SONY STR-DE697 (01) PDF Document

To ensure safe operation of your SONY STR-DE697 receiver, please adhere to the following warnings:

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, tablecloths, curtains, etc.

• Do not 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.

• Do not install the appliance in a confined space, such as a bookcase or built-in cabinet.

• Do not throw away batteries with general house waste; dispose of them correctly as chemical waste.

The area code of the SONY STR-DE697 receiver you purchased is shown on the lower portion of the rear panel. Any differences in operation according to the area code are clearly indicated in the text, for example, “Models of area code AA only”.

You can connect a variety of components to your SONY STR-DE697 receiver. Refer to the table below for a list of connectable components and their connection types.

The following optional connection cords (not supplied) may be required to connect your components to the SONY STR-DE697:

• A – Audio cord: White (L), Red (R)

• B – Audio/video cord: Yellow (video), White (L/audio), Red (R/audio)

• C – Video cord: Yellow

• D – S-video cord

• E – Optical digital cord

• F – Coaxial digital cord

• G – Monaural audio cord: Black

• H – Component video cord: Green, Blue, Red (Except for models of area code CEL, CEK)

Notes on connections:

• Turn off the power to all components before making any connections.

• Be sure to make connections firmly to avoid hum and noise.

• When connecting an audio/video cord, match the color-coded pins to the appropriate jacks: yellow (video) to yellow; white (left, audio) to white; and red (right, audio) to red.

• When connecting optical digital cords, insert the cord plugs straight in until they click into place.

• Do not bend or tie optical digital cords.

Follow these steps to connect components with digital audio and video outputs to your SONY STR-DE697.

1. Connect the audio jacks:

• For a DVD player with a COAXIAL digital output, use a coaxial digital cord to connect the player’s DIGITAL COAXIAL OUT jack to the receiver’s DVD IN COAXIAL jack.

• For a satellite tuner with an OPTICAL digital output, use an optical digital cord to connect the tuner’s DIGITAL OPTICAL OUT jack to the receiver’s VIDEO 2 IN OPTICAL jack.

• Connect the analog audio output jacks (L/R) of the DVD player and satellite tuner to the corresponding DVD AUDIO IN and VIDEO 2 AUDIO IN jacks on the receiver using audio cords.

2. Connect the video jacks (Except for models of area code CEL, CEK):

• For higher quality video, use component video cords to connect the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT (Y, PB/CB/B-Y, PR/CR/R-Y) jacks from your DVD player and satellite tuner to the DVD IN and VIDEO 2 IN component video jacks on the receiver.

• Connect the COMPONENT VIDEO MONITOR OUT jacks on the receiver to the COMPONENT VIDEO IN jacks on your TV monitor.

• Alternatively, you can use S-video or standard composite video cords to connect the video outputs from your components to the corresponding inputs on the receiver, and from the receiver’s MONITOR OUT to your TV’s video input.

Note: On the SONY STR-DE697, standard video signals cannot be converted to S-video or component video signals (or vice versa). If you use S-video connections for your components, your monitor must also be connected via S-video.

To connect an MD/Tape deck or a Super Audio CD/CD player with digital outputs to your SONY STR-DE697, follow these instructions:

For an MD/Tape deck:

• Use optical digital cords to connect the OPTICAL IN on the deck to the MD/TAPE OUT OPTICAL on the receiver, and the OPTICAL OUT on the deck to the MD/TAPE IN OPTICAL on the receiver.

• Use audio cords to connect the LINE IN jacks on the deck to the MD/TAPE OUT (L/R) jacks on the receiver, and the LINE OUT jacks on the deck to the MD/TAPE IN (L/R) jacks on the receiver.

For a Super Audio CD/CD player:

• Use an optical digital cord to connect the player’s DIGITAL OPTICAL OUT to the receiver’s SA-CD/CD IN OPTICAL jack.

• Use a coaxial digital cord to connect the player’s DIGITAL COAXIAL OUT to the receiver’s SA-CD/CD IN COAXIAL jack.

• Use an audio cord to connect the player’s LINE OUT (L/R) jacks to the receiver’s SA-CD/CD IN (L/R) jacks.

Notes:

• To record analog signals, you must make analog connections. To record digital signals, you must make digital connections.

• Sound is not output when playing a Super Audio CD on a player connected via the digital inputs. For Super Audio CD playback, you must use the analog input jacks (SA-CD/CD IN).

