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 FRONT REAR SUB WOOFER CD 5.1 INPUTS VIDEO IN VIDEO IN...
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 FRONT REAR SUB WOOFER CD 5.1 INPUTS VIDEO IN VIDEO IN...
Operating Instructions
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...same or similar names as those on the receiver. This receiver contains a Dolby Pro Logic Surround decoder. "Dolby", "Pro Logic" and the double-D symbol ; Quick Reference Guide 26 Indicates hints and tips for models STR-DE345 and STR-DE245. Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories..... Getting 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. Getting Started About This Manual TABLE OF CONTENTS The instructions in this manual...
...same or similar names as those on the receiver. This receiver contains a Dolby Pro Logic Surround decoder. "Dolby", "Pro Logic" and the double-D symbol ; Quick Reference Guide 26 Indicates hints and tips for models STR-DE345 and STR-DE245. Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories..... Getting 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. Getting Started About This Manual TABLE OF CONTENTS The instructions in this manual...
Operating Instructions
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Follow the hookup procedures for the components that you received the following audio/video components. 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, the batteries should last for an...
Follow the hookup procedures for the components that you received the following audio/video components. 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, the batteries should last for an...
Operating Instructions
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...extend the wire outdoors and keep it against lightning as shown below. For specific locations of the terminals, see the illustration below . Receiver ANTENNA FM 75Ω COAXIAL AM AM loop antenna If you have poor AM reception Connect a 20 to 50 ft. (6 to 15-...Speaker System Hookups" on to an outdoor antenna, ground it as horizontal as an amplifier, complete these connections first, then go to a gas pipe. Connecting a ground wire If you want to the AM loop antenna. If you have poor FM reception Use a 75-ohm coaxial cable (not supplied) to connect the receiver...
...extend the wire outdoors and keep it against lightning as shown below. For specific locations of the terminals, see the illustration below . Receiver ANTENNA FM 75Ω COAXIAL AM AM loop antenna If you have poor AM reception Connect a 20 to 50 ft. (6 to 15-...Speaker System Hookups" on to an outdoor antenna, ground it as horizontal as an amplifier, complete these connections first, then go to a gas pipe. Connecting a ground wire If you want to the AM loop antenna. If you have poor FM reception Use a 75-ohm coaxial cable (not supplied) to connect the receiver...
Operating Instructions
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For specific locations of the cord about 2/3 inch (15 mm). SPEAKERS REAR SPEAKERS FRONT SUB WOOFER SPEAKERS CENTER For optimum surround sound effect, place your speakers to + and - VIDEO * STR-DE345 only Where do I go next? Go on the components: + to the receiver. Be sure to match the speaker cord to the appropriate terminal on to the next section...
For specific locations of the cord about 2/3 inch (15 mm). SPEAKERS REAR SPEAKERS FRONT SUB WOOFER SPEAKERS CENTER For optimum surround sound effect, place your speakers to + and - VIDEO * STR-DE345 only Where do I go next? Go on the components: + to the receiver. Be sure to match the speaker cord to the appropriate terminal on to the next section...
Operating Instructions
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... to press the 5.1 CH/DVD button and turn off sound field on next page. 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 take the following precautions when connecting the...
... to press the 5.1 CH/DVD button and turn off sound field on next page. 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 take the following precautions when connecting the...
Operating Instructions
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... before connecting the AC power cord to a wall outlet. 120 V 240 V 220 V Before You Use Your Receiver Before turning on the receiver, make sure that you have: • Set the SPEAKERS button to their factory settings. • The sound field memorized for each program source and preset station is set... the display at any of four levels of brightness. 9US Before you want to clear the receiver's memory, do I go to the ...
... before connecting the AC power cord to a wall outlet. 120 V 240 V 220 V Before You Use Your Receiver Before turning on the receiver, make sure that you have: • Set the SPEAKERS button to their factory settings. • The sound field memorized for each program source and preset station is set... the display at any of four levels of brightness. 9US Before you want to clear the receiver's memory, do I go to the ...
Operating Instructions
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... this receiver, see "Receiving Broadcasts" on the TV. to OFF. When you operate the receiver and the Sony components that you turn down the volume before you start playing. To watch a connected component, first select the function on the receiver. to match your receiver. Using the remote (STR-DE245 ... indicator MASTER BASS VOLUME BOOST Function buttons BASS TREBLE +/- Before you begin, make sure you can select a tone level of the TV's speaker Use the volume control on page 12. 4 Turn MASTER VOLUME to it. ?/1 Function buttons y VOL 30 y VOL MAX To adjust ...
