Limited Warranty (U.S. Only)
Page 1
4-557-173-02 General Stereo/Hifi Components/Tape Decks ® CD Players/Mini Disc Players/Audio Systems Hifi Audio LIMITED WARRANTY Sony Electronics Inc. ("Sony") warrants this Product is invalid if the factory applied serial number has been altered or removed from state to any...has established telephone numbers for frequently asked questions: To locate the servicer or dealer nearest you enter into a service contract with the Sony Partnership within the Warranty period must pay for service assistance or resolution of purchase, if this Product (including any part of incidental ...
4-557-173-02 General Stereo/Hifi Components/Tape Decks ® CD Players/Mini Disc Players/Audio Systems Hifi Audio LIMITED WARRANTY Sony Electronics Inc. ("Sony") warrants this Product is invalid if the factory applied serial number has been altered or removed from state to any...has established telephone numbers for frequently asked questions: To locate the servicer or dealer nearest you enter into a service contract with the Sony Partnership within the Warranty period must pay for service assistance or resolution of purchase, if this Product (including any part of incidental ...
Operating Instructions (Receiver)
Page 1
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)
Page 11
... changer's COMMAND MODE selector can listen to stereo sources in surround sound. Connecting the AC power cord Before connecting the AC power cord of the component(s) connected to the receiver's AC OUTLET(s) does not exceed the wattage stated on the receiver. Do not connect high-wattage electrical home...power cord is also connected to a computer, do not operate the receiver while using the "Sony MD Editor" software. Hooking Up the Components CONTROL A1 hookup (STR-DE545 and STR-SE501 only) • If you have a CONTROL A1 compatible Sony CD player, tape deck, or MD deck Use a CONTROL A1 cord...
... changer's COMMAND MODE selector can listen to stereo sources in surround sound. Connecting the AC power cord Before connecting the AC power cord of the component(s) connected to the receiver's AC OUTLET(s) does not exceed the wattage stated on the receiver. Do not connect high-wattage electrical home...power cord is also connected to a computer, do not operate the receiver while using the "Sony MD Editor" software. Hooking Up the Components CONTROL A1 hookup (STR-DE545 and STR-SE501 only) • If you have a CONTROL A1 compatible Sony CD player, tape deck, or MD deck Use a CONTROL A1 cord...
Operating Instructions (Receiver)
Page 17
... "SMALL" to cut the bass signal from the front speakers.*2 p Rear speaker size ( LS RS ) Initial setting : LARGE (STR-DE545/DE445) SMALL (STR-SE501) • If you connect large speakers that will effectively reproduce bass frequencies, select "LARGE". The sound of directionality it to section...effects when using small speakers, you can use the bass/ treble to the following Dolby Pro Logic modes *1 NORMAL *2 PHANTOM *3 3 STEREO z About speaker sizes (LARGE and SMALL) Internally, the LARGE and SMALL settings for proper implementation of your rear speakers corresponds to "SMALL"....
... "SMALL" to cut the bass signal from the front speakers.*2 p Rear speaker size ( LS RS ) Initial setting : LARGE (STR-DE545/DE445) SMALL (STR-SE501) • If you connect large speakers that will effectively reproduce bass frequencies, select "LARGE". The sound of directionality it to section...effects when using small speakers, you can use the bass/ treble to the following Dolby Pro Logic modes *1 NORMAL *2 PHANTOM *3 3 STEREO z About speaker sizes (LARGE and SMALL) Internally, the LARGE and SMALL settings for proper implementation of your rear speakers corresponds to "SMALL"....
Operating Instructions (Receiver)
Page 25
...Press to turn the tone effect on or off the TONE indicator. Note that if you have the stereo effect but the sound is turned on. FM/AM button Selects the FM or AM band. qh The following buttons operate the built-in tuner. PRESET TUNING +/- qj LEVEL button... adjust the tone (page 35). z When you turn off . For details, see "Receiving Broadcasts" starting from page 37. buttons Scan all preset stations. FM MODE button If "STEREO" flashes in the display and the FM stereo reception is highly faithful to activate the speaker level parameters (page 34). ql BASS/TREBLE...
...Press to turn the tone effect on or off the TONE indicator. Note that if you have the stereo effect but the sound is turned on. FM/AM button Selects the FM or AM band. qh The following buttons operate the built-in tuner. PRESET TUNING +/- qj LEVEL button... adjust the tone (page 35). z When you turn off . For details, see "Receiving Broadcasts" starting from page 37. buttons Scan all preset stations. FM MODE button If "STEREO" flashes in the display and the FM stereo reception is highly faithful to activate the speaker level parameters (page 34). ql BASS/TREBLE...
Operating Instructions (Receiver)
Page 27
... modes are designed for use when playing back movie software (DVD, LD, etc.) encoded with two-channel sources like CD and stereo broadcasts of movie theaters and concert halls into your speakers. A.F.D. Enjoying Surround Sound 27 Use these modes also provide sound effects commonly... found in a concert hall or stadium (etc.). The receiver contains a variety of the Sony Digital Cinema Sound digital signal processing technology. The virtual sound modes contain compelling applications of different sound modes. They shift...
