Sony STR-DE825 - Manual (Page 3)

About This Manual T
able of contents
The instructions in this manual are for models STR-DE925
and STR-DE825. Check your model number by looking at
the upper right comer of the front panel. In this manual,
the STR-DE925 is used for illustration purposes unless
stated otherwise. Any difference in op>eration is clearly
indicated in the text, for example, "STR-DE925 only."
Type of differences
''\Model
Feature\.^^
DE925 DE825
DTS compatible •
5 audio/ video inputs •
4 audio/ video inputs •
Conventions
• The instructions in this manual describe the controls on
the receiver. You can also use the controls on the
supplied remote if they have the same or similar names
as those on the receiver. For details on the use of your
remote, refer to the separate operating instructions
supplied with the remote.
• The following icon is used in this manual:
V Indicates hints and tips for making the task easier.
This receiver incorporates the Dolby• **“ Pro Logic Surround
system and the DTS** Digital Surround System (only the
STR-DE925 is DTS compatible).
• Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories Licensing
Corporation. DOLBY, the double-D symbol "PRO LOGIC,"
and Dolby Digital (ACS) are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories
Licensing Corporation.
**Manufactured under license from DTS, Inc. "DTS", "digital
surround", and "coherent acoustics" are trademarks of DTS, Inc. All
rights reserved.
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 twice:
"Now Demonstration Mode!! If you finish
demonstration, please press POWER KEY while
• diis message appears in the display. Thank you!!"
To cancel the demonstration
Press l/(!) to turn the receiver off during the previous
message. The next time you turn the receiver on, the
demonstration will not appear.
To view the demonstration
Hold down SET UP and press l/C!) to turn on the power.
Note
Running the demonstration will clear the receiver's
memory. For details on what will be cleared, see "Clearing
the receiver's memory" on page 21.
Hooking Up the Components 4
Unpacking 4
Antenna Hookups 5
Audio Component Hookups 6
Video Component Hookups 8
Digital Component Hookups 10
Other Hookups 12
Hooking Up and Setting Up the
Speaker System 14
Speaker System Hookup 15
Multi-Channel Surround Setup 16
Before You Use Your Receiver 21
Location of Parts and Basic Amplifier
Operations 24
Front Panel Parts Description 24
Enjoying Surround Sound 28
Selecting a Sound Field 29
Understanding the Multi-Channel Surround
Displays 33
Customizing Sound Fields 35
Receiving Broadcasts 40
Direct Tuning 41
Automatic Tuning 42
Preset Tuning 42
Other Operations 44
Indexing Preset Stations and Program Sources 45
Recording 45
Using the Sleep Timer 46
Adjustments Using the SET UP Button 47
Additional Information 48
Troubleshooting 48
Specifications 50
Glossary 52
Tables of Settings Using the CURSOR MODE and
SET UP buttons 53
Index 55