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4-238-304-51(1)
FM Stereo
FM-AM Receiver
GB
Operating Instructions
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-DE185 Serial No.
STR-DE185
© 2003 Sony Corporation
STR DE185 (GB) 4 238 304 51(1)
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WARNING WARNING This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are expose the unit to rain or moisture. designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio To prevent fire, do not cover the ventilation of the frequency energy and, if not installed and use
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Table of Contents List of Button Locations and Other Operations Reference Pages Naming preset stations and program sources ........................................... 18 Main unit ............................................... 5 Recording ............................................ 18 Using the Sleep Timer ......................... 19 Hooking Up the Components Required cords ....................................... 6 Additional Information Antenna hookups ................................... 7 P
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About This Manual Note for the supplied remote The instructions in this manual are for model The DVD button on the remote is not available. STR-DE185. Check your model number by looking at the lower right corner of the front panel. In this Inserting batteries into the manual, the illustration for area code CEL is used for illustration purposes unless stated otherwise. remote Insert R6 (size-AA) batteries with the + and – About area codes properly oriented in the battery compartment. The area cod
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List of Button Locations and Reference Pages List of Button Locations and Reference Pages Illustration number How to use this page r Use this page to find the location of buttons that are NAME 5 (18) mentioned in the text. RR Name of button/part Reference page Main unit MASTER VOLUME qj (12, 20) SHIFT wh (15) ALPHABETICAL ORDER MD/TAPE qf (8, 12) SLEEP (models of area code U) MEMORY/ENTER wf (13, 15, 4 (19) A – H 18) SPEAKERS A wj (10, 12) AM 8 (13, 14) MUTING qk (12, 20) SPEAKERS B wk (10, 12)
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Hooking Up the Components Required cords A Audio cord (not supplied) White (L) White (L) Red (R) Red (R) B Speaker cords (not supplied) (+) (+) (–) (–) 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 cord, be sure to match the color-coded pins to the appropriate jacks on the components:
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Hooking Up the Components Antenna hookups AM loop antenna (supplied) FM wire antenna* (supplied) ANTENNA AM y FM 75Ω COAXIAL + + CD MD/TAPE VIDEO 1 OUT L L B R R IM * 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. • If you have poor AM reception, connect a 6 to 15 meters (20 to 50 feet) insulated wire (not supplied) to the AM antenna terminal in addition to the
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ç ç Audio/Video component hookups Video Component Hookups VCR VCR OUTPUT T LINE L R R A A A OUT IN ANTENNA AM y FM 75Ω SPEAKERS COAXIAL CD MD/TAPE VIDEO 1 DE IN OUT IN AUDIO IN A L L B B R R IMPEDANCE USE 8-16Ω OUT IN A A A OUTPUT T INPUT O OUTPUT T LINE LINE LINE L L L R R R CD player MD or Tape deck Audio Component Hookups Note on video component hookups Use the function buttons (VIDEO 2, MD/TAPE, CD, TUNER) to select the VIDEO 1 AUDIO OUT signal. You can record this audio signal by connecting
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Hooking Up the Components Speaker system hookups Speaker A (R) Speaker A (L) B B ANTENNA AM y FM 75Ω COAXIAL CD MD/TAPE VIDEO 1 IN OUT IN AUDIO IN A A L L B B R R IMPED PE ANCE USE 8-16 -1 Ω B B E Speaker B* Speaker B* (R) (L) * If you have an additional front speaker system, connect them to the SPEAKERS B terminals. Tips • Twist the stripped ends of the cords about 15 mm (2/3 inch). Be sure to match the speaker cord to the appropriate terminal on the components: + to + and – to –. If the cords
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To avoid short-circuiting the Selecting the speaker system speakers To drive the speakers, select the speaker system as follows. The SPEAKERS indicator(s) Short-circuiting of the speakers may damage light(s) up. the receiver. To prevent this, make sure to take the following precautions when connecting the speakers. To drive Press SPEAKERS button Speaker System A A Make sure the stripped ends of each (connected to the SPEAKERS A speaker cord does not touch another terminals) speaker terminal, the
