Dimensions Diagram
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...STR-DE445 RM-U304 REMOTE CONTROL DESCRIPTION: Dolby Digital DIMENSIONS Receiver (WHD): 17" x 6 1/4" x 12" WEIGHT: Approx 17 lbs FRONT VIEW 17" POWER REQUIREMENTS:120V POWER 60H CONSUMPTION: 250 Watts R FM102.7MHz A3 5 3/4" 6 1/4" 5/8" 1 3/4 " 12 1/4 " SIDE VIEW 12 " 10 1/2" 1 3/4 " 5/8" 1/2" 1 1/8" 1 3/4 " 5" 2 " BACK VIEW FM...REQUIRE A GREAT DEGREE OF PRECISION WE RECOMMEND THAT THE PRODUCT ITSELF BE USED TO MAKE THE ACTUAL MEASUREMENTS. SONY WILL NOT BE RESPONSIBLE FOR INACCURACIES IN THE DESIGN OR MANUFACTURE OF ENCLOSURES . Consumer Integrated Systems • ...
...STR-DE445 RM-U304 REMOTE CONTROL DESCRIPTION: Dolby Digital DIMENSIONS Receiver (WHD): 17" x 6 1/4" x 12" WEIGHT: Approx 17 lbs FRONT VIEW 17" POWER REQUIREMENTS:120V POWER 60H CONSUMPTION: 250 Watts R FM102.7MHz A3 5 3/4" 6 1/4" 5/8" 1 3/4 " 12 1/4 " SIDE VIEW 12 " 10 1/2" 1 3/4 " 5/8" 1/2" 1 1/8" 1 3/4 " 5" 2 " BACK VIEW FM...REQUIRE A GREAT DEGREE OF PRECISION WE RECOMMEND THAT THE PRODUCT ITSELF BE USED TO MAKE THE ACTUAL MEASUREMENTS. SONY WILL NOT BE RESPONSIBLE FOR INACCURACIES IN THE DESIGN OR MANUFACTURE OF ENCLOSURES . Consumer Integrated Systems • ...
Operating Instructions (Receiver)
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4-227-987-13(1) FM Stereo FM-AM Receiver Operating Instructions STR-DE545 STR-DE445 STR-SE501 © 2000 Sony Corporation
4-227-987-13(1) FM Stereo FM-AM Receiver Operating Instructions STR-DE545 STR-DE445 STR-SE501 © 2000 Sony Corporation
Operating Instructions (Receiver)
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... connected to the grounding system of the building, as it any changes or modification not expressly approved in this manual could void your Sony dealer regarding this product meets the ENERGY STAR® guidelines for help. The operating voltage is connected. - On operation Before connecting... that provides guidelines for a long time, be sure to disconnect the receiver from that may cause harmful interference to the presence of the receiver. • The unit is encouraged to try to persons. STR-DE545/DE445/SE501 Serial No. To disconnect the AC power cord, grasp the plug...
... connected to the grounding system of the building, as it any changes or modification not expressly approved in this manual could void your Sony dealer regarding this product meets the ENERGY STAR® guidelines for help. The operating voltage is connected. - On operation Before connecting... that provides guidelines for a long time, be sure to disconnect the receiver from that may cause harmful interference to the presence of the receiver. • The unit is encouraged to try to persons. STR-DE545/DE445/SE501 Serial No. To disconnect the AC power cord, grasp the plug...
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...45 Troubleshooting 45 Specifications 47 Glossary 49 Settings Using SUR, LEVEL, BASS/TREBLE, and SET UP buttons 50 Remote Button Descriptions (STR-DE445 only) 51 Index 54 3 Check your model number by looking at the upper right corner of the front panel or lower right...The instructions in this manual: z Indicates hints and tips for the STR-DE545, STR-DE445 and STR-SE501. Type of the remote. You can also use of Dolby Laboratories. **Manufactured under license from Digital Theater Systems, Inc. This receiver incorporates Dolby* Digital and Pro Logic Surround and the DTS** Digital ...
