FM Stereo FM-AM Receiver: STR-DE985 STR-DE885

4-238-488-12(2)
FM Stereo
FM-AM Receiver
Operating Instructions
Owners 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-DE985/DE885
Serial No.
STR-DE985
STR-DE885
2002 Sony Corporation
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WARNING
To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not
expose the unit to rain or moisture.
To prevent fire, do not cover the ventilation of the
apparatus with newspapers, table-cloths, curtains, etc.
And dont place lighted candles on the apparatus.
To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not place objects
filled with liquids, such as vases, on the apparatus.
Dont throw away the battery with
general house waste, dispose of it
correctly as chemical waste.
Do not install the appliance in a confined space, such
as a bookcase or built-in cabinet.
For customers in the United States
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

Increase the separation between the equipment and
receiver.
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit
different from that to which the receiver is
connected.
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV
technician for help.
CAUTION
You are cautioned that any changes or modification

not expressly approved in this manual could void
your authority to operate this equipment.
Note to CATV system installer:
This reminder is provided to call CATV system

installers attention to Article 820-40 of the NEC that
provides guidelines for proper grounding and, in
particular, specifies that the cable ground shall be
connected to the grounding system of the building, as
close to the point of cable entry as practical.
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.
For customers in the United States and
Canada
This symbol is intended to alert the

user to the presence of uninsulated
dangerous voltage within the
products enclosure that may be of
sufficient magnitude to constitute a
risk of electric shock to persons.
This symbol is intended to alert the
user to the presence of important
operating and maintenance (servicing)
instructions in the literature
accompanying the appliance.
WARNING
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This equipment has been tested and found to comply

with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant
to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are
designed to provide reasonable protection against
harmful interference in a residential installation. This
equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio
frequency energy and, if not installed and used in
accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful
interference to radio communications. However, there
is no 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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ENERGY STAR is a U.S. registered

mark.
As an ENERGY STAR partner, Sony
Corporation has determined that this
product meets the ENERGY STAR
guidelines for energy efficiency.
This receiver incorporates Dolby* Digital and Pro
Logic Surround and the DTS** Digital Surround
System.
* Manufactured under license from Dolby
Laboratories.
Dolby, Pro Logic and the double-D symbol are
trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.
** DTS, ES and DTS Digital Surround are
registered trademarks of Digital Theater Systems,
Inc.
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Table of Contents
List of Button Locations and
Reference Pages
Main unit ............................................... 5
Receiving Broadcasts
Direct tuning ........................................ 40
Automatic tuning ................................. 40
Preset tuning ........................................ 41
Hooking Up the Components

Required cords ....................................... 6
Antenna hookups ................................... 7
Audio component hookups .................... 8
Video component hookups .................. 10
Digital component hookups ................. 11
Multi channel input hookups ............... 13
Other hookups ..................................... 14
Hooking Up and Setting Up

the Speaker System
Speaker system hookups ..................... 17
Performing initial setup operations ..... 19
Multi channel surround setup .............. 19
Checking the connections .................... 25
Basic Operations
Selecting the component ..................... 26
Listening to the sound in
another room1) ............................... 28
Changing the display ........................... 28
Enjoying Surround Sound

Automatically decoding the input
audio signal ................................... 29
Selecting a sound field ........................ 29
Using only the front speakers
(2 Channel Stereo) ......................... 32
Enjoying stereo sound in multi channel
(Dolby Pro Logic ) ..................... 32
Selecting the surround back decoding
mode (SURR BACK
DECODING) ................................ 33
Understanding the multi channel
surround displays .......................... 34
Customizing sound fields .................... 35
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Other Operations
Naming preset stations and program
sources ........................................... 42
Recording ............................................ 42
Using the Sleep Timer ......................... 43
Adjustments using the CUSTOMIZE
button ............................................ 44
CONTROL A1 control system ......... 46
Operations Using the Remote

RM-PG4111) and RM-PP4112)
Before you use your remote ................ 48
Remote button description ................... 48
Selecting the mode of the remote ........ 52
Programming the remote ..................... 52
Learning the commands of your
components3) ................................. 55
Performing several commands in
sequence automatically
(Macro Play)3) ................................ 57
Additional Information
Precautions .......................................... 58
Troubleshooting ................................... 58
Specifications ...................................... 61
Tables of settings using SURR,
LEVEL, EQ, SET UP and
CUSTOMIZE buttons ................... 63
Adjustable parameters for each
sound field ..................................... 66
1) STR-DE985 only
2) STR-DE885 only
3) RM-PG411 only
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About This Manual
Note for the supplied remote
The instructions in this manual are for models

STR-DE985 and STR-DE885. Check your model
number by looking at the lower right corner of the
front panel. In this manual, the STR-DE985 is used
for illustration purpose unless stated otherwise. Any
difference in operation is clearly indicated in the text,
for example, STR-DE985 only.
About area codes
For RM-PG411 (STR-DE985 only)
The MPX/DUAL and 12 buttons on the remote

are not available.
For RM-PP411 (STR-DE885 only)
The AUX, SOURCE, MPX/DUAL, 12 and ON

SCREEN buttons on the remote are not
available.
The area code of the receiver you purchased is

shown on the lower portion of the rear panel (see
the illustration below).
FRONT A
TROL
II
SURROUND
CENTER
SURR BACK
EO
R
L
SPEAKERS
R
NITOR
OUT
SURR
BACK
E OUT
R
L
FRONT B
SUB
WOOFER
IMPEDANCE USE 8 16
SPEAKERS
IMPEDANCE USE 8 16
AC OUTLET
4-XXX-XXX-XX AA
Area code
Any differences in operation, according to the

area code, are clearly indicated in the text, for
example, Models of area code AA only.
Tip
The instructions in this manual describe the controls

on the receiver. You can also use the controls on the
supplied remote if they have the same or similar
names as those on the receiver. For details on the use
of your remote, see
pages 4857 for RM-PG411 (STR-DE985 only)
pages 4855 for RM-PP411 (STR-DE885 only)
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List of Button Locations and Reference Pages
Use this page to find the location of buttons that are

mentioned in the text.
CUSTOMIZE qd (42, 44, 65)

R
Name of button/part
Reference page
Main unit
EQUALIZER wj (38)
FM eh (40)
FM MODE ej (40)
FUNCTION wf (26, 59)
INPUT MODE wh (26)
IR (receptor) 5 (48, 60)
ALPHABETICAL ORDER
09
2CH wl (31, 32)
2ND ROOM (STR-DE985 only)
wd (28)
JN
AD
Jog dial ef (20, 35, 37, 38, 42,

44, 63)
LEVEL q; (25, 37, 63)
MASTER VOLUME ws (25, 58)
MEMORY el (41)
MODE (FUNCTION) wg (26)
MODE (SOUND FIELD) e; (30,
31, 59)
MULTI/2CH ANALOG DIRECT
wk (27)
MULTI CHANNEL DECODING
(indicator) qa (27)
MUTING wa (27, 58)
A. DEC ea (29, 31)

AM eg (40)
CINEMA STUDIO EX A, B, C
qf (30)
CUSTOMIZE qd (42, 44, 65)
Digital Cinema Studio (indicator)
qj (29)
DIGITAL CONCERT HALL A,
B qk (31)
DIMMER r; (28)
DISPLAY 4 (28, 60)
Display qg (28)
EI
OS
ENTER es (42)
EQ 8 (38, 64)
ON SCREEN (STR-DE985 only)

ra (10)
1234
PHONES (jack) 3 (27, 59)

PRESET TUNING +/ 6 (41,
62)
SB DEC (indicator) qh (33)
SET UP qs (20, 65)
SHIFT ek (41)
SPEAKERS A/B 2 (17, 27, 35,
58)
SURR 9 (35, 63)
SURR BACK DECODING w;
(33)
TZ
TUNING +/ 7 (40)
VIDEO 3 DIGITAL INPUT
(jack) rd (11)
VIDEO 3 INPUT (jacks) rs (10)
VIDEO SELECT INDICATOR
ql (26)
List of Button Locations and Reference Pages
Illustration number
How to use this page
BUTTON DESCRIPTIONS
?/1 (power) 1 (19, 25, 39, 62)

/ ed (20, 35, 37, 38, 42, 44,
63)
56 7 89 q;qaqsqdqf qgqhqjqkql w;wa
ws
rd
rs
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Required cords
The following cords A H are required when you hook up the components (pages 815).
A Audio cord (not supplied)
White (L)
Red (R)
White (L)
Red (R)
B Audio/video cord (not supplied)

Yellow (video)
White (L/audio)
Red (R/audio)
Yellow (video)
White (L/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
G Audio/video/control S cord (1 for models of area code U, CA) (STR-DE985 only)

Yellow (video)
Yellow (video)
White (L/audio)
Red (R/audio)
White (L/audio)
Red (R/audio)
Black (control S)
Black (control S)
H Monaural mini-plug cord (1 for models of area code U, CA) (STR-DE985 only)
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)
DIGITAL
OPTICAL
CD/
SACD
IN
ANTENNA
CTRL S
STATUS IN
SVIDEO
IN
CTRL S
OUT
SVIDEO
IN
CTRL S
OUT
SVIDEO
OUT
SVIDEO
IN
SVIDEO
OUT
CTRL S IN
COMPONENT
MD/DAT
OUT
AM
VIDEO IN
MD/DAT
IN
VIDEO IN
VIDEO OUT VIDEO IN
VIDEO OUT VIDEO IN
L
TV/SAT
IN
FM
75
DVD/LD
IN
COAXIAL
VIDEO OUT
MONITOR
PB/B Y
COAXIAL
FM wire antenna*
(supplied)
AUDIO IN
AUDIO IN
TV/SAT DVD/LD
AUDIO OUT AUDIO IN
AUDIO OUT AUDIO IN
VIDEO 2
VIDEO 1
PR/R Y
TV/SAT IN DVD/LD IN
SIGNAL GND
IN
IN
PHONO CD/SACD
OUT
IN
OUT
MD/DAT
IN
TAPE
SUB
FRONT SURROUND WOOFER
MULTI CH IN 2
L
CENTER
CENTER
R
FRONT SURROUND
SURR
BACK
SUB
WOOFER
MULTI CH IN 1
OUT
2ND ROOM
* 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.
Do not use the U SIGNAL GND terminal for
grounding the receiver.
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Audio component hookups

STR-DE985 only
MD or DAT deck
INPUT OUTPUT
LINE
LINE
L
Turntable
A
OUT
IN
DIGITAL
OPTICAL
CD/
SACD
IN
CO
ANTENNA
CTRL S
STATUS IN
SVIDEO
IN
CTRL S
OUT
SVIDEO
IN
CTRL S
OUT
SVIDEO
OUT
SVIDEO
IN
SVIDEO
OUT
CTRL S IN
COMPONENT V
MD/DAT
OUT
AM
VIDEO IN
MD/DAT
IN
VIDEO IN
VIDEO OUT VIDEO IN
VIDEO OUT VIDEO IN
L
TV/SAT
IN
FM
75
DVD/LD
IN
COAXIAL
VIDEO OUT
MONITOR
PB/B Y
COAXIAL
AUDIO IN
AUDIO IN
AUDIO OUT AUDIO IN
AUDIO OUT AUDIO IN
VIDEO 2
VIDEO 1
TV/SAT DVD/LD
PR/R Y
TV/SAT IN DVD/LD IN
SIGNAL GND
L
CENTER
CENTER
IN
OUT
IN
OUT
MD/DAT
SUB
MULTI CH IN 2
IN
OUT
OUTPUT
TAPE
IN
PHONO CD/SACD
R
FRONT SURROUND
SURR
BACK
SUB
WOOFER
MULTI CH IN 1
OUT
2ND ROOM
IN
INPUT OUTPUT
LINE
LINE
LINE
CD or SACD player
Tape deck
Note on audio component

hookups
If your turntable has a ground wire, connect it
to the U SIGNAL GND terminal.
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MD or Tape deck
LINE
LINE
L
Turntable
A
OUT
IN
DIGITAL
OPTICAL
CD/
SACD
IN
ANTENNA
MD/
TAPE
OUT
AM
MD/
TAPE
IN
SVIDEO
IN
VIDEO IN
TV/SAT
IN
FM
75
DVD/LD
IN
COAXIAL
COAXIAL
SVIDEO
IN
SVIDEO
OUT
VIDEO IN
VIDEO OUT VIDEO IN
SVIDEO
IN
VIDEO OUT VIDEO IN
SVIDEO
OUT
MONITOR
PB/B Y
PB/R Y
AUDIO IN
AUDIO IN
TV/SAT DVD/LD
AUDIO OUT AUDIO IN
AUDIO OUT AUDIO IN
VIDEO 2
VIDEO 1
COMPONENT
VIDEO OUT Y
INPUT OUTPUT
TV/SAT IN DVD/LD IN
SIGNAL GND
L
CENTER
IN
IN
OUT
PHONO CD/SACD
IN
MD/TAPE
SUB
MULTI CH IN
A
OUTPUT
LINE
L
CD or SACD player
Note on audio component

hookups
If your turntable has a ground wire, connect it
to the U SIGNAL GND terminal.
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Video component hookups

DVD or LD player
TV or satellite tuner
OUTPUT
OUTPUT
AUDIO OUT
L
R
AUDIO OUT
L
R
VIDEO
OUT
VIDEO
OUT
COMPONENT VIDEO
B
DIGITAL
OPTICAL
CD/
SACD
IN
ANTENNA
CONTROL
A1 II
CTRL S
STATUS IN
SVIDEO
IN
CTRL S
OUT
SVIDEO
IN
CTRL S
OUT
SVIDEO
OUT
SVIDEO
IN
SVIDEO
OUT
CTRL S IN
COMPONENT VIDEO
MD/DAT
OUT
AM
VIDEO IN
MD/DAT
IN
VIDEO IN
VIDEO OUT VIDEO IN
VIDEO OUT VIDEO IN
L
TV/SAT
IN
FM
75
DVD/LD
IN
COAXIAL
PB/B Y
COAXIAL
AUDIO IN
AUDIO IN
TV/SAT DVD/LD
AUDIO OUT AUDIO IN
AUDIO OUT AUDIO IN
VIDEO 2
VIDEO 1
PR/R Y
TV/SAT IN DVD/LD IN MONITOR
OUT
SURR
BACK
SIGNAL GND
L
CENTER
CENTER
IN
IN
OUT
PHONO CD/SACD
OUT
IN
TAPE
R
FRONT SURROUND
MULTI CH IN 2
OUT
SURR
BACK
SUB
WOOFER
MULTI CH IN 1
INPUT OUTPUT
INPUT OUTPUT
VIDEO
IN
VIDEO
OUT
VIDEO
IN
VIDEO
OUT
AUDIO
IN
AUDIO
OUT
AUDIO
IN
AUDIO
OUT
OUT
SUB
WOOFER
2ND ROOM PRE OUT
C
INPUT
VIDEO
IN
VCR
IN
SUB
WOOFER
FRONT SURROUND
IN
Camcorder
or video
game
IN
MD/DAT
OUT
B
To the front
panel
VIDEO OUT
MONITOR
VCR
TV monitor*
* For STR-DE985, you can display the SURR, LEVEL, EQ, SET UP and CUSTOMIZE parameters and selected
sound field by pressing ON SCREEN.
Note on video component

hookups
You can connect your TVs audio output jacks
to the TV/SAT AUDIO IN jacks on the
receiver and apply sound effects to the audio
from the TV. In this case, do not connect the
TVs video output jack to the TV/SAT 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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If you have a TV, satellite tuner, DVD player,

or LD player with COMPONENT VIDEO (Y,
B-Y, R-Y) output jacks and a monitor with
COMPONENT VIDEO input jacks, use a
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video cord (not supplied) to connect to the

receiver.
Tip
When using the S-video jacks instead of the video

jacks, your monitor must also be connected via an
S-video jack. S-video signals are on a separate bus
from the video signals and will not be output through
the video jacks.
Notes
If you make COMPONENT VIDEO connections,

