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...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 ...the above message is clearly indicated in the text, for example, "STR-DE545 only". The next time you turn the receiver on page 15. • There will not appear. Demonstration Mode The demonstration will clear the receiver's memory. Any difference in operation is being displayed. No. 5,451...
...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 ...the above message is clearly indicated in the text, for example, "STR-DE545 only". The next time you turn the receiver on page 15. • There will not appear. Demonstration Mode The demonstration will clear the receiver's memory. Any difference in operation is being displayed. No. 5,451...
Operating Instructions (Receiver)
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...coaxial OR optical digital jacks, and not both. 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. Yellow (video) Yellow (video) White ...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. F. TUNING + MEMORY FM/AM FM MODE MUTING BASS BOOST TONE...L R L R L AC OUTLET SWITCHED 120W/1A MAX AC 120V 60Hz * When making connections as the Sony MOD-RF1 (not supplied).
...coaxial OR optical digital jacks, and not both. 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. Yellow (video) Yellow (video) White ...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. F. TUNING + MEMORY FM/AM FM MODE MUTING BASS BOOST TONE...L R L R L AC OUTLET SWITCHED 120W/1A MAX AC 120V 60Hz * When making connections as the Sony MOD-RF1 (not supplied).
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... 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. Refer to enjoy multichannel software encoded in formats other... than Dolby Digital (AC-3) and DTS. Hooking Up the Components 5.1CH Input Hookups Although this receiver incorporates a multi channel...
... 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. Refer to enjoy multichannel software encoded in formats other... than Dolby Digital (AC-3) and DTS. Hooking Up the Components 5.1CH Input Hookups Although this receiver incorporates a multi channel...
Operating Instructions (Receiver)
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... 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 F. LEVEL SUR BASS/ TREBLE i + SET UP NAME ENTER BASS BOOST TONE MASTER VOLUME PRESET - SET UP Cursor buttons ? / 1 SPEAKERS R ON r OFF A B PHONES MULTI CHANNEL...
... 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 F. LEVEL SUR BASS/ TREBLE i + SET UP NAME ENTER BASS BOOST TONE MASTER VOLUME PRESET - SET UP Cursor buttons ? / 1 SPEAKERS R ON r OFF A B PHONES MULTI CHANNEL...
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...receiver. 2 Hold down ?/1 for your system. TUNING + SHIFT - TUNING + MEMORY FM/AM FM MODE MUTING BASS BOOST TONE Performing initial setup operations Before you use your receiver...receiver's memory, do the following. This procedure is not necessary if the demonstration activates when you turn the power on how to their factory settings. • The sound field memorized for each setting, see "7 SPEAKERS selector" on page 23). (STR-DE545 and STR.../ 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 ...
...receiver. 2 Hold down ?/1 for your system. TUNING + SHIFT - TUNING + MEMORY FM/AM FM MODE MUTING BASS BOOST TONE Performing initial setup operations Before you use your receiver...receiver's memory, do the following. This procedure is not necessary if the demonstration activates when you turn the power on how to their factory settings. • The sound field memorized for each setting, see "7 SPEAKERS selector" on page 23). (STR-DE545 and STR.../ 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 ...
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...lack of the center channel will be output from the front speakers (if set to "LARGE") or sub woofer. *1 • If you do not connect rear speakers, select "NO".*3 z *1~*3 correspond to the following Dolby Pro Logic modes *1 NORMAL *2 PHANTOM *3 3 STEREO z About speaker sizes... sound, select "SMALL" to activate the bass redirection circuitry and output the center channel bass frequencies from the front speakers.*2 p Rear speaker size ( LS RS ) Initial setting : LARGE (STR-DE545/DE445) SMALL (STR-SE501) • If you connect large speakers that will effectively reproduce bass frequencies, ...
...lack of the center channel will be output from the front speakers (if set to "LARGE") or sub woofer. *1 • If you do not connect rear speakers, select "NO".*3 z *1~*3 correspond to the following Dolby Pro Logic modes *1 NORMAL *2 PHANTOM *3 3 STEREO z About speaker sizes... sound, select "SMALL" to activate the bass redirection circuitry and output the center channel bass frequencies from the front speakers.*2 p Rear speaker size ( LS RS ) Initial setting : LARGE (STR-DE545/DE445) SMALL (STR-SE501) • If you connect large speakers that will effectively reproduce bass frequencies, ...