...45 Troubleshooting 45 Specifications 47 Glossary 49 Settings Using SUR, LEVEL, BASS/TREBLE, and SET UP buttons 50 Remote Button Descriptions (STR-DE445 only) 51 Index 54 3 Check your model number by looking at the upper right corner of the front panel or lower right...The instructions in this manual: z Indicates hints and tips for the STR-DE545, STR-DE445 and STR-SE501. Type of the remote. You can also use of Dolby Laboratories. **Manufactured under license from Digital Theater Systems, Inc. This receiver incorporates Dolby* Digital and Pro Logic Surround and the DTS** Digital ...
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... STR-DE445 only • Remote Commander RM-U304 (remote) (1) Inserting batteries into the remote Insert R6 (size-AA) batteries with your remote (STR-DE545 and STR-SE501 only). and red (right, audio) to white; When using the remote, point it at the remote sensor g on the receiver.... ] } } ] For details, refer to the receiver. 4 Unpacking Check that you received the following items with the receiver: • FM wire antenna (1) • AM loop antenna (1) • R6 (size-AA) batteries (2) • STR-DE545 and STR-SE501 only • Remote Commander...
... STR-DE445 only • Remote Commander RM-U304 (remote) (1) Inserting batteries into the remote Insert R6 (size-AA) batteries with your remote (STR-DE545 and STR-SE501 only). and red (right, audio) to white; When using the remote, point it at the remote sensor g on the receiver.... ] } } ] For details, refer to the receiver. 4 Unpacking Check that you received the following items with the receiver: • FM wire antenna (1) • AM loop antenna (1) • R6 (size-AA) batteries (2) • STR-DE545 and STR-SE501 only • Remote Commander...
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... 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 against lightning. Outdoor FM antenna Receiver FM 75Ω COAXIAL AM ANTENNA Ground wire (not supplied) ...To ground Important If you have poor FM reception Use a 75-ohm coaxial cable (not...
... 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 against lightning. Outdoor FM antenna Receiver FM 75Ω COAXIAL AM ANTENNA Ground wire (not supplied) ...To ground Important If you have poor FM reception Use a 75-ohm coaxial cable (not...
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...Red (R/audio) Yellow (video) White (L/audio) Red (R/audio) INPUT VIDEO IN S-VIDEO IN Video cord for connecting a TV monitor (not supplied) Yellow Yellow FM 75Ω COAXIAL AM DIGITAL IN TV/SAT DVD/LD MONITOR CTRL A1 I I VIDEO IN VIDEO IN VIDEO OUT VIDEO IN VIDEO OUT ANTENNA L OPTICAL...through the video jacks. 7 z When using the S-video jacks instead of the video jacks (STR-DE545 and STR-SE501 only) Your monitor must also be sure to match the color-coded pins to the receiver as shown above. S-video signals are connecting a separate TV tuner (or satellite tuner), connect ...
...Red (R/audio) Yellow (video) White (L/audio) Red (R/audio) INPUT VIDEO IN S-VIDEO IN Video cord for connecting a TV monitor (not supplied) Yellow Yellow FM 75Ω COAXIAL AM DIGITAL IN TV/SAT DVD/LD MONITOR CTRL A1 I I VIDEO IN VIDEO IN VIDEO OUT VIDEO IN VIDEO OUT ANTENNA L OPTICAL...through the video jacks. 7 z When using the S-video jacks instead of the video jacks (STR-DE545 and STR-SE501 only) Your monitor must also be sure to match the color-coded pins to the receiver as shown above. S-video signals are connecting a separate TV tuner (or satellite tuner), connect ...
Operating Instructions (Receiver)
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...44.1 kHz, and 48kHz. You must first convert the RF signal to the coaxial jack. ** STR-DE545 and STR-SE501 only. F. D. 2CH MODE I VIDEO IN VIDEO IN VIDEO OUT VIDEO IN VIDEO OUT ... 60Hz * When making connections as the Sony MOD-RF1 (not supplied). LEVEL SUR BASS/ TREBLE i + SET UP NAME ENTER BASS BOOST TONE MASTER VOLUME PRESET - TUNING + MEMORY FM/AM FM MODE MUTING BASS BOOST TONE Note When making... digital audio connections to a DVD player, connect to either an optical or coaxial digital signal. The receiver may...
