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 take advantage of surround sound 
simply by selecting one of the receiver’s pre- 
programmed sound fields. They bring the 
exciting and powerful sound of movie theaters 
and concert halls into your home.
Press MOVIE repeatedly to select a 
sound field for movies or press 
MUSIC repeatedly to select a sound 
field for music.
For details, see “Types of sound field 
available” (page 52).
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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 
Entertainment “Kim Novak Theater” cinema production 
studio. This mode is ideal for watching science-fiction or 
action movies with lots of sound effects.
CINEMA STUDIO EX C 
DCS  [C.ST.EX C]Reproduces the sound characteristics of the Sony Pictures 
Entertainment scoring stage. This mode is ideal for watching 
musicals or films where orchestra music is featured in the 
soundtrack.
Music PORTABLE AUDIO  
[PORTABLE]Reproduces a clear enhanced sound image from your portable 
audio device. This mode is ideal for MP3 and other 
compressed music.
HALL [HALL] Reproduces the acoustics of a classical concert hall.
JAZZ CLUB [JAZZ] Reproduces the acoustics of a jazz club.
LIVE CONCERT 
[CONCERT]Reproduces the acoustics of a 300-seat live house.
Headphone* HEADPHONE 2CH  
[HP 2CH]This mode is selected automatically if you use headphones 
when 2CH STEREO mode (page 54)/A.F.D. mode (page 50) 
is selected. Standard 2 channel stereo sources completely 
bypass the sound field processing and multi channel surround 
formats are downmixed to 2 channels.
HEADPHONE THEATER 
DCS  [HP THEA]This mode is selected automatically if you use headphones 
when sound field for movie/music is selected. It allows you to 
experience a theater-like environment while listening through 
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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 
home.
About CINEMA STUDIO EX 
modes
CINEMA STUDIO EX modes are suitable for 
watching motion picture DVDs (etc.), with 
multi channel surround effects. You can 
reproduce the sound characteristics of Sony 
Pictures Entertainment’s dubbing studio in 
your home.
The CINEMA STUDIO EX modes consist of 
the following three elements.
 Virtual Multi Dimension
Creates 5 sets of virtual speakers from a 
single pair of actual surround speakers.
 Screen Depth Matching
Creates the sensation that the sound is 
coming from inside the screen like in 
theaters.
 Cinema Studio Reverberation
Reproduces the type of reverberation found 
in theaters.
The CINEMA STUDIO EX modes integrate 
these three elements simultaneously.Notes
 The effects provided by the virtual speakers may 
cause increased noise in the playback signal. 
 When listening with sound fields that employ the 
virtual speakers, you will not be able to hear any 
sound coming directly from the surround speakers.
 This function does not work for signals with a 
sampling frequency of more than 48 kHz.
 The surround back decoding mode does not 
function when a sound field for movie or music is 
selected (page 43).
Tip
You can identify the encoding format of DVD 
software, etc., by looking at the logo on the package.
  : Dolby Digital discs
    : Dolby Surround 
encoded programs
 : DTS Digital Surround encoded 
programs
To turn off the surround effect 
for movie/music
Press 2CH to select “2CH ST.” or press A.F.D. 
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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 2CH.
Resetting sound fields to 
the initial settings
Be sure to use the buttons on the receiver for 
this operation.
1Press ?/1 to turn off the 
receiver.
2While holding down 2CH, press 
?/1.
“S.F. CLR.” appears on the display and 
all sound fields are reset to their initial 
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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 –.
Press TUNING + to scan from low to 
high; press TUNING – to scan from high 
to low.
The receiver stops scanning whenever a 
station is received.
Using the controls on the 
receiver
1Turn INPUT SELECTOR to select the FM 
or AM band.
2Press TUNING MODE repeatedly to select 
“AU T O  T.” .
3Press TUNING + or TUNING –.
In case of poor FM stereo 
reception
If the FM stereo reception is poor and “ST” 
flashes on the display, select monaural audio 
so that the sound will be less distorted.
 To select monaural audio, you can
– press FM MODE repeatedly until the 
“MONO” indicator lights up on the 
display.
– set “FM MODE” in TUNER menu to “FM 
MONO” (page 39).
 To return to stereo mode, you can
– press FM MODE repeatedly until the 
“MONO” indicator on the display does not 
light up.
