Sony STR-D360Z Operating Instructions Manual

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hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture. I I I . A This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated "dangerous voltage" within the product's enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons. This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance. IMPORTANT This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation• This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarante@ ti_at iwterference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: 2 Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. - Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. - Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. - Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. Precautions On safety • Should any solid object or liquid fall into the cabinet, unplug the receiver and have it checked by qualified personnel before operating it any further. CAUTION You are cautioned that any change .or medificati0_ not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment. ' .... , t, Note to CAW system installer This reminder is provided to call the CATV system insta]lezas attention to Article 820-40 of the NEC that provides guidelines for proper grounding and, in particular, specifies that the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the building, as close to the point of cable entry as practical. Owner's record The model and serial numbers are located on the rear of the unit. Record On power sources • Before operating the receiver, check that the operating voltage is identical with your local power supply. The operating voltage is indicated on the nameplate at the rear of the receiver. • The receiver is not disconnected from the AC power source (MAINS) as long as it is connected to the wall outlet, even if the receiver itself has been turned off• • If you are not going to use the receiver for a long time, be sure to disconnect the receiver from the wall outlet. To disconnect the AC power cord, grasp the plug itself; never pull the cord. • One blade of the plug is wider than the other for the purpose of safety O_will fit into the wall outlet only "(_a_,.If you are unable to insert theserialnumber inthe spaceprovided _ _t_1_Itigfullyintotheoutlet,contact STR-D360Z below._nev_f_ ='_ y_ur dealer.(US model only) uVO11-_UrSony__._... • S_ouid the AC power cord need to be pro_-"' _ " _'v""-"_ _hanged, have it done at a qualified .,_.... ............ service shop only. Moffel"N_. STR-DES15/STR-DE4_i51, _"_ '_Oh-placement STR-DE__t6OZ/ . • 'Place the receiver in a location with adequate ventilation to prevent heat - build-up and prolong the life of the reviver. Do not place the receiver near heat sources, or in a place subject to direct sunlight, excessive dust or mechanical shock• • Do not place anything on top of the cabinet that might block the ventilation holes and cause malfunctions. • On operation • Before connecting other components, be sure to turn off and unplug the receiver. On cleaning • Clean the cabinet, panel and controls with a soft cloth slightly moistened with a mild detergent solution. Do not use any type of abrasive pad, scouring powder or solvent such as alcohol or benzine.

"IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS" leaflet. TABLE OF CONTENTS If you have any question or problem concerning your receiver, please consult your nearest Sony dealer. About This Manual The instructions in this manual are for models STR-DE515, STR-DE415,STR- DE315, STR-D460Z and STR-D360Z. Check your model number by looking at the upper right corner of the front panel or lower right corner of the remote. In this manual, the STR-DE515 is the model used for illustration purposes, any difference in operation is clearly indicated in the text, for example, "STR-DE515 only". Type of differences DE515DE415DE315D460ZD360Z MIX AUDIO OUT WOOFER • • 5.1/DVD • • WIRELESS REAR • SPEAKER VIDEO MONITOR 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 page 23. • The "Remote Button Descriptions" section on page 22 provides an overview of the remote buttons. • The following icons are used in this manual: _ Indicates that you can use only the remotet_do t_e task. % ndicates hints and tips for making the task easier. Getting Started Unpacking 4 Hookup Overview 4 Antenna Hookups 5 Audio Component Hookups 5 Speaker System Hookups 6 Video Component Hookups 7 AC Hookups 8 Before You Use Your Receiver 8 Receiver Operations Selecting a Component 8 Receiving,Broadcasts 11 Presetting Radio Stations 12 Recording 13 Choosing a Surround Mode 14 Getting the Most Out of Dolby Pro Logic Surround Sound 15 Additional Information Troubleshooting 17 Specifications 18 Glossary 19 Index 20 Rear Panel Descriptions 21 Remote Button Descriptions 22 Quick Reference Guide 23 This receiver has the Dolby Surround system. Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation. "Dolby ," "Pro Logic" and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby I_aboratories Licensing Corporation. 3

the following items with the receiver: • FM wire antenna (1) • AM loop antenna (1) • Remote controller (remote) (1) • Size AA (R6) batteries (2) Hookup Overview The receiver allows you to connect and control the following audio/video components. Follow the hookup procedures for the components that you want to connect to the receiver on the pages specified. To learn the locations and names of each jack, see "Rear Panel Descriptions" on page 21. Inserting batteries into the remote Insert two size AA (R6) batteries in accordance with the + and - markings on the battery compartment. When using the remote, point it at the remote sensor [] on the receiver. ¢ "_" When to batteries replace Under normal use, the batteries should last for about 6 months. When the remote no longer operates the receiver, replace both batteries with new ones. Notes • Do not leave the remote in an extremely hot or humid place. • Do not use a new battery with an old one. • Do not expose the remote sensor to direct sunlight or lighting apparatuses. Doing so may cause a malfunction. • If you don't use the remote for an extended period of time, remove the batteries to avoid possible damage from battery leakage and corrosion. Wireless rear transmitter (STR-DE515 only) I Wirelessrear '_ "_ Vide° C°mp°nent--ldec°der (STR" I | DES+S/D4SOZ only)I Speaker System Hookups (6) [ iookups (7) TV monitor TV tuner l DBS (Digital broadcasting system) J VCR I _ oooe ooDooo _ oo ":°" .o0 _eaker I Antenna Hookups (5) AM/FM antenna DO0 Audio Component Hookups (5) 4 Before you get started • Turn off the power to all components before making any connections. • Do not connect the AC power cords until all of the connections are completed. • Be sure to make connections firmly to avoid hum and noise. • When connecting an audio/video cable, be sure to match the color-coded pins to the appropriate jacks on the components: Yellow (video) to Yellow; White (left, audio) to White; and Red (right, audio) to Red.

