Dimensions Diagram
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...Non-metric weights and measurements are approximate. SONY WILL NOT BE RESPONSIBLE FOR INACCURACIES IN THE DESIGN OR MANUFACTURE OF ENCLOSURES . STR-DE345 RM-U303 REMOTE CONTROL DESCRIPTION: Dolby Digital DIMENSIONS Receiver (WHD): 17" x 5 3/4" ...x 12" WEIGHT: Approx 16 lbs FRONT VIEW 17" POWER REQUIREMENTS:120V POWER 60H CONSUMPTION: 250 Watts R FM102.7MHz A3 5 1/4" 5 3/4" 5/8" 1 3/4 " 12 1/4 " SIDE VIEW 12 " 10 1/2" 1 3/4 " 5/8" 1/2" 1" 1 3/4 " 5" 1 7/8 " BACK VIEW FM...
...Non-metric weights and measurements are approximate. SONY WILL NOT BE RESPONSIBLE FOR INACCURACIES IN THE DESIGN OR MANUFACTURE OF ENCLOSURES . STR-DE345 RM-U303 REMOTE CONTROL DESCRIPTION: Dolby Digital DIMENSIONS Receiver (WHD): 17" x 5 3/4" ...x 12" WEIGHT: Approx 16 lbs FRONT VIEW 17" POWER REQUIREMENTS:120V POWER 60H CONSUMPTION: 250 Watts R FM102.7MHz A3 5 1/4" 5 3/4" 5/8" 1 3/4 " 12 1/4 " SIDE VIEW 12 " 10 1/2" 1 3/4 " 5/8" 1/2" 1" 1 3/4 " 5" 1 7/8 " BACK VIEW FM...
Operating Instructions
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... in the text, for making the task easier. In this manual, the STR-DE345 and the remote RM-U304 are for models STR-DE345 and STR-DE245. Quick Reference Guide 26 Indicates hints and tips for example, "STR-DE345 only". Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. For details on page 25 provides...remote RM-PP404 (STR-DE345 only), refer to do the task. Index 23 • The "Remote Button Descriptions" section on the use the controls on the Getting the Most Out of Dolby Pro Logic Surround Sound 16 remote if they have the same or similar names as those on the receiver...
... in the text, for making the task easier. In this manual, the STR-DE345 and the remote RM-U304 are for models STR-DE345 and STR-DE245. Quick Reference Guide 26 Indicates hints and tips for example, "STR-DE345 only". Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. For details on page 25 provides...remote RM-PP404 (STR-DE345 only), refer to do the task. Index 23 • The "Remote Button Descriptions" section on the use the controls on the Getting the Most Out of Dolby Pro Logic Surround Sound 16 remote if they have the same or similar names as those on the receiver...
Operating Instructions
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... with the receiver: • FM wire antenna (1) • AM loop antenna (1) • Remote commander (remote) (1) Model Remote STR-DE345 RM-PP404 STR-DE245 RM-U304 • Size AA (R6) batteries (2) • Operating instructions of the remote RM-PP404 (STR-DE345 only) Inserting batteries into the remote Insert two size... pages specified. Speaker System Hookups (7) Front speaker (L) Video Component Hookups (6) TV monitor (STR-DE345 only) TV tuner DVD player/Dolby Digital decoder Antenna Hookups (5) AM/FM antenna SAT (Satellite receiver) VCR Front speaker (R) ] } } ] When to the...
... with the receiver: • FM wire antenna (1) • AM loop antenna (1) • Remote commander (remote) (1) Model Remote STR-DE345 RM-PP404 STR-DE245 RM-U304 • Size AA (R6) batteries (2) • Operating instructions of the remote RM-PP404 (STR-DE345 only) Inserting batteries into the remote Insert two size... pages specified. Speaker System Hookups (7) Front speaker (L) Video Component Hookups (6) TV monitor (STR-DE345 only) TV tuner DVD player/Dolby Digital decoder Antenna Hookups (5) AM/FM antenna SAT (Satellite receiver) VCR Front speaker (R) ] } } ] When to the...
Operating Instructions
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... level. To watch/listen to turn off the receiver. Using the remote (STR-DE245 only) The remote lets you operate the receiver and the Sony components that you turn down the volume before you play audio portion through the receiver instead of the TV's speaker Use the volume... the component you have: • Connected all components securely and correctly as Dolby Pro Logic Surround and lets you listen with the remote. Receiver Operations 10US Selecting a Component To listen to 9. 1/u (power) MENU LEVEL BASS BOOST indicator MASTER BASS VOLUME BOOST Function buttons BASS...
