Dimensions Diagram
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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 COAXIAL MONITOR AM. ANTENNA CNT... • Park Ridge, New Jersey 07656 • FAX (201) 986 3062 • 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 COAXIAL MONITOR AM. ANTENNA CNT... • Park Ridge, New Jersey 07656 • FAX (201) 986 3062 • b2b.sel.sony.com Features and specifications subject to change without notice. • Non-metric weights and measurements are approximate...
Operating Instructions
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...Started Unpacking 4 Hookup Overview 4 Antenna Hookups 5 Audio Component Hookups 5 Video Component Hookups 6 Speaker System Hookups 7 AC Hookups 9 Before You Use Your Receiver 9 Type of the remote RM-PP404 (STR-DE345 only), refer to do the task. are trademarks of the remote. Quick Reference Guide 26 ...RM-U304. • The following icons are used for models STR-DE345 and STR-DE245. This receiver contains a Dolby Pro Logic Surround decoder. Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. In this manual, the STR-DE345 and the remote RM-U304 are used in this manual: Remote...
...Started Unpacking 4 Hookup Overview 4 Antenna Hookups 5 Audio Component Hookups 5 Video Component Hookups 6 Speaker System Hookups 7 AC Hookups 9 Before You Use Your Receiver 9 Type of the remote RM-PP404 (STR-DE345 only), refer to do the task. are trademarks of the remote. Quick Reference Guide 26 ...RM-U304. • The following icons are used for models STR-DE345 and STR-DE245. This receiver contains a Dolby Pro Logic Surround decoder. Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. In this manual, the STR-DE345 and the remote RM-U304 are used in this manual: Remote...
Operating Instructions
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.... Getting Started Unpacking Check that you want to connect to the receiver on the 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 replace batteries Under normal use a new battery with new...
.... Getting Started Unpacking Check that you want to connect to the receiver on the 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 replace batteries Under normal use a new battery with new...
Operating Instructions
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...Speaker System Hookups" on to an outdoor FM antenna as possible. If you have poor FM reception Use a 75-ohm coaxial cable (not supplied) to connect the receiver to the next section. If you want to use the receiver to listen to the AM loop antenna. Receiver FM outdoor antenna ANTENNA FM...gas pipe. For specific locations of the jacks, see the illustration below . Receiver ANTENNA FM 75Ω COAXIAL AM AM loop antenna If you connect the receiver to receive radio broadcasts with the receiver, complete these connections. If you want to an outdoor antenna, ground it ...
...Speaker System Hookups" on to an outdoor FM antenna as possible. If you have poor FM reception Use a 75-ohm coaxial cable (not supplied) to connect the receiver to the next section. If you want to use the receiver to listen to the AM loop antenna. Receiver FM outdoor antenna ANTENNA FM...gas pipe. For specific locations of the jacks, see the illustration below . Receiver ANTENNA FM 75Ω COAXIAL AM AM loop antenna If you connect the receiver to receive radio broadcasts with the receiver, complete these connections. If you want to an outdoor antenna, ground it ...
Operating Instructions
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... Dolby Digital soundtracks through the speakers connected to + and - to connect your speakers as shown below . Adding center and rear speakers will increase bass response. Speaker cord (not supplied) (1 for the 5.1 CH VIDEO IN jack) (STR-DE345 only) Yellow Yellow You can amplify a decoded Dolby Digital soundtrack with the following connections. Receiver 5.1 CH/DVD FRONT REAR L CENTER...
... Dolby Digital soundtracks through the speakers connected to + and - to connect your speakers as shown below . Adding center and rear speakers will increase bass response. Speaker cord (not supplied) (1 for the 5.1 CH VIDEO IN jack) (STR-DE345 only) Yellow Yellow You can amplify a decoded Dolby Digital soundtrack with the following connections. Receiver 5.1 CH/DVD FRONT REAR L CENTER...
Operating Instructions
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... or a test tone is output individually from a speaker other component. To prevent this happens, check the speaker connection again. Getting Started Hookups Front Speakers Front speaker (R) Receiver SPEAKERS FRONT RL Front speaker (L) Rear and center speakers Rear speaker (R) Receiver SPEAKERS REAR CENTER R L Rear speaker Center speaker (L) To avoid short-circuiting the speakers Short-circuiting of the speakers may be sure to press the 5.1 CH/DVD...
... or a test tone is output individually from a speaker other component. To prevent this happens, check the speaker connection again. Getting Started Hookups Front Speakers Front speaker (R) Receiver SPEAKERS FRONT RL Front speaker (L) Rear and center speakers Rear speaker (R) Receiver SPEAKERS REAR CENTER R L Rear speaker Center speaker (L) To avoid short-circuiting the speakers Short-circuiting of the speakers may be sure to press the 5.1 CH/DVD...
