Sony STR-D560Z Bedienungsanleitung

3-860-516- 12 (1)  1997 by Sony Corporation FM Ster eo FM-AM Receiver Operating Instructions STR-DE915 STR-DE715 STR-DE615 STR-D660Z STR-D560Z[...]

2 W ARNING To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture. This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons. This symbol is intended to alert the user to [...]

3 T ABLE OF CONTENTS Getting Started Unpacking 4 Hookup Overview 4 Antenna Hookups 5 Audio Component Hookups 5 Speaker System Hookups 6 TV/VCR Hookups 9 Digital Component Hookups (STR-DE915 only) 10 AC Hookups 11 Before You Use Your Receiver 11 Receiver Operations Selecting a Component 12 Receiving Broadcasts 15 Presetting Radio Stations 16 Indexin[...]

4 Getting Started Front speaker (L) Front speaker (R) AM/FM antenna Antenna Hookups (5) Rear speaker (L) Rear speaker (R) CD player Tape deck DAT/MD deck Turntable Center speaker Active woofer DVD player TV VCR LD player Speaker System Hookups (6) TV/VCR Hookups (9) Digital Component Hookups (10) Hookup Overview The receiver allows you to connect a[...]

5 Getting Started Getting Started Important If you connect an outdoor antenna, ground it against lightning. To prevent a gas explosion, do not connect the ground wire to a gas pipe. Notes • Do not use y SIGNAL GND for this connection. • To prevent noise pickup, keep the AM loop antenna away from the receiver and TV. Audio Component Hookups Over[...]

6 Getting Started DAT deck or MD deck Receiver DAT deck or MD deck Ç ç L R LINE OUTPUT L R LINE INPUT IN REC OUT DAT/MD Turntable Receiver Turntable Ç PHONO L R IN L R LINE OUTPUT If your turntable has an earth lead To prevent hum, connect the earth lead to the y SIGNAL GND terminal on the receiver. CONTROL A1 Hookups (STR-DE915/DE715 (USA, Cana[...]

7 Getting Started Getting Started What cords will I need? • Speaker cord (not supplied) (1 for each speaker) (+) (+) (–) (–) Twist the stripped ends of the cord about 2/3 inch (15 mm). 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 [...]

8 Getting Started Speaker placement for STR-DE915 For the best possible surround sound, we recommend: • The best quality speakers possible • Front, center, and rear speakers of equivalent size and quality • Positioning of speakers at the same distance from the listening position ( A ). The center speaker, however, may be moved closer, but not[...]

9 Getting Started Getting Started TV/VCR Hookups Overview This section describes how to connect video components to the receiver. Note for STR-DE915 For digital connections, see “Digital Component Hookups (STR-DE915 only)” on page 10. LD/DVD (STR-DE915 only) MONITOR VIDEO OUT CTRL S IN VIDEO IN VIDEO OUT VIDEO IN CTRL S OUT VIDEO OUT CTRL S OUT[...]

10 Getting Started Dolby Digital (AC-3) decoder etc. Receiver DVD player or LD player etc. z You can play decoded Dolby Digital AC-3 soundtracks through the speakers connected to the receiver (STR-DE715/DE615/D660Z/D560Z only) If you have a Dolby Digital (AC-3) decoder, you can use the receiver to amplify a decoded Dolby Digital AC-3 soundtrack wit[...]

11 Getting Started Getting Started DAT or MD deck Receiver DAT or MD deck Xç Ç DIGITAL LD / DVD IN LD / DVD IN AC-3 RF OPTICAL OUT IN CD IN OPTICAL DAT / MD IN OPTICAL DAT / MD OUT OPTICAL DIGITAL Warning regarding the playback of DAT/MD sources When playing DAT/MD sources through the receiver, do not play a DAT/MD that contains digital recording[...]

12 Receiver Operations Selecting a Component To listen to or watch a connected component, first select the function on the receiver or with the remote. Before you begin, make sure you have: • Connected all components securely and correctly as indicated on pages 4 to 11. • Turned MASTER VOLUME to the leftmost position (0) to avoid damaging your [...]

13 Getting Started Receiver Operations LD z When you watch TV or video programs We recommend you play audio portion through the receiver instead of your TV’s speakers. This lets you take advantage of the receiver’s surround sound effects, like Dolby Surround, and lets you use the receiver’s remote to control the audio. Turn off the speakers o[...]

14 Receiver Operations Note Pressing a SYSTEM CONTROL/FUNCTION button will activate the component indicated for that button (i.e., the component connected to the respective connector). If, however, the connected component is different from the one indicated for the button, the component will not be activated when the button is pressed only once. Fo[...]

