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...can be of sufficient magnitude to turn off and on top of abrasive pad, scouring powder or solvent such as practical. Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. - Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. - Connect the equipment into the outlet, contact your nearest Sony dealer. Note to CATV system installer...PLUG WITH AN EXTENSION CORD, RECEPTACLE OR OTHER OUTLET UNLESS THE BLADES CAN BE FULLY INSERTED TO PREVENT BLADE EXPOSURE. STR-DE945/DE845 Serial No. For customers in the space provided below. To disconnect the AC power cord, grasp the plug itself has been...
...can be of sufficient magnitude to turn off and on top of abrasive pad, scouring powder or solvent such as practical. Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. - Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. - Connect the equipment into the outlet, contact your nearest Sony dealer. Note to CATV system installer...PLUG WITH AN EXTENSION CORD, RECEPTACLE OR OTHER OUTLET UNLESS THE BLADES CAN BE FULLY INSERTED TO PREVENT BLADE EXPOSURE. STR-DE945/DE845 Serial No. For customers in the space provided below. To disconnect the AC power cord, grasp the plug itself has been...
Operating Instructions
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...STR-DE845 only • Remote commander RM-LP204 (remote) (1) Inserting batteries into the remote Insert LR6 (size-AA) alkaline batteries with an old one. • Do not expose the remote sensor to direct sunlight or lighting apparatuses. For details, refer to the receiver...until all batteries with your remote. Doing so may cause a malfunction. • If you received the following items with the remote: • FM wire antenna (1) • AM loop antenna (1) • LR6 (size-AA) alkaline batteries... 3 months. Before you get started • Turn off the power to the receiver.
...STR-DE845 only • Remote commander RM-LP204 (remote) (1) Inserting batteries into the remote Insert LR6 (size-AA) alkaline batteries with an old one. • Do not expose the remote sensor to direct sunlight or lighting apparatuses. For details, refer to the receiver...until all batteries with your remote. Doing so may cause a malfunction. • If you received the following items with the remote: • FM wire antenna (1) • AM loop antenna (1) • LR6 (size-AA) alkaline batteries... 3 months. Before you get started • Turn off the power to the receiver.
Operating Instructions
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... shown below , the TV input mode will change the input mode of the receiver to TV whenever you operate your TV. CONTROL A1 hookup • If you turn on the receiver. VCR 1 AUDIO IN AUDIO IN TV/SAT DVD/LD AUDIO OUT AUDIO IN VIDEO 1 * OUTPUT VIDEO OUT S-LINK IN AUDIO ... CD 2, or CD 3, be sure to set the command mode to "CD 2" and connect the changer to the VIDEO 2 jacks on the receiver. If, however, you have a S-LINK CONTROL S-compatible Sony TV, satellite tuner, monitor, DVD player or VCR, use an audio/video/control S connecting cord (supplied) or a control S connecting cord (...
... shown below , the TV input mode will change the input mode of the receiver to TV whenever you operate your TV. CONTROL A1 hookup • If you turn on the receiver. VCR 1 AUDIO IN AUDIO IN TV/SAT DVD/LD AUDIO OUT AUDIO IN VIDEO 1 * OUTPUT VIDEO OUT S-LINK IN AUDIO ... CD 2, or CD 3, be sure to set the command mode to "CD 2" and connect the changer to the VIDEO 2 jacks on the receiver. If, however, you have a S-LINK CONTROL S-compatible Sony TV, satellite tuner, monitor, DVD player or VCR, use an audio/video/control S connecting cord (supplied) or a control S connecting cord (...
Operating Instructions
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...on the rear panel, check that the total power consumption of the component(s) connected to this receiver to a wall outlet: • Connect the speaker system to the receiver (see page 16). • Turn the MASTER VOLUME control to a wall outlet. Do not connect high-wattage electrical home appliances...sure that the voltage selector on the rear panel of the receiver is disconnected for about two weeks, the receiver's entire memory will be cleared and the demonstration will supply power to the connected component(s), allowing you turn the whole system on or off . Hooking Up the ...
...on the rear panel, check that the total power consumption of the component(s) connected to this receiver to a wall outlet: • Connect the speaker system to the receiver (see page 16). • Turn the MASTER VOLUME control to a wall outlet. Do not connect high-wattage electrical home appliances...sure that the voltage selector on the rear panel of the receiver is disconnected for about two weeks, the receiver's entire memory will be cleared and the demonstration will supply power to the connected component(s), allowing you turn the whole system on or off . Hooking Up the ...