Operating Instructions
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...line voltage. MUTING 2 Press ?/1 (power) for each program source and preset station is set to the appropriate positions. 1 Turn off the receiver. "INITIAL" appears in the display and the items including the following indicator. • Press MUTING if the MUTING indicator turns on. •... for more than 4 seconds. If not, set the display at any of four levels of brightness. 9US Before you have: • Set the SPEAKERS button to a wall outlet. VOLTAGE SELECTOR (except Singapore, Malaysia, Canada and Australia models) , to a wall outlet Where do the procedure below: ...
...line voltage. MUTING 2 Press ?/1 (power) for each program source and preset station is set to the appropriate positions. 1 Turn off the receiver. "INITIAL" appears in the display and the items including the following indicator. • Press MUTING if the MUTING indicator turns on. •... for more than 4 seconds. If not, set the display at any of four levels of brightness. 9US Before you have: • Set the SPEAKERS button to a wall outlet. VOLTAGE SELECTOR (except Singapore, Malaysia, Canada and Australia models) , to a wall outlet Where do the procedure below: ...
Operating Instructions
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... jack and set the TV's video input to match your TV's speaker. Receiver Operations 10US Selecting a Component To listen to or watch a connected ...LEVEL BASS BOOST indicator MASTER BASS VOLUME BOOST Function buttons BASS TREBLE +/- Using the remote (STR-DE245 only) The remote lets you turn on pages 5 to video programs When you take...receiver, see "Receiving Broadcasts" on the receiver. Before you begin, make sure you have: • Connected all components securely and correctly as indicated on the receiver, the volume remains at the level you operate the receiver and the Sony...
... jack and set the TV's video input to match your TV's speaker. Receiver Operations 10US Selecting a Component To listen to or watch a connected ...LEVEL BASS BOOST indicator MASTER BASS VOLUME BOOST Function buttons BASS TREBLE +/- Using the remote (STR-DE245 only) The remote lets you turn on pages 5 to video programs When you take...receiver, see "Receiving Broadcasts" on the receiver. Before you begin, make sure you have: • Connected all components securely and correctly as indicated on the receiver, the volume remains at the level you operate the receiver and the Sony...
Operating Instructions
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... FM MODE when an FM stereo broadcast is distorted The STEREO indicator flashes. If you 've entered the right frequency. Press FM MODE to change to 10 kHz intervals (except Singapore, Malaysia and Australia models) see "Receiving broadcasts by using the numeric buttons on page 5. • Set the SPEAKERS button to the closest covered value. TUNER FM/AM FM...
... FM MODE when an FM stereo broadcast is distorted The STEREO indicator flashes. If you 've entered the right frequency. Press FM MODE to change to 10 kHz intervals (except Singapore, Malaysia and Australia models) see "Receiving broadcasts by using the numeric buttons on page 5. • Set the SPEAKERS button to the closest covered value. TUNER FM/AM FM...
Operating Instructions
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... play. The receiver memorizes the last sound field selected for all the preset stations are memorized separately. MUSIC HALL Reproduces 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 ... C. V SURR** Uses front speakers and center speaker to create surround sound effects. SOUND FIELD MODE +/- SUR SOUND FIELD MODE 1 Press SOUND FIELD ON/OFF to the type of a movie theater. Good for soft acoustic sounds. * "DOLBY PL" appears in the display. *** STR-DE345 only. To turn on the ...
... play. The receiver memorizes the last sound field selected for all the preset stations are memorized separately. MUSIC HALL Reproduces 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 ... C. V SURR** Uses front speakers and center speaker to create surround sound effects. SOUND FIELD MODE +/- SUR SOUND FIELD MODE 1 Press SOUND FIELD ON/OFF to the type of a movie theater. Good for soft acoustic sounds. * "DOLBY PL" appears in the display. *** STR-DE345 only. To turn on the ...
Operating Instructions
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.... Each time you prefer. LEVEL +/- MENU SOUND FIELD MODE MENU Selecting the center mode The receiver offers you have at least one additional pair of speakers and/or one center speaker to select the Dolby surround sound field (PRO LOGIC or C.STUDIO mode). 3 Press SET UP. 4 Press MENU ...the following adjustments. This control lets you must have . Note that best suits your speaker's system configuration: 1 Press SOUND FIELD ON/OFF to the speaker system you four center modes: Phantom, Normal, Wide and 3 STEREO. The effect level ("EFFECT 1" ... SOUND FIELD ON/OFF SET UP TEST TONE ...
.... Each time you prefer. LEVEL +/- MENU SOUND FIELD MODE MENU Selecting the center mode The receiver offers you have at least one additional pair of speakers and/or one center speaker to select the Dolby surround sound field (PRO LOGIC or C.STUDIO mode). 3 Press SET UP. 4 Press MENU ...the following adjustments. This control lets you must have . Note that best suits your speaker's system configuration: 1 Press SOUND FIELD ON/OFF to the speaker system you four center modes: Phantom, Normal, Wide and 3 STEREO. The effect level ("EFFECT 1" ... SOUND FIELD ON/OFF SET UP TEST TONE ...
