Sony STR-DE1015G, STR-DE815G, STR-D760Z To adjust the surround sound parameters

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Front Panel Operations (Remote Short-cuts: USA and Canada only)

4Use digital processing control buttons ( / ) to adjust the level, then press ( / ) to select the frequency (Hz). You can adjust the level ± 10 dB in 0.5 dB steps.

5Repeat steps 3 and 4 to make all necessary adjustments.

To adjust the tone parameters (STR-DE815G / D760Z)

For the on-screen operations, see page 39.

1Start playing a component, then select the sound field you want to adjust.

2Press DPC MODE repeatedly until the TONE indicator lights up.

3Use digital processing control buttons ( / ) to select BASS or TREBLE.

Bass adjustment

Initial setting is : 0 dB

Treble adjustment

Initial setting is : 0 dB

4Use digital processing control buttons ( / ) to adjust the tone level. You can adjust the level ± 10 dB in 2 dB steps.

5Repeat steps 3 and 4 to make all necessary adjustments.

To turn off the equalizer or tone adjustments without erasing them

Press DIRECT PASS.

To adjust the surround sound parameters

For the on-screen operations, see pages 37 and 40 (STR- DE1015G) or 38 and 40 (STR-DE815G / D760Z).

1Start playing a component, then select the sound field you want to adjust.

2Press DPC MODE repeatedly until the SUR indicator lights up.

3Use digital processing control buttons ( / ) to select the parameter you want.

See “Surround (SUR) parameters” below for details.

4Use digital processing control buttons ( / ) to adjust the level of the parameter.

Note

Certain menu items may not be available for adjustment depending on the current settings and menu modes. Unavailable items appear dimmed when shown in the display.

Surround (SUR) parameters (STR-DE1015G)

pSurround sound parameters (See page 40 for details)

Surround effect level (Digital Cinema Sound modes only)

Initial setting is : EFFECT [_______]

It lets you adjust the “presence” of the current digital cinema sound surround effect.

In the KARAOKE mode, use the effect level to adjust the amount of vocal cancellation. Greater effect levels produce greater reduction of the vocals.

Wall Type

Initial setting is : WALL S___1___H

It lets you adjust the “brightness” of the current digital cinema sound surround effect.

Front to rear seat position

Initial setting is : SEAT F___1___R

It lets you adjust the atmosphere of the current digital cinema sound surround effect.

Left to right seat position

Initial setting is : SEAT L___1___R

It lets you adjust the atmosphere of the current digital cinema sound surround effect.

Reverberation time

Initial setting is : REVERB S___1___L

It lets you adjust the amount of reverberation present in the current digital cinema sound surround effect.

Low Frequency Extension (LFE) mix level (DISCRETE only)

Initial setting is : LFE MIX 0dB

This parameter lets you attenuate the level of the LFE (Low Frequency Extension) channel output from the sub woofer without effecting the level of the bass frequencies sent to the sub woofer from the front, center or rear channels via the bass redirection circuitry.