If your DVD player, Super Audio CD player, or external decoder is equipped with multi-channel output jacks, you can connect it to the SONY STR-DE697’s MULTI CH IN jacks to enjoy multi-channel sound.

1. Connect the audio jacks:

• Using audio cords and monaural audio cords, connect the MULTI CH OUT jacks of your component to the corresponding MULTI CH IN jacks on the receiver. The connections are typically for Front (L/R), Surround (L/R), Center, and Sub Woofer channels.

2. Connect the video jacks (if applicable):

• For a DVD player with component video, connect the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks to the receiver’s DVD IN jacks. Then, connect the receiver’s MONITOR OUT jacks to your TV’s component video input.

Note: When you make connections to the MULTI CH IN jacks, you will need to adjust the level of the surround speakers and sub woofer using the controls on the connected component, not the receiver.

To hook up audio components like a CD player, tape deck, or MD deck that only have analog outputs, use audio cords (A) to connect their LINE OUT L/R jacks to an available set of audio input jacks on the SONY STR-DE697, such as SA-CD/CD IN, MD/TAPE IN, or AUX IN.

For recording components like a tape deck or MD deck, also connect the LINE IN jacks on the component to the MD/TAPE OUT jacks on the receiver.

Note: If you have an individual audio component (except PHONO), connect its LINE OUT jacks to the AUX IN jacks on the receiver so that you can listen to stereo sources in surround sound.

To connect your TV and other video components to the SONY STR-DE697, follow these steps. Connecting your TV to the MONITOR jacks allows you to watch video from the selected input.

Connecting a TV Monitor:

• Use an audio/video cord to connect the receiver’s MONITOR VIDEO OUT and AUDIO OUT jacks to the VIDEO IN and AUDIO IN jacks on your TV.

Connecting a VCR for Playback and Recording:

• Use an audio/video cord to connect the AUDIO/VIDEO OUT jacks on your VCR to the VIDEO 1 IN jacks on the receiver.

• Use another audio/video cord to connect the receiver’s VIDEO 1 OUT jacks to the AUDIO/VIDEO IN jacks on your VCR for recording.

Connecting other video components (Camcorder, video game):

• The SONY STR-DE697 has front panel VIDEO 3 INPUT jacks for temporary connections. Use an audio/video cord to connect your camcorder or video game console to these jacks.

Tip: When using S-video jacks instead of the standard 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.

Connect the supplied AM loop antenna and FM wire antenna to the ANTENNA terminals on the back of your SONY STR-DE697.

• AM Loop Antenna: Assemble the antenna and connect its wires to the AM terminals.

• FM Wire Antenna: Connect the plug to the FM 75Ω COAXIAL terminal.

Notes:

• 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 for best reception.

The SONY STR-DE697 supports up to a 7.1 channel speaker system. Follow these steps to connect your speakers:

1. Use speaker cords (not supplied) to connect your speakers to the corresponding speaker terminals on the back of the receiver. Match the (+) and (–) terminals on the receiver with the (+) and (–) terminals on your speakers.

2. Connect your speakers as follows:

• Front speakers (Left and Right): Connect to the SPEAKERS FRONT A terminals.

• Center speaker: Connect to the CENTER terminals.

• Surround speakers (Left and Right): Connect to the SURROUND terminals.

• Surround back speakers (Left and Right): Connect to the SURROUND BACK terminals. If you are connecting only one surround back speaker, connect it to the SURROUND BACK L jack.

3. Use a monaural audio cord (not supplied) to connect your powered sub woofer to the SUB WOOFER AUDIO OUT jack on the receiver.

4. If you have an additional front speaker system, you can connect them to the SPEAKERS FRONT B terminals. You can then select the front speakers you want to use with the SPEAKERS (OFF/A/B/A+B) button.

Before using the receiver for the first time, or to return all settings to their factory defaults, you should initialize the SONY STR-DE697. Use the buttons on the receiver for this operation.

1. Press the I/O button to turn off the receiver.

2. Hold down the I/O button for 5 seconds. “PUSH” and “ENTER” will appear alternately in the display.

3. Press ENTER. “CLEARING” appears in the display for a while, then “CLEARED” appears.

The following settings are reset to their factory defaults:

• All settings in the SET UP, LEVEL, EQ, and CUSTOMIZE menus.