nothing is displayed on the on-screen display
(STR-DE985 only).
On this receiver, the component video signals are
not compatible with S-video signals or video
signals.
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Digital component hookups
Note
You cannot connect an LD players DOLBY DIGITAL RF OUT jack directly to this units digital input jacks.
You must first convert the RF signal to either an optical or coaxial digital signal. For details, see
Troubleshooting on page 58.
TV or satellite
tuner
OUTPUT
VIDEO
OUT
Connect the digital output jacks of your DVD player and satellite tuner (etc.) to the receivers 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. For 6.1 channel surround sound, you will also need a
surround back speaker (STR-DE985) or refer page 18 (STR-DE885). You can also connect an LD
player with an RF OUT jack via an RF demodulator, like the Sony MOD-RF1 (not supplied).
AUDIO
OUT
OUTPUT
DIGITAL
OPTICAL
R
DIGITAL
OPTICAL
CD/
SACD
IN
CO
ANTENNA
CTRL S
STATUS IN
SVIDEO
IN
CTRL S
OUT
SVIDEO
IN
CTRL S
OUT
SVIDEO
OUT
SVIDEO
IN
SVIDEO
OUT
CTRL S IN
COMPONENT V
MD/DAT
OUT
AM
VIDEO IN
MD/DAT
IN
VIDEO IN
VIDEO OUT VIDEO IN
VIDEO OUT
VIDEO OUT VIDEO IN
L
TV/SAT
IN
FM
75
DVD/LD
IN
COAXIAL
COAXIAL
PB/B Y
R
AUDIO IN
AUDIO IN
TV/SAT DVD/LD
AUDIO OUT AUDIO IN
AUDIO OUT AUDIO IN
VIDEO 2
VIDEO 1
PR/R Y
TV/SAT IN DVD/LD IN
SIGNAL GND
L
CENTER
CENTER
IN
To the front
panel
MONITOR
IN
PHONO CD/SACD
OUT
IN
MD/DAT
OUT
IN
TAPE
SUB
MULTI CH IN 2
R
FRONT SURROUND
SURR
BACK
SUB
WOOFER
MULTI CH IN 1
OUT
2ND ROOM
OUTPUT
OUTPUT
DIGITAL
COAXIAL
VIDEO
OUT
AUDIO
OUT
L
DVD or LD player (etc.)
Camcorder
or video
game
D
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Connect the digital output jacks of your MD or DAT deck to the receivers digital input jack and
connect the digital input jacks of your MD or DAT deck to the receivers digital output jack. These
connections allow you to make digital recordings of TV broadcasts, etc.
MD or DAT deck
DIGITAL
INPUT OUTPUT
OPTICAL
IN
LINE
LINE
L
OUT
OUT
IN
OUT
IN
DIGITAL
OPTICAL
CD/
SACD
IN
CO
ANTENNA
CTRL S
STATUS IN
SVIDEO
IN
CTRL S
OUT
SVIDEO
IN
CTRL S
OUT
SVIDEO
OUT
SVIDEO
IN
SVIDEO
OUT
CTRL S IN
COMPONENT V
MD/DAT
OUT
AM
VIDEO IN
MD/DAT
IN
VIDEO IN
VIDEO OUT VIDEO IN
VIDEO OUT VIDEO IN
L
TV/SAT
IN
FM
75
DVD/LD
IN
COAXIAL
VIDEO OUT
MONITOR
COAXIAL
PB/B Y
R
AUDIO IN
AUDIO IN
TV/SAT DVD/LD
AUDIO OUT AUDIO IN
AUDIO OUT AUDIO IN
VIDEO 2
VIDEO 1
PR/R Y
TV/SAT IN DVD/LD IN
SIGNAL GND
L
CENTER
IN
IN
PHONO CD/SACD
OUT
IN
MD/DAT
OUT
IN
TAPE
SUB
MULTI CH IN 2
L
CENTER
R
FRONT SURROUND
SURR
BACK
SUB
WOOFER
MULTI CH IN 1
OUT
2ND ROOM
Notes
You cannot make digital recordings when the source is a multi channel digital source.
All the OPTICAL and COAXIAL jacks are compatible with 96 kHz, 48 kHz, 44.1 kHz and 32 kHz sampling
frequencies.
It is not possible to record analog signals to the components connected to MD/DAT (STR-DE985) or MD/TAPE
(STR-DE885) and VIDEO jacks with only digital connections. To record analog signals, make analog
connections. To record digital signals, make digital connections.
The sound is not output when you play a SACD disc on the SACD player connected to the CD/SACD
OPTICAL IN jack on this unit. Connect to the analog input jacks (CD/SACD IN jacks). Refer to the operating
instructions supplied with the SACD player.
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Multi channel input hookups
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. For 6.1 channel surround sound, you
will also need a surround back speaker (STR-DE985) or refer page 18 (STR-DE885). 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 17 for details on speaker system hookup.
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 players multi channel
decoder. Alternatively, the multi channel input jacks can be used to connect an external multi channel
decoder.
DIGITAL
OPTICAL
CD/
SACD
IN
CO
ANTENNA
CTRL S
STATUS IN
SVIDEO
IN
CTRL S
OUT
SVIDEO
IN
CTRL S
OUT
SVIDEO
OUT
SVIDEO
IN
SVIDEO
OUT
CTRL S IN
COMPONENT V
MD/DAT
OUT
AM
VIDEO IN
MD/DAT
IN
VIDEO IN
VIDEO OUT VIDEO IN
VIDEO OUT VIDEO IN
L
TV/SAT
IN
FM
75
DVD/LD
IN
COAXIAL
VIDEO OUT
MONITOR
COAXIAL
PB/B Y
R
AUDIO IN
AUDIO IN
AUDIO OUT AUDIO IN
AUDIO OUT AUDIO IN
VIDEO 2
VIDEO 1
TV/SAT DVD/LD
PR/R Y
TV/SAT IN DVD/LD IN
SIGNAL GND
LL
CENTER
IN
IN
PHONO CD/SACD
OUT
IN
MD/DAT
OUT
IN
TAPE
RR
CENTER
SUB
FRONT SURROUND
MULTI CH IN 2
SURR
BACK
SUB
WOOFER
MULTI CH IN 1
OUT
2ND ROOM
MULTI CH IN 1*
A A F F F
MULTI CH IN (STR-DE885)
MULTI CH IN 2 (STR-DE985)
FRONT
SURROUND CENTER
MULTI CH OUT
SURROUND
BACK
SUB
WOOFER
DVD player,
Multichannel decoder, etc.
* STR-DE985 only
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Other hookups
CTRL S (STATUS) IN/OUT*
H
CONTROL A1
H
DIGITAL
OPTICAL
CD/
SACD
IN
ANTENNA
CONTROL
A1 II
CTRL S
STATUS IN
SVIDEO
IN
CTRL S
OUT
SVIDEO
IN
CTRL S
OUT
SVIDEO
OUT
SVIDEO
IN
SVIDEO
OUT
CTRL S IN
COMPONENT VIDEO
MD/DAT
OUT
AM
VIDEO IN
MD/DAT
IN
VIDEO IN
VIDEO OUT VIDEO IN
VIDEO OUT VIDEO IN
L
TV/SAT
IN
FM
75
DVD/LD
IN
COAXIAL
VIDEO OUT
MONITOR
COAXIAL
PB/B Y
R
AUDIO IN
AUDIO IN
TV/SAT DVD/LD
AUDIO OUT AUDIO IN
AUDIO OUT AUDIO IN
VIDEO 2
VIDEO 1
PR/R Y
OUT
SURR
BACK
SIGNAL GND
L
CENTER
CENTER
IN
IN
PHONO CD/SACD
OUT
IN
MD/DAT
OUT
IN
TAPE
SUB
MULTI CH IN 2
R
FRONT SURROUND
SURR
BACK
SUB
WOOFER
MULTI CH IN 1
OUT
SUB
WOOFER
2ND ROOM PRE OUT
2ND ROOM OUT*

* STR-DE985 only
CONTROL A1
hookup
If you have a CONTROL A1 compatible

Sony CD player, SACD player, tape
deck, or MD deck
Use a monaural mini-plug cord (not

supplied) to connect the CONTROL A1
jack on the CD player, SACD player, tape
deck, or MD deck to the CONTROL A1
jack on the receiver. Refer to CONTROL
A1 control system on page 46 and the
operating instructions supplied with your CD
player, SACD player, tape deck, or MD deck
for details.
If you have a Sony CD changer with a

COMMAND MODE selector
If your CD changers COMMAND MODE

selector can be set to CD 1, CD 2, or CD 3,
be sure to set the command mode to CD 1
and connect the changer to the CD jacks on
the receiver.
However, if you have a Sony CD changer
with VIDEO OUT jacks, set the command
mode to CD 2 and connect the changer to
the VIDEO 2 jacks on the receiver.
Note
If you make CONTROL A1 connections from

the receiver to an MD deck that is also connected
to a computer, do not operate the receiver while
using the Sony MD Editor software. This may
cause a malfunction.
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S-LINK CONTROL S hookup
TV
S-LINK
OUT
IN
AUDIO
OUT
(STR-DE985 only)
VIDEO
IN
The following illustration is an example of

S-LINK CONTROL S hookups between the
receiver, a TV, a VCR, and a DVD player.
When your TV is connected to the receiver as
shown below, the TV input mode will change
to video input whenever you turn on the
receiver. When you connect the receiver as
shown below, input mode of the receiver
changes to VIDEO 1 or DVD/LD whenever
you play your VCR or DVD.
The following connections will also change the
input mode of the receiver to TV whenever you
operate your TV.
Receiver
H
CTRL S
STATUS IN
SVIDEO
IN
SVIDEO
IN
VIDEO IN
VIDEO IN
CTRL S
OUT
CTRL S
OUT
VIDEO OUT VIDEO IN
SVIDEO
OUT
G*
SVIDEO
IN
SVIDEO
OUT
If you have a S-LINK CONTROL Scompatible Sony TV, satellite tuner, monitor,
DVD player or VCR, use an audio/video/
control S connecting cord (supplied) or a
monaural mini-plug cord (supplied) to connect
the CTRL S (STATUS) IN (for TV, satellite
tuner, or monitor) or OUT (for VCR, etc.) jack
on the receiver to the appropriate S-LINK jack
on the respective component. Refer to the
operating instructions supplied with your TV,
satellite tuner, monitor, VCR, etc., for details.
CTRL S IN
VIDEO OUT
VIDEO OUT VIDEO IN
MONITOR
L
R
AUDIO IN
AUDIO IN
TV/SAT DVD/LD
AUDIO OUT AUDIO IN
AUDIO OUT AUDIO IN
VIDEO 2
VIDEO 1
VCR 1
OUTPUT
S-LINK
VIDEO
OUT
IN
AUDIO
OUT
DVD
player
OUTPUT
VIDEO
OUT
S-LINK
IN
AUDIO
OUT
* Pull the video cord away from the supplied audio/

video/control S cable.
Note
Refer to the operating instructions supplied with your

TV for details regarding the operations you can
control from your TV.
2ND ROOM hookup

(STR-DE985 only)
You can use the 2ND ROOM OUT jacks to

output the audio signals of the selected
component to a stereo amplifier located in
another room (page 28).
continued
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Other hookups (continued)
Caution
Connecting the AC power

cord
AC power cord
SURROUND
CENTER
Make sure that the total power consumption of the

component(s) connected to the receivers AC
OUTLET(s) does not exceed the wattage stated on the
rear panel. Do not connect high-wattage electrical
home appliances such as electric irons, fans, or TVs
to this outlet.
SURR BACK
+
L
RS
IMPEDANCE USE 8 16
AC OUTLET
To a wall
outlet
AC OUTLET*
* The configuration, shape, and number of AC outlets

vary according to the model and country to which
the receiver is shipped.
Before connecting the AC power cord of this

receiver to a wall outlet, connect the speaker
system to the receiver (page 17).
Connect the AC power cord(s) of your audio/
video components to a wall outlet.
If you connect other audio/video components to
the AC OUTLET(s) on the receiver, the
receiver will supply power to the connected
component(s), allowing you to turn the whole
system on or off when you turn the receiver on
or off.
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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
Front speaker A
(R)
Front speaker A
(L)
Surround speaker
(R)
e E
e E
A
CTRL S
OUT
SVIDEO
OUT
SVIDEO
IN
e E
SVIDEO
OUT
FRONT A
SURROUND
CTRL S IN
Surround back
speaker*
e E
CONTROL
A1 II
CTRL S
OUT
SVIDEO
IN
Surround speaker
(L)
CENTER
e
A
SURR BACK
COMPONENT VIDEO
R
VIDEO IN
VIDEO OUT VIDEO IN
VIDEO OUT VIDEO IN
VIDEO OUT
MONITOR
PB/B Y
SPEAKERS
R
AUDIO IN
DVD/LD
AUDIO OUT AUDIO IN
AUDIO OUT AUDIO IN
VIDEO 2
VIDEO 1
PR/R Y
OUT
SURR
BACK
L
CENTER
CENTER
RONT SURROUND
SUB
WOOFER
MULTI CH IN 2
R
FRONT SURROUND
SURR
BACK
SUB
WOOFER
MULTI CH IN 1
OUT
R
L
FRONT B
SUB
WOOFER
2ND ROOM PRE OUT
SPEAKERS
AC OUTLET
IMPEDANCE USE 8 16
IMPEDANCE USE 8 16
INPUT
AUDIO
IN
Active sub woofer
e E
Front speaker B**

(R)
Front speaker B**

(L)
Center speaker
* STR-DE985 only.
** If you have an additional front speaker system, connect them to the SPEAKERS FRONT B terminals. You can
select the front A or B speakers using the SPEAKERS A/B button (page 27).
continued
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Speaker system hookup (continued)
Examples of poor conditions of the

speaker cord
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.
If you use speakers with low maximum input rating,
adjust the volume carefully to avoid excessive
output on the speakers.
SURR BACK hookup
Stripped speaker cord is touching another

speaker terminal.
(STR-DE885 only)
The receiver lets you enjoy 6.1 channel

surround sound when you connect the
receivers SURR BACK jack to the INPUT
jack on another power amplifier with a
monaural audio cord. For details on the use of
sound field, see page 33.
Stripped cords are touching each other
due to excessive removal of insulation.
Tip
To enjoy the 6.1 channel surround sound, set the

SURR BACK parameter to LARGE or SMALL
(page 21).
To avoid short-circuiting the

speakers
Short-circuiting of the speakers may damage
the receiver. To prevent this, make sure to take
the following precautions when connecting the
speakers.
Make sure the stripped ends of each
speaker cord does not touch another
speaker terminal, the stripped end of
another speaker cord, or the metal parts of
the receiver.
After connecting all the components,

speakers, and AC power cord, output
a test tone to check that all the
speakers are connected correctly.
For details on outputting a test tone,
see page 25.
If no sound is heard from a speaker while

outputting a test tone or a test tone is output
from a speaker other than the one whose name
is currently displayed on the receiver, the
speaker may be short-circuited. If this happens,
check the speaker connection again.
To avoid damaging your

speakers
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.
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Performing initial setup

operations
Tip
To check the audio output during settings (to set up

while outputting the sound), check the connection
(page 25).
Clearing the receivers

memory
Before using your receiver for the first time, or
when you want to clear the receivers memory,
do the following.
1 Turn off the receiver.

2 Hold down ?/1 for 5 seconds.
MEMORY CLEARING, then
MEMORY CLEARED appears in the
display and all of the following items are
reset or cleared:
All preset stations are reset or cleared.
All sound field parameters are reset to
their factory settings.
All index names (of preset stations and
program sources) are cleared.
All SET UP and CUSTOMIZE
parameters are reset to their factory
settings.
The sound field memorized for each
program source and preset stations are
cleared.
The master volume is set to VOLUME
MIN.
Before using your receiver for the first time,

adjust SET UP parameters so that the receiver
correspond to your system. For the adjustable
parameters, see the table on page 66. See pages
2025 for speaker settings.
Once you have hooked up the speakers and

turned on the power, clear the receivers
memory. Then specify the speaker parameters
(size, position, etc.) and perform any other
initial setup operations necessary for your
system.
Performing initial setup

operations
Multi channel surround

setup
For the best possible surround sound, all
speakers should be the same distance from the
listening position (A).
However, the receiver lets you to place the
center speaker up to 1.5 meters (5 feet) closer
(B), the surround speakers up to 4.5 meters
(15 feet) closer (C) and the surround back
speakers up to 4.5 meters (15 feet) closer (D)
to the listening position.
The front speakers can be placed from 1.0 to
12.0 meters (3 to 40 feet) from the listening
position (A).
You can place the surround speakers either
behind you or to the side, depending on the
shape of your room (etc.).
continued
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Multi channel surround setup

(continued)
When placing surround speakers to your side
Specifying the speaker

parameters
1 Press SET UP.

2 Press or to select the parameter
you want to adjust.
3 Turn the jog dial to select the setting
45
you want.
C
The setting is entered automatically.
4 Repeat steps 2 and 3 until you have set
90
all of the parameters that follow.

