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... power. Demonstration Mode The demonstration will be cleared, see "Clearing the receiver's memory" on the power. Notes • Running the demonstration will be no sound when the demonstration mode is being displayed. "DTS" and "DTS Digital Surround" are for example, "STR-DE545 only". All rights reserved. About This Manual The instructions in this manual...
... power. Demonstration Mode The demonstration will be cleared, see "Clearing the receiver's memory" on the power. Notes • Running the demonstration will be no sound when the demonstration mode is being displayed. "DTS" and "DTS Digital Surround" are for example, "STR-DE545 only". All rights reserved. About This Manual The instructions in this manual...
Operating Instructions (Receiver)
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... with sampling frequencies of 32 kHz, 44.1 kHz, and 48kHz. TUNING + MEMORY FM/AM FM MODE MUTING BASS BOOST TONE Note When making digital audio connections to a DVD player,... 23) manually. The receiver may not operate correctly if INPUT MODE is recommended to make digital audio connections to the coaxial jack. ** STR-DE545 and STR-SE501 only. Connect the...Sony MOD-RF1 (not supplied). 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...
... with sampling frequencies of 32 kHz, 44.1 kHz, and 48kHz. TUNING + MEMORY FM/AM FM MODE MUTING BASS BOOST TONE Note When making digital audio connections to a DVD player,... 23) manually. The receiver may not operate correctly if INPUT MODE is recommended to make digital audio connections to the coaxial jack. ** STR-DE545 and STR-SE501 only. Connect the...Sony MOD-RF1 (not supplied). 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...
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...(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. FM 75Ω COAXIAL AM DIGITAL IN TV/SAT DVD/LD MONITOR CTRL A1 I I - LEVEL SUR BASS/ TREBLE...DVD/LD IN VIDEO etc. Refer to the instruction manual supplied with your surround speakers and sub woofer from the DVD player or multichannel decoder. Hooking Up the Components 5.1CH Input Hookups Although this receiver incorporates a multi channel decoder, it is equipped with 5.1CH INPUT jacks....
...(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. FM 75Ω COAXIAL AM DIGITAL IN TV/SAT DVD/LD MONITOR CTRL A1 I I - LEVEL SUR BASS/ TREBLE...DVD/LD IN VIDEO etc. Refer to the instruction manual supplied with your surround speakers and sub woofer from the DVD player or multichannel decoder. Hooking Up the Components 5.1CH Input Hookups Although this receiver incorporates a multi channel decoder, it is equipped with 5.1CH INPUT jacks....
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... on the CD player, tape deck, or MD deck 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 Sony CD changer with VIDEO OUT jacks, set the command mode to "CD 1" and connect the...Refer to stereo sources in surround sound. This may cause a malfunction. • If you make CONTROL A1 connections from the receiver to a computer, do not operate the receiver while using the "Sony MD Editor" software. Connecting the AC power cord Before connecting the AC power cord of this outlet. (STR-DE545 and STR-SE501 ...
... on the CD player, tape deck, or MD deck 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 Sony CD changer with VIDEO OUT jacks, set the command mode to "CD 1" and connect the...Refer to stereo sources in surround sound. This may cause a malfunction. • If you make CONTROL A1 connections from the receiver to a computer, do not operate the receiver while using the "Sony MD Editor" software. Connecting the AC power cord Before connecting the AC power cord of this outlet. (STR-DE545 and STR-SE501 ...
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TUNING + SHIFT - Hooking Up and Setting Up the Speaker System This chapter describes how to hook up your speakers to enjoy multi channel surround sound. Cursor buttons ( / ): Use to enter the setup mode when specifying speaker types and distances. 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 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 adjust the setting of...
TUNING + SHIFT - Hooking Up and Setting Up the Speaker System This chapter describes how to hook up your speakers to enjoy multi channel surround sound. Cursor buttons ( / ): Use to enter the setup mode when specifying speaker types and distances. 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 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 adjust the setting of...
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.... x Front speaker size ( L R ) Initial setting : LARGE (STR-DE545/DE445) SMALL (STR-SE501) • If you connect large speakers that follow. Normally, select "LARGE". • If the sound is distorted, or you feel a lack of surround effects when using Micro Satellite speakers. SP to the supplied speaker system.... For the best possible surround sound all of your side B A A 45° C C 90° 20° When placing the rear speakers 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 ...