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Hooking Up the Components Caution Other hookups Make sure that the total power consumption of the component connected to the receiver’s AC OUTLET does not exceed the wattage stated on the rear panel. AC OUTLET* Do not connect high-wattage electrical home appliances such as electric irons, fans, or TVs to this outlet. AC OUTLET Note If the AC power cord is disconnected for about one week, the receiver’s entire memory will be cleared. Clearing the receiver’s memory Before using your receiver for t
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Basic Operations To Do this Mute the sound Press MUTING. Press again Selecting the component to restore the sound. The muting function is canceled Press a function button to select the component when you turn the power on you want to use. or turn the MASTER VOLUME clockwise to turn To select Press the volume up. VCR VIDEO 1 or VIDEO 2 Listen with Connect the headphones to MD or Tape deck MD/TAPE headphones the PHONES jack and set the SPEAKERS A and B buttons CD player CD to OFF. Built in tuner T
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Basic Operation/Receiving Broadcasts Receiving Broadcasts Notes Before receiving broadcasts, make sure you • Do not press any button on the receiver or supplied remote during autobetical operation. have connected FM and AM antennas to the • If you move to another area, repeat this procedure receiver (page 7). to store stations in your new area. • For details on tuning the stored stations, see page 15. Storing FM stations • If you move the antenna after storing stations with this procedure, the s
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Direct Tuning (continued) Automatic tuning 5 If you’ve tuned in an AM station, adjust If you don’t know the frequency of the station the direction of the AM loop antenna for you want, you can let the receiver scan all optimum reception. available stations in your area. 6 Repeat steps 2 to 5 to receive another 1 Press TUNER. station. The last received station is tuned in. Tips 2 Press FM or AM to select the FM or AM • If you do not remember the precise frequency, press band. TUNING/CHAR + or TUN
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Receiving Broadcasts Presetting radio stations Tuning to preset stations You can tune the preset stations by either of the 1 Press TUNER. following two ways. The last received station is tuned in. Scanning the preset stations 2 Tune in the station that you want to preset using Direct Tuning (page 13) or 1 Press TUNER. Automatic Tuning (page 14). The last received station is tuned in. 3 Press MEMORY/ENTER. 2 Press PRESET TUNING +* or PRESET “MEMORY” appears in the display for a TUNING –* repeated
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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
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Receiving Broadcasts Description of program types Program type Description indication Program type Description LEISURE Programs on recreational activities indication such as gardening, fishing, NEWS News programs cooking, etc. AFFAIRS Topical programs that expand on JAZZ Jazz programs current news COUNTRY Country music programs INFO Programs offering information on a NATION M Programs featuring the popular wide spectrum of subjects, music of the country or region including consumer affairs and O
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Other Operations 4 Press MEMORY/ENTER. Naming preset stations 5 Repeat steps 2 to 4 to assign index name for another station or program and program sources source. Note You can enter a name (index name) of up to 8 (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 Recording or program source is selected. Note that no more than one nam
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Other Operations Recording on a video tape Using the Sleep Timer You can record from a VCR, a TV, or an LD player using the receiver. You can also add You can set the receiver to turn off audio from a variety of audio sources when automatically at a specified time. editing a video tape. See the operating Press SLEEP on the front panel (except instructions of your VCR or LD player if you for models of area code CEL, CEK) or on need help. the remote while the power is on. 1 Select the program so
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Additional Information On cleaning Clean the cabinet, panel and controls with a soft cloth Precautions slightly moistened with a mild detergent solution. Do not use any type of abrasive pad, scouring powder or solvent such as alcohol or benzine. On safety Should any solid object or liquid fall into the cabinet, If you have any question or problem concerning your unplug the receiver and have it checked by qualified receiver, please consult your nearest Sony dealer. personnel before operating it