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Contents FM Stereo FM-AM Receiver Precautions Table of contents About This ManualAbout the color system for video input Understanding How the Receiver WorksAustralian model Singaporean modelHookup Overview STR-DE1015GInfrared IR Repeater Hookups TV/VCR Hookups Singaporean modelBefore you get started STR-DE815G and STR-D760ZAntenna Hookups Connecting an outdoor antennaInfrared IR Repeater Hookups Audio Component Hookups Speaker placement for STR-DE1015G Speaker System HookupsSelecting the impedance except for Singaporian models Speaker placement for STR-DE815G and STR-D760ZSelecting the speaker system TV-VCR Hookups STR-DE815G and STR-DE760ZWhat cables will I need? Monitor to TV or monitorLD/DVD to LD or DVD player Video 3 Input to a video camera or a video gameOnly Dolby Digital AC-3 decoder etcLD/DVD in AC-3 RF to LD player CD in Optical to CD playerLD/DVD in Optical to DVD player DAT/MD Inoutoptical to DAT or MD deckConnecting the AC power cord Before using for the first timeSwitched AC OUTLETs To a wall outlet AC HookupsUsing the Remote Battery lifeInserting batteries into the remote USA and Canada Inserting batteries into the remote other countriesHow to use the remote To make the on-screen display disappearBlank Pointer Area For USA and CanadaFollowing case Registering a TV or MonitorIR code registration is unnecessary Erasing TV IR codes Registering Audio and Video Components IR code registration is unnecessary in the following caseRegistering IR codes Receiver jacks Component to be connectedIR sensor Audio/video components remote Click the respective componentClick the manufacturer of the component you Erasing IR codes To erase all the IR codesSpecifying the speaker type Adjusting the speaker volume Specifying the center mode Wide modeNormal mode Phantom modeYou can increase the output level of the rear speakers Control buttons Selecting a ComponentTo listen to or watch Click To turn off the selected component To turn off all componentsTo mute the sound To listen to digital program sources STR-DE1015GWatching TV or Video Programs Tuning and Presetting Radio Stations Tuning radio stations by scanning stations Automatic TuningPresetting the radio stations Tuning preset stations Preset TuningTo change a preset station To recall preset stations from the SUB menuRecording Recording to audio tape or MDTo stop recording To control the recorder after recordingRecording other components to video tape Recording TV programs to video tapeUsing the Pre-programmed Sound Fields Sound fields for STR-DE1015G Genre Mode Surround effectIll. a Virtual Enhanced Surround a For Rear SP BehindIll. C Virtual Rear Shift For Rear SP SideGenre Mode Surround effect Sound fields for STR-DE815G and STR-D760ZWhen playing a source encoded with discrete information Selecting the sound fieldsWhile playing a component, click Sound in the main menu To turn off the sound fieldsAdjustable sound parameters for Customizing the Sound FieldsAdjusting the equalizer parameter STR-DE1015G To start adjustment with a flat equalizer curveClick EQ Repeat steps 4 and 5 as necessaryAdjusting the delay time STR-DE1015G To reset the equalizer to the factory settingsTo reset the tone to the factory settings Click Setup in the main menu, then click DelayAdjusting surround sound parameters except for delay time Click DelayClick Short or Long to adjust the delay time To reset the delay time to the factory settingsReverberation time Reverb Low Frequency Extension LFE mix level OtherDynamic range compression ratio Other Test tone TestIR sensor Your components remote To register a specific IR codeSpace bar Click Code Clear in the User IR Code Setting menu IndexingTo erase all the User IR codes IconsClick Auto Play on or OFF Starting a Component Automatically at Power On Auto StartTo cancel the Auto Start function Setting the sequence of IR codes Starting a Macro PlayClick Macro 1 or To erase an entered IR codeSelecting the display parameters Adjusting the Sensitivity of the RemoteChanging the Display Settings Adjusting the position of the on-screen display Using the Sleep Timer Operating a CD ChangerSleep appears in the upper left corner of the main menu You can also freely specify the timeIndexing a CD Grouping CDsTo remove the CD from one or more groups You can assign the CD to one or more groupSearching for a CD quickly Playback starts automaticallyFront Panel Descriptions @£@ª@Á@¼ !»!¥!!¤!!¢TV switches TV’s input mode Flasher Remote DescriptionsUSA and Canada Other countriesWhen you listen with headphones Playing audio and video components at the same timeTo listen to or watch Select Do ThisTuning Radio Stations To listen to or watch PressIf the component does not turn on To turn off the componentsAdjusting the Sound To adjust the equalizer parameters STR-DE1015GDigital Recording STR-DE1015G only To select the sound fieldsTo adjust the surround sound parameters Surround SUR parameters STR-DE1015GCustomizing the Receiver Operations Surround SUR parameters STR-DE815G / STR-D760ZSet up parameters STR-DE1015G Set up parameters STR-DE815G / D760Z Center modeControl A1 mode To switch the displayTo select another component To temporarily cancel the Flasher functionComponent Operations Troubleshooting Severe hum or noise is heard No sound is heard from the center speakerSTR-DE815G / D760Z Select a sound field Surround effect cannot be obtainedCD3 Digital signal processor section STR-DE1015G onlyAudio power specifications FM tuner section Video sectionGeneral AM tuner sectionGlossary Page Page Y, Z Watching TV Video programs 28 Wide modeIndex

STR-DE1015G, STR-DE815G, STR-D760Z, STR-D760Z, STR-DE815G specifications

The Sony STR-DE815G, STR-D760Z, and STR-DE1015G are distinguished audio/video receivers that offer exceptional performance and functionality for home theater enthusiasts. Each model features state-of-the-art technology, making them suitable for a variety of audio setups.

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