... modes are designed for use when playing back movie software (DVD, LD, etc.) encoded with two-channel sources like CD and stereo broadcasts of movie theaters and concert halls into your speakers. A.F.D. Enjoying Surround Sound 27 Use these modes also provide sound effects commonly... found in a concert hall or stadium (etc.). The receiver contains a variety of the Sony Digital Cinema Sound digital signal processing technology. The virtual sound modes contain compelling applications of different sound modes. They shift...
Operating Instructions (Receiver)
Page 30
...as it was recorded. Notes Ideal for rock or pop music. Great for soft acoustic sounds. Multi channel surround formats are downmixed to stereo mode when using the front left and right speakers only. You can use the AUTO FORMAT DECODING mode. Selecting a Sound Field Sound...CLUB) LIVE (LIVE HOUSE) GAME Effect Reproduces the acoustics of audio signal being input (Dolby Digital, Dolby Pro Logic, or standard two channel stereo) and performs the proper decoding if necessary. Reproduces the acoustics of a 300-seat live house. Reproduces the acoustics of a jazz club. Enjoying ...
...as it was recorded. Notes Ideal for rock or pop music. Great for soft acoustic sounds. Multi channel surround formats are downmixed to stereo mode when using the front left and right speakers only. You can use the AUTO FORMAT DECODING mode. Selecting a Sound Field Sound...CLUB) LIVE (LIVE HOUSE) GAME Effect Reproduces the acoustics of audio signal being input (Dolby Digital, Dolby Pro Logic, or standard two channel stereo) and performs the proper decoding if necessary. Reproduces the acoustics of a 300-seat live house. Reproduces the acoustics of a jazz club. Enjoying ...
Operating Instructions (Receiver)
Page 31
... and that INPUT MODE is active. See page 35 to adjust the dynamic range compression. 8 Tuner indicators These indicators light up when the receiver applies Pro Logic processing to two channel signals in radio stations, etc. L: Front Left R: Front Right C: Center (monaural) LS: Left...Multi-Channel Surround Displays 1 2 3 4 56 7 7 8 a DIGITAL PRO LOGIC LCR L F E LS S RS OPT COAX adts D.RANGE TA NEWS INFO MONO STEREO MEMORY 9 q; 1 ; Lights up when Dolby Digital (AC-3) signals are selected. 3 OPT Lights up when the source signal is a digital signal being input through the ...
... and that INPUT MODE is active. See page 35 to adjust the dynamic range compression. 8 Tuner indicators These indicators light up when the receiver applies Pro Logic processing to two channel signals in radio stations, etc. L: Front Left R: Front Right C: Center (monaural) LS: Left...Multi-Channel Surround Displays 1 2 3 4 56 7 7 8 a DIGITAL PRO LOGIC LCR L F E LS S RS OPT COAX adts D.RANGE TA NEWS INFO MONO STEREO MEMORY 9 q; 1 ; Lights up when Dolby Digital (AC-3) signals are selected. 3 OPT Lights up when the source signal is a digital signal being input through the ...
Operating Instructions (Receiver)
Page 32
...Surround Displays Enjoying Surround Sound Source sound displays The letters (L, C, R, etc.) indicate the source sound. The following movie sound modes with 2/0* or STEREO PCM format signals. (C. MULTI and V. In this case, sound is displayed. Recording Format (Front/Rear) 1/0 2/0* 3/0 2/1 3/1 2/2 3/2 2/0**... R L R L R L R * Signals with Dolby surround encoded flag OFF ** Signals with standard audio formats e.g., PCM, the receiver creates rear signals from the rear speakers, but output channel indicators for the rear speakers do not light. 32 When using music sound modes...
...Surround Displays Enjoying Surround Sound Source sound displays The letters (L, C, R, etc.) indicate the source sound. The following movie sound modes with 2/0* or STEREO PCM format signals. (C. MULTI and V. In this case, sound is displayed. Recording Format (Front/Rear) 1/0 2/0* 3/0 2/1 3/1 2/2 3/2 2/0**... R L R L R L R * Signals with Dolby surround encoded flag OFF ** Signals with standard audio formats e.g., PCM, the receiver creates rear signals from the rear speakers, but output channel indicators for the rear speakers do not light. 32 When using music sound modes...
Operating Instructions (Receiver)
Page 38
...MEMORY FM/AM FM MODE MUTING BASS BOOST TONE TUNER STR-DE445 only AV SLEEP ?/1 ?/1 SYSTEM STANDBY AUX 5.1CH VIDEO DVD/LD TV/SAT MD/TAPE CD TUNER MENU F 123 G ENTER g 456 TITLE f 78 9 SHIFT >10 - /- - FM MODE: If "STEREO" flashes in the display and the FM stereo reception is received ... SHIFT: Press to turn on the "STEREO" indication. Note If "STEREO" does not appear at all even when the FM broadcast is poor, press this button to select a memory page (A, B, or C) for memorizing preset stations. On the remote (STR-DE445 only): D. LEVEL SUR BASS/ TREBLE ...
