FM Stereo FM-AM Receiver: STR-DE585 STR-DE485E STR-DE485

4-238-376-11(2)
FM Stereo
FM-AM Receiver
Operating Instructions GB
Owner’s Record
The model and serial numbers are located on the rear panel. Record the serial number
in the space provided below. Refer to them whenever you call upon your Sony dealer
regarding this product.
Model No. STR-DE585/DE485E/DE485 Serial No.
STR-DE585
STR-DE485E
STR-DE485
© 2002 Sony Corporation
– Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
WARNING – Increase the separation between the equipment and
receiver.
To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not
– Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit
expose the unit to rain or moisture. different from that to which the receiver is
connected.
To prevent fire, do not cover the ventilation of the – Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV
apparatus with newspapers, table-cloths, curtains, etc. technician for help.
And don’t place lighted candles on the apparatus.
CAUTION
To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not place objects
filled with liquids, such as vases, on the apparatus. You are cautioned that any changes or modification
not expressly approved in this manual could void
Don’t throw away the battery with your authority to operate this equipment.
general house waste, dispose of it
correctly as chemical waste.
Note to CATV system installer:
Do not install the appliance in a confined space, such This reminder is provided to call CATV system
as a bookcase or built-in cabinet. installer’s attention to Article 820-40 of the NEC that
provides guidelines for proper grounding and, in
particular, specifies that the cable ground shall be
For customers in the United States connected to the grounding system of the building, as
close to the point of cable entry as practical.
For customers in Canada
CAUTION
TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT USE
THIS POLARIZED AC PLUG WITH AN
EXTENSION CORD, RECEPTACLE OR OTHER
OUTLET UNLESS THE BLADES CAN BE FULLY
INSERTED TO PREVENT BLADE EXPOSURE.
ENERGY STAR® is a U.S. registered

mark.
This symbol is intended to alert the
user to the presence of uninsulated As an ENERGY STAR® partner, Sony
“dangerous voltage” within the Corporation has determined that this
product’s enclosure that may be of product meets the ENERGY STAR®
sufficient magnitude to constitute a guidelines for energy efficiency.
risk of electric shock to persons.
This receiver incorporates Dolby* Digital and Pro
This symbol is intended to alert the Logic Surround and the DTS** Digital Surround
user to the presence of important System.
operating and maintenance (servicing) * Manufactured under license from Dolby
instructions in the literature Laboratories.
accompanying the appliance. “Dolby”, “Pro Logic” and the double-D symbol are
trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.
WARNING
** “DTS” and “DTS Digital Surround” are registered
This equipment has been tested and found to comply trademarks of Digital Theater Systems, Inc.
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 guarantee that
interference 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:
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Table of Contents
List of Button Locations and Other Operations
Reference Pages
Naming preset stations and program
Main unit ............................................... 5 sources ........................................... 35
Recording ............................................ 35
Hooking Up the Components Using the Sleep Timer ......................... 36
Required cords ....................................... 6 Adjustments using the SET UP
Antenna hookups ................................... 7 button ............................................ 36
Audio component hookups .................... 8
Video component hookups .................... 9 Operations Using the Remote
Digital component hookups ................. 10 RM-PP5063)
Multi channel input hookups1) ............. 11
Before you use your remote ................ 38
Other hookups ..................................... 12
Remote button description ................... 38
Hooking Up and Setting Up Selecting the mode of the remote ........ 41
the Speaker System Programming the remote ..................... 42 GB
Speaker system hookups ..................... 13
Performing initial setup operations ..... 15 Operations Using the Remote
Multi channel surround setup .............. 15 RM-U3064)
Checking the connections .................... 20 Before you use your remote ................ 45
Remote button description ................... 45
Basic Operations
Changing the factory setting of a
Selecting the component ..................... 21 function button .............................. 48
Changing the display ........................... 22
Enjoying Surround Sound Additional Information

Automatically decoding the input Precautions .......................................... 49
audio signal ................................... 23 Troubleshooting ................................... 49
Selecting a sound field ........................ 23 Specifications ...................................... 52
Using only the front speakers Tables of settings using SURR, LEVEL,
(2 Channel Stereo) ......................... 25 SET UP, BASS and TREBLE
Enjoying stereo sound in multi channel buttons ........................................... 54
(Dolby Pro Logic II) ...................... 25
Adjustable parameters for each
Understanding the multi channel
sound field ..................................... 55
surround displays .......................... 26
Customizing sound fields .................... 27 1)
STR-DE585 and STR-DE485 only
2)
Models of area code CEL, CEK only.
Receiving Broadcasts 3)
For STR-DE585 area code CA only.
4)
Storing FM stations automatically Except for STR-DE585 area code CA.
(AUTOBETICAL)2) ...................... 30
Direct tuning ........................................ 30
Automatic tuning ................................. 31
Preset tuning ........................................ 31
Using the Radio Data System (RDS)2) .... 33
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About This Manual Note for the supplied remote
The instructions in this manual are for models
STR-DE585, STR-DE485E and STR-DE485. Check
For RM-PP506 (STR-DE585 area code
your model number by looking at the lower right CA only)
corner of the front panel. In this manual, the The VIDEO 3, TV/SAT, AUX, PHONO,
STR-DE585 is used for illustration purposes unless AUDIO SPLIT, NIGHT MODE, EQ/TONE,
stated otherwise. Any difference in operation is
clearly indicated in the text, for example, ON SCREEN, /10, /11, /12, 3RD, 2ND ROOM
“STR-DE485E only”. and SOURCE buttons on the remote are not
available.
About area codes For RM-U306 (STR-DE485E only)

The area code of the receiver you purchased is The MULTI CH button on the remote is not
shown on the lower portion of the rear panel (see available.
the illustration below).
Demonstration Mode
The demonstration will activate the first time you
TER
IMPEDANCE USE 8 – 16Ω
FRONT
turn on the power. When the demonstration
R L
starts, the following message appears in the

R L
display:
4-XXX-XXX-XX AA
“NOW DEMONSTRATION MODE IF
Area code YOU FINISH DEMONSTRATION
PLEASE PRESS POWER KEY WHILE
Any differences in operation, according to the
area code, are clearly indicated in the text, for THIS MESSAGE APPEARS IN THE
example, “Models of area code AA only”. DISPLAY THANK YOU”
To cancel the demonstration
Tip Press ?/1 to turn the receiver off while the above
The instructions in this manual describe the controls message is being displayed. The next time you
on the receiver. You can also use the controls on the turn the receiver on, the demonstration will not
supplied remote if they have the same or similar appear.
names as those on the receiver. For details on the use
of your remote, see To view the demonstration
• pages 38-44 for RM-PP506 (STR-DE585 area code Hold down SET UP and press ?/1 to turn on the
power.
CA only)
• pages 45-48 for RM-U306 (except for STR-DE585 Notes
area code CA) • Running the demonstration will clear the
receiver’s memory. For details on what will be
cleared, see “Clearing the receiver's memory”
on page 15.
• There will be no sound when the
demonstration mode is activated.
• You cannot cancel demonstration if you did
not press ?/1 while the above message is
being displayed. To cancel demonstration after
the above message appears, press ?/1 twice to
activate the demonstration again. Then, press
?/1 while the above message is being
displayed.
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List of Button Locations and Reference Pages
Illustration number
List of Button Locations and Reference Pages

How to use this page r
Use this page to find the location of buttons NAME 8 (35)

that are mentioned in the text. R R
Name of button/part Reference page
Main unit
ALPHABETICAL ORDER FM MODE (Models of area code PRESET/PTY SELECT +/–
CEL, CEK only) ed, (Except for (Models of area code CEL, CEK
models of area code CEL, CEK) only) 3 (32, 33)
0–9 ef (31) PRESET TUNING +/– (Except
2 CH wh (25) INPUT MODE qg (21) for models of area code CEL,
IR (receptor) 4 (38, 45, 51) CEK) 3 (32, 53)
A–D LEVEL 0 (20, 27, 55) PTY (Models of area code CEL,
CEK only) ef (33)
A.DEC wk (23–25)
SET UP 6 (4, 16, 36, 54)
AM (Except for models of area M
code CEL, CEK) es (30, 31) SHIFT eg (32)
MASTER VOLUME wd (20, 49)
BASS +/– wg (29, 54) SLEEP (STR-DE485E only)qf
MD/TAPE qj (21) (36)
CD ql (21) MEMORY eh (30, 32) SURR qd (27, 54)
CINEMA STUDIO EX A, B, C MENU +/– e; (16, 27, 35, 36)
9 (23, 24) MENU </> ea (16, 27, 35, 36)
Digital Cinema Sound (indicator) MODE wj (24, 50) T–Z
qs (23) MULTI CHANNEL DECODING TREBLE +/– qh (29, 54)
DIMMER ej (22) (indicator) (Except for TUNER ws (21, 30-32, 35)
DISPLAY 2 (22, 33, 51) STR-DE485E) 7 (21) TUNING +/– 5 (31)
Display qa (22) MULTI CH IN (Except for VIDEO 1 qk (21)
DVD/LD wa (21) STR-DE485E) qf (21) VIDEO 2 w; (21)
MUTING wf (21, 49)
E–L BUTTON DESCRIPTIONS
ENTER wl (35) N–S
FM (Except for models of area NAME 8 (35) `/1 (power) 1 (4, 15, 20, 29,
code CEL, CEK) ed (30, 31) PHONES (jack) ek (21) 30, 53)
FM/AM (Models of area code
CEL, CEK only) es (30, 31)
1 23 4 5 6 7 8 90 qa qs qdqf qg qh qjqkqlw; waws
ek ej eh eg ef ed es ea e; wl wk wj wh wg wf wd
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Hooking Up the Components
Required cords
A Audio cord (not supplied)
White (L) White (L)
Red (R) Red (R)
B Audio/video cord (not supplied)

Yellow (video) Yellow (video)
White (L/audio) White (L/audio)
Red (R/audio) Red (R/audio)
C Video cord (not supplied)

Yellow (video) Yellow (video)
D Optical digital cord (not supplied)

Black Black
E Coaxial digital cord (not supplied)

Orange Orange
F Monaural audio cord (not supplied)

Black Black
Before you get started

• Turn off the power to all components before making any connections.
• Do not connect the AC power cord until all of the connections are completed.
• Be sure to make connections firmly to avoid hum and noise.
• When connecting an audio/video cord, 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.
• When you connect optical digital cords, insert the cord plugs straight in until they click into place.
• Do not bend or tie the optical digital cord.
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Antenna hookups
AM loop antenna

(supplied)
FM wire antenna*
(supplied)
DIGITAL ANTENNA
OPTICAL
VIDEO 2
IN
AM MONITOR
VIDEO IN VIDEO IN VIDEO OUT VIDEO IN VIDEO OUT
FM
75Ω
COAXIAL
DVD/LD
IN
COAXIAL
L
AUDIO OUT
L
CENTER
R
R
SUB IN OUT IN AUDIO IN AUDIO IN AUDIO OUT AUDIO IN
FRONT SURROUND WOOFER SUB
CD MD / TAPE DVD// LD VIDEO 2 VIDEO 1 WOOFER
MULTI CH IN
* The shape of the connector varies depending on the area code.
Notes on antenna hookups

• To prevent noise pickup, keep the AM loop
antenna away from the receiver and other
components.
• Be sure to fully extend the FM wire antenna.
• After connecting the FM wire antenna, keep it
as horizontal as possible.
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Audio component hookups
MD/Tape deck
INPUT OUTPUT
LINE LINE
A A
ç
OUT IN
DIGITAL ANTENNA
OPTICAL
VIDEO 2
IN
AM
MONITOR
FM
75Ω
COAXIAL
DVD/LD
IN
COAXIAL
L
AUDIO OUT
L
CENTER
R
R
FRONT SURROUND WOOFER
SUB
MULTI CH IN
A
OUTPUT
LINE
CD player
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Video component hookups
DVD or LD player

