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Conventions
• 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.
• The following icon is used in this manual:
zIndicates hints and tips for making the task easier.
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.
Confidential unpublished Works. © 1992-1997 Dolby Laboratories.
All rights reserved.
**
Manufactured under license from Digital Theater Systems, Inc. US
Pat. No. 5,451,942, 5,956,674, 5,974,380, 5,978,762 and other
world-wide patents issued and pending. “DTS”, “ES” and “DTS
Digital Surround” are trademarks of Digital Theater Systems, Inc.
Copyright 1996, 2000 Digital Theater Systems, Inc. All rights
reserved.
About This Manual
The instructions in this manual is for model STR-DE875.
Check your model number by looking at the lower right
corner of the front panel.
About area codes
The area code of the player you purchased is shown on the
lower portion of the rear panel (see the illustration below).
Any differences in operation, according to the area code, are
clearly indicated in the text, for example, “Models of area
code AA only”.
Area code
FRONT
4
Ω
8
Ω
AC OUTLET
IMPEDANCE
SELECTOR
R
ROUND CENTER FRONT
IMPEDANCE USE 8 – 16
Ω
IMPEDANCE USE 4 – 16
Ω
L
R
L
SPEAKERS
4-XXX-XXX-XX AA
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Hooking Up the Components 4
Unpacking 4
Antenna Hookups 5
Audio Component Hookups 6
Video Component Hookups 7
Digital Component Hookups 8
MULTI CH IN Hookups 10
Other Hookups 11
Hooking Up and Setting Up the
Speaker System 13
Speaker System Hookup 14
Performing Initial Setup Operations 16
Multi Channel Surround Setup 17
Before You Use Your Receiver 22
Location of Parts and Basic
Operations 23
Front Panel Parts Descriptions 23
Enjoying Surround Sound 28
Selecting a Sound Field 29
Understanding the Multi-Channel Surround
Displays 32
Customizing Sound Fields 34
Receiving Broadcasts 42
Direct Tuning 44
Automatic Tuning 44
Preset Tuning 45
Other Operations 46
Naming Preset Stations and Program Sources 47
Recording 47
Using the Sleep Timer 48
Adjustment Using the SET UP Button 49
CONTROL A1 Control System 50
Additional Information 52
Troubleshooting 52
Specifications 54
Glossary 56
Table of settings using SURR, LEVEL, EQ, and SET
UP buttons 57
Remote Button Description 59
Index Back cover