• The sound field memorized for each input and preset station.

• All sound field parameters.

• All preset stations.

• All index names for inputs and preset stations.

• MASTER VOLUME is set to “VOL MIN”.

• Input is set to DVD.

You can use the SET UP menu on your SONY STR-DE697 to set the size, distance, and location of the speakers connected to the receiver.

1. Press I/O to turn on the receiver.

2. Press MAIN MENU repeatedly to select “<SET UP>”.

3. Press < or > repeatedly to select the parameter you want to adjust.

4. Turn the -/+ jog dial to select the setting you want. The setting is entered automatically.

5. Repeat steps 3 and 4 until you have set all of the following items:

Speaker Setup Parameters (Initial settings are underlined):

• XXXX SET (Speaker easy setup): Choose EASY for a pre-defined speaker pattern or NORM to adjust each speaker manually.

• S.W. XXX (Sub woofer): Select YES if you connected a sub woofer, or NO if you did not.

• XXXXX (FRONT): Select LARGE for large speakers that reproduce bass well, or SMALL to redirect bass to the sub woofer or other LARGE speakers.

• XXXXX (CENTER): Select LARGE, SMALL, or NO depending on your center speaker. Cannot be set to LARGE if front speakers are SMALL.

• XXXXX (SURROUND): Select LARGE, SMALL, or NO depending on your surround speakers. Cannot be set to LARGE if front speakers are SMALL.

• XXXXXX (SURR BACK): Select DUAL if you connected two surround back speakers, SINGLE for one, or NO if none are connected.

• DIST. X.X m (Front speaker distance): Set the distance from your listening position to the front speakers (3.0 m initial setting).

• DIST. X.X m (Center speaker distance): Set the distance to the center speaker.

• DIST. X.X m (Surround speaker distance): Set the distance to the surround speakers.

• DIST. X.X m (Surround back speaker distance): Set the distance to the surround back speaker(s).

• XXXX/XX (Surround speaker position): Specify the location of your surround speakers (e.g., SIDE/LO, SIDE/HI, BEHD/LO, BEHD/HI) for proper surround effects in Cinema Studio EX modes.

You can adjust the speaker levels and balance while listening to the test tone from your listening position. Use the remote for this operation.

1. Press I/O to turn on the receiver.

2. Press TEST TONE on the remote. “T. TONE” appears in the display and the test tone is output from each speaker in sequence.

3. While listening to the test tone, adjust the speaker levels and balance using the LEVEL menu so that the level of the test tone sounds the same from each speaker. You can adjust the level of all speakers at the same time by pressing MASTER VOL +/- on the remote.

4. Press TEST TONE again after adjustment to turn the test tone off.

Note: The test tone cannot be used when the MULTI CH IN function is used.

1. Press the input button on the SONY STR-DE697 receiver that corresponds to the component you want to use. The selected input appears in the display.

2. Turn on the component and start playback.

3. Turn MASTER VOLUME -/+ to adjust the volume.

Connect your headphones to the PHONES jack on the front panel of the SONY STR-DE697.

• When the headphones are connected, speaker output is automatically canceled.

• When the headphones are connected, you can select only the following sound fields:

– HP 2CH (HEADPHONE 2CH)

– HP MULTI (HEADPHONE MULTI)

– HP THEA (HEADPHONE THEATER)

Press MUTING on the remote control. The muting function will be canceled if you press MUTING again, turn the power off, or increase the volume.

To listen to audio directly from components connected to the MULTI CH IN jacks (e.g., a DVD or Super Audio CD player with multi-channel analog outputs), press the MULTI CH IN button on the receiver. Press it again to cancel the function. When MULTI CH IN is selected, the equalizer and sound field cannot be used. The MULTI CHANNEL DECODING indicator lights up when the receiver is decoding multi-channel sources, except in 2CH STEREO mode.

You can tune in to radio stations on your SONY STR-DE697 using several methods:

Automatic Tuning:

1. Press TUNER FM/AM repeatedly to select the FM or AM band.

2. Press TUNING + or TUNING –. The receiver scans and stops whenever a station is received.

Direct Tuning (using the remote):

1. Press TUNER repeatedly to select the FM or AM band.

2. Press D.TUNING.

3. Press the numeric buttons to enter the frequency of the station you want. For example, for FM 102.50 MHz, press 1-0-2-5-0. For AM 1,350 kHz, press 1-3-5-0.