OUTPUT
AUDIO OUT VIDEO
R L OUT
DIGITAL ANTENNA
OPTICAL
VIDEO 2
IN
AM MONITOR
FM
75Ω
COAXIAL
DVD/LD
IN
COAXIAL
L
AUDIO OUT
L
CENTER
R
R
CD MD// TAPE DVD// LD VIDEO 2 VIDEO 1 WOOFER
MULTI CH IN
IN OUT IN
Ç
Ç
Ç
B B B C
OUTPUT INPUT OUTPUT INPUT
VIDEO VIDEO VIDEO
IN OUT VIDEO
OUT IN
TV tuner,
AUDIO AUDIO AUDIO
satellite OUT IN OUT
L L
tuner or
VCR R R
VCR TV monitor
Note on video component

hookups
You can connect your TV’s audio output jacks
to the VIDEO 2 AUDIO IN jacks on the
receiver and apply sound effects to the audio
from the TV. In this case, do not connect the
TV’s video output jack to the VIDEO 2
VIDEO IN jack on the receiver. If you are
connecting a separate TV tuner (or satellite
tuner), connect both the audio and video output
jacks to the receiver as shown above.
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Digital component hookups
Connect the digital output jacks of your DVD player and satellite tuner (etc.) to the receiver’s digital
input jacks to bring the multi channel surround sound of a movie theater into your home. To fully
enjoy multi channel surround sound, five speakers (two front speakers, two surround speakers, and a
center speaker) and a sub woofer are required. You can also connect an LD player with an RF OUT
jack via an RF demodulator, like the Sony MOD-RF1 (not supplied).
Notes
• You cannot connect an LD player’s DOLBY DIGITAL RF OUT jack directly to this unit’s digital input jacks.
You must first convert the RF signal to either an optical or coaxial digital signal. For details, see
“Troubleshooting” on page 49.
• All the OPTICAL and COAXIAL jacks are compatible with 96 kHz, 48 kHz, 44.1 kHz and 32 kHz sampling
frequencies.
TV tuner,
satellite tuner or OUTPUT
VIDEO
DVD player* OUT
AUDIO
OUT
OUTPUT L
DIGITAL
OPTICAL
D B
DIGITAL ANTENNA
OPTICAL
VIDEO 2
IN
AM MONITOR
FM
75Ω
COAXIAL
DVD/LD
IN
COAXIAL
L
AUDIO OUT
L
CENTER
R
R
MULTI CH IN
E B
OUTPUT OUTPUT
DIGITAL VIDEO
COAXIAL OUT
AUDIO
OUT
R
DVD or LD player
(etc.)*
* Make either coaxial or optical connections. We recommend making coaxial connections instead of optical
connections.
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Multi channel input hookups
STR-DE585 and STR-DE485 only
Although this receiver incorporates a multi channel decoder, it is also equipped with multi channel

input jacks. These connections allow you to enjoy multi channel software encoded in formats other
than Dolby Digital and DTS. If your DVD player is equipped with multi channel output jacks, you
can connect them directly to the receiver to enjoy the sound of the DVD player’s multi channel
decoder. Alternatively, the multi channel input jacks can be used to connect an external multi channel
decoder.
To fully enjoy multi channel surround sound, five speakers (two front speakers, two surround
speakers, and a center speaker) and a sub woofer are required. Refer to the operating instructions
supplied with your DVD player, multi channel decoder, etc., for details on the multi channel
hookups.
Notes
• When using the connections described below, adjust the level of the surround speakers and sub woofer from the
DVD player or multi channel decoder.
• See page 13 for details on speaker system hookup.
DIGITAL ANTENNA
OPTICAL
VIDEO 2
IN
AM MONITOR
FM
75Ω
COAXIAL
DVD/LD
IN
COAXIAL
L
AUDIO OUT
L
CENTER
R
R
CD MD// TAPE DVD// LD VIDEO 2 VIDEO 1 WOOFER
MULTI CH IN
A A F F
L
CENTER
R
SUB
FRONT SURROUND WOOFER
MULTI CH OUT
DVD player,
Multichannel decoder, etc.
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Other hookups
SPEAKERS IMPEDANCE USE 8 – 16Ω

SURROUND CENTER FRONT
R L R L
R L R L
b
To a wall outlet
AC power cord
Setting the voltage selector Connecting the AC power

If your receiver has a voltage selector on the
cord
rear panel, check that the voltage selector is set Before connecting the AC power cord of this
to the local power supply voltage. If not, use a receiver to a wall outlet, connect the speaker
screwdriver to set the selector to the correct system to the receiver (page 13).
position before connecting the AC power cord
Connect the AC power cord(s) of your audio/
to a wall outlet.
video components to a wall outlet.
VOLTAGE SELECTOR
120V 240V 220V
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Hooking Up and Setting Up the Speaker System
Speaker system hookups

Required cords
A Speaker cords (not supplied)
(+) (+)

(–) (–)
B Monaural audio cord (not supplied)
Black Black
Active sub woofer Front speaker Front speaker

(R) (L)
INPUT
AUDIO
IN
E e E e
B A A
MONITOR
VIDEO OUT
SPEAKERS IMPEDANCE USE 8 – 16Ω

SURROUND CENTER FRONT
R L R L
AUDIO OUT
R L R L
SUB
WOOFER
A A A
E e E e E e
Surround speaker Surround speaker Center speaker
(R) (L)
continued
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Speaker system hookup (continued)
Notes
• Twist the stripped ends of the speaker cords about
10 mm (2/3 inch). 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. Stripped cords are touching each other
• If you use speakers with low maximum input rating, due to excessive removal of insulation.
adjust the volume carefully to avoid excessive
output on the speakers.
After connecting all the components,
speakers, and AC power cord, output
To avoid short-circuiting the a test tone to check that all the
speakers speakers are connected correctly.
For details on outputting a test tone,
Short-circuiting of the speakers may damage see page 20.
the receiver. To prevent this, make sure to take
the following precautions when connecting the
speakers. If no sound is heard from a speaker while
outputting a test tone or a test tone is output
Make sure the stripped ends of each from a speaker other than the one whose name
speaker cord does not touch another is currently displayed on the receiver, the
speaker terminal, the stripped end of speaker may be short-circuited. If this happens,
another speaker cord, or the metal parts of check the speaker connection again.
the receiver.
To avoid damaging your
Examples of poor conditions of the speakers
speaker cord
Make sure that you turn down the volume
before you turn off the receiver. When you turn
on the receiver, the volume remains at the level
you turn off the receiver.
Stripped speaker cord is touching another

speaker terminal.
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Performing initial setup
Performing initial setup operations
operations Before using your receiver for the first time,
adjust SET UP parameters so that the receiver
Once you have hooked up the speakers and correspond to your system. For the adjustable
turned on the power, clear the receiver’s parameters, see the table on page 54. See pages
memory. Then specify the speaker parameters 16–20 for speaker settings and pages 36-37 for

(size, position, etc.) and perform any other other settings.
initial setup operations necessary for your
system.
Tip Multi channel surround
To check the audio output during settings (to set up
while outputting the sound), check the connection setup
(page 20).
For the best possible surround sound, all
Clearing the receiver’s speakers should be the same distance from the
memory listening position (A).
Before using your receiver for the first time, or However, the receiver lets you place the center
when you want to clear the receiver’s memory, speaker up to 1.5 meters (5 feet) closer (B)
do the following. and the surround speakers up to 4.5 meters (15
feet) closer (C) to the listening position.
This procedure is not necessary if the
demonstration activates when you turn on the The front speakers can be placed from 1.0 to
power. 12.0 meters (3 to 40 feet) from the listening
position (A).
1 Turn off the receiver. You can place the surround speakers either
2 Hold down ?/1 for 5 seconds. behind you or to the side, depending on the
The demonstration starts (page 4) and all of shape of your room (etc.).
the following items are reset or cleared: When placing surround speakers to your side
• All preset stations are reset or cleared.
B
• All sound field parameters are reset to
their factory settings. A A
45°
• All index names (of preset stations and
program sources) are cleared.
C C
• All SET UP parameters are reset to
their factory settings. 90°
• The sound field memorized for each

program source and preset stations are
cleared. 20°
• The master volume is set to VOL MIN.

continued
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Multi channel surround setup Tip
(continued) The setting for Micro Satellite Speaker (MICRO SP.)
has been programmed to optimize the sound balance.
When placing surround speakers behind you If you use Sony’s Micro Satellite Speakers, select
MICRO SP.
B Caution
When you use Micro Satellite Speakers and the
A A speaker size is set to “LARGE”, you may not obtain
45°
the correct soundstage. The speaker may also be
damaged at high volume position.
C C
90°
Specifying the speaker
parameters
20° 1 Press SET UP.

Note 2 Press MENU or MENU to select
Do not place the center speaker farther away from the the parameter you want to adjust.
listening position than the front speakers.
3 Press MENU + or MENU – to select the
setting you want.
Normal Speaker and Micro
The setting is entered automatically.
Satellite Speaker
4 Repeat steps 2 and 3 until you have set
If you are using Select all of the parameters that follow.
Normal Speakers NORM. SP.
Initial settings
Micro Satellite Speakers MICRO SP.
Parameter Initial setting
L R (FRONT) LARGE*
The speaker size and the sub woofer selection
has been preset to NORM. SP. You can adjust C (CENTER) LARGE*
the speaker size and sub woofer selection when SL SR (SURROUND) LARGE*
you select NORM. SP. (pages 17-18)
SW (SUB WOOFER) S.W. XXX YES*
To select MICRO SP., turn off the power, then
L R DIST. XX.X m (ft.)** 5.0 m (16 ft.)**
turn on again while pressing LEVEL. (To reset
to NORM. SP., do the same procedure.) C DIST. XX.X m (ft.)** 5.0 m (16 ft.)**
When you select MICRO SP., the speaker size SL SR DIST. XX.X m (ft.)** 3.5 m (11 ft.)**
and sub woofer selection has been configurated SL SR PL. XXX BEHD.
as follows:
SL SR HGT. XXX LOW
Speaker Settings
FRONT SMALL * You can set this parameter only when you select
CENTER SMALL NORM. SP.
** Models of area code U, CA only.
SURROUND SMALL
SUB WOOFER YES
You cannot change the configuration if you select
MICRO SP.
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x Front speaker size ( L R ) x Surround speaker size ( SL SR )
• If you connect large speakers that will • If you connect large speakers that will
effectively reproduce bass frequencies, select effectively reproduce bass frequencies, select
“LARGE”. Normally, select “LARGE”. “LARGE”. Normally, select “LARGE”.
• If the sound is distorted, or you feel a lack of However, if the front speakers are set to
surround effects when using multi channel “SMALL”, you cannot set the surround
surround sound, select “SMALL” to activate speakers to “LARGE”.

the bass redirection circuitry and output the • If the sound is distorted, or you feel a lack of
front channel bass frequencies from the sub surround effects when using multi channel
woofer. surround sound, select “SMALL” to activate
• When the front speakers are set to “SMALL”, the bass redirection circuitry and output the
the center and surround speakers are also surround channel bass frequencies from the sub
automatically set to “SMALL” (unless woofer or other “LARGE” speakers.
previously set to “NO”). • If you do not connect surround speakers, select
“NO”.*3
x Center speaker size ( C ) Tip
• If you connect a large speaker that will *1–*3 correspond to the following Dolby Pro Logic
effectively reproduce bass frequencies, select modes
“LARGE”. Normally, select “LARGE”. *1 NORMAL
However, if the front speakers are set to *2 PHANTOM
“SMALL”, you cannot set the center speaker to *3 3 STEREO
“LARGE”. Tip
• If the sound is distorted, or you feel a lack of Internally, the LARGE and SMALL settings for each
surround effects when using multi channel speaker determine whether the internal sound
surround sound, select “SMALL” to activate processor will cut the bass signal from that channel.
the bass redirection circuitry and output the When the bass is cut from a channel, the bass
redirection circuitry sends the corresponding bass
center channel bass frequencies from the front frequencies to the sub woofer or other “LARGE”
speakers (if set to “LARGE”) or sub woofer.*1 speakers.
• If you do not connect a center speaker, select However, since bass sounds have a certain amount of
“NO”. The sound of the center channel will be directionality, it is best not to cut them, if possible.
output from the front speakers.*2 Therefore, even when using small speakers, you can
set them to “LARGE” if you want to output the bass
frequencies from that speaker. On the other hand, if
you are using a large speaker, but prefer not to have
bass frequencies output from that speaker, set it to
“SMALL”.
If the overall sound level is lower than you prefer, set
all speakers to “LARGE”. If there is not enough bass,
you can use the BASS +/– to boost the bass levels. To
adjust the bass, see page 29.
continued
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Multi channel surround setup Tip
(continued) The receiver allows you to input the speaker position
in terms of distance. However, it is not possible to set
the center speaker further than the front speakers.
x Sub woofer selection ( SW S.W. XXX) Also, the center speaker cannot be set more than
• If you connect a sub woofer, select “YES”. 1.5 meters (5 feet) closer than the front speakers.
Likewise, the surround speakers can not be set further
• If you do not connect a sub woofer, select away from the listening position than the front
“NO”. This activates the bass redirection speakers. And they can be no more than 4.5 meters
circuitry and outputs the LFE signals from other (15 feet) closer.
speakers. This is because incorrect speaker placement is not
• In order to take full advantage of the Dolby conducive to enjoy surround sound.
Please note that, setting the speaker distance closer
Digital bass redirection circuitry, we
than the actual location of the speakers will cause a
recommend setting the sub woofer’s cut off delay in the output of the sound from that speaker. In
frequency as high as possible. other words, the speaker will sound like it is farther
away.
x Front speaker distance ( L R DIST. For example, setting the center speaker distance
XX.X m (ft.)) 1~2 m (3~6 feet) closer than the actual speaker
position will create a fairly realistic sensation of being
Set the distance from your listening position to “inside” the screen. If you cannot obtain a satisfactory
the front speakers (A on page 15). surround effect because the surround speakers are too
close, setting the surround speaker distance closer
x Center speaker distance ( C DIST. (shorter) than the actual distance will create a larger
sound stage.
XX.X m (ft.)) Adjusting these parameter while listening to the
Set the distance from your listening position to sound often results in much better surround sound.
the center speaker. Center speaker distance Give it a try!
should be set from a distance equal to the front
speaker distance (A on page 15) to a distance
1.5 meters (5 feet) closer to your listening
position (B on page 15).
x Surround speaker distance ( SL SR
DIST. XX.X m (ft.))

