About This Manual

The instructions in this manual are for models STR-DE925 and STR-DE825. Check your model number by looking at the upper right corner of the front panel. In this manual, the STR-DE925 is used for illustration purposes unless stated otherwise. Any difference in operation is clearly indicated in the text, for example, “STR-DE925 only.”

Type of differences

Model

DE925

DE825

Feature

 

 

 

 

 

DTS compatible

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5 audio/video inputs

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4 audio/video inputs

 

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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 and the DTS** Digital Surround System (only the STR-DE925 is DTS compatible).

*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.

**Manufactured under license from DTS, Inc. “DTS”, “digital surround”, and “coherent acoustics” are trademarks of DTS, Inc. All rights reserved.

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 21.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Hooking Up the Components 4

Unpacking 4

 

Antenna Hookups 5

 

Audio Component Hookups

6

Video Component Hookups

8

Digital Component Hookups

10

Other Hookups 12

 

 

 

 

 

Hooking Up and Setting Up the

Speaker System

14

 

Speaker System Hookup

15

 

Multi-Channel Surround Setup

16

Before You Use Your Receiver

21

 

 

 

 

 

 

Location of Parts and Basic Amplifier Operations 24

Front Panel Parts Description 24

Enjoying Surround Sound 28

Selecting a Sound Field 29

Understanding the Multi-Channel Surround

Displays 33

Customizing Sound Fields 35

Receiving Broadcasts 40

Direct Tuning 41

Automatic Tuning 42

Preset Tuning 42

Other Operations 44

Indexing Preset Stations and Program Sources 45 Recording 45

Using the Sleep Timer 46

Adjustments Using the SET UP Button 47

Additional Information 48

Troubleshooting 48

Specifications 50

Glossary 52

Tables of Settings Using the CURSOR MODE and

SET UP buttons 53

Index 55

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