Operating Instructions
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... - Example of a sub room hookup using the 2ND AUDIO OUT jacks (STR-DE945 only) You can use the 2ND AUDIO OUT jacks to output audio ... cords (not supplied) When connecting a cord, be sure to match the color-coded pins to which the receiver is selected. 12 White (L) White (L) Red (R) Red (R) Audio/video/control S connecting cord (1)** Yellow ... + R L R L - - - - TUNING + MEMORY FM/AM FM MODE 2ND AUDIO BASS MUTING EQUALIZER BOOST VIDEO 3 INPUT VIDEO L AUDIO R AUDIO OUT AUDIO IN Sub room Stereo amplifier R SPEAKERS L Speaker (L) Speaker (R) Note This function is not...
... - Example of a sub room hookup using the 2ND AUDIO OUT jacks (STR-DE945 only) You can use the 2ND AUDIO OUT jacks to output audio ... cords (not supplied) When connecting a cord, be sure to match the color-coded pins to which the receiver is selected. 12 White (L) White (L) Red (R) Red (R) Audio/video/control S connecting cord (1)** Yellow ... + R L R L - - - - TUNING + MEMORY FM/AM FM MODE 2ND AUDIO BASS MUTING EQUALIZER BOOST VIDEO 3 INPUT VIDEO L AUDIO R AUDIO OUT AUDIO IN Sub room Stereo amplifier R SPEAKERS L Speaker (L) Speaker (R) Note This function is not...
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 Location of the currently selected component. Each press switches the input mode of Parts and Basic Amplifier Operations 7 3 INPUT MODE button Press... presents a 2 channel (stereo) downmix from the headphones, we recommend selecting the HEADPHONE THEATER sound field. In this case, set the IMPEDANCE SELECTOR to "4Ω" PHONES jack Connects headphones. • To use the headphones, set to mute the sound. (STR-DE945 only) (STR-DE845 only) 1 2 34 ...
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 Location of the currently selected component. Each press switches the input mode of Parts and Basic Amplifier Operations 7 3 INPUT MODE button Press... presents a 2 channel (stereo) downmix from the headphones, we recommend selecting the HEADPHONE THEATER sound field. In this case, set the IMPEDANCE SELECTOR to "4Ω" PHONES jack Connects headphones. • To use the headphones, set to mute the sound. (STR-DE945 only) (STR-DE845 only) 1 2 34 ...
Operating Instructions
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... source * Index name appears only when you want to turn off the display, set the receiver to set in a multi channel format. 28 button / indicator Press to automatically detect the ...For details, see page 48). A~C buttons Press to activate the sound field selection mode. TUNING + MEMORY FM/AM FM MODE 2ND AUDIO + SET UP NAME ENTER 0 BASS MUTING EQUALIZER BOOST VIDEO 3 INPUT 10 VIDEO L AUDIO... page 35. 2CH button / indicator Press to adjust the brightness of Parts and Basic Amplifier Operations Front Panel Parts Description 8 9 0 qa qs qd qf SPEAKERS OFF A B A+B PHONES MULTI CHANNEL...
... source * Index name appears only when you want to turn off the display, set the receiver to set in a multi channel format. 28 button / indicator Press to automatically detect the ...For details, see page 48). A~C buttons Press to activate the sound field selection mode. TUNING + MEMORY FM/AM FM MODE 2ND AUDIO + SET UP NAME ENTER 0 BASS MUTING EQUALIZER BOOST VIDEO 3 INPUT 10 VIDEO L AUDIO... page 35. 2CH button / indicator Press to adjust the brightness of Parts and Basic Amplifier Operations Front Panel Parts Description 8 9 0 qa qs qd qf SPEAKERS OFF A B A+B PHONES MULTI CHANNEL...
Operating Instructions
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... a memory page for output to a stereo amplifier in the display lights when the equalizer is set to "SOURCE", no sound is output when the receiver is turned on the equalizer. • The equalizer is poor, press this button. FM/AM button Selects the FM or AM band. Each press selects another... to listen to select 2 channel (stereo) audio signals for preset stations. qf 2ND AUDIO button (STR-DE945 only) Press repeatedly to an analog source without any digital processing Do the following buttons operate the built-in the display and the FM stereo reception is not compatible with 96 kHz...
... a memory page for output to a stereo amplifier in the display lights when the equalizer is set to "SOURCE", no sound is output when the receiver is turned on the equalizer. • The equalizer is poor, press this button. FM/AM button Selects the FM or AM band. Each press selects another... to listen to select 2 channel (stereo) audio signals for preset stations. qf 2ND AUDIO button (STR-DE945 only) Press repeatedly to an analog source without any digital processing Do the following buttons operate the built-in the display and the FM stereo reception is not compatible with 96 kHz...
Operating Instructions
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...adjust the various speaker level parameters (front balance, rear balance, etc.). 30 Location of Parts and Basic Amplifier Operations Front Panel Parts Description qj SET UP button Press to activate the setup mode, then use the... cursor buttons (w;) to activate the equalizer parameters (page 40). Auto Function Specify whether or not Sony components connected via Control A1 cords will turn off when you are using the jog dial (wa). Dimmer...page 51). * Only when the speaker is set to remote (STR-DE945 only) signals sent from the 5.1CH INPUT jacks (page 11). The indicator on -screen...
...adjust the various speaker level parameters (front balance, rear balance, etc.). 30 Location of Parts and Basic Amplifier Operations Front Panel Parts Description qj SET UP button Press to activate the setup mode, then use the... cursor buttons (w;) to activate the equalizer parameters (page 40). Auto Function Specify whether or not Sony components connected via Control A1 cords will turn off when you are using the jog dial (wa). Dimmer...page 51). * Only when the speaker is set to remote (STR-DE945 only) signals sent from the 5.1CH INPUT jacks (page 11). The indicator on -screen...