Set the distance from your listening position to
the surround speakers. Surround speaker
distance should be set from a distance equal to
the front speaker distance (A on page 15) to a
distance 4.5 meters (15 feet) closer to your
listening position (C on page 15).
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Tip
x Surround speaker position ( SL SR
The surround speaker position parameter is designed
PL. XXX)* specifically for implementation of the Digital Cinema
This parameter lets you specify the location of Sound modes with virtual elements.
your surround speakers for proper With the Digital Cinema Sound modes, speaker
implementation of the Digital Cinema Sound position is not as critical as other modes. All modes
with virtual elements were designed under the
surround modes. Refer to the illustration below. premise that the surround speaker would be located
• Select “SIDE” if the location of your surround behind the listening position, but presentation remains

speakers corresponds to section A. fairly consistent even with the surround speakers
positioned at a rather wide angle. However, if the
• Select “MID” if the location of your surround speakers are pointing towards the listener from the
speakers corresponds to section B. immediate left and right of the listening position, the
• Select “BEHD.” if the location of your sound fields with virtual elements will not be
surround speakers corresponds to section C. effective unless the surround speaker position
parameter is set to “PL. SIDE”.
Nevertheless, each listening environment has many
variables, like wall reflections, and you may obtain
better results using “PL. BEHD.” or “PL. MID” if
your speakers are located high above the listening
position, even if they are to the immediate left and
right.
Therefore, although it may result in a setting contrary
90°
A A
to the “Surround speaker position” explanation, we
60° recommend that you playback multi channel surround
B 30° B encoded software and listen to the effect each setting
C C has on your listening environment. Choose the setting
20° that provides a good sense of spaciousness and that
best succeeds in forming a cohesive space between
the surround sound from the surround speakers and
the sound of the front speakers. If you are not sure
x Surround speaker height ( SL SR which sounds best, select “PL. BEHD.” and then use
HGT. XXX)* the speaker distance parameter and speaker level
adjustments to obtain proper balance.
This parameter lets you specify the height of
your surround speaker(s) for proper
continued
implementation of the Digital Cinema Sound
surround modes. Refer to the illustration below.
• Select “LOW” if the location of your surround
speakers corresponds to section A.
• Select “HIGH” if the location of your surround
speakers corresponds to section B.
B B
60
A A
30
* These parameters are not available when

“Surround speaker size ( SL SR )” is set to
“NO”.
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Multi channel surround setup
(continued) Checking the connections
Adjusting the speaker level After connecting all of your components to the
receiver, do the following to verify that the
Use the remote while seated in your listening connections were made correctly.
position to adjust the level of each speaker.
Note 1 Press ?/1 to turn on the receiver.
The receiver incorporates a new test tone with a
frequency centered at 800 Hz for easier speaker level 2 Turn on the component that you
adjustment. connected (e.g., CD player or tape
deck).
1 Press ?/1 to turn on the receiver. 3 Press the function button to select the
2 Press TEST TONE on the remote. component (program source).
“T. TONE” appears in the display and you 4 Start playing.
will hear the test tone from each speaker in
sequence.
If you do not obtain normal sound output after
3 Adjust the LEVEL parameters so that performing this procedure, see
the level of the test tone from each “Troubleshooting” on page 49 and take the
speaker sounds the same when you are appropriate measures to correct the problem.
in your main listening position.
Press LEVEL to adjust the balance and
level of speakers. For details on the LEVEL
menu, see pages 27 and 28.
While adjusting, the test tone is output from
the speaker whose adjustment is performed.
4 Press TEST TONE again to turn off the
test tone.
Tip
You can adjust the level of all speakers at the same
time. Turn MASTER VOLUME on the main unit or
press MASTER VOL +/– on the remote.
Notes
• The test tone cannot be output when the receiver is
set to MULTI CH IN (STR-DE585 and
STR-DE485 only).
• The adjusted value are shown in the display during
adjustment.
• Although these adjustments can also be made via
the front panel using the LEVEL menu (when the
test tone is output, the receiver switches to the
LEVEL menu automatically), we recommend you
follow the procedure described above and adjust the
speaker levels from your listening position using the
remote.
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Basic Operations
Select To
Selecting the component OPT IN Specify the digital audio

signals input to the
DIGITAL OPTICAL input
jacks.
Function buttons
ANALOG Specify the analog audio
Press the function button to select the signals input to the AUDIO
component you want to use. IN (L/R) jacks.
To select Press Note

VCR VIDEO 1 or VIDEO 2 If 96 kHz digital signal is input, the tone, sound field
Basic Operations
TV tuner or satellite tuner VIDEO 2 and surround parameters do not function.
DVD or LD player DVD/LD
MULTI CH IN
MD or Tape deck MD/TAPE
CD player CD (STR-DE585 and STR-DE485 only)
Built in tuner TUNER
Press MULTI CH IN to enjoy the audio source
connected to the MULTI CH IN jacks. You can
adjust balance and level of all the speakers. When
After turning on the component you selected, this function is on, the tone and surround effects
select the component and play the program are turned off.
source.
• After selecting VCR, DVD player, or LD
MULTI CHANNEL DECODING
player, turn on the TV and set the TV’s video
input to match the component you selected. Indicator
(STR-DE585 and STR-DE485 only)
INPUT MODE This indicator lights up when the unit is
decoding signals recorded in a multi channel
Press INPUT MODE to select the input mode
format.
for your digital components.
Each time you press the button, the input mode
of the currently selected component switches. MUTING
Select To Press MUTING to mute the sound. The muting
AUTO IN Give priority to digital function is canceled when you turn the power
signals when there are both on or turn the MASTER VOLUME clockwise
digital and analog to turn the volume up.
connections. If there are no
digital signals, analog is
selected.
PHONES
COAX IN Specify the digital audio Use to connect headphones.
signals input to the • When the headphones are connected, speaker
DIGITAL COAXIAL input
output is automatically canceled and “SP. OFF”
jacks.
lights up in the display.
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Changing the display
DISPLAY
Each time you press DISPLAY, the display
changes cyclically as follows:
Index name of the component* t Selected
component t Sound field applied to the
program source
When the tuner is selected
Index name of the preset station* or program
station name** t Frequency t Program type
indication** t Radio text** t Current
time** t Sound field applied to the band or
the preset station
* Index name appears only when you have assigned
one to the component or preset station (page 35).
Index name does not appear when only blank
spaces have been entered, or it is the same as the
function.
** During RDS reception only. (Models of area code
CEL, CEK only. See page 33).
DIMMER
Press DIMMER repeatedly to adjust the
brightness of the display (3 steps).
However, when you press any button, the
display becomes the brightest setting
temporary.
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Enjoying Surround Sound
Sound field Display
You can take advantage of surround sound
Normal Surround NORM.SURR.
simply by selecting one of the receiver’s pre-
Cinema Studio EX A C.ST.EX A DCS
programmed sound fields. They bring the
exciting and powerful sound of movie theaters Cinema Studio EX B C.ST.EX B DCS
and concert halls into your home. You can also Cinema Studio EX C C.ST.EX C DCS
customize the sound fields to obtain the sound Hall HALL
you want by changing the surround parameter. Jazz Club JAZZ
To fully enjoy surround sound, you must
Live Concert CONCERT
register the number and location of your
speakers. See “Multi channel surround setup” Game GAME
starting from page 15 to set the speaker
parameters before enjoying surround sound. About DCS (Digital Cinema Sound)
The sound fields with DCS mark use DCS

technology. When these sound fields are
Automatically decoding selected, “Digital Cinema Sound” indicator in
the display lights up.
the input audio signal In collaboration with Sony Pictures
Entertainment, Sony measured the sound
Press A.DEC. environment of their studios and integrated the
“AUTO DEC.” appears in the display. data of the measurement and Sony’s own DSP
(Digital Signal Processor) technology to
This mode automatically detects the type of
develop “Digital Cinema Sound”. In a home
audio signal being input (Dolby Digital, DTS,
theater, “Digital Cinema Sound” simulates an
or standard 2 channel stereo) and performs the
ideal movie theater sound environment based
proper decoding if necessary. This mode
on the preference of the movie director.
presents the sound as it was recorded/encoded,
without adding any effects (e.g. reverberation).
Enjoying movies with Cinema
However, if there are no low frequency signals
(Dolby Digital LFE, etc.) it will generate a low Studio EX
frequency signal for output to the sub woofer. Cinema Studio EX is ideal for enjoying the
movie software encoded with multi channel
format, such as the Dolby Digital DVD. This
Selecting a sound field mode reproduces the sound characteristics of
Sony Pictures Entertainment’s studios.
You can enjoy surround sound simply by
Press CINEMA STUDIO EX A, B or C.
selecting one of the pre-programmed sound
fields according to the program you want to The selected sound field is indicated in the
listen to. display.
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Selecting a sound field (continued) Tip
You can select Cinema Studio EX by pressing MODE
repeatedly.
x C.ST.EX A (Cinema Studio EX A) Notes
Reproduces the sound characteristics of the • The effects provided by the virtual speakers may
Sony Pictures Entertainment “Cary Grant cause increased noise in the playback signal.
Theater” cinema production studio. This is a • When listening with sound fields that employ the
standard mode, great for watching most any virtual speakers, you will not be able to hear any
sound coming directly from the surround speakers.
type of movie.
x C.ST.EX B (Cinema Studio EX B) Selecting other sound fields
Reproduces the sound characteristics of the
Sony Pictures Entertainment “Kim Novak Press MODE repeatedly to select the
Theater” cinema production studio. This mode sound field you want.
is ideal for watching science-fiction or action The current sound field is indicated in the
movies with lots of sound effects. display.
x C.ST.EX C (Cinema Studio EX C) x NORM.SURR. (Normal Surround)

Reproduces the sound characteristics of the Software with multi channel surround audio
Sony Pictures Entertainment scoring stage. signals is played back according to the way it
This mode is ideal for watching musicals or was recorded. Software with 2 channel audio
classic films where music is featured in the signals is decoded with Dolby Pro Logic to
soundtrack. create surround effects.
About Cinema Studio EX x HALL

Cinema Studio EX consists of the following Reproduces the acoustics of a rectangular
three elements. concert hall.
• Virtual Multi Dimension x JAZZ (Jazz Club)
Creates 5 sets of virtual speakers Reproduces the acoustics of a jazz club.
surrounding the listener from a single pair of
actual surround speakers. x CONCERT (Live Concert)
Reproduces the acoustics of a 300-seat live
• Screen Depth Matching
concert.
In a movie theater, sound seems to come
from inside the image reflected on the movie x GAME
screen. This element creates the same Obtains maximum audio impact from video
sensation in your listening room by shifting game software.
the sound of the front speakers “into” the
screen. To turn the surround effect off
Press A.DEC or 2CH.
• Cinema Studio Reverberation
Reproduces the reverberations peculiar to a
movie theater.
Cinema Studio EX is the integrated mode
which operates these elements simultaneously.
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Tips
• The receiver lets you apply the last selected sound Enjoying stereo sound in
field to a program source whenever it is selected
(Sound Field Link). For example, if you listen to multi channel
CD with “JAZZ” as the sound field, change to a
different program source, then return to CD,
(Dolby Pro Logic II)
“JAZZ” will be applied again.
• You can identify the encoding format of program (STR-DE585 only)
sofware by looking at its packaging. The receiver can reproduce the stereo sound in
Dolby Digital discs are labeled with the multi channel through Dolby Pro Logic II. You
logo, and Dolby Surround encoded programs are can activate the decoder using the SET UP
labeled with the logo. menu. For details, see pages 36-37.
• When sound signals with a sampling frequency of
96 kHz are input, the sound signals are output in
stereo automatically, and the sound field is turned

off.
Using only the front

speakers (2 Channel Stereo)
Press 2CH.
“2CH ST.” appears in the display.
This mode outputs the sound from the front left
and right speakers only. Standard 2 channel
(stereo) sources completely bypass the sound
field processing. Multi channel surround
formats are downmixed to 2 channel.
Notes
• No sound is output from the sub woofer when
“2CH ST.” is selected. To listen to 2 channel
(stereo) sources using the front left and right
speakers and a sub woofer, press A.DEC to select
“AUTO DEC.”
• When you select “Micro Satellite Speaker” (page
16), internal sound processor will automatically
redirect bass sound to sub woofer. If you want to
listen to two channel (stereo) sources under this
setting, we recommend that you choose “AUTO
DEC.” mode so that you can take advantage of
your sub woofer to obtain the correct bass signal.
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Understanding the multi channel surround displays
qa qs 1 2 3 4 5
a DIGITAL PRO LOGIC DTS MPEG STEREO MONO RDS MEMORY

