Dimensions Diagram
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... • b2b.sel.sony.com Features and specifications subject to change without notice. • Non-metric weights and measurements are approximate. 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...
... • b2b.sel.sony.com Features and specifications subject to change without notice. • Non-metric weights and measurements are approximate. 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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... on top of the receiver. • The receiver is not disconnected from the wall outlet. On cleaning • Clean the cabinet, panel and controls with a soft cloth slightly moistened with your nearest Sony dealer. 2US As an ENERGY STAR® partner, Sony Corporation has determined that ...the operating voltage is a U.S. Do not use the receiver for energy efficiency. never pull the cord. • Should the AC ...
... on top of the receiver. • The receiver is not disconnected from the wall outlet. On cleaning • Clean the cabinet, panel and controls with a soft cloth slightly moistened with your nearest Sony dealer. 2US As an ENERGY STAR® partner, Sony Corporation has determined that ...the operating voltage is a U.S. Do not use the receiver for energy efficiency. never pull the cord. • Should the AC ...
Operating Instructions
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...used in this manual are for example, "STR-DE345 only". For details on the use the controls on the Getting the Most Out of differences Model DE345 Feature 5.1 CH (VIDEO IN) • VIDEO MONITOR • DE245 Receiver Operations Selecting a Component 10 Receiving Broadcasts 12 Presetting Radio Stations 13 Recording 14...Sound 16 remote if they have the same or similar names as those on the receiver. Any difference in operation is supplied on page 25 provides an overview of the remote RM-PP404 (STR-DE345 only), refer to do the task. Choosing a Sound Field 15 You can use...
...used in this manual are for example, "STR-DE345 only". For details on the use the controls on the Getting the Most Out of differences Model DE345 Feature 5.1 CH (VIDEO IN) • VIDEO MONITOR • DE245 Receiver Operations Selecting a Component 10 Receiving Broadcasts 12 Presetting Radio Stations 13 Recording 14...Sound 16 remote if they have the same or similar names as those on the receiver. Any difference in operation is supplied on page 25 provides an overview of the remote RM-PP404 (STR-DE345 only), refer to do the task. Choosing a Sound Field 15 You can use...
Operating Instructions
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... specified. Notes • Do not leave the remote in accordance 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...the battery compartment. 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 appropriate jacks on page 24.
... specified. Notes • Do not leave the remote in accordance 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...the battery compartment. 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 appropriate jacks on page 24.
Operating Instructions
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... to the following pages. What antennas will I need ? • FM wire antenna (supplied) (1) • AM loop antenna (supplied) (1) Hookups FM wire antenna After connecting the wire antenna, keep it horizontal. Receiver FM outdoor antenna ANTENNA FM 75Ω COAXIAL Ground wire AM (not supplied) to ground Audio Component...AM reception Connect a 20 to 50 ft. (6 to 15-meter) insulated wire (not supplied) to connect other components, go next? Receiver ANTENNA FM 75Ω COAXIAL AM AM loop antenna If you want to the AM antenna terminal in the left column. Where do not connect ...
... to the following pages. What antennas will I need ? • FM wire antenna (supplied) (1) • AM loop antenna (supplied) (1) Hookups FM wire antenna After connecting the wire antenna, keep it horizontal. Receiver FM outdoor antenna ANTENNA FM 75Ω COAXIAL Ground wire AM (not supplied) to ground Audio Component...AM reception Connect a 20 to 50 ft. (6 to 15-meter) insulated wire (not supplied) to connect other components, go next? Receiver ANTENNA FM 75Ω COAXIAL AM AM loop antenna If you want to the AM antenna terminal in the left column. Where do not connect ...
Operating Instructions
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...flow. For specific locations of the jacks, see the illustration below. 5.1 CH (VIDEO IN) ((SSTTRR--DDEE334455 oonnllyy)) TV/SAT MONITOR (STR-DE345 only) Receiver VIDEO VIDEO OUT VIDEO IN AUDIO OUT AUDIO IN L R VCR OUTPUT INPUT VIDEO VIDEO AUDIO AUDIO L R 5.1 CH/DVD VIDEO ... connecting a recording component such as a cassette deck (to the receiver. TV/SAT Receiver TV/SAT VIDEO IN TV tuner or Satellite receiver OUTPUT VIDEO AUDIO IN L R AUDIO L R * STR-DE345 only MONITOR (STR-DE345 only) Receiver MONITOR VIDEO OUT TV monitor INPUT VIDEO Overview This section describes how...
