Limited Warranty (U.S. Only)
Page 1
... if the factory applied serial number has been altered or removed from the date of sale, the limitation on how long an implied warranty lasts, so the above limitations or exclusions may have other than a facility authorized by Sony to service the Product. 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...
... if the factory applied serial number has been altered or removed from the date of sale, the limitation on how long an implied warranty lasts, so the above limitations or exclusions may have other than a facility authorized by Sony to service the Product. 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...
Operating Instructions (Receiver)
Page 2
...; AC power cord must be changed only at the rear of the FCC Rules. never pull the cord. • One blade of the plug is a U.S. On power sources • Before operating the receiver, check that may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Record the serial number in accordance with a mild detergent solution. STR-DE545/DE445/SE501 Serial No. If you call CATV system installer's attention...
...; AC power cord must be changed only at the rear of the FCC Rules. never pull the cord. • One blade of the plug is a U.S. On power sources • Before operating the receiver, check that may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Record the serial number in accordance with a mild detergent solution. STR-DE545/DE445/SE501 Serial No. If you call CATV system installer's attention...
Operating Instructions (Receiver)
Page 3
... 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 Naming Preset Stations and Program Sources 42 Recording 42 Using the Sleep Timer 43 Adjustment Using the SET UP Button 44 Additional Information 45 Troubleshooting 45 Specifications 47 Glossary 49 Settings Using SUR, LEVEL, BASS/TREBLE, and SET UP buttons 50 Remote Button Descriptions (STR-DE445...
... 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 Naming Preset Stations and Program Sources 42 Recording 42 Using the Sleep Timer 43 Adjustment Using the SET UP Button 44 Additional Information 45 Troubleshooting 45 Specifications 47 Glossary 49 Settings Using SUR, LEVEL, BASS/TREBLE, and SET UP buttons 50 Remote Button Descriptions (STR-DE445...
Operating Instructions (Receiver)
Page 7
...; R SUB FRONT REAR WOOFER 5.1 CH INPUT R R AUDIO IN AUDIO IN REC OUT IN AUX CD MD/TAPE R R AUDIO IN AUDIO IN AUDIO OUT AUDIO IN SUB IMPEDANCE TV/SAT DVD/LD VIDEO WOOFER SELECTOR SPEAKERS REAR CENTER B FRONT A R L R L R L R L R L R L AC OUTLET SWITCHED 120W/1A MAX AC 120V 60Hz ç IN OUT INPUT OUTPUT VIDEO VIDEO IN OUT AUDIO AUDIO IN OUT L R VCR Jacks for connecting video components Connect a TV or satellite tuner VCR DVD or LD player TV monitor To the TV/SAT jacks VIDEO jacks DVD/LD jacks MONITOR VIDEO OUT jack Note on video component hookups...
...; R SUB FRONT REAR WOOFER 5.1 CH INPUT R R AUDIO IN AUDIO IN REC OUT IN AUX CD MD/TAPE R R AUDIO IN AUDIO IN AUDIO OUT AUDIO IN SUB IMPEDANCE TV/SAT DVD/LD VIDEO WOOFER SELECTOR SPEAKERS REAR CENTER B FRONT A R L R L R L R L R L R L AC OUTLET SWITCHED 120W/1A MAX AC 120V 60Hz ç IN OUT INPUT OUTPUT VIDEO VIDEO IN OUT AUDIO AUDIO IN OUT L R VCR Jacks for connecting video components Connect a TV or satellite tuner VCR DVD or LD player TV monitor To the TV/SAT jacks VIDEO jacks DVD/LD jacks MONITOR VIDEO OUT jack Note on video component hookups...
Operating Instructions (Receiver)
Page 8
... signal to either the coaxial OR optical digital jacks, and not both. TUNING + SHIFT - Hooking Up the Components Digital Component Hookups Connect the digital output jacks of your DVD player and satellite tuner (etc.) to the receiver's digital input jacks to bring the multi channel surround sound of a movie theater into your RF Demodulator for details on AC-3 RF hookups. To enjoy full effect of multi channel surround sound, five speakers (two front speakers, two rear speakers, and a center speaker) and a sub woofer are compatible with your home. FM 75Ω COAXIAL AM DIGITAL...