how to connect AM and FM antennas to the receiver. If you want to receive radio broadcasts with the receiver, complete these connections first, then go to the following pages. For specific locations of the terminals, see the illustration below. ANTENNA What antennas will I need? • FM wire antenna (supplied) (1) Hookups. • USmodel FM wire antenna • AM loop antenna (supplied) (1) Receiver AM loop antenna "_1 If you have poor AM reception Connect a 20 to 50 ft. (6 to 15-meter) insulated wire (not supplied) to the AM antenna terminal in addition to the AM loop antenna. Try to extend the wire outdoors and keep it horizontal. Connecting a ground wire To prevent hum, connect a ground wire (not supplied) to the _a ground terminal. If you've connected an outdoor antenna, be sure to connect the ground for lightning protection. • US models Receiver ANTENNA I 4 to ground • Australian models Receiver I to ground Where do I go next? If you want to connect other components, go on to the next section. If you're only planning to use the receiver to listen to the radio, go to "Speaker System Hookups" on pages 6 and 7. After connecting the wire antenna, keep it as horizontal as possible. • Australian model FM wire antenna Receiver AM loop antenna After connecting the wire aerial, keep it as horizontal as possible. "_° If you have poor FM reception Connect a 75-ohm coaxial cable (not supplied) to an FM outdoor antenna. ",_ull back the mesh portion surrounding the inner cable and connect it to the earth terminal (right side). Connect the inner cable to the FM terminal (left side). • US model * Australian model Receiver Receiver Audio Component Hookups Overview This section describes how to connect your audio components to the receiver. If you want to use the receiver as an amplifier, complete these connections. For specific locations of the jacks, see the illustration CDI I PHONO TAPE/MD (ExceptSTR-DE315(US)) What cordswill I need? Audio cords(not supplied) (1 for eachCD player or turntable; 2 for eachtape deckor MD recorder) White (L)_ White (L) Red (R) _ _ Red(R) (continued) 5

has an earth lead To prevent hum, connect the earth lead to the _ ground terminal on the receiver. Tape deck or MD recorder Receiver Tape deck or MD recorder Where do I go next? Go on to the next section to connect the speakers. Speaker System Hookups For Optimum surround soured effect, place your speakers as shown below. Rear speaker "" / 60 '... .." - \4so/ ".... .: What cordswill I need7 Speaker cord (not supplied) (1 for each speaker) 1-1 (-I Twist the stripped ends of the cord about 2/3 inch (15 mm). Be sure to match the speaker cord to the appropriate terminal on the components: + to ÷ and - to -. If the cords are reversed, the sound will be distorted and will lack bass. Hookups Front speakers Front speaker Receiver Front speaker (R) (L) Rear and center speakers Rear speaker (R) Receiver Rear speaker Center speaker (L) 6 Overview This section describes how to connect your speakers to the receiver. Although front (left and fight) speakers are required, center and rear speakers are optional. Adding center and rear speakers will enhance the surround effects. Connecting an active woofer will increase bass response (STR-DF_,515/DE415/D460Z only). For r,pe_tic locations of the terminals, see the illustration below. WOOFER(STR- MIX AUDIO OUT DESIS/D460Z only) (STR-DE415only) FRONTSPEAKERSA SURROUND I SURROUND .SPEAKERS REAR SPEAKER CENTER Note (except STR-DE515/i)460Z) Be sure to connect the both rear speakers (L and R). No sound is heard if only one speaker is connected. Active woofer (STR-DE5151D460Z/DE415only) STR-DE5151D460Z STR-DE415 Receiver Active woofer Receiver Active woofer Wireless rear Speaker (STR-DE515 only) • When using an optional Sony Wireless Speaker System, connect the transmitter to the WIRELESS REAR SPEAKER connector. Note • Do not connect any other component. • Wireless rear speaker does not function under stereo mode, DOLBY (3CH LOGIC) and C. STUDIO A/B (3CH LOGIC) mode.

speaker system additional front Connect them to the FRONT SPEAKERSB terminals. "_'lf your TV monitor usesseparate speakers You can connect one of them to the SURROUND SPEAKERCENTER terminals for use with Dolby Pro Logic Surround sound (see page 15). Selecting the speaker system To drive the speakers, select the speaker system as follows: To drive Depress SPEAKERS button Speaker system A (connect_i to the FRONT SPEAKERS A A terminals) Speaker system B (connected to the FRONT SPEAKERS B B terminals) Both speaker systems A and B (series connection) A+B Notes • If you want to enjoy the surround sound, be sure to connect the front speakers to the FRONT SPEAKERS A terminal. • No sound is heard when you press SPEAKERS A+B without connecting speaker system B. Where do I go next? To complete your system, go to "AC Hookups" on page 8. If you want to connect video components to enjoy surround sound when watching/listening to TV programs or video tapes, go on to the next section. Video Component Hookups Overview This section describes how to connect video components to the receiver. For specific locations of the jacks, see the illustration below. 5.11DVD (STR-DE515/ D460Z only) TVIDBS MONITOR (except STR-DE315) VIDEO What cableswill I need? • Audio/video cable (not supplied) (1 for each TV tuner or Digital broadcasting system; 2 for the VCR) ,eow ,eow • White (L) White (L) Red (R) Red (R) • Video cable (not supplied) (1 for a TV monitor) Yellow _ _ Yellow Hookups The arrow ==_ indicates signal flow. WIDBS Receiver ® ® TV tuner or Digital broadcasting system OUTPUT ! _IOEO L..... I _ i _b)) ', i i ..... i I * STR-DE5151D460Z/DE4151D360Zonly MONITOR (except STR-DE315) Receiver TV monitor VCR I --o i i i Receiver VIDEO ®® ®® VClt ...... ®@ ®®i'l i i 1 STR-DE5151D460Z/DE4151D360Zonly DVD playerlAC-3 decoder (STR-DE5151D460Zonly) "_° You can play decoded Dolby Digital AC-3 soundtracksthrough the speakers connected to the amplifier. Ifyou have a Dolby Digital AC-3 decoder youcan amplify a decoded Dolby Digital AC-3 suundtrack with the following connections. Dolby Digital AC-3 Receiver decoder (etc.) , .4-- 7