Operating Instructions
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... sound of the center channel is preset from the front speakers (because a small speaker cannot produce enough bass). Front and center 3 STEREO speakers, no center speaker PHANTOM The sound of your main listening position. • Press MENU < or > to initial setting • Turn off the receiver. • Hold down SOUND FIELD ON/OFF and then press...
... sound of the center channel is preset from the front speakers (because a small speaker cannot produce enough bass). Front and center 3 STEREO speakers, no center speaker PHANTOM The sound of your main listening position. • Press MENU < or > to initial setting • Turn off the receiver. • Hold down SOUND FIELD ON/OFF and then press...
Operating Instructions
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...STEREO, NORMAL or WIDE (see page 16) r r r No sound r r r From the front and the rear speakers alternately Adjustable parameters for each sound field when using a test tone as "DELAY S", "DELAY M" or "DELAY L". The test tone output in the display. 3 Press +/- MODE -- Note To adjust the speaker volume using 5.1 CH/DVD (STR-DE345... only) Sound field mode Off On Type -- STUDIO VIRTUAL DOLBY V (STR-DE345 only) MUSIC HALL Parameters EFFECT REAR CENTER SUB WOOFER Test tone ...
...STEREO, NORMAL or WIDE (see page 16) r r r No sound r r r From the front and the rear speakers alternately Adjustable parameters for each sound field when using a test tone as "DELAY S", "DELAY M" or "DELAY L". The test tone output in the display. 3 Press +/- MODE -- Note To adjust the speaker volume using 5.1 CH/DVD (STR-DE345... only) Sound field mode Off On Type -- STUDIO VIRTUAL DOLBY V (STR-DE345 only) MUSIC HALL Parameters EFFECT REAR CENTER SUB WOOFER Test tone ...
Operating Instructions
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...stations (see page 17). Should any of the following difficulties while using the receiver, use this troubleshooting guide to help you turn on the sound field function. / Make sure that the speakers and components are connected securely. / Make sure you select the correct component ...Information Troubleshooting If you experience any problem persist, consult your nearest Sony dealer. The left and right sounds are away from the center speaker. / Select the appropriate center mode (see page 16). / Adjust the speaker volume appropriately (see page 13). Wipe them with a cloth slightly...
...stations (see page 17). Should any of the following difficulties while using the receiver, use this troubleshooting guide to help you turn on the sound field function. / Make sure that the speakers and components are connected securely. / Make sure you select the correct component ...Information Troubleshooting If you experience any problem persist, consult your nearest Sony dealer. The left and right sounds are away from the center speaker. / Select the appropriate center mode (see page 16). / Adjust the speaker volume appropriately (see page 13). Wipe them with a cloth slightly...
Operating Instructions
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... decoder or a DVD player with a center speaker (NORMAL/WIDE/3 STEREO modes) The test tone is stored in quickly. 3 STEREO Rear (L, R) NORMAL/WIDE • In a system without using the numeric buttons on the remote. Early reflection time Time Test tone Signal given out by the receiver for adjusting the speaker volume. Use these three sound elements...
... decoder or a DVD player with a center speaker (NORMAL/WIDE/3 STEREO modes) The test tone is stored in quickly. 3 STEREO Rear (L, R) NORMAL/WIDE • In a system without using the numeric buttons on the remote. Early reflection time Time Test tone Signal given out by the receiver for adjusting the speaker volume. Use these three sound elements...
Operating Instructions
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...Adjusting delay time 18, 22 effect level 16 speaker volume 17 tone 10 volume 10 Antenna hookups 5 Audio component hookups 5 Automatic tuning 12 C Center mode 16, 22 NORMAL mode 16, 22 PHANTOM mode 16, 22 3 STEREO mode 16, 22 WIDE mode 16, 22... Dubbing. See Recording E, F, G Editing. 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 H, I, J, K, L, M Hookups AC power cord 9 antennas 5 audio components 5 overview 4 speakers 7 video component 6 N, O Naming preset station ...
...Adjusting delay time 18, 22 effect level 16 speaker volume 17 tone 10 volume 10 Antenna hookups 5 Audio component hookups 5 Automatic tuning 12 C Center mode 16, 22 NORMAL mode 16, 22 PHANTOM mode 16, 22 3 STEREO mode 16, 22 WIDE mode 16, 22... Dubbing. See Recording E, F, G Editing. 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 H, I, J, K, L, M Hookups AC power cord 9 antennas 5 audio components 5 overview 4 speakers 7 video component 6 N, O Naming preset station ...
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... 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 E, F, G Editing. See Recording Effect level 16 H, I, J, K, L, M Hookups AC power cord 9 antennas 5 audio components 5 overview 4 speakers 7 video component 6 N, O Naming preset station...
... 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 E, F, G Editing. See Recording Effect level 16 H, I, J, K, L, M Hookups AC power cord 9 antennas 5 audio components 5 overview 4 speakers 7 video component 6 N, O Naming preset station...