D
20
Initial settings
When placing surround speakers behind you
Parameter
Initial setting
FRONT
LARGE
CENTER
LARGE
SURROUND
LARGE
SURR BACK
LARGE1)/NO2)
SUB WOOFER
YES
SURR POSI.3)
SIDE
SURR HEIGHT3)
LOW
SURR BACK HGT.3)
LOW
FRONT XX.X feet3)
16 feet
CENTER XX.X feet3)
16 feet
SURROUND XX.X feet3)
16 feet
Tip
SURR BACK XX.X feet3)
16 feet
When you set up the surround back speaker, set the

speaker at least 1 meter behind the listening position.
It is recommended to place the speaker at an equal
distance from the surround left and right speakers. If
there is no space behind the listening position, set the
speaker above the listening position by placing it on a
stand or hanging it from the ceiling. To prevent
speaker damage or injury in case the speaker falls,
make sure that it is properly fixed in place.
SUB WOOFER XX.X feet3)
16 feet
DISTANCE UNIT3)
feet
FRONT SP > XXX Hz3)
STD (120 Hz)
CENTER SP > XXX Hz3)
STD (120 Hz)
SURROUND SP > XXX Hz3)
STD (120 Hz)
SURR BACK SP > XXX Hz3)
STD (120 Hz)
LFE HIGH CUT > XXX Hz3)
STD (120 Hz)
S.W PHASE3)
NORMAL
B
A
A
45
C
90
20
Note
Do not place the center speaker farther away from the

listening position than the front speakers.
1) STR-DE985 only
2) STR-DE885 only
3) You can set this parameter only when you set
MENU EXPAND to ON in the CUSTOMIZE
menu (page 44).
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x Front speaker size (FRONT)

If you connect large speakers that will
effectively reproduce bass frequencies, select
LARGE. Normally, select LARGE.
When the front speakers are set to SMALL,

the center, surround, and surround back
speakers are also automatically set to
SMALL (unless previously set to NO).
x Center speaker size (CENTER)
If you connect a large speaker that will
However, if the front speakers are set to
SMALL, you cannot set the center speaker to
LARGE.
If the sound is distorted, or you feel a lack of
surround effects when using multi channel
surround sound, select SMALL to activate
the bass redirection circuitry and output the
center channel bass frequencies from the front
speakers (if set to LARGE) or sub woofer.*1
If you do not connect a center speaker, select
NO. The sound of the center channel will be
output from the front speakers.*2
x Surround speaker size (SURROUND)
If you connect large speakers that will
SMALL, you cannot set the surround
speakers to LARGE.
surround channel bass frequencies from the sub
woofer or other LARGE speakers.
If you do not connect surround speakers, select
NO.*3
*1*3 correspond to the following Dolby Pro Logic

modes
*1 NORMAL
*2 PHANTOM
*3 3 STEREO
x Surround back speaker size

(SURR BACK)

front channel bass frequencies from the sub
woofer.
Tip
You can set this parameter only when you

make SURR BACK hookup (STR-DE885)
(page 18) or connect a surround back speaker
(STR-DE985) (page 17).
If you connect a large speaker that will
SMALL, you cannot set the surround back
speaker to LARGE.
center channel bass frequencies from the front
speakers (if set to LARGE) or sub woofer.
If you do not make SURR BACK hookup
(STR-DE885) or connect a surround back
speaker (STR-DE985), select NO.
Tip
Internally, the LARGE and SMALL settings for each

speaker determine whether or not the internal sound
processor will cut the bass signal from that channel.
When the bass is cut from a channel, the bass
redirection circuitry sends the corresponding bass
frequencies to the sub woofer or other LARGE
speakers.
However, since bass sounds have a certain amount of
directionality, it is best not to cut them, if possible.
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 equalizer to boost the bass levels. To
adjust the equalizer, see page 38.
continued
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(continued)
x Surround speaker height (SURR

HEIGHT)*/Surround back speaker
height (SURR BACK HGT.)**
x Sub woofer selection (SUB WOOFER)

If you connect a sub woofer, select YES.
This parameter lets you specify the height of

your surround and surround back speaker(s) for
proper implementation of the Digital Cinema
Sound surround modes. Refer to the illustration
below.
If you do not connect a sub woofer, select

NO. This activates the bass redirection
circuitry and outputs the LFE signals from other
speakers.
In order to take full advantage of the Dolby
Digital bass redirection circuitry, we
recommend setting the sub woofers cut off
frequency as high as possible.
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.
Advance Settings
The parameters below are for the advanced

speaker settings. They appear in the display
window only when you set MENU EXPAND
to ON in the CUSTOMIZE menu (page 44).
B
60
A
30
x Surround speaker position (SURR

POSI.)*
This parameter lets you specify the location of

your surround speakers for proper
implementation of the Digital Cinema Sound
surround modes. Refer to the illustration below.
Select SIDE if the location of your surround
speakers corresponds to section A.
* These parameters are not available when

Surround speaker size (SURROUND) is set to
NO.
** This parameter is not available when Surround
back speaker size (SURR BACK) is set to NO.
Select MIDDLE if the location of your

surround speakers corresponds to section B.
Select BEHIND if the location of your
surround speakers corresponds to section C.
This parameter is available only when the
surround back speaker size is set to NO.
90
A
60
30
B
C
B
C
20
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Tip
x Surround speaker distance

(SURROUND XX.X feet)
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 20) to a
distance 4.5 meters (15 feet) closer to your
listening position (C on page 20). When this
range is exceeded, the display flashes. If you
make the setting while the display flashes, you
cannot fully enjoy the surround effect.
The surround/surround back speaker position

parameter is designed specifically for implementation
of the Digital Cinema Sound modes with virtual
elements.
With the Digital Cinema Sound modes, speaker
position is not as critical as other modes. All modes
with virtual elements were designed under the
premise that the surround speaker would be located
behind the listening position, but presentation remains
fairly consistent even with the surround speakers
positioned at a rather wide angle. However, if the
speakers are pointing towards the listener from the
immediate left and right of the listening position, the
sound fields with virtual elements will not be
effective unless the surround speaker position
parameter is set to SIDE.
Nevertheless, each listening environment has many
variables, like wall reflections, and you may obtain
better results using BEHIND or MIDDLE 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
to the Surround speaker position explanation, we
recommend that you playback multi channel surround
encoded software and listen to the effect each setting
has on your listening environment. Choose the setting
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
which sounds best, select BEHIND and then use
the speaker distance parameter and speaker level
adjustments to obtain proper balance.
x Surround back speaker distance

(SURR BACK XX.X feet)

the surround back speaker. Surround back
speaker distance should be set from a distance
equal to the front speaker distance (A on page
20) to a distance 4.5 meters (15 feet) closer to
your listening position (D on page 20). When
this range is exceeded, the display flashes. If
you make the setting while the display flashes,
you cannot fully enjoy the surround effect.
x Sub woofer distance (SUB WOOFER
XX.X feet)

the sub woofer.
continued
x Front speaker distance (FRONT XX.X

feet)

the front speakers (A on page 20).
x Center speaker distance (CENTER XX.X
feet)

the center speaker. Center speaker distance
should be set from a distance equal to the front
speaker distance (A on page 20) to a distance
1.5 meters (5 feet) closer to your listening
position (B on page 20). When this range is
exceeded, the display flashes. If you make the
setting while the display flashes, you cannot
fully enjoy the surround effect.
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(continued)
x Center speaker crossover frequency

(CENTER SP > XXX Hz)
Tip
Lets you adjust the center speaker bass

crossover frequency when the center speaker is
set to SMALL.
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.
Also, the center speaker cannot be set more than
1.5 meters (5 feet) closer than the front speakers.
Likewise, the surround and surround back speakers
can not be set farther away from the listening position
than the front speakers. And they can be no more than
4.5 meters (15 feet) closer.
This is because incorrect speaker placement is not
conducive to enjoy surround sound.
Please note that, setting the speaker distance closer
than the actual location of the speakers will cause a
delay in the output of the sound from that speaker. In
other words, the speaker will sound like it is farther
away.
For example, setting the center speaker distance
1~2 m (3~6 feet) closer than the actual speaker
position will create a fairly realistic sensation of being
inside the screen. If you cannot obtain a satisfactory
surround effect because the surround speakers are too
close, setting the surround speaker distance closer
(shorter) than the actual distance will create a larger
sound stage.
Adjusting these parameter while listening to the
sound often results in much better surround sound.
Give it a try!
x Surround speaker crossover frequency

(SURROUND SP > XXX Hz)
Lets you adjust the surround speaker bass

crossover frequency when the surround
speakers are set to SMALL.
x Surround back speaker crossover
frequency (SURR BACK SP > XXX Hz)
Lets you adjust the surround back speaker bass

crossover frequency when the surround back
speaker is set to SMALL.
Note
You can set the FRONT, CENTER, SURROUND

and SURR BACK parameters when the speaker size
is set to SMALL.
x LFE high cut filter (LFE HIGH CUT >

XXX Hz)
x Distance unit (DISTANCE UNIT)
Lets you select the cut off frequency of the

LFE channel high cut filter. Normally, select
STD. When using a passive sub woofer
powered by a separate power amplifier, it may
be better to change the cut off frequency.
Lets you select either feet or meters as the unit

of measure for setting distances.
x Sub woofer phase polarity (S.W

PHASE)
x Front speaker crossover frequency

(FRONT SP > XXX Hz)
Set the sub woofer phase polarity. There is

usually no problem when the sub woofer phase
polarity is set to NORMAL. However,
depending on the type of front speakers, the
position of the sub woofer, and the cut-off
frequency of the sub woofer, setting the phase
polarity to REVERSE may produce better
bass. Besides bass reproduction, the richness
and tightness of the overall sound may also be
affected. While listening from the main
listening position, select the setting that best
suits your environment.
Lets you adjust the front speaker bass crossover

frequency when the front speakers are set to
SMALL.
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Adjusting the speaker level
5 Press TEST TONE again to turn off the

test tone.
Use the remote while seated in your listening

position to adjust the level of each speaker.
Note
1 Press ?/1 to turn on the receiver.

2 Press TEST TONE on the remote.
TEST TONE appears in the display and
you will hear the test tone from each
speaker in sequence.
3 To change the test tone mode, press

B/b to select the mode you want.
Mode
The test tone output
NORMAL
The test tone is output from each

speaker in sequence.
PHASE
The test tone is output from two

speakers at a time in sequence.
(There is no sound output from the sub
woofer.) You can also adjust the
balance between speakers.
2CH SWAP* You can adjust the speaker levels while

listening to the source (not the test
tone). Turn on the connected
component, start playback, then turn
FUNCTION to select the component
(except when connected to the MULTI
CH IN** jacks). The sound for the
front L/R speakers is output from the
surround R/L speakers. You can adjust
the level of surround speakers from the
listening position.
* You cannot select 2CH SWAP when 2CH
ANALOG DIRECT is selected (page 27).
** For STR-DE985, MULTI CH IN 1 or 2.
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.
In step 3, you can select the mode using the jog dial
on the receiver.
Notes
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.
Checking the connections

After connecting all of your components to the
receiver, do the following to verify that the
connections were made correctly.
1 Press ?/1 to turn on the receiver.

2 Turn on the component that you
connected (e.g., CD player or tape
deck).
The receiver incorporates a new test tone with a

frequency centered at 800 Hz for easier speaker level
adjustment.
Tips
3 Rotate FUNCTION to select the

component (program source).
4 Start playing.
If you do not obtain normal sound output after
performing this procedure, see
Troubleshooting on page 58 and take the
appropriate measures to correct the problem.
4 Adjust the LEVEL parameters so that

the level of the test tone from each
speaker sounds the same when you are
in your main listening position.
Press LEVEL to adjust the balance and

level of speakers. For details on the LEVEL
menu, see page 37.
While adjusting, the test tone is output from
the speaker whose adjustment is performed.
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Basic Operations
INPUT MODE
Selecting the component

FUNCTION control
Turn FUNCTION control to select the
component you want to use.
To select
Press INPUT MODE to select the input mode

for your digital components.
Each time you press the button, the input mode
of the currently selected component switches.
Select
To
AUTO 2CH
Give priority to digital

signals when there are both
digital and analog
connections. If there are no
digital signals, analog is
selected.
COAXIAL FIXED
Specify the digital audio

signals input to the
DIGITAL COAXIAL input
jacks.
OPTICAL FIXED
Specify the digital audio

signals input to the
DIGITAL OPTICAL input
jacks.
Rotate to light
VCR
VIDEO 1* or VIDEO 2*
Camcorder or
video game
VIDEO 3*
DVD or LD player
DVD/LD*
TV or satellite tuner
TV/SAT*
Tape deck
MD or Tape deck
TAPE (STR-DE985)
MD/TAPE (STR-DE885)
MD or DAT deck
MD/DAT (STR-DE985)
CD or SACD player
CD/SACD
Built in tuner
TUNER
Turntable
PHONO
* VIDEO SELECT INDICATOR lights up when

selected.
After turning on the component you selected,

select the component and play the program
source.
After selecting VCR, camcorder, video game,
DVD player, or LD player, turn on the TV and
set the TVs video input to match the
component you selected.
ANALOG 2CH FIXED Specify the analog audio

signals input to the AUDIO
IN (L/R) jacks.
When the MULTI CH1) is assigned to a specific

function using CUSTOMIZE menu (page 44),
the followings are displayed instead of AUTO
2CH and ANALOG 2CH FIXED.
Select
To
AUTO MULTI CH3)
Give priority to digital

signals when there are both
digital and MULTI CH IN2)
connections. If there are no
digital signals, MULTI CH
IN2) is selected.
MULTI CH FIXED4)
Specify the analog audio

signals input to the MULTI
CH IN2) jacks.
MODE (FUNCTION)
Press to select and play another video/audio
source in combination with the selected
component.
Each time you press the button, the display
changes cyclically as follows:
VISUAL: XXXXXX t AUDIO: XXXXXX
t Selected component
Press MODE
(FUNCTION) to
display
And rotate FUNCTION to

select
VISUAL: XXXXXX
Any video source to enjoy

with the audio from the
selected component
AUDIO: XXXXXX
Any audio source to enjoy

with the video from the
selected component
1)
2)
3)
4)
For STR-DE985, MULTI CH 1 or 2.

For STR-DE985, MULTI CH IN 1 or 2.
For STR-DE985, AUTO MULTI CH 1 or 2.
For STR-DE985, MULTI CH 1 (or 2) FIXED.
Note
When INPUT MODE is set to AUTO 2CH or

AUTO MULTI CH, the receiver may not operate
correctly. In this case, set the INPUT MODE
manually.
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MULTI/2CH ANALOG DIRECT
Select
To
MULTI CH
DIRECT2)
Enjoy the audio source

connected to the MULTI CH
IN1) jacks. MULTI CH IN1)
indicator lights up in the
display. This mode is suitable
for enjoying high quality analog
source.
2CH ANALOG
DIRECT
Enjoy the audio source

connected to analog 2 channel
jacks. This mode is suitable for
enjoying high quality analog
source.
1) For STR-DE985, MULTI CH IN 1 or 2.

2) For STR-DE985, MULTI CH 1 (or 2) DIRECT.
MULTI CHANNEL DECODING

indicator
This indicator lights up when the unit is
decoding signals recorded in a multi channel
format.
SPEAKERS A/B
Press SPEAKERS A/B button to output the
sound from the speakers connected to the
SPEAKERS FRONT terminals.
SPEAKER A t SPEAKER B t
SPEAKER OFF
To drive
Select
Speaker System A
(Connected to the
SPEAKERS FRONT A
terminals)
SPEAKER A
Speaker System B
(Connected to the
SPEAKERS FRONT B
terminals)
SPEAKER B
Basic Operations
Press MULTI/2CH ANALOG DIRECT to

enjoy the audio source connected to the
MULTI CH IN1) jacks or analog 2 channel
input jacks. Only volume control and the front
speaker balance can be adjusted when set to
2CH ANALOG DIRECT. When set to MULTI
CH DIRECT2), you can adjust balance and
level of all the speakers. When this function is
on, the surround effects are turned off.