Go on to the next section to connect the AC power cord and complete your home theater system. AC Hookups Connecting the AC power cord Connect the AC power cord from this receiver and from your audio/video components to a wall outlet. If you connect other audio components to the SWITCHED AC OUTLET on the receiver, the receiver can supply power to the connected components so you can turn on/off the whole system when you turn on/ off the receiver. SWITCHEDAC OUTLET (Australia) (us) to a wall outlet Caution Make sure that the power consumption of the component connected to the receiver's AC outlet does not exceed 120 watts (US model) or 100 watts (Australian model). Do not connect high-wattage electrical home appliances such as electric irons, fans, or TVs to this outlet. Where do I go next? Before you use the receiver, go to the next section to make sure that all the controls are set to the appropriate positions. Before You Use Your Receiver Before you start using your receiver, make sure that you have: • Turned MASTER VOLUME to the leftmost position (0). • Selecteti tl_appropriate speaker system. (See "Selecting the speaker system" on page 7.) • Set BALANCE to the center position. Selecting a Component To listen to or watch a connected component, first select the function on the receiver or with the remote. Before you begin, make sure you have: • Connected all components securely and correctly as indicated on pages 5 to8. • Turned MASTER VOLUME to the leftmost position (0) to avoid damaging your speakers. POWER MASTERVOLUME / "..... -| I...... Functionbuttons 5.1/DVD 1 Press POWER to turn on the receiver. 2 Press a function button to select the component you want to use: To listen to or watch Press Records PHONO (Except STR- DE315 (US)) Radio programs TUNER Compact discs (CD) CD Audio tapes or MiniDiscs TAPE/MD (MD) TV programs or Digital TV/DBS broadcasting system Video tapes VIDEO DVD player/AC-3 decoder 5.1 / DVD (STR-DE515/ D460Z only) 3 Turn on the component, for example, a CD player, and then start playing. To tune in radio stations on this receiver, see "Receiving Broadcasts" on page 11. - - 4 Turn MASTER VOLUME to adjust the volume. To adjust the volume of the TV's speakers, use the volume control on the TV. 8

Press again to restore the sound Reinforce the bass Press BASS BOOST to turn on the BASS BOOST indicator. Adjust the balance Turn the BALANCE control left or right. Adjust the tone quality Adjust the BASS and TREBLE controls. "_° When you listen with headphones Connect the headphones to the PHONES jack and set the SPEAKERS buttons to OFF. "_° 5.1 I DVD mode (STR-DE5151D460Zonly) When you are listening to 5.1/DVD mode, BASS, TREBLE,BASE BOOST and SURROUND do not function. Watching/listening to video programs When you watch/listening to TV or video programs, we recommend you play audio portion through the receiver instead of your TV's speaker. This lets you take advantage of the receiver's surround sound effects, like Dolby Pro Logic Surround and lets you use the receiver's remote to control the audio. Turn off the speakers on your TV before you start so you can enjoy the surround sound from your receiver. To watch/listening to TV programs, turn on the TV, TV tuner and the receiver and press TV/DBS on the receiver. To watch videos, do the following: 1 Press VIDEO to select the VCR. 2 Turn on the TV and set the TV's video input to match your video component. 3 Turn on the VCR, and start playback. Using the remote The remote lets y_u 4_2erate the receiver and the Sony components that are connected to it. TVCONTROL r7 r--I ,--I O0 , oool c::_ 0 c::_i SYSTEM OFF SYSTEM CONTROL/ FUNCTION 2 Press one of the SYSTEM CONTROL/FUNCTION buttons to select the component you want to use. The SYSTEM CONTROL/FUNCTION buttons on the remote are factory-set as follows: To listen to or Press watch Records PHONO (Except STR-DE315 (US)) Radio programs TUNER Compact discs (CD) CD Audio tapes or TAPE/MD MiniDiscs (MD) (INITIAL-TAPE B MODE) TV programs TV VHS Video tapes VIDEO (VTR-3 mode) DVD Player/AC-3 CD and PHONO (STR-DE515/ decoder D460Z only) If you want to change the factory setting of a button, see page 10. The receiver and the selected component turn on. If the component does not turn on Press the power switch on the component. Start playing. Refer to "Remote Button Descriptions" on page 22 for details. To turn off the components Press SYSTEM OFF. You can turn off the video and audio components connected to the SWITCHED AC OUTLET at the same time. "_'lf you use a Sony TV When you press TV to watch a TV program, the TV turns on and switches to the TV input. The TV also turns on when you press VIDEO and switches to the appropriate video input. If the TV does not switch to the appropriate input automatically, press TV/VIDEO. (_ When you watch TV wtthout using the receiver (only -- for Sony TVs) Press TV CONTROL to set the remote to operate only the TV. When you press this button, the TV turns o_ " and switches to the TV input. If the TV does not switch to the TV input automatically, press TV/VIDEO. 9

another(BackgroundOperation) You can temporality operate other components while listening to or watching a program. Numeric buttons BACKGROUND ooo ooo ooo r_l r_l r--1 k-_ r-_l r---7 .r-_ r-_ r-_ czl r-_ ci] c:D c!:_ c::_ 1 Hold down BACKGROUND. 2 Press both the corresponding numeric button of the component you're going to use (see the table below) and one of the following buttons at the same time; VISUAL POWER, TV/VIDEO, CH PRESET +/-, ANT TV/VTR, D.SKIP, D..-, -91, m, _1_1/ I_1_, I_1_1/ I_H, I I, O. Example:To start recording on a tape deck while listening to a CD While holding down BACKGROUND, press 4 (or 5) and press • at the same time. The numeric buttons are assigned to select the functions as follows: Numeric button Operates 1 CD player 2 DAT deck 3 MD deck 4 Tape deck A 5 Tape deck B 6 LD player 7 VCR (remote control mode VTR l*) 8 VCR (remote control mode VTR2*) 9 VCR (remote control mode VTR3*) 0 TV >10 DBS •Enter DVD * Sony VCRs are operated with aVTR 1,2 or 3 setting. These correspond to Beta, 8mm and VHS respectively. Changing the factorysetting of a function button ill If the factory 'settings of the FUNCTION buttons (page 9) don't match your system components, you can change them. For example, if you have two CD players and you don't have a tape deck or an MD recorder, you can assign the TAPE/MD button to your second CD player. Note that the settings of the TUNER and PHONO buttons cannot be changed. Numeric buttons _0 --1 r-7 r--7 -7 r-7 r-7 ooo ooo n_n SYSTEM CONTROL/ FUNCTION 1 2 Hold down the SYSTEM CONTROL/FUNCTION button whose function you want to change (TAPE/MD, for example). Press the corresponding numeric button of the component you want to assign to the SYSTEM CONTROL/FUNCTION button (1 - CD player, for example). For ['he numeric buttons, see the table in "Operating one component while using another" on this page. Now you can use the TAPE/MD button to control a second CD player. To reset the setting to the factory setting Repeattheaboveprocedure.

