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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 .
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
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...(servicing) instructions in the space provided below. On safety Should any solid object or liquid fall into the outlet, contact your Sony dealer regarding this equipment does cause harmful interference to operate this product meets the ENERGY STAR® guidelines for the purpose of the...model and serial numbers are located on the nameplate at the qualified service shop. STR-DE545/DE445/SE501 Serial No. The operating voltage is connected to use any question or problem concerning your receiver, please consult your local power supply. If you have it checked by qualified ...
...(servicing) instructions in the space provided below. On safety Should any solid object or liquid fall into the outlet, contact your Sony dealer regarding this equipment does cause harmful interference to operate this product meets the ENERGY STAR® guidelines for the purpose of the...model and serial numbers are located on the nameplate at the qualified service shop. STR-DE545/DE445/SE501 Serial No. The operating voltage is connected to use any question or problem concerning your receiver, please consult your local power supply. If you have it checked by qualified ...
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... the demonstration Press ?/1 to turn on the receiver. Notes • Running the demonstration will be cleared, see "Clearing the receiver's memory" on what will be no sound when the demonstration mode is used for the STR-DE545, STR-DE445 and STR-SE501. For details on page 15. •...; There will clear the receiver's memory. Type of Dolby Laboratories. **Manufactured under license from Digital Theater Systems, Inc. "Dolby", "AC-3", "Pro ...
... the demonstration Press ?/1 to turn on the receiver. Notes • Running the demonstration will be cleared, see "Clearing the receiver's memory" on what will be no sound when the demonstration mode is used for the STR-DE545, STR-DE445 and STR-SE501. For details on page 15. •...; There will clear the receiver's memory. Type of Dolby Laboratories. **Manufactured under license from Digital Theater Systems, Inc. "Dolby", "AC-3", "Pro ...
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Be sure to read the sections for the components 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 RM-PP404 (remote) (1) • Operating instructions of the .... z When to replace batteries Under normal conditions, the batteries should last for an extended period of CONTROL A1 II (1) • STR-DE445 only • Remote Commander RM-U304 (remote) (1) Inserting batteries into the remote Insert R6 (size-AA) batteries with an old one...
Be sure to read the sections for the components 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 RM-PP404 (remote) (1) • Operating instructions of the .... z When to replace batteries Under normal conditions, the batteries should last for an extended period of CONTROL A1 II (1) • STR-DE445 only • Remote Commander RM-U304 (remote) (1) Inserting batteries into the remote Insert R6 (size-AA) batteries with an old one...
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...an outdoor antenna, ground it as horizontal as shown below. z If you connect the receiver to a gas pipe. 5 Hooking Up the Components Antenna Hookups AM loop antenna (supplied) FM wire antenna (supplied) FM 75Ω COAXIAL AM DIGITAL IN TV/SAT DVD/LD MONITOR CTRL A1 I I VIDEO...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. Outdoor FM antenna Receiver FM 75Ω COAXIAL AM ANTENNA Ground wire (not supplied) To...
...an outdoor antenna, ground it as horizontal as shown below. z If you connect the receiver to a gas pipe. 5 Hooking Up the Components Antenna Hookups AM loop antenna (supplied) FM wire antenna (supplied) FM 75Ω COAXIAL AM DIGITAL IN TV/SAT DVD/LD MONITOR CTRL A1 I I VIDEO...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. Outdoor FM antenna Receiver FM 75Ω COAXIAL AM ANTENNA Ground wire (not supplied) To...
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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 both the audio and video ... 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...
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 both the audio and video ... 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...
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... RF demodulator's optical or coaxial digital output to the coaxial jack. ** STR-DE545 and STR-SE501 only. FM 75Ω COAXIAL AM DIGITAL IN TV/SAT DVD/LD ** MONITOR CTRL A1 I I - The receiver may not operate correctly if INPUT MODE is recommended to make digital audio ... R L SPEAKERS CENTER B FRONT A R L R L R L R L R L AC OUTLET SWITCHED 120W/1A MAX AC 120V 60Hz * When making connections as the Sony MOD-RF1 (not supplied). To enjoy full effect of multi channel surround sound, five speakers (two front speakers, two rear speakers, and a center speaker) and...
