Sony STR-DE975 Manual

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The instructions in this manual are for the STR-DE975,
and STR-DE875. Check your model number by looking at
the lower right corner of the front panel or lower right
corner of the remote. In this manual, the STR-DE975 and
the remote commander RM-PP505 are used for illustration
purposes unless stated otherwise. Any difference in
operation is clearly indicated in the text, for example,
“STR-DE975 only”.

The area code of the receiver you purchased is shown on the
lower portion of the rear panel (see the illustration below).

Any differences in operation, according to the area code, are
clearly indicate in the text, for example, “Models of area code
AA only”.

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.

• The following icon is used in this manual:

z

Indicates hints and tips for making the task easier.

This receiver incorporates Dolby* Digital and Pro Logic
Surround and the DTS** Digital Surround System.

Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories.
“Dolby”, “Pro Logic” and the double-D symbol a are trademarks of
Dolby Laboratories.
Confidential unpublished Works. © 1992-1997 Dolby Laboratories.
All rights reserved.

5 audio inputs

4 audio inputs

FRONT

SWITCHED 120W/1A MAX

AC 120V 60Hz 

4

Ω

 

  

8

Ω

 

  

RROUND

CENTER

FRONT

MPEDANCE USE 8 – 16

Ω

 

  

IMPEDANCE USE 4 – 16

Ω

 

  

Unpacking 4
Antenna Hookups 5
Audio Component Hookups 6
Video Component Hookups 8
Digital Component Hookups 9
MULTI CH IN Hookups 11
Other Hookups

Performing Initial Setup Operations 18
Multi Channel Surround Setup 19
Before You Use Your Receiver 24

Direct Tuning 46
Automatic Tuning 46
Preset Tuning 47

Naming Preset Stations and Program Sources 49
Recording 49
Using the Sleep Timer 50
Adjustment Using the SET UP Button

Glossary 59
Table of settings using SURR, LEVEL, EQ, and SET