About This Manual

The instructions in this manual are for model STR-DE725. Check your model number by looking at the upper right corner of the front panel.

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:

zIndicates hints and tips for making the task easier.

This receiver incorporates the Dolby* Pro Logic Surround system.

*Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation. DOLBY, the double-D symbol a, “PRO LOGIC,”

and Dolby Digital (AC-3) are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation.

Demonstration Mode

The demonstration will activate the first time you turn on the power. When the demonstration starts, the following message appears in the display twice:

“Now Demonstration Mode!! If you finish demonstration, please press POWER KEY while this message appears in the display. Thank you!!”

To cancel the demonstration

Press 1/uto turn the receiver off during the previous message. The next time you turn the receiver on, the demonstration will not appear.

To view the demonstration

Hold down SET UP and press 1/uto turn on the power.

Note

Running the demonstration will clear the receiver’s memory. For details on what will be cleared, see “Clearing the receiver's memory” on page 18.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Hooking Up the Components 4

Unpacking 4

 

Antenna Hookups 5

 

Audio Component Hookups

6

Video Component Hookups

7

Digital Component Hookups

8

Other Hookups 9

 

 

 

 

 

Hooking Up and Setting Up the

Speaker System

11

 

Speaker System Hookup

12

 

Multi-Channel Surround Setup

13

Before You Use Your Receiver

18

 

 

 

 

 

 

Location of Parts and Basic Amplifier Operations 20

Front Panel Parts Description 20

Enjoying Surround Sound 24

Selecting a Sound Field 25

Understanding the Multi-Channel Surround

Displays 28

Customizing Sound Fields 30

Receiving Broadcasts 34

Direct Tuning 35

Automatic Tuning 36

Preset Tuning 36

Other Operations 38

Indexing Preset Stations and Program Sources 39 Recording 39

Using the Sleep Timer 40

Adjustments Using the SET UP Button 40

Additional Information 41

Troubleshooting 41 Specifications 43 Glossary 45

Tables of Settings Using the CURSOR MODE and SET UP buttons 46

Index (Back cover)

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