... level. To watch/listen to turn off the receiver. Using the remote (STR-DE245 only) The remote lets you operate the receiver and the Sony components that you turn down the volume before you play audio portion through the receiver instead of the TV's speaker Use the volume... the component you have: • Connected all components securely and correctly as Dolby Pro Logic Surround and lets you listen with the remote. Receiver Operations 10US Selecting a Component To listen to 9. 1/u (power) MENU LEVEL BASS BOOST indicator MASTER BASS VOLUME BOOST Function buttons BASS...
Operating Instructions
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... factory setting of the TUNER button cannot be changed. These correspond to "Remote Button Descriptions" on . Now you can use . To change them. Changing the factory setting of a function button (STR-DE245 only) If the factory settings of the FUNCTION buttons don't match ...7 VCR (remote control mode VTR 2*) 8 VCR (remote control mode VTR 3*) 9 TV 0 DSS (Digital Satellite System) >10 DVD ENTER VCD player . * Sony VCRs are factoryset as follows: To listen to or watch Radio programs Compact discs (CD) MiniDisc (MD) or Audio tapes TV programs or Satellite receiver VHS Video ...
... factory setting of the TUNER button cannot be changed. These correspond to "Remote Button Descriptions" on . Now you can use . To change them. Changing the factory setting of a function button (STR-DE245 only) If the factory settings of the FUNCTION buttons don't match ...7 VCR (remote control mode VTR 2*) 8 VCR (remote control mode VTR 3*) 9 TV 0 DSS (Digital Satellite System) >10 DVD ENTER VCD player . * Sony VCRs are factoryset as follows: To listen to or watch Radio programs Compact discs (CD) MiniDisc (MD) or Audio tapes TV programs or Satellite receiver VHS Video ...
Operating Instructions
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... for a higher frequency; Receiver Operations 12US Receiving Broadcasts This receiver lets you enter a station's frequency directly by scanning stations (automatic tuning) If you don't know the frequency of the station you want on the remote to enter the frequency. If an FM stereo program is not used in . 2 Press FM/AM to select FM or AM. 3 Press TUNING...
... for a higher frequency; Receiver Operations 12US Receiving Broadcasts This receiver lets you enter a station's frequency directly by scanning stations (automatic tuning) If you don't know the frequency of the station you want on the remote to enter the frequency. If an FM stereo program is not used in . 2 Press FM/AM to select FM or AM. 3 Press TUNING...
Operating Instructions
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... Press SHIFT to store the names. Note If the mains lead is disconnected for a few seconds. to preset other stations. The receiver can store the stations on the remote. You can store a total of the frequency when you will have to name. 2 Press NAME. DISPLAY MENU NAME SHIFT TUNER +/-...PRESET TUNING + or - If "MEMORY" disappears, start again from the receiver's memory, and you tune to delete the name (except TUNER). 13US The last received station is tuned in. 2 Tune in the display instead of 30 FM or AM stations. You can use + or - The characters you ...
... Press SHIFT to store the names. Note If the mains lead is disconnected for a few seconds. to preset other stations. The receiver can store the stations on the remote. You can store a total of the frequency when you will have to name. 2 Press NAME. DISPLAY MENU NAME SHIFT TUNER +/-...PRESET TUNING + or - If "MEMORY" disappears, start again from the receiver's memory, and you tune to delete the name (except TUNER). 13US The last received station is tuned in. 2 Tune in the display instead of 30 FM or AM stations. You can use + or - The characters you ...
Operating Instructions
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...necessary. 4 Start recording on the recording deck and then start playback. SLEEP Press SLEEP on the remote while the power is on a MiniDisc or cassette tape using the receiver. See your MD deck or tape deck if you specify. You can record and edit as shown...receiver, you want to the receiver. Each time you press SLEEP, the time changes as you 've connected all components properly. Function buttons Playback component (program source) Recording component (MD deck, Tape deck, VCR) ç: Audio signal flow c: Video signal flow (STR-DE345 only) Recording on the remote....
...necessary. 4 Start recording on the recording deck and then start playback. SLEEP Press SLEEP on the remote while the power is on a MiniDisc or cassette tape using the receiver. See your MD deck or tape deck if you specify. You can record and edit as shown...receiver, you want to the receiver. Each time you press SLEEP, the time changes as you 've connected all components properly. Function buttons Playback component (program source) Recording component (MD deck, Tape deck, VCR) ç: Audio signal flow c: Video signal flow (STR-DE345 only) Recording on the remote....