Operating Instructions
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Reproduces the acoustics of a jazz club. Ideal for sporting events or electric (amplified) music. JAZZ CLUB Reproduces the acoustics of an opera house. Reproduces the feeling of a discotheque/dance club. Be sure to set of virtual rear... of a large rectangular concert hall. ARENA STADIUM Reproduces the acoustics of audio signal being input (Dolby Digital, DTS, Dolby Pro Logic, or standard 2 channel stereo) and performs the proper decoding if necessary. Multi channel surround formats are downmixed to operate the following modes AUTO FORMAT DECODING (Press the A.F.D. Note No...
Reproduces the acoustics of a jazz club. Ideal for sporting events or electric (amplified) music. JAZZ CLUB Reproduces the acoustics of an opera house. Reproduces the feeling of a discotheque/dance club. Be sure to set of virtual rear... of a large rectangular concert hall. ARENA STADIUM Reproduces the acoustics of audio signal being input (Dolby Digital, DTS, Dolby Pro Logic, or standard 2 channel stereo) and performs the proper decoding if necessary. Multi channel surround formats are downmixed to operate the following modes AUTO FORMAT DECODING (Press the A.F.D. Note No...
Operating Instructions
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... to simplify the operation of audio systems composed of separate Sony components. Other Operations 51 RANGE". 3 Turn the jog dial to select "DIMM. Selecting the color of the on-screen display (STR-DE945 only) Select the color of the on cassette decks...supplied with the CONTROL A1 control system. CONTROL A1 connections provide a path for each other recent Sony components. However, when making connections between a Sony CD player, amplifier (receiver), MD deck and cassette deck provide automatic function selection and synchronized recording. You can be compatible with...
... to simplify the operation of audio systems composed of separate Sony components. Other Operations 51 RANGE". 3 Turn the jog dial to select "DIMM. Selecting the color of the on-screen display (STR-DE945 only) Select the color of the on cassette decks...supplied with the CONTROL A1 control system. CONTROL A1 connections provide a path for each other recent Sony components. However, when making connections between a Sony CD player, amplifier (receiver), MD deck and cassette deck provide automatic function selection and synchronized recording. You can be compatible with...
Operating Instructions
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...components to each jack. About the connecting cord Some CONTROL A1 compatible components are connected to the amplifier (or receiver) inputs according to the names on the amplifier (or receiver) to the source component. 2 Set the source component to pause mode (make connections between the...the pause mode, and recording begins shortly thereafter. Other Operations 52 Automatic function selection When you connect a CONTROL A1 compatible Sony amplifier (or receiver) to other than one of each component. Synchronized recording This function lets you want to operate is possible to make ...
...components to each jack. About the connecting cord Some CONTROL A1 compatible components are connected to the amplifier (or receiver) inputs according to the names on the amplifier (or receiver) to the source component. 2 Set the source component to pause mode (make connections between the...the pause mode, and recording begins shortly thereafter. Other Operations 52 Automatic function selection When you connect a CONTROL A1 compatible Sony amplifier (or receiver) to other than one of each component. Synchronized recording This function lets you want to operate is possible to make ...
Operating Instructions
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... mV5)) 4) INPUT SHORT 5) Weighted network, input level Additional Information 55 Amplifier section POWER OUTPUT Models of area code U, CA Rated Power Output at Stereo Mode (8 ohms 20 Hz - 20 kHz, THD 0.09 %) STR-DE945: 110 W + 110 W STR-DE845: 100 W + 100 W Reference Power Output (8 ohms 1 kHz, THD 0.7 %) STR-DE945: FRONT:1) 110 W + 110 W CENTER1): 110 W REAR1): 110 W + 110...
... mV5)) 4) INPUT SHORT 5) Weighted network, input level Additional Information 55 Amplifier section POWER OUTPUT Models of area code U, CA Rated Power Output at Stereo Mode (8 ohms 20 Hz - 20 kHz, THD 0.09 %) STR-DE945: 110 W + 110 W STR-DE845: 100 W + 100 W Reference Power Output (8 ohms 1 kHz, THD 0.7 %) STR-DE945: FRONT:1) 110 W + 110 W CENTER1): 110 W REAR1): 110 W + 110...
Operating Instructions
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...75 ohms C: 0.286 Vp-p 75 ohms General System Tuner section: PLL quartz-locked digital synthesizer system Preamplifier section: Low-noise NF type equalizer Power amplifier section: Pure-complementary SEPP Power requirements Models of area code U, CA 120 V AC, 60 Hz Models of area code CN, SP 220 - ...60 Hz Power consumption Models of area code U STR-DE945: 290 W STR-DE845: 280 W Models of area code CA STR-DE945: 345 VA STR-DE845: 335 VA Models of area code CN, SP STR-DE845: 220 W Models of area code AU STR-DE845: 230 W Models of area code E STR-DE845: 320 W AC outlets Models of area code U,...
...75 ohms C: 0.286 Vp-p 75 ohms General System Tuner section: PLL quartz-locked digital synthesizer system Preamplifier section: Low-noise NF type equalizer Power amplifier section: Pure-complementary SEPP Power requirements Models of area code U, CA 120 V AC, 60 Hz Models of area code CN, SP 220 - ...60 Hz Power consumption Models of area code U STR-DE945: 290 W STR-DE845: 280 W Models of area code CA STR-DE945: 345 VA STR-DE845: 335 VA Models of area code CN, SP STR-DE845: 220 W Models of area code AU STR-DE845: 230 W Models of area code E STR-DE845: 320 W AC outlets Models of area code U,...