15 Getting Started Receiver Operations Receiving Br oadcasts This receiver lets you enter a station’s frequency directly by using the numeric buttons (direct tuning). If you don’t know the frequency of the station you want, see “Receiving broadcasts by scanning stations (automatic tuning)”on this page. Before you begin, make sure you have: [...]

16 Receiver Operations Pr esetting Radio Stations You’ll most likely want to preset the receiver with the radio stations you listen to often so that you don’t have to tune in the station every time. The receiver can store a total of 30 FM or AM stations. You can store the stations on preset numbers combining 3 characters (A, B and C) and number[...]

17 Getting Started Receiver Operations Playback component (program source) c ç ç c Recording component (tape deck, DAT deck, MD deck, VCR) 1 To index a preset station Press AUDIO FUNCTION repeatedly until the TUNER indicator lights up. The last station you received is tuned in. To index a program source Select the program source (component) to be[...]

18 Receiver Operations Recording on a video tape You can record from a VCR, a TV, or an LD player using the receiver. You can also add audio from a variety of audio sources when editing a video tape. See your VCR or LD player’s instruction manual if you need help. 1 Select the program source to be recorded. 2 Set the component to be ready for pla[...]

19 Getting Started Dolby Surround Setup Dolby Surround Setup Digital processing control buttons Dolby Digital (STR-DE915 only) To obtain the best possible surround sound, first specify the type of speakers you have connected and the location of the rear speakers. Then use the test tone to adjust the speaker volumes to the same level. SHIFT INPUT MO[...]

20 Dolby Surround Setup Adjusting the speaker volume Z Use the remote while seated in your listening position to adjust the volume of each speaker. Note This receiver incorporates a new test tone with a frequency centered at 800 Hz for easier speaker volume adjustment. SOUND FIELD ON/OFF GENRE MODE DPC MODE DIGITAL PROCESSING CONTROL TEST TONE SLOP[...]

21 Getting Started Dolby Surround Setup Selecting the center mode The receiver offers you four center modes: PHANTOM, 3 CH LOGIC, NORMAL, and WIDE. Each mode is designed for a different speaker configuration. Select the mode that best suits your speaker system configuration. 1 Press SET UP on the main unit repeatedly to select CENTER MODE (STR-DE71[...]

22 Dolby Surround Setup z What is the test tone? Signal given out by the receiver for adjusting the speaker volume. The test tone will come out as follows: • In a system with a center speaker (NORMAL/WIDE /3 CH LOGIC modes) The test tone is output from the front L (left), center, front R (right), and rear speakers in succession. • In a system w[...]

23 Getting Started Sound Adjustment Use 3D sound imaging to create virtual rear speakers from the sound of the front speakers without using actual rear speakers as shown in the illustration B on page 24 GENRE MODE To DOLBY 1) MOVIE NORMAL SURROUND ENHANCED SURROUND CINEMA STUDIO A CINEMA STUDIO B CINEMA STUDIO C SMALL THEATER MEDIUM THEATER LARGE T[...]

24 Sound Adjustment A VIRTUAL ENHANCED A R C L B VIRTUAL ENHANCED B R C L C VIRTUAL REAR SHIFT R C L SL SR R C L SL SR D VIRTUAL MULTI REAR R C L SL SR R C L SL SR When REAR SP. is set to SIDE * When REAR SP. is set to BEHIND * When REAR SP. is set to SIDE * When REAR SP. is set to BEHIND * L: front speakers (left) R: front speakers (right) C: cent[...]

25 Getting Started Sound Adjustment 1) Be sure to adjust the volume level of the center and/or rear speakers to get the most out of the Dolby Pro Logic Surround Sound (page 21). 2) Unavailable on the STR-DE615/D560Z 3) The hookups of the center and/or rear speakers are unnecessary. Customizing the Sound Fields Each sound field is composed of a tone[...]

26 Sound Adjustment Notes • All the sound fields can be used with Dolby Digital (AC-3) sound sources. • The EFFECT parameter allows you to adjust the overall presence of the sound field. • The volume of the rear speakers, subwoofer, and center speaker can still be adjusted even when the DIRECT PASS indicator is on. Adjustable parameters for e[...]

27 Getting Started Sound Adjustment Adjusting the tone parameter (STR-DE715/ DE615/D660Z/D560Z only) Adjust the tone (bass or treble) of the front, center and rear speakers for optimum sound. You can adjust the tone of all sounds fields, including Dolby Surround. 1 Press DPC MODE repeatedly until the TONE indicator lights up. 2 Use the digital proc[...]