... this receiver, see "Receiving Broadcasts" on the TV. to OFF. When you operate the receiver and the Sony components that you turn down the volume before you start playing. To watch a connected component, first select the function on the receiver. to match your receiver. Using the remote (STR-DE245 ... indicator MASTER BASS VOLUME BOOST Function buttons BASS TREBLE +/- Before you begin, make sure you can select a tone level of the TV's speaker Use the volume control on page 12. 4 Turn MASTER VOLUME to it. ?/1 Function buttons y VOL 30 y VOL MAX To adjust ...
Operating Instructions
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... the one . If an FM stereo program is received, the receiver stops scanning. Receiver Operations 12US Receiving Broadcasts This receiver lets you have: • Connected an FM/AM antenna to the receiver as indicated on page 5. • Set the SPEAKERS button to ON. ?/1 (power) MASTER VOLUME TUNING +/- If the STEREO indicator remains off Press FM MODE when an FM stereo broadcast is tuned in...
... the one . If an FM stereo program is received, the receiver stops scanning. Receiver Operations 12US Receiving Broadcasts This receiver lets you have: • Connected an FM/AM antenna to the receiver as indicated on page 5. • Set the SPEAKERS button to ON. ?/1 (power) MASTER VOLUME TUNING +/- If the STEREO indicator remains off Press FM MODE when an FM stereo broadcast is tuned in...
Operating Instructions
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...(STR-DE345 only) Uses front speakers to create surround sound effects. To turn on the display. The receiver memorizes the last sound field selected for soft acoustic sounds. * "DOLBY PL" appears in the display. ** When using 5.1 CH/DVD C. In the case of the tuner, the sound fields for AM or FM ... program source, the sound field that was last applied is automatically applied again. Great for each program source (Sound Field Link) (STR-DE345 only) Whenever you listen to CD with HALL as follows: Type MODE (Sound field) Effects CINEMA PRO LOGIC* Decodes programs encoded in ...
...(STR-DE345 only) Uses front speakers to create surround sound effects. To turn on the display. The receiver memorizes the last sound field selected for soft acoustic sounds. * "DOLBY PL" appears in the display. ** When using 5.1 CH/DVD C. In the case of the tuner, the sound fields for AM or FM ... program source, the sound field that was last applied is automatically applied again. Great for each program source (Sound Field Link) (STR-DE345 only) Whenever you listen to CD with HALL as follows: Type MODE (Sound field) Effects CINEMA PRO LOGIC* Decodes programs encoded in ...
Operating Instructions
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... variations in six steps (1-6). 1 Start playing a program source. 2 Press SUR. MENU SOUND FIELD MODE MENU Selecting the center mode The receiver offers you adjust the "presence" of the surround effect in the surround effect when used with certain playback sources. Each mode is designed for... ("EFFECT 1" ... This control lets you four center modes: Phantom, Normal, Wide and 3 STEREO. Each time you prefer. Getting the Most Out of speakers and/or one center speaker to the speaker system you use the remote Press CURSOR MODE on the remote repeatedly until "CTR MODE" appears on...
... variations in six steps (1-6). 1 Start playing a program source. 2 Press SUR. MENU SOUND FIELD MODE MENU Selecting the center mode The receiver offers you adjust the "presence" of the surround effect in the surround effect when used with certain playback sources. Each mode is designed for... ("EFFECT 1" ... This control lets you four center modes: Phantom, Normal, Wide and 3 STEREO. Each time you prefer. Getting the Most Out of speakers and/or one center speaker to the speaker system you use the remote Press CURSOR MODE on the remote repeatedly until "CTR MODE" appears on...
Operating Instructions
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... off the test tone. Front and center 3 STEREO speakers, no center speaker PHANTOM The sound of the center channel is output from your listening position. 1 Press SOUND FIELD ON/OFF to select "CTR xxdB". Front and rear speakers, and a large center speaker WIDE The center channel fully reproduces the entire audio...-15 to +10, but you set to +10 dB in the actual output level. Front and rear speakers, no rear (3 Channel speaker Logic) The sound of -15 dB to sound field off the receiver. • Hold down SOUND FIELD ON/OFF and then press ?/1 (power). You can select a volume...
... off the test tone. Front and center 3 STEREO speakers, no center speaker PHANTOM The sound of the center channel is output from your listening position. 1 Press SOUND FIELD ON/OFF to select "CTR xxdB". Front and rear speakers, and a large center speaker WIDE The center channel fully reproduces the entire audio...-15 to +10, but you set to +10 dB in the actual output level. Front and rear speakers, no rear (3 Channel speaker Logic) The sound of -15 dB to sound field off the receiver. • Hold down SOUND FIELD ON/OFF and then press ?/1 (power). You can select a volume...
