Sony str de 625 owners manual

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About This Manual

The instructions in this manual are for models STR-DEoZS
and 05575. d1eck your ntodel number by looking at the
upper right corner of the front panel In this manual, the
USA and Canadian SIR-05675 is used for illustration
purposes unless stated othewise. Any difference in
operation is clearly indicated in the text, for example,
SIR-06675 only.

Type of differences
Model DEGZS DESZS
Feature
Three video inpus 0
Control Al / Control S I
lMPEDANCE SELECTOR for the Q
from speakers
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: .

'Cl" Indicates hints and tips for making the task easier.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

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Hooking Up the Components 4
Unpacking 4

Antenna Hookups 5

Audio Component Hookups 6

Video Component Hookups 7

5.1 Input Hookups. 9

Other Hookups 10

Hooking Up and Setting Up the
Speaker System 13

Speaker System Hookup 14

Dolby Surround Setup 15

Before You Use Your Receiver 17

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Location of Parts and Basic Amplifier
Operations 20 \

Front Panel Parts Desa-lption 20

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Enjoying Surround Sound 24

Selecting a Sound Field 75
Customizing Sound Fields 27

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Recelvmg Broadcasts 29
Direct Tuning 30

Automatic Tuning 31

Preset Tuning 31

Other Operations 33
Indexing Preset Stations and Program Sources 34
Recording 34

Using the Sleep Tuner 35

Adjust'merm Using the SET UP Button 36

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Additional Information 37
Imbloshooting 37

Specifications 39

Glossary 41

Tables of Settings Made Using the CURSOR MODE
and SET UP Buttons 42
index 43

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WARNING

To prevent fire or shock
hazard, do not expose the
unit to rain or moisture.

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This symbol is intended to alert the user to
the pm of important operating and
maintenance (semdng) bun-unions in the
limrature accompanying the appliance

lNFORMAnON

This equipment has been tested and found

to comply with the limits for a Class B

.digilal device. pursuant to Part 15 at the

FCC Rules.

These limis are. designed to provide

resemble pmtetxion against harmful

interference in a mldentlal installation.

This equipment generates. uses, and can

radial: ladio frequency energy and, it not

i-nstalhd and used in amordanoe with the
instrtnims, may muse hamhrl
interfauu to radio communications

However. there is no guarantee that

mtertam will not count in a particular

installation If this equipment does cause
harmful interference to radio or televismn
reception which can be determined by
turning the equipment ofl'and on. the user
is nun-raged to try to correct the

Mfume by file or more of the

buowiag measures:

- Rewinttor relocate the receiving
antenna.

- [name the separation between the
equipment and receiver.

- Connect the equipment into an outlet on
a ciimit different from that to which the
receiver is connected

- Consult the dealer or an experienced
radio/1V tedlnician for help.

CAU'HON

You are cautioned that any dunges or
modification not expressly approved in
this manual could void your audiority to
operate this equipment.

Note to CATV System installer:

Tllis reminder is provided in call CATV
system lnstallers attention iv Article 52!)
40 of the N ECIhat provids guidelines for
proper grounding and. in particular,
specifies that the cable gxuund shall be
connected to the grounding system oi the
building. asdose todlepointofable
entry as practical,

Owners Record

The model and serial numbers are [outed
onthelearofihelmit. Recordthesenal
number in the space pmvided below.
Refer to them whenever you all upon
your Sony dealer regarding th'u product,

Model No. STR~DE§Z5IDES75
Serial No.

For the mstomers in Canada

CAUTIO N

TO PREVENT ELECl'RlC SHOCK DO
NOT USE THIS POLARIED AC PLUG
WITH AN EXTENSION CORD,
RECEPTACLE OR OTHB? OUTLET
UNLES THE BLADE CAN BE FULLY
INSERTED TO PREVENT BLADE
DCPOSURE.

Precautions

0n safety

Should any solid object or liquid (all into
the «billet. unplug the receiver and have it
checked by qualified perstmnel before
operating it any further.

0n power sources

- Before operating the receiver. duck tltat
the operating voltage is identiml with
your local power supply. The operating
voltage is indirated on the nameplate at
the rear of the receiver:

- Theunitisnotdiscont-uectedlmmthenc
power source (mainslas long asit is
oonnectedtothawalloutleteverlitthe
unit iselfhas hem turned off.

- llyouaaenotgoingtousedtereeeiver
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receiver from the wall outlet. To
disconnect the AC power cord. grasp the
plug itself; never pull the cord.

- One blade of the plug is wider than the
other for the purpose of sat'ety and will
fit into the wall outlet only one way. If
you are unable to ulserr tlm plug fully
into the outlet contact your dealer.

. AC pawercord must be changed only at
the qualified service shop.

On placement

Place the receiver in a location with
adequate ventilation to prevent heat
buildup and prolong the life at the
receiver.

e Do not place the receiver near heat
sources, or in a plane subject to direct
sunlight. excessive dust or medlanical
shock

. Do not place anything on top of the
labinet that might blodr the ventilation
holes Ind muse malfunctions.

0n opetacion
Before mnnccting other components. be
sure to turn off and unplug the receiver

0n 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 powderot solvent
such as alcohol or benzine.

if you have any question or problem
concerning your receiver, please
consult your nearest Sony dealer