Sony STR-DE905G User Manual
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Introduction
Features 4
Understanding How the Receiver Works : STR-DE905G 6
Understanding How the Receiver Works : STR-DE905G 6
: STR-DE805G 7
Getting Started
Unpacking 8
Hookup Overview 8
RC Antenna Hookups (STR-DE905G only) 9
IR Repeater Hookups 9
Antenna Hookups 10
Audio Component Hookups 10
Speaker System Hookups 11
TV/VCR Hookups 12
AC Hookups 13
Before You Use Your Receiver 13
Hookup Overview 8
RC Antenna Hookups (STR-DE905G only) 9
IR Repeater Hookups 9
Antenna Hookups 10
Audio Component Hookups 10
Speaker System Hookups 11
TV/VCR Hookups 12
AC Hookups 13
Before You Use Your Receiver 13
Preparing and Using the Remote
Inserting Batteries into the Remote : STR-DE905G 14
: STR-DE805G 14
Preventing Interference Between Multiple Remotes
(STR-DE905G only) 15
How to Use the Remote : STR-DE905G 15
(STR-DE905G only) 15
How to Use the Remote : STR-DE905G 15
: STR-DE805G 16
Registering a TV or Monitor 17
Registering Audio/Video Equipment 19
Programming Infrared (IR) codes from other remotes
(USER IR setting) 22
Registering Audio/Video Equipment 19
Programming Infrared (IR) codes from other remotes
(USER IR setting) 22
Basic Operations
Selecting a Component 24
Tuning and Presetting Radio Stations 26
Recording 27
Using the Sleep Timer 29
Tuning and Presetting Radio Stations 26
Recording 27
Using the Sleep Timer 29
Using Sound Fields
Introduction 30
Using Pre-programmed Sound Fields 30
Getting the Most Out of Dolby Pro Logic Surround Sound 32
Customizing Sound Fields 33
Using Pre-programmed Sound Fields 30
Getting the Most Out of Dolby Pro Logic Surround Sound 32
Customizing Sound Fields 33
Advanced Operations
Using the Index functions 35
Operating a CD Changer 37
Enjoying Two Components at the Same Time 38
Operating Several Components in Sequence Automatically
(macro play) 39
Operating a CD Changer 37
Enjoying Two Components at the Same Time 38
Operating Several Components in Sequence Automatically
(macro play) 39
Settings and Adjustments
Remote Operation of Audio Sources Without the TV
(illuminated control flasher) 40
Playing Sources Automatically (auto play) 41
Starting a Source Automatically at Power On (auto start) 41
Adjusting the Sensitivity of the Remote 42
Selecting the Display Parameters 42
Adjusting the Position of the On-Screen Display 43
(illuminated control flasher) 40
Playing Sources Automatically (auto play) 41
Starting a Source Automatically at Power On (auto start) 41
Adjusting the Sensitivity of the Remote 42
Selecting the Display Parameters 42
Adjusting the Position of the On-Screen Display 43
Additional Information
Front Panel Descriptions 44
Rear Panel Descriptions 45
Troubleshooting 46
Specifications 48
Glossary 49
Index 50
Rear Panel Descriptions 45
Troubleshooting 46
Specifications 48
Glossary 49
Index 50
For the customers in the USA
For detailed safety precautions, see the
“IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS” leaflet.
“IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS” leaflet.
If you have any question or problem
concerning your receiver, please
consult your nearest Sony dealer.
concerning your receiver, please
consult your nearest Sony dealer.
About This Manual
The instructions in this manual are for
models STR-DE905G and STR-DE805G.
Check your model number by looking
at the lower right corner of the front
panel. In this manual, the STR-DE905G
is the model used for illustration
purposes, any difference in operation is
clearly indicated in the text, for
example, “STR-DE905G only”.
models STR-DE905G and STR-DE805G.
Check your model number by looking
at the lower right corner of the front
panel. In this manual, the STR-DE905G
is the model used for illustration
purposes, any difference in operation is
clearly indicated in the text, for
example, “STR-DE905G only”.
Conventions
• The instructions in this manual
describe the controls in the on-screen
display. You can also use the controls
on the receiver if they have the same
or similar names as those in the on-
screen display.
display. You can also use the controls
on the receiver if they have the same
or similar names as those in the on-
screen display.
• The following icons are used in this
manual:
Indicates hints and tips for
making the task easier.
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 and
“Pro Logic” are trademarks of Dolby
Laboratories Licensing Corporation.
Logic Surround system.
Manufactured under license from Dolby
Laboratories Licensing Corporation.
“Dolby ,” the double-D symbol a and
“Pro Logic” are trademarks of Dolby
Laboratories Licensing Corporation.