...flow. For specific locations of the jacks, see the illustration below. 5.1 CH (VIDEO IN) ((SSTTRR--DDEE334455 oonnllyy)) TV/SAT MONITOR (STR-DE345 only) Receiver VIDEO VIDEO OUT VIDEO IN AUDIO OUT AUDIO IN L R VCR OUTPUT INPUT VIDEO VIDEO AUDIO AUDIO L R 5.1 CH/DVD VIDEO ... connecting a recording component such as a cassette deck (to the receiver. TV/SAT Receiver TV/SAT VIDEO IN TV tuner or Satellite receiver OUTPUT VIDEO AUDIO IN L R AUDIO L R * STR-DE345 only MONITOR (STR-DE345 only) Receiver MONITOR VIDEO OUT TV monitor INPUT VIDEO Overview This section describes how...
Operating Instructions
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... Speaker cord (not supplied) (1 for the 5.1 CH VIDEO IN jack) (STR-DE345 only) Yellow Yellow You can play decoded Dolby Digital soundtracks through the speakers connected to + and - to the receiver. SPEAKERS REAR SPEAKERS FRONT SUB WOOFER SPEAKERS CENTER For optimum surround sound effect, ...place your speakers to -. VIDEO * STR-DE345 only Where do I go next? Receiver 5.1 CH/DVD FRONT REAR L CENTER Dolby Digital decoder, etc. Adding center and rear speakers will lack bass. (continued...
... Speaker cord (not supplied) (1 for the 5.1 CH VIDEO IN jack) (STR-DE345 only) Yellow Yellow You can play decoded Dolby Digital soundtracks through the speakers connected to + and - to the receiver. SPEAKERS REAR SPEAKERS FRONT SUB WOOFER SPEAKERS CENTER For optimum surround sound effect, ...place your speakers to -. VIDEO * STR-DE345 only Where do I go next? Receiver 5.1 CH/DVD FRONT REAR L CENTER Dolby Digital decoder, etc. Adding center and rear speakers will lack bass. (continued...
Operating Instructions
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...speaker volume", on page 17. Where do I go to "AC Hookups" on next page. If you set the SPEAKERS button to ON. Active woofer Receiver SUB WOOFER AUDIO OUT Active Woofer INPUT Note Do not connect any other component. Stripped cords are connected correctly. If this , make sure to take...short-circuiting the speakers Short-circuiting of the speakers may be sure to press the 5.1 CH/DVD button and turn off sound field on the receiver before outputting a test tone so that the tone is output individually from a speaker other than the one of them to the SPEAKERS CENTER terminals...
...speaker volume", on page 17. Where do I go to "AC Hookups" on next page. If you set the SPEAKERS button to ON. Active woofer Receiver SUB WOOFER AUDIO OUT Active Woofer INPUT Note Do not connect any other component. Stripped cords are connected correctly. If this , make sure to take...short-circuiting the speakers Short-circuiting of the speakers may be sure to press the 5.1 CH/DVD button and turn off sound field on the receiver before outputting a test tone so that the tone is output individually from a speaker other than the one of them to the SPEAKERS CENTER terminals...
Operating Instructions
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... the correct position using a screwdriver before connecting the AC power cord to a wall outlet. 120 V 240 V 220 V Before You Use Your Receiver Before turning on . • Press DIMMER repeatedly to their factory settings. • All index names (of the player is cleared. "INITIAL" ...wall outlet Where do the procedure below: ?/1 (power) DIMMER Connecting the AC power cord Connect the AC power cord from this receiver and from your receiver for each program source and preset station is set to a wall outlet. Getting Started AC Hookups Setting the voltage selector (except...
... the correct position using a screwdriver before connecting the AC power cord to a wall outlet. 120 V 240 V 220 V Before You Use Your Receiver Before turning on . • Press DIMMER repeatedly to their factory settings. • All index names (of the player is cleared. "INITIAL" ...wall outlet Where do the procedure below: ?/1 (power) DIMMER Connecting the AC power cord Connect the AC power cord from this receiver and from your receiver for each program source and preset station is set to a wall outlet. Getting Started AC Hookups Setting the voltage selector (except...
Operating Instructions
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Every time you operate the receiver and the Sony components that you turn MASTER VOLUME, the display changes as indicated on the receiver. 2 Press a function button to select the component you turn off the receiver. Using the remote (STR-DE245 only) The remote lets you turn down the volume before you start so you turn off...
Every time you operate the receiver and the Sony components that you turn MASTER VOLUME, the display changes as indicated on the receiver. 2 Press a function button to select the component you turn off the receiver. Using the remote (STR-DE245 only) The remote lets you turn down the volume before you start so you turn off...
Operating Instructions
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... 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 tapes (VTR-3 mode) DVD player/ Dolby Digital decoder ... corresponding button of the component you can use . MASTER VOL - 11US Receiver Operations 1 Press one of the Function buttons to select the component you ..., 1 - CD player). The receiver and the selected component turn on Press the power switch on . Changing ...
