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Index

P

Presetting

radio stations   10

Preset tuning   10
Program source

selecting   8

Q

Quick reference guide

Back cover

R

Rear panel   5, 6, 7, 14
Receiving broadcasts

directly   9
using preset stations   10

Recording

on a tape, MiniDisc or video
tape   11

Remote buttons   8, 15

A, B

Adjusting

tone   8
volume   8

Antenna hookups   5
Audio/video component

hookups   5, 6

Automatic tuning   9

C

Connecting. See Hookups

D

Direct tuning   9
Dubbing. See Recording

E, F, G

Editing. See Recording

H, I, J, K, L, M, N, O

Hookups

AC power cord   7
antennas   5
audio/video components   5,
6
overview   4
speakers   6, 7

S

Scanning

preset stations   10
radio stations   9

Selecting a program source   8
Speakers

connection   6, 7
impedance   13
selecting speaker system   7

Storing radio stations. See

Presetting

T

Troubleshooting   12
Tuning. See Receiving

broadcasts

U, V, W, X, Y, Z

Unpacking   4

Rear Panel Descriptions

1

ANTENNA (AM/FM)

2

y

 ground terminal

3

PHONO

4

CD

5

TAPE/MD

6

TV

7

VIDEO

8

AC power cord

9

SWITCHED AC OUTLET

0

FRONT SPEAKERS (A/B)

1

2

3 4 5

6 7

8

9

0

Summary of Contents for STR-DE310

Page 1: ...1 Getting Started 1996 by Sony Corporation 3 859 380 11 1 Operating Instructions STR DE310 FM Stereo FM AM Receiver ...

Page 2: ...shop only On placement Place the receiver in a location with adequate ventilation to prevent heat build up 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 On operation Before connecting...

Page 3: ...verview of the remote buttons The following icons are used in this manual Indicates that you can use only the remote to do the task Indicates hints and tips for making the task easier TABLE OF CONTENTS Getting Started Unpacking 4 Hookup Overview 4 Antenna Hookups 5 Audio Video Component Hookups 5 Speaker System Hookups 6 AC Hookups 7 Before You Use Your Receiver 7 Receiver Operations Selecting a C...

Page 4: ...e the remote for an extended period of time remove the batteries to avoid possible damage from battery leakage and corrosion Hookup Overview The receiver allows you to connect and control the following audio components Follow the hookup procedures for the components that you want to connect to the receiver on the pages specified To learn the locations and names of each jack see Rear Panel Descript...

Page 5: ...r If you want to use the receiver as an amplifier complete these connections For specific locations of the jacks see the illustration below What cords will I need Audio cords not supplied 1 for each CD player turntable TV tuner or cable TV 2 for each tape deck MD recorder or VCR ANTENNA AM FM 300 FM wire antenna supplied 1 AM loop antenna supplied 1 Hookups FM wire antenna After connecting the wir...

Page 6: ...an additional front speaker system Connect them to the FRONT SPEAKERS B terminals Hookups The arrow ç indicates signal flow CD player Turntable If your turntable has an earth lead To prevent hum connect the earth lead to the y ground terminal on the receiver Tape deck or MD recorder TV tuner or Cable TV VCR Where do I go next Goontothenextsectiontoconnectthespeakers CD IN L R OUTPUT LINE L R Recei...

Page 7: ...er the receiver can supply power to the connected components so you can turn on off the whole system when you turn on off the receiver Caution Make sure that the power consumption of the component connected to the receiver s AC outlet does not exceed 120 watts Do not connect high wattage electrical home appliances such as electric irons fans or TVs to this outlet Where do I go next Beforeyouusethe...

Page 8: ...r press VOL on the remote to adjust the volume POWER VOLUME Function buttons p P FUNCTION POWER VOL 9 p 0 Press PHONO TUNER CD TAPE MD TV VIDEO To listen to or watch Records Radio programs Compact discs CD Audio tapes or MiniDiscs MD TV programs or Cable TV Video tapes Do this Press MUTING on the remote Press again to restore the sound Press BASS BOOST to turn on the BASS BOOST indicator Turn the ...

Page 9: ...duced To return to stereo mode press this button again If you cannot tune in a station and the entered numbers are flashing Make sure you ve entered the right frequency If not press DIRECT and re enter the frequency you want If the entered numbers still flash the frequency is not used in your area To watch FM simulcast TV programs Make sure that you tune in the simulcast program both on the TV or ...

Page 10: ...While MEMORY is displayed press the number you want to use 0 to 9 6 Repeat Steps 2 to 5 to preset other stations To change a preset station Preset a new station on the number you want to change Note If the AC power cord is disconnected for about one week the preset stations will be cleared from the receiver s memory and you will have to preset the stations again Numeric buttons SHIFT MEMORY TUNER ...

Page 11: ...an audio tape MiniDisc or video tape You can record audio on a cassette tape MiniDisc or video tape using the receiver See the instruction manual of your tape deck MD recorder or VCR if you need help 1 Press one of the function buttons to select the program source 2 Set the component to be ready for playing For example insert a CD into the CD player 3 Insert a blank tape or disc into the recording...

Page 12: ... 10 feet 3 meters away from a TV set or fluorescent light Place your TV away from the audio components Make sure you connect a ground wire to the antenna ground terminal The plugs and jacks are dirty Wipe them with a cloth slightly moistened with alcohol Radio stations cannot be tuned in Check that the antennas are connected securely Adjust the antennas and connect an outdoor antenna if necessary ...

Page 13: ...BASS BOOST TONE TAPE MD REC OUT Voltage 150 mV Impedance 10 kilohms VIDEO AUDIO OUT Voltage 150 mV Impedance 10 kilohms PHONES Accepts low and high impedance headphones Full mute 10 dB at 70 Hz 8 dB at 100 Hz and 10 kHz FM tuner section Tuning range Antenna terminals Sensitivity Usable sensitivity S N Harmonic distortion at 1 kHz Separation Frequency response Selectivity Tuning range Antenna Usabl...

Page 14: ...irect tuning 9 Dubbing See Recording E F G Editing See Recording H I J K L M N O Hookups AC power cord 7 antennas 5 audio video components 5 6 overview 4 speakers 6 7 S Scanning preset stations 10 radio stations 9 Selecting a program source 8 Speakers connection 6 7 impedance 13 selecting speaker system 7 Storing radio stations See Presetting T Troubleshooting 12 Tuning See Receiving broadcasts U ...

Page 15: ...D player with multi disc changer only Fastforwards or rewinds Skips tracks Pauses play or record Also starts recording with components in record standby Starts play Stops play Starts play on the reverse side Operates Receiver CD player Tape deck CD player MD recorder CD player MD recorder CD player Tape deck MD recorder CD player Tape deck MD recorder Tape deck Remote Button PRESET D SKIP 0 P p 9 ...

Page 16: ... 2 5 0 FM AM v Tune in the station you want TUNER TUNER v MEMORY v SHIFT Select A v 7 CD v Turn on the CD player v Start playing FM AM Receiving Preset Stations Example Receiving the station number A7 Scanning Radio Stations automatic tuning Example Scanning FM stations TUNER v Select FM v TUNING v TUNING TUNER v v 7 Select A SHIFT To continue scanning Scanning Preset Stations TUNER v PRESET TUNIN...

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