but prefer not to have  
bass frequencies output from that speaker, set it to  
“SMALL”.  
If the sound is distorted, or you feel a lack of  
surround effects when using multi channel  
surround sound, select “SMALL” to activate  
the bass redirection circuitry and output the  
center channel bass frequencies from the front  
speakers (if set to “LARGE”) or sub woofer.*1  
If you do not connect a center speaker, select  
“NO”. The sound of the center channel will be  
output from the front speakers.*2  
If the overall sound level is lower than you prefer, set  
all speakers to “LARGE”. If there is not enough bass,  
you can use the BASS +/– to boost the bass levels. To  
adjust the bass, see page 29.  
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Tip  
Multi channel surround setup  
(continued)  
The receiver allows you to input the speaker position  
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  
1.5 meters (5 feet) closer than the front speakers.  
Likewise, the surround speakers can not be set further  
away from the listening position than the front  
speakers. And they can be no more than 4.5 meters  
(15 feet) closer.  
SW  
x Sub woofer selection (  
S.W. XXX)  
If you connect a sub woofer, select “YES”.  
If you do not connect a sub woofer, select  
“NO”. This activates the bass redirection  
circuitry and outputs the LFE signals from other  
speakers.  
This is because incorrect speaker placement is not  
conducive to enjoy surround sound.  
In order to take full advantage of the Dolby  
Digital bass redirection circuitry, we  
recommend setting the sub woofer’s cut off  
frequency as high as possible.  
Please note that, setting the speaker distance closer  
than the actual location of the speakers will cause a  
delay in the output of the sound from that speaker. In  
other words, the speaker will sound like it is farther  
away.  
L
R
For example, setting the center speaker distance  
1~2 m (3~6 feet) closer than the actual speaker  
position will create a fairly realistic sensation of being  
“inside” the screen. If you cannot obtain a satisfactory  
surround effect because the surround speakers are too  
close, setting the surround speaker distance closer  
(shorter) than the actual distance will create a larger  
sound stage.  
x Front speaker distance (  
DIST.  
XX.X m (ft.))  
Set the distance from your listening position to  
the front speakers (A on page 15).  
C
x Center speaker distance (  
DIST.  
XX.X m (ft.))  
Adjusting these parameter while listening to the  
sound often results in much better surround sound.  
Give it a try!  
Set the distance from your listening position to  
the center speaker. Center speaker distance  
should be set from a distance equal to the front  
speaker distance (A on page 15) to a distance  
1.5 meters (5 feet) closer to your listening  
position (B on page 15).  
SL  
SR  
x Surround speaker distance (  
DIST. XX.X m (ft.))  
Set the distance from your listening position to  
the surround speakers. Surround speaker  
distance should be set from a distance equal to  
the front speaker distance (A on page 15) to a  
distance 4.5 meters (15 feet) closer to your  
listening position (C on page 15).  
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SL  
SR  
x Surround speaker position (  
The surround speaker position parameter is designed  
specifically for implementation of the Digital Cinema  
Sound modes with virtual elements.  
PL. XXX)*  
This parameter lets you specify the location of  
your surround speakers for proper  
implementation of the Digital Cinema Sound  
surround modes. Refer to the illustration below.  
With the Digital Cinema Sound modes, speaker  
position is not as critical as other modes. All modes  
with virtual elements were designed under the  
premise that the surround speaker would be located  
behind the listening position, but presentation remains  
fairly consistent even with the surround speakers  
positioned at a rather wide angle. However, if the  
speakers are pointing towards the listener from the  
immediate left and right of the listening position, the  
sound fields with virtual elements will not be  
effective unless the surround speaker position  
parameter is set to “PL. SIDE”.  
Select “SIDE” if the location of your surround  
speakers corresponds to section A.  
Select “MID” if the location of your surround  
speakers corresponds to section B.  
Select “BEHD.” if the location of your  
surround speakers corresponds to section C.  
Nevertheless, each listening environment has many  
variables, like wall reflections, and you may obtain  
better results using “PL. BEHD.” or “PL. MID” if  
your speakers are located high above the listening  
position, even if they are to the immediate left and  
right.  
Therefore, although it may result in a setting contrary  
to the “Surround speaker position” explanation, we  
recommend that you playback multi channel surround  
encoded software and listen to the effect each setting  
has on your listening environment. Choose the setting  
that provides a good sense of spaciousness and that  
best succeeds in forming a cohesive space between  
the surround sound from the surround speakers and  
the sound of the front speakers. If you are not sure  
which sounds best, select “PL. BEHD.” and then use  
the speaker distance parameter and speaker level  
adjustments to obtain proper balance.  
90°  
A
A
60°  
30°  
B
B
C
C
20°  
SL  
SR  
x Surround speaker height (  
HGT. XXX)*  
This parameter lets you specify the height of  
your surround speaker(s) for proper  
implementation of the Digital Cinema Sound  
surround modes. Refer to the illustration below.  
continued  
Select “LOW” if the location of your surround  
speakers corresponds to section A.  
Select “HIGH” if the location of your surround  
speakers corresponds to section B.  
B
A
B
A
60  
30  
*
These parameters are not available when  
SL  
SR  
)” is set to  
“Surround speaker size (  
“NO”.  
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Multi channel surround setup  
(continued)  
Checking the connections  
After connecting all of your components to the  
receiver, do the following to verify that the  
connections were made correctly.  
Adjusting the speaker level  
Use the remote while seated in your listening  
position to adjust the level of each speaker.  
1 Press ?/1 to turn on the receiver.  
2 Turn on the component that you  
connected (e.g., CD player or tape  
deck).  
Note  
The receiver incorporates a new test tone with a  
frequency centered at 800 Hz for easier speaker level  
adjustment.  
1 Press ?/1 to turn on the receiver.  
3 Press the function button to select the  
component (program source).  
2 Press TEST TONE on the remote.  
“T. TONE” appears in the display and you  
will hear the test tone from each speaker in  
sequence.  
4 Start playing.  
If you do not obtain normal sound output after  
performing this procedure, see  
“Troubleshooting” on page 49 and take the  
appropriate measures to correct the problem.  
3 Adjust the LEVEL parameters so that  
the level of the test tone from each  
speaker sounds the same when you are  
in your main listening position.  
Press LEVEL to adjust the balance and  
level of speakers. For details on the LEVEL  
menu, see pages 27 and 28.  
While adjusting, the test tone is output from  
the speaker whose adjustment is performed.  
4 Press TEST TONE again to turn off the  
test tone.  
Tip  
You can adjust the level of all speakers at the same  
time. Turn MASTER VOLUME on the main unit or  
press MASTER VOL +/– on the remote.  
Notes  
• The test tone cannot be output when the receiver is  
set to MULTI CH IN (STR-DE585 and  
STR-DE485 only).  
• The adjusted value are shown in the display during  
adjustment.  
• Although these adjustments can also be made via  
the front panel using the LEVEL menu (when the  
test tone is output, the receiver switches to the  
LEVEL menu automatically), we recommend you  
follow the procedure described above and adjust the  
speaker levels from your listening position using the  
remote.  
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Basic Operations  
Select  
To  
OPT IN  
Specify the digital audio  
signals input to the  
DIGITAL OPTICAL input  
jacks.  
Selecting the component  
Function buttons  
ANALOG  
Specify the analog audio  
signals input to the AUDIO  
IN (L/R) jacks.  
Press the function button to select the  
component you want to use.  
To select  
Press  
Note  
VCR  
VIDEO 1 or VIDEO 2  
VIDEO 2  
DVD/LD  
MD/TAPE  
CD  
If 96 kHz digital signal is input, the tone, sound field  
and surround parameters do not function.  
TV tuner or satellite tuner  
DVD or LD player  
MD or Tape deck  
CD player  
MULTI CH IN  
(STR-DE585 and STR-DE485 only)  
Press MULTI CH IN to enjoy the audio source  
connected to the MULTI CH IN jacks. You can  
adjust balance and level of all the speakers. When  
this function is on, the tone and surround effects  
are turned off.  
Built in tuner  
TUNER  
After turning on the component you selected,  
select the component and play the program  
source.  
After selecting VCR, DVD player, or LD  
player, turn on the TV and set the TV’s video  
input to match the component you selected.  
MULTI CHANNEL DECODING  
Indicator  
(STR-DE585 and STR-DE485 only)  
INPUT MODE  
This indicator lights up when the unit is  
decoding signals recorded in a multi channel  
format.  
Press INPUT MODE to select the input mode  
for your digital components.  
Each time you press the button, the input mode  
of the currently selected component switches.  
MUTING  
Press MUTING to mute the sound. The muting  
function is canceled when you turn the power  
on or turn the MASTER VOLUME clockwise  
to turn the volume up.  
Select  
To  
AUTO IN  
Give priority to digital  
signals when there are both  
digital and analog  
connections. If there are no  
digital signals, analog is  
selected.  
PHONES  
Use to connect headphones.  
COAX IN  
Specify the digital audio  
signals input to the  
DIGITAL COAXIAL input  
jacks.  
When the headphones are connected, speaker  
output is automatically canceled and “SP. OFF”  
lights up in the display.  