... RF demodulator's optical or coaxial digital output to the coaxial jack. ** STR-DE545 and STR-SE501 only. FM 75Ω COAXIAL AM DIGITAL IN TV/SAT DVD/LD ** MONITOR CTRL A1 I I - The receiver may not operate correctly if INPUT MODE is recommended to make digital audio ... R L SPEAKERS CENTER B FRONT A R L R L R L R L R L AC OUTLET SWITCHED 120W/1A MAX AC 120V 60Hz * When making connections as the Sony MOD-RF1 (not supplied). To enjoy full effect of multi channel surround sound, five speakers (two front speakers, two rear speakers, and a center speaker) and...
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..., you can be used to the instruction manual supplied with 5.1CH INPUT jacks. 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. D. 2CH MODE I VIDEO IN VIDEO IN VIDEO OUT VIDEO ...1A MAX AC 120V 60Hz Example of your DVD player, multi channel decoder, etc., for details on the 5.1 channel input hookups. F. TUNING + MEMORY FM/AM FM MODE MUTING BASS BOOST TONE SPEAKERS REAR/CENTER SUB WOOFER Note See page 13 for details on speaker system hookup...
..., you can be used to the instruction manual supplied with 5.1CH INPUT jacks. 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. D. 2CH MODE I VIDEO IN VIDEO IN VIDEO OUT VIDEO ...1A MAX AC 120V 60Hz Example of your DVD player, multi channel decoder, etc., for details on the 5.1 channel input hookups. F. TUNING + MEMORY FM/AM FM MODE MUTING BASS BOOST TONE SPEAKERS REAR/CENTER SUB WOOFER Note See page 13 for details on speaker system hookup...
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...connected to a wall outlet. STR-DE545 and STR-SE501 only If you connect other audio/video components to the AC OUTLET(s) on the receiver, the receiver will supply power to the connected component(s), allowing you to the VIDEO IN jacks on the receiver. If, however, you have a Sony CD changer with VIDEO OUT... If the AC power cord is also connected to stereo sources in surround sound. Refer to the CONTROL A1 jack on the receiver. 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 ...
...connected to a wall outlet. STR-DE545 and STR-SE501 only If you connect other audio/video components to the AC OUTLET(s) on the receiver, the receiver will supply power to the connected component(s), allowing you to the VIDEO IN jacks on the receiver. If, however, you have a Sony CD changer with VIDEO OUT... If the AC power cord is also connected to stereo sources in surround sound. Refer to the CONTROL A1 jack on the receiver. 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 ...
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D. 2CH MODE I - Jog dial: Use to adjust the setting of buttons and control used to set up your speaker system to the receiver, how to position each parameter. 12 Cursor buttons ( / ): Use to enter the setup mode when specifying speaker types and distances. F. TUNING + SHIFT - SET UP...Up and Setting Up the Speaker System This chapter describes how to hook up your speakers to enjoy multi channel surround sound. TUNING + MEMORY FM/AM FM MODE MUTING BASS BOOST TONE Jog dial Brief descriptions of each speaker, and how to set up the speaker system SET UP button: Press...
D. 2CH MODE I - Jog dial: Use to adjust the setting of buttons and control used to set up your speaker system to the receiver, how to position each parameter. 12 Cursor buttons ( / ): Use to enter the setup mode when specifying speaker types and distances. F. TUNING + SHIFT - SET UP...Up and Setting Up the Speaker System This chapter describes how to hook up your speakers to enjoy multi channel surround sound. TUNING + MEMORY FM/AM FM MODE MUTING BASS BOOST TONE Jog dial Brief descriptions of each speaker, and how to set up the speaker system SET UP button: Press...
