Sony STR-DE698 30GB, L C R, SL SR

NPlayback channel indicators: The letters (L, C, R, etc.) indicate the channels being played back. The boxes around the letters vary to show how the receiver downmixes the source sound (based on the speakers settings). L (Front Left), R (Front Right), C (Center (monaural)), SL (Surround Left), SR (Surround Right), S (Surround (monaural or the surround components obtained by Pro Logic processing)), SB (Surround Back (the surround back components obtained by 6.1 channel decoding)), SBL (Surround Back Left), SBR (Surround Back Right)

Example:

Recording format (Front /Surround): 3/2

Output channel: When the surround speakers size parameter is set to “NO”

Sound Field: A.F.D. AUTO

L C RSL SR

30GB

Contents

Page WARNING To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture About This Manual Note for the supplied remote Table of Contents 1: Check how to hookup your components Required cords AAudio cord BAudio/video cord CVideo cord DS-videocord 1a: Connecting components with digital audio output jacks 2 Connect the video jacks Hooking up an MD/Tape deck or a Super Audio CD/CD player 1b: Connecting components with multi channel output jacks 11GB 1c: Connecting components with only analog audio jacks Hooking up video components 13GB 2: Connecting the antennas 3: Connecting speakers Required cords A Speaker cords (not supplied) B Monaural audio cord (not supplied) SPEAKERS FRONT B 4:Connecting the AC power cord 5: Setting up the speakers xSP. PAT. X –X(Speaker setup pattern) x SWS.W. XXX (Sub woofer selection) x L R XXXXX (Front speakers size) x C XXXXX (Center speaker size) x SLSRXXXXX (Surround speakers size) x SBLSBR/SBXXXXXX (Surround back speaker selection) x L R DIST. X.X m (XX ft.) (Front speaker distance) x C DIST. X.X m (XX ft.) (Center speaker distance) 20GB x SLSRDIST. X.X m (XX ft.) (Surround speaker distance) x SBLSBR/SBDIST. X.X m (XX ft.) (Surround back speaker distance) x SLSRXXXX/XX (Surround speaker position) 21GB 6:Adjusting the speaker levels and balance —TEST TONE Selecting the component Listening to multi channel sound — MULTI CH IN Listening to FM/AM radio Storing FM stations automatically — AUTOBETICAL Presetting radio stations Using the Radio Data System (RDS) Changing the display About the indications in the display L C R SL SR 30GB Using only the front speakers Enjoying higher fidelity sound — AUTO FORMAT DIRECT Decoding the input audio signal automatically Press A.F.D. repeatedly to select “A.F.D. AUTO” Enjoying stereo sound in multi channel (2 channel decoding mode) Press A.F.D. repeatedly to select the 2 channel decoding mode xDOLBY PL (PRO LOGIC) Selecting a sound field Selecting a sound field for music Press MUSIC repeatedly to select the sound field you want xHALL xJAZZ (JAZZ CLUB) xCONCERT (LIVE CONCERT) — SURR BACK DECODING How to select the surround back decoding mode When you select “SB AUTO” When you select “SB ON” When you select “SB OFF” 36GB Switching the audio input mode for digital components — INPUT MODE Customizing sound fields Adjusting the equalizer Advanced settings xCOL. XXXX (Color system) (Models of area code E2/E3, AR only) xDUAL (Digital broadcast language selection) xCOMP. V. A Naming preset stations and inputs Using the Sleep Timer Selecting the speaker system Recording Before you use your remote Remote button description 46GB the 47GB 48GB 49GB Selecting the command mode of the remote Programming the remote To cancel programming To activate the input after programming If programming is unsuccessful, check the following: To clear the memory of the remote The numeric codes corresponding to the component and the maker of the component To control a DAT deck To control an MD deck To control a tape deck To control an LD player To control a video CD player To control a TV To control a satellite tuner or cable box To control a tuner To control a hard disc recorder To control a blu-raydisc recorder Precautions Troubleshooting The surround effect cannot be obtained Dolby Digital or DTS multi channel sound is not reproduced Recording cannot be done The FM reception is poor Radio stations cannot be tuned in Remote control The remote does not function Error messages DEC. EROR PROTECT Specifications 59GB FM tuner section AM tuner section Video section General Supplied accessories List of button locations and reference pages Index