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Changing the display  
DISPLAY  
Each time you press DISPLAY, the display  
changes cyclically as follows:  
Index name of the component* t Selected  
component t Sound field applied to the  
program source  
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** t Sound field applied to the band or  
the preset station  
* Index name appears only when you have assigned  
one to the component or preset station (page 35).  
Index name does not appear when only blank  
spaces have been entered, or it is the same as the  
function.  
**During RDS reception only. (Models of area code  
CEL, CEK only. See page 33).  
DIMMER  
Press DIMMER repeatedly to adjust the  
brightness of the display (3 steps).  
However, when you press any button, the  
display becomes the brightest setting  
temporary.  
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Enjoying Surround Sound  
Sound field  
Display  
You can take advantage of surround sound  
simply by selecting one of the receiver’s pre-  
programmed sound fields. They bring the  
exciting and powerful sound of movie theaters  
and concert halls into your home. You can also  
customize the sound fields to obtain the sound  
you want by changing the surround parameter.  
To fully enjoy surround sound, you must  
register the number and location of your  
speakers. See “Multi channel surround setup”  
starting from page 15 to set the speaker  
Normal Surround  
Cinema Studio EX A  
Cinema Studio EX B  
Cinema Studio EX C  
Hall  
NORM.SURR.  
C.ST.EX A DCS  
C.ST.EX B DCS  
C.ST.EX C DCS  
HALL  
Jazz Club  
JAZZ  
Live Concert  
Game  
CONCERT  
GAME  
parameters before enjoying surround sound.  
About DCS (Digital Cinema Sound)  
The sound fields with DCS mark use DCS  
technology. When these sound fields are  
selected, “Digital Cinema Sound” indicator in  
the display lights up.  
Automatically decoding  
the input audio signal  
In collaboration with Sony Pictures  
Entertainment, Sony measured the sound  
environment of their studios and integrated the  
data of the measurement and Sony’s own DSP  
(Digital Signal Processor) technology to  
develop “Digital Cinema Sound”. In a home  
theater, “Digital Cinema Sound” simulates an  
ideal movie theater sound environment based  
on the preference of the movie director.  
Press A.DEC.  
“AUTO DEC.” appears in the display.  
This mode automatically detects the type of  
audio signal being input (Dolby Digital, DTS,  
or standard 2 channel stereo) and performs the  
proper decoding if necessary. This mode  
presents the sound as it was recorded/encoded,  
without adding any effects (e.g. reverberation).  
Enjoying movies with Cinema  
Studio EX  
However, if there are no low frequency signals  
(Dolby Digital LFE, etc.) it will generate a low  
frequency signal for output to the sub woofer.  
Cinema Studio EX is ideal for enjoying the  
movie software encoded with multi channel  
format, such as the Dolby Digital DVD. This  
mode reproduces the sound characteristics of  
Sony Pictures Entertainment’s studios.  
Selecting a sound field  
You can enjoy surround sound simply by  
selecting one of the pre-programmed sound  
fields according to the program you want to  
listen to.  
Press CINEMA STUDIO EX A, B or C.  
The selected sound field is indicated in the  
display.  
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Selecting a sound field (continued)  
You can select Cinema Studio EX by pressing MODE  
repeatedly.  
x C.ST.EX A (Cinema Studio EX A)  
Reproduces the sound characteristics of the  
Sony Pictures Entertainment “Cary Grant  
Theater” cinema production studio. This is a  
standard mode, great for watching most any  
type of movie.  
Notes  
The effects provided by the virtual speakers may  
cause increased noise in the playback signal.  
When listening with sound fields that employ the  
virtual speakers, you will not be able to hear any  
sound coming directly from the surround speakers.  
Selecting other sound fields  
x C.ST.EX B (Cinema Studio EX B)  
Reproduces the sound characteristics of the  
Sony Pictures Entertainment “Kim Novak  
Theater” cinema production studio. This mode  
is ideal for watching science-fiction or action  
movies with lots of sound effects.  
Press MODE repeatedly to select the  
sound field you want.  
The current sound field is indicated in the  
display.  
x NORM.SURR. (Normal Surround)  
Software with multi channel surround audio  
signals is played back according to the way it  
was recorded. Software with 2 channel audio  
signals is decoded with Dolby Pro Logic to  
create surround effects.  
x C.ST.EX C (Cinema Studio EX C)  
Reproduces the sound characteristics of the  
Sony Pictures Entertainment scoring stage.  
This mode is ideal for watching musicals or  
classic films where music is featured in the  
soundtrack.  
x HALL  
About Cinema Studio EX  
Reproduces the acoustics of a rectangular  
concert hall.  
Cinema Studio EX consists of the following  
three elements.  
• Virtual Multi Dimension  
x JAZZ (Jazz Club)  
Creates 5 sets of virtual speakers  
surrounding the listener from a single pair of  
actual surround speakers.  
Reproduces the acoustics of a jazz club.  
x CONCERT (Live Concert)  
Reproduces the acoustics of a 300-seat live  
concert.  
• Screen Depth Matching  
In a movie theater, sound seems to come  
from inside the image reflected on the movie  
screen. This element creates the same  
sensation in your listening room by shifting  
the sound of the front speakers “into” the  
screen.  
x GAME  
Obtains maximum audio impact from video  
game software.  
To turn the surround effect off  
Press A.DEC or 2CH.  
• Cinema Studio Reverberation  
Reproduces the reverberations peculiar to a  
movie theater.  
Cinema Studio EX is the integrated mode  
which operates these elements simultaneously.  
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Tips  
Enjoying stereo sound in  
multi channel  
• The receiver lets you apply the last selected sound  
field to a program source whenever it is selected  
(Sound Field Link). For example, if you listen to  
CD with “JAZZ” as the sound field, change to a  
different program source, then return to CD,  
“JAZZ” will be applied again.  
• You can identify the encoding format of program  
sofware by looking at its packaging.  
Dolby Digital discs are labeled with the  
(Dolby Pro Logic II)  
(STR-DE585 only)  
The receiver can reproduce the stereo sound in  
multi channel through Dolby Pro Logic II. You  
can activate the decoder using the SET UP  
menu. For details, see pages 36-37.  
logo, and Dolby Surround encoded programs are  
labeled with the  
logo.  
• When sound signals with a sampling frequency of  
96 kHz are input, the sound signals are output in  
stereo automatically, and the sound field is turned  
off.  
Using only the front  
speakers (2 Channel Stereo)  
Press 2CH.  
“2CH ST.” appears in the display.  
This mode outputs the sound from the front left  
and right speakers only. Standard 2 channel  
(stereo) sources completely bypass the sound  
field processing. Multi channel surround  
formats are downmixed to 2 channel.  
Notes  
No sound is output from the sub woofer when  
“2CH ST.” is selected. To listen to 2 channel  
(stereo) sources using the front left and right  
speakers and a sub woofer, press A.DEC to select  
“AUTO DEC.”  
When you select “Micro Satellite Speaker” (page  
16), internal sound processor will automatically  
redirect bass sound to sub woofer. If you want to  
listen to two channel (stereo) sources under this  
setting, we recommend that you choose “AUTO  
DEC.” mode so that you can take advantage of  
your sub woofer to obtain the correct bass signal.  
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Understanding the multi channel surround displays  
qa qs  
1
2
3
4
5
DTS MPEG  
D.RANGE  
MONO RDS  
STEREO  
PRO LOGIC  
DIGITAL  
a
MEMORY  
SW  
SP. OFF OPT COAX  
L
C
L F E  
S
R
8
7
6
SL  
SR  
0
9
1 ; DIGITAL: Lights up when the receiver is  
decoding signals recorded in the Dolby  
Digital format.  
6 D.RANGE: Lights up when dynamic range  
compression is activated. See page 28 to  
adjust the dynamic range compression.  
2 PRO LOGIC: Lights up when the receiver  
applies Pro Logic processing to 2 channel  
signals in order to output the center and  
surround channel signals. However, this  
indicator does not light if the center and  
surround speakers are set to “NO”, and  
“AUTO DEC.” or “NORM.SURR.” is  
selected.  
7 COAX: Lights up when the source signal is a  
digital signal being input through the  
COAXIAL terminal.  
8 OPT: Lights up when the source signal is a  
digital signal being input through the  
OPTICAL terminal.  
9 Playback channel indicators: The letters  
(L, C, R, etc.) indicate the channels being  
played back. The boxes around the letters  
vary to show how the receiver downmixes the  
source sound (based on the speakers settings).  
When using sound fields like “C.ST.EX”, the  
receiver adds reverberation based on the  
source sound.  
Note  
Pro Logic decoding does not function for MPEG  
format signals.  
3 DTS: Lights up when DTS signals are input.  
Note  
When playing a DTS format disc, be sure that  
you have made digital connections and that  
INPUT MODE is NOT set to “ANALOG”  
(page 21).  
L (Front Left), R (Front Right), C (Center  
(monaural)), SL (Surround Left), SR  
(Surround Right), S (Surround (monaural or  
the surround components obtained by Pro  
Logic processing)).  
4 MPEG: Lights up when MPEG signals are  
input.  
Example:  
Note  
Recording format (Front /Surround): 3/2  
Output channel: Surround speakers absent  
Sound Field: AUTO DEC.  
Only the front 2 channels are compatible with  
MPEG format. Multi channel surround sound is  
downmixed and output from the front 2 channels.  