Operating Instructions
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...the following order: front (L), center and front (R) a) Adjustable only when the center mode is output from speakers or not. 18US DELAY CINEMA PRO LOGIC r C. STUDIO VIRTUAL DOLBY V (STR-DE345 only) MUSIC HALL Parameters EFFECT REAR CENTER SUB WOOFER Test tone output r No sound ra) rb) r...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". Note To adjust the speaker volume using 5.1 CH/DVD (STR-DE345...
...the following order: front (L), center and front (R) a) Adjustable only when the center mode is output from speakers or not. 18US DELAY CINEMA PRO LOGIC r C. STUDIO VIRTUAL DOLBY V (STR-DE345 only) MUSIC HALL Parameters EFFECT REAR CENTER SUB WOOFER Test tone output r No sound ra) rb) r...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". Note To adjust the speaker volume using 5.1 CH/DVD (STR-DE345...
Operating Instructions
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... batteries in with new ones if they are connected securely. / Make sure you select the correct component on the receiver. / Make sure you set the SPEAKERS button to help you turn on the sound field surround mode function. No picture or an unclear picture is too ...the tuning interval correctly (when you tune in with alcohol. Additional Information Additional Information Troubleshooting If you experience any problem persist, consult your nearest Sony dealer. Use direct tuning. / Make sure you set or fluorescent light. / Place your TV away from the audio components. / Make sure...
... batteries in with new ones if they are connected securely. / Make sure you select the correct component on the receiver. / Make sure you set the SPEAKERS button to help you turn on the sound field surround mode function. No picture or an unclear picture is too ...the tuning interval correctly (when you tune in with alcohol. Additional Information Additional Information Troubleshooting If you experience any problem persist, consult your nearest Sony dealer. Use direct tuning. / Make sure you set or fluorescent light. / Place your TV away from the audio components. / Make sure...
Operating Instructions
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...STEREO modes) The test tone is output from the front and the rear speakers alternately. Make the delay time longer when you have placed them in a small room or close to enjoy 5.1 channel surround sound. Once you "preset" stations, you experience some of the receiver... sound without a center speaker (PHANTOM mode) The test tone is output from the front speakers. Front speaker (L) Front speaker (R) Rear speaker (L) Rear speaker (R) • 3 STEREO mode Select 3 STEREO mode if you have front and rear speakers and a small center speaker. To take full advantage...
...STEREO modes) The test tone is output from the front and the rear speakers alternately. Make the delay time longer when you have placed them in a small room or close to enjoy 5.1 channel surround sound. Once you "preset" stations, you experience some of the receiver... sound without a center speaker (PHANTOM mode) The test tone is output from the front speakers. Front speaker (L) Front speaker (R) Rear speaker (L) Rear speaker (R) • 3 STEREO mode Select 3 STEREO mode if you have front and rear speakers and a small center speaker. To take full advantage...
Operating Instructions
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.... See Presetting Surround sound 16, 22 T Test tone 16, 22 3 STEREO mode 16, 22 Troubleshooting 19 Tuning. 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 13 NORMAL mode 16, 22...program source 9 using the remote 10 Sleep Timer 14 Speakers connection 8 placement 7 Storing radio stations. See Hookups D Delay time 18, 22 Direct tuning 12, 22 Dolby Pro Logic Surround 16, 22 center mode 16, 22 Dubbing. See Receiving broadcasts U Unpacking 4 V Video component hookups 6 W,...
.... See Presetting Surround sound 16, 22 T Test tone 16, 22 3 STEREO mode 16, 22 Troubleshooting 19 Tuning. 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 13 NORMAL mode 16, 22...program source 9 using the remote 10 Sleep Timer 14 Speakers connection 8 placement 7 Storing radio stations. See Hookups D Delay time 18, 22 Direct tuning 12, 22 Dolby Pro Logic Surround 16, 22 center mode 16, 22 Dubbing. See Receiving broadcasts U Unpacking 4 V Video component hookups 6 W,...
Operating Instructions
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...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 Presetting Surround sound 16, 22 T Test tone 16, 22 3 STEREO mode 16, 22 Troubleshooting 19 Tuning. See Recording E, F, G Editing. Index A, B Adjusting delay time 18, 22 effect level 16 speaker... mode 16, 22 PHANTOM mode 16, 22 3 STEREO mode 16, 22 WIDE mode 16, 22 Connecting. 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 13...
...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 Presetting Surround sound 16, 22 T Test tone 16, 22 3 STEREO mode 16, 22 Troubleshooting 19 Tuning. See Recording E, F, G Editing. Index A, B Adjusting delay time 18, 22 effect level 16 speaker... mode 16, 22 PHANTOM mode 16, 22 3 STEREO mode 16, 22 WIDE mode 16, 22 Connecting. 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 13...