When you select SPEAKER OFF, no sound

will be output from your speakers and SP.
OFF lights up in the display.
MUTING
Press MUTING to mute the sound. The muting
function is canceled when you turn the power
on or turn the MASTER VOLUME clockwise
to turn the volume up. You can also press
MUTING again to cancel the muting function.
PHONES
Use to connect headphones.
When the headphones are connected, speaker
output is automatically canceled and SP.
OFF lights up in the display.
When the headphones are connected, selectable
sound fields are HEADPHONE (2CH),
HEADPHONE (DIRECT), HEADPHONE
(MULTI)3) and HEADPHONE (THEATER)
(page 32).
Note
When HEADPHONE (MULTI)3) appears in the

display while the headphones are connected, only the
front L/R signals of the multi channels are output
from the headphones.
3) For STR-DE985, HEADPHONE (MULTI 1) or
HEADPHONE (MULTI 2).
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Listening to the sound in

another room
Changing the display

DISPLAY
(STR-DE985 only)
Each time you press DISPLAY, the display

Index name of the component* t Selected
component t Sound field applied to the
program source
When the tuner is selected

2ND ROOM
OUT
AUDIO IN
Stereo amplifier
SPEAKERS
Index name of the preset station* t

Frequency 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 42).
Index name does not appear when only blank
spaces have been entered, or it is the same as the
function.
DIMMER
Press 2ND ROOM repeatedly to select the
analog audio signals for output to a stereo
amplifier in another room. For details on the
connection, see page 15.
Each time you press the button, the audio
source changes cyclically as follows:
Press DIMMER repeatedly to adjust the

brightness of the display (5 steps).
When set to the dimmest setting, the display
and the blue LED are turned off. However,
when you press any button, the display
becomes the brightest setting temporary.
SOURCE*1 t TAPE t MD/DAT t

CD/SACD t TUNER
*1 The audio signals of the current function is output.
Even if 2ND ROOM is set to SOURCE, the

sound from front speakers is not output when
MULTI/2CH ANALOG DIRECT is set to
MULTI CH 1 or 2 DIRECT.
Only signals from components connected to the
analog input jacks are output through the 2ND
ROOM OUT jacks. No signals are output from
components connected to only the digital input
jacks.
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Automatically decoding
the input audio signal
Sound field
Display
Normal Surround
NORMAL SURROUND
Cinema Studio EX A
CINEMA STUDIO EX A
DCS
Cinema Studio EX B
CINEMA STUDIO EX B
DCS
Cinema Studio EX C
CINEMA STUDIO EX C
DCS
Mono Movie
MONO MOVIE
Stereo Movie
STEREO MOVIE
Digital Concert Hall A
D. CONCERT HALL A
Digital Concert Hall B
D. CONCERT HALL B
Church
CHURCH
Opera House
OPERA HOUSE
Jazz Club
JAZZ CLUB
Disco/Club
DISCO / CLUB
Live Concert
LIVE CONCERT
Arena
ARENA
Press A. DEC.
Stadium
STADIUM
AUTO DECODING appears in the display.
Game
GAME
This mode automatically detects the type of

audio signal being input (Dolby Digital, DTS,
or standard 2 channel stereo) and performs the
proper decoding if necessary. This mode
presents the sound as it was recorded/encoded,
without adding any effects (e.g. reverberation).
Headphone (2CH)
HEADPHONE (2CH)
Headphone Direct
HEADPHONE (DIRECT)
Headphone Multi
HEADPHONE (MULTI)1)
Headphone Theater
HEADPHONE THEATER
DCS
However, if there are no low frequency signals

(Dolby Digital LFE, etc.) it will generate a low
frequency signal for output to the sub woofer.
You can take advantage of surround sound

simply by selecting one of the receivers preprogrammed sound fields. They bring the
exciting and powerful sound of movie theaters
and concert halls into your home. You can also
customize the sound fields to obtain the sound
you want by changing the various surround
parameters.
To fully enjoy surround sound, you must
register the number and location of you
speakers. See Multi channel surround setup
starting from page 19 to set the speaker
parameters before enjoying surround sound.

About DCS (Digital Cinema Sound)
Selecting a sound field

You can enjoy surround sound simply by
selecting one of the pre-programmed sound
fields according to the program you want to
listen to.
The sound fields with DCS mark use DCS

technology. When these sound fields are
selected, Digital Cinema Sound indicator in
the display lights up.
In collaboration with Sony Pictures
Entertainment, Sony measured the sound
environment of their studios and integrated the
data of the measurement and Sonys own DSP
(Digital Signal Processor) technology to
develop Digital Cinema Sound. In a home
theater, Digital Cinema Sound simulates an
ideal movie theater sound environment based
on the preference of the movie director.
continued
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Selecting a sound field (continued)
Enjoying movies with Cinema

Studio EX
Cinema Studio EX is ideal for enjoying the
movie software encoded with multi channel
format, such as the Dolby Digital DVD. This
mode reproduces the sound characteristics of
Sony Pictures Entertainments studios.
Press CINEMA STUDIO EX A, B or C.
The selected sound field is indicated in the

display.
x CINEMA STUDIO EX A (Cinema Studio
EX A)
Reproduces the sound characteristics of the

Sony Pictures Entertainment Cary Grant
Theater cinema production studio. This is a
standard mode, great for watching most any
type of movie.
About Cinema Studio EX
Cinema Studio EX consists of the following

three elements.
Virtual Multi Dimension
Creates 5 sets of virtual speakers
surrounding the listener from a single pair of
actual surround speakers.
Screen Depth Matching
In a movie theater, sound seems to come
from inside the image reflected on the movie
screen. This element creates the same
sensation in your listening room by shifting
the sound of the front speakers into the
screen.
Cinema Studio Reverberation
Reproduces the reverberations peculiar to a
movie theater.
Cinema Studio EX is the integrated mode
which operates these elements simultaneously.
Tip
x CINEMA STUDIO EX B (Cinema Studio

EX B)
You can select Cinema Studio EX by pressing MODE

(SOUND FIELD) repeatedly.

Sony Pictures Entertainment Kim Novak
Theater cinema production studio. This mode
is ideal for watching science-fiction or action
movies with lots of sound effects.
Notes
The effects provided by the virtual speakers may

cause increased noise in the playback signal.
When listening with sound fields that employ the
virtual speakers, you will not be able to hear any
sound coming directly from the surround speakers.
x CINEMA STUDIO EX C (Cinema Studio

EX C)

Sony Pictures Entertainment scoring stage.
This mode is ideal for watching musicals or
classic films where music is featured in the
soundtrack.
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Selecting other sound fields
x CHURCH (Church)
Reproduces the acoustics of a stone church.

Press MODE (SOUND FIELD) repeatedly to
select the sound field you want.
x OPERA HOUSE (Opera House)
The current sound field is indicated in the

display.
Reproduces the acoustics of an opera house.
x NORMAL SURROUND (Normal

Surround)
Reproduces the acoustics of a jazz club.
x MONO MOVIE (Mono Movie)
Creates a theater like environment from movies

with monaural soundtracks.
x STEREO MOVIE (Stereo Movie)
Creates a theater like environment from movies

recorded with stereo soundtracks.
x D. CONCERT HALL A, B (Digital
Concert Hall A, B)
x DISCO / CLUB (Disco/Club)
Reproduces the acoustics of a discotheque/

dance club.
x LIVE CONCERT (Live Concert)
Software with multi channel surround audio

signals is played back according to the way it
was recorded. Software with 2 channel audio
signals is decoded with Dolby Pro Logic to
create surround effects.
x JAZZ CLUB (Jazz Club)
Reproduces the acoustics of a 300-seat live

concert.
x ARENA (Arena)
Reproduces the acoustics of a 1000-seat

concert hall.
x STADIUM (Stadium)
Reproduces the feeling of a large open-air

stadium.
x GAME
Reproduces the acoustics of a concert hall

using multi-speaker system and 3D sound
imaging for software with 2 channel signals
like CDs.
Obtains maximum audio impact from video

game software.
D. CONCERT HALL A reproduces the sonic

character of the CONCERTGEBOUW in
Amsterdam, which is famous for its large sound
stage due to its reflectivity.
Press A. DEC or 2CH.
To turn the surround effect off
continued
D. CONCERT HALL B reproduces the sonic

character of the MUSIKVEREIN in Vienna,
which is famous for its hall resonance and
unique reverberative sound.
You can select directly by pressing the buttons

on the front panel.
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Selecting a sound field (continued)

When headphones are connected
Using only the front

speakers (2 Channel Stereo)
You can select the following sound fields only.

x HEADPHONE (2CH) (Headphone 2CH)
Output the sound in 2 channel (stereo).

Standard 2 channel (stereo) sources completely
bypass the sound field processing. Multi
channel surround formats are downmixed to 2
channel.
x HEADPHONE (DIRECT) (Headphone
Direct)
Outputs the analog signals without digital

processing by the equalizer, sound field, etc.
x HEADPHONE (MULTI)1) (Headphone
Multi)
Outputs the front analog signal from MULTI

CH IN2) jacks.
x HEADPHONE THEATER (Headphone
Theater)
Allows you to experience a theater like

environment while listening through a pair of
headphones.
Press 2CH.
2CH STEREO 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.
Note
No sound is output from the sub woofer when 2CH

STEREO 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
DECODING.
Enjoying stereo sound in

multi channel (Dolby Pro
Logic )
The receiver can reproduce the stereo sound in
multi channel through Dolby Pro Logic . You
can activate the decoder using the
CUSTOMIZE menu. For details, see page 44.
Tips
The receiver lets you apply the last selected sound

field to a program source whenever it is selected
(Sound Field Link). For example, if you listen to
CD with JAZZ CLUB as the sound field, change
to a different program source, then return to CD,
JAZZ CLUB will be applied again.
You can identify the encoding format of program
sofware by looking at its packaging.
Dolby Digital discs are labeled with the
logo, and Dolby Surround encoded programs are
labeled with the
logo.
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.
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Selecting the surround

back decoding mode
(SURR BACK DECODING)
About DVD encoding and playback of

Surround EX (6.1 Channel) movies
When set to AUTO, the receiver performs

6.1 channel matrix decoding only if the 6.1
channel signals decode flag is ON.
To enjoy 6.1 channel surround sound

(VIRTUAL MATRIX 6.1 playback
function)
You can select the surround back decoding

mode to reproduce the surround back signal
and enjoy 6.1 channel surround sound.
When set to MATRIX, the receiver performs

6.1 channel matrix decoding only if the
surround signals are 2 channel, regardless of the
6.1 channel decode flag.
When set to OFF, the receiver does not
perform 6.1 channel matrix decoding.
When the 6.1 channel matrix decoding is
performed and the surround back speaker is set
to NO, you can enjoy the surround back
signals with virtual 3D technology, even
without an actual surround back speaker (the
box around SB does not light up). If the
surround back speaker is set to YES, the
surround back signals are output through the
actual speaker (SB and the box lights up).
Press SURR BACK DECODING to select the

surround back decoding mode. SB
DECODING XXXXXX appears in the
display and SB DEC indicator lights up.
The Surround EX System used in movie

theaters employs a matrix system to produce
6.1 channels from a 5.1 channel film
soundtrack. The matrix system reproduces the
soundtrack as intended by the filmmaker. All
DVD software encoded with Dolby Digital,
DTS-ES matrix 6.1, and DTS-ES Discrete 6.1
includes the 5.1 channel soundtrack designed
for use in movie theaters. Therefore it is
possible to change the soundtrack to the one
designed for use in movie theaters.
If you do not connect a surround back speaker.

You can still enjoy 6.1 channel surround sound
even if you do not connect a surround back speaker.
Press SURR BACK DECODING when you select
CINEMA STUDIO EX A-C to use the
VIRTUAL MATRIX 6.1 playback function. The
sound charateristics of CINEMA STUDIO and the
3D sound imaging create a virtual surround back
speaker, and you can experience the surround effect
as if you are in a real theater.
Select AUTO or MATRIX using the SURR
BACK DECODING button.
If you connect a surround back speaker.
When NORMAL SURROUND is selected, press
SURR BACK DECODING to select MATRIX or
AUTO.
This function works only for the multi channel

format [3/2].
This function is effective for the following
sound fields.
AUTO DECODING
NORMAL SURROUND
CINEMA STUDIO EX AC
MONO MOVIE
STEREO MOVIE
Tip
You can also select the surround back decoding mode

using the SB DECODING parameter in the
CUSTOMIZE menu (page 44).
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Understanding the multi channel surround displays

1 2
6 7
OPTCOAXMULTI CH IN 1 2 a DIGITAL
; DTS MPEG
SP.OFF D.RANGE EQ PRO LOGIC
qh
qg qf
qd
L.F.E.
SW
0
STEREO MONO MEMORY
SL
SR
SSB
SLEEP
qs
qa
1 OPT: Lights up when the source signal is a

digital signal being input through the
OPTICAL terminal.
2 COAX: Lights up when the source signal is a
digital signal being input through the
COAXIAL terminal.
3 MULTI CH IN (1/2): Lights up when MULTI
CH IN (For STR-DE985, MULTI CH IN 1 or
2) is selected.
4 MPEG: Lights up when MPEG signals are
input.
Note
Only the front 2 channels are compatible with

MPEG format. Multi channel surround sound is
downmixed and output from the front 2 channels.
5 ; DIGITAL: Lights up when the receiver is

decoding signals recorded in the Dolby
Digital format.
6 PRO LOGIC: Lights up when the receiver
applies Pro Logic processing to 2 channel
signals in order to output the center and
surround channel signals. However, this
indicator does not light if the center and
surround speakers are set to NO, and
AUTO DECODING or NORMAL
SURROUND is selected.
Note
Pro Logic decoding does not function for MPEG

format signals.
7 L.F.E.: Lights up when the disc being played

back contains the LFE (Low Frequency
Effect) channel. When the sound of the LFE
channel signal is actually being reproduced,
the bars underneath the letters lights up to
indicate the level. Since the LFE signal is not
recorded in all parts of the input signal the bar
indication will fluctuate (and may turn off)
during playback.
8 SW: Lights up when sub woofer selection is
set to YES (page 22) and the audio signal is
output from the SUB WOOFER jacks.
9 Playback channel indicators: The letters
(L, C, R, etc.) indicate the channels being
played back. The boxes around the letters
vary to show how the receiver downmixes the
source sound (based on the speakers settings).
When using sound fields like DIGITAL
CONCERT HALL, the receiver adds
reverberation based on the source sound.
L (Front Left), R (Front Right), C (Center
(monaural)), SL (Surround Left), SR
(Surround Right), S (Surround (monaural or
the surround components obtained by Pro
Logic processing)), SB (Surround Back (the
surround back components obtained by 6.1
matrix decoding))
Example:
Recording format (Front/Surround): 3/2
Output channel: Surround speakers absent
Sound Field: AUTO DECODING
L
SL
R
SR
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0 Tuner indicators: Lights up when using the

receiver to tune in radio stations, etc. See
pages 4041 for tuner operations.
qa SLEEP: Lights up when sleep timer is
activated.
qs EQ: Lights up when the equalizer functions.
qd D.RANGE: Lights up when dynamic range
compression is activated. See page 38 to
adjust the dynamic range compression.
qf DTS: Lights up when DTS signals are input.
Note
qg SP.OFF: Lights up when headphones are

inserted or the SPEAKERS A/B button is set
to SPEAKER OFF.
qh ;: Lights up when Dolby Digital signals are
input.
By adjusting the surround parameters and the

equalization of the front, center, surround, and
surround back speakers, you can customize the
sound fields to suit your particular listening
situation.
Once you customize a sound field, the changes
are stored in the memory indefinitely. You can
change a customized sound field any time by
making new adjustments to the parameters.
See the tables starting from page 66 for the
parameters available in each sound field.
When playing a DTS format disc, be sure that

you have made digital connections and that
INPUT MODE is NOT set to ANALOG 2CH
FIXED (page 27).
Customizing sound fields
To get the most from multi

channel surround sound
Position your speakers and do the procedures
described in Multi channel surround setup
starting from page 19 before you customize a
sound field.
Adjusting the surround

parameters
The SURR menu contains parameters 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.
3 Press
or
to select the parameter
you want to adjust.

you want.

continued
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Customizing sound fields (continued)

Initial settings
Screen depth (SCREEN DEPTH)
In a movie theater, sound seems to come from

inside the image reflected on the movie screen.
This parameter lets you create the same
sensation in your listening room by shifting the
sound of the front speakers into the screen.
DEEP provides the greatest amount of screen
depth.
Parameter
Initial setting
EFFECT
(depends on the sound field)
WALL S__I__H1)
Midpoint
REVERB S__I__L1)
Midpoint
FRONT REVERB1)
STD (STANDARD)
Virtual speakers (VIR. SPEAKERS)
SCREEN DEPTH1)
MID
VIR. SPEAKERS1)
ON
Allows you turn to the virtual speakers created

by CINEMA STUDIO EX A, B, C on or off.

menu (page 44).
Effect level (EFFECT)
Lets you adjust the presence of the current

surround effect.
Wall type (WALL)
Lets you control the level of the high

frequencies to alter the sonic character of your
listening environment by simulating a softer (S)
or harder (H) wall. The midpoint designates a
neutral wall (made of wood).
Reverberation (REVERB)
Lets you control the spacing of the early

reflections to simulate a sonically longer (L) or
shorter (S) room. The midpoint designates a
standard room with no adjustment.
Front reverberation (FRONT
REVERB)
This parameter can be used when D.

