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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
Operating Instructions (Receiver)
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... the point of safety and will not occur in a location with your nearest Sony dealer. 2 STR-DE545/DE445/SE501 Serial No. Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. - Note to CATV system installer: This reminder is provided to call upon your Sony dealer regarding this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which...
... the point of safety and will not occur in a location with your nearest Sony dealer. 2 STR-DE545/DE445/SE501 Serial No. Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. - Note to CATV system installer: This reminder is provided to call upon your Sony dealer regarding this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which...
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...) 51 Index 54 3 Any difference in operation is clearly indicated in this manual: z Indicates hints and tips for example, "STR-DE545 only". This receiver incorporates Dolby* Digital and Pro Logic Surround and the DTS** Digital Surround System. * Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. TABLE OF...remote commander RM-U304 are trademarks of the remote RM-PP404 (STR-DE545 and STR-SE501 only), refer to turn on page 15. • There will clear the receiver's memory. For details on what will be cleared, see "Clearing the receiver's memory" on the power. No. 5,451,942 and ...
...) 51 Index 54 3 Any difference in operation is clearly indicated in this manual: z Indicates hints and tips for example, "STR-DE545 only". This receiver incorporates Dolby* Digital and Pro Logic Surround and the DTS** Digital Surround System. * Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. TABLE OF...remote commander RM-U304 are trademarks of the remote RM-PP404 (STR-DE545 and STR-SE501 only), refer to turn on page 15. • There will clear the receiver's memory. For details on what will be cleared, see "Clearing the receiver's memory" on the power. No. 5,451,942 and ...
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...before making any connections. • Do not connect the AC power cords until all components before you actually connect them to the receiver. 4 Unpacking Check that you don't use a new battery with an old one. • Do not expose the remote ...the operating instructions supplied with your remote (STR-DE545 and STR-SE501 only). Doing so may cause a malfunction. • If 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...
...before making any connections. • Do not connect the AC power cords until all components before you actually connect them to the receiver. 4 Unpacking Check that you don't use a new battery with an old one. • Do not expose the remote ...the operating instructions supplied with your remote (STR-DE545 and STR-SE501 only). Doing so may cause a malfunction. • If 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...
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...(not supplied) To ground Important If you have poor FM reception Use a 75-ohm coaxial cable (not supplied) to 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/... antenna hookups • To 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. To prevent a gas explosion, do not connect the ...
...(not supplied) To ground Important If you have poor FM reception Use a 75-ohm coaxial cable (not supplied) to 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/... antenna hookups • To 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. To prevent a gas explosion, do not connect the ...
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...video jacks instead of the video jacks (STR-DE545 and STR-SE501 only) Your monitor must also be output through the video jacks. 7 S-video signals are connecting a separate TV tuner (or satellite tuner), connect both the audio and video output jacks to the receiver as shown above. If you are on... the TV/ SAT AUDIO IN jacks on the receiver. 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 75Ω COAXIAL AM DIGITAL IN TV/SAT ...
...video jacks instead of the video jacks (STR-DE545 and STR-SE501 only) Your monitor must also be output through the video jacks. 7 S-video signals are connecting a separate TV tuner (or satellite tuner), connect both the audio and video output jacks to the receiver as shown above. If you are on... the TV/ SAT AUDIO IN jacks on the receiver. 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 75Ω COAXIAL AM DIGITAL IN TV/SAT ...
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... L R L R L AC OUTLET SWITCHED 120W/1A MAX AC 120V 60Hz * When making connections as the Sony MOD-RF1 (not supplied). Hooking Up the Components Digital Component Hookups Connect the digital output jacks of your DVD ...Note The optical and coaxial digital input jacks on page 23) manually. TUNING + MEMORY FM/AM FM MODE MUTING BASS BOOST TONE Note When making digital audio connections to a DVD player, ...output to the coaxial jack. ** STR-DE545 and STR-SE501 only. You can also connect an LD player with your home. The receiver may not operate correctly if INPUT...
... L R L R L AC OUTLET SWITCHED 120W/1A MAX AC 120V 60Hz * When making connections as the Sony MOD-RF1 (not supplied). Hooking Up the Components Digital Component Hookups Connect the digital output jacks of your DVD ...Note The optical and coaxial digital input jacks on page 23) manually. TUNING + MEMORY FM/AM FM MODE MUTING BASS BOOST TONE Note When making digital audio connections to a DVD player, ...output to the coaxial jack. ** STR-DE545 and STR-SE501 only. You can also connect an LD player with your home. The receiver may not operate correctly if INPUT...