Operating Instructions
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...the acoustics of the tuner, the sound fields for AM or FM band and for each program source (Sound Field Link) (STR-DE345 only) Whenever you want appears on the package. (continued)... remote Each time you listen to CD with HALL as the sound field, change to different program source, then return to CD, HALL will be applied again. VIRTUAL DOLBY V (STR-DE345 ...the display. *** STR-DE345 only. SOUND FIELD Sound field ON/OFF indicator CURSOR MODE +/- +/- Select the appropriate sound field as follows: When selecting program source t PRO LOGIC* t C. The receiver memorizes the last ...
...the acoustics of the tuner, the sound fields for AM or FM band and for each program source (Sound Field Link) (STR-DE345 only) Whenever you want appears on the package. (continued)... remote Each time you listen to CD with HALL as the sound field, change to different program source, then return to CD, HALL will be applied again. VIRTUAL DOLBY V (STR-DE345 ...the display. *** STR-DE345 only. SOUND FIELD Sound field ON/OFF indicator CURSOR MODE +/- +/- Select the appropriate sound field as follows: When selecting program source t PRO LOGIC* t C. The receiver memorizes the last ...
Operating Instructions
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"EFFECT 6") appears on the display. 16US Each time you four center modes: Phantom, Normal, Wide and 3 STEREO. SOUND FIELD ON/OFF SET UP TEST TONE CURSOR MODE +/- Each mode is designed for a different speaker configuration. repeatedly to select the ... the speaker system you prefer. MENU SOUND FIELD MODE MENU Selecting the center mode The receiver offers you press +/-, the effect level changes as follows: EFFECT 1 y EFFECT 2 y ... When you use the remote Press CURSOR MODE on the remote repeatedly until "CTR MODE" appears on the display. 3 Press +/- LEVEL +/- Getting the ...
"EFFECT 6") appears on the display. 16US Each time you four center modes: Phantom, Normal, Wide and 3 STEREO. SOUND FIELD ON/OFF SET UP TEST TONE CURSOR MODE +/- Each mode is designed for a different speaker configuration. repeatedly to select the ... the speaker system you prefer. MENU SOUND FIELD MODE MENU Selecting the center mode The receiver offers you press +/-, the effect level changes as follows: EFFECT 1 y EFFECT 2 y ... When you use the remote Press CURSOR MODE on the remote repeatedly until "CTR MODE" appears on the display. 3 Press +/- LEVEL +/- Getting the ...
Operating Instructions
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... speakers have equal performance, you don't have Select So that the volume of -15 dB to +10 dB in 1-dB steps. Front and center 3 STEREO speakers, no center speaker PHANTOM The sound of -15 dB to +10 dB in 1-dB steps. You can select a volume level of the center channel...WIDE The center channel fully reproduces the entire audio spectrum. repeatedly to turn on the display. to adjust the level. 4 Press TEST TONE on the remote to select "DOLBY PL". 2 Press TEST TONE on the receiver. The values for the rear level remain fixed at one time Adjust MASTER VOL on the...
... speakers have equal performance, you don't have Select So that the volume of -15 dB to +10 dB in 1-dB steps. Front and center 3 STEREO speakers, no center speaker PHANTOM The sound of -15 dB to +10 dB in 1-dB steps. You can select a volume level of the center channel...WIDE The center channel fully reproduces the entire audio spectrum. repeatedly to turn on the display. to adjust the level. 4 Press TEST TONE on the remote to select "DOLBY PL". 2 Press TEST TONE on the receiver. The values for the rear level remain fixed at one time Adjust MASTER VOL on the...
Operating Instructions
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...16). / Adjust the speaker volume appropriately (see page 17). / Make sure you select the correct component on the receiver has been activated because of the remote and the receiver. / Replace both batteries in with automatic tuning). No sound or only a very low-level sound is depressed. ...to the 5.1 CH/DVD jacks. Surround effect cannot be tuned in with alcohol. Turn off the receiver, eliminate the short-circuit problem and turn on the receiver. / Place your nearest Sony dealer. The left and right sounds are unbalanced or reversed. / Check that the components are dirty...