'._,':_7_ - _ < L : " •i_. • i . . Receiving Broadcasts This receiver lets you enter a station's frequency directly by using the numeric buttons (direct tuning). If you don't know the frequency of the station you want, see "Receiving broadcasts by scanning stations (automatic tuning)" on this page. Before you begin, make sure you have: • Connected an FM/AM antenna to the receiver as indicated on page 5. • Selected the appropriate speaker system. (See "Selecting the speaker system" on page 7.) EXCEPT STR-DE315 (US) POWER NUMERIC BUTTONS MASTER VOLUME i TUNING FM/AM DIRECT TUNER +/- I. STR-DE315 (US only) POWER NUMERICBUTTONS MASTERVOLUME 1 2 3 4 5 °-ooooo TUNING FM/AM DIRECTTUNER +/- Press POWER to turn on the receiver. Press TUNER. The last received station is tuned in. Press FM or AM to select FM or AM stations. Press DIRI_CT. "- Press the numeric buttons to enter the frequency. Example1: FM 102.50 MHz Example 2: AM 1350 kHz _ [_ [_ [-6-'-] (You don't have to enter CUDP-7 -7 6 When you tune in AM stations, adjust the direction of the AM loop antenna for optimum reception. Toreceive other stations Repeat Steps 3 to 5. "_;° If the STEREO indicator remains off Press FM MODE when an FM stereo broadcast is received. "_" If FM stereo is distorted an program The STEREO indicator flashes. Press FM MODE to change to monaural (MONO). You will not have the stereo effect but the distortion will be reduced. To return to stereo mode, press this button again. "_" If you cannot tune in a station and the entered numbers are flashing Make sure you've entered the right frequency. If not, press DIRECT and re-enter the f_quency you want. If the entered numbers still flash, the frequency is not used in your area. "_°To watch FM simulcastTV programs Make sure that you tune in the simulcast program both on the TV (or the VCR)and on the receiver. "_'lf you enter a frequency not covered by the tuning interval The entered value is automatically rounded up or down to the closest covered value. Tuning intervals for direct tuning are: FM: 50 kHz intervals AM: 10 kHz intervals (US model) 9 kHz intervals (Australian model) Receiving broadcasts by scanning stations (automatic tuning) If you don't know the frequency of the radio station you want, you can have the receiver scan all the receivable stations to locate the one you want. 1 Press TUNER. The last received station is tuned in. 2 Press FM or AM to select FM or AM. 3 Press TUNING + or-. Press the + button for a higher station number;, press the - button for a lower one. When you tune past either end of the band, the receiver automatically jumps to the opposite end. Every time a station is received, the receiver stops scanning. To continue scanning, press the button again. 11

You'll most likely want to preset the receiver with the radio stations you listen to often so that you don't have to tune in the station every time. The receiver can store a total of 30 FM or AM stations. You can store the stations on preset numbers combining 3 characters (A, B, C) and numbers (0 - 9). For example, you can store a station as preset number A1, B6 or C9, etc. EXCEPT STR-DE315 (US) PRESETTUNING NUMERICBUTTONS .ooo 0 oo_ I MEMORY SHIFT TUNER STR-DE315 (US only) NUMERIC BUTTONS __ [ I-"1=::_ .... 1 0 I *,o . PRESET MEMORY SHIFT TUNER TUNING Press TUNER. The last received station is tuned in. 2 3 4 5 6 Tune in the station you want. If you are not familiar with how to tune in a station, see "Receiving Broadcasts" on the previous page. Press MEMORY. "MEMORY" appears for a few seconds. Do steps 4,and 5 before "MEMORY" goes out. Press SHIFT to select a character (A, B or C). Each time you press SHIFr, the letter "A," "B" or "C" appears in the display. If "MEMORY" disappears, start again from step 3. While MEMORY is displayed, press the number you want to use (0 to 9). Repeat Steps 2 to 5 to preset other stations. To changea preset station Preset a new station on the number you want to change. Note If the AC power cord is disconnected for about one week, the preset stations will be cleared from the receiver's memory, and you will have to preset the stations again. Tuning preset stations (preset tuning) You can tune directly to a preset station by entering its preset number. Ifyou don't know which stations are preset on which numbers, you can tune by scanning the preset stations. 1 Press TUNER. The last received station is tuned in. 2 Press SHIFT to select a character (A, B or C), then press the number. For example, select A and then press 7 to tune in the station preset as A7. "_" You can by scanning preset tune the stations First press TUNER and then press PRESETTUNING + or - to select the station you want. Each time you piress the buttons, the preset numbers change as follows: A1 *--*A2 *--*... *-* A0 *--*B1 *--*B2*--* ... *--* B0 _ CO*--*... *--*C2 *--*C1, 12

