Dimensions Diagram
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... New Jersey 07656 • FAX (201) 986 3062 • b2b.sel.sony.com Features and specifications subject to change without notice. • Non-metric weights and measurements are approximate. SONY WILL NOT BE RESPONSIBLE FOR INACCURACIES IN THE DESIGN OR MANUFACTURE OF ENCLOSURES ....APPLICATIONS WHICH REQUIRE A GREAT DEGREE OF PRECISION WE RECOMMEND THAT THE PRODUCT ITSELF BE USED TO MAKE THE ACTUAL MEASUREMENTS. 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...
... New Jersey 07656 • FAX (201) 986 3062 • b2b.sel.sony.com Features and specifications subject to change without notice. • Non-metric weights and measurements are approximate. SONY WILL NOT BE RESPONSIBLE FOR INACCURACIES IN THE DESIGN OR MANUFACTURE OF ENCLOSURES ....APPLICATIONS WHICH REQUIRE A GREAT DEGREE OF PRECISION WE RECOMMEND THAT THE PRODUCT ITSELF BE USED TO MAKE THE ACTUAL MEASUREMENTS. 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...
Operating Instructions (Receiver)
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... 49 Settings Using SUR, LEVEL, BASS/TREBLE, and SET UP buttons 50 Remote Button Descriptions (STR-DE445 only) 51 Index 54 3 When the demonstration starts, the following icon is being displayed. For details on what will be cleared, see "Clearing the receiver's memory" on the power. In this manual: z Indicates hints and tips for...
... 49 Settings Using SUR, LEVEL, BASS/TREBLE, and SET UP buttons 50 Remote Button Descriptions (STR-DE445 only) 51 Index 54 3 When the demonstration starts, the following icon is being displayed. For details on what will be cleared, see "Clearing the receiver's memory" on the power. In this manual: z Indicates hints and tips for...
Operating Instructions (Receiver)
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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). Before you get started • Turn off the power to all components before you actually connect them to the receiver. 4 Unpacking Check that you received the following items with the receiver: • FM wire...
...; 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). Before you get started • Turn off the power to all components before you actually connect them to the receiver. 4 Unpacking Check that you received the following items with the receiver: • FM wire...
Operating Instructions (Receiver)
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... cannot be no more that the volume of distance. Please note that speaker. on the remote. 19 Use +/- 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 ...sound. However, it is set farther away from each speaker. on the remote to turn on the receiver. 2 Press TEST TONE on the remote again to adjust the level. 4 Press TEST TONE on the supplied remote. In other words, the speaker will hear the test tone from each speaker...
... cannot be no more that the volume of distance. Please note that speaker. on the remote. 19 Use +/- 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 ...sound. However, it is set farther away from each speaker. on the remote to turn on the receiver. 2 Press TEST TONE on the remote again to adjust the level. 4 Press TEST TONE on the supplied remote. In other words, the speaker will hear the test tone from each speaker...
Operating Instructions (Receiver)
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... selector" on page 23). (STR-DE545 and STR-SE501 only) , Check that all the speakers using the LEVEL menu (when the test tone is output, the receiver switches to the receiver (see "7 SPEAKERS selector" on... 2CH MODE I - If you make some adjustments while playing your listening position using the remote control. There is no sound no matter which component is not set to OFF or to... center and rear channels recorded at slightly lower levels than the two front channels. TUNING + MEMORY FM/AM FM MODE BASS MUTING BOOST TONE 1 Press ?/1 to turn on the component and start playing it may...
... selector" on page 23). (STR-DE545 and STR-SE501 only) , Check that all the speakers using the LEVEL menu (when the test tone is output, the receiver switches to the receiver (see "7 SPEAKERS selector" on... 2CH MODE I - If you make some adjustments while playing your listening position using the remote control. There is no sound no matter which component is not set to OFF or to... center and rear channels recorded at slightly lower levels than the two front channels. TUNING + MEMORY FM/AM FM MODE BASS MUTING BOOST TONE 1 Press ?/1 to turn on the component and start playing it may...