Tuning to Preset Stations:

1. Press TUNER FM/AM repeatedly to select the FM or AM band.

2. Press PRESET TUNING + or PRESET TUNING – repeatedly to select the preset station you want.

Alternatively, using the remote, press TUNER, then press CH/PRESET –/+ to select the preset station. You can also select a preset station directly by pressing the numeric buttons on the remote.

You can preset up to 30 FM or AM stations on your SONY STR-DE697.

1. Press TUNER FM/AM repeatedly to select the FM or AM band.

2. Tune in the station that you want to preset using Automatic Tuning or Direct Tuning.

3. Press MEMORY. “MEMORY” appears in the display for a few seconds.

4. Before “MEMORY” disappears, press PRESET TUNING + or PRESET TUNING – repeatedly to select a preset station number (e.g., A1, A2… B1, etc.).

5. Press MEMORY again. The station is stored to the selected preset number.

6. Repeat steps 2 to 5 to preset another station.

Storing FM Stations Automatically (AUTOBETICAL – for models of area code CEL, CEK only):

This function lets you store up to 30 FM and FM RDS stations automatically.

1. Press I/O to turn off the receiver.

2. Hold down MEMORY and press I/O to turn the receiver back on. “AUTO-BETICAL SELECT” appears, and the receiver scans and stores all available FM and FM RDS stations. When done, “FINISH” appears, and the receiver returns to normal operation.

The Radio Data System (RDS) is a service that allows FM radio stations to send additional information along with the regular program signal. This feature is available only on models of area code CEL and CEK.

Receiving RDS Broadcasts:

Simply tune to an FM station that provides RDS services. When you tune in, the RDS indicator lights up, and the program service name appears in the display.

Displaying RDS Information:

While receiving an RDS station, press the DISPLAY button repeatedly to cycle through the available information:

Program Service name → Frequency → Program Type → Radio Text → Current Time (24-hour system) → Sound field currently applied

Program Types:

RDS can identify the type of program being broadcast. The following table describes the program types.

Changing the Information in the Display:

Press the DISPLAY button repeatedly. Each time you press it, the display will change cyclically as follows:

• For standard inputs: Index name of the input → Selected input → Sound field currently applied

• When the tuner is selected: Program Service name or preset station name → Frequency → Program Type → Radio Text → Current Time → Sound field currently applied (Some items are for RDS reception only).

Adjusting the Brightness of the Display:

Press the DIMMER button repeatedly. The brightness of the display will change in 3 steps.

The SONY STR-DE697 offers various modes to enjoy surround sound and high-fidelity audio.

Using Only Front Speakers (2CH STEREO):

Press the 2CH button. “2CH ST.” appears in the display. In this mode, the receiver outputs sound from the front left/right speakers only. Standard 2 channel stereo sources bypass sound field processing.

Using Auto Format Direct (A.F.D.) for High-Fidelity Sound:

The A.F.D. mode allows you to listen to the sound as it was recorded/encoded without adding extra surround effects. Press the A.F.D. button repeatedly to select “A.F.D. AUTO”. The receiver automatically detects the input signal type (Dolby Digital, DTS, etc.) and performs the proper decoding.

You can also use the A.F.D. button to select specific 2-channel decoding modes to expand stereo sources into multi-channel sound:

• PRO LOGIC (DOLBY PL): Decodes 2-channel sources into 4.1 channels.

• PRO LOGIC II MOVIE (PLII MOV): Ideal for movies encoded in Dolby Surround.

• PRO LOGIC II MUSIC (PLII MUS): Ideal for normal stereo sources like CDs.

• Neo:6 Cinema (NEO6 CIN): Performs DTS Neo:6 Cinema mode decoding.

• Neo:6 Music (NEO6 MUS): Performs DTS Neo:6 Music mode decoding for stereo sources.

You can select pre-programmed sound fields on your SONY STR-DE697 to bring the sound of movie theaters and concert halls into your home.

Selecting a Sound Field for Movies:

Press the MOVIE button repeatedly to select the sound field you want. The selected field appears in the display.

These modes use Digital Cinema Sound (DCS) technology to reproduce the sound characteristics of actual Hollywood production studios.

Selecting a Sound Field for Music:

Press the MUSIC button repeatedly to select the sound field you want.

