Sony Str K885 Manual

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Enjoying Surround Sound
Notes
 DTS Neo:6 does not work for DTS 2CH audio, the 
sound is played as 2 channel.
 Dolby Pro Logic IIx decoding does not function for 
DTS format signals or for signals with a sampling 
frequency of more than 48 kHz.
Tip
When a multi channel signal is input, only Dolby 
Pro Logic IIx decoding is effective. When you select 
decoding modes other than Dolby Pro Logic IIx, 
multi channel sound (being encoded) is output.
Selecting a pre-
programmed sound field
You can...

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Types of sound field available
* You can only select this sound field if the headphones are connected to the receiver.Sound field 
forSound field 
[Display]Effect
Movie CINEMA STUDIO EX A 
DCS  [C.ST.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 almost any 
type of movie.
CINEMA STUDIO EX B 
DCS  [C.ST.EX B]Reproduces the sound characteristics of the Sony Pictures...

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Enjoying Surround Sound
About DCS (Digital Cinema 
Sound)
Sound fields with DCS  mark use DCS 
technology.
DCS is a unique sound reproduction 
technology for home theater developed by 
Sony, in cooperation with Sony Pictures 
Entertainment, for enjoying the exciting and 
powerful sound of movie theaters at home. 
With this “Digital Cinema Sound” developed 
by integrating a DSP (Digital signal processor) 
and measured data, the ideal sound field 
intended by film makers can be experienced at...

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Using only the front 
speakers and sub woofer 
(2CH STEREO)
In this mode, the receiver outputs the sound 
from the front left/right speakers and the sub 
woofer. 
When multi channel surround formats are 
input, the signals are downmixed to 2 channel 
with bass frequencies being output from the 
sub woofer.
When standard 2 channel stereo sources are 
input, the receiver’s bass redirection circuitry 
will be activated. The front channel bass 
frequencies will be output from the sub 
woofer.
Press...

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Tuner Operations
Listening to FM/AM radio
You can listen to FM and AM broadcasts 
through the built-in tuner. Before operation, 
make sure you have connected the FM and 
AM antennas to the receiver (page 26).
Tip
The tuning scale for direct tuning differs depending 
on the area code as shown in the following table. For 
details on area codes, see page 2.
* The AM tuning scale can be changed (page 72).
1Press TUNER repeatedly to 
select the FM or AM band.
2Press TUNING + or TUNING –.
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You can enter the frequency of a station 
directly by using the numeric buttons.
1Press TUNER repeatedly to 
select the FM or AM band.
You can also use INPUT SELECTOR on 
the receiver.
2Press D.TUNING.
3Press the numeric buttons to 
enter the frequency.
Example 1: FM 102.50 MHz
Select 1 b 0 b 2 b 5 b 0
Example 2: AM 1,350 kHz
Select 1 b 3 b 5 b 0
4Press ENTER.
You can also use MEMORY/ENTER on 
the receiver.
Tip
If you have tuned in an AM station, adjust the 
direction of the AM loop antenna for...

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Tuner Operations
3Press MEMORY.
You can also use MEMORY/ENTER on 
the receiver.
“MEMORY” lights up for a few seconds. 
Perform steps 4 and 5 before 
“MEMORY” goes out.
4Press the numeric buttons to 
select a preset number.
You can also press PRESET + or 
PRESET – to select a preset number.
If “MEMORY” goes out before you 
select the preset number, start again from 
step 3.
5Press ENTER.
You can also use MEMORY/ENTER on 
the receiver.
The station is stored as the selected preset 
number. 
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Using the controls on the 
receiver
1Turn INPUT SELECTOR to select the FM 
or AM band.
2Press TUNING MODE repeatedly to select 
“PRESET T.”.
3Press TUNING + or TUNING – repeatedly 
to select the preset station you want.
1Press TUNER repeatedly to 
select the FM or AM band.
You can also use INPUT SELECTOR on 
the receiver.
2Tune in the preset station you 
want to create an index name 
for (page 57).
3Press AMP MENU.
“1-LEVEL” appears on the display.
4Press V/v repeatedly to select 
“4-TUNER”.
5Press...

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Other Operations
Switching between 
digital and analog audio 
(INPUT MODE)
You can select the audio input mode setting 
when you connect components to both digital 
and analog audio input jacks on the receiver. 
1Turn INPUT SELECTOR on the 
receiver to select the input.
You can also use the input buttons on the 
remote.
2Press INPUT MODE repeatedly 
on the receiver to select the 
audio input mode.
The selected audio input mode appears on 
the display.
Audio input modes
xAUTO IN
Gives...

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You can listen to the sound from the 
component connected through the DIGITAL 
MEDIA PORT adapter to the DMPORT jack 
on the receiver.You can also view the images on the TV 
screen by connecting the video output of the 
DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter to the 
receiver.
To view the images, proceed to “Watching a 
connected component through DMPORT 
connection” on page 61.
To detach the DIGITAL MEDIA 
PORT adapter from DMPORT 
jack
Press and hold both sides of the connector and 
then pull out the...