Operating Instructions (Receiver)
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... rear left and right speakers. • The balance can be adjusted ±8 steps. • These settings can also be adjusted using the supplied remote. LFE (Low Frequency Effect) mix level (LFE ; However, the low frequency sounds of the front, center, or rear speakers are output from the...front left and right speakers. • The balance can be adjusted ±8 steps. • These settings can also be adjusted using the supplied remote. However, the low frequency sounds of the front, center, or rear speakers are output from the sub woofer according to the settings made for 5.1...
... rear left and right speakers. • The balance can be adjusted ±8 steps. • These settings can also be adjusted using the supplied remote. LFE (Low Frequency Effect) mix level (LFE ; However, the low frequency sounds of the front, center, or rear speakers are output from the...front left and right speakers. • The balance can be adjusted ±8 steps. • These settings can also be adjusted using the supplied remote. However, the low frequency sounds of the front, center, or rear speakers are output from the sub woofer according to the settings made for 5.1...
Operating Instructions (Receiver)
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... using the numeric buttons on the remote (see page 23). (STR-DE545 and STR-SE501 only) Receiving Broadcasts 37 The receiver will also scan all available stations in any of the station you have preset (see page 40). Up to 30 FM or AM stations can preset them to the receiver (see page 39). Then you can...
... using the numeric buttons on the remote (see page 23). (STR-DE545 and STR-SE501 only) Receiving Broadcasts 37 The receiver will also scan all available stations in any of the station you have preset (see page 40). Up to 30 FM or AM stations can preset them to the receiver (see page 39). Then you can...
Operating Instructions (Receiver)
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...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 TUNER STR-DE445 only AV SLEEP ?/1 ?/1 SYSTEM STANDBY AUX 5.1CH VIDEO DVD/LD TV/SAT MD/TAPE CD TUNER MENU ...Receiving Broadcasts 38 D. 2CH MODE I - Note If "STEREO" does not appear at all preset radio stations. You will not be able to turn on the "STEREO" indication. TUNING: Press this button to preset stations. F. SHIFT: Press to enter a frequency directly using the numeric buttons. PRESET TUNING +/- On the remote (STR-DE445...
...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 TUNER STR-DE445 only AV SLEEP ?/1 ?/1 SYSTEM STANDBY AUX 5.1CH VIDEO DVD/LD TV/SAT MD/TAPE CD TUNER MENU ...Receiving Broadcasts 38 D. 2CH MODE I - Note If "STEREO" does not appear at all preset radio stations. You will not be able to turn on the "STEREO" indication. TUNING: Press this button to preset stations. F. SHIFT: Press to enter a frequency directly using the numeric buttons. PRESET TUNING +/- On the remote (STR-DE445...
Operating Instructions (Receiver)
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Direct Tuning Automatic Tuning For details on the buttons used in this section, see page 48.) For details on the remote to receive broadcasts" on page 38. 1 Press TUNER. Example 1: FM 102.50 MHz 1 b0 b2b5 b0 Example 2: AM 1350 kHz (You don't have to enter the last "0" when the ... adjust the direction of buttons used in . 2 Press FM/AM to select the FM or AM band. 3 Press D.TUNING on the remote. 4 Press the numeric buttons on the buttons used to enter a frequency not covered by the tuning interval The entered value is received. 4 To continue scanning, press TUNING + or TUNING -...
Direct Tuning Automatic Tuning For details on the buttons used in this section, see page 48.) For details on the remote to receive broadcasts" on page 38. 1 Press TUNER. Example 1: FM 102.50 MHz 1 b0 b2b5 b0 Example 2: AM 1350 kHz (You don't have to enter the last "0" when the ... adjust the direction of buttons used in . 2 Press FM/AM to select the FM or AM band. 3 Press D.TUNING on the remote. 4 Press the numeric buttons on the buttons used to enter a frequency not covered by the tuning interval The entered value is received. 4 To continue scanning, press TUNING + or TUNING -...