5 Tuner indicators: Lights up when using the  
receiver to tune in radio stations, etc. See  
pages 30–34 for tuner operations.  
L
C
R
SL  
SR  
Note  
“RDS” only appears for models of area code  
CEL, CEK only.  
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3 Press MENU + or MENU – to select the  
L F E  
0
: Lights up when the disc being  
setting you want.  
played back contains the LFE (Low  
Frequency Effect) channel and when the  
sound of the LFE channel signal is actually  
being reproduced.  
The setting is entered automatically.  
Initial settings  
Parameter  
Initial setting  
qa SW: Lights up when sub woofer selection is  
set to “YES” (page 18) and the audio signal is  
output from the SUB WOOFER jacks.  
EFFECT  
(depends on the sound field)  
qs SP. OFF: Lights up when headphones are  
Effect level (EFFECT)  
Lets you adjust the “presence” of the current  
surround effect.  
inserted.  
Customizing sound fields  
Adjusting the level  
parameters  
By adjusting the surround parameters and the  
tone characteristics of the front speakers, you  
can customize the sound fields to suit your  
particular listening situation.  
The LEVEL menu contains parameters that let  
you adjust the balance and volumes of each  
speaker. The settings are applied to all sound  
fields.  
Once you customize a sound field, the changes  
are stored in the memory indefinitely. You can  
change a customized sound field any time by  
making new adjustments to the parameters.  
1 Start playing a program source  
encoded with multi channel surround  
sound.  
See the tables on page 55 for the parameters  
available in each sound field.  
2 Press LEVEL.  
The button lights up and the first parameter  
is displayed.  
To get the most from multi  
channel surround sound  
3 Press MENU  
or MENU  
to select  
the parameter you want to adjust.  
Position your speakers and do the procedures  
described in “Multi channel surround setup”  
starting from page 15 before you customize a  
sound field.  
4 Press MENU + or MENU – to select the  
setting you want.  
The setting is entered automatically.  
continued  
Adjusting the surround  
parameter  
The SURR menu contains parameter that let  
you customize various aspects of the current  
sound field. The settings are stored individually  
for each sound field.  
1 Start playing a program source  
encoded with multi channel surround  
sound.  
2 Press SURR.  
The button lights up and the first parameter  
is displayed.  
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For LFE mix level, “0 dB” outputs the full LFE  
signal at the mix level determined by the  
recording engineer.  
Customizing sound field (continued)  
Initial settings  
To mute the sound of the LFE channel from the  
sub woofer, select “OFF”. However, the low  
frequency sounds of the front, center, or  
surround speakers are output from the sub  
woofer according to the settings made for each  
speaker in the speaker setup (pages 15–18).  
Parameter  
Initial setting  
R
L
BAL. L/R XXX*  
BALANCE  
CTR XXX dB*  
SUR.L. XXX dB*  
SUR.R. XXX dB*  
S.W. XXX dB*  
L.F.E. XXX dB  
0 dB  
0 dB  
0 dB  
0 dB  
0 dB  
OFF  
Dynamic range compressor (  
COMP. XXX)  
Lets you compress the dynamic range of the  
sound track. This may be useful when you want  
to watch movies at low volumes late at night.  
We recommend using the “MAX” setting.  
D. RANGE  
D. RANGE  
COMP. XXX  
* The parameters can be adjusted separately for  
MULTI CH IN (STR-DE585 and STR-DE485 only).  
R
To reproduce the sound track with no  
compression, select “OFF”.  
Front balance (  
L
BAL. L/R XXX)  
Lets you adjust the balance between front left  
and right speakers.  
To reproduce the sound track with the dynamic  
range intended by the recording engineer, select  
“STD”.  
Center level (CTR XXX dB)  
Lets you adjust the level of the center speaker.  
To compress the dynamic range in small steps  
to achieve the sound you desire, select “0.1”–  
“0.9”.  
Surround left level (SUR.L. XXX dB)  
Lets you adjust the level of the surround left  
speaker.  
To reproduce a dramatic compression of the  
dynamic range, select “MAX”.  
Surround right level (SUR.R. XXX dB)  
Note  
Lets you adjust level of the surround right  
speaker.  
Dynamic range compression is possible with Dolby  
Digital sources only.  
Sub woofer level (S.W. XXX dB)  
Lets you adjust the level of the sub woofer.  
LFE (Low Frequency Effect) mix  
level (L.F.E. XXX dB)  
Lets you attenuate the level of the LFE (Low  
Frequency Effect) channel output from the sub  
woofer without effecting the level of the bass  
frequencies sent to the sub woofer from the  
front, center or surround channels via the  
Dolby Digital or DTS bass redirection  
circuitry.  
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Adjusting the bass and treble  
The BASS +/– and TREBLE +/– button lets  
you adjust the tone (bass or treble) of the front  
speakers for optimum sound. You can adjust  
the tone for each separate sound field.  
1 Start playing a program source  
encoded with multi channel surround  
sound.  
2 Press BASS +/or TREBLE +/to  
adjust the tone.  
The setting is stored automatically.  
Initial settings  
Parameter  
BASS  
Initial setting  
0 dB  
TREB.  
0 dB  
BASS (Bass)  
Lets you adjust the bass tone.  
TREB. (Treble)  
Lets you adjust the treble tone.  
Resetting customized sound  
fields to the factory settings  
1 If the power is on, press ?/1 to turn off  
the power.  
2 Hold down MODE and press ?/1.  
“SF. CLR.” appears in the display and all  
sound fields are reset at once.  
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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  
32.  
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  
supplied remote. For details on the buttons used  
in this section, see pages 38–44 for remote  
RM-PP506 and pages 45–48 for remote  
RM-U306.  
If you want to store FM or AM stations one by  
one, see “Presetting radio stations” on page 32.  
1 Press ?/1 to turn off the receiver.  
1 Press TUNER on the remote.  
The last received station is tuned in.  
2 Hold down MEMORY and press ?/1 to  
turn the receiver back on.  
2 Press FM* or AM* to select the FM or  
“AUTO-BETICAL SELECT” appears in  
the display and the receiver scans and stores  
all the FM and FM RDS stations in the  
broadcast area.  
AM band.  
3 Press D. TUNING on the remote.  
4 Press the numeric buttons to enter the  
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 33.  
Regular FM stations are assigned  
frequency.  
Example 1: FM 102.50 MHz  
b
b
b
b
1
0
2
5
0
Example 2: AM 1350 kHz  
(You don’t have to enter the last “0” when the  
tuning scale is set to 10 kHz.)  
b
b
b
2-character preset codes and stored after the  
RDS station.  
1
3
5
0
If you cannot tune in a station and the  
entered numbers flash  
Make sure you’ve entered the right  
When done, “FINISH” appears in the  
display momentarily and the receiver  
returns to the normal operation.  
frequency. If not, repeat steps 3 and 4.  
If the entered numbers still flash, the  
frequency is not used in your area.  
* For models of area code CEL, CEK: FM/AM.  
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5 If you’ve tuned in an AM station, adjust  
the direction of the AM loop antenna for  
optimum reception.  
Automatic tuning  
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  
station.  
Tips  
1 Press TUNER.  
• If you do not remember the precise frequency, press  
TUNING + or TUNING – after entering the value  
close to the frequency you want. The receiver  
The last received station is tuned in.  
2 Press FM** or AM** to select the FM or  
automatically tunes in the station you want. If the  
frequency seems to be higher than the entered value,  
press TUNING +, and if the frequency seems to be  
lower than the entered value, press TUNING –.  
• 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.  
AM band.  
3 Press TUNING + or TUNING –.  
Press TUNING + to scan from low to high;  
press TUNING – 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 +  
Area code  
FM  
AM  
or TUNING – again.  
U, CA  
100 kHz 10 kHz*  
** For models of area code CEL, CEK: FM/AM.  
AU, SP, CEL, CEK, TW 50 kHz  
E2/E3, MX, AR 50 kHz  
9 kHz  
9 kHz*  
Preset tuning  
* The AM tuning scale can be changed (page 53).  
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 2-  
character preset code using 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 32).  
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Preset tuning (continued)  
Tuning to preset stations  
You can tune the preset stations by either of the  
following two ways.  
Presetting radio stations  
Scanning the preset stations  
1 Press TUNER.  
1 Press TUNER.  
The last received station is tuned in.  
The last received station is tuned in.  
2 Tune in the station that you want to  
preset using Direct Tuning (page 30) or  
Automatic Tuning (page 31).  
2 Press PRESET TUNING +* or PRESET  
TUNING –* repeatedly to select the  
preset station you want.  
3 Press MEMORY.  
Each time you press the button, the receiver  
tunes in one preset station at a time, in the  
corresponding order and direction as  
follows:  
“MEMORY” appears in the display for a few  
seconds.  
Do steps 4 to 6 before “MEMORY” goes out.  
4 Press SHIFT to select a memory page  
nA1˜A2˜...˜A0˜B1˜B2˜...˜B0N  
(A, B or C).  
Each time you press SHIFT, the letter “A”,  
“B”, or “C” appears in the display.  
nC0˜...C2˜C1N  
* For models of area code CEL, CEK: PRESET/PTY  
SELECT + or PRESET/PTY SELECT –.  