SW SP. OFF OPT COAX D.RANGE
L C R
LFE
SL S SR 8 7 6
0 9
1 ; DIGITAL: Lights up when the receiver is 6 D.RANGE: Lights up when dynamic range
decoding signals recorded in the Dolby compression is activated. See page 28 to
Digital format. adjust the dynamic range compression.
2 PRO LOGIC: Lights up when the receiver 7 COAX: Lights up when the source signal is a
applies Pro Logic processing to 2 channel digital signal being input through the
signals in order to output the center and COAXIAL terminal.
surround channel signals. However, this 8 OPT: Lights up when the source signal is a
indicator does not light if the center and digital signal being input through the
surround speakers are set to “NO”, and OPTICAL terminal.
“AUTO DEC.” or “NORM.SURR.” is
selected. 9 Playback channel indicators: The letters
(L, C, R, etc.) indicate the channels being
Note played back. The boxes around the letters
Pro Logic decoding does not function for MPEG vary to show how the receiver downmixes the
format signals. source sound (based on the speakers settings).
3 DTS: Lights up when DTS signals are input. When using sound fields like “C.ST.EX”, the
receiver adds reverberation based on the
Note source sound.
When playing a DTS format disc, be sure that L (Front Left), R (Front Right), C (Center
you have made digital connections and that
INPUT MODE is NOT set to “ANALOG” (monaural)), SL (Surround Left), SR
(page 21). (Surround Right), S (Surround (monaural or
the surround components obtained by Pro
4 MPEG: Lights up when MPEG signals are
Logic processing)).
input.
Example:
Note Recording format (Front /Surround): 3/2
Only the front 2 channels are compatible with Output channel: Surround speakers absent
MPEG format. Multi channel surround sound is Sound Field: AUTO DEC.
downmixed and output from the front 2 channels.
5 Tuner indicators: Lights up when using the
L C R
receiver to tune in radio stations, etc. See
pages 30–34 for tuner operations.
SL SR
Note
“RDS” only appears for models of area code
CEL, CEK only.
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0 LFE : Lights up when the disc being
played back contains the LFE (Low setting you want.
Frequency Effect) channel and when the The setting is entered automatically.
sound of the LFE channel signal is actually Initial settings
being reproduced.
qa SW: Lights up when sub woofer selection is
set to “YES” (page 18) and the audio signal is EFFECT (depends on the sound field)
output from the SUB WOOFER jacks.
qs SP. OFF: Lights up when headphones are Effect level (EFFECT)
inserted. Lets you adjust the “presence” of the current
surround effect.
Customizing sound fields Adjusting the level

parameters
By adjusting the surround parameters and the
tone characteristics of the front speakers, you The LEVEL menu contains parameters that let
can customize the sound fields to suit your you adjust the balance and volumes of each
particular listening situation. speaker. The settings are applied to all sound
Once you customize a sound field, the changes fields.
are stored in the memory indefinitely. You can 1 Start playing a program source
change a customized sound field any time by encoded with multi channel surround
making new adjustments to the parameters. sound.
See the tables on page 55 for the parameters
available in each sound field.
2 Press LEVEL.
The button lights up and the first parameter
is displayed.
To get the most from multi
channel surround sound 3 Press MENU or MENU to select
the parameter you want to adjust.
Position your speakers and do the procedures
described in “Multi channel surround setup”
setting you want.
starting from page 15 before you customize a
sound field. The setting is entered automatically.
continued
Adjusting the surround
parameter
The SURR menu contains parameter that let
you customize various aspects of the current
sound field. The settings are stored individually
for each sound field.
1 Start playing a program source
encoded with multi channel surround
sound.
2 Press SURR.
The button lights up and the first parameter
is displayed.
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Customizing sound field (continued) • For LFE mix level, “0 dB” outputs the full LFE
signal at the mix level determined by the
recording engineer.
Initial settings • To mute the sound of the LFE channel from the
Parameter Initial setting sub woofer, select “OFF”. However, the low
L R BAL. L/R XXX* BALANCE frequency sounds of the front, center, or
surround speakers are output from the sub
CTR XXX dB* 0 dB woofer according to the settings made for each
SUR.L. XXX dB* 0 dB speaker in the speaker setup (pages 15–18).
SUR.R. XXX dB* 0 dB
S.W. XXX dB* 0 dB Dynamic range compressor ( D. RANGE
L.F.E. XXX dB 0 dB COMP. XXX)
D. RANGE COMP. XXX OFF Lets you compress the dynamic range of the
sound track. This may be useful when you want
* The parameters can be adjusted separately for to watch movies at low volumes late at night.
MULTI CH IN (STR-DE585 and STR-DE485 only). We recommend using the “MAX” setting.
Front balance ( L R BAL. L/R XXX) • To reproduce the sound track with no
compression, select “OFF”.
Lets you adjust the balance between front left
and right speakers. • To reproduce the sound track with the dynamic
range intended by the recording engineer, select
Center level (CTR XXX dB) “STD”.
Lets you adjust the level of the center speaker. • To compress the dynamic range in small steps
to achieve the sound you desire, select “0.1”–
Surround left level (SUR.L. XXX dB) “0.9”.
Lets you adjust the level of the surround left • To reproduce a dramatic compression of the
speaker. dynamic range, select “MAX”.
Surround right level (SUR.R. XXX dB) Note
Lets you adjust level of the surround right Dynamic range compression is possible with Dolby
speaker. Digital sources only.
Sub woofer level (S.W. XXX dB)

Lets you adjust the level of the sub woofer.
LFE (Low Frequency Effect) mix
level (L.F.E. XXX dB)
Lets you attenuate the level of the LFE (Low
Frequency Effect) channel output from the sub
woofer without effecting the level of the bass
frequencies sent to the sub woofer from the
front, center or surround channels via the
Dolby Digital or DTS bass redirection
circuitry.
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Adjusting the bass and treble
The BASS +/– and TREBLE +/– button lets
you adjust the tone (bass or treble) of the front
speakers for optimum sound. You can adjust
the tone for each separate sound field.
1 Start playing a program source
encoded with multi channel surround
sound.
2 Press BASS +/– or TREBLE +/– to
adjust the tone.
The setting is stored automatically.

Initial settings
BASS 0 dB
TREB. 0 dB
BASS (Bass)
Lets you adjust the bass tone.
TREB. (Treble)
Lets you adjust the treble tone.
Resetting customized sound

fields to the factory settings
1 If the power is on, press ?/1 to turn off

the power.
2 Hold down MODE and press ?/1.
“SF. CLR.” appears in the display and all
sound fields are reset at once.
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Receiving Broadcasts
Notes
Before receiving broadcasts, make sure you • Do not press any button on the receiver or supplied
have connected FM and AM antennas to the remote during autobetical operation.
receiver (page 7). • If you move to another area, repeat this procedure
to store stations in your new area.
• For details on tuning the stored stations, see page
32.
Storing FM stations • If you move the antenna after storing stations with
this procedure, the stored settings may no longer be
automatically valid. If this happens, repeat this procedure to store
the stations again.
(AUTOBETICAL)
(Models of area code CEL, CEK only)
Direct tuning
This function lets you store up to 30 FM and
You can enter a frequency of the station you
FM RDS stations in alphabetical order without
want directly by using the numeric buttons on the
redundancy. Additionally, it only stores the
supplied remote. For details on the buttons used
stations with the clearest signals.
in this section, see pages 38–44 for remote
If you want to store FM or AM stations one by RM-PP506 and pages 45–48 for remote
one, see “Presetting radio stations” on page 32. RM-U306.
1 Press ?/1 to turn off the receiver. 1 Press TUNER on the remote.
2 Hold down MEMORY and press ?/1 to The last received station is tuned in.
turn the receiver back on.
2 Press FM* or AM* to select the FM or
“AUTO-BETICAL SELECT” appears in AM band.
the display and the receiver scans and stores
all the FM and FM RDS stations in the 3 Press D. TUNING on the remote.
broadcast area. 4 Press the numeric buttons to enter the
For RDS stations, the tuner first checks for frequency.
stations broadcasting the same program, Example 1: FM 102.50 MHz
then stores only the one with the clearest
signal. The selected RDS stations are sorted 1 b 0 b 2 b 5 b 0
alphabetically by their Program Service
Example 2: AM 1350 kHz
name, then assigned a 2-character preset (You don’t have to enter the last “0” when the
code. For more details on RDS, see page 33. tuning scale is set to 10 kHz.)
Regular FM stations are assigned
2-character preset codes and stored after the 1 b 3 b 5 b 0
RDS station.
When done, “FINISH” appears in the If you cannot tune in a station and the
display momentarily and the receiver entered numbers flash
returns to the normal operation. Make sure you’ve entered the right
frequency. If not, repeat steps 3 and 4.
If the entered numbers still flash, the
frequency is not used in your area.
* For models of area code CEL, CEK: FM/AM.
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5 If you’ve tuned in an AM station, adjust Automatic tuning
the direction of the AM loop antenna for
optimum reception.
If you don’t know the frequency of the station
6 Repeat steps 2 to 5 to receive another you want, you can let the receiver scan all
station. available stations in your area.
Tips 1 Press TUNER.
• If you do not remember the precise frequency, press The last received station is tuned in.
TUNING + or TUNING – after entering the value
close to the frequency you want. The receiver
automatically tunes in the station you want. If the
2 Press FM** or AM** to select the FM or
AM band.
frequency seems to be higher than the entered value,
press TUNING +, and if the frequency seems to be 3 Press TUNING + or TUNING –.
lower than the entered value, press TUNING –.
Press TUNING + to scan from low to high;
• If “STEREO” flashes in the display and the FM
stereo reception is poor, press FM MODE to change press TUNING – to scan from high to low.
to monaural (MONO). You will not be able to enjoy The receiver stops scanning whenever a
the stereo effect, but the sound will be less distorted. station is received.
To return to stereo mode, press FM MODE again.
When the receiver reaches either end of
The tuning scale differs depending on the area code the band
as shown in the following table. For details on area
codes, see page 4. Scanning is repeated in the same direction.
4 To continue scanning, press TUNING +
Area code FM AM or TUNING – again.
U, CA 100 kHz 10 kHz*
AU, SP, CEL, CEK, TW 50 kHz 9 kHz ** For models of area code CEL, CEK: FM/AM.
E2/E3, MX, AR 50 kHz 9 kHz*
* The AM tuning scale can be changed (page 53). Preset tuning

After you have tuned in stations using Direct
Tuning or Automatic Tuning, you can preset
them to the receiver. Then you can tune in any
of the stations directly by entering its 2-
character preset code using the supplied
remote. Up to 30 FM or AM stations can be
preset. The receiver will also scan all the
stations that you have preset.
Before tuning to preset stations, be sure to
preset them by performing steps on “Presetting
radio stations” (page 32).
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Preset tuning (continued) Tuning to preset stations
You can tune the preset stations by either of the
Presetting radio stations following two ways.
Scanning the preset stations
1 Press TUNER.
The last received station is tuned in. 1 Press TUNER.
The last received station is tuned in.
2 Tune in the station that you want to
preset using Direct Tuning (page 30) or 2 Press PRESET TUNING +* or PRESET
Automatic Tuning (page 31). TUNING –* repeatedly to select the
preset station you want.
3 Press MEMORY. Each time you press the button, the receiver
“MEMORY” appears in the display for a few
tunes in one preset station at a time, in the
seconds.
corresponding order and direction as
Do steps 4 to 6 before “MEMORY” goes out. follows:
4 Press SHIFT to select a memory page nA1˜A2˜...˜A0˜B1˜B2˜...˜B0N
(A, B or C).
Each time you press SHIFT, the letter “A”, nC0˜...C2˜C1N
“B”, or “C” appears in the display.
* For models of area code CEL, CEK: PRESET/PTY
5 Press PRESET TUNING +* or PRESET SELECT + or PRESET/PTY SELECT –.
TUNING –* to select a preset number.
If “MEMORY” goes out before you press Using the preset codes
the preset number, start again from step 3. Use the supplied remote to perform the
6 Press MEMORY again to store the following operations. For details on the buttons
station. used in this section, see pages 38-44 for remote
If “MEMORY” goes out before you can RM-PP506 and pages 45-48 for remote
store the station, start again from step 3. RM-U306.
7 Repeat steps 2 to 6 to preset another 1 Press TUNER on the remote.

