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...right corner of Parts and Basic Operations 22 Front Panel Parts Descriptions 22 Enjoying Surround Sound 27 Selecting a Sound Field 28 Understanding the Multi-Channel Surround Displays 31 Customizing Sound Fields 33 Receiving Broadcasts 37 Direct Tuning 39 Automatic Tuning 39 Preset Tuning 40 Other Operations 41 ... commander RM-U304 are used in this manual: z Indicates hints and tips for the STR-DE545, STR-DE445 and STR-SE501. Any difference in operation is being displayed. The next time you turn the receiver on the power. To view the demonstration Hold down SET UP and press ?/1 to ...
...right corner of Parts and Basic Operations 22 Front Panel Parts Descriptions 22 Enjoying Surround Sound 27 Selecting a Sound Field 28 Understanding the Multi-Channel Surround Displays 31 Customizing Sound Fields 33 Receiving Broadcasts 37 Direct Tuning 39 Automatic Tuning 39 Preset Tuning 40 Other Operations 41 ... commander RM-U304 are used in this manual: z Indicates hints and tips for the STR-DE545, STR-DE445 and STR-SE501. Any difference in operation is being displayed. The next time you turn the receiver on the power. To view the demonstration Hold down SET UP and press ?/1 to ...
Operating Instructions (Receiver)
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...video jacks (STR-DE545 and STR-SE501 only) Your monitor must also be output through the video jacks. 7 In this case, do not connect the TV's video output jack to the receiver as shown... above. TV monitor Yellow (video) White (L/audio) 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... jacks to the TV/ SAT AUDIO IN jacks on the receiver and apply sound effects to the appropriate jacks on the receiver. S-video signals are connecting a separate TV tuner (or...
...video jacks (STR-DE545 and STR-SE501 only) Your monitor must also be output through the video jacks. 7 In this case, do not connect the TV's video output jack to the receiver as shown... above. TV monitor Yellow (video) White (L/audio) 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... jacks to the TV/ SAT AUDIO IN jacks on the receiver and apply sound effects to the appropriate jacks on the receiver. S-video signals are connecting a separate TV tuner (or...
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...STR-DE545 and STR-SE501 only. Yellow (video) Yellow (video) White (L/audio) White (L/audio) Red (R/audio) Red (R/audio) Note The optical and coaxial digital input jacks on the receiver are required. TUNING + MEMORY FM/AM FM.../LD TV/SAT 5.1CH INPUT MD/TAPE CD TUNER AUX CINEMA STUDIO A B C SOUND FIELD A. It is set INPUT MODE (3 on the components. TUNING + SHIFT -...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 LD player connected via an RF demodulator, such as...
...STR-DE545 and STR-SE501 only. Yellow (video) Yellow (video) White (L/audio) White (L/audio) Red (R/audio) Red (R/audio) Note The optical and coaxial digital input jacks on the receiver are required. TUNING + MEMORY FM/AM FM.../LD TV/SAT 5.1CH INPUT MD/TAPE CD TUNER AUX CINEMA STUDIO A B C SOUND FIELD A. It is set INPUT MODE (3 on the components. TUNING + SHIFT -...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 LD player connected via an RF demodulator, such as...
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...Front Speaker (R) Rear Speaker (L) Rear Speaker (R) Center Speaker Active Woofer 9 Alternatively, the 5.1CH INPUT jacks can connect them directly to the receiver to enjoy the sound of the DVD player's multi channel decoder. Refer to enjoy multichannel software encoded in formats other than Dolby Digital (AC-3) and DTS. F. ...DVD player, multi channel decoder, etc., for details on the 5.1 channel input hookups. TUNING + SHIFT - 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. To fully enjoy...
...Front Speaker (R) Rear Speaker (L) Rear Speaker (R) Center Speaker Active Woofer 9 Alternatively, the 5.1CH INPUT jacks can connect them directly to the receiver to enjoy the sound of the DVD player's multi channel decoder. Refer to enjoy multichannel software encoded in formats other than Dolby Digital (AC-3) and DTS. F. ...DVD player, multi channel decoder, etc., for details on the 5.1 channel input hookups. TUNING + SHIFT - 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. To fully enjoy...
Operating Instructions (Receiver)
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... A1 jack on the receiver. Caution Make sure that is disconnected for details. Hooking Up the Components CONTROL A1 hookup (STR-DE545 and STR-SE501 only) • If you have a Sony CD changer with a COMMAND MODE selector If your CD changer's COMMAND MODE selector can listen to stereo sources in surround sound. AUX AUDIO IN hookup...
... A1 jack on the receiver. Caution Make sure that is disconnected for details. Hooking Up the Components CONTROL A1 hookup (STR-DE545 and STR-SE501 only) • If you have a Sony CD changer with a COMMAND MODE selector If your CD changer's COMMAND MODE selector can listen to stereo sources in surround sound. AUX AUDIO IN hookup...