... 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 tapes (VTR-3 mode) DVD player/ Dolby Digital decoder ... corresponding button of the component you can use . MASTER VOL - 11US Receiver Operations 1 Press one of the Function buttons to select the component you ..., 1 - CD player). The receiver and the selected component turn on Press the power switch on . Changing ...
Operating Instructions
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.... If you don't know the frequency of the band, the receiver automatically jumps to 5. Receiver Operations 12US Receiving Broadcasts This receiver lets you want on the remote. If the STEREO indicator remains off Press FM MODE when an FM stereo broadcast is received. When you want, see page 20] Receiving broadcasts by using the numeric buttons on the remote (direct...
.... If you don't know the frequency of the band, the receiver automatically jumps to 5. Receiver Operations 12US Receiving Broadcasts This receiver lets you want on the remote. If the STEREO indicator remains off Press FM MODE when an FM stereo broadcast is received. When you want, see page 20] Receiving broadcasts by using the numeric buttons on the remote (direct...
Operating Instructions
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..."C" appears in the station preset as A7, select A and then press 7. Tuning preset stations (preset tuning) You can store a total of 30 FM or AM stations. For example, to tune in the display. You can store names (index names), up to 8 characters long, for your preset ... week, the preset stations will be cleared from step 3. 5 Select a preset number by scanning the preset stations. 1 Press TUNER. The last received station is disconnected for program sources. PRESET TUNING +/- ENTER MEMORY 1 Press TUNER. To change a preset station Preset a new station on the remote...
..."C" appears in the station preset as A7, select A and then press 7. Tuning preset stations (preset tuning) You can store a total of 30 FM or AM stations. For example, to tune in the display. You can store names (index names), up to 8 characters long, for your preset ... week, the preset stations will be cleared from step 3. 5 Select a preset number by scanning the preset stations. 1 Press TUNER. The last received station is disconnected for program sources. PRESET TUNING +/- ENTER MEMORY 1 Press TUNER. To change a preset station Preset a new station on the remote...
Operating Instructions
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... component (MD deck, Tape deck, VCR) ç: Audio signal flow c: Video signal flow (STR-DE345 only) Recording on a MiniDisc or audio tape You can check the time remaining before the receiver turns off automatically at a time you want to start adding different sound, press another function button ... buttons to select the program source. 2 Set the component to connect playback and recording components directly: once you select a program source on the receiver, you can replace audio while editing a video tape At the point you specify. Before you begin, make sure you specify the time. n...
... component (MD deck, Tape deck, VCR) ç: Audio signal flow c: Video signal flow (STR-DE345 only) Recording on a MiniDisc or audio tape You can check the time remaining before the receiver turns off automatically at a time you want to start adding different sound, press another function button ... buttons to select the program source. 2 Set the component to connect playback and recording components directly: once you select a program source on the receiver, you can replace audio while editing a video tape At the point you specify. Before you begin, make sure you specify the time. n...
Operating Instructions
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...5.1 CH/DVD C. To turn on the sound field. The receiver memorizes the last sound field selected for all the preset stations are memorized separately. The sound field indicator lights up. 2 Press SOUND FIELD MODE +/- VIRTUAL DOLBY V (STR-DE345 only) Uses front speakers to create surround sound effects. When ...the pre-programed sound field according to the type of the tuner, the sound fields for AM or FM band and for each program source (Sound Field Link) (STR-DE345 only) Whenever you select a program source, the sound field that was last applied is automatically applied again...
...5.1 CH/DVD C. To turn on the sound field. The receiver memorizes the last sound field selected for all the preset stations are memorized separately. The sound field indicator lights up. 2 Press SOUND FIELD MODE +/- VIRTUAL DOLBY V (STR-DE345 only) Uses front speakers to create surround sound effects. When ...the pre-programed sound field according to the type of the tuner, the sound fields for AM or FM band and for each program source (Sound Field Link) (STR-DE345 only) Whenever you select a program source, the sound field that was last applied is automatically applied again...
Operating Instructions
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... field. 2 Press SOUND FIELD MODE +/- SOUND FIELD ON/OFF SET UP TEST TONE CURSOR MODE +/- MENU SOUND FIELD MODE MENU Selecting the center mode The receiver offers you use the remote Press CURSOR MODE on the remote repeatedly until "CTR MODE" appears on the display. 3 Press +/- When you four center modes...
... field. 2 Press SOUND FIELD MODE +/- SOUND FIELD ON/OFF SET UP TEST TONE CURSOR MODE +/- MENU SOUND FIELD MODE MENU Selecting the center mode The receiver offers you use the remote Press CURSOR MODE on the remote repeatedly until "CTR MODE" appears on the display. 3 Press +/- When you four center modes...