To turn off the surround effect: Press 2CH to select “2CH ST.” or press A.F.D. repeatedly to select “A.F.D. AUTO”.

The SONY STR-DE697 allows you to select the decoding mode for the surround back signals from multi-channel sources like DVDs recorded in Dolby Digital EX or DTS-ES formats. This function is available only when A.F.D. mode is selected.

Press the SURR BACK DECODING button repeatedly to select the desired mode. “SB XXXX” will appear in the display.

You can choose from the following modes:

• SB AUTO: The appropriate decoder is applied only when the input stream contains a 6.1 channel decode flag.

• SB MTRX (Matrix): The Dolby Digital EX decoder is applied to the surround back signal regardless of the decode flag in the input stream. This decoder conforms to Dolby Digital EX and functions like decoders used in movie theaters.

• SB OFF: Surround back decoding is not performed.

The following tables show how each mode processes different input streams:

When you select “SB AUTO”

When you select “SB MTRX”

Note: Some discs may have Dolby Digital EX logos on the packaging but no actual EX flag in the data. In this case, select “SB MTRX” to hear the surround back channel.

For components connected to the SONY STR-DE697 using both digital and analog audio jacks, you can switch the audio input mode.

1. Press an input button (e.g., DVD, VIDEO 2) to select the component.

2. Press the INPUT MODE button repeatedly to select the desired audio input mode. The selected mode appears in the display.

Audio input modes:

• AUTO IN: Gives priority to digital signals. If there are no digital signals, analog is selected.

• COAX IN: Specifies the digital audio signals from the DIGITAL COAXIAL input jack.

• OPT IN: Specifies the digital audio signals from the DIGITAL OPTICAL input jacks.

• ANALOG: Specifies the analog audio signals from the AUDIO IN (L/R) jacks.

You can adjust the balance and level of each speaker using the LEVEL menu on your SONY STR-DE697. These settings apply to all sound fields.

1. Start playing a source with multi-channel surround effects (e.g., a DVD).

2. Press MAIN MENU repeatedly to select “<LEVEL>”.

3. Press < or > repeatedly to select the parameter you want to adjust.

4. While listening to the sound, turn the -/+ jog dial to select the setting you want.

5. Repeat steps 3 and 4 to adjust other parameters.

LEVEL Menu Parameters (Initial settings are underlined):

• BAL. L/R XX (Front speaker balance): Adjusts balance between front left and right speakers. Range: BAL. L (+1 to +8), BALANCE (0), BAL. R (+1 to +8).

• CTR/SUR.L./SUR.R./SB/SBL/SBR/S.W. XXX dB (Speaker levels): Adjusts the level for the Center, Surround Left, Surround Right, Surround Back, Surround Back Left, Surround Back Right, and Sub Woofer speakers. Range: -10 dB to +10 dB in 1 dB steps. Initial setting: 0 dB.

• D.RANGE COMP. XXX (Dynamic range compressor): Compresses the dynamic range for late-night viewing (Dolby Digital sources only). Settings: OFF, STD, MAX.

• EFCT. XXX (Effect level): Adjusts the “presence” of the surround effect. Initial setting: STD.

Use the buttons on the receiver to perform this operation.

1. Press I/O to turn off the power.

2. While holding down the 2CH button, press I/O. “SF. CLR.” appears in the display, and all sound fields are reset to their initial settings.

You can adjust the tonal quality (bass and treble) of the front speakers using the EQ menu.

1. Start playing a multi-channel source.

2. Press MAIN MENU repeatedly to select “<EQ>”.

3. Press < or > to select the parameter you want to adjust.

4. While listening, turn the -/+ jog dial to select the desired setting.

5. Repeat for other parameters.

EQ Menu Parameters (Initial settings are underlined):

• BASS XX dB (Front speaker bass level): Adjusts bass level from -6 dB to +6 dB. Initial setting: 0 dB.

• TREB. XX dB (Front speaker treble level): Adjusts treble level from -6 dB to +6 dB. Initial setting: 0 dB.

• EQ XXX (Equalizer on/off): Select “ON” to activate the equalizer. Initial setting: OFF.

Note: You cannot adjust the equalizer when the receiver is decoding signals with a sampling frequency of more than 48 kHz, or when DTS 96/24, DTS-ES, or DTS Neo:6 decoding is applied.