.... x Front speaker size ( L R ) Initial setting : LARGE (STR-DE545/DE445) SMALL (STR-SE501) • If you connect large speakers that follow. Normally, select "LARGE". • If the sound is distorted, or you feel a lack of surround effects when using Micro Satellite speakers. SP to the supplied speaker system.... For the best possible surround sound all of your side B A A 45° C C 90° 20° When placing the rear speakers 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 ...
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...from each speaker sounds the same when you cannot obtain a satisfactory surround effect because the rear speakers are in sequence. 3 Adjust the volume level so that 5 feet (1.5 meters) closer than the front speakers. Note This receiver incorporates a new test tone with a frequency centered at the ... • To adjust the volume level of the center speaker, press MENU to enjoy the surround sound. Hooking Up and Setting Up the Speaker System z About speaker distances This receiver allows you to set the center speaker farther away than the actual speaker position will create a ...
...from each speaker sounds the same when you cannot obtain a satisfactory surround effect because the rear speakers are in sequence. 3 Adjust the volume level so that 5 feet (1.5 meters) closer than the front speakers. Note This receiver incorporates a new test tone with a frequency centered at the ... • To adjust the volume level of the center speaker, press MENU to enjoy the surround sound. Hooking Up and Setting Up the Speaker System z About speaker distances This receiver allows you to set the center speaker farther away than the actual speaker position will create a ...
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...OFF or to a position for high quality surround sound, it . 4 Rotate MASTER VOLUME to verify that are not connected to the receiver (see "7 SPEAKERS selector" on page 23). (STR-DE545 and STRSE501 only). Before You Use Your Receiver Before turning on the receiver Make sure that you have : •...connections After connecting all the speakers using the remote control. Although this section and adjust the speaker levels from your software. TUNING + MEMORY FM/AM FM MODE BASS MUTING BOOST TONE 1 Press ?/1 to turn off the indicator. 20 D. 2CH MODE I - Hooking Up and Setting Up ...
...OFF or to a position for high quality surround sound, it . 4 Rotate MASTER VOLUME to verify that are not connected to the receiver (see "7 SPEAKERS selector" on page 23). (STR-DE545 and STRSE501 only). Before You Use Your Receiver Before turning on the receiver Make sure that you have : •...connections After connecting all the speakers using the remote control. Although this section and adjust the speaker levels from your software. TUNING + MEMORY FM/AM FM MODE BASS MUTING BOOST TONE 1 Press ?/1 to turn off the indicator. 20 D. 2CH MODE I - Hooking Up and Setting Up ...
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... - TUNING + MEMORY FM/AM FM MODE BASS MUTING BOOST TONE Location of audio signal being input and perform proper decoding (if necessary). 2CH button / indicator Press to activate the sound field selection mode (page 28). button / indicator Press to set the receiver to automatically detect the type... of Parts and Basic Amplifier Operations !£ !¢ 8 DISPLAY button Press repeatedly to the component or preset station (see "Enjoying Surround Sound" starting from only the front (left and...
... - TUNING + MEMORY FM/AM FM MODE BASS MUTING BOOST TONE Location of audio signal being input and perform proper decoding (if necessary). 2CH button / indicator Press to activate the sound field selection mode (page 28). button / indicator Press to set the receiver to automatically detect the type... of Parts and Basic Amplifier Operations !£ !¢ 8 DISPLAY button Press repeatedly to the component or preset station (see "Enjoying Surround Sound" starting from only the front (left and...
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...FM MODE button If "STEREO" flashes in tuner. wa Jog dial Turn to activate the speaker level parameters (page 34). For details, see "Receiving Broadcasts" starting from page 37. PRESET TUNING +/- FM/AM button Selects the FM or AM band. qj LEVEL button Press to adjust the selected speaker level, surround...-in the display and the FM stereo reception is turned on the tone effect. buttons Scan all the available radio stations. Location of Parts and Basic Amplifier Operations qf TONE button Press to select various speaker level, surround, and bass/treble parameters (etc...