CONCERT HALL A, B is selected. This
parameter lets you adjust the amount of
reverberations to add to the front signals
according to the original reverberations in the
source.
To increase front reverberations, select WET.
To decrease front reverberations, select DRY.
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Adjusting the level

parameters
Front balance (FRONT L_I_R)
The LEVEL menu contains parameters that let

you adjust the balance and volumes of each
speaker. The settings are applied to all sound
fields.

sound.
2 Press LEVEL.
3 Press
or
you want to adjust.

you want.

Initial settings
Center level (CENTER LEVEL XXX

dB)
Lets you adjust the level of the center speaker.

Surround left level (SURR L LEVEL
XXX dB)
Lets you adjust the level of the surround left

speaker.
Surround right level (SURR R LEVEL
XXX dB)
Lets you adjust the level of the surround right

speaker.
Surround back level (SURR BACK
LEVEL XXX dB)
Lets you adjust level of the surround back

speaker.
Parameter
Initial setting
FRONT L_I_R
Center
Sub woofer level (S. WOOFER LEVEL

XXX dB)
CENTER LEVEL XXX dB
0 dB
Lets you adjust the level of the sub woofer.
SURR L LEVEL XXX dB
0 dB
SURR R LEVEL XXX dB
0 dB
SURR BACK LEVEL XXX dB
0 dB
S. WOOFER LEVEL XXX dB
0 dB
LFE MIX LEVEL XXX dB1)
0 dB
D. RANGE COMP. XXX1)
OFF

menu (page 44).

is displayed.
Lets you adjust the balance between front left

and right speakers.
LFE (Low Frequency Effect) mix

level (LFE MIX LEVEL 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.
For LFE mix level, 0 dB outputs the full LFE
signal at the mix level determined by the
recording engineer.
To mute the sound of the LFE channel from the
sub woofer, select OFF. However, the low
frequency sounds of the front, center, or
surround speakers are output from the sub
woofer according to the settings made for each
speaker in the speaker setup (page 1922).
continued
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Customizing sound fields (continued)
To turn on/off the equalizer
Dynamic range compressor

(D. RANGE COMP. XXX)
Press EQUALIZER. The EQ indicator in the

display lights up when the equalizer is turned
on. When you adjust the equalizer using the EQ
parameters, the settings are stored separately
for each sound field and can be reproduced
whenever you turn on the equalizer.
Lets you compress the dynamic range of the

sound track. This may be useful when you want
to watch movies at low volumes late at night.
We recommend using the MAX setting.
To reproduce the sound track with no
compression, select OFF.
To reproduce the sound track with the dynamic
range intended by the recording engineer, select
STD.
To compress the dynamic range in small steps
to achieve the sound you desire, select 0.1
0.9.
To reproduce a dramatic compression of the
dynamic range, select MAX.
Note
Front speaker bass adjustment

(Gain/Frequency*)
Lets you adjust the gain and frequency of bass.

Front speaker midrange adjustment
(Gain/Frequency*)
Lets you adjust the gain and frequency of

midrange.
Front speaker treble adjustment
(Gain/Frequency*)

treble.
Dynamic range compression is possible with Dolby

Digital sources only.
Center speaker bass adjustment

(Gain/Frequency*)
Adjusting the equalizer
The EQ menu lets you adjust the equalization

of the front, center, surround, and surround
back speakers. The settings are stored
individually for each sound field.
Center speaker midrange adjustment

(Gain/Frequency*)
Center speaker treble adjustment

(Gain/Frequency*)

sound.
2 Press EQ.
is displayed.
3 Press
or
(gain (dB), frequency (Hz)) you want to
adjust.

midrange.

treble.
* You can set the parameter for frequency only
when you set MENU EXPAND to ON in
the CUSTOMIZE menu (page 44).

you want.
Gain (dB)
Frequency (Hz)
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Surround speaker bass adjustment

(Gain/Frequency*)

Surround speaker treble adjustment
(Gain/Frequency*)

treble.
Surround back speaker bass
adjustment (Gain/Frequency*)
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 (SOUND FIELD) and

press ?/1.
S.F Initialize appears in the display and

all sound fields are reset at once.

Surround back speaker treble

adjustment (Gain/Frequency*)

treble.
* You can set the parameter for frequency only
when you set MENU EXPAND to ON in
the CUSTOMIZE menu (page 44).
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Tips
Before receiving broadcasts, make sure you

have connected FM and AM antennas to the
receiver (page 7).
Direct tuning
You can enter a frequency of the station you
want directly by using the numeric buttons on
the supplied remote. For details on the buttons
used in this section, see pages 4857 for remote
RM-PG411 and pages 4855 for remote
RM-PP411.
1 Press TUNER on the remote.

The last received station is tuned in.
2 Press FM or AM to select the FM or AM

band.
3 Press D. TUNING on the remote.

4 Press the numeric buttons to enter the
frequency.
Example 1: FM 102.50 MHz
1 b 0 b 2 b 5 b 0
Example 2: AM 1350 kHz
(You dont have to enter the last 0 when the

tuning scale is set to 10 kHz.)
1 b 3 b 5 b 0
If you cannot tune in a station and the
entered numbers flash
Make sure youve 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.
5 If youve tuned in an AM station, adjust

the direction of the AM loop antenna for
optimum reception.
6 Repeat steps 2 to 5 to receive another

station.
If you do not remember the precise frequency, press

TUNING + or TUNING after entering the value
close to the frequency you want. The receiver
automatically tunes in the station you want. If the
frequency seems to be higher than the entered
value, press TUNING +, and if the frequency seems
to be lower than the entered value, press
TUNING .
If STEREO flashes in the display and the FM
stereo reception is poor, press FM MODE to change
to monaural (MONO). You will not be able to enjoy
the stereo effect, but the sound will be less
distorted. To return to stereo mode, press FM
MODE again.
The tuning scale differs depending on the area code
as shown in the following table. For details on area
codes, see page 4.
Area code
FM
AM
U, CA
100 kHz
10 kHz*
* The AM tuning scale can be changed (page 62).
Automatic tuning
If you dont know the frequency of the station
you want, you can let the receiver scan all
available stations in your area.
1 Rotate FUNCTION to select TUNER.

2 Press FM or AM to select the FM or AM

band.
3 Press TUNING + or TUNING .

Press TUNING + to scan from low to high;
press TUNING to scan from high to low.
The receiver stops scanning whenever a
station is received.
When the receiver reaches either end of
the band
Scanning is repeated in the same direction.
4 To continue scanning, press TUNING +

or TUNING again.
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To change a preset number to

another station
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.

2 Tune in the station that you want to

preset using Direct Tuning (page 40) or
Automatic Tuning (page 40).
3 Press MEMORY.
Tuning to preset stations

You can tune the preset stations by either of the
following two ways.
Scanning the preset stations

2 Press PRESET TUNING + or PRESET

TUNING repeatedly to select the
preset station you want.
Presetting radio stations
Do steps 1 to 6 to preset a new station to the

number.
Each time you press the button, the receiver

tunes in one preset station at a time, in the
corresponding order and direction as
follows:
nA1A2...A0B1B2...B0N
MEMORY appears in the display for a

few seconds.
Do steps 4 to 6 before MEMORY goes
out.
4 Press SHIFT to select a memory page

(A, B or C).
Each time you press SHIFT, the letter A,

B, or C appears in the display.
5 Press PRESET TUNING + or PRESET

TUNING to select a preset number.
If MEMORY goes out before you press

the preset number, start again from step 3.
6 Press MEMORY again to store the

station.
If MEMORY goes out before you can

store the station, start again from step 3.
nC0...C2C1N
Using the preset codes
Use the supplied remote to perform the

following operations. For details on the buttons
used in this section, see pages 4857 for remote
RM-PG411 and pages 4855 for remote
RM-PP411.
1 Press TUNER on the remote.

2 Press SHIFT to select a memory page

(A, B, or C), then press the preset
number of the station you want using
the numeric buttons.
7 Repeat steps 2 to 6 to preset another

station.
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Other Operations
Naming preset stations

and program sources
You can enter a name (index name) of up to 8
characters for preset stations and program
sources. These names (for example, VHS)
appear in the receivers display when a station
or program source is selected. Note that no
more than one name can be entered for each
preset station or program source.
This function is useful for distinguishing
components of the same kind. For example,
two VCRs can be specified as VHS and
8MM, respectively. It is also handy for
identifying components connected to jacks
meant for another type of component, for
example, a second CD player connected to the
MD/DAT jacks (STR-DE985) or MD/TAPE
jacks (STR-DE885).
1 To name a preset station

Rotate FUNCTION to select TUNER,
then tune in the preset station you want
to create an index name for.
The last station you received is tuned in.

If you are not familiar with how to tune in
preset stations, see Tuning to preset
stations on page 41.
To name a program source
Select the program source (component)
to be named.
2 Press CUSTOMIZE.
3 Press or repeatedly until
6 Press ENTER.
7 Repeat steps 2 to 6 to assign index
name for another station or program
source.
Note
When MULTI CH DIRECT (for STR-DE985,

MULTI CH 1 (or 2) DIRECT) is selected, NAME
IN? does not appear in the display.
Recording
Before you begin, make sure youve connected
all components properly.
Recording on an audio tape

or MiniDisc
You can record on a cassette tape or MiniDisc
using the receiver. See the operating
instructions of your cassette deck or MD deck
if you need help.
1 Select the component to be recorded.

2 Prepare the component for playing.
For example, insert a CD into the CD
player.
3 Insert a blank tape or MD into the

recording deck and adjust the
recording level, if necessary.
4 Start recording on the recording deck,

then start playback on the playback
component.
NAME IN? appears in the display.
4 Press ENTER.
5 Create an index name by using the jog
dial and
or
Turn the jog dial to select a character, then

press to move the cursor to the next
position.
To insert a space
Turn the jog dial until a blank space appears

in the display.
If youve made a mistake
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Press or repeatedly until the character

to be changed flashes, then turn the jog dial
to select the right character.
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Notes
Tip
You cannot record a digital audio signal using a

component connected to the analog TAPE OUT or
MD/DAT OUT jacks (STR-DE985) or the analog
MD/TAPE OUT jacks (STR-DE885). To record a
digital audio signal, connect a digital component to
the DIGITAL MD/DAT OUT jacks (STR-DE985)
or the DIGITAL MD/TAPE OUT jacks (STRDE885).
Sound adjustments do not affect the signal output
from the TAPE OUT or MD/DAT OUT jacks
(STR-DE985) or the MD/TAPE OUT jacks
(STR-DE885).
Some sources contain copy guards to prevent
recording. In this case, you may not be able to
record from the sources.
The analog audio signals of the current function is
output from the REC OUT jacks.
When MULTI CH IN (for STR-DE985, MULTI
CH IN 1 or 2) is selected, the analog audio signals
of the current function is output from the REC OUT
jacks.
No signals are output from DIGITAL OUT jacks
(MD/DAT OPTICAL OUT (STR-DE985) or
MD/TAPE OPTICAL OUT (STR-DE885)) when
you set MULTI/2CH ANALOG DIRECT to 2CH
ANALOG DIRECT.
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
recording from another audio source, select the
program source, then start playback. The audio from
that source will be recorded onto the audio track of
the video tape instead of the audio from the original
medium. To resume audio recording from the original
medium, select the video source again.
You can record from a VCR, a TV, or an LD

player using the receiver. You can also add
audio from a variety of audio sources when
editing a video tape. See the operating
instructions of your VCR or LD player if you
need help.
1 Select the program source to be

recorded.
2 Prepare the component for playing.

For example, insert the laser disc you want
to record into the LD player.
3 Insert a blank video tape into the VCR

(VIDEO 1 or VIDEO 2) for recording.
4 Start recording on the recording VCR,

then start playing the video tape or
laser disc you want to record.
Make sure to make both digital and analog

connections to the TV/SAT and DVD/LD inputs.
Analog recording is not possible if you make only
digital connections.
The analog audio signals of the current function is
output from the REC OUT jacks.
When MULTI CH IN (for STR-DE985, MULTI
CH IN 1 or 2) is selected, the analog audio signals
of the current function is output from the REC OUT
jacks.
Other Operations
Recording on a video tape
Notes
Using the Sleep Timer

You can set the receiver to turn off
automatically at a specified time.
Press SLEEP on the remote while the
power is on.

2 : 00 : 00 t 1 : 30 : 00 t 1 : 00 : 00 t
0 : 30 : 00 t OFF
The display dims after you have specified the
time. While using Sleep Timer, SLEEP lights
up in the display.
Tips
Press ALT on the remote before you press SLEEP

(page 51).
You can freely specify the time. After pressing
SLEEP, specify the time you want using the jog dial
and cursor buttons ( or ) on the receiver. The
sleep time changes in 1 second intervals. You can
specify up to 5 hours.
To check the remaining time before the receiver
turns off, press SLEEP. The remaining time appears
in the display.
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Adjustments using the

CUSTOMIZE button
The CUSTOMIZE button allows you to make
the following adjustments.
1 Press CUSTOMIZE.
2 Press or to select the parameter
you want to adjust.

you want.
4 Repeat steps 2 and 3 until you have set

all of the parameters that follow.
Initial settings
Parameter
Initial setting
MENU EXPAND XXX
OFF
2CH MODE
PL
MOVIE
x 2ch decode mode (2CH MODE)
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
2 channel sound in 5.1 channel through Dolby
Pro Logic II.
When set to PRO LOGIC, the receiver
performs the Pro Logic decoding. The source
recorded in 2 channel is decoded into 4
channels.
When set to PL 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 PL II MUSIC, the receiver
performs the Pro Logic II music mode
decoding. This setting is ideal for the normal
stereo sources, such as CDs.
SB DECODING XXXXXXX AUTO

MULTI CH XXXXXXX1)
NONE
S. FIELD LINK XXX
ON
POWER SAVE XXX
OFF
AUTO FUNCTION XXX
ON
OSD XXXXXXXXXX2)
COLOR
OSD H.POSITION XX2)
OSD V.POSITION XX2)
COMMAND MODE XXX
AV2
Notes
Dolby Pro Logic II does not function for DTS or

MPEG format signals.
2CH MODE only appears when you select
NORMAL SURROUND or AUTO
DECODING.
1) For STR-DE985, MULTI CH 1 or 2 XXXXXXX.