components connected to the receiver. You don't have to connect playback and recording components directly: once you select a program source on the receiver, you can record and edit as you normally would using the controls on each component. Before you begin, make sure you've connected all components properly. FUNCTION BUTTONS Recording.on a video tape You can record "IV program or digital broadcasting system using the receiver. You can also add audio from a variety of audio sources when editing a video tape. See your VCR's instruction manual if you need help. 1 Press TV/DBS to select the program source. 2 Set the component to be ready for playing. For example, turn on the TV and TV tuner. 3 Insert a blank video tape into the VCR for recording. N.. 4 oooo oooooo O 0 oooo I Playback component (program source) I Recording component ] (Tape deck, MD recorder, vol) ---_: Audio signal flow ---_; Video signal flow Start recording on the VCR. "_" You audio while editing a video tape replace can At the point you want to start adding different sound, press another function button (forexample, CD) and startplayback. The sound from the selected component will be recorded over the original audio. To resume recording the original sound, press the TV/DBS function button. Note: You cannot record the audio and video signal during 5.1/DVD mode. Recording on an audio tape or MiniDisc You can record on a cassette tape or MiniDisc using the receiver. See the instruction manual of your tape deck or MD recorder if you need help. 1 Press one of the function buttons to select the program source. 2 Set the component to be ready for playing. For example, insert a CD into the CD player. 3 Insert a blank tape or disc into the recording deck and adjust the recording level, if necessary. 4 Start recording on the recording deck and then start playing the component. 13

• You can take advantage of surround sound simply by selecting one of the three pre-programmed surround modes according to the type of music you wish to play. SURROUND MODE SURROUND ON/OFF I I EFFECT/DELAY TIME SET-UP SURROUND • ' • ON/OFF SURROUND MODE 1 Press SURROUND ON/OFF to turn on the surround sound. One of the SUR (surround) MODE indicators lights up in the display. 2 Press SURROUND MODE repeatedly until the indicator for the surround mode you want lights up. Select the appropriate surround mode as follows: Select To PRO LOGIC* Decode programs processed with Dolby Surround and create the atmosphere of a movie theater. C. STUDIO Add the acoustic reflections of a cinema studio to decoded Dolby Surround signals. HALL Reproduce the acoustics of a rectangular concert hall. Ideal for soft, acoustic sounds. * "DOLBY" appears in the display. "_;°When you use remote the Each time you press SURROUND MODE, surround mode changes as follows: STR-DE515/D460Z only _PROLR_III*A_L_" ST:;IMOA_H_II**TUI lOB'-] STR-DE415/DE315/D360Z only . :: - V PRO LOGIC* --_ C. STUDIO --* HALL * "DOLBY" appears in the display. ** "S HALL" and "L HALL" appears in the display. To turn off surround sound Press SURROUND ON/OFF. "_" You can find Dolby Surround-encoded software by looking at the packaging However, some videos and laser discs may use Dolby Surround sound even if it's not indicated on the package. Note Make sure to select speaker A with the SPEAKERS A button, otherwise, you can't obtain the surround effect. Adjusting the Effect Level (for C. STUDIO and HALLonly) You can make the surround sound more prominent by increasing the EFFECT level. This control lets you adjust the "presence" of the surround effect in six steps (1-6). 1 2 Start playinga programme source. Press EFFECT/DELAY TIME to select the level you prefer. The effect level ("EFFECT 1" ... "EFFECT 6") appears on the display. Note Changing the effect level may not produce major variations in the surround effect when used with certain playback sources. 14

Pro LogicSurround Sound To obtain the best possible Dolby Pro Logic Surround sound, first select the center mode according to the speaker system you have. Then, adjust each speaker volume and delay time. Note that you must have at least one additional pair of speakers and/or one center speaker to do the following adjustments. CENTER SURROUND SURROUND LEVEL+/- MODE ON/OFF I :::°.. === ooo o .... OOO I " 1 REAR EFFECT/ SET-UP LEVEL+/- DELAYTIME SURROUND_ SURROUND ON/OFF 1 I CD MODE DELAY TIME REAR LEVEL +/- TEST TONE CENTER LEVEL +/- V Selecting the center mode The receiver offers you four center modes: Phantom, 3 Channel Logic, Normal, and Wide. Each mode is designed for a different speaker configuration. Select the mode that best suits your speaker's system configuration: 1 Press SURROUND ON/OFF to turn on surround sound. 2 Press SURROUND MODE repeatedly to select the Dolby surround sound field (PRO LOGIC or C. STUDIO mode). 3 Press SET-UP repeatedly until the set-up you want appears in the display. Select the set-up as follows: If you have Select Sothat Front and rear speakers, no center speaker PHANTOM The sound of the center channel is output from the front speakers. Front and center 3 CH LOGIC The sound of the rear speakers, no rear (3 Channel channel is output speaker Logic) from the front speakers. Front and rear speakers, and a small center speaker NORMAL The bass sound of the center channel is output from the front speakers (because a small speaker cannot produce enough bass). Front and rear speakers, and a large center speaker WIDE For "complete" Dolby Pro Logic Surround sound. (continued) 15

The test tone feature lets you set the volume of your speakers to the same level. (If all of your speakers have equal performance, you don't have to adjust the speaker volume.) Using the controls on the remote lets you adjust the volume level from your listening position. Select the PRO LOGIC mode (see "Choosing a Surround Mode" on page 14) and select the appropriate center mode (see "Selecting the Center Mode" on page 15). 2 Press TEST TONE on the remote. You will hear the test tone from each speaker sequentially. 3 Adjust the volume level so that the test tone from each speaker is at the same level from your listening position. • To adjust the level of center speaker, press CENTER LEVEL + or - on the remote. • To adjust the level of rear speakers, press REAR LEVEL + or - on the remote. 4 Press TEST TONE on the remote to turn off the test tone. "_" You canadjust speakers one all at time Adjust MASTER VOL on the remote or MASTER VOLUME on the receiver. "_° You also the volume level with the adjust can controls on the receiver After pressing TEST TONE on the remote, press REAR LEVEL + or - and CENTER LEVEL + or - to adjust the level of the rear and center speakers respectively. You can increase the output level of the rear speakers The adjustment range of the rear speakers is preset from -15 to +10, but you can shift the range up 5 levels (-10 to +15). Hold down MODE on the receiver while turning on the power until "GAIN UP" appears on the display. The values for the rear level remain fixed at -15 to +10 in the _iisplay, but you will be able to hear the difference in the actual output level. To reset the rear level adjustment range, repeat this procedure to display "NORMAL". Adjusting the delay time _ You can make the surround sound more effective by delaying the output from the rear speakers (delay time). You can select from three delay times, S (15 mS), M (20 mS), and L (30 mS). For example, if you've placed the rear speakers in a large room or apart from your listening position, set the delay time shorter. 1 Start playing a program source encoded with Dolby Surround sound. 2 Press DELAY TIME on the remote or EFFECT/ DELAY TIME on the receiver repeatedly to choose the delay time parameter. The current delay time appears in the display, such as "DELAY S," "DELAY M" or "DELAY L." Note Select the PRO LOGIC mode when you adjust the delay time using EFFECT/DELAY TIME on the receiver. 16