You can adjust various receiver settings using the CUSTOMIZE menu.

1. Press MAIN MENU repeatedly to select “<CUSTOM>”.

2. Press < or > to select the parameter you want to adjust.

3. Turn the -/+ jog dial to select the setting you want.

4. Repeat steps 2 and 3 to adjust other items.

CUSTOMIZE Menu Parameters (Initial settings are underlined):

• 96 XXXX (DTS 96/24 decoding mode): Sets how DTS 96/24 signals are played back. AUTO (plays back at 96 kHz) or OFF (plays back at 48 kHz).

• SB XXXX (Surround back decoding mode): Sets the surround back decoding mode (AUTO, MTRX, OFF).

• DEC. XXXX (Digital audio input decoding priority): Specifies the priority for digital inputs. Initial setting is DEC. AUTO for VIDEO 2 and DEC. PCM for DVD, MD/TAPE, and SA-CD/CD.

• DUAL XXX (Digital broadcast language selection): Selects the language for Dolby Digital dual language broadcasts (M/S, M, S, M+S).

• P.SAVE. XXX (CONTROL A1II power save function): Turns the power save function for standby mode ON or OFF (Except for models of area code CEL, CEK).

• NAME IN (Naming preset stations and inputs): Allows you to create custom names for inputs and preset radio stations.

You can enter a name of up to 8 characters for preset stations and inputs, which will appear in the receiver’s display. Use the buttons on the receiver for this operation.

1. Select the input or tune in the preset station you want to name.

2. Press MAIN MENU repeatedly to select “<CUSTOM>”.

3. Press < or > repeatedly to select “NAME IN”.

4. Press ENTER. The cursor flashes.

5. Use the -/+ jog dial to select a character, then press > to move the cursor to the next position. Use < or > to go back and correct mistakes.

6. Press ENTER to store the index name.

You can set the SONY STR-DE697 receiver to turn off automatically after a specified time. Use the remote for this operation.

While the power is on, press the SLEEP button repeatedly. Each press cycles the display through the available times:

2-00-00 → 1-30-00 → 1-00-00 → 0-30-00 → OFF

While the Sleep Timer is active, “SLEEP” lights up in the display. To check the remaining time, press SLEEP once. Pressing it again will cancel the timer.

If you have speakers connected to both the SPEAKERS FRONT A and FRONT B terminals, you can select which system to use.

Press the SPEAKERS (OFF/A/B/A+B) button repeatedly to select the front speaker system you want to use.

• SP A: Selects speakers connected to the FRONT A terminals.

• SP B: Selects speakers connected to the FRONT B terminals.

• SP A and SP B: Selects speakers connected to both FRONT A and B terminals (parallel connection).

To turn off all speaker output, press the button repeatedly until both “SP A” and “SP B” indicators turn off.

You can record from various sources using your SONY STR-DE697 receiver.

Recording on an audio tape or MiniDisc:

1. Select the component to be recorded (e.g., SA-CD/CD).

2. Prepare the component for playing (e.g., insert a CD).

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.

Recording on a video tape:

1. Select the program source to be recorded (e.g., DVD).

2. Prepare the component for playing.

3. Insert a blank video tape into the recording VCR (connected to VIDEO 1).

4. Start recording on the VCR, then start playing the source component.

Notes:

• You cannot record a digital audio signal using a component connected to the analog MD/TAPE OUT or VIDEO 1 OUT jacks.

• To record from a digital source to a digital recorder, both components must be connected via digital connections and the INPUT MODE must be set correctly.

• Some sources may contain copy guards that prevent recording.

If the factory settings of the INPUT SELECTOR buttons on the remote do not match your system components, you can change them. For example, you can assign the SA-CD button to control a tape deck.

To Change a Standard INPUT SELECTOR Button:

1. Hold down the INPUT SELECTOR button whose input you want to change (e.g., SA-CD).

2. Press the corresponding numeric button for the component you want to assign.

To Change VIDEO 3 and AUX Buttons:

1. Hold down FN SHIFT and the INPUT SELECTOR button you want to change (VIDEO 3 or AUX).

2. Press the corresponding button of the component you want to assign.

To Reset a Button to its Factory Setting:

Repeat the procedure for changing it.

To Reset ALL INPUT SELECTOR Buttons to their Factory Setting:

Press I/O, AV I/O, and MASTER VOL – at the same time.