5 Press PRESET TUNING +* or PRESET  
TUNING –* to select a preset number.  
If “MEMORY” goes out before you press  
the preset number, start again from step 3.  
Using the preset codes  
Use the supplied remote to perform the  
following operations. For details on the buttons  
used in this section, see pages 38-44 for remote  
RM-PP506 and pages 45-48 for remote  
RM-U306.  
6 Press MEMORY again to store the  
station.  
If “MEMORY” goes out before you can  
store the station, start again from step 3.  
1 Press TUNER on the remote.  
7 Repeat steps 2 to 6 to preset another  
station.  
The last received station is tuned in.  
* For models of area code CEL, CEK: PRESET/  
PTY SELECT + or PRESET/PTY SELECT –.  
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.  
To change a preset number to  
another station  
Do steps 1 to 6 to preset a new station to the  
number.  
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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 30), automatic  
tuning (page 31), or preset tuning (page 31).  
When you tune in a station that provides RDS  
services, the RDS indicator lights up and the  
program station name normally appears in the  
display.  
3 Press PTY.  
While the receiver is scanning stations,  
“SEARCH” and the programme 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.  
continued  
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) t Sound field  
currectly applied  
a) Type of program being broadcast (page 34).  
b) Text messages sent by the RDS station.  
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Using the Radio Data System (RDS)  
(continued)  
Program type  
indication  
Description  
PHONE IN  
TRAVEL  
LEISURE  
Programs where members of the  
public express their views by  
phone or in a public forum  
Description of program types  
Program type  
indication  
Description  
Programs about travel. Not for  
announcements that are located by  
TP/TA  
NEWS  
News programs  
AFFAIRS  
Topical programs that expand  
on current news  
Programs on recreational activities  
such as gardening, fishing,  
cooking, etc.  
INFO  
Programs offering information on  
a wide spectrum of subjects,  
including consumer affairs and  
medical advice  
JAZZ  
Jazz programs  
COUNTRY  
NATION M  
Country music programs  
Programs featuring the popular  
music of the country or region  
SPORT  
Sports programs  
EDUCATE  
Educational programs, such as  
“how-to” and advice programs  
OLDIES  
Programs featuring oldies music  
Folk music programs  
FOLK M  
DOCUMENT  
NONE  
DRAMA  
Radio plays and serials  
Investigative features  
CULTURE  
Programs about national or  
regional culture, such as language  
and social concerns  
Any programs not defined above  
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  
Programs of religious content  
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Other Operations  
4 Press 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  
Press TUNER.  
1 Select the component to be recorded.  
2 Prepare the component for playing.  
For example, insert a CD into the CD  
player.  
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 32.  
3 Insert a blank tape or MD into the  
recording deck and adjust the  
recording level, if necessary.  
To name a program source  
Select the program source (component)  
to be named.  
4 Start recording on the recording deck,  
then start playback on the playback  
component.  
2 Press NAME.  
3 Create an index name by using MENU +  
or MENU – and MENU  
or MENU  
:
Notes  
Press MENU + or MENU – to select a  
character, then press MENU to move the  
cursor to the next position.  
• Sound adjustments do not affect the signal output  
from the MD/TAPE OUT jacks.  
• When MULTI CH IN is selected, the analog audio  
signals of the current function is output from the  
REC OUT jack (STR-DE585 and STR-DE485  
only).  
To insert a space  
Press MENU + or MENU – until a blank  
space appears in the display.  
continued  
If you’ve made a mistake  
Press MENU or MENU repeatedly  
until the character to be changed flashes,  
then press MENU + or MENU – to select  
the right character.  
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Recording (continued)  
Using the Sleep Timer  
You can set the receiver to turn off  
automatically at a specified time.  
Recording on a video tape  
You can record from a VCR, a TV, a DVD  
player 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.  
Press SLEEP on the front panel (STR-  
DE485E only) or on the remote while the  
power is on.  
Each time you press the button, the display  
changes cyclically as follows:  
2-00-00 t 1-30-00 t 1-00-00 t 0-30-00  
t OFF  
1 Select the program source to be  
recorded.  
The display dims after you have specified the  
time.  
2 Prepare the component for playing.  
For example, insert the laser disc you want  
to record into the LD player.  
Tips  
• You can freely specify the time. After pressing  
SLEEP, specify the time you want using the MENU  
3 Insert a blank video tape into the VCR  
(VIDEO 1) for recording.  
/
or MENU +/– on the receiver. The sleep  
time changes in 1 minute intervals. You can specify  
up to 5 hours.  
• 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.  
Adjustments using the SET  
UP button  
The SET UP button allows you to make the  
following adjustments.  
1 Press SET UP.  
Notes  
• Make sure to make both digital and analog  
connections to the VIDEO 2 and DVD/LD inputs.  
Analog recording is not possible if you make only  
digital connections.  
• When MULTI CH IN is selected analog audio  
signals of the current function is output from the  
REC OUT jacks (STR-DE585 and STR-DE485  
only).  
2 Press MENU  
or MENU  
to select  
the parameter you want to adjust.  
3 Press MENU + or MENU – to select the  
setting you want.  
The setting is entered automatically.  
4 Repeat steps 2 and 3 until you have set  
all of the parameters that follow.  
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Initial settings  
Parameter  
Initial setting  
AV2  
C.MODE.AVX  
*
PRO LOGIC  
II MOVIE  
* STR-DE585 only  
x Selecting the command mode of the  
remote (C.MODE.AVX)  
Lets you select the command mode of the  
remote. Change the command mode when you  
use 2 Sony receivers in the same room.  
PRO LOGIC  
x 2ch decode mode (  
)
Lets you specify the type of decoding for the 2  
channel source. This receiver incorporates with  
Dolby Pro Logic II which has movie mode and  
music mode, and the receiver can reproduce the  
2 channel sound in 5.1 channel through Dolby  
Pro Logic II.  
• When set to “DOLBY PL”, the receiver  
performs the Pro logic decoding. The source  
recorded in 2 channel is decoded into 4  
channels.  
• When set to “II MOVIE”, the receiver  
performs the Pro Logic II movie mode  
decoding. This setting is ideal for the movies  
encoded in Dolby Surround. Besides, this  
mode can reproduce the sound in 5.1 channel  
when watching the videos of old movies or  
in the dubbed language.  
• When set to “II MUSIC”, the receiver  
performs the Pro Logic II music mode  
decoding. This setting is ideal for the normal  
stereo sources, such as CDs.  
Note  
Dolby Pro Logic II does not function for DTS or  
MPEG format signals.  
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Operations Using the Remote RM-PP506  
For STR-DE585 area code CA only  
You can use the remote RM-PP506 to operate  
the components in your system.  
Remote button  
description  
? / 1  
AV ? / 1  
SLEEP  
Before you use your  
remote  
USE MODE  
SYSTEM  
STANDBY  
VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 VIDEO 3 DVD/LD  
TV/SAT  
PHONO  
AUX  
MD/TAPE CD/SACD TUNER  
Inserting batteries into the  
remote  
AV1  
AV2  
3RD  
2ND ROOM  
MONITOR  
1
2
3
(SOURCE)  
TV/VIDEO  
INPUT MODE  
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.  
4
7
5
8
0
6
9
SEARCH  
MODE  
AUDIO  
SPLIT  
WIDE  
ANT  
CLEAR  
– /– –  
SHIFT  
>10  
ENTER  
TV/VTR  
DISC  
D.TUNING  
/11  
/10  
/12  
JUMP  
– SUB CH +  
POSITION SWAP  
m
M
.
>
D. SKIP/  
MUTING  
P IN P  
VOL  
+
CH/PRESET  
X
x
n
N
SOUND FIELD  
AUTO DEC  
MODE  
2CH  
PRESET  
EQ/  
TONE  
AV  
DISPLAY  
TEST  
TONE  
NIGHT  
MODE  
MULTI/2CH  
A. DIRECT  
AV  
MENU  
ON  
SCREEN  
TITLE/  
GUIDE  
MUTING  
Tip  
MASTER  
VOL  
MAIN  
MENU  
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.  
ENTER/  
EXEC  
EXIT/  
RETURN  
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.  
The tables below show the settings of each  
button.  
Remote  
Button  
Operations Function  
SLEEP  
Receiver  
Receiver  
Activates the sleep  
function and the duration  
which the receiver turns  
off automatically.  
?/1  
Turns the receiver on or off.  
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Remote  
Button  
Operations Function  
Receiver Press to select NIGHT  
Remote  
Button  
Operations Function  
NIGHT  
MODE  
VIDEO 1 Receiver  
VIDEO 2 Receiver  
VIDEO 3 Receiver  
To watch VCR.  
(VTR mode 3)  
MODE.  
EQ/TONE Receiver  
EQ ON/OFF.  
To watch VCR.  
(VTR mode 1)  
MULTI/  
2CH A.  
DIRECT  
Receiver  
Selects MULTI CH IN.  
To watch VCR.  
(VTR mode 2)  
ON  
SCREEN  
Receiver  
To display the menus of  
the receiver on the TV  
screen.  
DVD/LD  
TV/SAT  
AUX  
Receiver  
Receiver  
Receiver  
To watch DVD or laser  
disc.  
To watch TV programs  
or satellite receiver.  
MUTING Receiver  
Mutes the sound from the  
receiver.  