any of the following difficulties while using the receiver, use this troubleshooting guide to help you remedy the problem. Should any problem persist, consult your nearest Sony dealer. There's no soundor only a very low-level soundis heard. ,-b. Check that the speakers and components are _" connected securely. -,b Make sure you select the correct component on the receiver. ,-b Make sure you set the SPEAKERS selector correctly. (see page 7) •'_ Press MUTING on the remote if "MUTING" is displayed. The protective device on the receiver has been activated because of a short circuit. ("PROTECT" flashes.) Turn off the receiver, eliminate the short-circuit problem and turn on the power again. The left and right soundsare unbalanced or reversed. Check that the speakers and components are connected correctly and securely. "_ Adjust the BALANCE control. Severe hum or noise is heard. Check that the speakers and components are connected securely. •'_ Check that the connecting cords are away from a transformer or motor, and at least 10 feet (3 meters) away from a TV set or fluorescent light. •'_ Place your TV away from the audio components. "_ Make sure you connect a ground wire to the antenna ground terminal. •'_ The plugs and jacks are dirty. Wipe them with a cloth slightly moistened with alcohol. No soundis heardfrom the center speaker. Select the appropriate center mode (see page 15). -I_ Adjust th'_ Sl_ker volume appropriately (see page 16). No soundor only a very low-level soundis heardfrom the rear speakers. •'_ Select the appropriate center mode (see page 15). '_ Adjust the speaker volume appropriately (see page 16). •'_ Make sure you turn on the sound field surround mode function. Radio stations cannotbe tuned in. -1. Check that the antennas are connected securely. Adjust the antennas and connect an outdoor antenna if necessary. •'_ The signal strength of the stations is too weak (when you tune in with automatic tuning). Use direct tuning. Make sure you set the tuning interval correctly (when you tune in AM stations with automatic tuning)(see pages 11 and 18). •,_ No stations have been preset or the preset stations have been cleared (when you tune in with scanning preset stations). Preset the stations (see page 12). Surround effect cannot be obtained. -,b Make sure you turn on the sound field function. --I_ Make sure that the front speakers are connected to the SPEAKERS A terminal. Make sure that SPEAKERS A and B buttons are depressed when two sets of front speakers are used. No picture or an unclear picture is seenon the TV screen. Select the appropriate function on the receiver. Place your TV away from the audio components. Recording cannot be made. Check that the components are connected correctly. The remote does not function. •,,b Point the remote at the remote sensor Imon the receiver. Remove the obstacles in the path of the remote and the receiver. ,-b Replace both batteries in the remote with new ones if they are weak. •,_ Make sure you select the correct function on the remote. ,,,b Pressing TV CONTROL sets the remote to operate the TV only. In this case, press one of the SYSTEM CONTROL FUNCTION butt6"ns" before operating the receiver (etc.). 17

(USAonly) POWER OUTPUT ,AND TOTAL HARMONIC DISTORTION With 8-ohm load, both channels driven, from 20 - 20,000 Hz, rated 100 watts (STR-DE515/D460Z/DE415/ D360Z), or 60 watts (STR- D315) per channel minimum RMS power, with no more than 0.09 % total harmonic distortion from 250 milliwatts to rated output. Amplifier section Stereo mode Surround mode (8 ohms at 20 Hz 20 kHz less than 0.09% total harmonic distortion) 100W + 100W (STR-DE515/DE415/ D460Z/D360Z) 6OW + 60W (STR-DE315) (8 ohms at I kHz, THD 0.8 %) Front: STR-DE515/D460Z: 100 W/ch STR-DE415/D36OZ: 100 W/ch STR-DE315: 6OW/ch. Center:.(Pro Logic Mode) STR-DE515/D460Z: 100W STR-DE415/D360Z: 100 W STR-DE315: 60W Rear:. STR-DE515/D460Z: 50 W/ch STR-DE415/D360Z: 100W STR-DE315: 60W 5.11DVD*mode (8 ohm at I KHz, THD 0.8%) Front:. 100W/ch Center:. 100W/ch Rear:. "50W/ch Dynamicpower output (For USonly) Frequency response 8 ohms:" Sensitivity Mono: 18.3 dBf, 4.5 pV STR-DE515/D460Z: Stereo: 38.3 dBf, 45 pV 150W+ 150W STR-DE415/D36OZ: Usablesensitivity 11.2dBf,2FV (IHF) 145 W + 145 W STR-DE315: SIN Mono: 76 dB 100 W + 100 W Stereo: 70 dB 4 ohms: Harmonic Mono: 0.3 % STR-DE515/D460Z: distortionat Stereo:0.5 % 200W +200 W STR-DE415/D360Z: 1 KHzSeperation 45 dB at I kHz 190W + 190W STR-DE315: 145 W + 145 W Frequency 30 Hz - 15 kHz_SdB- response PHONO**: RIAA equalization curve Selectivity 60 dB at 400 kHz +0.5 dB TV/DBS, CD, TAPE/ ME), VIDEO, 5.1/ DVD* 10 Hz - 50 kHz +1 dB Inputs Sensitivity Impedance SIN (weighting network, input level) PHONO** 2.5 mV 50 74 dB (MM) kilohms 72 dB* (A, 2.5 mV) AM tuner section Tuning range USMODEL: 550 - 1710 kHz (10kHz STEP) AUSTRALIAN MODEL: 531 - 1602 kHz ( 9 kHz STEP ) Antenna Loop antenna Usable sensitivity 50 dB/m (at 1,000 kl-lz or 999 kl-lz) CD, 200 mV SIN 5.11DVD* TAPEIMD, 150 mV 50 82 dB Harmonic TVI kLIohms 82 dB* distortion DBS,VIDEO (A, 150 mV) Selectivity * '78 IHF TAPE/MD REC OUT: Video section Voltage150 mV, Inputs Impedance 10kilohms VIDEO AUDIO OUT: Voltage 150 mV, Impedance 10 kilohms Outputs WOOFER/MIX AUDIO OUT (STR-DE515/ DE415/D460Z) Voltage: 2 V Impedance: 10 kilohms General PHONES: Acceptslow System • and high impedance headphones Outputs Muting Full mute BASS BOOST +10 dB at 70 Hz TONE +8 dB at 100 Hz and 10 kHz FM tuner section Tuningrange 87.5- 108.0MHz Antenna 75 ohms,unbalanced terminals 300 ohms, balanced (USmodel) 75 ohms,unbalanced (Australian model) 54 dB (at 50 mV/m) 0.5 %(50 mV/m, 400 Hz) At 9 kHz: 35dB At 10 kHz_ 40dB VIDEO, TV/DBS, 5.1/ DVD*: 1 Vp-p 75 ohms VIDEO:. 1 Vp-p 75 ohms MONITOR: 1 Vp-p 75 ohms Tuner section: PLL quartz-locked digital synthesizer system Preamplifier section: Low-noise NF type equalizer Power amplifier section: Pure-complimentary SEPP - " Power requirements Power consumption US: 120 V AC, 60 Hz AUSTRALIA: 240V AC, 50/60 Hz STR-DESI5/D460Z (US): 230W STR-DE415/D360Z (US): 190W STR-D315 (US): 150 W 18