Component Button Assignments:

If there is no sound or only a very low-level sound from your SONY STR-DE697, check the following:

• Check that speakers and components are connected securely and correctly.

• Check that the receiver and all components are turned on.

• Check that you have selected the correct component on the receiver.

• Check that MASTER VOLUME is not set at “VOL MIN”.

• Check that the SPEAKERS setting is not set to OFF.

• Check that headphones are not connected.

• Press MUTING on the remote to cancel the muting function.

• For analog sources: Check that INPUT MODE is not set to “COAX IN” or “OPT IN”. Also, ensure “MULTI CH IN” is not selected.

• For digital sources: Check that INPUT MODE is not set to “ANALOG”. Ensure “MULTI CH IN” is not selected.

If you hear no sound or only a very low-level sound from the center, surround, or surround back speakers, try the following:

• Make sure a surround sound field is active (press A.F.D., MOVIE, or MUSIC). The surround effect will not work in 2CH STEREO mode.

• Adjust the speaker levels in the LEVEL menu.

• In the SET UP menu, ensure the speaker size parameter for the respective speakers is set to “SMALL” or “LARGE,” not “NO”.

• For surround back speakers, ensure the surround back speaker selection is set to “DUAL” or “SINGLE” in the SET UP menu.

• For Dolby Digital EX or DTS-ES sources, some discs may not contain the proper flag for the surround back channels. Try setting the surround back decoding mode to “SB MTRX”.

If you are not getting sound from your sub woofer, check these points:

• Check that the sub woofer is connected correctly and securely to the SUB WOOFER output jack.

• In the SET UP menu, ensure the sub woofer selection parameter (S.W. XXX) is set to “YES”.

• Note that there is no sound output from the sub woofer depending on the selected sound field or if all other speakers are set to “LARGE” and the source does not contain an LFE (Low Frequency Effect) channel.

If you are not getting multi-channel sound from a Dolby Digital or DTS source, please check the following:

• Check that the DVD or other source material is recorded in Dolby Digital or DTS format.

• When connecting a DVD player or other digital source to the digital input jacks of the receiver, check the audio output settings on the source component. It must be set to output a bitstream signal (e.g., “Bitstream,” “Dolby Digital,” or “DTS”) rather than PCM.

• Ensure the INPUT MODE on the SONY STR-DE697 is set to AUTO IN, COAX IN, or OPT IN, not ANALOG.

If recording cannot be done, verify the following:

• Check that all components are connected correctly.

• Select the source component you wish to record from using the input buttons.

• To record an analog source connected via digital cables, make sure INPUT MODE is set to “ANALOG”.

• To record from a digital component connected to a digital input, ensure the INPUT MODE is set to “COAX IN” or “OPT IN”.

If your remote control is not working, try these solutions:

• Point the remote at the remote sensor (IR) on the receiver.

• Remove any obstacles in the path between the remote and the receiver.

• Replace all the batteries in the remote with new ones if they are weak.

• Make sure you select the correct input on the remote to control the intended device.

If there is a malfunction, the display on your SONY STR-DE697 shows a message.

• DEC. EROR: This appears when a signal the receiver cannot decode (e.g., DTS-CD) is input while the digital decoding priority (“DEC. XXXX”) is set to “DEC. PCM”. To resolve this, go to the CUSTOMIZE menu and set “DEC. XXXX” to “DEC. AUTO”.

• PROTECT: This message appears when an irregular current is output from the speakers. The receiver will automatically turn off after a few seconds as a safety measure. Check the speaker connections for any loose strands of wire that may be shorting the terminals. After checking, turn the power on again. If this problem persists, consult your nearest Sony dealer.

Clearing the SONY STR-DE697 receiver’s memory may remedy some problems. Note that all memorized settings will be reset to their factory defaults, and you will have to readjust all settings.

• To clear all memorized settings: Perform the initial setup procedure. Turn the receiver off, then hold the I/O button for 5 seconds until “PUSH” and “ENTER” appear, then press ENTER.

• To clear customized sound fields: Turn the receiver off. While holding down the 2CH button, press I/O.

The following accessories are supplied with the SONY STR-DE697 receiver:

• FM wire antenna (1)

• AM loop antenna (1)

• Remote commander RM-U307A (1)

• R6 (size-AA) batteries (2)