2) STR-DE985 only.
x MENU EXPAND
Normally, set MENU EXPAND to OFF

(default setting). When set to ON, you can
select all adjustable parameters for SET UP,
SURR, LEVEL and EQ buttons and do the
advanced settings for each menu.
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x Surround back decoding mode (SB

DECODING XXXXXX)
x CONTROL A1 auto function

(AUTO FUNCTION XXX)
You can set this parameter using SURR BACK

DECODING on the front panel. For details, see
page 33.
Lets you switch the function of this receiver to

the Sony components connected via CONTROL
A1 cords (see page 14) automatically when the
connected component is set to play mode.
x Multi channel assignment (MULTI

CH XXXXXXX) (for STR-DE985,
MULTI CH 1 or 2 XXXXXXX)
Lets you assign a function to MULTI CH (for

STR-DE985, MULTI CH 1 or 2). You cannot
assign TUNER or PHONO.
For STR-DE985, you cannot assign the same
function to both MULTI CH 1 and 2.
x Sound field link (S.FIELD LINK
XXX)
x CONTROL A1 power save

function (POWER SAVE XXX)
Lets you turn on the receiver automatically

when the component connected via CONTROL
A1 cords (see page 14) is turned on and the
playback is started.
(STR-DE985 only)
Lets you select the color of the on-screen

display.
x OSD horizontal position (OSD
H.POSTION XX)
(STR-DE985 only)
Lets you adjust the position of the on-screen

display horizontally.
Other Operations
Lets you apply the last selected sound field to a

program source whenever it is selected. For
example, if you listen to CD with STADIUM
as the sound field, change to a different
program source, then return to CD, STADIUM
will be applied again.
x Color of the on-screen display

(OSD XXXXXXXXXX)
x OSD vertical position (OSD

V.POSTION XX)
(STR-DE985 only)
Lets you adjust the position of the on-screen

display vertically.
x Selecting the command mode of
the remote (COMMAND MODE XXX)
Lets you select the command mode of the

remote. Change the command mode when you
use 2 Sony receivers in the same room.
When set to ON, you can save the power

consumption of the receiver during standby
mode.
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CONTROL A1
system
control
Getting Started
This section explains the basic functions
of the CONTROL A1 Control System.
Certain components have special
functions, such as CD Synchro Dubbing
on cassette decks, that require CONTROL
A1 connections. For detailed information
regarding specific operations, be sure to
also refer to the Operating Instructions
supplied with your component(s).
The CONTROL A1 Control System was

designed to simplify the operation of audio
systems composed of separate Sony
components. CONTROL A1 connections
provide a path for the transmission of control
signals which enable automatic operation and
control features usually associated with
integrated systems.
Currently, CONTROL A1 connections
between a Sony CD player, amplifier
(receiver), MD deck and cassette deck provide
automatic function selection and synchronized
recording.
In the future, the CONTROL A1 connection
will work as a multifunction bus allowing you
to control various functions for each
component.
CONTROL A1
compatibility
and CONTROL A1
The CONTROL A1 control system has been

updated to the CONTROL A1 which is the
standard system in the Sony 300 disc CD changer
and other recent Sony components. Components
with CONTROL A1 jacks are compatible with
components with CONTROL A1 , and can be
connected to each other. Basically, the majority of
the functions available with the CONTROL A1
control system will be available with the
CONTROL A1 control system.
However, when making connections between
components with CONTROL A1 jacks and
components with CONTROL A1 jacks, the
number of functions that can be controlled may be
limited depending on the component. For detailed
information, refer to the operating instructions
supplied with the component(s).
Connections
Connect monaural mini-plug cords in series to
the CONTROL A1 jacks on the back of each
component. You can connect up to 10
CONTROL A1 compatible components in
any order. However, you can connect only one
of each type of component (i.e., 1 CD player, 1
MD deck, 1 tape deck and 1 receiver).
(You may be able to connect more than one CD
player or MD deck, depending on the model.
Refer to the operating instructions supplied
with the respective component for details.)
Example
Notes
The CONTROL A1 Control System is designed to

maintain upward compatibility as the Control
System is upgraded to handle new functions. In this
case, however, older components will not be
compatible with the new functions.
Do not operate a 2 way remote control unit when
the CONTROL A1 jacks are connected via a PC
interface kit to a personal computer running MD
Editor or similar application. Also, do not operate
the connected component in a manner contrary to
the functions of the application, as this may cause
the application to operate incorrectly.
Amplifier
CD
MD
(Receiver) player deck
Tape
deck
Other
component
In the CONTROL A1 control system, the

control signals flow both ways, so there is no
distinction of IN and OUT jacks. If a
component has more than one CONTROL
A1 jack, you can use either one, or connect
different components to each jack.
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Jacks and connection examples
Notes
CONTROL A1
CONTROL A1
CD player
MD deck
On CONTROL A1 jacks and

connections
About the connecting cord
Some CONTROL A1 compatible components

are supplied with a connecting cord as an
accessory. In this case, use the connecting cord
for your connection.
When using a commercially available cord, use
a monaural mini-plug cord less than 2 meters
long, with no resistance (such as the Sony
RK-G69HG).
Basic Functions
The CONTROL A1 functions will operate as
long as the component you want to operate is
turned on, even if all of the other connected
components are not turned on.
Automatic function selection
When you connect a CONTROL A1

compatible Sony amplifier (or receiver) to
other Sony components using monaural miniplug cords, the function selector on the
amplifier (or receiver) automatically switches
to the correct input when you press the play
button on one of the connected components.
Synchronized recording
This function lets you conduct synchronized

recording between the selected source and
recorder components.
1 Set the function selector on the

amplifier (or receiver) to the source
component.
Other Operations
It is possible to make connections between

CONTROL A1 and CONTROL A1 jacks.
For details regarding particular connections or
set up options, refer to the operating
instructions supplied with the component(s).
You must connect a CONTROL A1 compatible

amplifier (receiver) using a monaural mini-plug
cord in order to take advantage of the automatic
function selection feature.
This function only works when the components are
connected to the amplifier (or receiver) inputs
according to the names on the function buttons.
Certain receivers allow you to switch the names of
the function buttons. In this case, refer to the
operating instructions supplied with the receiver.
When recording, do not play any components other
than the recording source. It will cause the
automatic function selection to operate.
2 Set the source component to pause

mode (make sure both the N and X
indicators light together).
3 Set the recorder component to the

REC-PAUSE mode.
4 Press PAUSE on the recorder

component.
The source component is released from
the pause mode, and recording begins
shortly thereafter.
When playback ends from the source
component, recording stops.
Notes
Do not set more than one component to the pause

mode.
Certain recorder components may be equipped with
a special synchronized recording function that uses
the CONTROL A1 Control System, such as CD
Synchro Dubbing. In this case, refer to the
operating instructions supplied with the recorder
component.
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Operations Using the Remote RM-PG411 and RM-PP411

You can use the remote RM-PG411 (STRDE985 only) or RM-PP411 (STR-DE885 only)
to operate the components in your system.
Before you use your

remote
Remote button
description
RM-PG411
TV ?/1
AV ?/1
USE MODE P
RM-PP411
?/1
TV ?/1
AV ?/1
USE MODE P
SYSTEM STANDBY SLEEP

VIDEO1
Inserting batteries into the

remote
Insert R6 (size-AA) batteries with the + and
properly oriented in the battery compartment.
When using the remote, point it at the remote
sensor g on the receiver.
VIDEO2
VIDEO3
SYSTEM STANDBY SLEEP

VIDEO1
DVD/LD
VIDEO2
VIDEO3
DVD/LD
AV1
AV2
2ND
TAPE
MD/DAT CD/SACD
TV/SAT
AV1
AV2
TV/SAT MD/TAPE CD/SACD
TUNER
M1
M2
TUNER PHONO MULTI CH SOURCE
PHONO
AUX
MULTI CH SOURCE
RM-PG411 and RM-PP411

SOUND FIELD
PRESET AUTO DEC MODE
TEST
TONE
1
MPX/
DUAL
ANALOG
DIRECT
4
2CH
5
SWAP/
ANGLE
AUDIO
JUMP/
TIME
ANT
CLEAR SEARCH MODE
N
TOP MENU/
GUIDE
Under normal conditions, the batteries should last for

about 6 months. When the remote no longer operates
the receiver, replace all batteries with new ones.
ENTER
>
0/10
>10/11
12
D.TUNING DISC
ALT
ENTER/
EXECUTE
PRESET/
CH/D.SKIP
9
SUBTITLE
.
SHIFT
Tip
?/1
x
MUTING
AV MENU
MASTER
VOL
F
G
g
f
O
DISPLAY
TV VOL
Notes
RETURN/EXIT
TV CH
TV/
VIDEO
MAIN
MENU
WIDE ON SCREEN
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 dont 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 common to both remote RM-PG411 and
RM-PP411.
Remote
Button
Operations
Function
?/1
Receiver
Turns the receiver on or off.
SLEEP
Receiver
Activates the sleep

function and the duration
which the receiver turns
off automatically.
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Operations
Function
Remote
Button
Operations
Function
VIDEO 1
Receiver
To watch VCR.
(VTR mode 3)
V/v
Receiver
Select a menu item.
B/b
Receiver
VIDEO 2
Receiver
To watch VCR.
(VTR mode 1)
Makes adjustment or
change the setting.
Receiver
To watch VCR.
(VTR mode 2)
MASTER
VOL +/
Receiver
VIDEO 3
Adjusts the master

volume of the receiver.
Receiver
To watch DVD or laser

disc.
MAIN
MENU
Receiver
DVD/LD
TV/SAT
Receiver
To watch TV programs
or satellite receiver.
Press this button

repeatedly to select one
of the five cursor modes:
EQ, SURR, LEVEL,
SET UP and
CUSTOMIZE.
ON
SCREEN
Receiver
To display the menus of

the receiver on the TV
screen.
AV ?/1
TV/VCR/
Turns the audio and
CD player/
video components on or
VCD player/ off.
LD player/
DVD player/
MD deck/
DAT deck
SYSTEM
STANDBY
(Press
AV ?/1
and ?/1
at the
same time)
Receiver/TV/ Turns off the receiver and

VCR/Satellite other Sony audio/video
tuner/CD
components.
player/VCD
player/LD player/
DVD player/
MD deck/DAT
deck/Tape deck
19 and
0/10
Receiver
CD/SACD Receiver
To listen to compact disc.
TUNER
Receiver
To listen to radio
programs.
PHONO
Receiver
To listen to turntable.
MULTI CH Receiver
Selects MULTI CH IN*

source.
SOURCE
Receiver
Selects 2ND AV output.
TEST
TONE
Receiver
Press to output test tone.
PRESET
Receiver
Selects preset sound field

(e.g. Cinema Studio
EX A, B, C).
AUTO DEC Receiver
Selects AUTO
DECODING mode.
MPX/DUAL Receiver
Select Dual Mono or

Bilingual sound of Dolby
Digital or DTS, etc.
ANALOG
DIRECT
Receiver
Selects 2CH ANALOG

DIRECT.
2CH
Receiver
Selects 2CH mode.
MODE +/ Receiver
Selects sound field mode.
SHIFT
Press repeatedly to select

a memory page for
presetting radio stations
or tuning to preset
stations.
Receiver
D.TUNING Receiver
MUTING
Receiver
Tuner station direct keyin-mode.

Mutes the sound from the
receiver.
Use with SHIFT button

to select tuner preset
station numeric input
during DIRECT
TUNING or MEMORY
mode.
CD player/
Select track numbers.
VCD player/ 0 selects track 10.
LD player/
MD deck/
DAT deck
TV/VCR/
Select channel numbers.
Satellite tuner
continued
* For STR-DE985, press repeatedly to select MULTI
CH IN 1 or 2.
Remote
Button
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Remote Button Description

(continued)
Remote
Button
Operations
>10/11
CD player/
Select track numbers
VCD player/ over 10.
LD player/MD
deck/Tape deck
AUDIO
TV/ VCR/
Changes the sound to
DVD player Multiplex, Bilingual or
Multi channel TV Sound.
SWAP*/
ANGLE
JUMP/
TIME
Function
TV
Swaps the small and

large picture.
DVD player
To select viewing angle

or changes the angles.
TV
Toggles between the

previous and the current
channels.
Remote
Button
Receiver
Skips tracks.
m/M CD player/
VCD player/
DVD player/
LD player/
MD deck
Searches tracks
(forward or backward).
VCR/
DAT deck/
Tape deck
Fast forwards or
rewinds.
VCR/
CD player/
VCD player/
LD player/
DVD player/
MD deck/
DAT deck/
Tape deck
Starts play.
VCR/
CD player/
VCD player/
LD player/
DVD player/
MD deck/
DAT deck/
Tape deck
Pauses play or record.

(Also starts recording
with components in
record standby.)
VCR/
CD player/
VCD player/
LD player/
DVD player/
MD deck/
DAT deck/
Tape deck
Stops play.
Scans and selects preset

stations.
D.SKIP +/ TV/VCR/
Selects preset channels.
satellite tuner
CD player/
Skips discs (multi-disc
VCD player/ changer only).
DVD player/
MD deck
ENTER
TV/VCR/
satellite tuner/
LD player/
MD deck/
DAT deck/
Tape deck
After selecting a channel,

disc or track using the
numeric buttons, press to
enter the value.
DISC
CD player/
VCD player
Selects a disc directly

(multi-disc changer
only).
ANT
VCR
Selects output signal

from aerial terminal: TV
signal or VCR program.
* Only for Sony TVs with the picture-in-picture

function.
Function
./> VCR/
CD player/
VCD player/
LD player/
DVD player/
MD deck/
DAT deck/
Tape deck
CD player/
Shows the time or
VCD player/ displays the playing time
DVD player of disc, etc.
PRESET/
CH/
Operations
DISPLAY TV/VCR/
VCD player/
LD player/
DVD player
MD Deck
Selects information
displayed on the TV
screen.
Selects information on
the display.
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Remote
Button
Operations
RETURN/ VCD player/

EXIT
LD player/
DVD player
Satellite
tuner
Function
Remote
Button
Returns to the previous

menu.
USE MODE Remote
To set up the remote.
AV1 and
AV2
Remote
Select the command

mode of the remote.
Exits the menu.
ALT
Remote
Change remote key

function to activate those
buttons with orange
printing.
SUBTITLE DVD player
Changes the subtitles.
CLEAR
Press if you made a

mistake when you press
the number button or
press to return to the
continuous play etc.
DVD player
SEARCH DVD player

MODE
TOP MENU/ DVD player
GUIDE
Select searching mode.

Press to select the unit for
search (track, index, etc.)
VCD player/
LD player/
DVD player
V/v/B/b
VCR/Satellite Selects a menu item.

tuner/
DVD player
Operations
TAPE
Function
Receiver
To listen to audio tape.
MD/DAT Receiver
To listen to Minidisc or
DAT deck.
2ND
Remote
Select the command

mode of the remote.
M1 and
M2
Remote
To perform several
commands in sequence
automatically.
Returns to the previous

menu or exits the menu.
RM-PP411 only
ENTER/ VCR/satellite Press to enter the

EXECUTE tuner/
selection.
DVD player
TV ?/1
TV
Turns the TV on or off.
-/--
TV
Selects the channel entry

mode, either one or two
digit.
TV
Remote
Button
Function
RM-PG411 only
Displays DVD title.
Satellite tuner Displays guide menu.
AV MENU VCR/Satellite Displays menu.

tuner/
DVD player
TV VOL
+/
Operations
Adjust the volume of the

TV.
TV CH +/ TV
Select preset TV
channels.
TV/
VIDEO
TV
Selects input signal: TV

input or video input.
WIDE
TV
Selects the wide picture

mode.
Remote
Button
Operations
Function
MD/TAPE Receiver
To listen to Minidisc
or audio tape.
AUX
To listen to an audio
equipment.
Receiver
Notes
Some functions explained in this section may not

work depending on the model of the receiver.
The above explanation is intended to serve as an
example only.
Therefore, depending on the component the above
operation may not be possible or may operate
differently than described.
To activate the buttons with orange printing, press
ALT first before pressing the buttons.
The MPX/DUAL and 12 functions are not available
for set operation (RM-PG411 only). The AUX,
SOURCE, MPX/DUAL, 12 and ON SCREEN
functions are not available for set operation
(RM-PP411 only).
Before you use the V/v/B/b/ENTER/EXECUTE
buttons for receiver operation, press MAIN MENU.
To operate other components, press TOP MENU/
GUIDE or AV MENU after pressing the function
button.
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Selecting the mode of the

remote
To check the mode of the remote
Press USE MODE. You can check the remote

by the indicator.
Mode
Indicator lights
Set the remote mode using the USE MODE

button and the remote mode buttons.
AV1
once
AV2
twice
Selecting the command mode
2ND (RM-PG411 only)
once (for a while)
You can switch the command mode (AV1 or

AV2) of the remote. If the command mode of
the receiver and the remote is different, you
cannot use the remote to operate the receiver.
Press 1 (AV1) (or 2 (AV2)) while pressing
down USE MODE.
The indicator lights once (twice for AV2) , then

the command mode switches.
Setting to the 2nd room mode.
(RM-PG411 only)
You can use the remote to select the function

for the 2nd room (2nd room mode). You can
use the function buttons only for the 2nd room.
Press 2ND while pressing down USE
MODE (RM-PG411 only).
The indicator lights for a while, then the mode

switches to the 2nd room mode.
Tips (RM-PG411 only)
If you press a function button while pressing down

SOURCE, you can select the function for the 2nd
room even though the mode is not set to the 2nd
room mode.
If you press SOURCE only, you can output the
source signal of the current function of the receiver
to the amplifier in the 2nd room.
To reset the remote to factory

settings
Press =/1, AV =/1, and MASTER VOL at
the same time.
The indicator lights 3 times, then goes off.
Programming the remote

You can program the remote to control nonSony components by changing the code. Once
the control signals have been memorized, you
can use those components as part of your
system.
Furthermore, you can also program the remote
for Sony components that the remote is unable
to control. Note that the remote can only
control components that accept infrared
wireless control signals.
1 Press AV ?/1 while pressing down USE

MODE.
The indicator lights.
2 Press the function button (including

TV ?/1) for the component you want to
control.
For example, if you are going to control a

CD player, press CD/SACD.
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3 Press the numeric buttons to enter the

numeric code (or one of the codes if
more than one code exists)
corresponding to the component and
the maker of the component you want
to control.
See the tables on pages 54 and 55 for

information on the numeric code(s)
corresponding to the component and the
maker of the component (the first digit and
the last two digits of the numeric code
correspond to the category and the makers
code respectively.)
4 Press ENTER.
Once the numeric code has been verified,
the indicator slowly flashes twice and the
remote automatically exits the programming
mode.
5 Repeat steps 1 to 4 to control other

components.
Press USE MODE during any step. The

remote automatically exits the programming
mode.
To activate the function after
programming.
Press the programmed button to activate the

function you want.
If programming is unsuccessful,
check the following:
If the indicator does not light up in step 1, the
batteries are weak. Replace both batteries.
If the indicator flashes 4 times in quick succession
while entering the numeric code, an error has
occurred. Start again from step 1.
The indicator turns off while a valid button is

pressed.
In step 2, if several function buttons are pressed,
only the last pressed button is valid.
In step 2, if you press TV ?/1, only TV VOL +/,
TV CH +/, TV/VIDEO and WIDE buttons are
reprogrammed.
In step 3, if a function button is pressed, the new
function is selected and the programming procedure
returns to the beginning of step 3.
For the numeric codes, only the first three numbers
entered are valid.
To clear the memory of the remote
To clear all programmed and learned signals,

do the following to reset the remote to factory
settings.
Press ?/1, AV ?/1 and MASTER VOL at
the same time.
The indicator flashes 3 times, then goes off.