28 Sound Adjustment Adjusting the effect and surround sound parameters (STR-DE915 only) Change the surround parameters to fit your listening situation. See the chart on page 26 for parameters you can adjust in each sound field. 1 Press DPC MODE repeatedly until the SUR indicator lights up. 2 Use the digital processing control buttons ( / ) to selec[...]

29 Getting Started Advanced Remote Operations Oper ating One Component While Using Another (background oper ation) You can temporarily operate other components while listening to or watching a program. BACKGROUND 2 1 3 LEARN SLEEP VISUAL POWER SYSTEM OFF SLOPE BAND EQ/ TONE DIGTAL PROCESSING CONTROL PROGRAMMABLE — LEVEL — DIRECT REAR BASS BOOST[...]

30 Advanced Remote Operations Pr ogr amming the Remote (STR-DE915/DE715/D660Z only) The RM-P501 remote included with the STR-DE915, DE715, and D660Z can control non-Sony components by “learning” the control signals from their remotes. Once this remote learns the other components signals, you can use these components as part of your system. Addi[...]

31 Getting Started Additional Information Additional Information T r oubleshooting If you experience any of the following difficulties while using the receiver, use this troubleshooting guide to help you remedy the problem. Should any problem persist, consult your nearest Sony dealer. There’s no sound or only a very low-level sound is heard. / Ch[...]

32 Additional Information Specifications AUDIO POWER SPECIFICATIONS POWER OUTPUT AND TOTAL HARMONIC DISTORTION With 8-ohm load, both channels driven, from 20 - 20,000 Hz, rated 100 watts per channel, minimum RMS power, with no more than 0.09% total harmonic distortion from 250 milliwatts to rated output (USA model only). Amplifier section POWER OUT[...]

33 Getting Started Additional Information Antenna Loop antenna Usable sensitivity 50 dB/m (at 1,000 kHz or 999 kHz) S/N 54 dB (at 50 mV/m) Harmonic distortion 0.5 % (50 mV/m, 400 kHz) Selectivity At 9 kHz: 35 dB At 10 kHz: 40 dB ** You can change the AM tuning interval to 9 kHz (USA and Canadian model only) or to 10 kHz (models for all other countr[...]

34 Additional Information Sound field Sound pattern produced by a sounding source or sources in a given environment due to direct and reflected sounds and the acoustics of the environment. Surround sound Sound that consists of three elements: direct sound, early reflected sound (early reflections) and reverberative sound (reverberation). The acoust[...]

35 Getting Started Additional Information T able of Functions of the SET UP Button You can make various settings using the SET UP button on the main unit and the digital processing control buttons. Operations related to each menu are explained in the previous sections. The table below describes how to access each menu. Press SET UP repeatedly to se[...]

36 Additional Information Rear P anel Descriptions STR-DE915 AC OUTLET IMPEDANCE SELECTOR FRONT 4 Ω 8 Ω MONITOR VIDEO OUT CTRL S IN VIDEO IN VIDEO OUT VIDEO IN CTRL S OUT VIDEO OUT CTRL S OUT VIDEO IN VIDEO IN IN L R REC OUT IN REC OUT IN IN CTRL S STATUS IN SIGNAL GND FM 75 Ω COAXIAL AM AUDIO IN L R AUDIO OUT AUDIO IN AUDIO OUT AUDIO IN CTRL[...]

37 Getting Started Additional Information Remote Button Descriptions Page numbers in parentheses refer to procedures that use the remote button. In these procedures, the remote button is either required or used in place of a main-unit button with the same function and name (or a similar name). Refer to the table on the next page for an explanation [...]

38 Additional Information Remote Button Operates Function Remote Button Operates Function 0-9, >10 Receiver Selects preset numbers CH/PRESET +/– CD player/MD deck/LD player Selects track numbers. 0 selects track 10. TV/VCR Selects channel numbers Receiver Scans and selects preset stations Selects preset channels TV/VCR D.TUNING Receiver Select[...]

39 Getting Started Advanced Remote Operations Index A Adjusting delay time 19, 27 effect and surround sound parameters 28 equalizer parameters 27 speaker volume 20, 21 tone parameter 27 Automatic tuning 15 B Background operation 29 Battery 4 C Center mode 21, 33 Connecting. See Hookups Customizing remote 29, 30 sound field 25-28 D Delay time 19, 27[...]

40 Advanced Remote Operations Quick Reference Guide Receiving Br oadcasts (direct tuning) Example: Receiving FM 102.50 MHz AUDIO FUNCTION Press repeatedly until the TUNER indicator lights up. v FM / AM Select FM. v DIRECT v 0 5 2 0 1 Display FM 102.50MHz Scanning Radio Stations (automatic tuning) Example: Scanning FM stations AUDIO FUNCTION Press r[...]