Operating Instructions
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...the test tone from each speaker sounds the same when you are in your main listening position. • Press MENU < or > to turn off the receiver. • Hold down SOUND FIELD ON/OFF and then press ?/1 (power). Using Surround Sound You can reset all sound field settings to sound field off... remote lets you want appears on the remote: • Press MENU < or > repeatedly to +10 dB in the actual output level. Front and center 3 STEREO speakers, no center speaker PHANTOM The sound of test tone from your speakers to hear the difference in 1-dB steps. You can also adjust the...
...the test tone from each speaker sounds the same when you are in your main listening position. • Press MENU < or > to turn off the receiver. • Hold down SOUND FIELD ON/OFF and then press ?/1 (power). Using Surround Sound You can reset all sound field settings to sound field off... remote lets you want appears on the remote: • Press MENU < or > repeatedly to +10 dB in the actual output level. Front and center 3 STEREO speakers, no center speaker PHANTOM The sound of test tone from your speakers to hear the difference in 1-dB steps. You can also adjust the...
Operating Instructions
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...Check that the speakers and components are connected securely. / Check that the antennas are connected securely. / Make sure you select the correct component on the receiver. / Make sure you set the SPEAKERS button to the antenna ground terminal. / The plugs and jacks are weak. / Make sure you select the ...circuit ("PROTECT" flashes). Preset the stations (see page 17). Additional Information Additional Information Troubleshooting If you experience any problem persist, consult your nearest Sony dealer. Radio stations cannot be obtained. / Make sure you turn on the power again.
...Check that the speakers and components are connected securely. / Check that the antennas are connected securely. / Make sure you select the correct component on the receiver. / Make sure you set the SPEAKERS button to the antenna ground terminal. / The plugs and jacks are weak. / Make sure you select the ...circuit ("PROTECT" flashes). Preset the stations (see page 17). Additional Information Additional Information Troubleshooting If you experience any problem persist, consult your nearest Sony dealer. Radio stations cannot be obtained. / Make sure you turn on the power again.
Operating Instructions
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...receiver and press ?/1 (power) for more than 0.09% total harmonic distortion) STR-DE345: 100 W + 100 W Australia, Singapore and Malaysia models: (8 ohms at 1 kHz, THD 0.7%) STR-DE345: 100 W + 100 W STR-DE245: 50 W + 50 W Other countries: (8 ohms at 1 kHz, THD 0.7%) STR-DE345: 100 W + 100 W STR-DE245: 50 W + 50 W Reference Power Canada model: Output (8 ohms at 1 kHz, THD 0.7%) Front: STR-DE345: 100 W/ch Center: STR-DE345... ±6 dB at 100 Hz and 10 kHz Tuner section FM stereo, FM/AM superheterodyne tuner FM tuner section Tuning range 87.5 - 108.0 MHz Antenna terminals 75 ohms,...
...receiver and press ?/1 (power) for more than 0.09% total harmonic distortion) STR-DE345: 100 W + 100 W Australia, Singapore and Malaysia models: (8 ohms at 1 kHz, THD 0.7%) STR-DE345: 100 W + 100 W STR-DE245: 50 W + 50 W Other countries: (8 ohms at 1 kHz, THD 0.7%) STR-DE345: 100 W + 100 W STR-DE245: 50 W + 50 W Reference Power Canada model: Output (8 ohms at 1 kHz, THD 0.7%) Front: STR-DE345: 100 W/ch Center: STR-DE345... ±6 dB at 100 Hz and 10 kHz Tuner section FM stereo, FM/AM superheterodyne tuner FM tuner section Tuning range 87.5 - 108.0 MHz Antenna terminals 75 ohms,...
Operating Instructions
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.... 5.1 CH/DVD These jacks are heard. Front speaker (L) Front speaker (R) Rear speaker (L) Rear speaker (R) • 3 STEREO mode Select 3 STEREO mode if you experience some of decoding Dolby Surround, Dolby Pro Logic Surround produces four channels from the front speakers. To obtain the...that is assigned its own preset number, which lets you directly enter a station's frequency using rear speakers. The sound of the receiver. Preset station A radio broadcasting station that you have one of the following four center modes according to your listening position, and ...
.... 5.1 CH/DVD These jacks are heard. Front speaker (L) Front speaker (R) Rear speaker (L) Rear speaker (R) • 3 STEREO mode Select 3 STEREO mode if you experience some of decoding Dolby Surround, Dolby Pro Logic Surround produces four channels from the front speakers. To obtain the...that is assigned its own preset number, which lets you directly enter a station's frequency using rear speakers. The sound of the receiver. Preset station A radio broadcasting station that you have one of the following four center modes according to your listening position, and ...