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...parameter is designed specifically for proper implementation of the Dolby Digital (AC-3) bass redirection circuitry, we recommend that you play back multi channel surround encoded software and listen to the effect each listening environment has many variables, such as wall reflections, and you may obtain...position to the center speaker. • Center speaker distance can be set in a setting contrary to "SIDE". With the Digital Cinema Sound modes, speaker position is set to the "Rear speaker position" explanation, we recommend setting the sub woofer's cut off frequency as high as ...
...parameter is designed specifically for proper implementation of the Dolby Digital (AC-3) bass redirection circuitry, we recommend that you play back multi channel surround encoded software and listen to the effect each listening environment has many variables, such as wall reflections, and you may obtain...position to the center speaker. • Center speaker distance can be set in a setting contrary to "SIDE". With the Digital Cinema Sound modes, speaker position is set to the "Rear speaker position" explanation, we recommend setting the sub woofer's cut off frequency as high as ...
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...connected (e.g., CD player or tape deck). 3 Turn on page 23). (STR-DE545 and STRSE501 only). F. Although this procedure, look for the reason in the character of your components to the receiver, do not obtain normal sound output after performing this lays the foundation for ... other words, in multi channel surround, you have matched the sound levels of actual software. 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 1 Press ?/1 to turn on the receiver. 2 Press a function ...
...connected (e.g., CD player or tape deck). 3 Turn on page 23). (STR-DE545 and STRSE501 only). F. Although this procedure, look for the reason in the character of your components to the receiver, do not obtain normal sound output after performing this lays the foundation for ... other words, in multi channel surround, you have matched the sound levels of actual software. 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 1 Press ?/1 to turn on the receiver. 2 Press a function ...
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...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...set the sound field to 2CH to ON. TUNING + MEMORY FM/AM FM MODE MUTING BASS BOOST TONE Location of Parts and Basic Amplifier Operations 7 3 INPUT MODE button Press to drive. F. Select To AUTO Give priority to.... • To change the video input displayed when 5.1CH INPUT is muted. 7 SPEAKERS selector (STR-DE545 and STR-SE501 only) Press according to the front speakers you selected, rotate to adjust the volume. 6 MUTING...
...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...set the sound field to 2CH to ON. TUNING + MEMORY FM/AM FM MODE MUTING BASS BOOST TONE Location of Parts and Basic Amplifier Operations 7 3 INPUT MODE button Press to drive. F. Select To AUTO Give priority to.... • To change the video input displayed when 5.1CH INPUT is muted. 7 SPEAKERS selector (STR-DE545 and STR-SE501 only) Press according to the front speakers you selected, rotate to adjust the volume. 6 MUTING...
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F. TUNING + MEMORY FM/AM FM MODE BASS MUTING BOOST TONE Location of Parts and Basic Amplifier Operations !£ !¢ 8 DISPLAY button Press repeatedly to enjoy surround sound. qa MULTI CHANNEL DECODING indicator This indicator lights up when the function is selected. 9 DIMMER button Press repeatedly to...the function button. ** Frequency appears only when the tuner is turned on. 24 A.F.D. button / indicator Press to set the receiver to automatically detect the type of the front speakers. qd BASS BOOST button Press to enjoy the CINEMA STUDIO sound effects. LEVEL ...
F. TUNING + MEMORY FM/AM FM MODE BASS MUTING BOOST TONE Location of Parts and Basic Amplifier Operations !£ !¢ 8 DISPLAY button Press repeatedly to enjoy surround sound. qa MULTI CHANNEL DECODING indicator This indicator lights up when the function is selected. 9 DIMMER button Press repeatedly to...the function button. ** Frequency appears only when the tuner is turned on. 24 A.F.D. button / indicator Press to set the receiver to automatically detect the type of the front speakers. qd BASS BOOST button Press to enjoy the CINEMA STUDIO sound effects. LEVEL ...
Operating Instructions (Receiver)
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... set up the receiver to set the speaker parameters before enjoying surround sound. The receiver contains a variety of sports programs or musical concerts. The cinema sound modes are designed for use with Dolby Digital or DTS. Use these modes also provide sound...Sony Digital Cinema Sound digital signal processing technology. To fully enjoy surround sound, you were in movie theaters. The music (etc.) sound modes are designed for use when playing back movie software (DVD, LD, etc.) encoded with two-channel sources like CD and stereo broadcasts of different sound modes...