...16). / Adjust the speaker volume appropriately (see page 17). / Make sure you select the correct component on the receiver has been activated because of the remote and the receiver. / Replace both batteries in with automatic tuning). No sound or only a very low-level sound is depressed. ...to the 5.1 CH/DVD jacks. Surround effect cannot be tuned in with alcohol. Turn off the receiver, eliminate the short-circuit problem and turn on the receiver. / Place your nearest Sony dealer. The left and right sounds are unbalanced or reversed. / Check that the components are dirty...
Operating Instructions
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...Direct tuning Tuning method to let you to enjoy 5.1 channel surround sound. Early reflection time Time Test tone Signal given out by the receiver for adjusting the speaker volume. The rear speakers output monaural sound. 5.1 CH/DVD These jacks are used to input decoded Dolby Digital...Rear speaker (L) speaker (R) • PHANTOM mode Select PHANTOM mode if you have placed them in quickly. 3 STEREO Rear (L, R) NORMAL/WIDE • In a system without using the numeric buttons on the remote. The test tone will come out as follows: • In a system with a built-in memory of ...
...Direct tuning Tuning method to let you to enjoy 5.1 channel surround sound. Early reflection time Time Test tone Signal given out by the receiver for adjusting the speaker volume. The rear speakers output monaural sound. 5.1 CH/DVD These jacks are used to input decoded Dolby Digital...Rear speaker (L) speaker (R) • PHANTOM mode Select PHANTOM mode if you have placed them in quickly. 3 STEREO Rear (L, R) NORMAL/WIDE • In a system without using the numeric buttons on the remote. The test tone will come out as follows: • In a system with a built-in memory of ...
Operating Instructions
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See Recording E, F, G Editing. See Presetting Surround sound 16, 22 T Test tone 16, 22 3 STEREO mode 16, 22 Troubleshooting 19 Tuning. See Receiving broadcasts U Unpacking 4 V Video component hookups 6 W, X, Y, Z Watching/listening to video programs 10 WIDE mode 16, 22 23US See Recording Effect level 16...source selecting 9 Q Quick reference guide 26 R Rear panel 5, 6, 7, 9, 24 Receiving broadcasts directly 12 using preset stations 13 Recording on a MiniDisc 14 on a tape 14 on a video tape 14 Remote buttons 10, 14, 25 S Scanning preset stations 13 radio stations 12 Selecting a program...
See Recording E, F, G Editing. See Presetting Surround sound 16, 22 T Test tone 16, 22 3 STEREO mode 16, 22 Troubleshooting 19 Tuning. See Receiving broadcasts U Unpacking 4 V Video component hookups 6 W, X, Y, Z Watching/listening to video programs 10 WIDE mode 16, 22 23US See Recording Effect level 16...source selecting 9 Q Quick reference guide 26 R Rear panel 5, 6, 7, 9, 24 Receiving broadcasts directly 12 using preset stations 13 Recording on a MiniDisc 14 on a tape 14 on a video tape 14 Remote buttons 10, 14, 25 S Scanning preset stations 13 radio stations 12 Selecting a program...
Operating Instructions
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... deck/ VCD player/ LD player/ DAT deck 0-9 Receiver Use with multi-disc changer only). MD deck/ DAT deck -/- - JUMP TV Toggles between the previous and the current channels. Note Some Sony equipment cannot be controlled by this remote as shown in record DVD player/ standby). P IN... P* TV Activates the picture-inpicture function. TV/VCR/SAT Selects channel numbers. >10 CD player/ Selects track numbers over MD deck/ 10. Remote Button Descriptions (STR-DE245 only...
... deck/ VCD player/ LD player/ DAT deck 0-9 Receiver Use with multi-disc changer only). MD deck/ DAT deck -/- - JUMP TV Toggles between the previous and the current channels. Note Some Sony equipment cannot be controlled by this remote as shown in record DVD player/ standby). P IN... P* TV Activates the picture-inpicture function. TV/VCR/SAT Selects channel numbers. >10 CD player/ Selects track numbers over MD deck/ 10. Remote Button Descriptions (STR-DE245 only...
Operating Instructions
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... (automatic tuning) Stations Using Pre-programed Sound Fields Example: Scanning FM stations TUNER FM/AM Select FM. - TUNING + To continue scanning. - Quick Reference Guide Receiving Broadcasts Presetting Radio (direct tuning) Stations Example: Receiving FM 102.50 MHz TUNER Example: Presetting a station as A7 TUNER FM/AM Select FM. (on remote) MHz Tune in the station you want. Start playing...
