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About This Manual

The instructions in this manual are for models STR-DE915, DE715, DE615, D660Z, and D560Z. Check your model number by looking at the upper right corner of the front panel. In this manual, the USA and Canadian STR- DE915 and the programmable remote commander RM-P501 (supplied with the STR-DE915, DE715, and D660Z) are used for illustration purposes unless stated othewise. Any difference in operation is clearly indicated in the text, for example, “STR-DE915/DE715 (USA, Canada) only.”

Type of differences

	Model	DE915 DE715		D660Z
Feature			DE615	D560Z
3 video inputs		r
Built-in Dolby
Digital		r
processor
Digital jacks		r
5.1 INPUT			r	r
jacks
Control A1/		r*	DE715*
Control S
WIRELESS
REAR		r	r
SPEAKER
connector
Programmable		r	DE715	D660Z
remote

* USA and Canadian models only

Conventions

•The instructions in this manual describe the controls on the receiver. You can also use the controls on the remote if they have the same or similar names as those on the receiver.

•A “Quick Reference Guide” is supplied on the back cover.

•The “Remote Button Descriptions” section on page 37 provides an overview of the remote buttons.

•The following icons are used in this manual:

ZIndicates that you can use only the remote to do the task.

z Indicates 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, “AC-3,” and “PRO LOGIC” are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Getting Started

Unpacking 4

Hookup Overview 4

Antenna Hookups 5

Audio Component Hookups 5

Speaker System Hookups 6

TV/VCR Hookups 9

Digital Component Hookups (STR-DE915 only) 10

AC Hookups 11

Before You Use Your Receiver 11

Receiver Operations

Selecting a Component 12

Receiving Broadcasts 15

Presetting Radio Stations 16

Indexing Preset Stations and Program Sources 16

Recording 17

Using the Sleep Timer 18

Dolby Surround Setup

Dolby Digital (STR-DE915 only) 19

Dolby Pro Logic (STR-DE715/DE615/D660Z/D560Z only) 20

Sound Adjustment

Using Pre-programmed Sound Fields 22

Customizing the Sound Fields 25

Advanced Remote Operations

Operating One Component While Using Another (background operation)

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Changing the Factory Setting of a FUNCTION Button 29 Programming the Remote (STR-DE915/DE715/D660Z only) 30

Additional Information

Troubleshooting 31
Specifications 32
Glossary	33
Table of Functions of the SET UP Button 35
Rear Panel Descriptions 36
Remote Button Descriptions		37
Index	39
Quick Reference Guide		Back cover

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