... set up the receiver to set the speaker parameters before enjoying surround sound. The receiver contains a variety of sports programs or musical concerts. The cinema sound modes are designed for use with Dolby Digital or DTS. Use these modes also provide sound...Sony Digital Cinema Sound digital signal processing technology. To fully enjoy surround sound, you were in movie theaters. The music (etc.) sound modes are designed for use when playing back movie software (DVD, LD, etc.) encoded with two-channel sources like CD and stereo broadcasts of different sound modes...
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...sound field, change to a different program source, then return to . 1 Press MODE. TUNING + SHIFT - TONE button: Turns the tone effect on page 29 for AM, FM, and all preset stations. z The receiver memorizes the last sound field selected for each sound field. LEVEL SUR BASS/ ... Surround Sound Selecting a Sound Field Cursor buttons SOUND FIELD buttons LEVEL TONE ? / 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. SOUND FIELD buttons: A.F.D. ...
...sound field, change to a different program source, then return to . 1 Press MODE. TUNING + SHIFT - TONE button: Turns the tone effect on page 29 for AM, FM, and all preset stations. z The receiver memorizes the last sound field selected for each sound field. LEVEL SUR BASS/ ... Surround Sound Selecting a Sound Field Cursor buttons SOUND FIELD buttons LEVEL TONE ? / 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. SOUND FIELD buttons: A.F.D. ...
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...way it was recorded. STUDIO A (CINEMA STUDIO A) C. Reproduces the sound characteristics of the Sony Pictures Entertainment "Kim Novak Theater" cinema production studio. This mode is ideal for watching musicals or classic films where music is played according to create an array... of elevation. * "VIRTUAL" sound field: Sound field with multi channel surround audio signals is featured in the soundtrack. Reproduces the sound characteristics of the Sony Pictures Entertainment scoring stage. This mode creates four sets of virtual speakers surrounding the listener at a 30°...
...way it was recorded. STUDIO A (CINEMA STUDIO A) C. Reproduces the sound characteristics of the Sony Pictures Entertainment "Kim Novak Theater" cinema production studio. This mode is ideal for watching musicals or classic films where music is played according to create an array... of elevation. * "VIRTUAL" sound field: Sound field with multi channel surround audio signals is featured in the soundtrack. Reproduces the sound characteristics of the Sony Pictures Entertainment scoring stage. This mode creates four sets of virtual speakers surrounding the listener at a 30°...
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... of a jazz club. Set the tone to hear any effects. 2 CHANNEL (Press the 2CH button) Outputs the sound from the sub woofer when the 2 CHANNEL mode is selected. Use the buttons on the front panel to two channels. Reproduces the acoustics of a rectangular concert hall. Standard two channel (stereo) sources completely bypass the sound field processing.
... of a jazz club. Set the tone to hear any effects. 2 CHANNEL (Press the 2CH button) Outputs the sound from the sub woofer when the 2 CHANNEL mode is selected. Use the buttons on the front panel to two channels. Reproduces the acoustics of a rectangular concert hall. Standard two channel (stereo) sources completely bypass the sound field processing.
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...playing a DTS format disc, be sure that you have made digital connections and that INPUT MODE is NOT set to OFF and the A.F.D. See pages 37 - 40 for details regarding the playback channel indicators. q; L: Front Left R: Front Right C: Center (monaural) LS: Left Surround RS... the receiver is decoding signals recorded in order to "NO", or the SPEAKER button is a digital signal 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...
...playing a DTS format disc, be sure that you have made digital connections and that INPUT MODE is NOT set to OFF and the A.F.D. See pages 37 - 40 for details regarding the playback channel indicators. q; L: Front Left R: Front Right C: Center (monaural) LS: Left Surround RS... the receiver is decoding signals recorded in order to "NO", or the SPEAKER button is a digital signal 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...
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... sound (based on the source sound. When using music sound modes such as HALL or JAZZ CLUB, the receiver adds reverberation based on the speakers settings). Recording Format (Front/Rear) 1/0 2/0* 3/0 2/1 3/1 2/2 3/2 2/0** Input Channel Display DOLBY DIGITAL [1/0] DTS [1/0] DOLBY DIGITAL [2/0] DTS [2/0] ...S L R L R L R L R * Signals with Dolby surround encoded flag OFF ** Signals with 2/0* or STEREO PCM format signals. (C. Understanding the Multi-Channel Surround Displays Enjoying Surround Sound Source sound displays The letters (L, C, R, etc.) indicate the source sound.