Max AUSTRALIAN MODEL: I switched, total 100 W Dimensions 17 x 5 7/8 x 11 s/s inches (430 x 148 x 295 mm) Mass (Approx.) STR-DE515/D460Z: 7.3 kg (16 Ib I oz) STR-DE415/D360Z: 6.5 kg (14 lb 5 oz) STR-DE315: 6.5 kg (14 lb 5 oz) Supplied FM wire antenna (1) accessories AM loop antenna (1) Remote controller (remote) (1) Size AA (R6) batteries (2) * 5.1/DVD is for STR-DE515/D460Z only. **except STR-DE315 (US) Design and specifications are subject to change without notice. Glossary Center mode Setting of speakers to enhance Dolby Pro Logic Surround mode. To obtain the best possible surround sound, select one of the following four center modes according to your speaker system. • NORMAL mode Select NORMAL mode if you have front and rear speakers and a small center speaker. Since a small speaker cannot produce enough bass, the bass sound of the center channel is output from the front speakers. Center Front speaker Front speaker (L) speaker (R) Rear Rear speaker (L) speaker (R) • WIDE mode Select WIDE mode'if"youq'rave front and rear speakers and a large center speaker. With the WIDE mode, you can take full advantage of Dolby Surround sound. Center Front speaker Front speaker (L) / speaker (R) Rear Rear speaker (L) speaker (R) • PHANTOM mode Select PHANTOM mode if you have front and rear speakers but no center speaker. The sound of the center channel is output from the front speakers. Front Front speaker (L) speaker (R) Rear Rear speaker (L) speaker (R) • 3 CH LOGIC mode Select 3 CH LOGIC mode if you have front and center speakers but no rear speaker. The sound of the rear channel is output from the front speakers to let you experience some of the surround sound without using rear speakers. Front Center Front speaker (L) speaker speaker (R) Delay time Time lag between the surround sound output from front speakers and rear speakers. By adjusting the delay time of the rear speakers, you can obtain the feeling of presence. Make the delay time longer when you have placed the rear speakers in a small room or close to your listening position, and make it shorter when you have placed them in a large room or apart from your listening position. Direct tuning Tuning method to let you directly enter a station's frequency using the numeric buttons. Use this method if you know the frequency of the station you want. Dolby Pro Logic Surround Decoding system of Dolby Surround sound standardized in TV programs and movies. Compared with the former Dolby Surround system, Dolby Pro Logic Surround improves sound image by using four separate channels: off-screen audio effects, on-screen dialog, left-to-right panning, and music. These channels manipulate the sound to be heard and enhance the action as it happens on the screen. To take advantage of Dolby Pro Logic, you should have at least one pair of rear speakers and/or one center speaker. You also need to select the appropriate center mode to enjoy a full effect. 5.1 INPUT Jacks used to input the audio signals that are decoded from the Dolby Digital AC-3 format audio. The jacks are usually connected with an AC-3 decoder or a DVD player equipped with an AC-3 decoder. This connection enables the amplifier to reproduce 5.1 channel surround sounds. Preset station A radio broadcasting station that is stored in memory of the receiver. Once you "preset" stations, you no longer have to tune in the stations. Each preset station is assigned its own preset number, which lets you tune them in quickly. Surround sound Sound that cousists of three elements: direct sound, early reflected sound (early reflections) and reverberative sound (reverberation). The acoustics where you hear the sound affect the way these three sound elements are heard. These sound elements are combined in such a way that you can actually feel the size and the type of a concert hall. • Typesof sound Early reflections Reverberation • Transition of sound from rear speakers Direct sound Early ..irr'i"--;°" ih-.., Early reflection time Time Test tone Signal given out by the receiver for adjusting the speaker volume. The test tone will come out as follows: • In a system with a center speaker (NORMAL/WIDE/3 CH LOGIC modes) The test tone is output from the front L (left), center, front R (right), and rear speakers in succession. Front (L) Front (R) • i Center : I ! i i tL :1 ....... 3 CH LOGIC , _ Rear (L, R) _] , NORMAL/WIDE • In a system without a center speaker (PHANTOM mode) The test tone is output from the front and the rear speakers alternately. Front (L, R) I I A OM I Rear(,.R) C 19

