Sony STR-DE998 Specification Guide

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Last Updated: 08/04/2008
STR-DE998
FM Stereo/FM-AM Receiver
 
 
 
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Features
Video 
Up Conversion: Yes (Component Up 
Conversion from S-Video and Composite)
 
Audio 
Dolby® Digital Decoding: Yes
 
Dolby® Pro Logic® II Decoding: Yes
 
dts® 96/24 Decoding: Yes
 
dts® NEO:6 Decoding: Yes
 
Dolby® Digital EX Decoding: Yes
 
Dolby® Pro Logic® IIX Decoding: Yes
 
Amplification Relocation: Yes
 
Dolby® Pro Logic® Decoding: Yes
 
dts®-ES Decoding: Yes
 
Digital Cinema Sound™  Technology: Yes
 
dts® Decoding: Yes
 
Convenience 
A/B Speaker Switch: Yes (Front)
 
On-Screen Display: Yes
 
Specifications
Speaker
Front Speaker Terminal: Yes (A & B)
 
Center Speaker Terminal: Yes
 
Surround Back Speakers: Yes
 
Surround Speaker Terminal: Yes
 
Speaker Terminal Type: Screw Binding 
Posts (A & B)
 
Video
Zones: 2
 
Audio
Impedance: 8 Ohms
 
Channel Power Rating: 7.1 Channel Power 
Rating: 110W x 7 Amp Power (8 ohms, 
20Hz-20kHz, THD 0.09%)
 
Sound Fields: Cinema - 4; Music - 3; Auto 
Format Decoding - 6
 
Zones: Powered 2nd Room Audio, 2 Zone/2 
Room Control with 2nd Room Audio
 
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)
 
Component Video (Y/Pb/Pr) Output(s): 1 
(Rear)
 
S-Video Input(s):  4 (1 Front/3 Rear)
 
S-Video Output(s):  2 (Rear)
 
Composite Video Input(s): 5 (1 Front/4 
Rear)
 
Composite Video Output(s): 3 (Rear)
 
Optical Audio Input(s): 4 (1 Front/3 Rear)
 
Optical Audio Output(s): 1 (Rear)
 
Coaxial Audio Digital Input(s): 2 (Rear)
 
RCA Audio Input(s): 8 (1 Front/7 Rear)
 
RCA Audio Output(s): 3 (Rear)
 
Multi-Channel Input(s): 1 (Rear)
 
Subwoofer Output(s): 1 (Rear)
 
Phono Input(s): 1 (Rear)
 
AC Outlet: 2 (Rear)
 
Antenna Terminal (AM Loop): 1 (Rear)
 
Antenna Terminal (FM 75 Ohm): 1 (Rear)
 
Headphone Output(s):  1 (Front)
 
HD Component Video Input(s): 2 (Rear)
 
HD Component Video Output(s): 1 (Rear)
 
RS232 Control: 1 (Rear)
 
Digital Media Port: Yes
 
Hardware
Remote Control: Yes
 
Power
Power Requirements: AC120V, 60 Hz
 
Power Consumption (in Operation): 310W
 
Power Consumption (in Standby): 0.3W
 
Dimensions
Weight: 29 lbs 12 oz (13.5Kg)
 
Measurements: 16 15/16 x 6 1/4 x 15 
7/8" (430 x 157.5 x 402mm)
 
Supplied Accessories
Instruction Manual
 
FM Wire Antenna
 
AM Loop Antenna
 
Size AA Batteries: 2
 
1 Way LCD Pre Programmed Macro capable 
Remote Commander® Remote Control
 
Color: Black
 
UPC Code: 027242667068
 
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Sony, Remote Commander 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.