...FM MODE button If "STEREO" flashes in tuner. wa Jog dial Turn to activate the speaker level parameters (page 34). For details, see "Receiving Broadcasts" starting from page 37. PRESET TUNING +/- FM/AM button Selects the FM or AM band. qj LEVEL button Press to adjust the selected speaker level, surround...-in the display and the FM stereo reception is turned on the tone effect. buttons Scan all the available radio stations. Location of Parts and Basic Amplifier Operations qf TONE button Press to select various speaker level, surround, and bass/treble parameters (etc...
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...speaker parameters before enjoying surround sound. You can enjoy multi channel surround when playing back software encoded with multi channel surround sound or Dolby Pro Logic. The cinema sound modes are designed for use with two-channel sources like CD and stereo broadcasts of sports programs ... and location of movie theaters and concert halls into your speakers. Enjoying Surround Sound 27 They bring the exciting and powerful sound of your home. The receiver contains a variety of the Sony Digital Cinema Sound digital signal processing technology. Use these modes also provide ...
...speaker parameters before enjoying surround sound. You can enjoy multi channel surround when playing back software encoded with multi channel surround sound or Dolby Pro Logic. The cinema sound modes are designed for use with two-channel sources like CD and stereo broadcasts of sports programs ... and location of movie theaters and concert halls into your speakers. Enjoying Surround Sound 27 They bring the exciting and powerful sound of your home. The receiver contains a variety of the Sony Digital Cinema Sound digital signal processing technology. Use these modes also provide ...
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... again. For example, if you want . TUNING + SHIFT - or 2CH (page 24). z The receiver memorizes the last sound field selected for AM, FM, and all preset stations. z You can enjoy surround sound simply by looking at the packaging Dolby Digital discs are labeled with the logo, and Dolby...the cursor buttons ( or ) to automatically detect the type of buttons used to enjoy surround sound LEVEL button: Press to adjust parameters and select sound fields (etc.). button: Press to set the receiver to select the sound field you select a program source, the sound field that was...
... again. For example, if you want . TUNING + SHIFT - or 2CH (page 24). z The receiver memorizes the last sound field selected for AM, FM, and all preset stations. z You can enjoy surround sound simply by looking at the packaging Dolby Digital discs are labeled with the logo, and Dolby...the cursor buttons ( or ) to automatically detect the type of buttons used to enjoy surround sound LEVEL button: Press to adjust parameters and select sound fields (etc.). button: Press to set the receiver to select the sound field you select a program source, the sound field that was...
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... compression is actually being played back. Enjoying Surround Sound Understanding the 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 ; or NORMAL SURROUND sound fields are input. See the next page...being input through the COAX terminal. 5; DIGITAL This indicator lights up when a sound field other than 2 CHANNEL is selected and the receiver is decoding signals recorded in the Dolby Digital (AC-3) format.* * However, this indicator does not light when the recording format is...
... compression is actually being played back. Enjoying Surround Sound Understanding the 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 ; or NORMAL SURROUND sound fields are input. See the next page...being input through the COAX terminal. 5; DIGITAL This indicator lights up when a sound field other than 2 CHANNEL is selected and the receiver is decoding signals recorded in the Dolby Digital (AC-3) format.* * However, this indicator does not light when the recording format is...
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...with 2/0* or STEREO PCM format signals. (C. STUDIO A, B, C, V. The following movie sound modes with Dolby surround encoded flag ON *** The sampling rate is output from the rear speakers, but output channel indicators for the rear speakers do not light. 32 Notes • The receiver performs Pro ... SEMI-M.) • When using music sound modes such as HALL or JAZZ CLUB with standard audio formats e.g., PCM, the receiver creates rear signals from multi channel surround signals, the ones marked " " are the most common. When using music sound modes such as HALL or JAZZ CLUB, ...
...with 2/0* or STEREO PCM format signals. (C. STUDIO A, B, C, V. The following movie sound modes with Dolby surround encoded flag ON *** The sampling rate is output from the rear speakers, but output channel indicators for the rear speakers do not light. 32 Notes • The receiver performs Pro ... SEMI-M.) • When using music sound modes such as HALL or JAZZ CLUB with standard audio formats e.g., PCM, the receiver creates rear signals from multi channel surround signals, the ones marked " " are the most common. When using music sound modes such as HALL or JAZZ CLUB, ...
