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Sony STR-DE897 Adjusting the equalizer, Advanced settings, and, 37GB, items, Advanced, Settings, xEQUALIZER, Adjustments, “ CUSTOMIZE ”, xBASS XXX.X dB, xTREBLE XXX.X dB

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Adjusting the equalizer

You can adjust the tonal quality (bass, treble level) of the front speakers using the EQUALIZER menu.

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2 Press MAIN MENU repeatedly to select “EQUALIZER”.

3 Press or repeatedly to select the parameter you want to adjust.

For details, see “EQUALIZER menu parameters” below.

4 While monitoring the sound, turn –/+ to select the setting you want.

The setting is entered automatically.

5 Repeat steps 3 and 4 to adjust the other items.

Note

You cannot adjust the equalizer when the receiver is decoding signals with a sampling frequency of more than 48 kHz, or when DTS 96/24, DTS-ES Matrix or DTS Neo:6 decoding is applied.

EQUALIZER menu parametersxBASS XXX.X dB(Front speaker bass level)xTREBLE XXX.X dB(Front speaker treble level)

Initial setting: 0 dB

You can adjust from –10 dB to +10 dB in 0.5 dB steps.

xEQUALIZER XXX

Initial setting: OFF

Select “ON” to activate the equalizer.

Note

The EQ indicator in the display lights up when the equalizer is turned on. When you adjust the equalizer using the EQUALIZER parameters, the settings are applied to all sound fields and can be reproduced whenever you turn on the equalizer.

Advanced settings

Using the CUSTOMIZE menu to adjust the receiver

You can adjust various receiver settings using the CUSTOMIZE menu.

	1	Press MAIN MENU repeatedly to select
	1	Press MAIN MENU repeatedly to select
	2	“ CUSTOMIZE ”.	Advanced
	2	Press or repeatedly to select the
		parameter you want to adjust.
		For details, see “CUSTOMIZE menu
		parameters” below.
	3	parameters” below.	Adjustments
	3	Turn –/+ to select the setting you want.
	4	The setting is entered automatically.
	4	Repeat steps 2 and 3 to adjust the other
		items.
	CUSTOMIZE menu parameters		and
	The initial settings are underlined.		Settings
	x DTS 96/24 96/24 DEC XXXX
		(DTS 96/24 decoding mode)

•AUTO

When a DTS 96/24 signal is input, it is played back at 96 kHz sampling frequencies.

•OFF

Even when a DTS 96/24 signal is input, it is played back at 48 kHz sampling frequencies.

Notes

•This parameter is valid only in the A.F.D. mode (page 29). In other sound fields, this parameter is always set to “96/24 DEC OFF”.

•DTS 96/24 decoding is only valid in the A.F.D. mode (page 29). When the system is set to other sound fields, standard 48 kHz decoding is used.

•Even when a DTS 96/24 signal is input, standard 48 kHz decoding is used if any speakers are set to “SMALL” or if the sub woofer is set to “NO”.

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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 1 Press ?/1 to turn on the receiver 2 Press MAIN MENU repeatedly to select “SET UP” 3 Press or repeatedly to select the parameter you want to adjust 4 Turn –/+to select the setting you want xSURR SP XXXXX (Surround speakers size) xSB SP (Surround back speakers selection) xFRONT DIST. X.X m (XX ft.) (Front speaker distance) 19GB xCTR DIST. X.X m (XX ft.) (Center speaker distance) xSURR DIST. X.X m (XX ft.) (Surround speaker distance) xPL. XXXX/XXXX (Surround speaker position) xSB DIST. X.X m (XX ft.) (Surround back speaker distance) 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 Presetting radio stations Changing the display About the indications in the display SLEEP: L C R SL SR 27GB Using only the front speakers Enjoying higher fidelity sound — AUTO FORMAT DIRECT Selecting a sound field Selecting a sound field for music Press MUSIC repeatedly to select the sound field you want xHALL xJAZZ CLUB xLIVE CONCERT — SURR BACK DECODING How to select the surround back decoding mode When you select “AUTO” When you select “MATRIX” When you select “OFF” 33GB Assigning the audio input — DIGITAL ASSIGN Switching the audio input mode for digital components — INPUT MODE Customizing sound fields xCENTER XXX.X dB (Center speaker level)1) xSURR L XXX.X dB (Surround speaker (Left) level)1) xSURR R XXX.X dB (Surround speaker (Right) level)1) Adjusting the equalizer Advanced settings xSB DEC (Surround back decoding mode) xDEC. PRI (Digital audio input decoding priority) xPOWER SAVE XXX (CONTROL A1II power save function) Naming preset stations and inputs Using the Sleep Timer Selecting the speaker system Recording Recording on a video tape 1 Select the program source to be recorded 3 Insert a blank video tape into the VCR (VIDEO 1 or VIDEO 2) for recording Listening to the sound in another zone 2ND ZONE 41GB CONTROL A1II Control System Connections Basic Functions Operations Other 43GB Before you use your remote Remote button description continued PG413-RMRemote the Using Operations 45GB 46GB Selecting the command mode of the remote Programming the remote The numeric codes corresponding to the component and the maker of the component To control a CD player To control a DAT deck To control an MD deck To control a tape deck To control a VCR To control a DVD player To control a TV To control a satellite tuner or cable box To control a tuner Learning the commands of your components Performing several commands in sequence automatically (Macro Play) To delay the output of an IR code To clear the programmed IR codes To start macro play Press M1 (TV/SAT) or M2 (TAPE) while the ALT indicator turns on 53GB Precautions Troubleshooting There is no sound from the sub woofer 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 Remote control The remote does not function Error messages DECODE ERROR PROTECTOR Specifications FM tuner section AM tuner section Video section General Supplied accessories List of button locations and reference pages Index