To listen to an audio  
equipment.  
U/u  
Receiver  
Receiver  
Selects a menu item.  
I/i  
Makes adjustment or  
change the setting.  
MD/TAPE Receiver  
CD/SACD Receiver  
To listen to Minidisc  
or audio tape.  
MAIN  
Receiver  
Press this button  
To listen to compact disc.  
MENU  
repeatedly to select one  
of the four cursor modes:  
SURR, LEVEL, SET UP  
and NAME.  
TUNER  
Receiver  
To listen to radio  
programs.  
PHONO  
Receiver  
Receiver  
To listen to turntable.  
INPUT  
MODE  
Selects input mode for  
your digital components.  
MASTER Receiver  
VOL +/–  
Adjusts the master  
volume of the receiver.  
AUDIO  
SPLIT  
Receiver  
Receiver  
To assign the audio input  
for each function.  
AV ?/1  
TV/VCR/  
CD player/  
VCD player/ off.  
LD player/  
DVD player/  
MD deck/  
Turns the audio and  
video components on or  
SHIFT  
Press repeatedly to select  
a memory page for  
presetting radio stations  
or tuning to preset  
stations.  
DAT deck  
SYSTEM Receiver/  
STANDBY TV/VCR/  
Turns off the receiver and  
other Sony audio/video  
D.TUNING Receiver  
AUTO DEC Receiver  
MODE +/– Receiver  
Tuner station direct key-  
in-mode.  
(Press  
Satellite tuner/ components.  
Selects AUTO  
DECODING mode.  
AV ?/1  
and ?/1  
at the  
CD player/  
VCD player/  
LD player/  
Selects sound field mode.  
Selects 2CH mode.  
same time) DVD player/  
MD deck/  
2CH  
Receiver  
Receiver  
PRESET  
Selects preset sound field  
(e.g. Cinema Studio  
EX A, B, C)  
DAT deck/  
Tape deck  
TEST  
Receiver  
Press to output test tone.  
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Remote  
Button  
Operations Function  
D.SKIP /  
CH/  
Receiver  
Scans and selects preset  
stations.  
Remote  
Button  
Operations Function  
PRESET  
+/–  
TV/VCR/  
Satellite tuner  
Selects preset channels.  
0–9  
Receiver  
Use with “SHIFT” button  
to select tuner preset  
station numeric input  
during DIRECT  
TUNING or MEMORY  
mode.  
CD player/  
VCD player/ changer only).  
DVD player/  
Skips discs (multi-disc  
MD deck  
N
VCR/  
Starts play.  
CD player/  
Selects track numbers.  
VCD player/ 0 selects track 10.  
LD player/  
CD player/  
VCD player/  
LD player/  
DVD player/  
MD deck/  
DAT deck/  
Tape deck  
MD deck/  
DAT deck  
TV/VCR/  
Satellite tuner  
Selects channel numbers.  
ENTER  
TV/VCR/  
After selecting a channel,  
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  
Satellite tuner/ disc or track using the  
VCD player/ numeric buttons, press to  
LD player/  
MD deck/  
DAT deck/  
Tape deck  
enter the value.  
record standby.)  
>10  
CD player/  
Selects track numbers  
VCD player/ over 10.  
LD player/  
MD deck/  
x
VCR/  
Stops play.  
CD player/  
VCD player/  
LD player/  
DVD player/  
MD deck/  
DAT deck/  
Tape deck  
Tape deck  
m/M CD player/  
Searches tracks  
VCD player/ (forward or backward).  
DVD player/  
VCR/  
Fastforwards or  
rewinds.  
AV  
TV/VCR/  
Selects information  
LD player/  
MD deck/  
DAT deck/  
Tape deck  
DISPLAY VCD player/ displayed on the TV  
LD player/  
DVD player  
screen.  
TITLE/  
GUIDE  
VCR/Satellite Displays title and guide.  
tuner/  
DVD player  
./> VCR/  
Skips tracks.  
CD player/  
VCD player/  
LD player/  
DVD player/  
MD deck/  
AV  
MENU  
VCR/Satellite Displays menu.  
tuner/  
DVD player  
DAT deck/  
Tape deck  
U/u/I/i VCR/Satellite Selects a menu item.  
tuner/  
DVD player  
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Button  
Operations Function  
Remote  
Button  
Operations Function  
ENTER/ VCR/Satellite Enters the selection.  
MUTING TV  
(with  
Mutes the sound from  
TV.  
EXEC  
tuner/  
DVD player  
PAUSE)  
P IN P*  
TV  
Activates the picture-in-  
picture function.  
EXIT/  
RETURN tuner/  
DVD player  
VCR/Satellite Returns to the previous  
menu or exits the menu.  
USE  
MODE  
Remote  
Remote  
Use to program the  
remote.  
n
Tape deck  
Starts play on the reverse  
side.  
AV 1  
Selects the mode of the  
remote.  
ANT  
VCR  
Selects output signal  
TV/ VTR  
from aerial terminal: TV  
signal or VCR program.  
AV 2  
3RD  
DISC  
CD player/  
Selects discs (multi-disc  
VCD player changer only).  
2ND ROOM  
SOURCE Remote  
Selects 2ND AV output.  
O
VCD player Press to go back to the  
previous menu.  
* Only for Sony TVs with the picture-in-picture  
function.  
TV/  
VIDEO  
TV/VCR  
Selects input signal: TV  
input or video input.  
-/--  
TV/VCR  
Selects the channel  
entry mode, either one  
or two digit.  
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.  
SEARCH DVD player Selects searching mode.  
MODE  
Therefore, depending on the component the above  
operation may not be possible or may operate  
differently than described.  
CLEAR  
DVD player Press if you made a  
mistake when you press  
the number button.  
• The VIDEO 3, TV/SAT, AUX, PHONO, AUDIO  
SPLIT, NIGHT MODE, EQ/TONE, ON SCREEN,  
/10, /11, /12, 3RD, 2ND ROOM and SOURCE  
functions are not available for set operation.  
MONITOR TV  
Press to activate TV  
control buttons. Press  
again to restore original  
category.  
WIDE  
JUMP  
TV  
TV  
Selects the wide picture  
mode.  
Selecting the mode of the  
remote  
Toggles between the  
previous and the current  
channels.  
Set the remote mode using the USE MODE  
button and the remote mode buttons.  
SUB  
CH+/–*  
TV  
Selects preset channels  
for the small picture.  
POSITION* TV  
Changes the position of  
the small picture.  
Selecting the command mode  
You can switch the command mode (AV1 or  
AV2) of the remote. If the command mode of  
the receiver and the remote is different, you  
cannot use the remote to operate the receiver.  
SWAP*  
TV  
TV  
Swaps the small and  
the large picture.  
VOL  
+/–*  
Adjusts the volume of the  
TV.  
Press 1 (AV1) (or 2 (AV2)) while pressing  
down USE MODE  
The indicator lights once (twice for AV2) , then  
the command mode switches.  
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Selecting the mode of the remote  
(continued)  
3 Press the numeric buttons to enter the  
numeric code (or one of the codes if  
more than one code exists)  
To check the mode of the remote  
Press USE MODE. You can check the remote  
by the indicator.  
corresponding to the component and  
the maker of the component you want  
to control.  
See the tables on pages 43 and 44 for  
information on the numeric code(s)  
corresponding to the component and the  
maker of the component (the first digit and  
the last two digits of the numeric code  
correspond to the category and the maker’s  
code respectively.)  
Mode  
AV1  
AV2  
Indicator lights  
once  
twice  
To reset the remote to factory  
settings  
4 Press ENTER.  
Press =/1, AV =/1, and MASTER VOL at  
the same time.  
The indicator lights 3 times, then goes off.  
Once the numeric code has been verified,  
the indicator slowly flashes twice and the  
remote automatically exits the programming  
mode.  
Programming the remote  
5 Repeat steps 1 to 4 to control other  
components.  
You can program the remote to control non-  
Sony components by changing the code. Once  
the control signals have been memorized, you  
can use those components as part of your  
system.  
To cancel programming  
Press USE MODE during any step. The remote  
automatically exits the programming mode.  
To activate the function after  
programming.  
Press the programmed button to activate the  
function you want.  
Futhermore, you can also program the remote  
for Sony components that the remote is unable  
to control. Note that the remote can only  
control components that accept infrared  
wireless control signals.  
If programming is unsuccessful,  
check the following:  
• If the indicator does not light up in step 1, the  
batteries are weak. Replace both batteries.  
• If the indicator flashes 4 times in quick succession  
while entering the numeric code, an error has  
occurred. Start again from step 1.  
Note  
When you assign a component to the MONITOR  
button, you can operate the programmed component  
without changing the function of the receiver.  
1 Press AV ?/1 while pressing down USE  
MODE.  
Notes  
The indicator lights.  
• The indicator turns off while a valid button is  
pressed.  
2 Press the function button (including  
MONITOR) for the component you want  
to control.  
• In step 2, if several function buttons are pressed,  
only the last pressed button is valid.  
• In step 3, if a function button is pressed, the new  
function is selected and the programming  
procedure returns to the beginning of step 3.  
• For the numeric codes, only the first three numbers  
entered are valid.  
For example, if you are going to control a  
CD player, press CD/SACD.  