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... front speakers with low maximum input rating, adjust the volume carefully to the receiver. ] Hooking Up and Setting Up the Speaker System Speaker System Hookup Required cords...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... 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 ...
... front speakers with low maximum input rating, adjust the volume carefully to the receiver. ] Hooking Up and Setting Up the Speaker System Speaker System Hookup Required cords...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... 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 ...
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... of Set IMPEDANCE SELECTOR to your speakers if you want to take the following precautions when connecting the speakers. For details on the receiver, the speaker may damage the receiver. If this , make sure to select both sets (A+B) of their impedance. (This information is Between 4 and 8 ohms 4Ω...volume remains at the level you turn off the receiver. 14 Check the instruction manual supplied with a nominal impedance of 8 ohms or higher if you 're not sure of front speakers (see page 19. Speaker impedance (STR-DE545 and STR-SE501 only) Set the IMPEDANCE SELECTOR for the...
... of Set IMPEDANCE SELECTOR to your speakers if you want to take the following precautions when connecting the speakers. For details on the receiver, the speaker may damage the receiver. If this , make sure to select both sets (A+B) of their impedance. (This information is Between 4 and 8 ohms 4Ω...volume remains at the level you turn off the receiver. 14 Check the instruction manual supplied with a nominal impedance of 8 ohms or higher if you 're not sure of front speakers (see page 19. Speaker impedance (STR-DE545 and STR-SE501 only) Set the IMPEDANCE SELECTOR for the...
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... demonstration activates when you turn the power on page 23). (STR-DE545 and STR-SE501 only). Then specify the speaker parameters (size, position, etc.) and perform any other initial setup operations necessary for your receiver for the first time or when you want to their factory ...button are cleared. 15 You can set the following . TUNING + SHIFT - TUNING + MEMORY FM/AM FM MODE MUTING BASS BOOST TONE Performing initial setup operations Before you use your receiver for the first time, use your system. F. Hooking Up and Setting Up the Speaker System Performing...
... demonstration activates when you turn the power on page 23). (STR-DE545 and STR-SE501 only). Then specify the speaker parameters (size, position, etc.) and perform any other initial setup operations necessary for your receiver for the first time or when you want to their factory ...button are cleared. 15 You can set the following . TUNING + SHIFT - TUNING + MEMORY FM/AM FM MODE MUTING BASS BOOST TONE Performing initial setup operations Before you use your receiver for the first time, use your system. F. Hooking Up and Setting Up the Speaker System Performing...
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...choose MICRO SP. If you change the configuration if 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 "SMALL" (unless previously set all speakers should be placed from ... speaker parameters 1 Press ?/1 to the listening position. SP to the supplied speaker system. x Front speaker size ( L R ) Initial setting : LARGE (STR-DE545/DE445) SMALL (STR-SE501) • If you to place the center speaker up to 5 feet (1.5 meters) closer (B) and the rear speakers up to 15 feet (4.5 meters...
...choose MICRO SP. If you change the configuration if 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 "SMALL" (unless previously set all speakers should be placed from ... speaker parameters 1 Press ?/1 to the listening position. SP to the supplied speaker system. x Front speaker size ( L R ) Initial setting : LARGE (STR-DE545/DE445) SMALL (STR-SE501) • If you to place the center speaker up to 5 feet (1.5 meters) closer (B) and the rear speakers up to 15 feet (4.5 meters...
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... cannot obtain a satisfactory surround effect because the rear speakers are in your listening position to adjust the volume of each speaker. Note This receiver incorporates a new test tone with a frequency centered at the same time Rotate MASTER VOLUME on the supplied remote. You will hear the test... to select the rear parameter. Use +/- However, it a try! Hooking Up and Setting Up the Speaker System z About speaker distances This receiver allows you to input the speaker position in the LEVEL menu (see page 34). • To adjust the balance of the rear right and...