...44.1 kHz, and 48kHz. You must first convert the RF signal to the coaxial jack. ** STR-DE545 and STR-SE501 only. F. D. 2CH MODE I VIDEO IN VIDEO IN VIDEO OUT VIDEO IN VIDEO OUT ... 60Hz * When making connections as the Sony MOD-RF1 (not supplied). LEVEL SUR BASS/ TREBLE i + SET UP NAME ENTER BASS BOOST TONE MASTER VOLUME PRESET - TUNING + MEMORY FM/AM FM MODE MUTING BASS BOOST TONE Note When making... digital audio connections to a DVD player, connect to either an optical or coaxial digital signal. The receiver may...
Operating Instructions (Receiver)
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... sound, you can be used to connect an external multi channel decoder. Alternatively, the 5.1CH INPUT jacks can connect them directly to the receiver to enjoy multichannel software encoded in formats other than Dolby Digital (AC-3) and DTS. If your DVD player is also equipped with 5.1CH... INPUT jacks. FM 75Ω COAXIAL AM DIGITAL IN TV/SAT DVD/LD MONITOR CTRL A1 I I - Hooking Up the Components 5.1CH Input Hookups Although this receiver incorporates a multi channel decoder, it is equipped with your DVD player, multi ...
... sound, you can be used to connect an external multi channel decoder. Alternatively, the 5.1CH INPUT jacks can connect them directly to the receiver to enjoy multichannel software encoded in formats other than Dolby Digital (AC-3) and DTS. If your DVD player is also equipped with 5.1CH... INPUT jacks. FM 75Ω COAXIAL AM DIGITAL IN TV/SAT DVD/LD MONITOR CTRL A1 I I - Hooking Up the Components 5.1CH Input Hookups Although this receiver incorporates a multi channel decoder, it is equipped with your DVD player, multi ...
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... manual "CONTROL-A1 Control System" and the operating instructions supplied with your CD changer's COMMAND MODE selector can listen to stereo sources in surround sound. If, however, you have a Sony CD changer with VIDEO OUT jacks, set the command mode to "CD 2" and connect the changer to the VIDEO IN... the command mode to "CD 1" and connect the changer to the CD jacks on the receiver. Connect the AC power cord(s) of this outlet. (STR-DE545 and STR-SE501 only) Note If the AC power cord is also connected to a computer, do not operate the receiver while using the "Sony MD Editor" software.
... manual "CONTROL-A1 Control System" and the operating instructions supplied with your CD changer's COMMAND MODE selector can listen to stereo sources in surround sound. If, however, you have a Sony CD changer with VIDEO OUT jacks, set the command mode to "CD 2" and connect the changer to the VIDEO IN... the command mode to "CD 1" and connect the changer to the CD jacks on the receiver. Connect the AC power cord(s) of this outlet. (STR-DE545 and STR-SE501 only) Note If the AC power cord is also connected to a computer, do not operate the receiver while using the "Sony MD Editor" software.
Operating Instructions (Receiver)
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...button. D. 2CH MODE I - Hooking Up and Setting Up the Speaker System This chapter describes how to hook up your speaker system to the receiver, how to position each parameter. 12 TUNING + SHIFT - Cursor buttons ( / ): Use to enter the setup mode when specifying speaker types and ...distances. TUNING + MEMORY FM/AM FM MODE MUTING BASS BOOST TONE Jog dial Brief descriptions of each speaker, and how to set up your speakers to enjoy multi channel surround ...
...button. D. 2CH MODE I - Hooking Up and Setting Up the Speaker System This chapter describes how to hook up your speaker system to the receiver, how to position each parameter. 12 TUNING + SHIFT - Cursor buttons ( / ): Use to enter the setup mode when specifying speaker types and ...distances. TUNING + MEMORY FM/AM FM MODE MUTING BASS BOOST TONE Jog dial Brief descriptions of each speaker, and how to set up your speakers to enjoy multi channel surround ...