station. The last received station is tuned in.
* For models of area code CEL, CEK: PRESET/ 2 Press SHIFT to select a memory page
PTY SELECT + or PRESET/PTY SELECT –. (A, B, or C), then press the preset
number of the station you want using
To change a preset number to the numeric buttons.
another station
Do steps 1 to 6 to preset a new station to the
number.
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Notes
Using the Radio Data • If there is an emergency announcement by
government authorities, “ALARM” flashes in the
System (RDS) display.
• When the message consists of 9 characters or more,
the message scrolls across the display.
(Models of area code CEL, CEK only) • If a station does not provide a particular RDS
This receiver also allows you to use RDS service, “NO XXX” (such as “NO PTY”) appears in
(Radio Data System), which enables radio the display.
stations to send additional information along
with the regular program signal. You can use Scanning preset stations by
the following convenient RDS features: program type
– Displaying RDS information You can tune in preset stations according to a
– Scanning preset stations by program type program type that you specify. The receiver
Note that RDS is operable only for FM scans for stations in its preset memory currently
stations.* broadcasting the specified program type.
* Not all FM stations provide RDS service, nor do
they provide the same types of services. If you are
1 Press PTY.
not familiar with the RDS services in your area, 2 Press PRESET/PTY SELECT + or
check with your local radio stations for details. PRESET/PTY SELECT – to select the
program type.
Receiving RDS broadcasts See the table below for the information on
each program type.
Simply select a station on the FM band
using direct tuning (page 30), automatic 3 Press PTY.
tuning (page 31), or preset tuning (page 31). While the receiver is scanning stations,
When you tune in a station that provides RDS “SEARCH” and the programme type are
services, the RDS indicator lights up and the displayed alternately.
program station name normally appears in the When the receiver finds a station, the
display. receiver stops scanning. When the receiver
could not find any preset stations currently
Note
broadcasting the specified program type,
RDS may not work properly if the station you tuned
to is not transmitting the RDS signal properly or if the “NO PTY” appears in the display.
signal strength is weak.
continued
Displaying RDS information
While receiving an RDS station, press

DISPLAY.
Each time you press the button, RDS
information on the display changes cyclically
as follows:
Program Station name t Frequency t
Program Type indicationa) t
Radio Text indicationb) t Current Time
indication (in 24-hour system) t Sound field
currectly applied
a) Type of program being broadcast (page 34).
b) Text messages sent by the RDS station.
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Using the Radio Data System (RDS) Program type Description
(continued) indication
PHONE IN Programs where members of the
Description of program types public express their views by
phone or in a public forum
Program type Description
TRAVEL Programs about travel. Not for
indication
announcements that are located by
NEWS News programs TP/TA
AFFAIRS Topical programs that expand LEISURE Programs on recreational activities
on current news such as gardening, fishing,
INFO Programs offering information on cooking, etc.
a wide spectrum of subjects, JAZZ Jazz programs
including consumer affairs and
COUNTRY Country music programs
medical advice
NATION M Programs featuring the popular
SPORT Sports programs
music of the country or region
EDUCATE Educational programs, such as
OLDIES Programs featuring oldies music
“how-to” and advice programs
FOLK M Folk music programs
DRAMA Radio plays and serials
DOCUMENT Investigative features
CULTURE Programs about national or
regional culture, such as language NONE Any programs not defined above
and social concerns
SCIENCE Programs about the natural
sciences and technology
VARIED Other types of programs such as
celebrity interviews, panel games,
and comedy
POP M Popular music programs
ROCK M Rock music programs
EASY M Easy Listening
LIGHT M Instrumental, vocal, and choral
music
CLASSICS Performances of major orchestras,
chamber music, opera, etc.
OTHER M Music that does not fit into any
categories above, such as Rhythm
& Blues and Reggae
WEATHER Weather information
FINANCE Stock market reports and trading,
etc.
CHILDREN Programs for children
SOCIAL Programs about people and the
things that affect them
RELIGION Programs of religious content
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Other Operations
4 Press ENTER.
Naming preset stations 5 Repeat steps 2 to 4 to assign index
name for another station or program
and program sources source.
You can enter a name (index name) of up to 8 Note

(Models of area code CEL, CEK only)
characters for preset stations and program
You cannot change the name of an RDS station.
sources. These names (for example, “VHS”)
appear in the receiver’s display when a station
or program source is selected. Note that no Recording
more than one name can be entered for each
preset station or program source. Before you begin, make sure you’ve connected
This function is useful for distinguishing all components properly.
components of the same kind. For example,
two VCRs can be specified as “VHS” and
“8MM”, respectively. It is also handy for
Recording on an audio tape
identifying components connected to jacks or MiniDisc
meant for another type of component, for You can record on a cassette tape or MiniDisc
example, a second CD player connected to the
Other Operations
using the receiver. See the operating
MD/TAPE jacks. instructions of your cassette deck or MD deck
1 To name a preset station if you need help.
Press TUNER. 1 Select the component to be recorded.
The last station you received is tuned in.
If you are not familiar with how to tune in 2 Prepare the component for playing.
preset stations, see “Tuning to preset For example, insert a CD into the CD
stations” on page 32. player.
To name a program source 3 Insert a blank tape or MD into the

Select the program source (component) recording deck and adjust the
to be named. recording level, if necessary.
2 Press NAME. 4 Start recording on the recording deck,

then start playback on the playback
3 Create an index name by using MENU + component.
or MENU – and MENU or MENU :
Notes
Press MENU + or MENU – to select a • Sound adjustments do not affect the signal output
character, then press MENU to move the from the MD/TAPE OUT jacks.
cursor to the next position. • When MULTI CH IN is selected, the analog audio
signals of the current function is output from the
To insert a space REC OUT jack (STR-DE585 and STR-DE485
Press MENU + or MENU – until a blank only).
space appears in the display.
continued
If you’ve made a mistake
Press MENU or MENU repeatedly
until the character to be changed flashes,
then press MENU + or MENU – to select
the right character.
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Recording (continued)
Using the Sleep Timer
Recording on a video tape You can set the receiver to turn off
automatically at a specified time.
You can record from a VCR, a TV, a DVD
player or an LD player using the receiver. You Press SLEEP on the front panel (STR-
can also add audio from a variety of audio DE485E only) or on the remote while the
sources when editing a video tape. See the power is on.
operating instructions of your VCR or LD Each time you press the button, the display
player if you need help. changes cyclically as follows:
2-00-00 t 1-30-00 t 1-00-00 t 0-30-00
1 Select the program source to be t OFF
recorded.
The display dims after you have specified the
2 Prepare the component for playing. time.
For example, insert the laser disc you want
to record into the LD player. Tips
• You can freely specify the time. After pressing
3 Insert a blank video tape into the VCR SLEEP, specify the time you want using the MENU
(VIDEO 1) for recording. / or MENU +/– on the receiver. The sleep
time changes in 1 minute intervals. You can specify
4 Start recording on the recording VCR, up to 5 hours.
then start playing the video tape or • To check the remaining time before the receiver
laser disc you want to record. turns off, press SLEEP. The remaining time
appears in the display.
Tip
You can record the sound from any audio source onto
a video tape while copying from a video tape or laser
disc. Locate the point where you want to start
Adjustments using the SET
recording from another audio source, select the
program source, then start playback. The audio from UP button
that source will be recorded onto the audio track of
the video tape instead of the audio from the original The SET UP button allows you to make the
medium. To resume audio recording from the original following adjustments.
medium, select the video source again.
Notes 1 Press SET UP.
• Make sure to make both digital and analog
connections to the VIDEO 2 and DVD/LD inputs.
2 Press MENU or MENU to select
the parameter you want to adjust.
Analog recording is not possible if you make only
digital connections. 3 Press MENU + or MENU – to select the
• When MULTI CH IN is selected analog audio setting you want.
signals of the current function is output from the
REC OUT jacks (STR-DE585 and STR-DE485 The setting is entered automatically.
only). 4 Repeat steps 2 and 3 until you have set
all of the parameters that follow.
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Initial settings
C.MODE.AVX AV2
PRO LOGIC * II MOVIE
* STR-DE585 only
x Selecting the command mode of the

remote (C.MODE.AVX)
Lets you select the command mode of the
remote. Change the command mode when you
use 2 Sony receivers in the same room.
x 2ch decode mode ( PRO LOGIC )

Lets you specify the type of decoding for the 2
channel source. This receiver incorporates with
Dolby Pro Logic II which has movie mode and
music mode, and the receiver can reproduce the
Other Operations
2 channel sound in 5.1 channel through Dolby
Pro Logic II.
• When set to “DOLBY PL”, the receiver
performs the Pro logic decoding. The source
recorded in 2 channel is decoded into 4
channels.
• When set to “II MOVIE”, the receiver
performs the Pro Logic II movie mode
decoding. This setting is ideal for the movies
encoded in Dolby Surround. Besides, this
mode can reproduce the sound in 5.1 channel
when watching the videos of old movies or
in the dubbed language.
• When set to “II MUSIC”, the receiver
performs the Pro Logic II music mode
decoding. This setting is ideal for the normal
stereo sources, such as CDs.
Note
Dolby Pro Logic II does not function for DTS or
MPEG format signals.
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Operations Using the Remote RM-PP506
For STR-DE585 area code CA only

You can use the remote RM-PP506 to operate
Remote button
the components in your system. description
Before you use your SLEEP AV ? / 1

?/1
USE MODE SYSTEM

remote VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 VIDEO 3
STANDBY
DVD/LD TV/SAT
AUX MD/TAPE CD/SACD TUNER PHONO

Inserting batteries into the
remote MONITOR
AV1
1
AV2
2
3RD
3
2ND ROOM
(SOURCE)
Insert R6 (size-AA) batteries with the + and – TV/VIDEO INPUT MODE

4 5 6
properly oriented in the battery compartment. SEARCH AUDIO
MODE SPLIT
When using the remote, point it at the remote 7 8 9
WIDE ANT
sensor g on the receiver. CLEAR SHIFT ENTER TV/VTR
– /– – >10 0 DISC
D.TUNING /11 /10 /12 JUMP
– SUB CH + POSITION SWAP
m M . >
D. SKIP/
– VOL + MUTING P IN P CH/PRESET
n N X x
SOUND FIELD
AUTO DEC MODE 2CH PRESET
AV TEST NIGHT EQ/ MULTI/2CH

DISPLAY TONE MODE TONE A. DIRECT
TITLE/ AV ON
GUIDE MENU SCREEN MUTING
Tip MASTER
MAIN VOL
Under normal conditions, the batteries should last for MENU
ENTER/
about 6 months. When the remote no longer operates EXEC
EXIT/
the receiver, replace all batteries with new ones. RETURN
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.
The tables below show the settings of each
button.
Remote Operations Function
Button
SLEEP Receiver Activates the sleep
function and the duration
which the receiver turns
off automatically.
?/1 Receiver Turns the receiver on or off.
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Remote Operations Function Remote Operations Function
Button Button
VIDEO 1 Receiver To watch VCR. NIGHT Receiver Press to select NIGHT
(VTR mode 3) MODE MODE.
VIDEO 2 Receiver To watch VCR. EQ/ Receiver EQ ON/OFF.
(VTR mode 1) TONE
VIDEO 3 Receiver To watch VCR. MULTI/ Receiver Selects MULTI CH IN.
(VTR mode 2) 2CH A.
DVD/LD Receiver To watch DVD or laser DIRECT
disc. ON Receiver To display the menus of
TV/SAT Receiver To watch TV programs SCREEN the receiver on the TV
or satellite receiver. screen.
AUX Receiver To listen to an audio MUTING Receiver Mutes the sound from the
equipment. receiver.
MD/TAPE Receiver To listen to Minidisc U/u Receiver Selects a menu item.

or audio tape. I/i Receiver Makes adjustment or
CD/SACD Receiver To listen to compact disc. change the setting.
TUNER Receiver To listen to radio MAIN Receiver Press this button

programs. MENU repeatedly to select one
of the four cursor modes:
PHONO Receiver To listen to turntable. SURR, LEVEL, SET UP
INPUT Receiver Selects input mode for and NAME.

