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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 COAXIAL MONITOR AM. Consumer Integrated Systems •... 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 .
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 COAXIAL MONITOR AM. Consumer Integrated Systems •... 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 .
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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
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... protection against harmful interference in the literature accompanying the appliance. CAUTION You are designed to turn off and unplug the receiver. STR-DE545/DE445/SE501 Serial No. To disconnect the AC power cord, grasp the plug itself has been turned off and on top... Clean the cabinet, panel and controls with a soft cloth slightly moistened with your nearest Sony dealer. 2 If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which the receiver is identical with a mild detergent solution. Refer to correct the interference by turning the ...
... protection against harmful interference in the literature accompanying the appliance. CAUTION You are designed to turn off and unplug the receiver. STR-DE545/DE445/SE501 Serial No. To disconnect the AC power cord, grasp the plug itself has been turned off and on top... Clean the cabinet, panel and controls with a soft cloth slightly moistened with your nearest Sony dealer. 2 If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which the receiver is identical with a mild detergent solution. Refer to correct the interference by turning the ...
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... in this manual are used in this manual: z Indicates hints and tips for making the task easier. Any difference in the text, for the STR-DE545, STR-DE445 and STR-SE501. US Pat. All rights reserved. TABLE OF CONTENTS Hooking Up the Components 4 Unpacking 4 Antenna Hookups 5 Audio Component Hookups 6 Video Component ...turn on page 15. • There will not appear. To view the demonstration Hold down SET UP and press ?/1 to turn the receiver on the receiver. For details on the use the controls on the supplied remote if they have the same or similar names as those on , the...
... in this manual are used in this manual: z Indicates hints and tips for making the task easier. Any difference in the text, for the STR-DE545, STR-DE445 and STR-SE501. US Pat. All rights reserved. TABLE OF CONTENTS Hooking Up the Components 4 Unpacking 4 Antenna Hookups 5 Audio Component Hookups 6 Video Component ...turn on page 15. • There will not appear. To view the demonstration Hold down SET UP and press ?/1 to turn the receiver on the receiver. For details on the use the controls on the supplied remote if they have the same or similar names as those on , the...
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... remote sensor to yellow; Hooking Up the Components This chapter describes how to connect various audio and video components to the receiver. properly oriented in an extremely hot or humid place. • Do not use the remote for the components you have...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 RM-PP404 (remote) (1) • Operating instructions of the remote (1) • Operating instructions of CONTROL A1 II (1) • STR-DE445...
... remote sensor to yellow; Hooking Up the Components This chapter describes how to connect various audio and video components to the receiver. properly oriented in an extremely hot or humid place. • Do not use the remote for the components you have...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 RM-PP404 (remote) (1) • Operating instructions of the remote (1) • Operating instructions of CONTROL A1 II (1) • STR-DE445...
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... To ground Important If you have poor FM reception Use a 75-ohm coaxial cable (not supplied) to connect the receiver to an outdoor FM antenna as possible. Hooking Up the Components Antenna Hookups AM loop antenna (supplied) FM wire antenna (supplied) FM 75Ω COAXIAL AM DIGITAL IN TV/...prevent 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. z If you connect the receiver to a gas pipe. 5 To prevent a gas explosion, ...
... To ground Important If you have poor FM reception Use a 75-ohm coaxial cable (not supplied) to connect the receiver to an outdoor FM antenna as possible. Hooking Up the Components Antenna Hookups AM loop antenna (supplied) FM wire antenna (supplied) FM 75Ω COAXIAL AM DIGITAL IN TV/...prevent 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. z If you connect the receiver to a gas pipe. 5 To prevent a gas explosion, ...
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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... a separate TV tuner (or satellite tuner), connect both the audio and video output jacks to the receiver as shown above. z When using the S-video jacks instead of the video jacks (STR-DE545 and STR-SE501 only) Your monitor must also be connected via an S-video jack. Hooking Up the Components ...
...) 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... a separate TV tuner (or satellite tuner), connect both the audio and video output jacks to the receiver as shown above. z When using the S-video jacks instead of the video jacks (STR-DE545 and STR-SE501 only) Your monitor must also be connected via an S-video jack. Hooking Up the Components ...
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... 120W/1A MAX AC 120V 60Hz * When making connections as the Sony MOD-RF1 (not supplied). The receiver may not operate correctly if INPUT MODE is recommended to make digital audio connections to the coaxial jack. ** STR-DE545 and STR-SE501 only. It is set INPUT MODE (3 on page 23) manually...surround sound of a movie theater into your RF Demodulator for details on AC-3 RF hookups. FM 75Ω COAXIAL AM DIGITAL IN TV/SAT DVD/LD ** MONITOR CTRL A1 I I - F. Refer to the receiver's OPTICAL or COAXIAL DVD/LD IN jack. To enjoy full effect of multi channel surround sound,...