The numeric codes corresponding to
the component and the maker of the
component
Use the numeric codes in the tables below to

control non-Sony components and also Sony
components that the remote is normally unable
to control. Since the remote signal that a
component accepts differs depending on the
model and year of the component, more than
one numeric code may be assigned to a
component. If you fail to program your remote
using one of the codes, try using other codes.
Notes
The numeric codes are based on the latest

information available for each brand. There is a
chance, however, that your component will not
respond to some or all of the codes.
All of the functions on this remote may not be
available when used with your particular
component.
continued
To cancel programming
Notes
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Programming the remote (continued)
To control an LD player
Maker
To control a CD player
Maker
Code(s)
Code(s)
SONY
601, 602, 603
PIONEER
606
SONY
101, 102, 103
DENON
104, 123
To control a video CD player
JVC
105, 106, 107
Maker
Code(s)
KENWOOD
108, 109, 110
SONY
605
MAGNAVOX
111, 116
MARANTZ
116
To control a VCR
ONKYO
112, 113, 114
Maker
Code(s)
PANASONIC
115
SONY
PHILIPS
116
701, 702, 703, 704, 705,

706
PIONEER
117
AIWA
710, 750, 757, 758
TECHNICS
115, 118, 119
AKAI
707, 708, 709, 759
YAMAHA
120, 121, 122
BLAUPUNKT
740
EMERSON
711, 712, 713, 714, 715,

716, 750
FISHER
717, 718, 719, 720
GENERAL ELECTRIC
721, 722, 730
GOLDSTAR
723, 753
GRUNDIG
724
To control a DAT deck

Maker
Code(s)
SONY
203
PIONEER
219
To control an MD deck
HITACHI
722, 725, 729, 741
ITT/NOKIA
717
Maker
Code(s)
JVC
726, 727, 728, 736
SONY
301
MAGNAVOX
730, 731, 738
DENON
302
MITSUBISHI/MGA
732, 733, 734, 735
JVC
303
NEC
736
KENWOOD
304
PANASONIC
729, 730, 737, 738, 739,

740
PHILIPS
729, 730, 731
To control a tape deck

Maker
Code(s)
SONY
201, 202
DENON
204, 205
KENWOOD
206, 207, 208, 209
NAKAMICHI
210
PANASONIC
216
PHILIPS
211, 212
PIONEER
213, 214
TECHNICS
215, 216
YAMAHA
217, 218
PIONEER
729
RCA/PROSCAN
722, 729, 730, 731, 741,

747
SAMSUNG
742, 743, 744, 745
SANYO
717, 720, 746
SHARP
748, 749
TELEFUNKEN
751, 752
TOSHIBA
747, 755, 756
ZENITH
754
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To control a DVD player

Maker
Code(s)
Learning the commands

of your components
SONY
401, 402, 403
PANASONIC
406, 408
PHILIPS
407
(RM-PG411 only)
PIONEER
409
TOSHIBA
404
By using the Learning function, it is possible

for this remote to perform learned commands.
DENON
405
Setting remote control codes that

are not stored in the remote
To control a TV
Maker
Code(s)
SONY
501
DAEWOO
504, 505, 506, 507, 515,

544
FISHER
508
GOLDSTAR
503, 511, 512, 515, 534,

544
GRUNDIG
517, 534
HITACHI
513, 514, 515, 544
When a remote control code is not one of the

presets stored in the remote, it is possible for
the remote to learn the code using the Learning
function.
1 Press TV ?/1 while pressing down USE

MODE.
521, 522
JVC
516
MAGNAVOX
503, 518, 544
MITSUBISHI/MGA
503, 519, 544
NEC
503, 520, 544
SANYO
508, 545
503, 515, 531, 532, 533,

534, 544
section of the remote towards the

receiver/transmitter on the remote
control to be learned.
>
510, 527, 528, 529, 544
SAMSUNG
4 Point the remote control code receiver
RCA/PROSCAN
The indicator turns off while a valid button

is pressed, then blinks slowly.
509, 525, 526, 540
the Learning function.
PIONEER
3 Press the button you want to use for
515, 518
For example, if you are going to learn an

operation for a CD player, press CD/SACD.
509, 524
PHILIPS
TV ?/1) for the component you want to

learn functions for.
PANASONIC
2 Press the function button (including
TOSHIBA
535, 540, 541
ZENITH
542, 543
530, 537, 539
THOMSON
523, 536, 537, 538
535
TELEFUNKEN
SHARP
5-10 cm
continued
To control a satellite tuner or cable

box
Maker
Code(s)
SONY
801, 802
JERROLD/G.I.
806, 807, 808, 809, 810,

811, 812, 813, 814
PANASONIC
818
RCA
805, 819
S. ATLANTA
815, 816, 817
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Learning the commands of your

components (continued)
To activate the function after

programming.
5 Press the appropriate button on the
Press the programmed button to activate the function

you want.
remote control to be learned to send

the remote button code.
Lightly pressing the button once should be

sufficient.
If learning is completed successfully, the
indicator slowly flashes twice and the
remote automatically exits the learning
mode.
When learning is not completed
successfully, the indicator flashes 4 times in
quick succession and the procedure returns
to step 5.
If the memory of the remote is already full,
the indicator flashes 8 times in quick
succession and the remote automatically
exits the learning mode.
To cancel learning
Press USE MODE during any step. The remote

automatically exits the learning mode.
To clear the learned codes
Start over from step 1. After step 3, press

TV ?/1 for more than 2 seconds. The indicator
lights twice slowly and the learned code is
cleared. If TV ?/1 is pressed less than 2
seconds, the learning procedure returns to the
beginning of step 5.
When a learned code is cleared, if the button
was previously programmed for another
function, the programmed code for that button
can be used.
To clear the memory of the remote
Notes
You can program more than 80 keys for the

Learning function. In some cases, you may not be
able to program even if you have not programmed
80 buttons. The number of buttons you can program
for each FUNCTION button are shown in the
following table.
To clear all programmed and learned signals,

do the following to reset the remote to factory
settings.
At the same time, press ?/1, AV ?/1, and
MASTER VOLUME.
The indicator flashes 3 times, then goes off.
FUNCTION button area
Number of Buttons
you can program
VIDEO 1, VIDEO 2,
DVD/LD
78 keys
To use a command that has been

learned
VIDEO 3, TV/SAT,
TAPE
78 keys
When selecting a learned function, press the

learned button for that function.
MD/DAT, CD/SACD,
TUNER
78 keys
PHONO, MULTI CH
52 keys
TV buttons (TV ?/1,

TV VOL +/, TV CH +/,
WIDE, TV/VIDEO)
7 keys
In steps 2 and 3, the indicator turns off while a valid

button is pressed.
In step 3, if several buttons that can be used for
learning are pressed, only the last pressed button is
valid. The indiactor blinks slowly, it turns ON while
a valid button is pressed.
In step 5, if a button that can be used for learning is
pressed, the new button is selected and the learning
procedure returns to the beginning of step 5.
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Performing several
commands in sequence
automatically
(Macro Play)
To cancel programming
Press USE MODE during any step. The remote

automatically exits the macro setting mode.
To delay the output of an IR code
Start over from step 1. In step 3,
The Macro Play function lets you link several

IR codes in a sequential order as a single
command. The remote provides 2 macro lists
(M1 and M2). You can specify up to 10 IR
codes for each macro list.
Press M1 (TV/SAT) when the macro setting

is M1.
Press M2 (TAPE) when the macro setting is
M2.
1 second delay is programmed at this program
step. The indicator lights twice slowly, then the
remote automatically exits the macro setting
mode.
Setting the sequence of IR codes
To clear the programmed IR codes
1 Press M1 (or M2) while pressing down
Clear each macro step individually. In step 3,
(RM-PG411 only)
USE MODE.
2 Press the numeric buttons to select the

For example, to program step 1, press 1.
The indicator blinks slowly.
3 Point the remote control code receiver

section of the remote towards the
receiver/transmitter on the remote
control to be learned.
4 Press the appropriate button on

the remote control to be learned
to send the remote button code.
Lightly pressing the button once should be

sufficient.
If learning is completed successfully, the
indicator slowly flashes twice and the
remote automatically exits the learning
mode.
When learning is not completed
successfully, the indicator flashes 4 times in
quick succession and the procedure returns
to step 4.
macro step number.
Press M1 (TV/SAT) when the macro setting

is M1.
Press M2 (TAPE) when the macro setting is
M2.
The IR code is cleared. The indicator lights
twice slowly, then the remote automatically
exits the macro setting mode.
To start macro play
Press M1 (TV/SAT) or M2 (TAPE) while the
ALT indicator turns ON.
Note
If the Macro Play function does not work properly,

program a delay between each operation. See To
delay the output of an IR code.
5 Repeat steps 1 through 4 to program up

to 10 IR codes.
Tip
If programming is unsuccessful, check the follwing:

If the indicator does not light up in step 1, the
batteries are weak. Replace both batteries.
If the indicator lights 4 times in quick
succession in step 3, an error has occured. Start
again from step 1.
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Troubleshooting
Precautions
On safety
Should any solid object or liquid fall into the cabinet,
unplug the receiver and have it checked by qualified
personnel before operating it any further.
On power sources
Before operating the unit, check that the operating
voltage is identical with your local power supply.
The operating voltage is indicated on the nameplate
at the rear of the receiver.
The unit is not disconnected from the AC power
source (mains) as long as it is connected to the wall
outlet, even if the receiver itself has been turned off.
If you are not going to use the receiver for a long
time, be sure to disconnect the receiver from the
wall outlet. To disconnect the AC power cord,
grasp the plug itself; never pull the cord.
(Models of area code U, CA only)
One blade of the plug is wider than the other for the
purpose of safety and will fit into the wall outlet
only one way. If you are unable to insert the plug
fully into the outlet, contact your dealer.
AC power cord must be changed only at the
qualified service shop.
On heat buildup
Although the unit heats up during operation, this is
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.
If you experience any of the following

difficulties while using the receiver, use this
troubleshooting guide to help you remedy the
problem. Also, see Checking the connections
on page 25 to verify that the connections are
correct. Should any problem persist, consult
your nearest Sony dealer.
There is no sound or only a very low-level sound
no matter which component is selected.
Check that the speakers and components are

connected securely and correctly.
Check that both the receiver and all the
components are turned on.
Check that the MASTER VOLUME control is
not set at VOLUME MIN.
Check that the SPEAKERS A/B button is not set
to SPEAKER OFF and is set accordingly to
your SPEAKERS FRONT system (page 27).
Press MUTING to cancel the muting function.
Check that the headphones are not connected.
The protective device on the receiver has been
activated because of a short circuit (PROTECT
flashes). Turn off the receiver, eliminate the
short-circuit problem and turn on the power
again.
There is no sound from a specific component.
Check that the component is connected correctly

to the audio input jacks for that component.
Check that the cord(s) used for the connection is
(are) fully inserted into the jacks on both the
receiver and the component.
Check that you have selected the correct
component on the receiver.
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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There is no sound from one of the front

speakers.
Connect a pair of headphones to the PHONES jack

to verify that sound is output from the headphones
(page 27).
If only one channel is output from the headphones,
the component may not be connected to the
receiver correctly. Check that all the cords are fully
inserted into the jacks on both the receiver and the
component.
If both channels are output from the headphones,
the front speaker may not be connected to the
receiver correctly. Check the connection of the
front speaker which is not outputting any sound.
The left and right sounds are unbalanced or
reversed.

connected correctly and securely.
Adjust balance parameters in the LEVEL menu.
There is severe hum or noise.
There is no sound or only a very low-level sound

is heard from the center or/and surround
speakers.
There is no sound output from the SUB WOOFER

terminal depending on the sound field (page 67).
The surround effect cannot be obtained.
Make sure the sound field function is on (press

MODE (SOUND FIELD)).
Dolby Digital or DTS multi channel sound is not
reproduced.
Check that the playing DVD, etc. is recorded in

Dolby Digital or DTS format.
When connecting the DVD player, etc. to the
digital input jacks of this receiver, check the
audio setting (settings for the audio output) of the
connected component.
Recording cannot be done.
Check that the components are connected

correctly.
Select the source component with FUNCTION
control.
Make sure that INPUT MODE is set to
ANALOG 2CH FIXED before recording from
a digital component connected to the analog
MD/DAT or TAPE terminals (STR-DE985) or
the analog MD/TAPE terminals (STR-DE885).
Make sure that INPUT MODE is set to
COAXIAL FIXED or OPTICAL FIXED
(page 26) before recording from a digital
component connected to the DIGITAL
MD/DAT OUT terminals (STR-DE985) or the
DIGITAL MD/TAPE OUT terminals
(STR-DE885).
continued
Make sure the sound field function is on (press

MODE (SOUND FIELD)).
Select a sound field containing the word
CINEMA STUDIO EX (pages 2930).
Adjust the speaker level (page 25).
Make sure the center or/and surround speaker
size parameter is set to either SMALL or
LARGE (page 21).

connected securely.
Check that the connecting cords are away from a
transformer or motor, and at least 3 meters away
from a TV set or fluorescent light.
Move your TV away from the audio components.
Make sure you have grounded U SIGNAL GND
terminal (only when a turntable is connected).
The plugs and jacks are dirty. Wipe them with a
cloth slightly moistened with alcohol.
There is no sound from the active sub woofer.
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Troubleshooting (continued)
To connect an LD player via an RF demodulator.
Connect the LD player to the RF demodulator,

then connect the RF demodulators optical or
coaxial digital output to the receivers jack. When
making this connection, be sure to set INPUT
MODE manually (page 26). The receiver may not
operate correctly if INPUT MODE is set to
AUTO 2CH. For details on DOLBY DIGITAL
RF hookups, see the operating instructions
supplied with your RF demodulator.
The FM reception is poor.
Use a 75-ohm coaxial cable (not supplied) to

connect the receiver to an outdoor FM antenna as
shown below. If you connect the receiver to an
outdoor antenna, ground it against lightning. To
prevent a gas explosion, do not connect the ground
wire to a gas pipe.
Outdoor FM antenna
Receiver
ANTENNA
AM
There is no picture or an unclear picture appears

on the TV screen or monitor.
Select the appropriate function on the receiver.

Set your TV to the appropriate input mode.
Move your TV away from the audio components.
The remote does not function.
The MPX/DUAL and 12 buttons on the remote

are not available (RM-PG411 only).
The AUX, SOURCE, MPX/DAUL, 12 and ON
SCREEN buttons on the remote are not available
(RM-PP411 only).
Point the remote at the remote sensor g on the
receiver.
Check that the mode of the remote corresponds
to that of the receiver (page 44 and 52).
Remove any obstacles in the path between the
remote and the receiver.
Replace both batteries in the remote with new
ones, if they are weak.
Make sure you select the correct function on the
remote.
Press MAIN MENU on the remote before you
use the V/v/B/b buttons for receiver operation
(page 51).
y
FM
75
COAXIAL
Ground wire
(not supplied)
To ground
Clearing the receivers memory

To clear
See
All memorized settings
page 19
Customized sound fields
page 39
Radio stations cannot be tuned in.
Check that the antennas are connected securely.