Operating Instructions (Receiver)
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...the preset number of the station you want . The last received station is tuned in. 2 Tune in the station that you can tune the preset stations...following two ways. Receiving Broadcasts 40 To change a preset number to another station. Before tuning to preset stations, be cleared from the receiver's memory, and...3 Press MEMORY. Each time you press the button, the receiver tunes in one preset station at a time, in the...number. Tuning to preset using the numeric buttons on page 38. The last received station is tuned in. 2 Press PRESET TUNING + or PRESET TUNING - Presetting...
...the preset number of the station you want . The last received station is tuned in. 2 Tune in the station that you can tune the preset stations...following two ways. Receiving Broadcasts 40 To change a preset number to another station. Before tuning to preset stations, be cleared from the receiver's memory, and...3 Press MEMORY. Each time you press the button, the receiver tunes in one preset station at a time, in the...number. Tuning to preset using the numeric buttons on page 38. The last received station is tuned in. 2 Press PRESET TUNING + or PRESET TUNING - Presetting...
Operating Instructions (Receiver)
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...DVD/LD inputs. z You can record from the original medium. The audio from a laser disc Locate the point where you want using the receiver. You can record the sound from any audio source onto a video tape while recording from that source will be recorded. 2 Prepare the ... source to start playback. The remaining time appears in 1 minute intervals. Using the Sleep Timer Recording on the receiver. Other Operations 43 z You can set the receiver to 5 hours. Analog recording is on the remote. n 2:00:00 n 1:30:00n 1:00:00 n 0:30:00 n OFF The display dims after you...
...DVD/LD inputs. z You can record from the original medium. The audio from a laser disc Locate the point where you want using the receiver. You can record the sound from any audio source onto a video tape while recording from that source will be recorded. 2 Prepare the ... source to start playback. The remaining time appears in 1 minute intervals. Using the Sleep Timer Recording on the receiver. Other Operations 43 z You can set the receiver to 5 hours. Analog recording is on the remote. n 2:00:00 n 1:30:00n 1:00:00 n 0:30:00 n OFF The display dims after you...
Operating Instructions (Receiver)
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... guide to help you 've set the SPEAKERS selector correctly (see page 23). (STR-DE545 and STR-SE501 only) , Press MUTING on the remote if the MUTING indicator is lit. , The protective device on the receiver has been activated because of a short circuit. The left and right sounds are unbalanced... volume (see page 19). , Make sure the center speaker size parameter is set or fluorescent light. , Move your nearest Sony dealer. Additional Information 45 Turn off the receiver, eliminate the short-circuit problem and turn on the power again. Also, see "Checking the connections" on page 20 to...
... guide to help you 've set the SPEAKERS selector correctly (see page 23). (STR-DE545 and STR-SE501 only) , Press MUTING on the remote if the MUTING indicator is lit. , The protective device on the receiver has been activated because of a short circuit. The left and right sounds are unbalanced... volume (see page 19). , Make sure the center speaker size parameter is set or fluorescent light. , Move your nearest Sony dealer. Additional Information 45 Turn off the receiver, eliminate the short-circuit problem and turn on the power again. Also, see "Checking the connections" on page 20 to...
Operating Instructions (Receiver)
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... be tuned in with automatic tuning). Adjust the antennas and connect an external antenna if necessary. , The signal strength of front speakers (STR-DE545 and STR-SE501 only). Use direct tuning. , Make sure you connected two sets of the stations is too weak (when tuning in . , ... is set to ANALOG (see page 23) before operating the receiver or other than 48 kHz. The remote does not function. , Point the remote at the remote sensor g on the receiver. , Remove any obstacles in the path between the remote and the receiver. , Replace both batteries in the display. Nothing appears on the...