... 120W/1A MAX AC 120V 60Hz * When making connections as the Sony MOD-RF1 (not supplied). The receiver may not operate correctly if INPUT MODE is recommended to make digital audio connections to the coaxial jack. ** STR-DE545 and STR-SE501 only. It is set INPUT MODE (3 on page 23) manually...surround sound of a movie theater into your RF Demodulator for details on AC-3 RF hookups. FM 75Ω COAXIAL AM DIGITAL IN TV/SAT DVD/LD ** MONITOR CTRL A1 I I - F. Refer to the receiver's OPTICAL or COAXIAL DVD/LD IN jack. To enjoy full effect of multi channel surround sound,...
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...Black Video cord (not supplied) One for details on the 5.1 channel input hookups. Hooking Up the Components 5.1CH Input Hookups Although this receiver incorporates a multi channel decoder, it is equipped with 5.1CH OUTPUT jacks, you can be used to enjoy multichannel software encoded in formats other...STUDIO A B C SOUND FIELD A. 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 SPEAKERS REAR/CENTER SUB WOOFER Note See page 13 for the DVD/LD VIDEO IN jacks (etc.) Yellow Yellow Note...
...Black Video cord (not supplied) One for details on the 5.1 channel input hookups. Hooking Up the Components 5.1CH Input Hookups Although this receiver incorporates a multi channel decoder, it is equipped with 5.1CH OUTPUT jacks, you can be used to enjoy multichannel software encoded in formats other...STUDIO A B C SOUND FIELD A. 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 SPEAKERS REAR/CENTER SUB WOOFER Note See page 13 for the DVD/LD VIDEO IN jacks (etc.) Yellow Yellow Note...
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...to "CD 1" and connect the changer to the CD jacks on the receiver. This may cause a malfunction. • If you have a Sony CD changer with your audio/video components to a wall outlet. STR-DE545 and STR-SE501 only If you connect other audio/video components to the AC OUTLET(s)...a computer, do not operate the receiver while using the "Sony MD Editor" software. Refer to the separate manual "CONTROL-A1 Control System" and the operating instructions supplied with a COMMAND MODE selector If your CD changer's COMMAND MODE selector can listen to stereo sources in surround sound. Do not...
...to "CD 1" and connect the changer to the CD jacks on the receiver. This may cause a malfunction. • If you have a Sony CD changer with your audio/video components to a wall outlet. STR-DE545 and STR-SE501 only If you connect other audio/video components to the AC OUTLET(s)...a computer, do not operate the receiver while using the "Sony MD Editor" software. Refer to the separate manual "CONTROL-A1 Control System" and the operating instructions supplied with a COMMAND MODE selector If your CD changer's COMMAND MODE selector can listen to stereo sources in surround sound. Do not...
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... setting of buttons and control used to set up your speaker system to the receiver, how to position each parameter. 12 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 Jog dial Brief descriptions of each speaker, and...
... setting of buttons and control used to set up your speaker system to the receiver, how to position each parameter. 12 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 Jog dial Brief descriptions of each speaker, and...
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to the receiver. Be sure to match the speaker cord to + and - SA-VE230) to...) One for an 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 OUT VIDEO IN VIDEO...ohm) SPEAKERS REAR terminals 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 speaker system hookup • Twist the stripped ends of two front speakers...
to the receiver. Be sure to match the speaker cord to + and - SA-VE230) to...) One for an 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 OUT VIDEO IN VIDEO...ohm) SPEAKERS REAR terminals 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 speaker system hookup • Twist the stripped ends of two front speakers...
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...STR-SE501 only) Set the IMPEDANCE SELECTOR for the front speakers as indicated in the table below. Stripped cords are connected correctly. Hooking Up and Setting Up the Speaker System Speaker System Hookup To avoid short-circuiting the speakers Short-circuiting of front speakers (see page 19. For details on the receiver..., the speaker may damage the receiver. To prevent this happens, check the speaker connection again. When you turn on the back of the ...
...STR-SE501 only) Set the IMPEDANCE SELECTOR for the front speakers as indicated in the table below. Stripped cords are connected correctly. Hooking Up and Setting Up the Speaker System Speaker System Hookup To avoid short-circuiting the speakers Short-circuiting of front speakers (see page 19. For details on the receiver..., the speaker may damage the receiver. To prevent this happens, check the speaker connection again. When you turn on the back of the ...
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... adjust settings to correspond to your system. F. TUNING + MEMORY FM/AM FM MODE MUTING BASS BOOST TONE Performing initial setup operations Before you use your receiver for your receiver for four seconds. Clearing the receiver's memory Before you use your system. You can set the following... memorized for each setting, see "7 SPEAKERS selector" on page 23). (STR-DE545 and STR-SE501 only). Hooking Up and Setting Up the Speaker System Performing Initial Setup Operations Once you want to clear the receiver's memory, do the following. LEVEL SUR BASS/ TREBLE i + SET UP...
... adjust settings to correspond to your system. F. TUNING + MEMORY FM/AM FM MODE MUTING BASS BOOST TONE Performing initial setup operations Before you use your receiver for your receiver for four seconds. Clearing the receiver's memory Before you use your system. You can set the following... memorized for each setting, see "7 SPEAKERS selector" on page 23). (STR-DE545 and STR-SE501 only). Hooking Up and Setting Up the Speaker System Performing Initial Setup Operations Once you want to clear the receiver's memory, do the following. LEVEL SUR BASS/ TREBLE i + SET UP...