... signal to either the coaxial OR optical digital jacks, and not both. TUNING + SHIFT - Hooking Up the Components Digital Component Hookups Connect the digital output jacks of your DVD player and satellite tuner (etc.) to the receiver's digital input jacks to bring the multi channel surround sound of a movie theater into your RF Demodulator for details on AC-3 RF hookups. To enjoy full effect of multi channel surround sound, five speakers (two front speakers, two rear speakers, and a center speaker) and a sub woofer are compatible with your home. FM 75Ω COAXIAL AM DIGITAL...
Operating Instructions (Receiver)
Page 9
... MODE VIDEO DVD/LD TV/SAT 5.1CH INPUT MD/TAPE CD TUNER AUX CINEMA 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 details on the 5.1 channel input hookups. These connections allow you to connect an external multi channel decoder. F. 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...
... MODE VIDEO DVD/LD TV/SAT 5.1CH INPUT MD/TAPE CD TUNER AUX CINEMA 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 details on the 5.1 channel input hookups. These connections allow you to connect an external multi channel decoder. F. 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...
Operating Instructions (Receiver)
Page 13
... 4** ohm) SPEAKERS FRONT B terminals Rear speakers (8 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, two rear speakers, one center speaker and one subwoofer. 13 If the cords are reversed, the sound will be distorted and will lack bass. • If you use front speakers with low maximum input rating, adjust the volume carefully to avoid excessive output on the components...
... 4** ohm) SPEAKERS FRONT B terminals Rear speakers (8 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, two rear speakers, one center speaker and one subwoofer. 13 If the cords are reversed, the sound will be distorted and will lack bass. • If you use front speakers with low maximum input rating, adjust the volume carefully to avoid excessive output on the components...
Operating Instructions (Receiver)
Page 15
TUNING + MEMORY FM/AM FM MODE MUTING BASS BOOST TONE Performing initial setup operations Before you turn the power on. 1/u ? / 1 SPEAKERS 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. This procedure is not necessary if the demonstration activates when you use your receiver for the first time, use your system. The currently selected function, then the demonstration message appears in parentheses. • Speaker size...
TUNING + MEMORY FM/AM FM MODE MUTING BASS BOOST TONE Performing initial setup operations Before you turn the power on. 1/u ? / 1 SPEAKERS 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. This procedure is not necessary if the demonstration activates when you use your receiver for the first time, use your system. The currently selected function, then the demonstration message appears in parentheses. • Speaker size...
Operating Instructions (Receiver)
Page 17
... front speakers are using multi channel surround sound, select "SMALL" to activate the bass redirection circuitry and output the rear channel bass frequencies from that speaker, set all speakers to section B. On the other "LARGE" speakers. • If you prefer, set it best not to output the bass frequencies from the front speakers (if set to boost the bass levels. 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 large speakers that...
... front speakers are using multi channel surround sound, select "SMALL" to activate the bass redirection circuitry and output the rear channel bass frequencies from that speaker, set all speakers to section B. On the other "LARGE" speakers. • If you prefer, set it best not to output the bass frequencies from the front speakers (if set to boost the bass levels. 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 large speakers that...
Operating Instructions (Receiver)
Page 18
... sounds best, select "BEHIND" and then use the speaker distance parameter and speaker level adjustments to section B. x Sub woofer selection (SUB WOOFER) Initial setting : YES • If you connect a sub woofer, select "YES". • If you do not connect a sub woofer, select "NO". Multi Channel Surround Setup Hooking Up and Setting Up the Speaker System x Rear speaker height (REAR HGT.)* Initial setting : LOW This parameter lets you specify the height of your rear speakers for implementation of the Digital Cinema Sound modes in the "VIRTUAL" sound fields. x Front speaker...
... sounds best, select "BEHIND" and then use the speaker distance parameter and speaker level adjustments to section B. x Sub woofer selection (SUB WOOFER) Initial setting : YES • If you connect a sub woofer, select "YES". • If you do not connect a sub woofer, select "NO". Multi Channel Surround Setup Hooking Up and Setting Up the Speaker System x Rear speaker height (REAR HGT.)* Initial setting : LOW This parameter lets you specify the height of your rear speakers for implementation of the Digital Cinema Sound modes in the "VIRTUAL" sound fields. x Front speaker...
Operating Instructions (Receiver)
Page 19
... surround sound. Also, the center speaker can not be no more that speaker. For example, setting the center speaker distance 3~6 feet (1~2 m) closer than the actual distance will create a fairly realistic sensation of being "inside" the screen. Note This receiver incorporates a new test tone with a frequency centered at the same time Rotate MASTER VOLUME on the supplied remote. Use +/- on the remote to adjust the level. 4 Press TEST TONE on the remote again to turn on the receiver...