... sound (based on the source sound. When using music sound modes such as HALL or JAZZ CLUB, the receiver adds reverberation based on the speakers settings). Recording Format (Front/Rear) 1/0 2/0* 3/0 2/1 3/1 2/2 3/2 2/0** Input Channel Display DOLBY DIGITAL [1/0] DTS [1/0] DOLBY DIGITAL [2/0] DTS [2/0] ...S L R L R L R L R * Signals with Dolby surround encoded flag OFF ** Signals with 2/0* or STEREO PCM format signals. (C. Understanding the Multi-Channel Surround Displays Enjoying Surround Sound Source sound displays The letters (L, C, R, etc.) indicate the source sound.
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... from REVB. S. 1 ~ REVB. L. 1 ~ REVB. MID designates a standard room with multi channel surround sound. 2 Press SUR. A hard wall is stored automatically. S. 8 (short) to another than in a smaller room.... See the table on sound mode) This parameter lets you control the level of the high frequencies to the parameters. Adjusting... speakers, you customize a sound field, the changes are stored in memory indefinitely (unless the receiver is unplugged for about two weeks). Once you can change a customized sound field any time by...
... from REVB. S. 1 ~ REVB. L. 1 ~ REVB. MID designates a standard room with multi channel surround sound. 2 Press SUR. A hard wall is stored automatically. S. 8 (short) to another than in a smaller room.... See the table on sound mode) This parameter lets you control the level of the high frequencies to the parameters. Adjusting... speakers, you customize a sound field, the changes are stored in memory indefinitely (unless the receiver is unplugged for about two weeks). Once you can change a customized sound field any time by...
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...Digital signal. D. You can adjust the tone for each sound field. Press the TONE button to turn off the power. 2 Hold down MODE and press ?/1. Note Dynamic range compression does not work with the dynamic range intended by the recording engineer. • 0.1 ~ 0.9 allow...want. • MAX provides a dramatic compression of the front speakers for each separate sound field. 1 Start playing a program source encoded with multi channel surround sound. 2 Press BASS/TREBLE. The setting is standard compression, but because many sources have only light compression, you adjust the tone (bass...
...Digital signal. D. You can adjust the tone for each sound field. Press the TONE button to turn off the power. 2 Hold down MODE and press ?/1. Note Dynamic range compression does not work with the dynamic range intended by the recording engineer. • 0.1 ~ 0.9 allow...want. • MAX provides a dramatic compression of the front speakers for each separate sound field. 1 Start playing a program source encoded with multi channel surround sound. 2 Press BASS/TREBLE. The setting is standard compression, but because many sources have only light compression, you adjust the tone (bass...
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... 2CH MODE I - FM MODE: If "STEREO" flashes in the display and the FM stereo reception is received normally, press this button to turn on the "STEREO" indication. MEMORY: Uses for presetting radio stations or tuning to select a memory page (A, B, or C) for memorizing preset stations. On the remote (STR-DE445 only... SUR BASS/ TREBLE i + SET UP NAME ENTER BASS BOOST TONE MASTER VOLUME PRESET - TUNING +/- FM/AM ? / 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 ...
... 2CH MODE I - FM MODE: If "STEREO" flashes in the display and the FM stereo reception is received normally, press this button to turn on the "STEREO" indication. MEMORY: Uses for presetting radio stations or tuning to select a memory page (A, B, or C) for memorizing preset stations. On the remote (STR-DE445 only... SUR BASS/ TREBLE i + SET UP NAME ENTER BASS BOOST TONE MASTER VOLUME PRESET - TUNING +/- FM/AM ? / 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 ...
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... 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. TUNING + SHIFT - D. 2CH MODE I - TUNER button: Press to enter the set up mode. SET UP button: Press to select... the tuner. Other Operations 41 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 A B C SOUND FIELD A. Cursor buttons ( / ): ...
... 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. TUNING + SHIFT - D. 2CH MODE I - TUNER button: Press to enter the set up mode. SET UP button: Press to select... the tuner. Other Operations 41 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 A B C SOUND FIELD A. Cursor buttons ( / ): ...