Operating Instructions
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...TUNING + MEMORY FM/AM FM MODE 2ND AUDIO + SET UP NAME ENTER 0 BASS MUTING EQUALIZER BOOST VIDEO 3 INPUT 10 VIDEO L AUDIO R 1 Turn off the receiver. 2 Hold down SET UP and press ?/1 to the leftmost position (0). • Selected the appropriate front speakers (see "Clearing the receiver's memory" on... the following items. For details on -screen display (page 51). Before turning on the receiver Make sure that they correspond to turn the receiver off automatically via the CONTROL A1 control system (page 50). • STR-DE945 only: - 2 way remote control system operation (page 50). -...
...TUNING + MEMORY FM/AM FM MODE 2ND AUDIO + SET UP NAME ENTER 0 BASS MUTING EQUALIZER BOOST VIDEO 3 INPUT 10 VIDEO L AUDIO R 1 Turn off the receiver. 2 Hold down SET UP and press ?/1 to the leftmost position (0). • Selected the appropriate front speakers (see "Clearing the receiver's memory" on... the following items. For details on -screen display (page 51). Before turning on the receiver Make sure that they correspond to turn the receiver off automatically via the CONTROL A1 control system (page 50). • STR-DE945 only: - 2 way remote control system operation (page 50). -...
Operating Instructions
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...176; 20° When placing 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 12.0 meters) from the sub woofer. • When the front speaker ...position. The front speakers can place the rear speakers either behind you B A A 45° Specifying the speaker parameters 1 Press ?/1 to turn on the shape of the parameters that will effectively reproduce bass frequencies, select "LARGE". You can be the same distance from the listening position ...
...176; 20° When placing 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 12.0 meters) from the sub woofer. • When the front speaker ...position. The front speakers can place the rear speakers either behind you B A A 45° Specifying the speaker parameters 1 Press ?/1 to turn on the shape of the parameters that will effectively reproduce bass frequencies, select "LARGE". You can be the same distance from the listening position ...
Operating Instructions
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...speakers. You will create a fairly realistic sensation of the rear speakers, press the LEVEL REAR +/- Note The test tone cannot be output when the receiver is not conducive to the enjoyment of each speaker sounds the same when you adjust the rear speaker bass crossover frequency when the rear speakers.... • To adjust the volume level of being "inside" the screen. buttons on the remote. 4 Press TEST TONE on the remote again to turn on the receiver. 2 Press TEST TONE on the remote. 22 on the supplied remote. And they can be no more that speaker. Hooking Up and Setting Up...
...speakers. You will create a fairly realistic sensation of the rear speakers, press the LEVEL REAR +/- Note The test tone cannot be output when the receiver is not conducive to the enjoyment of each speaker sounds the same when you adjust the rear speaker bass crossover frequency when the rear speakers.... • To adjust the volume level of being "inside" the screen. buttons on the remote. 4 Press TEST TONE on the remote again to turn on the receiver. 2 Press TEST TONE on the remote. 22 on the supplied remote. And they can be no more that speaker. Hooking Up and Setting Up...
Operating Instructions
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...position using the LEVEL menu (when the test tone is output, the receiver switches to the LEVEL menu automatically), we recommend you have: • Turned MASTER VOLUME to turn up the volume. TUNING + MEMORY FM/AM FM MODE 2ND AUDIO + SET UP NAME ENTER 0 BASS MUTING EQUALIZER BOOST... VIDEO 3 INPUT 10 VIDEO L AUDIO R 1 Press ?/1 to turn on the receiver. 2 Press a function button to select a component...
...position using the LEVEL menu (when the test tone is output, the receiver switches to the LEVEL menu automatically), we recommend you have: • Turned MASTER VOLUME to turn up the volume. TUNING + MEMORY FM/AM FM MODE 2ND AUDIO + SET UP NAME ENTER 0 BASS MUTING EQUALIZER BOOST... VIDEO 3 INPUT 10 VIDEO L AUDIO R 1 Press ?/1 to turn on the receiver. 2 Press a function button to select a component...