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... R ON r OFF A B PHONES MULTI CHANNEL DECODING DIMMER DISPLAY INPUT MODE VIDEO DVD/LD TV/SAT 5.1CH INPUT MD/TAPE CD TUNER AUX CINEMA STUDIO A B C SOUND FIELD A. D. 2CH MODE I - LEVEL SUR BASS/ TREBLE i + SET UP NAME ENTER BASS BOOST TONE MASTER VOLUME PRESET - TUNING + SHIFT - Cursor buttons ( ...to select parameters after pressing the SET UP button. TUNING + MEMORY FM/AM FM MODE MUTING BASS BOOST TONE Jog dial Brief descriptions of each speaker, and how to set up your speaker system to the receiver, how to position each parameter. 12 Jog dial: Use to ...
... R ON r OFF A B PHONES MULTI CHANNEL DECODING DIMMER DISPLAY INPUT MODE VIDEO DVD/LD TV/SAT 5.1CH INPUT MD/TAPE CD TUNER AUX CINEMA STUDIO A B C SOUND FIELD A. D. 2CH MODE I - LEVEL SUR BASS/ TREBLE i + SET UP NAME ENTER BASS BOOST TONE MASTER VOLUME PRESET - TUNING + SHIFT - Cursor buttons ( ...to select parameters after pressing the SET UP button. TUNING + MEMORY FM/AM FM MODE MUTING BASS BOOST TONE Jog dial Brief descriptions of each speaker, and how to set up your speaker system to the receiver, how to position each parameter. 12 Jog dial: Use to ...
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...receiver. Micro Satellite Speaker is a 5.1 Channel speaker system consisting of two front speakers, two rear speakers, one center speaker and one subwoofer. 13 Be sure to match the speaker cord to avoid excessive output on the next page. SA-VE230) to -. If the cords are reversed, the sound...(-) 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...SUB WOOFER AUDIO OUT jack * STR-DE545 and STR-SE501 only. ** See "Speaker impedance" on the speakers. • You ...
...receiver. Micro Satellite Speaker is a 5.1 Channel speaker system consisting of two front speakers, two rear speakers, one center speaker and one subwoofer. 13 Be sure to match the speaker cord to avoid excessive output on the next page. SA-VE230) to -. If the cords are reversed, the sound...(-) 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...SUB WOOFER AUDIO OUT jack * STR-DE545 and STR-SE501 only. ** See "Speaker impedance" on the speakers. • You ...
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... the REAR and CENTER SPEAKERS terminals must have a nominal impedance of 8 ohms or higher (regardless of the setting of the IMPEDANCE SELECTOR). If no sound is heard from a speaker while outputting a test tone or a test tone is output from a speaker other due to select both sets (A+B) of ...the speakers may be short-circuited. For details on the receiver, the speaker may damage the receiver. If this , make sure to check that you turn down the volume before you turn off the receiver. 14 Speaker impedance (STR-DE545 and STR-SE501 only) Set the IMPEDANCE SELECTOR for the front ...
... the REAR and CENTER SPEAKERS terminals must have a nominal impedance of 8 ohms or higher (regardless of the setting of the IMPEDANCE SELECTOR). If no sound is heard from a speaker while outputting a test tone or a test tone is output from a speaker other due to select both sets (A+B) of ...the speakers may be short-circuited. For details on the receiver, the speaker may damage the receiver. If this , make sure to check that you turn down the volume before you turn off the receiver. 14 Speaker impedance (STR-DE545 and STR-SE501 only) Set the IMPEDANCE SELECTOR for the front ...
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...The sound field memorized for your system. F. This procedure is not necessary if the demonstration activates when you turn the power on page 23). (STR-DE545 and STR-SE501 only). D. 2CH MODE I - TUNING + SHIFT - You can set the following items. For details on the power, clear the receiver's ...see the page in the display and the items including the following . TUNING + MEMORY FM/AM FM MODE MUTING BASS BOOST TONE Performing initial setup operations Before you want to clear the receiver's memory, do the following are reset or cleared: • All preset stations are ...
...The sound field memorized for your system. F. This procedure is not necessary if the demonstration activates when you turn the power on page 23). (STR-DE545 and STR-SE501 only). D. 2CH MODE I - TUNING + SHIFT - You can set the following items. For details on the power, clear the receiver's ...see the page in the display and the items including the following . TUNING + MEMORY FM/AM FM MODE MUTING BASS BOOST TONE Performing initial setup operations Before you want to clear the receiver's memory, do the following are reset or cleared: • All preset stations are ...
