Filter
Top Products
3
About This Manual
The instructions in this manual are for model STR-DE725.
Check your model number by looking at the upper right
corner of the front panel.
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
Other Hookups 9
Hooking Up and Setting Up the
Speaker System 11
Speaker System Hookup 12
Multi-Channel Surround Setup 13
Before You Use Your Receiver 18
Location of Parts and Basic Amplifier
Operations 20
Front Panel Parts Description 20
Enjoying Surround Sound 24
Selecting a Sound Field 25
Understanding the Multi-Channel Surround
Displays 28
Customizing Sound Fields 30
Receiving Broadcasts 34
Direct Tuning 35
Automatic Tuning 36
Preset Tuning 36
Other Operations 38
Indexing Preset Stations and Program Sources 39
Recording 39
Using the Sleep Timer 40
Adjustments Using the SET UP Button 40
Additional Information 41
Troubleshooting 41
Specifications 43
Glossary 45
Tables of Settings Using the CURSOR MODE and
SET UP buttons 46
Index (Back cover)
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. For details on the use of your
remote, refer to the separate operating instructions
supplied with the remote.
• The following icon is used in this manual:
z Indicates hints and tips for making the task easier.
This receiver incorporates the Dolby
* Pro Logic Surround
system.
*
Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories Licensing
Corporation. DOLBY, the double-D symbol a, “PRO LOGIC,”
and Dolby Digital (AC-3) are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories
Licensing Corporation.
Demonstration Mode
The demonstration will activate the first time you turn on
the power. When the demonstration starts, the following
message appears in the display twice:
“Now Demonstration Mode!! If you finish
demonstration, please press POWER KEY while
this message appears in the display. Thank you!!”
To cancel the demonstration
Press 1/u to turn the receiver off during the previous
message. The next time you turn the receiver on, the
demonstration will not appear.
To view the demonstration
Hold down SET UP and press 1/u to turn on the power.
Note
Running the demonstration will clear the receiver’s
memory. For details on what will be cleared, see “Clearing
the receiver's memory” on page 18.