– set “FM MODE” in TUNER menu to “FM 
AUTO” (page 39).
Tuner Operations
Area code FM  AM
SP, AU 50 kHz 9 kHz
AR 50 kHz 10 kHz
E51 50 kHz 10 kHz*
Automatic tuning
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PRESET +
TUNING –
TVTUNING +
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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 optimum 
reception.
If you cannot tune in a station
Make sure you have entered the right 
frequency. If not, repeat steps 2 to 4. If you 
still cannot tune in a station, the frequency is 
not used in your area.
Presetting radio stations
You can preset up to 30 FM stations and 30 
AM stations. Then you can easily tune in the 
stations you often listen to.
1Press TUNER repeatedly to 
select the FM or AM band.
You can also use INPUT SELECTOR on 
the receiver.
2Tune in the station that you 
want to preset using Automatic 
Tuning (page 55) or Direct 
Tuning (page 56).
Switch the FM reception mode, if 
necessary (page 55).
Direct tuning
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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. 
If “MEMORY” goes out before you press 
ENTER, start again from step 3.
6Repeat steps 1 to 5 to preset 
another station.
1Press TUNER repeatedly to 
select the FM or AM band.
2Press PRESET + or PRESET – 
repeatedly to select the preset 
station you want.
Each time you press the button, you can 
select a preset station as follows:
You can also press the numeric buttons to 
select the preset station you want. Then, 
press ENTER to enter the selection.
Tuning to preset stations
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ENTER
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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  or b to enter the 
menu.
6Press V/v repeatedly to select 
“NAME IN”.
7Press  or b to enter the 
parameter.
The cursor flashes and you can select a 
character. Follow the procedure given in 
“To create an index name” below.
To create an index name
1Use V/v/B/b to create an index name.
Press V/v to select a character, then press  
B/b to move the cursor to the next position.
If you made a mistake
Press B/b until the character you want to 
change flashes, then press V/v to select the 
correct character.
Tips
 You can select the character type as follows by 
pressing V/v. 
Alphabet (upper case) t Numbers t 
Symbols
 To enter a blank space, you can
–press V/v repeatedly until a blank space 
appears in the display.
–press 
b without input a character.
2Press   to enter the name.
The entered name is registered.
Naming preset stations
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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 priority to digital audio signals when 
there are both digital and analog connections. 
If there are no digital audio signals, analog 
audio signals are selected.
xCOAX IN
Specifies the digital audio signals input to the 
DIGITAL COAXIAL jack.
xOPT IN
Specifies the digital audio signals input to the 
DIGITAL OPTICAL jack.
xANALOG
Specifies the analog audio signals input to the 
AUDIO IN (L/R) jacks.
Note
Some audio input modes may not be set up 
depending on the input.
Enjoying the DIGITAL 
MEDIA PORT  
(DMPORT)
(Models of area code SP, AU only)
The DIGITAL MEDIA PORT (DMPORT) 
allows you to enjoy sound from a network 
system such as a portable audio source or 
computer.
By connecting a DIGITAL MEDIA PORT 
adapter (not supplied), you can enjoy sound 
from the connected component on the 
receiver. 
For details, see the operating instructions 
supplied with the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT 
adapter.
Notes
 Do not connect an adapter other than the DIGITAL 
MEDIA PORT adapter.
 Do not connect or disconnect the DIGITAL 
MEDIA PORT adapter while the receiver is turned 
on.
 Depending on the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT 
adapter, video output may not be possible.
 The DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapters are 
available for purchase depending on the area.
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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 connector.Notes
 When connecting the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT 
adapter, be sure the connector is inserted with the 
arrow mark facing towards the arrow mark on the 
DMPORT jack.
 Be sure to make DMPORT connections firmly, 
insert the connector straight in.
 As the connector of the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT 
adapter is fragile, be sure to handle with care when 
placing or moving the receiver.
Connecting the DIGITAL MEDIA 
PORT adapter
DIGITALOPTICALSAT
IN
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VIDEO 3 IN/PORTABLE AV IN
SATAUDIO INVIDEO INDVDAUDIO INVIDEO IN
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VIDEO IN
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DIGITAL MEDIA 
PORT adapter
To one of the 
VIDEO IN jacks
Front panel
* The type of connector varies depending on the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter.  
For details, see the operating instructions supplied with the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter.
AVideo cord (not supplied)
DMPORT
2
1