Sony STR-DE305 manual

1 Getting Started © 1996 by Sony Corporation 3-810-995- 22 (1) FM Stereo FM-AM Receiver Operating Instructions STR-DE305[...]

2 Getting Started - Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. - Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. - Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. - Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. CAUTION You are cautioned that any change or mo[...]

3 Getting Started For detailed safety precautions, see the “IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS” leaflet. If you have any question or problem concerning your receiver, please consult your nearest Sony dealer. About This Manual The instructions in this manual describe the controls on the receiver. You can also use the controls on the remote if they have the sa[...]

4 Getting Started Unpacking Check that you received the following items with the receiver: • FM wire antenna (1) • AM loop antenna (1) • Remote controller (remote) (1) • Size AA (R6) batteries (2) Inserting batteries into the remote Insert two size AA (R6) batteries in accordance with the + and – markings on the battery compartment. When [...]

5 Getting Started Antenna Hookups Overview This section describes how to connect AM and FM antennas to the receiver. If you want to receive radio broadcasts with the receiver, complete these connections first, then go to the following pages. For specific locations of the terminals, see the illustration below. What antennas will I need? ANTENNA AM C[...]

6 Getting Started FRONT SPEAKERS A L R A B B Speaker System Hookups Overview This section describes how to connect your speakers to the receiver. For specific locations of the terminals, see the illustration below. 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[...]

7 Getting Started Selecting the speaker system To drive the speakers, select the speaker system as follows: Note No sound is heard when you press SPEAKERS A+B without connecting speaker system B. Where do I go next? Go on to the next section to connect the AC power cord. To drive Speaker system A (connected to the FRONT SPEAKERS A terminals) Speake[...]

8 Receiver Operations Selecting a Component To listen to 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 5 to 7. • Turned VOLUME to the leftmost position (0) to avoid damaging your speakers. 1 Press [...]

9 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: • Connected an[...]

10 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, C) and numbers ([...]

11 Receiver Operations Recording This receiver makes it easy to record to and from the components connected to the receiver. You don’t have to connect playback and recording components directly: once you select a program source on the receiver, you can record and edit as you normally would using the controls on each component. Before you begin, m[...]

12 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. / Check that the speakers and components ar[...]

13 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 0.1 % total harmonic distortion from 150 milliwatts to rated output. Amplifier section Dynamic power output Freque[...]

14 Index P Presetting radio stations 10 Preset tuning 10 Program source selecting 8 Q Quick reference guide Back cover R Rear panel 5, 6, 7, 14 Receiving broadcasts directly 9 using preset stations 10 Recording on a tape, MiniDisc or video tape 11 Remote buttons 8, 15 A, B Adjusting tone 8 volume 8 Antenna hookups 5 Audio/video component hookups 5,[...]

15 Remote Button Descriptions For buttons not described on previous pages and buttons with names different from the buttons on the main unit. Function Scans and selects preset stations. Skips discs (CD player with multi-disc changer only.) Fastforwards or rewinds. Skips tracks. Pauses play or record. (Also starts recording with components in record[...]

16 Receiving Br oadcasts (direct tuning) Example: Receiving FM 102.50 MHz Pr esetting Radio Stations Example: Presetting a station as A7 Selecting a Component Example: Playing a CD Quick Reference Guide v Select FM. Display MHz DIRECT v v 10 25 0 FM/AM v Tune in the station you want. TUNER TUNER v MEMORY v SHIFT Select A. v 7 CD v Turn on the CD pl[...]