MODE your digital components. MASTER Receiver Adjusts the master
AUDIO Receiver To assign the audio input VOL +/– volume of the receiver.
SPLIT for each function. AV ?/1 TV/VCR/ Turns the audio and
SHIFT Receiver Press repeatedly to select CD player/ video components on or
a memory page for VCD player/ off.
presetting radio stations LD player/
or tuning to preset DVD player/
stations. MD deck/
D.TUNING Receiver Tuner station direct key- DAT deck
in-mode. SYSTEM Receiver/TV/ Turns off the receiver and
AUTO DEC Receiver Selects AUTO STANDBY VCR/Satellite other Sony audio/video
DECODING mode. (Press tuner/ components.
AV ?/1 CD player/
MODE +/– Receiver Selects sound field mode. and ?/1 VCD player/
2CH Receiver Selects 2CH mode. at the LD player/
same time) DVD player/
PRESET Receiver Selects preset sound field
MD deck/
(e.g. Cinema Studio
DAT deck/
EX A, B, C)
Tape deck
TEST Receiver Press to output test tone.
TONE
continued
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Remote Button Description Remote Operations Function
(continued) Button
D.SKIP / Receiver Scans and selects preset
Remote Operations Function CH/ stations.
Button
PRESET TV/VCR/ Selects preset channels.
0–9 Receiver Use with “SHIFT” button +/– Satellite tuner
to select tuner preset
CD player/ Skips discs (multi-disc
station numeric input
VCD player/ changer only).
during DIRECT
DVD player/
TUNING or MEMORY
MD deck
mode.
N VCR/ Starts play.
CD player/ Selects track numbers.
CD player/
VCD player/ 0 selects track 10.
VCD player/
LD player/
LD player/
MD deck/
DVD player/
DAT deck
MD deck/
TV/VCR/ Selects channel numbers. DAT deck/
Satellite tuner Tape deck
ENTER TV/VCR/ After selecting a channel, X VCR/ Pauses play or record.
Satellite tuner/ disc or track using the CD player/ (Also starts recording
VCD player/ numeric buttons, press to VCD player/ with components in
LD player/ enter the value. LD player/ record standby.)
MD deck/ DVD player/
DAT deck/ MD deck/
Tape deck DAT deck/
>10 CD player/ Selects track numbers Tape deck
VCD player/ over 10. x VCR/ Stops play.
LD player/ CD player/
MD deck/ VCD player/
Tape deck LD player/
m/M CD player/ Searches tracks DVD player/
VCD player/ (forward or backward). MD deck/
DVD player/ DAT deck/
Tape deck
VCR/ Fastforwards or
LD player/ rewinds. AV TV/VCR/ Selects information
MD deck/ DISPLAY VCD player/ displayed on the TV
DAT deck/ LD player/ screen.
Tape deck DVD player
./> VCR/ Skips tracks. TITLE/ VCR/Satellite Displays title and guide.
CD player/ GUIDE tuner/
VCD player/ DVD player
LD player/ AV VCR/Satellite Displays menu.
DVD player/ MENU tuner/
MD deck/ DVD player
DAT deck/
Tape deck U/u/I/i VCR/Satellite Selects a menu item.
tuner/
DVD player
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Button Button
ENTER/ VCR/Satellite Enters the selection. MUTING TV Mutes the sound from
EXEC tuner/ (with TV.
DVD player PAUSE)
EXIT/ VCR/Satellite Returns to the previous P IN P* TV Activates the picture-in-
RETURN tuner/ menu or exits the menu. picture function.
DVD player USE Remote Use to program the
n Tape deck Starts play on the reverse MODE remote.
side. AV 1 Remote Selects the mode of the
ANT VCR Selects output signal remote.
TV/ VTR from aerial terminal: TV AV 2
signal or VCR program.
3RD
DISC CD player/ Selects discs (multi-disc
VCD player changer only). 2ND ROOM
O VCD player Press to go back to the SOURCE Remote Selects 2ND AV output.
previous menu.
TV/ TV/VCR Selects input signal: TV * Only for Sony TVs with the picture-in-picture
function.
VIDEO input or video input.
-/-- TV/VCR Selects the channel
entry mode, either one Notes
or two digit. • Some functions explained in this section may not

work depending on the model of the receiver.
SEARCH DVD player Selects searching mode. • The above explanation is intended to serve as an
MODE example only.
CLEAR DVD player Press if you made a Therefore, depending on the component the above
mistake when you press operation may not be possible or may operate
the number button. differently than described.
• The VIDEO 3, TV/SAT, AUX, PHONO, AUDIO
MONITOR TV Press to activate TV
SPLIT, NIGHT MODE, EQ/TONE, ON SCREEN,
control buttons. Press /10, /11, /12, 3RD, 2ND ROOM and SOURCE
again to restore original functions are not available for set operation.
category.
WIDE TV Selects the wide picture
mode. Selecting the mode of the
JUMP TV Toggles between the
previous and the current remote
channels.
SUB TV Selects preset channels Set the remote mode using the USE MODE
CH+/–* for the small picture. button and the remote mode buttons.
POSITION* TV Changes the position of Selecting the command mode
the small picture.
You can switch the command mode (AV1 or
SWAP* TV Swaps the small and
AV2) of the remote. If the command mode of
the large picture.
the receiver and the remote is different, you
VOL TV Adjusts the volume of the cannot use the remote to operate the receiver.
+/–* TV.
Press 1 (AV1) (or 2 (AV2)) while pressing
down USE MODE
The indicator lights once (twice for AV2) , then
the command mode switches.
continued
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Selecting the mode of the remote 3 Press the numeric buttons to enter the
(continued) numeric code (or one of the codes if
more than one code exists)
To check the mode of the remote corresponding to the component and
Press USE MODE. You can check the remote the maker of the component you want
by the indicator. to control.
Mode Indicator lights
See the tables on pages 43 and 44 for
information on the numeric code(s)
AV1 once
corresponding to the component and the
AV2 twice maker of the component (the first digit and
the last two digits of the numeric code
To reset the remote to factory correspond to the category and the maker’s
settings code respectively.)
Press =/1, AV =/1, and MASTER VOL – at 4 Press ENTER.

the same time. Once the numeric code has been verified,
The indicator lights 3 times, then goes off. the indicator slowly flashes twice and the
remote automatically exits the programming
mode.
Programming the remote 5 Repeat steps 1 to 4 to control other
components.
You can program the remote to control non-
Sony components by changing the code. Once To cancel programming
the control signals have been memorized, you Press USE MODE during any step. The remote
can use those components as part of your automatically exits the programming mode.
system.
To activate the function after
Futhermore, you can also program the remote programming.
for Sony components that the remote is unable
Press the programmed button to activate the
to control. Note that the remote can only
function you want.
control components that accept infrared
wireless control signals.
If programming is unsuccessful,
Note check the following:
When you assign a component to the MONITOR • If the indicator does not light up in step 1, the
button, you can operate the programmed component batteries are weak. Replace both batteries.
without changing the function of the receiver. • If the indicator flashes 4 times in quick succession
while entering the numeric code, an error has
1 Press AV ?/1 while pressing down USE occurred. Start again from step 1.
MODE.
Notes
The indicator lights.
• The indicator turns off while a valid button is
pressed.
2 Press the function button (including • In step 2, if several function buttons are pressed,
MONITOR) for the component you want only the last pressed button is valid.
to control. • In step 3, if a function button is pressed, the new
For example, if you are going to control a function is selected and the programming
CD player, press CD/SACD. procedure returns to the beginning of step 3.
• For the numeric codes, only the first three numbers
entered are valid.
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To clear the memory of the remote To control a DAT deck
To clear all programmed and learned signals, Maker Code(s)
do the following to reset the remote to factory SONY 203
settings.
PIONEER 219
Press ?/1, AV ?/1 and MASTER VOL – at
the same time.
To control an MD deck
The indicator flashes 3 times, then goes off.
Maker Code(s)
The numeric codes corresponding to SONY 301
the component and the maker of the DENON 302
component JVC 303
Use the numeric codes in the tables below to KENWOOD 304
control non-Sony components and also Sony
components that the remote is normally unable To control a tape deck
to control. Since the remote signal that a
component accepts differs depending on the Maker Code(s)
model and year of the component, more than SONY 201, 202
one numeric code may be assigned to a DENON 204, 205
component. If you fail to program your remote KENWOOD 206, 207, 208, 209
using one of the codes, try using other codes. NAKAMICHI 210

Notes PANASONIC 216
• The numeric codes are based on the latest PHILIPS 211, 212
information available for each brand. There is a
chance, however, that your component will not PIONEER 213, 214
respond to some or all of the codes. TECHNICS 215, 216
• All of the functions on this remote may not be YAMAHA 217, 218
available when used with your particular
component.
To control an LD player
To control a CD player Maker Code(s)
Maker Code(s) SONY 601, 602, 603
SONY 101, 102, 103 PIONEER 606
DENON 104, 123
JVC 105, 106, 107 To control a video CD player
KENWOOD 108, 109, 110
Maker Code(s)
MAGNAVOX 111, 116
SONY 605
MARANTZ 116
ONKYO 112, 113, 114 continued
PANASONIC 115
PHILIPS 116
PIONEER 117
TECHNICS 115, 118, 119
YAMAHA 120, 121, 122
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Programming the remote (continued) To control a TV
Maker Code(s)
To control a VCR SONY 501

DAEWOO 504, 505, 506, 507, 515,
Maker Code(s)
544
SONY 701, 702, 703, 704, 705,
FISHER 508
706
GOLDSTAR 503, 511, 512, 515, 534,
AIWA 710, 750, 757, 758
544
AKAI 707, 708, 709, 759
GRUNDIG 517, 534
BLAUPUNKT 740
HITACHI 513, 514, 515, 544
EMERSON 711, 712, 713, 714, 715,
ITT/NOKIA 521, 522
716, 750
JVC 516
FISHER 717, 718, 719, 720
MAGNAVOX 503, 518, 544
GENERAL ELECTRIC 721, 722, 730
MITSUBISHI/MGA 503, 519, 544
GOLDSTAR 723, 753
NEC 503, 520, 544
GRUNDIG 724
PANASONIC 509, 524
HITACHI 722, 725, 729, 741
PHILIPS 515, 518
ITT/NOKIA 717
PIONEER 509, 525, 526, 540
JVC 726, 727, 728, 736
RCA/PROSCAN 510, 527, 528, 529, 544
MAGNAVOX 730, 731, 738
SAMSUNG 503, 515, 531, 532, 533,
MITSUBISHI/MGA 732, 733, 734, 735
534, 544
NEC 736
SANYO 508, 545
PANASONIC 729, 730, 737, 738, 739,
SHARP 535
740
TELEFUNKEN 523, 536, 537, 538
PHILIPS 729, 730, 731
THOMSON 530, 537, 539
PIONEER 729
TOSHIBA 535, 540, 541
RCA/PROSCAN 722, 729, 730, 731, 741,
747 ZENITH 542, 543
SAMSUNG 742, 743, 744, 745
SANYO 717, 720, 746 To control a satellite tuner or cable
SHARP 748, 749 box
TELEFUNKEN 751, 752 Maker Code(s)
TOSHIBA 747, 755, 756 SONY 801, 802, 803
ZENITH 754 JERROLD/G.I. 806, 807, 808, 809, 810,
811, 812, 813, 814
PANASONIC 818
To control a DVD player
RCA 804, 805
Maker Code(s)
S. ATLANTA 815, 816, 817
SONY 401
PANASONIC 402, 406
PHILIPS 407
PIONEER 403
TOSHIBA 404
DENON 405
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Operations Using the Remote RM-U306
Except for STR-DE585 area code CA

You can use the remote RM-U306 to operate Remote button
the components in your system. description
Before you use your SLEEP
AV
?/1
?/1
remote SYSTEM
STANDBY
VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 DVD/LD
MD/TAPE CD TUNER
Inserting batteries into the
remote TOP MENU
F
DVD MENU
1 2 3
Insert R6 (size-AA) batteries with the + and – G ENTER g
4 5 6
properly oriented in the battery compartment. f O
When using the remote, point it at the remote 7 8 9
sensor g on the receiver. SHIFT D.TUNING
>10 0 ENTER
- RETURN
– CH/PRESET + TV/VIDEO
. >
ANT
TV/VTR
] m M D.SKIP
}
}
] N X x
SOUND FIELD
A.DEC MODE 2CH
TEST TONE MAIN MENU MULTI CH