15, 19 WIDE mode 15, 19 Connecting. See Hookups D Delay time 16, 19 Direct tuning 11, 19 Dolby Pro Logic Surround 19 getting the most out of 15 Dolby Surround sound 14, 19 center mode 16, 19 Dubbing. See Recording E,F,G Editing. See Recording H, I, J, K, L, M Hookups AC power cord 8 antennas 5 audio components 5, 6 overview 4 speakers 6, 7 video component 7 N,O NORMAL mode 15, 19 P PHANTOM mode 15, 19 Preset station 19 Presetting radio stations 12 Preset tuning 12 Program source selecting 8, 9 Q Quick reference guide 23 R Random Music Sensor 22 Rear panel 5, 6, 7, 8, 21 Receiving broadcasts directly 11 using preset stations 12 Recording on a tape 13 on a video tape 13 Remote buttons 9, 10, 22 background operation 10 S Scanning preset stations 12 radio stations 11 Selecting a program source 8 using the remote 9 Speakers connection 6, 7 impedance 18 placement 6 selecting speaker system 7 Storing radio stations. See Presetting Surround sound 14, 19 T Test tone 16, 19 3 CH LOGIC mode 15, 19 Troubleshooting 17 Tuning. See Receiving broadcasts U Unpacking 4 V Video component hookups 7 W, X, Y, Z Watching/listening to video programs 9 WIDE mode 15, 19 20

[] PHONO [] CD [] TAPE/MD [] TV/DBS [] VrDEO [] MONITOR [] 5.1/DVD (Audio/Video) (STR-DE515/D460Z only) [] WOOFER (Audio Out) (STR-DE515/D460Z only) MIX OUT (Audio Out) (STR-DE415 only) [] AC power cord [] SWITCHED AC OUTLET (US) [] SWITCHED AC OUTLET (Australia) [] FRONT SPEAKERS (A/B) [] SURROUND SPEAKER (CENTER) [] SURROUND SPEAKERS (REAR) [] WIRELESS REAR SPEAKERS (STR-DE515 only) STR- DE315 @[][] [] [] [] [] I [] [] [] [] [] [] ANTENNA (AM/FM) [] rhground terminal [] PHONO (except US model) [] CD [] TAPE/MD [] TV/DBS [] VIDEO [] AC power cord . [] SWITCHED AC OUTLET (US) [] SWITCHED AC OUTLET (Australia) [] FRONT SPEAKERS (A/B) [] SURROUND SPEAKER (CENTER) [] SURROUND SPEAKERS (REAR) 21

with names different from the buttons on the main unit. Remote Operates Function Button 0-9 Receiver CD player/MD recorder/DVD player TV/VCR/DBS Selectspresetnumbers. Selectstracknumbers. 0 selectstrackI0. Selects channel numbers. >10 CD player/ Selects track numbers Tape deck/ over 10. MD recorder CH/PRESET Receiver Scans and selects preset +/- stations. TV/VCR/DBS Selects preset channels. D. SKIP CD player Skips discs (CD player with multi-disc changer only). DISC CD player Select discs (Mega storage CD player only). •_'q/_,," CD player/ Searches tracks (forward DVD player or backward). Tape deck/MD Fastforwards or rewinds. recorder/VCR /_ CD player/ Skips tracks. MD recorder II CD player/ Tape deck/MD recorder/VCR/ DVD player Pauses play or record. (Also starts recording with components in record standby.) P" CD player/ Starts play. Tape deck/MD recorder/VCR/ DVD player • CD player/ Stops play. Tape deck/MD recorder/VCR/ DVD player -'q Tape deck Starts play on the reverse side. • - _ ..,._Tape deck Sets tape decks to the record standby mode. • + _ Tape deck/ Starts recording when MD recorder/ pressed with P.- (or "91 VCR on tape deck). Remote Operates Function Button RMS Tape deck Selects tape direction (for DIRECTION tape decks with the RMS* function.) RMS CLEAR Tape deck Clears RMS* program (for tape decks with the RMS function.) RMS/START Tape deck Programs tracks (tape deck with the RMS* function only). ENTER TV/VCR/DBS Changes channels when used with 0-9. TV/VIDEO TV/VCR Selects input signal: TV input or video input. VISUAL TV/VCR/ Turns on or off the power. POWER LD Player/DBS/ DVD player TV CONTROL TV Turns on the TV, switches the input to "TV," and sets the remote to operate the TV. -/- - TV Selects the channel entry mode, either one or two digit (in Europe only). SUB CH +/- TV Selects preset channels for the small picture.** POSITION TV Changes the position of the small picture.** SWAP TV Swaps the small and the large picture.** P IN P TV Activates the picture-in- picture function.** JUMP TV Jumps back and forth between the previous and current channels. ANT TV/VTR VCR Selects output signal from the antenna terminal: TV signal or VCR program. * RMS: Random Music Sensor **Only for Sony TVs with the picture-in-picture'unCtion 22

102.50 MHz TUNER I V-----'-I Select FM. 4, 4, F--1P--1_-1 P--1P---I Display ! ,° ,Ftl ,u2.50_ Example: Presetting a station as A7 I TUNER I Tune in the station you want. MEMORY r----n SHIFT V-'-----! Select A. Example 1"Playing a CD tF Turn on the CD player. Start playing. Example 2:Watching a video tape J VIDEO ] ,I, Turn on the VCR. Start playing. ScanningRadio Stations (automatic tuning) Receiving Preset Stations UsingPre-programmed SoundFields Example: Scanning FM stations FM V-----1 Select FM. -- TUNING + t I I 4 To continue scanning. -- TUNING + ( I J Example: Receiving the station number A7 SHIFT F-------1 Select A. Scanning Preset Stations -- PRESET TUNING + t I } Example: Watching the video tape of a Dolby Surround- encoded movie tF SURROUND ON/OFF ] SURROUND Mo____] Select C.STUDIO IF Turn on the VCR. Start playing. 23