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... decoder. Front Speaker (L) Front Speaker (R) Rear Speaker (L) Rear Speaker (R) Center Speaker Active Woofer 9 FM 75Ω COAXIAL AM DIGITAL IN TV/SAT DVD/LD MONITOR CTRL A1 I I - TUNING + MEMORY FM/AM FM MODE MUTING BASS BOOST TONE SPEAKERS REAR/CENTER SUB WOOFER Note See page 13 for details on... TREBLE i + SET UP NAME ENTER BASS BOOST TONE MASTER VOLUME PRESET - Alternatively, the 5.1CH INPUT jacks can connect them directly to the receiver to enjoy the sound of your DVD player is also equipped with 5.1CH OUTPUT jacks, you can be used to connect an external multi channel...
... decoder. Front Speaker (L) Front Speaker (R) Rear Speaker (L) Rear Speaker (R) Center Speaker Active Woofer 9 FM 75Ω COAXIAL AM DIGITAL IN TV/SAT DVD/LD MONITOR CTRL A1 I I - TUNING + MEMORY FM/AM FM MODE MUTING BASS BOOST TONE SPEAKERS REAR/CENTER SUB WOOFER Note See page 13 for details on... TREBLE i + SET UP NAME ENTER BASS BOOST TONE MASTER VOLUME PRESET - Alternatively, the 5.1CH INPUT jacks can connect them directly to the receiver to enjoy the sound of your DVD player is also equipped with 5.1CH OUTPUT jacks, you can be used to connect an external multi channel...
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...Refer to turn the whole system on or off when you turn the receiver on or off. This may cause a malfunction. • If you have a Sony CD changer with your CD changer's COMMAND MODE selector can listen to stereo sources in surround sound. Note If you make CONTROL A1 connections from the...electrical home appliances such as electric irons, fans, or TVs 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 a CONTROL A1 cord (not supplied) to ...
...Refer to turn the whole system on or off when you turn the receiver on or off. This may cause a malfunction. • If you have a Sony CD changer with your CD changer's COMMAND MODE selector can listen to stereo sources in surround sound. Note If you make CONTROL A1 connections from the...electrical home appliances such as electric irons, fans, or TVs 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 a CONTROL A1 cord (not supplied) to ...
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... 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 - 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 to... BOOST TONE MASTER VOLUME PRESET - F. Cursor buttons ( / ): 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
... 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 - 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 to... BOOST TONE MASTER VOLUME PRESET - F. Cursor buttons ( / ): 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
Operating Instructions (Receiver)
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...you use front speakers with low maximum input rating, adjust the volume carefully to the receiver. Be sure to match the speaker cord to the appropriate terminal on the speakers....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...
...you use front speakers with low maximum input rating, adjust the volume carefully to the receiver. Be sure to match the speaker cord to the appropriate terminal on the speakers....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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...and CENTER SPEAKERS terminals must have a nominal impedance of 8 ohms or higher (regardless of the setting of the IMPEDANCE SELECTOR). Speaker impedance (STR-DE545 and STR-SE501 only) Set the IMPEDANCE SELECTOR for the front speakers as indicated in the table below. To avoid damaging your speaker is Between 4 and... speakers if you're not sure of their impedance. (This information is usually printed on a label on the receiver, the volume remains at the level you turn off the receiver. Note Be sure to select both sets (A+B) of front speakers (see page 19. For details on the...
...and CENTER SPEAKERS terminals must have a nominal impedance of 8 ohms or higher (regardless of the setting of the IMPEDANCE SELECTOR). Speaker impedance (STR-DE545 and STR-SE501 only) Set the IMPEDANCE SELECTOR for the front speakers as indicated in the table below. To avoid damaging your speaker is Between 4 and... speakers if you're not sure of their impedance. (This information is usually printed on a label on the receiver, the volume remains at the level you turn off the receiver. Note Be sure to select both sets (A+B) of front speakers (see page 19. For details on the...
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... to their factory settings. • The sound field memorized for each setting, see "7 SPEAKERS selector" on page 23). (STR-DE545 and STR-SE501 only). Clearing the receiver's memory Before you use the SET UP button to adjust settings to correspond to your system. LEVEL SUR BASS/ TREBLE i ... clear the receiver's memory, do the following items. For details 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. TUNING + MEMORY FM/AM FM MODE MUTING ...
... to their factory settings. • The sound field memorized for each setting, see "7 SPEAKERS selector" on page 23). (STR-DE545 and STR-SE501 only). Clearing the receiver's memory Before you use the SET UP button to adjust settings to correspond to your system. LEVEL SUR BASS/ TREBLE i ... clear the receiver's memory, do the following items. For details 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. TUNING + MEMORY FM/AM FM MODE MUTING ...
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... 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 to adjust. 4 Turn the jog dial to select the... as mentioned below. However, if you want. SP to the supplied speaker system. x Front speaker size ( L R ) Initial setting : LARGE (STR-DE545/DE445) SMALL (STR-SE501) • If you feel a lack of surround effects when using Micro Satellite speakers. Hooking Up and Setting Up the Speaker System Multi Channel...