...MEMORY FM/AM FM MODE MUTING BASS BOOST TONE TUNER STR-DE445 only AV SLEEP ?/1 ?/1 SYSTEM STANDBY AUX 5.1CH VIDEO DVD/LD TV/SAT MD/TAPE CD TUNER MENU F 123 G ENTER g 456 TITLE f 78 9 SHIFT >10 - /- - FM MODE: If "STEREO" flashes in the display and the FM stereo reception is received ... SHIFT: Press to turn on the "STEREO" indication. Note If "STEREO" does not appear at all even when the FM broadcast is poor, press this button to select a memory page (A, B, or C) for memorizing preset stations. On the remote (STR-DE445 only): D. LEVEL SUR BASS/ TREBLE ...
Operating Instructions (Receiver)
Page 47
...dB (with no more than 0.09% total harmonic distortion from 20 20,000 Hz; STR-DE445: a) 80 watts Amplifier section Rated Power Output at Stereo mode (8 ohms 20 Hz - 20 kHz, THD 0.09%) STR-DE545/SE501 100 W + 100 W STR-DE445: 80 W + 80 W Reference Power Output (8 ohms at 100 Hz and 10 kHz... Sampling Frequency 48 kHz STR-DE445: Front: 80 W + 80 W Center: 80 W Rear: 80 W + 80 W Additional ...
...dB (with no more than 0.09% total harmonic distortion from 20 20,000 Hz; STR-DE445: a) 80 watts Amplifier section Rated Power Output at Stereo mode (8 ohms 20 Hz - 20 kHz, THD 0.09%) STR-DE545/SE501 100 W + 100 W STR-DE445: 80 W + 80 W Reference Power Output (8 ohms at 100 Hz and 10 kHz... Sampling Frequency 48 kHz STR-DE445: Front: 80 W + 80 W Center: 80 W Rear: 80 W + 80 W Additional ...
Operating Instructions (Receiver)
Page 48
... 61/4 in any AM station, turn off the receiver. To reset the scale to 9 kHz. Additional Information 48 After tuning in .) including projecting parts and controls Mass (Approx.) STR-DE545: 7.9 kg (17 lbs. 7 oz.) STR-DE445: 7.7 kg (16 lbs. 16 oz.) STR-SE501: 8.2 kg (18 lbs. 2 oz.) ...S-video*: Y: 1 Vp-p 75 ohms C: 0.286 Vp-p 75 ohms * STR-DE545 and STR-SE501 only. Specifications FM tuner section Tuning range 87.5 - 108.0 MHz Antenna terminals 75 ohms, unbalanced Sensitivity Mono: 18.3 dBf, 2.2 µV/75 ohms Stereo: 38.3 dBf 22.5 µV/75 ohms Usable sensitivity 11.2 dBf, 1 ...
... 61/4 in any AM station, turn off the receiver. To reset the scale to 9 kHz. Additional Information 48 After tuning in .) including projecting parts and controls Mass (Approx.) STR-DE545: 7.9 kg (17 lbs. 7 oz.) STR-DE445: 7.7 kg (16 lbs. 16 oz.) STR-SE501: 8.2 kg (18 lbs. 2 oz.) ...S-video*: Y: 1 Vp-p 75 ohms C: 0.286 Vp-p 75 ohms * STR-DE545 and STR-SE501 only. Specifications FM tuner section Tuning range 87.5 - 108.0 MHz Antenna terminals 75 ohms, unbalanced Sensitivity Mono: 18.3 dBf, 2.2 µV/75 ohms Stereo: 38.3 dBf 22.5 µV/75 ohms Usable sensitivity 11.2 dBf, 1 ...
Operating Instructions (Receiver)
Page 49
...AC-3) This sound format for the enjoyment of the surrounding space affect the way these sound elements in this format, the rear speakers output stereo sound with the former Dolby Surround system, Dolby Pro Logic Surround reproduces left-to-right panning more naturally and localizes sounds more advanced than ... should have one method of the venue, as well as 0.1 channel (since all the signals are recorded separately to be developed by Sony. The rear speakers output monaural sound. The name "AC-3" comes from twochannel sound. Furthermore, since it is needed).
...AC-3) This sound format for the enjoyment of the surrounding space affect the way these sound elements in this format, the rear speakers output stereo sound with the former Dolby Surround system, Dolby Pro Logic Surround reproduces left-to-right panning more naturally and localizes sounds more advanced than ... should have one method of the venue, as well as 0.1 channel (since all the signals are recorded separately to be developed by Sony. The rear speakers output monaural sound. The name "AC-3" comes from twochannel sound. Furthermore, since it is needed).