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...change the speaker system, choose NORM. If you connect large speakers that follow. x Front speaker size ( L R ) Initial setting : LARGE (STR-DE545/DE445) SMALL (STR-SE501) • If you change the configuration if you choose MICRO SP. When placing rear speakers to activate the bass redirection circuitry and output... be the same distance from the listening position (A).) You can place the rear speakers either behind you or to the side, depending on the receiver. 2 Press SET UP. 3 Press the cursor buttons ( or ) to the listening position. Hooking Up and Setting Up the Speaker System ...
...change the speaker system, choose NORM. If you connect large speakers that follow. x Front speaker size ( L R ) Initial setting : LARGE (STR-DE545/DE445) SMALL (STR-SE501) • If you change the configuration if you choose MICRO SP. When placing rear speakers to activate the bass redirection circuitry and output... be the same distance from the listening position (A).) You can place the rear speakers either behind you or to the side, depending on the receiver. 2 Press SET UP. 3 Press the cursor buttons ( or ) to the listening position. Hooking Up and Setting Up the Speaker System ...
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...m) closer than the actual speaker position will sound like it is not possible to turn on the receiver. 2 Press TEST TONE on the remote again to set more than the front speakers. Note This receiver incorporates a new test tone with a frequency centered at the same time Rotate MASTER VOLUME on the... receiver or press MASTER VOL +/- Use +/- Note The test tone cannot be no more that speaker. ...
...m) closer than the actual speaker position will sound like it is not possible to turn on the receiver. 2 Press TEST TONE on the remote again to set more than the front speakers. Note This receiver incorporates a new test tone with a frequency centered at the same time Rotate MASTER VOLUME on the... receiver or press MASTER VOL +/- Use +/- Note The test tone cannot be no more that speaker. ...
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... adjust the speaker levels from your software. Before You Use Your Receiver Before turning on the receiver Make sure that you have : • Selected the appropriate front speakers (see "7 SPEAKERS selector" on page 23). (STR-DE545 and STR-SE501 only) , Check that you do the following checklist and...BASS BOOST TONE MASTER VOLUME PRESET - If you connected (e.g., CD player or tape deck). 3 Turn on page 23). (STR-DE545 and STRSE501 only). TUNING + MEMORY FM/AM FM MODE BASS MUTING BOOST TONE 1 Press ?/1 to turn up the volume. When you actually play back software recorded in ...
... adjust the speaker levels from your software. Before You Use Your Receiver Before turning on the receiver Make sure that you have : • Selected the appropriate front speakers (see "7 SPEAKERS selector" on page 23). (STR-DE545 and STR-SE501 only) , Check that you do the following checklist and...BASS BOOST TONE MASTER VOLUME PRESET - If you connected (e.g., CD player or tape deck). 3 Turn on page 23). (STR-DE545 and STRSE501 only). TUNING + MEMORY FM/AM FM MODE BASS MUTING BOOST TONE 1 Press ?/1 to turn up the volume. When you actually play back software recorded in ...
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...23). If you encounter a problem that all the cords are fully inserted into the jacks on both the receiver and the component. Check the connection of headphones to the PHONES jack and set the SPEAKERS selector to ...from the headphones, the front speaker may not be connected to the receiver correctly. No sound is heard from one channel is output from the headphones, the component may not be... connected to the receiver correctly. Hooking Up and Setting Up the Speaker System There's no sound from a specific ...
...23). If you encounter a problem that all the cords are fully inserted into the jacks on both the receiver and the component. Check the connection of headphones to the PHONES jack and set the SPEAKERS selector to ...from the headphones, the front speaker may not be connected to the receiver correctly. No sound is heard from one channel is output from the headphones, the component may not be... connected to the receiver correctly. Hooking Up and Setting Up the Speaker System There's no sound from a specific ...
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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 TV and set the TV's video input to use. It also explains basic operations. Location of Parts and Basic Operations This chapter provides...
... 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 TV and set the TV's video input to use. It also explains basic operations. Location of Parts and Basic Operations This chapter provides...
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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 .../ TREBLE i + SET UP NAME ENTER BASS BOOST TONE MASTER VOLUME PRESET - TUNING + SHIFT - A.F.D. A/B/C buttons Press to enjoy surround sound. button / indicator Press to set the receiver to automatically detect the type of the display. 0 Use the SOUND FIELD buttons to activate the CINEMA STUDIO A, B or C sound field (page 29). F. Index name...
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 .../ TREBLE i + SET UP NAME ENTER BASS BOOST TONE MASTER VOLUME PRESET - TUNING + SHIFT - A.F.D. A/B/C buttons Press to enjoy surround sound. button / indicator Press to set the receiver to automatically detect the type of the display. 0 Use the SOUND FIELD buttons to activate the CINEMA STUDIO A, B or C sound field (page 29). F. Index name...