MENU MUTING
Tip
MASTER
Under normal conditions, the batteries should last for VOL
about 6 months. When the remote no longer operates
the receiver, replace all batteries with new ones.
TV VOL TV CH
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.
The tables below show the settings of each

button.
Remote Operations Function
Button
SLEEP Receiver Activates the sleep
function and the duration
which the receiver turns
off automatically.
?/1 Receiver Turns the receiver on or
off.
continued
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Remote button description Remote Operations Function
(continued) Button
MASTER Receiver Adjusts the master
Remote Operations Function VOL +/– volume of the receiver.
Button
AV ?/1 TV/VCR/ Turns the audio and
VIDEO 1 Receiver To watch VCR. CD player/ video components on or
(VTR mode 3) VCD player/ off.
VIDEO 2 Receiver To watch VCR. LD player/
(VTR mode 1) DVD player/
MD deck/
DVD/LD Receiver To watch DVD or laser
DAT deck
disc.
SYSTEM Receiver/TV/ Turns off the receiver and
MD/TAPE Receiver To listen to Minidisc or
STANDBY VCR/Satellite other Sony audio/video
audio tape.
(Press AV tuner/ components
CD Receiver To listen to compact disc. ?/1 and CD player/
TUNER Receiver To listen to radio ?/1 at VCD player/
programs. the same LD player/
SHIFT Receiver Press repeatedly to select time) DVD player/
a memory page for MD deck/
presetting radio stations DAT deck/
or tuning to preset Tape deck
stations. 0-9 Receiver Use with “SHIFT” button
D.TUNING Receiver Tuner station direct key- to select tuner preset
in-mode. station numeric input
during DIRECT
A.DEC Receiver Selects AUTO
TUNING or MEMORY
DECODING mode.
mode.
MODE Receiver Selects sound field mode.
CD player/ Selects track numbers.
2CH Receiver Selects 2CH mode. VCD player/ 0 selects track 10.
TEST Receiver Press to output test tone. LD player/
TONE MD deck/
DAT deck
MAIN Receiver Press this button
MENU repeatedly to select one TV/VCR/ Selects channel numbers.
of the four cursor modes: Satellite tuner
SURR, LEVEL, SET UP >10 CD player/ Selects track numbers
and NAME. VCD player/ over 10.
MULTI CH Receiver Selects MULTI CH IN LD player/
source. MD deck/
Tape deck
MENU </> Receiver Selects a menu item.
ENTER TV/VCR/ After selecting a channel,
MENU +/– Receiver Makes adjustment or
Satellite tuner/ disc or track using the
change the setting.
LD player/ numeric buttons, press to
MUTING Receiver Mutes the sound from the MD deck/ enter the value.
receiver. DAT deck/
Tape deck
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Button Button
RETURN VCD player Go back to previous ANT VCR Selects output signal
menu. TV/VTR from the aerial terminal:
CH/ Receiver Scans and selects preset TV signal or VCR
PRESET stations. program.
+/- D.SKIP CD player/ Skips discs (multi-disc
TV/VCR/ Selects preset channel. VCD player/ changer only).
Satellite tuner DVD player/
MD deck
./> VCR/ Skips tracks.
CD player/ TOP DVD player Displays DVD title.
VCD player/ MENU
LD player/ DVD DVD player Displays DVD menu.
DVD player/ MENU
MD deck/
DAT deck/ ENTER DVD player Enters the selection.
Tape deck O DVD player Returns to the previous
m/M CD player/ Searches tracks (forward menu or exits the menu.
VCD player/ or backward) V/v/B/b DVD player Selects a menu item.
DVD player ÷ TV Selects the channel entry
VCR/ Fastforwards or rewinds. mode, either one or two
LD player/ digit
MD deck/ TV/VIDEO TV Selects input signal: TV
DAT deck/ input or video input.
Tape deck
TV VOL TV Adjusts the volume of the
N VCR/ Starts play.

+/– TV
CD player/
VCD player/ TV CH TV Selects preset TV
LD player/ +/– channels
DVD player/
MD deck/ Notes
DAT deck/ • When you press the function buttons (VIDEO 1,
Tape deck VIDEO 2, DVD/LD), the input mode of the TV
might not switch to the corresponding input mode
X VCR/ Pauses play or record.
that you want. In this case, press the TV/VIDEO
CD player/ (Also start recording
button to switch the input mode of the TV.
VCD player/ with components in
• Some functions explained in this section may not
LD player/ record standby.)
work depending on the model of the receiver.
DVD player/
• The above explanation is intended to serve as an
MD deck/
example only.
DAT deck/
Therefore, depending on the component the above
Tape deck operation may not be possible or may operate
x VCR/ Stops play. differently than described.
CD player/ • The MULTI CH function is not available for set
VCD player/ operation (STR-DE485E only).
LD player/
DVD player/
MD player/
DAT deck/
Tape deck
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To reset a button to its factory
Changing the factory setting
Repeat the above procedure.
setting of a function button
To reset all the function buttons to
If the factory settings of the FUNCTION their factory setting
buttons do not match your system components, Press ?/1, AV ?/1 and MASTER VOL – at
you can change them. For example, if you have the same time.
a tape deck and you do not have an MD deck,
you can assign the MD/TAPE button to your
tape deck.
Note that the settings of the TUNER button
cannot be changed.
1 Hold down the Function button whose
function you want to change (for
example, MD/TAPE).
2 Press the corresponding button of the
component you want to assign to the
Function button (for example, 4 – Tape
deck).
The following buttons are assigned to select
the functions:
To operate Press
CD player 1
DAT deck 2
MD deck 3
Tape deck A 4
Tape deck B 5
LD player 6
VCR (command mode VTR 1*) 7
TV 0
DSS (Digital Satellite Receiver) >10
DVD ENTER
VCD player .
* Sony VCRs are operated with a VTR 1, 2 or 3

setting. These correspond to Beta, 8mm and
VHS respectively.
Now you can use the MD/TAPE button to
control the tape deck.
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Additional Information
Troubleshooting
Precautions
If you experience any of the following
On safety difficulties while using the receiver, use this
Should any solid object or liquid fall into the cabinet, troubleshooting guide to help you remedy the
unplug the receiver and have it checked by qualified problem. Also, see “Checking the connections”
personnel before operating it any further. on page 20 to verify that the connections are
On power sources correct. Should any problem persist, consult
• Before operating the unit, check that the operating your nearest Sony dealer.
voltage is identical with your local power supply.
The operating voltage is indicated on the nameplate
at the rear of the receiver. There is no sound or only a very low-level sound
• The unit is not disconnected from the AC power no matter which component is selected.
source (mains) as long as it is connected to the wall • Check that the speakers and components are
outlet, even if the receiver itself has been turned off. connected securely and correctly.
• If you are not going to use the receiver for a long • Check that both the receiver and all components
time, be sure to disconnect the receiver from the are turned on.
wall outlet. To disconnect the AC power cord,
grasp the plug itself; never pull the cord. • Check that the MASTER VOLUME control is
not set at VOL MIN.
• (Models of area code U, CA only)
One blade of the plug is wider than the other for the • Press MUTING to cancel the muting function.
purpose of safety and will fit into the wall outlet • Check that the headphones are not connected.
only one way. If you are unable to insert the plug • The protective device on the receiver has been
fully into the outlet, contact your dealer. activated because of a short circuit (“PROTECT”
• AC power cord must be changed only at the flashes). Turn off the receiver, eliminate the
qualified service shop. short-circuit problem and turn on the power
On heat buildup again.
Although the unit heats up during operation, this is
continued
not a malfunction. If you continuously use this unit at
a large volume, the cabinet temperature of the top,
side and bottom rises considerably. To avoid burning
yourself, do not touch the cabinet.
On placement
• Place the receiver in a location with adequate
ventilation to prevent heat buildup and prolong the
life of the receiver.
• 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.
If you have any question or problem concerning your

receiver, please consult your nearest Sony dealer.
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Troubleshooting (continued) There is no sound from the active sub woofer.
There is no sound output from the SUB WOOFER
terminal depending on the sound field (page 55).
There is no sound from a specific component.
The surround effect cannot be obtained.
• Check that the component is connected correctly
to the audio input jacks for that component. Make sure the sound field function is on (press
MODE).
• Check that the cord(s) used for the connection is
(are) fully inserted into the jacks on both the Dolby Digital or DTS multi channel sound is not
receiver and the component. reproduced.
• Check that you have selected the correct • Check that the playing DVD, etc. is recorded in
component on the receiver. Dolby Digital or DTS format.
There is no sound from one of the front • When connecting the DVD player, etc. to the
speakers. digital input jacks of this receiver, check the
audio setting (settings for the audio output) of the
Connect a pair of headphones to the PHONES jack
connected component.
to verify that sound is output from the headphones
(page 21). Recording cannot be done.
If only one channel is output from the headphones, • Check that the components are connected
the component may not be connected to the correctly.
receiver correctly. Check that all the cords are fully • Select the source component with function
inserted into the jacks on both the receiver and the buttons.
component.
• Make sure that INPUT MODE is set to
If both channels are output from the headphones, “ANALOG” (page 21) before recording from a
the front speaker may not be connected to the digital component connected to the analog
receiver correctly. Check the connection of the MD/TAPE terminals.
front speaker which is not outputting any sound.
To connect an LD player via an RF demodulator.
The left and right sounds are unbalanced or
Connect the LD player to the RF demodulator,
reversed.
then connect the RF demodulator’s optical or
• Check that the speakers and components are coaxial digital output to the receiver’s jack. When
connected correctly and securely. making this connection, be sure to set INPUT
• Adjust balance parameters in the LEVEL menu. MODE manually (page 21). The receiver may not
operate correctly if INPUT MODE is set to
There is severe hum or noise.
“AUTO IN”.
• Check that the speakers and components are For details on DOLBY DIGITAL RF hookups, see
connected securely. the operating instructions supplied with your RF
• Check that the connecting cords are away from a demodulator.
transformer or motor, and at least 3 meters away
from a TV set or fluorescent light.
• Move your TV away from the audio components.
• The plugs and jacks are dirty. Wipe them with a
cloth slightly moistened with alcohol.
There is no sound or only a very low level sound
is heard from the center or/and surround
speaker.
• Make sure the sound field function is on (press
MODE).
• Select a sound field containing the word
“C.ST.EX” (pages 24).
• Adjust the speaker level (page 20).
• Make sure the center or/and surround speaker
size parameter is set to either “SMALL” or
“LARGE” (page 17).
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The FM reception is poor. There is no picture or an unclear picture appears
Use a 75-ohm coaxial cable (not supplied) to on the TV screen or monitor.
connect the receiver to an outdoor FM antenna as • Select the appropriate function on the receiver.
shown below. If you connect the receiver to an • Set your TV to the appropriate input mode.
outdoor antenna, ground it against lightning. To
• Move your TV away from the audio components.
prevent a gas explosion, do not connect the ground
wire to a gas pipe. The remote does not function.
• For RM-PP506 (STR-DE585 area code CA
Receiver only).
Outdoor FM antenna ANTENNA The VIDEO 3, TV/SAT, AUX, PHONO,
AUDIO SPLIT, NIGHT MODE, EQ/TONE,
AM ON SCREEN, /10, /11, /12, 3RD, 2ND ROOM
and SOURCE on the remote are not available
Ground wire
• For RM-U306 (STR-DE485E only)
FM
75Ω (not supplied) The MULTI CH button on the remote is not
COAXIAL
available.
• Point the remote at the remote sensor g on the
receiver.
To ground
• Check that the mode of the remote corresponds
to that of the receiver (pages 36 and 41)
Radio stations cannot be tuned in.
(RM-PP506 only).
• Check that you select AV2 as the command
• Check that the antennas are connected securely.
mode of the receiver (page 36) (RM-U306 only).
Adjust the antennas and connect an external
antenna if necessary. • Remove any obstacles in the path between the
remote and the receiver.
• The signal strength of the stations is too weak
(when tuning in with automatic tuning). Use • Replace both batteries in the remote with new
direct tuning. ones, if they are weak.
• Make sure you set the tuning interval correctly • Make sure you select the correct function on the
(when tuning in AM stations with direct tuning). remote.
• No stations have been preset or the preset • If the remote is set to operate the TV only, use
stations have been cleared (when tuning by the remote to select a source or component other
scanning preset stations). Preset the stations than TV before operating the receiver or other
(page 32). component.
• Press DISPLAY so that the frequency appears in
the display. * Models of area code CEL, CEK only.
RDS does not work.*
• Make sure that you’re tuned to an FM RDS Clearing the receiver’s memory
station.
To clear See
• Select a stronger FM station.
All memorized settings page 15
The RDS information that you want does not Customized sound fields page 27
appear.*
Contact the radio station and find out whether they
actually provide the service in question. If so, the
service may be temporarily out of order.
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1) Depending on the sound field settings and the
Specifications source, there may be no sound output.
2) Measured under the following conditions:
AUDIO POWER SPECIFICATIONS Area code Power requirements