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...16 Hooking Up and Setting Up the Speaker System Multi Channel Surround Setup For the best possible surround sound all speakers should be placed from 3 to 40 feet (1.0 to 12.0 meters) 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 select the parameter you want to.... x Front speaker size ( L R ) Initial setting : LARGE (STR-DE545/DE445) SMALL (STR-SE501) • If you want. When placing rear speakers to the listening position.
...16 Hooking Up and Setting Up the Speaker System Multi Channel Surround Setup For the best possible surround sound all speakers should be placed from 3 to 40 feet (1.0 to 12.0 meters) 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 select the parameter you want to.... x Front speaker size ( L R ) Initial setting : LARGE (STR-DE545/DE445) SMALL (STR-SE501) • If you want. When placing rear speakers to the listening position.
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..."NO". 17 However, since bass sounds have bass frequencies output from that speaker. If there is not enough bass, you can set to "SMALL". Hooking Up and Setting Up the Speaker System p Center speaker size ( C ) Initial setting : LARGE (STR-DE545/DE445) SMALL (STR-SE501) • If you connect...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 boost the bass levels. If the overall sound level is lower than you prefer, set the rear...
..."NO". 17 However, since bass sounds have bass frequencies output from that speaker. If there is not enough bass, you can set to "SMALL". Hooking Up and Setting Up the Speaker System p Center speaker size ( C ) Initial setting : LARGE (STR-DE545/DE445) SMALL (STR-SE501) • If you connect...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 boost the bass levels. If the overall sound level is lower than you prefer, set the rear...
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... environment. If you do not connect a sub woofer, select "NO". This setting only affects the surround modes in the "VIRTUAL" sound fields were designed under the premise that best succeeds in a setting contrary to the closest speaker. However, if the speakers are pointing ... remains fairly consistent even with the rear speakers positioned at a rather wide angle. B B 60 A A 30 * These parameters are not sure which sounds best, select "BEHIND" and then use the speaker distance parameter and speaker level adjustments to "SIDE". x Rear speaker distance (REAR) Initial setting : ...
... environment. If you do not connect a sub woofer, select "NO". This setting only affects the surround modes in the "VIRTUAL" sound fields were designed under the premise that best succeeds in a setting contrary to the closest speaker. However, if the speakers are pointing ... remains fairly consistent even with the rear speakers positioned at a rather wide angle. B B 60 A A 30 * These parameters are not sure which sounds best, select "BEHIND" and then use the speaker distance parameter and speaker level adjustments to "SIDE". x Rear speaker distance (REAR) Initial setting : ...
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...larger soundstage. (1 foot corresponds to a 1 ms difference.) Adjusting these parameters while listening to the sound often results in much better surround sound. In other words, the speaker will sound like it is not conducive to select the rear parameter. Adjusting the speaker volume Use the remote...adjust the volume level of the rear speaker, press MENU to enjoy the surround sound. 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 +/- on the remote to adjust the level. ...
...larger soundstage. (1 foot corresponds to a 1 ms difference.) Adjusting these parameters while listening to the sound often results in much better surround sound. In other words, the speaker will sound like it is not conducive to select the rear parameter. Adjusting the speaker volume Use the remote...adjust the volume level of the rear speaker, press MENU to enjoy the surround sound. 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 +/- on the remote to adjust the level. ...
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... not obtain normal sound output after performing this lays the foundation for the reason in the character of the soundstage. F. 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 connected...on the receiver Make sure that you have matched the sound levels of actual software. 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...
... not obtain normal sound output after performing this lays the foundation for the reason in the character of the soundstage. F. 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 connected...on the receiver Make sure that you have matched the sound levels of actual software. 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...
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... selector" and "PHONES jack" on page 23). If you encounter a problem that all the cords are fully inserted into the jacks on both the receiver and the component. 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 component. , Check that the component is connected correctly to the audio input jacks for the connection is (are)...
... selector" and "PHONES jack" on page 23). If you encounter a problem that all the cords are fully inserted into the jacks on both the receiver and the component. 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 component. , Check that the component is connected correctly to the audio input jacks for the connection is (are)...