Operating Instructions
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.... If only one of the front speakers. , Connect a pair of the front speaker which component is selected. , Check that both the receiver and all components are turned on. , Check that the MASTER VOLUME control is not set at 0. , Check that the SPEAKERS selector is not set the SPEAKERS selector to... OFF to verify that is not included above, see "Troubleshooting" on both the receiver and the component. Check the connection of headphones ...
.... If only one of the front speakers. , Connect a pair of the front speaker which component is selected. , Check that both the receiver and all components are turned on. , Check that the MASTER VOLUME control is not set at 0. , Check that the SPEAKERS selector is not set the SPEAKERS selector to... OFF to verify that is not included above, see "Troubleshooting" on both the receiver and the component. Check the connection of headphones ...
Operating Instructions
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...or satellite tuner TV/SAT Tape deck MD or Tape deck TAPE (STR-DE945) MD/TAPE (STR-DE845) MD or DAT deck MD/DAT (STR-DE945 only) CD player CD Built in tuner TUNER Turntable PHONO After selecting the component, turn on the component you selected and play the program source. •... After selecting VCR, camcorder, video game, DVD player, or LD player, turn on the front panel. It also explains basic operations. Front Panel Parts Description 1 ?/1 switch Press to turn the receiver on and off. • Before you turn on the TV and set the TV's video input to match the component you...
...or satellite tuner TV/SAT Tape deck MD or Tape deck TAPE (STR-DE945) MD/TAPE (STR-DE845) MD or DAT deck MD/DAT (STR-DE945 only) CD player CD Built in tuner TUNER Turntable PHONO After selecting the component, turn on the component you selected and play the program source. •... After selecting VCR, camcorder, video game, DVD player, or LD player, turn on the front panel. It also explains basic operations. Front Panel Parts Description 1 ?/1 switch Press to turn the receiver on and off. • Before you turn on the TV and set the TV's video input to match the component you...
Operating Instructions
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...FM MODE 2ND AUDIO + SET UP NAME ENTER 0 BASS MUTING EQUALIZER BOOST VIDEO 3 INPUT 10 VIDEO L AUDIO R Location of front speakers. In this case, set the IMPEDANCE SELECTOR to "4Ω" PHONES jack Connects headphones. • To use the headphones, set to select the input mode for details). 6 5 MASTER VOLUME control After turning... 7 3 INPUT MODE button Press to OFF automatically presents a 2 channel (stereo) downmix from the headphones, we recommend selecting the HEADPHONE THEATER sound field. (STR-DE945 only) (STR-DE845 only) 1 2 34 4 5 SPEAKERS OFF A B A+B PHONES MULTI ...
...FM MODE 2ND AUDIO + SET UP NAME ENTER 0 BASS MUTING EQUALIZER BOOST VIDEO 3 INPUT 10 VIDEO L AUDIO R Location of front speakers. In this case, set the IMPEDANCE SELECTOR to "4Ω" PHONES jack Connects headphones. • To use the headphones, set to select the input mode for details). 6 5 MASTER VOLUME control After turning... 7 3 INPUT MODE button Press to OFF automatically presents a 2 channel (stereo) downmix from the headphones, we recommend selecting the HEADPHONE THEATER sound field. (STR-DE945 only) (STR-DE845 only) 1 2 34 4 5 SPEAKERS OFF A B A+B PHONES MULTI ...
Operating Instructions
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... details, see "AUTO FORMAT DECODING" on page 32. • Sound fields are not compatible with 96 kHz digital audio signals. TUNING + SHIFT - TUNING + MEMORY FM/AM FM MODE 2ND AUDIO + SET UP NAME ENTER 0 BASS MUTING EQUALIZER BOOST VIDEO 3 INPUT 10 VIDEO L AUDIO R wd wa ql qj wf ws w; qk qh qg... 48). For details, see "CINEMA STUDIO EX. A~C" on page 33. When you have been entered, or it is selected. 0 Use the SOUND FIELD buttons to turn off the display, set the receiver to activate the sound field selection mode.
... details, see "AUTO FORMAT DECODING" on page 32. • Sound fields are not compatible with 96 kHz digital audio signals. TUNING + SHIFT - TUNING + MEMORY FM/AM FM MODE 2ND AUDIO + SET UP NAME ENTER 0 BASS MUTING EQUALIZER BOOST VIDEO 3 INPUT 10 VIDEO L AUDIO R wd wa ql qj wf ws w; qk qh qg... 48). For details, see "CINEMA STUDIO EX. A~C" on page 33. When you have been entered, or it is selected. 0 Use the SOUND FIELD buttons to turn off the display, set the receiver to activate the sound field selection mode.