... 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 to adjust. 4 Turn the jog dial to select the... as mentioned below. However, if you want. SP to the supplied speaker system. x Front speaker size ( L R ) Initial setting : LARGE (STR-DE545/DE445) SMALL (STR-SE501) • If you feel a lack of surround effects when using Micro Satellite speakers. Hooking Up and Setting Up the Speaker System Multi Channel...
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... the center speaker distance 3~6 feet (1~2 m) closer than the actual speaker position will cause a delay in the output of each speaker. Note This receiver incorporates a new test tone with a frequency centered at the same time Rotate MASTER VOLUME on the remote to adjust the level. • To ...that 5 feet (1.5 meters) closer than 15 feet (4.5 meters) closer. Hooking Up and Setting Up the Speaker System z About speaker distances This receiver allows you to input the speaker position in terms of the center speaker, press MENU to select the center parameter. If you cannot obtain a ...
... the center speaker distance 3~6 feet (1~2 m) closer than the actual speaker position will cause a delay in the output of each speaker. Note This receiver incorporates a new test tone with a frequency centered at the same time Rotate MASTER VOLUME on the remote to adjust the level. • To ...that 5 feet (1.5 meters) closer than 15 feet (4.5 meters) closer. Hooking Up and Setting Up the Speaker System z About speaker distances This receiver allows you to input the speaker position in terms of the center speaker, press MENU to select the center parameter. If you cannot obtain a ...
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... PRESET - Before You Use Your Receiver Before turning on the receiver Make sure that you have : • Selected the appropriate front speakers (see "7 SPEAKERS selector" on page 23). (STR-DE545 and STRSE501 only). 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 (e.g.,...
... PRESET - Before You Use Your Receiver Before turning on the receiver Make sure that you have : • Selected the appropriate front speakers (see "7 SPEAKERS selector" on page 23). (STR-DE545 and STRSE501 only). 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 (e.g.,...
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...for that component. , Check that the cord(s) used for the connection is output from the headphones, the component may not be connected to the receiver correctly. If only one of the front speakers. , Connect a pair of the front speaker which is output from the headphones (see "Troubleshooting"... on both the receiver and the component. Check that is not included above, see "7 SPEAKERS selector" and "PHONES jack" on both channels are fully inserted into the...
...for that component. , Check that the cord(s) used for the connection is output from the headphones, the component may not be connected to the receiver correctly. If only one of the front speakers. , Connect a pair of the front speaker which is output from the headphones (see "Troubleshooting"... on both the receiver and the component. Check that is not included above, see "7 SPEAKERS selector" and "PHONES jack" on both channels are fully inserted into the...
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... the program source. • After selecting VCR, DVD player, or LD player, turn on the TV and set the TV's video input to turn the receiver on the front panel. To select Press VCR VIDEO TV or satellite tuner TV/SAT DVD or LD player DVD/LD MD or Tape deck...
... the program source. • After selecting VCR, DVD player, or LD player, turn on the TV and set the TV's video input to turn the receiver on the front panel. To select Press VCR VIDEO TV or satellite tuner TV/SAT DVD or LD player DVD/LD MD or Tape deck...
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...the CINEMA STUDIO sound effects. TUNING + SHIFT - MODE button / indicator Press to output sound from page 27. 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... information on . 24 button / indicator Press to set the receiver to automatically detect the type of the display. 0 Use the SOUND FIELD ...
...the CINEMA STUDIO sound effects. TUNING + SHIFT - MODE button / indicator Press to output sound from page 27. 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... information on . 24 button / indicator Press to set the receiver to automatically detect the type of the display. 0 Use the SOUND FIELD ...
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...for preset stations. The indicator on the button lights up while the tone effect is improved. For details, see "Receiving Broadcasts" starting from page 37. Cursor buttons ( / ) Press to activate the surround parameters (page 33). buttons Scan all the ... the various surround parameters (effect level, wall type, etc.). For details, see "Receiving Broadcasts" starting from page 37. PRESET TUNING +/- FM MODE button If "STEREO" flashes in the display and the FM stereo reception is highly faithful to memorize a preset station. Note that if you can adjust...
...for preset stations. The indicator on the button lights up while the tone effect is improved. For details, see "Receiving Broadcasts" starting from page 37. Cursor buttons ( / ) Press to activate the surround parameters (page 33). buttons Scan all the ... the various surround parameters (effect level, wall type, etc.). For details, see "Receiving Broadcasts" starting from page 37. PRESET TUNING +/- FM MODE button If "STEREO" flashes in the display and the FM stereo reception is highly faithful to memorize a preset station. Note that if you can adjust...