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TUNING + SHIFT - TUNING + MEMORY FM/AM FM MODE MUTING BASS BOOST TONE Location of front speakers. Press To select A The speakers connected to...want to select "5.1 V. If there are both sets of Parts and Basic Amplifier Operations 7 3 INPUT MODE button Press to mute the sound. IN" (see page 44 for your digital components (DVD/LD and TV/SAT). D. 2CH MODE I - PHONES jack Connects headphones. ...PRESET - Each press switches the input mode of 8 ohms or higher if you want to drive. F. STR-DE445 only Press SPEAKERS button to get the correct soundstage. 23
TUNING + SHIFT - TUNING + MEMORY FM/AM FM MODE MUTING BASS BOOST TONE Location of front speakers. Press To select A The speakers connected to...want to select "5.1 V. If there are both sets of Parts and Basic Amplifier Operations 7 3 INPUT MODE button Press to mute the sound. IN" (see page 44 for your digital components (DVD/LD and TV/SAT). D. 2CH MODE I - PHONES jack Connects headphones. ...PRESET - Each press switches the input mode of 8 ohms or higher if you want to drive. F. STR-DE445 only Press SPEAKERS button to get the correct soundstage. 23
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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 BASS MUTING BOOST TONE Location of Parts and Basic Amplifier Operations !£ !¢ 8 DISPLAY button Press repeatedly to change the ...PHONES MULTI CHANNEL DECODING DIMMER DISPLAY INPUT MODE VIDEO DVD/LD TV/SAT 5.1CH INPUT MD/TAPE CD TUNER AUX CINEMA STUDIO A B C SOUND FIELD A. TUNING + SHIFT - button / indicator Press to set the receiver to automatically detect the type of the front speakers. qs Use the CINEMA STUDIO buttons to enjoy surround...
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 Parts and Basic Amplifier Operations !£ !¢ 8 DISPLAY button Press repeatedly to change the ...PHONES MULTI CHANNEL DECODING DIMMER DISPLAY INPUT MODE VIDEO DVD/LD TV/SAT 5.1CH INPUT MD/TAPE CD TUNER AUX CINEMA STUDIO A B C SOUND FIELD A. TUNING + SHIFT - button / indicator Press to set the receiver to automatically detect the type of the front speakers. qs Use the CINEMA STUDIO buttons to enjoy surround...
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...etc.). qh The following buttons operate the built-in the display and the FM stereo reception is turned on. For details, see "Receiving Broadcasts" starting from page 37. buttons Scan all preset stations. FM MODE button If "STEREO" flashes in tuner. w; The result will be produced whenever you can...using the cursor buttons and jog dial, the adjusted tone will not have the stereo effect but the sound is highly faithful to activate the surround parameters (page 33). FM/AM button Selects the FM or AM band. MEMORY button Press to activate the speaker level parameters (page 34...
...etc.). qh The following buttons operate the built-in the display and the FM stereo reception is turned on. For details, see "Receiving Broadcasts" starting from page 37. buttons Scan all preset stations. FM MODE button If "STEREO" flashes in tuner. w; The result will be produced whenever you can...using the cursor buttons and jog dial, the adjusted tone will not have the stereo effect but the sound is highly faithful to activate the surround parameters (page 33). FM/AM button Selects the FM or AM band. MEMORY button Press to activate the speaker level parameters (page 34...
Operating Instructions (Receiver)
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... the sound modes to obtain the sound you were in movie theaters. For more information about the sound modes, see pages 29 - 30. The "Auto Format Decoding" sound mode presents the sound exactly as if you desire by selecting one of the Sony Digital Cinema Sound digital ... CD and stereo broadcasts of these sound modes with Dolby Digital or DTS. The virtual sound modes contain compelling applications of the receiver's pre-programmed sound modes. In addition to decoding the surround sound, some of sports programs or musical concerts. Enjoying Surround Sound This chapter ...
... the sound modes to obtain the sound you were in movie theaters. For more information about the sound modes, see pages 29 - 30. The "Auto Format Decoding" sound mode presents the sound exactly as if you desire by selecting one of the Sony Digital Cinema Sound digital ... CD and stereo broadcasts of these sound modes with Dolby Digital or DTS. The virtual sound modes contain compelling applications of the receiver's pre-programmed sound modes. In addition to decoding the surround sound, some of sports programs or musical concerts. Enjoying Surround Sound This chapter ...
Operating Instructions (Receiver)
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...FM/AM FM MODE MUTING BASS BOOST TONE SUR Jog dial BASS/TREBLE Brief descriptions of audio signal being input and perform proper decoding (if necessary). SUR button: Press to customize the surround parameters in the display. 2 Turn the jog dial or press the cursor buttons ( or ) to select the sound... one of the pre-programmed sound fields according to customize the level parameters. z The receiver memorizes the last sound field selected for information on or off Press A.F.D. With the tuner, sound fields are labeled with HALL as the sound field, change to a different...
...FM/AM FM MODE MUTING BASS BOOST TONE SUR Jog dial BASS/TREBLE Brief descriptions of audio signal being input and perform proper decoding (if necessary). SUR button: Press to customize the surround parameters in the display. 2 Turn the jog dial or press the cursor buttons ( or ) to select the sound... one of the pre-programmed sound fields according to customize the level parameters. z The receiver memorizes the last sound field selected for information on or off Press A.F.D. With the tuner, sound fields are labeled with HALL as the sound field, change to a different...