E2/E3, AU 240 V AC, 50 Hz
POWER OUTPUT AND TOTAL SP, CEL, CEK, AR 230 V AC, 50 Hz
HARMONIC DISTORTION: TW 110 V AC, 60 Hz
With 8 ohm loads, both channels driven, from MX 120 V AC, 60 Hz
40 – 20,000 Hz; rated 80 watts per channel
minimum RMS power, with no more than Frequency response
0.09 % total harmonic distortion from 250 MULTI CH IN 10 Hz – 50 kHz
milliwatts to rated output (STR-DE485 area (STR-DE 585 and +0.5/–2 dB (with sound
code U only). STR-DE485 only), field, and tone bypassed)
CD, MD/TAPE, DVD/
LD, VIDEO 1, 2
Amplifier section
POWER OUTPUT
Models of area code U, CA Inputs (Analog)
Rated Power Output at Stereo Mode MULTI CH IN Sensitivity: 250 mV
(8 ohms 40 Hz – 20 kHz, THD 0.09 %) (STR-DE 585 and Impedance: 50 kilohms
STR-DE585*: 100 W + 100 W STR-DE485 only), S/N3): 96 dB
STR-DE485: 80 W + 80 W CD, MD/TAPE, DVD/ (A, 250 mV4))
LD, VIDEO 1, 2
Reference Power Output
(8 ohms 1 kHz, THD 0.7 %)
STR-DE585*: FRONT1):100 W/ch 3) INPUT SHORT (with sound field and tone
CENTER1): 100 W bypassed).
SURR1): 100 W/ch 4) Weighted network, input level.
STR-DE485: FRONT1): 80 W/ch
CENTER1): 80 W Inputs (Digital)
SURR1): 80 W/ch
DVD/LD (Coaxial) Sensitivity: –
* Models of area code CA only. Impedance: 75 ohms
S/N: 100 dB
Models of area code CEL,CEK (A, 20 kHz LPF)
Rated Power Output at Stereo Mode VIDEO 2 (Optical) Sensitivity: –
(8 ohms 1 kHz, THD 0.7 %)
Impedance: –
STR-DE585: 100 W + 100 W2)
STR-DE485E: 80 W + 80 W2) S/N: 100 dB
(A, 20 kHz LPF)
Reference Power Output2)
(8 ohms 1 kHz, THD 0.7 %) Outputs
STR-DE585: FRONT1):100 W/ch
CENTER1): 100 W MD/TAPE (OUT), Voltage: 250 mV
SURR1): 100 W/ch VIDEO 1 Impedance: 10 kilohms
STR-DE485E: FRONT1): 80 W/ch (AUDIO OUT)
CENTER1): 80 W SUB WOOFER Voltage: 2 V
SURR1): 80 W/ch Impedance: 1 kilohms
Models of other area code
Rated Power Output at Stereo Mode Tone
(8 ohms 1 kHz, THD 0.7 %) Gain levels: ±6 dB, 1 dB step
STR-DE485: 80 W + 80 W2)
FM tuner section
Reference Power Output2) Tuning range 87.5 - 108.0 MHz
(8 ohms 1 kHz, THD 10 %)
STR-DE485: FRONT1): 100 W/ch Antenna terminals 75 ohms, unbalanced
CENTER1): 100 W
SURR1): 100 W/ch Intermediate Frequency
10.7 MHz
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Sensitivity General
Mono: 18.3 dBf, 2.2 µV/75 ohms Power requirements
Stereo: 38.3 dBf, 22.5 µV/75 ohms
Area code Power requirements
Usable sensitivity 11.2 dBf, 1 µV/75 ohms
U, CA, MX 120 V AC, 60 Hz
S/N CEL, CEK 230 V AC, 50/60 Hz
Mono: 76 dB SP, AR 220 – 230 V AC, 50/60 Hz
Stereo: 70 dB
E2/E3 120/220/240 V AC, 50/60 Hz
Harmonic distortion at 1 kHz
TW 110 V AC, 50/60 Hz
Mono: 0.3%
Stereo: 0.5% AU 240 V AC, 50Hz
Separation 45 dB at 1 kHz
Power consumption
Frequency response 30 Hz – 15 kHz, Area code Power consumption
+0.5/–2 dB U, MX STR-DE485: 180 W
Selectivity 60 dB at 400 kHz CA STR-DE585: 300 VA
STR-DE485: 260 VA
AM tuner section CEL, CEK STR-DE585: 180 W
Tuning range STR-DE485E: 155 W
Models of area code U, CA
With 10-kHz tuning scale: 530 – 1710 kHz5) AU, SP, E2/E3, AR STR-DE485: 155 W
With 9-kHz tuning scale: 531 – 1710 kHz5) TW STR-DE485: 400 W
Models of area code E2/E3, MX, AR
With 10-kHz tuning scale: 530 – 1610 kHz5)
With 9-kHz tuning scale: 531 – 1602 kHz5) Power consumption (during standby mode)
Models of area code AU, SP, CEL, CEK, TW 0.5 W
With 9-kHz tuning scale: 531 – 1602 kHz
Dimensions 430 × 145 × 298 mm
Antenna Loop antenna (16 7/8 × 5 6/8 × 11 6/8 in.)
including projecting parts
and controls
Intermediate Frequency
450 kHz
Mass (Approx.) 7.0 kg (15lb 7 oz)
Usable sensitivity 50 dB/m (at 1,000 kHz or
999 kHz) Supplied accessories
FM wire antenna (1)
S/N 54 dB (at 50 mV/m) AM loop antenna (1)
• STR-DE585 only
Harmonic distortion 0.5 % (50 mV/m, 400 Hz) • Models of area code CA
Remote commander RM-PP506 (1)
Selectivity R6 (size-AA) batteries (2)
At 9 kHz: 35 dB • Models of area code CEL, CEK
At 10 kHz: 40 dB Remote commander RM-U306 (1)
R6 (size-AA) batteries (2)
• STR-DE485E/DE485 only
5) You can change the AM tuning scale to 9 kHz or Remote commander RM-U306 (1)
10 kHz. After tuning in any AM station, turn off R6 (size-AA) batteries (2)
the receiver. Hold down PRESET TUNING + and
press ?/1. All preset stations will be erased when
you change the tuning scale. To reset the scale to For details on the area code of the component you
10 kHz (or 9 kHz), repeat the procedure. are using, see page 4.
Video section Design and specifications are subject to change

without notice.
Inputs
Video: 1 Vp-p, 75 ohms
Outputs
Video: 1 Vp-p, 75 ohms
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Tables of settings using SURR, LEVEL, SET UP, BASS and
TREBLE buttons
You can make various settings using the LEVEL, SURR, SET UP, MENU +/–, and MENU /
buttons. The tables below show each of the settings that these buttons can make.
Press Press MENU or MENU to select Press MENU + or MENU – to select Page
SURR EFFECT depends on the sound field (15 steps) 27
LEVEL L R BAL. L/R XXX L +8 to R +8 (1 steps) 28
CTR XXX dB –10 dB to +10 dB (1 dB steps)
SUR.L. XXX dB –10 dB to +10 dB (1 dB steps)
SUR.R. XXX dB –10 dB to +10 dB (1 dB steps)
S.W. XXX dB –10 dB to +10 dB (1 dB steps)
L.F.E. XXX dB OFF, –20 dB to 0 dB (1 dB steps)
D. RANGE COMP. XXX OFF, 0.1 to 0.9 (0.1 steps), STD, MAX
SET UP L R (FRONT) LARGE, SMALL 16
C (CENTER) LARGE, SMALL, NO
SL SR (SURROUND) LARGE, SMALL, NO
SW (SUB WOOFER) S.W. XXX YES, NO
L R DIST. XX.X m between 1.0 meters and 12.0 meters
(0.1 meters steps)1)
C DIST. XX.X m between L R DIST. and 1.5 meters

SL SR DIST. XX.X m between L R DIST. and 4.5 meters

SL SR PL. XXX SIDE, MID, BEHD.
SL SR HGT. XXX HIGH, LOW
C.MODE.AVX AV1, AV2 37
PRO LOGIC 4) DOLBY PL, MOVIE, MUSIC
1) For models of area code U, CA: 3 feet to 40 feet (1 foot steps)

2) For models of area code U, CA: between L R DIST. and 5 feet (1 foot steps)
3) For models of area code U, CA: between L R DIST. and 15 feet (1 foot steps)
4) STR-DE585 only.
You can make various settings using the BASS +/– and TREBLE +/– buttons. The tables below
show each of the settings that these buttons can make.
Press To select Page
BASS +/– -6 dB to + 6 dB (1dB steps) 29
TREBLE +/– -6 dB to + 6 dB (1dB steps) 29
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Adjustable parameters for each sound field
The adjusted SURR, BASS and TREBLE parameters are stored in each sound field.
<SURR> <BASS> <TREBLE>

EFFECT
LEVEL
2CH ST. z z
AUTO DEC. z z
NORM.SURR. z z
C.ST.EX A z z z
C.ST.EX B z z z
C.ST.EX C z z z
HALL z z z
JAZZ z z z
CONCERT z z z
GAME z z z
MULTI CH IN1)
PCM 96K
The adjusted LEVEL parameters are applied to all the sound fields.
< LEVEL >
FRONT CENTER SUR.L. SUR.R. S.WOOFER LFE D.RANGE
BAL LEVEL LEVEL LEVEL LEVEL MIX2) COMP2)
2CH ST. z z z
AUTO DEC. z z z z z z z
NORM.SURR. z z z z z z z
C.ST.EX A z z z z z z z
C.ST.EX B z z z z z z z
C.ST.EX C z z z z z z z
HALL z z z z z3) z z
JAZZ z z z z z3) z z
CONCERT z z z z z3) z z
GAME z z z z z z z
MULTI CH IN1) z z z z z
PCM 96K z
1) STR-DE585 and STR-DE485 only.

2) These parameters may not operate depending on the source or adjustments. For details, see each item in
“Adjusting the level parameters” (page 27).
3) When these sound fields are selected, there is no sound output from the sub woofer if the front speaker size is
set to “LARGE”. However, sound will be output from the sub woofer if the digital input signal contains L.F.E.
signals.
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Enjoying Surround Sound Additional Information

About area codes For RM-U306 (STR-DE485E only)

starts, the following message appears in the

List of Button Locations and Reference Pages

Use this page to find the location of buttons NAME 8 (35)

1 23 4 5 6 7 8 90 qa qs qdqf qg qh qjqkqlw; waws

B Audio/video cord (not supplied)

C Video cord (not supplied)

D Optical digital cord (not supplied)

E Coaxial digital cord (not supplied)

F Monaural audio cord (not supplied)

Before you get started

Hooking Up the Components

VIDEO IN VIDEO IN VIDEO OUT VIDEO IN VIDEO OUT

* The shape of the connector varies depending on the area code.

Notes on antenna hookups

VIDEO IN VIDEO IN VIDEO OUT VIDEO IN VIDEO OUT

Hooking Up the Components

VIDEO IN VIDEO IN VIDEO OUT VIDEO IN VIDEO OUT

Note on video component

VIDEO IN VIDEO IN VIDEO OUT VIDEO IN VIDEO OUT

Hooking Up the Components

VIDEO IN VIDEO IN VIDEO OUT VIDEO IN VIDEO OUT

SPEAKERS IMPEDANCE USE 8 – 16Ω

Setting the voltage selector Connecting the AC power

Speaker system hookups

Hooking Up and Setting Up the Speaker System

Active sub woofer Front speaker Front speaker

SPEAKERS IMPEDANCE USE 8 – 16Ω

Stripped speaker cord is touching another

Hooking Up and Setting Up the Speaker System

• The sound field memorized for each

• The master volume is set to VOL MIN.

20° 1 Press SET UP.

Hooking Up and Setting Up the Speaker System

x Surround speaker distance ( SL SR

DIST. XX.X m (ft.))

Hooking Up and Setting Up the Speaker System

* These parameters are not available when

Selecting the component OPT IN Specify the digital audio

To select Press Note

Enjoying Surround Sound

x C.ST.EX C (Cinema Studio EX C) x NORM.SURR. (Normal Surround)

About Cinema Studio EX x HALL

Enjoying Surround Sound

Using only the front

a DIGITAL PRO LOGIC DTS MPEG STEREO MONO RDS MEMORY

Customizing sound fields Adjusting the level

Enjoying Surround Sound

Sub woofer level (S.W. XXX dB)

Enjoying Surround Sound

Resetting customized sound

1 If the power is on, press ?/1 to turn off

* For models of area code CEL, CEK: FM/AM.

* The AM tuning scale can be changed (page 53). Preset tuning

7 Repeat steps 2 to 6 to preset another 1 Press TUNER on the remote.

While receiving an RDS station, press