Sony Str K885 Manual

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Other Operations
1Press DMPORT.
You can also use the INPUT SELECTOR 
on the receiver to select “DMPORT”.
2Start playback of the connected 
component.
The sound is played back on the receiver.
For details, see the operating instructions 
supplied with the DIGITAL MEDIA 
PORT adapter.
You need to assign composite video input to 
DMPORT input so that you can view the 
images on the TV screen. 
1Press AMP MENU.
“1-LEVEL” appears on the display.
2Press V/v repeatedly to select 
“6-VIDEO”....

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Naming inputs
You can enter a name of up to 8 characters for 
inputs and display it on the receiver’s display.
This is convenient for labeling the jacks with 
the names of the connected components. 
1Press one of the input buttons 
to select the input you want to 
create an index name for.
You can also use INPUT SELECTOR on 
the receiver.
2Press AMP MENU.
“1-LEVEL” appears on the display.
3Press V/v repeatedly to select 
“5-AUDIO”.
For models of area code SP and AU, you 
can also select “6-VIDEO”....

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Other Operations
Using the Sleep Timer
You can set the receiver to turn off 
automatically at a specified time.
Press SLEEP repeatedly while the 
power is on.
Each time you press the button, the display 
changes cyclically as follows:
2-00-00 t 1-30-00 t 1-00-00 t 0-30-00 
t OFF
When sleep timer is activated, the display 
dims.
Note
If you press any buttons on the remote or receiver 
after the display dims, the display brightens up. 
After a while, the display dims again if no button is...

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You can record from a video component using 
the receiver. See the operating instructions 
supplied with your recording component.
1Press one of the input buttons 
to select the playback 
component.
You can also use INPUT SELECTOR on 
the receiver.
2Prepare the playback 
component for playing.
For example, insert the video tape you 
want to copy into the VCR.
3Prepare the recording 
component.
Insert a blank video tape, etc. into the 
recording component (connected to 
VIDEO 1 OUT jack) for...

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Using the Remote/Additional Information
Categories and the 
corresponding buttons
a)Sony VCRs are operated with a VTR 2 or VTR 3 
setting which corresponds to 8 mm and VHS 
respectively.
b)Sony DVD recorders are operated with a DVD1 or 
DVD3 setting. For details, refer to the operating 
instructions supplied with the DVD recorders.
c)For details on the BD1 or BD3 setting, refer to the 
operating instructions supplied with the Blu-ray 
disc player or Blu-ray disc recorder.
To clear all...

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xDolby Pro Logic II
This technology converts 2 channel stereo 
recorded audio into 5.1 channel for playback. 
There is a MOVIE mode for movies and 
MUSIC mode for stereo sources such as 
music. Old movies encoded in the traditional 
stereo format can be enhanced with 5.1 
channel surround sound.
xDolby Pro Logic IIx
Technology for 7.1 channel (or 6.1 channel) 
playback. Along with audio encoded in Dolby 
Digital Surround EX, 5.1 channel Dolby 
Digital encoded audio can be reproduced in 
7.1 channel...

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Additional Information
Precautions
On safety
Should any solid object or liquid fall into the 
cabinet, unplug the receiver and have it 
checked by qualified personnel before 
operating it any further.
On power sources
 Before operating the receiver, check that the 
operating voltage is identical with your local 
power supply. 
The operating voltage is indicated on the 
nameplate on the back of the receiver.
 The unit is not disconnected from the AC 
power source (mains) as long as it...

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If color irregularity is observed 
again...
Place the speaker further away from the TV 
set.
If howling occurs
Reposition the speakers or turn down the 
volume on the receiver.
On cleaning
Clean the cabinet, panel, and controls with a 
soft cloth slightly moistened with a mild 
detergent solution. Do not use any type of 
abrasive pad, scouring powder, or solvent, 
such as alcohol or benzine.
If you have any questions or problems 
concerning your receiver, please consult your 
nearest Sony dealer....

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Additional Information
There is no sound from one of the front 
speakers.
 Connect a pair of headphones to the 
PHONES jack to verify that sound is 
output from the headphones. If only one 
channel is output from the headphones, the 
component may not be connected to the 
receiver correctly. Check that all the cords 
are fully inserted into the jacks on both the 
receiver and the component. If both 
channels are output from the headphones, 
the front speaker may not be connected to...

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Dolby Digital or DTS multi channel 
sound is not reproduced.
 Check that the DVD, etc. you are playing 
is recorded in Dolby Digital or DTS 
format.
 When connecting the DVD player, etc., to 
the digital input jacks of this receiver, 
check the audio setting (the settings for the 
audio output) of the connected component.
Recording cannot be carried out.
 Check that the components are connected 
correctly.
 Select the source component using the 
input buttons (page 34).
Video
There is no picture...