... (automatic tuning) Stations Using Pre-programed Sound Fields Example: Scanning FM stations TUNER FM/AM Select FM. - TUNING + To continue scanning. - Quick Reference Guide Receiving Broadcasts Presetting Radio (direct tuning) Stations Example: Receiving FM 102.50 MHz TUNER Example: Presetting a station as A7 TUNER FM/AM Select FM. (on remote) MHz Tune in the station you want. Start playing...
Operating Instructions
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...Pro Logic Surround 16, 22 center mode 16, 22 Dubbing. See Presetting Surround sound 16, 22 T Test tone 16, 22 3 STEREO mode 16, 22 Troubleshooting 19 Tuning. See Receiving broadcasts U Unpacking 4 V Video component hookups 6 W, X, Y, Z Watching/listening to video programs 10 WIDE mode 16, 22 23US...Program source selecting 9 Q Quick reference guide 26 R Rear panel 5, 6, 7, 9, 24 Receiving broadcasts directly 12 using preset stations 13 Recording on a MiniDisc 14 on a tape 14 on a video tape 14 Remote buttons 10, 14, 25 S Scanning preset stations 13 radio stations 12 Selecting a program ...
...Pro Logic Surround 16, 22 center mode 16, 22 Dubbing. See Presetting Surround sound 16, 22 T Test tone 16, 22 3 STEREO mode 16, 22 Troubleshooting 19 Tuning. See Receiving broadcasts U Unpacking 4 V Video component hookups 6 W, X, Y, Z Watching/listening to video programs 10 WIDE mode 16, 22 23US...Program source selecting 9 Q Quick reference guide 26 R Rear panel 5, 6, 7, 9, 24 Receiving broadcasts directly 12 using preset stations 13 Recording on a MiniDisc 14 on a tape 14 on a video tape 14 Remote buttons 10, 14, 25 S Scanning preset stations 13 radio stations 12 Selecting a program ...
Operating Instructions
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...MD deck/Tape deck/VCR/ DVD player/ VCD player/ LD player/ DAT deck POSITION* TV Changes the position of the small picture. Receiver Scans and selects preset stations. JUMP TV Toggles between the previous and the current channels. DVD player/ MD deck/ VCD player/ LD ... CH +/-* TV Select preset channels for Sony TVs with multi-disc changer only). CH PRESET +/- D. SKIP CD player Skips discs (CD player with the picture-in record DVD player/ standby). Remote Button Descriptions (STR-DE245 only) You can use the remote to VCD player/ enter the value. TV...
...MD deck/Tape deck/VCR/ DVD player/ VCD player/ LD player/ DAT deck POSITION* TV Changes the position of the small picture. Receiver Scans and selects preset stations. JUMP TV Toggles between the previous and the current channels. DVD player/ MD deck/ VCD player/ LD ... CH +/-* TV Select preset channels for Sony TVs with multi-disc changer only). CH PRESET +/- D. SKIP CD player Skips discs (CD player with the picture-in record DVD player/ standby). Remote Button Descriptions (STR-DE245 only) You can use the remote to VCD player/ enter the value. TV...
Operating Instructions
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... Start playing. MEMORY Selecting a Component Example 1: Playing a CD CD Turn on remote) Scanning Preset Stations TUNER VIDEO SOUND FIELD ON/OFF SOUND FIELD - TUNING + Example: Receiving the station number A7 TUNER Example: Watching the video tape of a Dolby Surroundencoded ...Start playing. PRESET - TUNING 10 Display 25 0 (on remote) D. Quick Reference Guide Receiving Broadcasts Presetting Radio (direct tuning) Stations Example: Receiving FM 102.50 MHz TUNER Example: Presetting a station as A7 TUNER FM/AM Select FM. (on remote) MHz Tune in the station you want.
... Start playing. MEMORY Selecting a Component Example 1: Playing a CD CD Turn on remote) Scanning Preset Stations TUNER VIDEO SOUND FIELD ON/OFF SOUND FIELD - TUNING + Example: Receiving the station number A7 TUNER Example: Watching the video tape of a Dolby Surroundencoded ...Start playing. PRESET - TUNING 10 Display 25 0 (on remote) D. Quick Reference Guide Receiving Broadcasts Presetting Radio (direct tuning) Stations Example: Receiving FM 102.50 MHz TUNER Example: Presetting a station as A7 TUNER FM/AM Select FM. (on remote) MHz Tune in the station you want.