Operating Instructions (Receiver)
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...Center speaker (8 ohm) SPEAKERS CENTER terminals Active sub woofer SUB WOOFER AUDIO OUT jack * STR-DE545 and STR-SE501 only. ** See "Speaker impedance" on the next page. ] Hooking Up and Setting...active woofer Black (+) (-) Black **IMPEDANCE SELECTOR } Front speaker (R) * FRONT SPEAKERS B }] Front speaker (L) FM 75Ω COAXIAL AM DIGITAL IN TV/SAT DVD/LD MONITOR CTRL A1 I I VIDEO IN VIDEO IN VIDEO...• You can also connect Micro Satellite Speaker (e.g. SA-VE230) to -. to the receiver. Be sure to match the speaker cord to the appropriate terminal on the components: + to...
...Center speaker (8 ohm) SPEAKERS CENTER terminals Active sub woofer SUB WOOFER AUDIO OUT jack * STR-DE545 and STR-SE501 only. ** See "Speaker impedance" on the next page. ] Hooking Up and Setting...active woofer Black (+) (-) Black **IMPEDANCE SELECTOR } Front speaker (R) * FRONT SPEAKERS B }] Front speaker (L) FM 75Ω COAXIAL AM DIGITAL IN TV/SAT DVD/LD MONITOR CTRL A1 I I VIDEO IN VIDEO IN VIDEO...• You can also connect Micro Satellite Speaker (e.g. SA-VE230) to -. to the receiver. Be sure to match the speaker cord to the appropriate terminal on the components: + to...
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... sets (A+B) of the IMPEDANCE SELECTOR). Speaker impedance (STR-DE545 and STR-SE501 only) Set the IMPEDANCE SELECTOR for the front speakers as indicated in the table below. Check the instruction manual supplied with a nominal impedance of 8 ohms or higher if you turn off the receiver. Examples of poor conditions of their impedance. (This...
... sets (A+B) of the IMPEDANCE SELECTOR). Speaker impedance (STR-DE545 and STR-SE501 only) Set the IMPEDANCE SELECTOR for the front speakers as indicated in the table below. Check the instruction manual supplied with a nominal impedance of 8 ohms or higher if you turn off the receiver. Examples of poor conditions of their impedance. (This...
Operating Instructions (Receiver)
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...you want to adjust each setting, see "7 SPEAKERS selector" on page 23). (STR-DE545 and STR-SE501 only). F. Before turning on the receiver Make sure that you use your receiver for the first time, use your receiver for your system. LEVEL SUR BASS/ TREBLE i + SET UP NAME ENTER BASS... BOOST TONE MASTER VOLUME PRESET - D. 2CH MODE I - TUNING + MEMORY FM/AM FM MODE MUTING ...
...you want to adjust each setting, see "7 SPEAKERS selector" on page 23). (STR-DE545 and STR-SE501 only). F. Before turning on the receiver Make sure that you use your receiver for the first time, use your receiver for your system. LEVEL SUR BASS/ TREBLE i + SET UP NAME ENTER BASS... BOOST TONE MASTER VOLUME PRESET - D. 2CH MODE I - TUNING + MEMORY FM/AM FM MODE MUTING ...
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...shape of your side B A A 45° C C 90° 20° When placing the rear speakers behind you or to the side, depending on the receiver. 2 Press SET UP. 3 Press the cursor buttons ( or ) to select the parameter you want to adjust. 4 Turn the jog dial to "NO"). 16...speakers and MICRO SP if you want. SP if you're using Micro Satellite speakers. x Front speaker size ( L R ) Initial setting : LARGE (STR-DE545/DE445) SMALL (STR-SE501) • If you connect large speakers that follow. However, if you choose MICRO SP. If you change the configuration if you choose MICRO...