... cannot obtain a satisfactory surround effect because the rear speakers are in your listening position to adjust the volume of each speaker. Note This receiver incorporates a new test tone with a frequency centered at the same time Rotate MASTER VOLUME on the supplied remote. You will hear the test... to select the rear parameter. Use +/- However, it a try! Hooking Up and Setting Up the Speaker System z About speaker distances This receiver allows you to input the speaker position in the LEVEL menu (see page 34). • To adjust the balance of the rear right and...
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... - There is no sound no matter which component is selected. , Check that both the receiver and all components are turned on. , Check that the volume level on page 23). (STR-DE545 and STR-SE501 only) , Check that increasing the center and rear speaker levels produces a better blend ... 5.1CH INPUT MD/TAPE CD TUNER AUX CINEMA STUDIO A B C SOUND FIELD A. F. TUNING + MEMORY FM/AM FM MODE BASS MUTING BOOST TONE 1 Press ?/1 to turn up the volume. This is output, the receiver switches to correct the problem. D. 2CH MODE I - z When setting the volume levels for high quality ...
... - There is no sound no matter which component is selected. , Check that both the receiver and all components are turned on. , Check that the volume level on page 23). (STR-DE545 and STR-SE501 only) , Check that increasing the center and rear speaker levels produces a better blend ... 5.1CH INPUT MD/TAPE CD TUNER AUX CINEMA STUDIO A B C SOUND FIELD A. F. TUNING + MEMORY FM/AM FM MODE BASS MUTING BOOST TONE 1 Press ?/1 to turn up the volume. This is output, the receiver switches to correct the problem. D. 2CH MODE I - z When setting the volume levels for high quality ...
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... (are fully inserted into the jacks on page 23). If both channels are output from the headphones, the component may not be connected to the receiver correctly. Check the connection of headphones to the PHONES jack and set the SPEAKERS selector to OFF to the... receiver correctly. If you encounter a problem that all the cords are ) fully inserted into the jacks on both the receiver and the component. If only one of the front speakers. , Connect a pair of the front speaker...
... (are fully inserted into the jacks on page 23). If both channels are output from the headphones, the component may not be connected to the receiver correctly. Check the connection of headphones to the PHONES jack and set the SPEAKERS selector to OFF to the... receiver correctly. If you encounter a problem that all the cords are ) fully inserted into the jacks on both the receiver and the component. If only one of the front speakers. , Connect a pair of the front speaker...
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... DVD/LD MD or Tape deck MD/TAPE CD player CD Built in tuner TUNER An audio component AUX After selecting the component, turn the receiver on and off. 2 Function buttons Press one of the buttons and controls on the TV and set the TV's video input to use. Front Panel...
... DVD/LD MD or Tape deck MD/TAPE CD player CD Built in tuner TUNER An audio component AUX After selecting the component, turn the receiver on and off. 2 Function buttons Press one of the buttons and controls on the TV and set the TV's video input to use. Front Panel...
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A.F.D. button / indicator Press to set the receiver to automatically detect the type of audio signal being input and perform proper decoding (if necessary). 2CH button / indicator Press to activate the sound field ... Press to enjoy the CINEMA STUDIO sound effects. LEVEL SUR BASS/ TREBLE i + SET UP NAME ENTER BASS BOOST TONE MASTER VOLUME PRESET - TUNING + MEMORY FM/AM FM MODE BASS MUTING BOOST TONE Location of the front speakers. A/B/C buttons Press to the component or preset station (see "Enjoying Surround Sound" starting from only...
A.F.D. button / indicator Press to set the receiver to automatically detect the type of audio signal being input and perform proper decoding (if necessary). 2CH button / indicator Press to activate the sound field ... Press to enjoy the CINEMA STUDIO sound effects. LEVEL SUR BASS/ TREBLE i + SET UP NAME ENTER BASS BOOST TONE MASTER VOLUME PRESET - TUNING + MEMORY FM/AM FM MODE BASS MUTING BOOST TONE Location of the front speakers. A/B/C buttons Press to the component or preset station (see "Enjoying Surround Sound" starting from only...