Adjust the antennas and connect an external
antenna if necessary.
The signal strength of the stations is too weak
(when tuning in with automatic tuning). Use
direct tuning.
Make sure you set the tuning interval correctly
(when tuning in AM stations with direct tuning).
No stations have been preset or the preset
stations have been cleared (when tuning by
scanning preset stations). Preset the stations
(page 41).
Press DISPLAY so that the frequency appears in
the display.
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Inputs (Digital)
DVD/LD (Coaxial)
Specifications
Sensitivity:
Impedance: 75 ohms
S/N: 100 dB
(A, 20 kHz LPF)
AUDIO POWER SPECIFICATIONS

POWER OUTPUT AND TOTAL
HARMONIC DISTORTION:
With 8 ohm loads, both channels driven, from

20 20,000 Hz; rated 100 watts per channel
minimum RMS power, with no more than
0.09 % total harmonic distortion from 250
milliwatts to rated output (Models of area code
U only).
Amplifier section
POWER OUTPUT
Models of area code U, CA
Rated Power Output at Stereo Mode
(8 ohms 20 Hz 20 kHz, THD 0.09 %)
100 W + 100 W
1) Depending on the sound field settings and the

source, there may be no sound output.
Frequency response
PHONO
MULTI CH IN (1, 2)2),
CD/SACD, TAPE2),
MD/DAT2), MD/
TAPE3) , TV/SAT,
DVD/LD,
VIDEO 1, 2, 3
Inputs (Analog)
PHONO
MULTI CH IN (1, 2)2),

CD/SACD, TAPE2),
MD/DAT2), MD/
TAPE3) , TV/SAT,
DVD/LD,
VIDEO 1, 2, 3
RIAA equalization curve

0.5 dB
10 Hz 70 kHz
+0.5/2 dB (with sound
field and equalizer
bypassed)
Sensitivity: 4 mV
Impedance: 50 kilohms
S/N4): 86 dB (A, 4 mV5))
Sensitivity: 250 mV
S/N4): 96 dB
(A, 250 mV5))
Sensitivity:
Impedance:
S/N: 100 dB
(A, 20 kHz LPF)
Outputs (Analog)
MD/DAT2), TAPE2)
MD/TAPE3) (OUT),
VIDEO 1, 2
(AUDIO OUT)
Voltage: 250 mV
Voltage: 2 V
SUB WOOFER,
SURR BACK,
2ND ROOM2)
Outputs (Digital)
MD/DAT2),
MD/TAPE3) (Optical)
2)
3)
4)
5)
Sensitivity: -
STR-DE985 only.
STR-DE885 only.
INPUT SHORT.
Weighted network, input level.
EQ
BASS:
Reference Power Output

(8 ohms 1 kHz, THD 0.7 %)
FRONT1):
100 W/ch
CENTER1):
100 W
1)
SURR :
100 W/ch
1)2)
100 W
SURR BACK :
CD/SACD, TV/SAT,
MD/DAT2), MD/
TAPE3) , VIDEO 3
(Optical)
99 Hz~1.0 kHz
(21 steps)
198 Hz~10 kHz
(37 steps)
1.0 kHz~10 kHz
(23 steps)
10 dB, 1 dB step
MID:
TREBLE:
Gain levels:
FM tuner section
Tuning range
87.5 - 108.0 MHz
Antenna terminals
75 ohms, unbalanced
Intermediate frequency
10.7 MHz
Sensitivity
Mono:
Stereo:
18.3 dBf, 2.2 V/75 ohms

38.3 dBf, 22.5 V/75 ohms
Usable sensitivity
11.2 dBf, 1 V/75 ohms
S/N
Mono:
Stereo:
76 dB
70 dB
continued
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Specifications (continued)
General
Power requirements
Harmonic distortion at 1 kHz

Mono:
0.3%
Stereo:
0.5%
Area code
Power requirements
U, CA
120 V AC, 60 Hz
Power consumption
Separation
45 dB at 1 kHz
Area code
Power consumption
Frequency response
30 Hz 15 kHz,
+0.5/2 dB
STR-DE985: 265 W
STR-DE885: 210 W
Selectivity
60 dB at 400 kHz
CA
STR-DE985: 360 VA
STR-DE885: 300 VA
AM tuner section
Tuning range
Models of area code U, CA
With 10-kHz tuning scale: 530 1710 kHz6)
With 9-kHz tuning scale: 531 1710 kHz6)
Antenna
Power consumption (during standby mode)

0.5 W (when POWER SAVE in the CUSTOMIZE
menu is set to ON) (page 44).
AC outlets
2 switched, 120 W/1A

MAX
Dimensions
430 157.5 369 mm

(16 7/8 6 2/8 14 4/8
inches)
including projecting parts
and controls
9.5 kg (20 lb 16 oz)
Loop antenna
Intermediate frequency
450 kHz
Usable sensitivity
50 dB/m (at 1,000 kHz or

999 kHz)
S/N
54 dB (at 50 mV/m)
Mass (Approx.)
Harmonic distortion
0.5 % (50 mV/m,

400 Hz)
Supplied accessories
FM wire antenna (1)
AM loop antenna (1)
Remote commander (1)
RM-PG411 (STR-DE985 only)
RM-PP411 (STR-DE885 only)
R6 (size-AA) batteries (2)
Audio/video/control S cord (STR-DE985 only) (1)
Monaural mini-plug cord (STR-DE985 only) (1)
Selectivity
At 9 kHz:
At 10 kHz:
35 dB
40 dB
6) You can change the AM tuning scale to 9 kHz or

10 kHz. After tuning in any AM station, turn off
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
10 kHz (or 9 kHz), repeat the procedure.
Design and specifications are subject to change

without notice.
Video section
Inputs
Video:
S-video:
Component Video:
Outputs
Video:
S-video:
Component Video:
For details on the area code of the component you

are using, see page 4.
1 Vp-p, 75 ohms
Y: 1 Vp-p, 75 ohms
C: 0.286 Vp-p, 75 ohms
Y: 1 Vp-p, 75 ohms
PB B-Y: 0.7 Vp-p,
75 ohms
PR R-Y: 0.7 Vp-p,
75 ohms
1 Vp-p, 75 ohms
Y: 1 Vp-p, 75 ohms
C: 0.286 Vp-p, 75 ohms
Y: 1 Vp-p, 75 ohms
PB B-Y: 0.7 Vp-p,
75 ohms
PR R-Y: 0.7 Vp-p,
75 ohms
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Tables of settings using SURR, LEVEL, EQ, SET UP and

CUSTOMIZE buttons
You can make various settings using the LEVEL, SURR, EQ, SET UP and CUSTOMIZE buttons,
jog dial, and cursor buttons. The tables below show each of the settings that these buttons can make.
Press
Press
Turn jog dial to select
Page
SURR
EFFECT
depends on the sound field (21 steps)
35
WALL S_I_H1)
8 to +8 (1 increment steps)
REVERB S_I_L1)
8 to +8 (1 increment steps)
FRONT REVERB1)
DRY, STD, WET
SCREEN DEPTH1)
OFF, MID, DEEP
LEVEL
or
to select
VIR. SPEAKERS1)
OFF, ON
FRONT L_I_R
8 dB to +8 dB (1 dB steps)
CENTER LEVEL XXX dB
SURR L LEVEL XXX dB
SURR R LEVEL XXX dB
SURR BACK LEVELXXX dB
LFE MIX LEVEL XXX dB1)
OFF, 20 dB to 0 dB (1 dB steps)
D. RANGE COMP. XXX1)
OFF, 0.1 to 0.9 (0.1 steps), STD, MAX
1) You can set this parameter only when you set MENU EXPAND to ON in the CUSTOMIZE menu (page
44).
continued
S. WOOFER LEVEL XXX dB
37
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Tables of settings using SURR, LEVEL, EQ, SET UP and CUSTOMIZE buttons
(continued)
Press
Press
Page
EQ
FRONT BASS GAIN
or
to select
38
FRONT BASS FREQUENCY1)
99 Hz to 1.0 kHz (21 steps)
FRONT MID GAIN
FRONT MID FREQUENCY1)
198 Hz to 10 kHz (37 steps)
FRONT TREBLE GAIN
FRONT TREBLE FREQUENCY1)
1.0 kHz to 10 kHz (23 steps)
CENTER BASS GAIN
CENTER BASS FREQUENCY1)
CENTER MID GAIN
CENTER MID FREQUENCY1)
198 Hz to 10 kHz (37 steps)
CENTER TREBLE GAIN
CENTER TREBLE FREQUENCY1)
SURROUND BASS GAIN
SURROUND BASS FREQUENCY1)
SURROUND TREBLE GAIN
SURROUND TREBLE FREQUENCY1)
SURROUND BACK BASS GAIN
SURROUND BACK BASS FREQUENCY1)
SURROUND BACK TREBLE GAIN
SURROUND BACK TREBLE FREQUENCY1)
44).
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Press
Press
SET UP
FRONT
or
to select
Page
20
CENTER
NO, SMALL, LARGE
SURROUND
NO, SMALL, LARGE
SURR BACK
NO, SMALL, LARGE
SUB WOOFER
NO, YES
SURR POSI.1)
SIDE, MIDDLE, BEHIND
SURR HEIGHT1)
LOW, HIGH
SURR BACK HGT.1)
LOW, HIGH
FRONT XX.X feet1)
3 feet to 40 feet (1 foot steps)2)
CENTER XX.X feet
1)
SURROUND XX.X feet

1)
SURR BACK XX.X feet

DISTANCE UNIT
1)
SUB WOOFER XX.X feet

1)
1)

meter, feet
FRONT SP > XXX Hz1) 3)
40 Hz to 200 Hz (10 Hz steps)
CENTER SP > XXX Hz1) 3)
SURROUND SP > XXX Hz1) 3)
SURR BACK SP > XXX Hz1) 3)
LFE HIGH CUT > XXX Hz1)
S.W PHASE1)
NORMAL, REVERSE
MENU EXPAND
OFF, ON
2CH MODE
PRO LOGIC, PL
CUSTOMIZE
SMALL, LARGE
44
MOVIE, PL
MUSIC
SB DECODING XXXXXXX
OFF, AUTO, MATRIX
MULTI CH XXXXXXX4)
NONE, Every function (except for TUNER and PHONO)
S.FIELD LINK XXX
OFF, ON
POWER SAVE XXX
OFF, ON
AUTO FUNCTION XXX
OFF, ON
OSD XXXXXXXXXX5)
COLOR, MONOCHROME
OSD H.POSITION XX5)
0 to 64 (1 steps)
OSD V.POSITION XX5)
0 to 32 (1 step)
COMMAND MODE XXX
AV1, AV2
44).
2) Or 1 meter to 12 meters (0.1 meter steps).
3) When the speakers are set to SMALL only.
4) For STR-DE985, MULT CH 1 XXXXXXX or MULTI CH 2 XXXXXXX.
5) STR-DE985 only.
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Adjustable parameters for each sound field

The adjusted SURR and EQ parameters are stored in each sound field. The adjusted LEVEL
parameters are applied to all the sound fields.
<
SURR
EFFECT
LEVEL
WALL
TYPE
REVERB
TIME
>
FRONT
REVERB
SCREEN
DEPTH
VIRTUAL
SPEAKERS
2CH STEREO
AUTO DECODING
NORMAL SURROUND
CINEMA STUDIO EX A
CINEMA STUDIO EX B
CINEMA STUDIO EX C
MONO MOVIE
STEREO MOVIE
D. CONCERT HALL A
D. CONCERT HALL B
CHURCH
OPERA HOUSE
JAZZ CLUB
DISCO / CLUB
LIVE CONCERT
ARENA
STADIUM
GAME
z
z
HEADPHONE (2CH)
HEADPHONE (DIRECT)
HEADPHONE (MULTI)1)
HEADPHONE THEATER
MULTI CH IN2)
2CH ANALOG DIRECT
PCM96K
1) For STR-DE985, HEADPHONE (MULTI 1) or HEADPHONE (MULTI 2).
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<
LEVEL
FRONT CENTER SURR L

BAL
LEVEL LEVEL
>
SURR R SURR BACKS. WOOFER LFE

LEVEL LEVEL
LEVEL
MIX1)
D.RANGE
COMP1)
AUTO DECODING
NORMAL SURROUND
CINEMA STUDIO EX A
CINEMA STUDIO EX B
CINEMA STUDIO EX C
MONO MOVIE
STEREO MOVIE
D. CONCERT HALL A
z2)
D. CONCERT HALL B
z2)
CHURCH
z2)
OPERA HOUSE
z2)
JAZZ CLUB
z2)
DISCO / CLUB
LIVE CONCERT
z2)
ARENA
z2)
STADIUM
z2)
GAME
HEADPHONE (2CH)
HEADPHONE (DIRECT)
HEADPHONE (MULTI)3)
HEADPHONE THEATER
MULTI CH IN 1
MULTI CH IN 2
2CH ANALOG DIRECT
PCM96K
2CH STEREO
z
z
z
z
1) These parameters may not operate depending on the source or adjustments. For details, see each item in
Adjusting the level parameters (page 37).
2) 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.
continued
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Adjustable parameters for each sound field (continued)

<
EQ
>
<
BASS
GAIN
FRONT
BASS
FREQ
MID
GAIN
MID
FREQ
TREBLE
GAIN
>
TREBLE
FREQ
2CH STEREO
AUTO DECODING
NORMAL SURROUND
CINEMA STUDIO EX A
CINEMA STUDIO EX B
CINEMA STUDIO EX C
MONO MOVIE
STEREO MOVIE
D. CONCERT HALL A
D. CONCERT HALL B
CHURCH
OPERA HOUSE
JAZZ CLUB
DISCO / CLUB
LIVE CONCERT
ARENA
STADIUM
GAME
HEADPHONE (2CH)
HEADPHONE (DIRECT)
HEADPHONE (MULTI)1)
HEADPHONE THEATER
MULTI CH IN2)
2CH ANALOG DIRECT
PCM96K
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<
EQ
<
BASS
GAIN
BASS
FREQ
AUTO DECODING
NORMAL SURROUND
CINEMA STUDIO EX A
CINEMA STUDIO EX B
CINEMA STUDIO EX C
>
CENTER
MID
MID
GAIN
FREQ
TREBLE
GAIN
>
TREBLE
FREQ
MONO MOVIE
STEREO MOVIE
D. CONCERT HALL A
D. CONCERT HALL B
CHURCH
OPERA HOUSE
JAZZ CLUB
DISCO / CLUB
LIVE CONCERT
ARENA
STADIUM
GAME
2CH STEREO
HEADPHONE (2CH)
HEADPHONE (DIRECT)
HEADPHONE (MULTI)1)
HEADPHONE THEATER
MULTI CH IN2)
2CH ANALOG DIRECT
PCM96K
continued
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Adjustable parameters for each sound field (continued)

<
EQ
<
BASS
GAIN
>
SURROUND/SURROUND BACK
BASS
TREBLE
FREQ
GAIN
>
TREBLE
FREQ
2CH STEREO
AUTO DECODING
NORMAL SURROUND
CINEMA STUDIO EX A
CINEMA STUDIO EX B
CINEMA STUDIO EX C
MONO MOVIE
STEREO MOVIE
D. CONCERT HALL A
D. CONCERT HALL B
CHURCH
OPERA HOUSE
JAZZ CLUB
DISCO / CLUB
LIVE CONCERT
ARENA
STADIUM
GAME
HEADPHONE (2CH)
HEADPHONE (DIRECT)
HEADPHONE (MULTI)1)
HEADPHONE THEATER
MULTI CH IN2)
2CH ANALOG DIRECT
PCM96K
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Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

You are cautioned that any changes or modification

This reminder is provided to call CATV system

TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT USE

This symbol is intended to alert the

This equipment has been tested and found to comply

ENERGY STAR is a U.S. registered

Hooking Up the Components

Hooking Up and Setting Up

Enjoying Surround Sound

Operations Using the Remote

About This Manual

Note for the supplied remote

The instructions in this manual are for models

For RM-PG411 (STR-DE985 only)

The MPX/DUAL and 12 buttons on the remote

The AUX, SOURCE, MPX/DUAL, 12 and ON

The area code of the receiver you purchased is

Any differences in operation, according to the

The instructions in this manual describe the controls

List of Button Locations and Reference Pages

Use this page to find the location of buttons that are

CUSTOMIZE qd (42, 44, 65)

Jog dial ef (20, 35, 37, 38, 42,

A. DEC ea (29, 31)

ON SCREEN (STR-DE985 only)

PHONES (jack) 3 (27, 59)

List of Button Locations and Reference Pages

How to use this page

?/1 (power) 1 (19, 25, 39, 62)

56 7 89 q;qaqsqdqf qgqhqjqkql w;wa

Hooking Up the Components

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)

G Audio/video/control S cord (1 for models of area code U, CA) (STR-DE985 only)

Before you get started

VIDEO OUT VIDEO IN

VIDEO OUT VIDEO IN

Hooking Up the Components

AUDIO OUT AUDIO IN

AUDIO OUT AUDIO IN

FRONT SURROUND WOOFER

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

Notes on antenna hookups

Audio component hookups

VIDEO OUT VIDEO IN

VIDEO OUT VIDEO IN

AUDIO OUT AUDIO IN

AUDIO OUT AUDIO IN

FRONT SURROUND WOOFER

Note on audio component

VIDEO OUT VIDEO IN

VIDEO OUT VIDEO IN

AUDIO OUT AUDIO IN

AUDIO OUT AUDIO IN