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To control a DAT deck  
To clear all programmed and learned signals,  
do the following to reset the remote to factory  
settings.  
Maker  
Code(s)  
SONY  
203  
219  
PIONEER  
Press ?/1, AV ?/1 and MASTER VOL at  
the same time.  
The indicator flashes 3 times, then goes off.  
To control an MD deck  
Maker  
Code(s)  
The numeric codes corresponding to  
the component and the maker of the  
component  
SONY  
301  
302  
303  
304  
DENON  
JVC  
KENWOOD  
Use the numeric codes in the tables below to  
control non-Sony components and also Sony  
components that the remote is normally unable  
to control. Since the remote signal that a  
component accepts differs depending on the  
model and year of the component, more than  
one numeric code may be assigned to a  
To control a tape deck  
Maker  
Code(s)  
SONY  
201, 202  
204, 205  
206, 207, 208, 209  
210  
DENON  
component. If you fail to program your remote  
using one of the codes, try using other codes.  
KENWOOD  
NAKAMICHI  
PANASONIC  
PHILIPS  
Notes  
216  
• The numeric codes are based on the latest  
information available for each brand. There is a  
chance, however, that your component will not  
respond to some or all of the codes.  
• All of the functions on this remote may not be  
available when used with your particular  
component.  
211, 212  
213, 214  
215, 216  
217, 218  
PIONEER  
TECHNICS  
YAMAHA  
To control an LD player  
To control a CD player  
Maker  
Code(s)  
Maker  
Code(s)  
101, 102, 103  
104, 123  
105, 106, 107  
108, 109, 110  
111, 116  
116  
SONY  
601, 602, 603  
606  
SONY  
PIONEER  
DENON  
JVC  
To control a video CD player  
KENWOOD  
MAGNAVOX  
MARANTZ  
ONKYO  
Maker  
Code(s)  
SONY  
605  
112, 113, 114  
115  
continued  
PANASONIC  
PHILIPS  
116  
PIONEER  
TECHNICS  
YAMAHA  
117  
115, 118, 119  
120, 121, 122  
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To control a TV  
Maker  
Code(s)  
SONY  
501  
To control a VCR  
DAEWOO  
504, 505, 506, 507, 515,  
544  
Maker  
Code(s)  
SONY  
701, 702, 703, 704, 705,  
706  
FISHER  
508  
GOLDSTAR  
503, 511, 512, 515, 534,  
544  
AIWA  
710, 750, 757, 758  
707, 708, 709, 759  
740  
AKAI  
GRUNDIG  
HITACHI  
517, 534  
BLAUPUNKT  
EMERSON  
513, 514, 515, 544  
521, 522  
711, 712, 713, 714, 715,  
716, 750  
ITT/NOKIA  
JVC  
516  
FISHER  
717, 718, 719, 720  
721, 722, 730  
723, 753  
MAGNAVOX  
MITSUBISHI/MGA  
NEC  
503, 518, 544  
503, 519, 544  
503, 520, 544  
509, 524  
GENERAL ELECTRIC  
GOLDSTAR  
GRUNDIG  
724  
PANASONIC  
PHILIPS  
HITACHI  
722, 725, 729, 741  
717  
515, 518  
ITT/NOKIA  
JVC  
PIONEER  
509, 525, 526, 540  
510, 527, 528, 529, 544  
726, 727, 728, 736  
730, 731, 738  
732, 733, 734, 735  
736  
RCA/PROSCAN  
SAMSUNG  
MAGNAVOX  
MITSUBISHI/MGA  
NEC  
503, 515, 531, 532, 533,  
534, 544  
SANYO  
508, 545  
PANASONIC  
729, 730, 737, 738, 739,  
740  
SHARP  
535  
TELEFUNKEN  
THOMSON  
TOSHIBA  
ZENITH  
523, 536, 537, 538  
530, 537, 539  
535, 540, 541  
542, 543  
PHILIPS  
729, 730, 731  
729  
PIONEER  
RCA/PROSCAN  
722, 729, 730, 731, 741,  
747  
SAMSUNG  
SANYO  
742, 743, 744, 745  
717, 720, 746  
748, 749  
To control a satellite tuner or cable  
box  
SHARP  
TELEFUNKEN  
TOSHIBA  
ZENITH  
751, 752  
Maker  
Code(s)  
747, 755, 756  
754  
SONY  
801, 802, 803  
JERROLD/G.I.  
806, 807, 808, 809, 810,  
811, 812, 813, 814  
PANASONIC  
RCA  
818  
To control a DVD player  
804, 805  
815, 816, 817  
Maker  
Code(s)  
S. ATLANTA  
SONY  
401  
PANASONIC  
PHILIPS  
PIONEER  
TOSHIBA  
DENON  
402, 406  
407  
403  
404  
405  
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Operations Using the Remote RM-U306  
Except for STR-DE585 area code CA  
You can use the remote RM-U306 to operate  
the components in your system.  
Remote button  
description  
AV  
?/1  
Before you use your  
remote  
?/1  
SLEEP  
SYSTEM  
STANDBY  
VIDEO 1  
VIDEO 2  
CD  
DVD/LD  
MD/TAPE  
TUNER  
Inserting batteries into the  
remote  
TOP MENU  
DVD MENU  
F
1
2
5
8
0
3
g
G
ENTER  
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.  
4
6
O
9
f
7
SHIFT  
D.TUNING  
>10  
-
ENTER  
RETURN  
+
>
.
CH/PRESET  
TV/VIDEO  
ANT  
TV/VTR  
]
m
N
M
D.SKIP  
}
}
]
X
x
SOUND FIELD  
MODE  
2CH  
A.DEC  
TEST TONE  
MAIN MENU  
MULTI CH  
MENU  
MUTING  
Tip  
MASTER  
VOL  
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.  
TV VOL  
TV CH  
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.  
The tables below show the settings of each  
button.  
Remote  
Button  
Operations  
Function  
SLEEP  
Receiver  
Activates the sleep  
function and the duration  
which the receiver turns  
off automatically.  
?/1  
Receiver  
Turns the receiver on or  
off.  
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Remote  
Button  
Operations  
Function  
MASTER Receiver  
VOL +/–  
Adjusts the master  
volume of the receiver.  
Remote  
Button  
Operations  
Function  
AV ?/1 TV/VCR/  
Turns the audio and  
video components on or  
VIDEO 1 Receiver  
VIDEO 2 Receiver  
DVD/LD Receiver  
MD/TAPE Receiver  
To watch VCR.  
(VTR mode 3)  
CD player/  
VCD player/ off.  
LD player/  
DVD player/  
MD deck/  
To watch VCR.  
(VTR mode 1)  
To watch DVD or laser  
disc.  
DAT deck  
SYSTEM Receiver/TV/ Turns off the receiver and  
STANDBY VCR/Satellite other Sony audio/video  
(Press AV tuner/  
To listen to Minidisc or  
audio tape.  
components  
CD  
Receiver  
Receiver  
To listen to compact disc.  
?/1 and CD player/  
TUNER  
To listen to radio  
programs.  
?/1 at  
VCD player/  
the same LD player/  
time)  
0-9  
DVD player/  
MD deck/  
DAT deck/  
Tape deck  
SHIFT  
Receiver  
Press repeatedly to select  
a memory page for  
presetting radio stations  
or tuning to preset  
stations.  
Receiver  
Use with “SHIFT” button  
to select tuner preset  
station numeric input  
during DIRECT  
TUNING or MEMORY  
mode.  
D.TUNING Receiver  
Tuner station direct key-  
in-mode.  
A.DEC  
Receiver  
Select AUTO  
DECODING mode.  
MODE  
2CH  
Receiver  
Receiver  
Receiver  
Selects sound field mode.  
Selects 2CH mode.  
CD player/  
VCD player/ 0 selects track 10.  
LD player/  
MD deck/  
DAT deck  
Selects track numbers.  
TEST  
TONE  
Press to output test tone.  
MAIN  
MENU  
Receiver  
Press this button  
TV/VCR/  
Satellite tuner  
Selects channel numbers.  
repeatedly to select one  
of the four cursor modes:  
SURR, LEVEL, SET UP  
and NAME.  
>10  
CD player/  
VCD player/ over 10.  
LD player/  
MD deck/  
Tape deck  
Selects track numbers  
MULTI CH Receiver  
Selects MULTI CH IN  
source.  
MENU </> Receiver  
MENU +/– Receiver  
Selects a menu item.  
ENTER  
TV/VCR/  
Satellite tuner/ disc or track using the  
LD player/  
MD deck/  
DAT deck/  
Tape deck  
After selecting a channel,  
Makes adjustment or  
change the setting.  
numeric buttons, press to  
enter the value.  
MUTING Receiver  
Mutes the sound from the  
receiver.  
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Button  
Operations  
Function  
Remote  
Button  
Operations  
Function  
RETURN VCD player  
Go back to previous  
menu.  
Scans and selects preset  
stations.  
ANT  
TV/VTR  
VCR  
Selects output signal  
from the aerial terminal:  
TV signal or VCR  
program.  
CH/  
Receiver  
PRESET  
+/-  
D.SKIP  
CD player/  
Skips discs (multi-disc  
VCD player/ changer only).  