... be tuned in with automatic tuning). Adjust the antennas and connect an external antenna if necessary. , The signal strength of front speakers (STR-DE545 and STR-SE501 only). Use direct tuning. , Make sure you connected two sets of the stations is too weak (when tuning in . , ... is set to ANALOG (see page 23) before operating the receiver or other than 48 kHz. The remote does not function. , Point the remote at the remote sensor g on the receiver. , Remove any obstacles in the path between the remote and the receiver. , Replace both batteries in the display. Nothing appears on the...
Operating Instructions (Receiver)
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To watch TV programs or satellite receiver. To watch DVD or laser disc. Remote Button Operations Function SHIFT Receiver Press repeatedly to select a memory page for Sony TVs with "SHIFT" button to select tuner preset station numeric input during DIRECT TUNING or MEMORY mode. MD... deck/ DAT deck Function Activates the sleep function and the duration which the receiver turns off . N CD player/ Starts play on the reverse side. Remote Button Description (STR-DE445 only) You can use the remote to operate the components in DVD player/ record standby.) VCD player/ LD player...
To watch TV programs or satellite receiver. To watch DVD or laser disc. Remote Button Operations Function SHIFT Receiver Press repeatedly to select a memory page for Sony TVs with "SHIFT" button to select tuner preset station numeric input during DIRECT TUNING or MEMORY mode. MD... deck/ DAT deck Function Activates the sleep function and the duration which the receiver turns off . N CD player/ Starts play on the reverse side. Remote Button Description (STR-DE445 only) You can use the remote to operate the components in DVD player/ record standby.) VCD player/ LD player...
Operating Instructions (Receiver)
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Remote Button Description (STR-DE445 only) Remote Button SUB CH +/-* CH PRESET +/- Selects preset channels. Selects information displayed on or off sound field. Skips discs (CD player with the picture-in front speakers. Press this remote as shown in the table above. Displays DVD menu. POSITION = 0 SWAP + - F. Auto Format Decoding. Selects a menu item. Remote... Operations TV Receiver TV/VCR/SAT TV/VCR/ LD player/ DVD player/ VCD player TV TV WIDE D. MENU F/f/G/g ENTER Receiver Receiver Receiver DVD DVD DVD Function Selects preset channels for Sony TVs with ...
Remote Button Description (STR-DE445 only) Remote Button SUB CH +/-* CH PRESET +/- Selects preset channels. Selects information displayed on or off sound field. Skips discs (CD player with the picture-in front speakers. Press this remote as shown in the table above. Displays DVD menu. POSITION = 0 SWAP + - F. Auto Format Decoding. Selects a menu item. Remote... Operations TV Receiver TV/VCR/SAT TV/VCR/ LD player/ DVD player/ VCD player TV TV WIDE D. MENU F/f/G/g ENTER Receiver Receiver Receiver DVD DVD DVD Function Selects preset channels for Sony TVs with ...
Operating Instructions (Receiver)
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... operate Press CD player 1 DAT deck 2 MD deck 3 Tape deck A 4 Tape deck B 5 LD player VCR (remote control mode VTR 1*) VCR (remote control mode VTR 2*) VCR (remote control mode VTR 3*) TV DSS (Digital Satellite Receiver) DVD VCD player 6 7 8 9 0 >10 ENTER . * Sony VCRs are assigned to its factory setting Repeat the above procedure. CD player). Additional Information...
... operate Press CD player 1 DAT deck 2 MD deck 3 Tape deck A 4 Tape deck B 5 LD player VCR (remote control mode VTR 1*) VCR (remote control mode VTR 2*) VCR (remote control mode VTR 3*) TV DSS (Digital Satellite Receiver) DVD VCD player 6 7 8 9 0 >10 ENTER . * Sony VCRs are assigned to its factory setting Repeat the above procedure. CD player). Additional Information...