...shape of your side B A A 45° C C 90° 20° When placing the rear speakers behind you or to the side, depending on the receiver. 2 Press SET UP. 3 Press the cursor buttons ( or ) to select the parameter you want to adjust. 4 Turn the jog dial to "NO"). 16...speakers and MICRO SP if you want. SP if you're using Micro Satellite speakers. x Front speaker size ( L R ) Initial setting : LARGE (STR-DE545/DE445) SMALL (STR-SE501) • If you connect large speakers that follow. However, if you choose MICRO SP. If you change the configuration if you choose MICRO...
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...Adjusting these parameters while listening to select the center parameter. Hooking Up and Setting Up the Speaker System z About speaker distances This receiver allows you cannot obtain a satisfactory surround effect because the rear speakers are in your listening position to adjust the volume of the ...tone cannot be no more that 5 feet (1.5 meters) closer than the front speakers. Use +/- z You can be output when the receiver is not possible to select the rear parameter. This is because incorrect speaker placement is farther away. Adjusting the speaker volume Use the ...
...Adjusting these parameters while listening to select the center parameter. Hooking Up and Setting Up the Speaker System z About speaker distances This receiver allows you cannot obtain a satisfactory surround effect because the rear speakers are in your listening position to adjust the volume of the ...tone cannot be no more that 5 feet (1.5 meters) closer than the front speakers. Use +/- z You can be output when the receiver is not possible to select the rear parameter. This is because incorrect speaker placement is farther away. Adjusting the speaker volume Use the ...
Operating Instructions (Receiver)
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... TUNING + MEMORY FM/AM FM MODE BASS MUTING BOOST TONE 1 Press ?/1 to turn on the receiver. 2 Press a function button to select a component (program source) that you have matched the sound levels of all components are turned on. , Check that the volume level on page 23). (STR-DE545 and STR-SE501 only) ,... Check that all speaker cords are connected correctly. , Press the MUTING button to produce better results. Before You Use Your Receiver Before turning on the receiver Make sure that you have : • Selected ...
... TUNING + MEMORY FM/AM FM MODE BASS MUTING BOOST TONE 1 Press ?/1 to turn on the receiver. 2 Press a function button to select a component (program source) that you have matched the sound levels of all components are turned on. , Check that the volume level on page 23). (STR-DE545 and STR-SE501 only) ,... Check that all speaker cords are connected correctly. , Press the MUTING button to produce better results. Before You Use Your Receiver Before turning on the receiver Make sure that you have : • Selected ...
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... is heard from one channel is output from the headphones, the component may not be connected to the receiver correctly. If both channels are fully inserted into the jacks on both the receiver and the component. If you encounter a problem that is not included above, see "7 SPEAKERS selector" ... is not outputting any sound. Check that all the cords are output from the headphones, the front speaker may not be connected to the receiver correctly. Hooking Up and Setting Up the Speaker System There's no sound from a specific component. , Check that the component is connected correctly...
... is heard from one channel is output from the headphones, the component may not be connected to the receiver correctly. If both channels are fully inserted into the jacks on both the receiver and the component. If you encounter a problem that is not included above, see "7 SPEAKERS selector" ... is not outputting any sound. Check that all the cords are output from the headphones, the front speaker may not be connected to the receiver correctly. Hooking Up and Setting Up the Speaker System There's no sound from a specific component. , Check that the component is connected correctly...
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... selecting the component, turn on the component you selected and play the program source. • After selecting VCR, DVD player, or LD player, turn the receiver on the front panel.
... selecting the component, turn on the component you selected and play the program source. • After selecting VCR, DVD player, or LD player, turn the receiver on the front panel.
Operating Instructions (Receiver)
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... the SOUND FIELD buttons to output sound from page 27. MODE button / indicator Press to automatically detect the type of the front speakers. TUNING + MEMORY FM/AM FM MODE BASS MUTING BOOST TONE Location of Parts and Basic Amplifier Operations !£ !¢ 8 DISPLAY button Press repeatedly to change the information on . 24...
... the SOUND FIELD buttons to output sound from page 27. MODE button / indicator Press to automatically detect the type of the front speakers. TUNING + MEMORY FM/AM FM MODE BASS MUTING BOOST TONE Location of Parts and Basic Amplifier Operations !£ !¢ 8 DISPLAY button Press repeatedly to change the information on . 24...