DVD player/  
MD deck  
TV/VCR/  
Satellite tuner  
Selects preset channel.  
Skips tracks.  
./> VCR/  
CD player/  
TOP  
MENU  
DVD player  
DVD player  
Displays DVD title.  
VCD player/  
LD player/  
DVD player/  
MD deck/  
DAT deck/  
Tape deck  
DVD  
MENU  
Displays DVD menu.  
ENTER  
DVD player  
DVD player  
Enters the selection.  
O
Returns to the previous  
menu or exits the menu.  
m/M CD player/  
Searches tracks (forward  
Fastforwards or rewinds.  
VCD player/ or backward)  
DVD player  
V/v/B/b  
DVD player  
TV  
Selects a menu item.  
÷
Selects the channel entry  
mode, either one or two  
digit.  
VCR/  
LD player/  
MD deck/  
DAT deck/  
Tape deck  
TV/VIDEO TV  
Selects input signal: TV  
input or video input.  
TV VOL  
+/–  
TV  
TV  
Adjusts the volume of the  
TV  
N
VCR/  
Starts play.  
CD player/  
VCD player/  
LD player/  
DVD player/  
MD deck/  
DAT deck/  
Tape deck  
TV CH  
+/–  
Selects preset TV  
channels.  
Notes  
• When you press the function buttons (VIDEO 1,  
VIDEO 2, DVD/LD), 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.  
• 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.  
X
VCR/  
CD player/  
VCD player/ with components in  
LD player/  
DVD player/  
MD deck/  
DAT deck/  
Tape deck  
Pauses play or record.  
(Also start recording  
record standby.)  
Therefore, depending on the component the above  
operation may not be possible or may operate  
differently than described.  
x
VCR/  
Stops play.  
CD player/  
VCD player/  
LD player/  
DVD player/  
MD player/  
DAT deck/  
Tape deck  
• The MULTI CH function is not available for set  
operation (STR-DE485E only).  
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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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Additional Information  
Troubleshooting  
Precautions  
If you experience any of the following  
difficulties while using the receiver, use this  
troubleshooting guide to help you remedy the  
problem. Also, see “Checking the connections”  
on page 20 to verify that the connections are  
correct. Should any problem persist, consult  
your nearest Sony dealer.  
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.  
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, CA 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.  
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 components  
are turned on.  
• Check that the MASTER VOLUME control is  
not set at VOL MIN.  
• Press MUTING to cancel the muting function.  
• Check that the headphones are not connected.  
• 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 heat buildup  
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.  
continued  
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.  
On operation  
Before connecting other components, be sure to turn  
off and unplug the receiver.  
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.  
If you have any question or problem concerning your  
receiver, please consult your nearest Sony dealer.  
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Troubleshooting (continued)  
There is no sound from the active sub woofer.  
There is no sound output from the SUB WOOFER  
terminal depending on the sound field (page 55).  
There is no sound from a specific component.  
The surround effect cannot be obtained.  
• Check that the component is connected correctly  
to the audio input jacks for that component.  
Make sure the sound field function is on (press  
MODE).  
• Check that the cord(s) used for the connection is  
(are) fully inserted into the jacks on both the  
receiver and the component.  
Dolby Digital or DTS multi channel sound is not  
reproduced.  
• Check that you have selected the correct  
component on the receiver.  
• Check that the playing DVD, etc. is recorded in  
Dolby Digital or DTS format.  
• When connecting the DVD player, etc. to the  
digital input jacks of this receiver, check the  
audio setting (settings for the audio output) of the  
connected component.  
There is no sound from one of the front  
speakers.  
Connect a pair of headphones to the PHONES jack  
to verify that sound is output from the headphones  
(page 21).  
Recording cannot be done.  
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.  
• Check that the components are connected  
correctly.  
• Select the source component with function  
buttons.  
• Make sure that INPUT MODE is set to  
“ANALOG” (page 21) before recording from a  
digital component connected to the analog  
MD/TAPE terminals.  
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.  
To connect an LD player via an RF demodulator.  
The left and right sounds are unbalanced or  
reversed.  
Connect the LD player to the RF demodulator,  
then connect the RF demodulator’s optical or  
coaxial digital output to the receiver’s jack. When  
making this connection, be sure to set INPUT  
MODE manually (page 21). The receiver may not  
operate correctly if INPUT MODE is set to  
“AUTO IN”.  
For details on DOLBY DIGITAL RF hookups, see  
the operating instructions supplied with your RF  
demodulator.  
• Check that the speakers and components are  
connected correctly and securely.  
• Adjust balance parameters in the LEVEL menu.  
There is severe hum or noise.  
• 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.  
• Move your TV away from the audio components.  
• The plugs and jacks are dirty. Wipe them with a  
cloth slightly moistened with alcohol.  
There is no sound or only a very low level sound  
is heard from the center or/and surround  
speaker.  
• Make sure the sound field function is on (press  
MODE).  
• Select a sound field containing the word  
“C.ST.EX” (pages 24).  
• Adjust the speaker level (page 20).  
• Make sure the center or/and surround speaker  
size parameter is set to either “SMALL” or  
“LARGE” (page 17).  
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The FM reception is poor.  
There is no picture or an unclear picture appears  
on the TV screen or monitor.  
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.  
• Select the appropriate function on the receiver.  
• Set your TV to the appropriate input mode.  
• Move your TV away from the audio components.  
The remote does not function.  
• For RM-PP506 (STR-DE585 area code CA  
only).  
Receiver  
ANTENNA  
Outdoor FM antenna  
The VIDEO 3, TV/SAT, AUX, PHONO,  
AUDIO SPLIT, NIGHT MODE, EQ/TONE,  
ON SCREEN, /10, /11, /12, 3RD, 2ND ROOM  
and SOURCE on the remote are not available  
AM  
• For RM-U306 (STR-DE485E only)  
Ground wire  
(not supplied)  
FM  
The MULTI CH button on the remote is not  
available.  
75  
COAXIAL  
• Point the remote at the remote sensor g on the  
receiver.  
To ground  
• Check that the mode of the remote corresponds  
to that of the receiver (pages 36 and 41)  
(RM-PP506 only).  
Radio stations cannot be tuned in.  
• Check that you select AV2 as the command  
mode of the receiver (page 36) (RM-U306 only).  
• Check that the antennas are connected securely.  
Adjust the antennas and connect an external  
antenna if necessary.  
• Remove any obstacles in the path between the  
remote and the receiver.  
• The signal strength of the stations is too weak  
(when tuning in with automatic tuning). Use  
direct tuning.  
• Replace both batteries in the remote with new  
ones, if they are weak.  
• Make sure you select the correct function on the  
remote.  
• Make sure you set the tuning interval correctly  
(when tuning in AM stations with direct tuning).  
• 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.  
• No stations have been preset or the preset  
stations have been cleared (when tuning by  
scanning preset stations). Preset the stations  
(page 32).  
• Press DISPLAY so that the frequency appears in  
the display.  
* Models of area code CEL, CEK only.  
RDS does not work.*  
• Make sure that you’re tuned to an FM RDS  
station.  
Clearing the receiver’s memory  
To clear  
See  
• Select a stronger FM station.  
All memorized settings  
Customized sound fields  
page 15  
page 27  
The RDS information that you want does not  
appear.*  
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.  
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1) Depending on the sound field settings and the  
source, there may be no sound output.  
2) Measured under the following conditions:  
Specifications  
Area code  
E2/E3, AU  
SP, CEL, CEK, AR  
TW  
Power requirements  
240 V AC, 50 Hz  
230 V AC, 50 Hz  
110 V AC, 60 Hz  
120 V AC, 60 Hz  
AUDIO POWER SPECIFICATIONS  
POWER OUTPUT AND TOTAL  
HARMONIC DISTORTION:  
With 8 ohm loads, both channels driven, from  
40 – 20,000 Hz; rated 80 watts per channel  
minimum RMS power, with no more than  
0.09 % total harmonic distortion from 250  
milliwatts to rated output (STR-DE485 area  
code U only).  
MX  
Frequency response  
10 Hz – 50 kHz  
+0.5/–2 dB (with sound  
field, and tone bypassed)  
MULTI CH IN  
(STR-DE 585 and  
STR-DE485 only),  
CD, MD/TAPE, DVD/  
LD, VIDEO 1, 2  
Amplifier section  
POWER OUTPUT  
Inputs (Analog)  
Models of area code U, CA  
Rated Power Output at Stereo Mode  
(8 ohms 40 Hz – 20 kHz, THD 0.09 %)  
MULTI CH IN  
Sensitivity: 250 mV  
Impedance: 50 kilohms  
S/N3): 96 dB  
(STR-DE 585 and  
STR-DE485 only),  
CD, MD/TAPE, DVD/  
LD, VIDEO 1, 2  
STR-DE585*:  
STR-DE485:  
100 W + 100 W  
80 W + 80 W  
(A, 250 mV4))  
Reference Power Output  
(8 ohms 1 kHz, THD 0.7 %)  
STR-DE585*:  
FRONT1):100 W/ch  
3) INPUT SHORT (with sound field and tone  
bypassed).  
4) Weighted network, input level.  