... surround sound. Also, the center speaker can not be no more that speaker. For example, setting the center speaker distance 3~6 feet (1~2 m) closer than the actual distance will create a fairly realistic sensation of being "inside" the screen. Note This receiver incorporates a new test tone with a frequency centered at the same time Rotate MASTER VOLUME on the supplied remote. Use +/- on the remote to adjust the level. 4 Press TEST TONE on the remote again to turn on the receiver...
Operating Instructions (Receiver)
Page 20
... receiver. 2 Press a function button to select a component (program source) that you do the following checklist and take the appropriate measures to correct the problem. LEVEL SUR BASS/ TREBLE i + SET UP NAME ENTER BASS BOOST TONE MASTER VOLUME PRESET - D. 2CH MODE I - If you connected (e.g., CD player or tape deck). 3 Turn on the component and start playing it may be made correctly. 1/u Function buttons MASTER VOLUME ? / 1 SPEAKERS 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...
... receiver. 2 Press a function button to select a component (program source) that you do the following checklist and take the appropriate measures to correct the problem. LEVEL SUR BASS/ TREBLE i + SET UP NAME ENTER BASS BOOST TONE MASTER VOLUME PRESET - D. 2CH MODE I - If you connected (e.g., CD player or tape deck). 3 Turn on the component and start playing it may be made correctly. 1/u Function buttons MASTER VOLUME ? / 1 SPEAKERS 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...
Operating Instructions (Receiver)
Page 23
... select the input mode for details). 5 6 5 MASTER VOLUME control After turning on the component you want to select "5.1 V. 1 3 24 ? / 1 SPEAKERS 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. LEVEL SUR BASS/ TREBLE i + SET UP NAME ENTER BASS BOOST TONE MASTER VOLUME PRESET - Each press switches the input mode of Parts and Basic Amplifier Operations 7 3 INPUT MODE button Press to drive. The indicator lights up when the sound is selected, press SET...
... select the input mode for details). 5 6 5 MASTER VOLUME control After turning on the component you want to select "5.1 V. 1 3 24 ? / 1 SPEAKERS 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. LEVEL SUR BASS/ TREBLE i + SET UP NAME ENTER BASS BOOST TONE MASTER VOLUME PRESET - Each press switches the input mode of Parts and Basic Amplifier Operations 7 3 INPUT MODE button Press to drive. The indicator lights up when the sound is selected, press SET...
Operating Instructions (Receiver)
Page 24
... BASS/ TREBLE i + SET UP NAME ENTER BASS BOOST TONE MASTER VOLUME PRESET - button / indicator Press to set the receiver to automatically detect the type of the display. 0 Use the SOUND FIELD buttons to enjoy surround sound. For details, see page 42). qa MULTI CHANNEL DECODING indicator This indicator lights up when the function is turned on the display window as follows: v Index name of the component or the preset station* v FUNCTION button indication or frequency** v Sound field applied to the program source...
... BASS/ TREBLE i + SET UP NAME ENTER BASS BOOST TONE MASTER VOLUME PRESET - button / indicator Press to set the receiver to automatically detect the type of the display. 0 Use the SOUND FIELD buttons to enjoy surround sound. For details, see page 42). qa MULTI CHANNEL DECODING indicator This indicator lights up when the function is turned on the display window as follows: v Index name of the component or the preset station* v FUNCTION button indication or frequency** v Sound field applied to the program source...
Operating Instructions (Receiver)
Page 28
..., BASS/TREBLE or SET UP buttons. To turn the sound field off . TUNING + SHIFT - Jog dial: Use to automatically detect the type of the pre-programmed sound fields according to adjust the tone. button: Press to set the receiver to adjust parameters and select sound fields (etc.). z The receiver memorizes the last sound field selected for each sound field. F. LEVEL SUR BASS/ TREBLE i + SET UP NAME ENTER BASS BOOST TONE MASTER VOLUME PRESET - You can identify Dolby Surround-encoded software by selecting one of audio signal being input...
..., BASS/TREBLE or SET UP buttons. To turn the sound field off . TUNING + SHIFT - Jog dial: Use to automatically detect the type of the pre-programmed sound fields according to adjust the tone. button: Press to set the receiver to adjust parameters and select sound fields (etc.). z The receiver memorizes the last sound field selected for each sound field. F. LEVEL SUR BASS/ TREBLE i + SET UP NAME ENTER BASS BOOST TONE MASTER VOLUME PRESET - You can identify Dolby Surround-encoded software by selecting one of audio signal being input...