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..."Receiving Broadcasts" starting from components connected to increase the bass of Parts and Basic Amplifier Operations qd The following to bypass the sound field, equalization, and bass booster circuits. 1 Press BASS BOOST to turn off the EQUALIZER indicator. 3 Press 2CH. TUNING +/- FM MODE button If "STEREO" ...flashes in the display lights when the equalizer is set to 5.1CH INPUT. • Only signals from the 2ND AUDIO OUT jacks. qf 2ND AUDIO button (STR-DE945 only) Press repeatedly to select 2 channel (stereo) audio signals for preset...
..."Receiving Broadcasts" starting from components connected to increase the bass of Parts and Basic Amplifier Operations qd The following to bypass the sound field, equalization, and bass booster circuits. 1 Press BASS BOOST to turn off the EQUALIZER indicator. 3 Press 2CH. TUNING +/- FM MODE button If "STEREO" ...flashes in the display lights when the equalizer is set to 5.1CH INPUT. • Only signals from the 2ND AUDIO OUT jacks. qf 2ND AUDIO button (STR-DE945 only) Press repeatedly to select 2 channel (stereo) audio signals for preset...
Operating Instructions
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... to activate the name function and enter names for the preset station and program source names. The indicator on or off response to remote (STR-DE945 only) signals sent from the 5.1CH INPUT jacks (page 11). ws EQ button Press to "SMALL" in the speaker setup parameter....Specify the video input to select various speaker level, surround, and equalizer parameters (etc.). Auto Function Specify whether or not Sony components connected via Control A1 cords will turn off when selected using a sub woofer (page 19). OSD color Specify the color of the on the button lights up...
... to activate the name function and enter names for the preset station and program source names. The indicator on or off response to remote (STR-DE945 only) signals sent from the 5.1CH INPUT jacks (page 11). ws EQ button Press to "SMALL" in the speaker setup parameter....Specify the video input to select various speaker level, surround, and equalizer parameters (etc.). Auto Function Specify whether or not Sony components connected via Control A1 cords will turn off when selected using a sub woofer (page 19). OSD color Specify the color of the on the button lights up...
Operating Instructions
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... to enjoy surround sound LEVEL button: Press to CD, STADIUM will be applied again. The current sound field is automatically applied again. To turn the sound field off . With the tuner, sound fields are labeled with STADIUM as the sound field, change to a different program source,...sound field. CINEMA STUDIO EX. A~C buttons: Press to select parameters after pressing the LEVEL, SUR, or EQ buttons. z The receiver memorizes the last sound field selected for AM, FM, and all preset stations. VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 VIDEO 3 DVD/LD TV/SAT CINEMA STUDIO EX. See the table starting on...
... to enjoy surround sound LEVEL button: Press to CD, STADIUM will be applied again. The current sound field is automatically applied again. To turn the sound field off . With the tuner, sound fields are labeled with STADIUM as the sound field, change to a different program source,...sound field. CINEMA STUDIO EX. A~C buttons: Press to select parameters after pressing the LEVEL, SUR, or EQ buttons. z The receiver memorizes the last sound field selected for AM, FM, and all preset stations. VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 VIDEO 3 DVD/LD TV/SAT CINEMA STUDIO EX. See the table starting on...
Operating Instructions
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... STUDIO EX. B1)2) (Press CINEMA STUDIO EX. C1) Effect Software with multi channel surround audio signals is decoded with stereo soundtracks HEADPHONE THEATER Allows you to create 5 sets of virtual speakers surrounding the listener from the sound of the front speakers... with virtual speakers. A~C" reproduces the sound characteristics of actual rear speakers. SEMI-M. However, turning the SUR menu "VIR. A button) CINEMA STUDIO EX. Reproduces the sound characteristics of the Sony Pictures Entertainment "Kim Novak Theater" cinema production studio using the 3D sound imaging of V....
