Sony STR-DE598 Specification Guide

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Last Updated: 12/17/2008
STR-DE598
FM Stereo/FM-AM Receiver
 
 
 
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Features
Audio 
dts® Decoding: Yes
 
Dolby® Digital Decoding: Yes
 
Dolby® Digital EX Decoding: Yes
 
dts®-ES Decoding: Yes
 
dts® 96/24 Decoding: Yes
 
dts® NEO:6 Decoding: Yes
 
Dolby® Pro Logic® Decoding: Yes
 
Dolby® Pro Logic® II Decoding: Yes
 
Dolby® Pro Logic® IIX Decoding: Yes
 
Digital Cinema Sound™  Technology: Yes
 
Specifications
Audio
Impedance: 8 Ohms
 
Channel Power Rating: 7.1 Channel Power 
Rating: 90W x 7 Amp Power (8 ohms, 
20Hz-20kHz, THD 0.09%)
 
Sound Fields: Cinema - 4; Music - 3; Auto 
Format Decoding - 6
 
Tuner Type: Auto Tuning, Direct Tuning, 
Station Name
 
Convenience
AM/FM Memory Presets: 20 FM - 10 AM
 
Inputs and Outputs
Component Video (Y/Pb/Pr ) Input(s): 2 
(Rear)
 
Multi-Channel Input(s): 1 (Rear)
 
Optical Audio Input(s): 2 (Rear)
 
Coaxial Audio Digital Input(s): 2 (Rear)
 
Component Video (Y/Pb/Pr) Output(s): 1 
(Rear)
 
Composite Video Input(s): 4 (1 Front/3 
Rear)
 
Composite Video Output(s): 2 (Rear)
 
RCA Audio Input(s): 6 (1 Front/5 Rear)
 
RCA Audio Output(s): 2 (Rear)
 
Subwoofer Output(s): 1 (Rear)
 
AC Outlet: 1 Switched
 
Antenna Terminal (AM Loop): 1 (Rear)
 
Antenna Terminal (FM 75 Ohm): 1 (Rear)
 
Headphone Output(s):  1 (Front)
 
Power
Power Requirements: AC120V, 60 Hz
 
Power Consumption (in Operation): 220W
 
Power Consumption (in Standby): 0.2W
 
Hardware
Remote Control: Yes
 
Speaker
Front Speaker Terminal: Yes (A & B)
 
Center Speaker Terminal: Yes
 
Surround Back Speakers: Yes
 
Surround Speaker Terminal: Yes
 
Speaker Terminal Type: Spring Clips (A & 
B)
 
Dimensions
Weight: 17 lbs 10 oz (8Kg)
 
Measurements: 16 15/16 x 6 1/4 x 12 
1/4" (430 x 157.5 x 310mm)
 
Supplied Accessories
Instruction Manual
 
FM Wire Antenna
 
AM Loop Antenna
 
Size AA Batteries: 2
 
Remote Commander® Remote Control
 
Color: Black
 
UPC Code: 027242667150
 
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Sony, Remote Controler, and Digital Cinema Sound are trademarks of 
Sony. Dolby, Dolby Digital, ProLogic are registered trademarks of Dolby 
Laboratories. dts is a trademark of Digital Theater Systems, L.P. All other 
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Features and specifications are subject to change without notice.