CENTER1): 100 W  
SURR1): 100 W/ch  
FRONT1): 80 W/ch  
CENTER1): 80 W  
SURR1): 80 W/ch  
STR-DE485:  
Inputs (Digital)  
DVD/LD (Coaxial)  
VIDEO 2 (Optical)  
Sensitivity: –  
Impedance: 75 ohms  
S/N: 100 dB  
* Models of area code CA only.  
(A, 20 kHz LPF)  
Models of area code CEL,CEK  
Rated Power Output at Stereo Mode  
(8 ohms 1 kHz, THD 0.7 %)  
STR-DE585:  
STR-DE485E:  
Sensitivity: –  
Impedance: –  
S/N: 100 dB  
100 W + 100 W2)  
80 W + 80 W2)  
(A, 20 kHz LPF)  
Reference Power Output2)  
(8 ohms 1 kHz, THD 0.7 %)  
Outputs  
STR-DE585:  
FRONT1):100 W/ch  
MD/TAPE (OUT),  
VIDEO 1  
(AUDIO OUT)  
Voltage: 250 mV  
Impedance: 10 kilohms  
CENTER1): 100 W  
SURR1): 100 W/ch  
FRONT1): 80 W/ch  
CENTER1): 80 W  
SURR1): 80 W/ch  
STR-DE485E:  
SUB WOOFER  
Voltage: 2 V  
Impedance: 1 kilohms  
Models of other area code  
Rated Power Output at Stereo Mode  
(8 ohms 1 kHz, THD 0.7 %)  
Tone  
Gain levels:  
6 dB, 1 dB step  
STR-DE485:  
80 W + 80 W2)  
FM tuner section  
Reference Power Output2)  
Tuning range  
87.5 - 108.0 MHz  
(8 ohms 1 kHz, THD 10 %)  
STR-DE485:  
FRONT1): 100 W/ch  
Antenna terminals  
75 ohms, unbalanced  
CENTER1): 100 W  
SURR1): 100 W/ch  
Intermediate Frequency  
10.7 MHz  
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Sensitivity  
Mono:  
Stereo:  
General  
Power requirements  
18.3 dBf, 2.2 µV/75 ohms  
38.3 dBf, 22.5 µV/75 ohms  
Area code  
U, CA, MX  
CEL, CEK  
SP, AR  
E2/E3  
Power requirements  
Usable sensitivity  
11.2 dBf, 1 µV/75 ohms  
120 V AC, 60 Hz  
230 V AC, 50/60 Hz  
220 – 230 V AC, 50/60 Hz  
120/220/240 V AC, 50/60 Hz  
110 V AC, 50/60 Hz  
240 V AC, 50Hz  
S/N  
Mono:  
Stereo:  
76 dB  
70 dB  
Harmonic distortion at 1 kHz  
Mono:  
Stereo:  
TW  
0.3%  
0.5%  
AU  
Separation  
45 dB at 1 kHz  
Power consumption  
Frequency response 30 Hz – 15 kHz,  
Area code  
U, MX  
CA  
Power consumption  
+0.5/–2 dB  
STR-DE485: 180 W  
STR-DE585: 300 VA  
STR-DE485: 260 VA  
Selectivity  
60 dB at 400 kHz  
AM tuner section  
Tuning range  
Models of area code U, CA  
CEL, CEK  
STR-DE585: 180 W  
STR-DE485E: 155 W  
AU, SP, E2/E3, AR STR-DE485: 155 W  
TW STR-DE485: 400 W  
With 10-kHz tuning scale: 530 – 1710 kHz5)  
With 9-kHz tuning scale: 531 – 1710 kHz5)  
Models of area code E2/E3, MX, AR  
With 10-kHz tuning scale: 530 – 1610 kHz5)  
With 9-kHz tuning scale: 531 – 1602 kHz5)  
Models of area code AU, SP, CEL, CEK, TW  
With 9-kHz tuning scale: 531 – 1602 kHz  
Power consumption (during standby mode)  
0.5 W  
Dimensions  
430 × 145 × 298 mm  
(16 7/8 × 5 6/8 × 11 6/8 in.)  
including projecting parts  
and controls  
Antenna  
Loop antenna  
Intermediate Frequency  
450 kHz  
Mass (Approx.)  
7.0 kg (15lb 7 oz)  
Usable sensitivity  
S/N  
50 dB/m (at 1,000 kHz or  
999 kHz)  
Supplied accessories  
FM wire antenna (1)  
AM loop antenna (1)  
• STR-DE585 only  
54 dB (at 50 mV/m)  
• Models of area code CA  
Remote commander RM-PP506 (1)  
R6 (size-AA) batteries (2)  
• Models of area code CEL, CEK  
Remote commander RM-U306 (1)  
R6 (size-AA) batteries (2)  
Harmonic distortion 0.5 % (50 mV/m, 400 Hz)  
Selectivity  
At 9 kHz:  
35 dB  
40 dB  
At 10 kHz:  
• STR-DE485E/DE485 only  
Remote commander RM-U306 (1)  
R6 (size-AA) batteries (2)  
5) 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.  
For details on the area code of the component you  
are using, see page 4.  
Design and specifications are subject to change  
without notice.  
Video section  
Inputs  
Video:  
1 Vp-p, 75 ohms  
1 Vp-p, 75 ohms  
Outputs  
Video:  
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Tables of settings using SURR, LEVEL, SET UP, BASS and  
TREBLE buttons  
You can make various settings using the LEVEL, SURR, SET UP, MENU +/–, and MENU  
buttons. The tables below show each of the settings that these buttons can make.  
/
Press  
SURR  
LEVEL  
Press MENU  
or MENU  
to select Press MENU + or MENU – to select  
depends on the sound field (15 steps)  
L +8 to R +8 (1 steps)  
Page  
27  
EFFECT  
R
L
BAL. L/R XXX  
28  
CTR XXX dB  
–10 dB to +10 dB (1 dB steps)  
–10 dB to +10 dB (1 dB steps)  
–10 dB to +10 dB (1 dB steps)  
–10 dB to +10 dB (1 dB steps)  
OFF, –20 dB to 0 dB (1 dB steps)  
OFF, 0.1 to 0.9 (0.1 steps), STD, MAX  
LARGE, SMALL  
SUR.L. XXX dB  
SUR.R. XXX dB  
S.W. XXX dB  
L.F.E. XXX dB  
COMP. XXX  
D. RANGE  
R
L
SET UP  
(FRONT)  
16  
C
(CENTER)  
LARGE, SMALL, NO  
SL  
SR  
(SURROUND)  
LARGE, SMALL, NO  
SW  
(SUB WOOFER) S.W. XXX  
YES, NO  
R
L
DIST. XX.X m  
between 1.0 meters and 12.0 meters  
(0.1 meters steps)1)  
C
R
L
DIST. XX.X m  
between  
DIST. and 1.5 meters  
(0.1 meters steps)2)  
SL  
SR  
R
L
DIST. XX.X m  
between  
DIST. and 4.5 meters  
(0.1 meters steps)3)  
SL  
SL  
SR  
PL. XXX  
SIDE, MID, BEHD.  
HIGH, LOW  
SR  
HGT. XXX  
C.MODE.AVX  
AV1, AV2  
37  
4)  
PRO LOGIC  
DOLBY PL, MOVIE, MUSIC  
1) For models of area code U, CA: 3 feet to 40 feet (1 foot steps)  
R
L
2) For models of area code U, CA: between  
DIST. and 5 feet (1 foot steps)  
R
L
3) For models of area code U, CA: between  
4) STR-DE585 only.  
DIST. and 15 feet (1 foot steps)  
You can make various settings using the BASS +/– and TREBLE +/– buttons. The tables below  
show each of the settings that these buttons can make.  
Press  
To select  
Page  
29  
BASS +/–  
TREBLE +/–  
- 6 dB to + 6 dB (1dB steps)  
- 6 dB to + 6 dB (1dB steps)  
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Adjustable parameters for each sound field  
The adjusted SURR, BASS and TREBLE parameters are stored in each sound field.  
<SURR>  
<BASS>  
<TREBLE>  
EFFECT  
LEVEL  
2CH ST.  
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
AUTO DEC.  
NORM.SURR.  
C.ST.EX A  
C.ST.EX B  
C.ST.EX C  
HALL  
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
JAZZ  
CONCERT  
GAME  
MULTI CH IN1)  
PCM 96K  
The adjusted LEVEL parameters are applied to all the sound fields.  
<
LEVEL  
>
FRONT  
BAL  
CENTER  
LEVEL  
SUR.L.  
LEVEL  
SUR.R.  
LEVEL  
S.WOOFER  
LEVEL  
LFE  
D.RANGE  
COMP2)  
MIX2)  
2CH ST.  
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
AUTO DEC.  
NORM.SURR.  
C.ST.EX A  
C.ST.EX B  
C.ST.EX C  
HALL  
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z3)  
z3)  
z3)  
z
JAZZ  
CONCERT  
GAME  
MULTI CH IN1)  
z
PCM 96K  
1) STR-DE585 and STR-DE485 only.  
2) These parameters may not operate depending on the source or adjustments. For details, see each item in  
“Adjusting the level parameters” (page 27).  
3) When these sound fields are selected, there is no sound output from the sub woofer if the front speaker size is  
set to “LARGE”. However, sound will be output from the sub woofer if the digital input signal contains L.F.E.  
signals.  
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