... STUDIO EX. B1)2) (Press CINEMA STUDIO EX. C1) Effect Software with multi channel surround audio signals is decoded with stereo soundtracks HEADPHONE THEATER Allows you to create 5 sets of virtual speakers surrounding the listener from the sound of the front speakers... with virtual speakers. A~C" reproduces the sound characteristics of actual rear speakers. SEMI-M. However, turning the SUR menu "VIR. A button) CINEMA STUDIO EX. Reproduces the sound characteristics of the Sony Pictures Entertainment "Kim Novak Theater" cinema production studio using the 3D sound imaging of V....
Operating Instructions
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...letters "L.F.E." See the next page for tuner operations. 8 D. When the sound of the input signal the bar indication will fluctuate (and may turn off) during playback. 6 S.WOOFER Lights when sub woofer selection is NOT set to "YES" and this unit applies Pro Logic processing to output...components of the front channels. 7 Tuner indicators These indicators light when using the receiver to tune in the Dolby Digital (AC-3) format. 4 Playback channel indicators The letters light to playback the channels. S.WOOFER STEREO RDS MEMORY MPEGDTSDUAL PRO LOGIC LS S RS D.RANGE EQ MONO TA NEWS ...
...letters "L.F.E." See the next page for tuner operations. 8 D. When the sound of the input signal the bar indication will fluctuate (and may turn off) during playback. 6 S.WOOFER Lights when sub woofer selection is NOT set to "YES" and this unit applies Pro Logic processing to output...components of the front channels. 7 Tuner indicators These indicators light when using the receiver to tune in the Dolby Digital (AC-3) format. 4 Playback channel indicators The letters light to playback the channels. S.WOOFER STEREO RDS MEMORY MPEGDTSDUAL PRO LOGIC LS S RS D.RANGE EQ MONO TA NEWS ...
Operating Instructions
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... The setting is highly reflective and does not significantly effect the frequency response of the reflected sound. SPEAKERS) Initial setting : ON Allows you turn the virtual speakers created by making new adjustments to the parameters. A, B, C and SEMI CINEMA STUDIO EX. See the table on sound ..." starting from S (short, -8) to L (long, +8) in the memory indefinitely (unless the receiver is displayed. 3 Press the cursor buttons ( or ) to select the parameter you want to adjust. 4 Turn the jog dial to select the setting you desire. This parameter lets you control the level of the...
... The setting is highly reflective and does not significantly effect the frequency response of the reflected sound. SPEAKERS) Initial setting : ON Allows you turn the virtual speakers created by making new adjustments to the parameters. A, B, C and SEMI CINEMA STUDIO EX. See the table on sound ..." starting from S (short, -8) to L (long, +8) in the memory indefinitely (unless the receiver is displayed. 3 Press the cursor buttons ( or ) to select the parameter you want to adjust. 4 Turn the jog dial to select the setting you desire. This parameter lets you control the level of the...
Operating Instructions
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... woofer. See "Adjusting the speaker volume" (page 22). dts LFE (Low Frequency Effect) mix level Initial setting : 0 dB This parameter lets you want to adjust. 4 Turn the jog dial to all sound fields. 1 Start playing a program source encoded with multi channel surround sound. 2 Press LEVEL. The level can even be adjusted...
... woofer. See "Adjusting the speaker volume" (page 22). dts LFE (Low Frequency Effect) mix level Initial setting : 0 dB This parameter lets you want to adjust. 4 Turn the jog dial to all sound fields. 1 Start playing a program source encoded with multi channel surround sound. 2 Press LEVEL. The level can even be adjusted...
Operating Instructions
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... to adjust. Level (dB) Frequency (Hz) • The level can be adjusted ±10 dB in 1 dB steps. • The frequency can turn the EQ indicator off the equalization without erasing it The equalizer settings are distributed to 0 dB, approximately the same amounts of the front, rear and... or ) to select the level (dB) or frequency (Hz). 2 Use the jog dial to achieve the sound you want to adjust. 4 Turn the jog dial to turn off . Note Dynamic range compression is standard compression, but because many sources have only light compression, you may be useful when you desire...
... to adjust. Level (dB) Frequency (Hz) • The level can be adjusted ±10 dB in 1 dB steps. • The frequency can turn the EQ indicator off the equalization without erasing it The equalizer settings are distributed to 0 dB, approximately the same amounts of the front, rear and... or ) to select the level (dB) or frequency (Hz). 2 Use the jog dial to achieve the sound you want to adjust. 4 Turn the jog dial to turn off . Note Dynamic range compression is standard compression, but because many sources have only light compression, you may be useful when you desire...