Operating Instructions (Receiver)
Page 41
... naming preset stations or program sources. D. 2CH MODE I - Cursor buttons ( / ): Use to name preset stations or program sources. Other Operations 41 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 SET UP Jog dial NAME ENTER Brief descriptions of the preset station or program source. Other Operations Cursor buttons ? / 1 SPEAKERS 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...
... naming preset stations or program sources. D. 2CH MODE I - Cursor buttons ( / ): Use to name preset stations or program sources. Other Operations 41 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 SET UP Jog dial NAME ENTER Brief descriptions of the preset station or program source. Other Operations Cursor buttons ? / 1 SPEAKERS 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...
Operating Instructions (Receiver)
Page 42
... normally would using a component connected to other : once you select a program source on the receiver, you 've connected all components properly. ? / 1 SPEAKERS 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. To assign index names to the analog MD/TAPE REC OUT jacks. • Sound adjustments do not affect the signal output from the components connected to be recorded. 2 Prepare the component for . To insert a space Turn the...
... normally would using a component connected to other : once you select a program source on the receiver, you 've connected all components properly. ? / 1 SPEAKERS 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. To assign index names to the analog MD/TAPE REC OUT jacks. • Sound adjustments do not affect the signal output from the components connected to be recorded. 2 Prepare the component for . To insert a space Turn the...
Operating Instructions (Receiver)
Page 46
... low-level sound is heard from the rear speakers. , Make sure the sound field function is on the display. , The sampling frequency is more than TV before recording with a component connected to the analog MD/TAPE terminals. 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 set to operate the TV only, use the remote to select a source...
... low-level sound is heard from the rear speakers. , Make sure the sound field function is on the display. , The sampling frequency is more than TV before recording with a component connected to the analog MD/TAPE terminals. 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 set to operate the TV only, use the remote to select a source...
Operating Instructions (Receiver)
Page 52
.../TONE Receiver Receiver Receiver Receiver BASS BOOST Receiver MUTING Receiver TEST TONE CURSOR MODE Receiver Receiver MASTER VOL +/- Selects preset channels. Activates the picture-inpicture function. Adjusts the master volume of the TUNER button cannot be controlled by this button repeatedly to output test tone. Remote Button Operations Function RETURN DVD Returns to your system components, you can change the setting. Note Some Sony equipments cannot be changed. >10 = AV SLEEP ?/1 ?/1 SYSTEM STANDBY AUX 5.1CH VIDEO DVD/LD TV/SAT MD/TAPE CD TUNER MENU...
.../TONE Receiver Receiver Receiver Receiver BASS BOOST Receiver MUTING Receiver TEST TONE CURSOR MODE Receiver Receiver MASTER VOL +/- Selects preset channels. Activates the picture-inpicture function. Adjusts the master volume of the TUNER button cannot be controlled by this button repeatedly to output test tone. Remote Button Operations Function RETURN DVD Returns to your system components, you can change the setting. Note Some Sony equipments cannot be changed. >10 = AV SLEEP ?/1 ?/1 SYSTEM STANDBY AUX 5.1CH VIDEO DVD/LD TV/SAT MD/TAPE CD TUNER MENU...
Operating Instructions (Receiver)
Page 54
... receiver operations 22-26 Batteries 4 C Changing display 24 effect level 33 Checking the connections 20 Clearing receiver's memory 15 Connecting. See Automatic tuning Selecting component 22 front speaker system 23 sound field 28 Sleep timer 43 Sound field adjustable parameters 34 customizing 33 pre-programmed 28-30 resetting 35 selecting 28 Speakers adjusting speaker volume 19 connection 13 front speakers (A/B) 23 impedance 14 placement 16 Supplied accessories 4 Surround sound 16-20, 27-36, 49 T Test tone 19 Troubleshooting 45 Tuning automatically 39 directly...
... receiver operations 22-26 Batteries 4 C Changing display 24 effect level 33 Checking the connections 20 Clearing receiver's memory 15 Connecting. See Automatic tuning Selecting component 22 front speaker system 23 sound field 28 Sleep timer 43 Sound field adjustable parameters 34 customizing 33 pre-programmed 28-30 resetting 35 selecting 28 Speakers adjusting speaker volume 19 connection 13 front speakers (A/B) 23 impedance 14 placement 16 Supplied accessories 4 Surround sound 16-20, 27-36, 49 T Test tone 19 Troubleshooting 45 Tuning automatically 39 directly...