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...and floor. Reverberation (REVB.) Initial setting : midpoint Before sound reaches our ears, it is stored automatically. L. 8 (long) in "Multi Channel Surround Setup" starting on page 16 before you customize a sound field. See the table on sound mode) This parameter lets you adjust the "presence"...(depends on page 36 for about two weeks). S. 8 (short) to another than in this menu are stored in memory indefinitely (unless the receiver is displayed. 3 Press the cursor buttons ( or ) to select the parameter you control the spacing of the reflected sound. The settings available in...
...and floor. Reverberation (REVB.) Initial setting : midpoint Before sound reaches our ears, it is stored automatically. L. 8 (long) in "Multi Channel Surround Setup" starting on page 16 before you customize a sound field. See the table on sound mode) This parameter lets you adjust the "presence"...(depends on page 36 for about two weeks). S. 8 (short) to another than in this menu are stored in memory indefinitely (unless the receiver is displayed. 3 Press the cursor buttons ( or ) to select the parameter you control the spacing of the reflected sound. The settings available in...
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The surround effect cannot be done. , Check that the SPEAKERS selector is set to operate the ... cannot be obtained. , Make sure the sound field function is set to ANALOG (see page 23) before operating the receiver or other component. Radio stations cannot be tuned in. , Check that the frequency appears in with a component connected to... connect an external antenna if necessary. , The signal strength of front speakers (STR-DE545 and STR-SE501 only). Preset the stations (see page 17). "PCM--kHz" appears on the receiver. , Set your TV to 48 kHz. No picture or an unclear picture ...
The surround effect cannot be done. , Check that the SPEAKERS selector is set to operate the ... cannot be obtained. , Make sure the sound field function is set to ANALOG (see page 23) before operating the receiver or other component. Radio stations cannot be tuned in. , Check that the frequency appears in with a component connected to... connect an external antenna if necessary. , The signal strength of front speakers (STR-DE545 and STR-SE501 only). Preset the stations (see page 17). "PCM--kHz" appears on the receiver. , Set your TV to 48 kHz. No picture or an unclear picture ...
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.... Remote Button Description (STR-DE445 only) Remote Button SUB CH +/-* CH PRESET +/- SKIP TV CD player ANT TV/VTR VCR TV/VIDEO TV/VCR A. MENU MENU +/- Selects preset channels. MENU F/f/G/g ENTER Receiver Receiver Receiver DVD DVD DVD Function Selects preset channels for Sony TVs with multi-disc .... Changing the factory setting of a function button If the factory settings of the three cursor modes: LEVEL, SURROUND and BASS/ TREBLE. DISPLAY P IN P* JUMP Operations TV Receiver TV/VCR/SAT TV/VCR/ LD player/ DVD player/ VCD player TV TV WIDE D. Mutes the sound...
.... Remote Button Description (STR-DE445 only) Remote Button SUB CH +/-* CH PRESET +/- SKIP TV CD player ANT TV/VTR VCR TV/VIDEO TV/VCR A. MENU MENU +/- Selects preset channels. MENU F/f/G/g ENTER Receiver Receiver Receiver DVD DVD DVD Function Selects preset channels for Sony TVs with multi-disc .... Changing the factory setting of a function button If the factory settings of the three cursor modes: LEVEL, SURROUND and BASS/ TREBLE. DISPLAY P IN P* JUMP Operations TV Receiver TV/VCR/SAT TV/VCR/ LD player/ DVD player/ VCD player TV TV WIDE D. Mutes the sound...
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...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 39 preset stations 40 U, V, W, X, Y, Z ... Direct tuning 39 Dolby Digital (AC-3) 49 Dolby Pro Logic Surround 49 Dubbing. See Dolby Digital (AC-3) Adjusting brightness of the display 24 speaker volumes 19 surround parameters 34 Automatic tuning 39 B Basic receiver operations 22-26 Batteries 4 C Changing display 24 effect level ...
...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 39 preset stations 40 U, V, W, X, Y, Z ... Direct tuning 39 Dolby Digital (AC-3) 49 Dolby Pro Logic Surround 49 Dubbing. See Dolby Digital (AC-3) Adjusting brightness of the display 24 speaker volumes 19 surround parameters 34 Automatic tuning 39 B Basic receiver operations 22-26 Batteries 4 C Changing display 24 effect level ...
