Dimensions Diagram
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...-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. SONY WILL NOT BE RESPONSIBLE FOR INACCURACIES...
...-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. SONY WILL NOT BE RESPONSIBLE FOR INACCURACIES...
Operating Instructions
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... the Most Out of Dolby Laboratories. 3US In this manual: Remote Button Descriptions 25 Indicates that you can also use the controls on the receiver. This receiver contains a Dolby Pro Logic Surround decoder. are used for models STR-DE345 and STR-DE245. Index 23 • The "Remote Button Descriptions" section on page 26. Any difference in operation...
... the Most Out of Dolby Laboratories. 3US In this manual: Remote Button Descriptions 25 Indicates that you can also use the controls on the receiver. This receiver contains a Dolby Pro Logic Surround decoder. are used for models STR-DE345 and STR-DE245. Index 23 • The "Remote Button Descriptions" section on page 26. Any difference in operation...
Operating Instructions
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... to connect and control the following items 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 AA (R6) batteries in an extremely...
... to connect and control the following items 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 AA (R6) batteries in an extremely...
Operating Instructions
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... You can enjoy the surround sound from your speakers Make sure that are connected to it. ?/1 Function buttons 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 start so you play audio portion through the... receiver instead of the receiver's surround sound effects, such as indicated on the TV. Press again to adjust the balance right or...
... You can enjoy the surround sound from your speakers Make sure that are connected to it. ?/1 Function buttons 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 start so you play audio portion through the... receiver instead of the receiver's surround sound effects, such as indicated on the TV. Press again to adjust the balance right or...
Operating Instructions
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Changing the factory setting of a function button (STR-DE245 only) If the factory settings of the FUNCTION buttons don't match your second CD player. Note that the settings of the component you want ... mode VTR 1*) 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 tapes (VTR-3 mode) DVD...
Changing the factory setting of a function button (STR-DE245 only) If the factory settings of the FUNCTION buttons don't match your second CD player. Note that the settings of the component you want ... mode VTR 1*) 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 tapes (VTR-3 mode) DVD...
Operating Instructions
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... don't know the frequency of the station you want, see page 20] Receiving broadcasts by using the numeric buttons on the remote (direct tuning). If the STEREO indicator remains off Press FM MODE when an FM stereo broadcast is received. To return to monaural (MONO). To receive other stations Repeat Steps 3 to ON. ?/1 (power) MASTER VOLUME TUNING +/- TUNING...
... don't know the frequency of the station you want, see page 20] Receiving broadcasts by using the numeric buttons on the remote (direct tuning). If the STEREO indicator remains off Press FM MODE when an FM stereo broadcast is received. To return to monaural (MONO). To receive other stations Repeat Steps 3 to ON. ?/1 (power) MASTER VOLUME TUNING +/- TUNING...
Operating Instructions
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... source name, press NAME and then press the same program source button. The last received station is tuned in. 2 Press SHIFT to select a character (A, B or C), then press the number on the remote. If you make a mistake Press MENU repeatedly so that you want. to select the... preset station, the name appears in the display instead of 30 FM or AM stations. PRESET TUNING +/- Receiver Operations Presetting Radio Stations You'll most likely want to preset the receiver with how to tune in a station, see "Receiving Broadcasts" on the previous page. 3 Press MEMORY. If you don...
... source name, press NAME and then press the same program source button. The last received station is tuned in. 2 Press SHIFT to select a character (A, B or C), then press the number on the remote. If you make a mistake Press MENU repeatedly so that you want. to select the... preset station, the name appears in the display instead of 30 FM or AM stations. PRESET TUNING +/- Receiver Operations Presetting Radio Stations You'll most likely want to preset the receiver with how to tune in a station, see "Receiving Broadcasts" on the previous page. 3 Press MEMORY. If you don...
Operating Instructions
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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 a MiniDisc or audio tape You can record on a MiniDisc or cassette tape using the controls on the TV and TV ...display. 14US To resume recording the original sound, press the TV/ SAT function button. SLEEP Press SLEEP on the remote while the power is on the remote. Receiver Operations Recording This receiver makes it easy to record to and from a variety of the function buttons to select the program source. 2 ...
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 a MiniDisc or audio tape You can record on a MiniDisc or cassette tape using the controls on the TV and TV ...display. 14US To resume recording the original sound, press the TV/ SAT function button. SLEEP Press SLEEP on the remote while the power is on the remote. Receiver Operations Recording This receiver makes it easy to record to and from a variety of the function buttons to select the program source. 2 ...
Operating Instructions
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...PRO LOGIC* Decodes programs encoded in the display. *** STR-DE345 only. VIRTUAL DOLBY V (STR-DE345 only) Uses front speakers to create surround sound effects.... However, some videos and laser discs may use the remote Each time you want appears on the display. Using ...(continued) 15US C. STUDIO HALL T DOLBY V *** T *** When using 5.1 CH/DVD only. The receiver memorizes the last sound field selected for soft acoustic sounds. * "DOLBY PL" appears in the display. **...the case of the tuner, the sound fields for AM or FM band and for watching standard movies. SOUND FIELD MODE +/- SUR...
...PRO LOGIC* Decodes programs encoded in the display. *** STR-DE345 only. VIRTUAL DOLBY V (STR-DE345 only) Uses front speakers to create surround sound effects.... However, some videos and laser discs may use the remote Each time you want appears on the display. Using ...(continued) 15US C. STUDIO HALL T DOLBY V *** T *** When using 5.1 CH/DVD only. The receiver memorizes the last sound field selected for soft acoustic sounds. * "DOLBY PL" appears in the display. **...the case of the tuner, the sound fields for AM or FM band and for watching standard movies. SOUND FIELD MODE +/- SUR...
Operating Instructions
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...time you four center modes: Phantom, Normal, Wide and 3 STEREO. Getting the Most Out of Dolby Pro Logic Surround Sound ...adjust each speaker volume and delay time. SOUND FIELD MODE +/- 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 ... repeatedly to the ... on the sound field. 2 Press SOUND FIELD MODE +/- to select the level you use the remote Press CURSOR MODE on the remote repeatedly until "CTR MODE" appears on the display. 3 Press +/- When you prefer. This control...
...time you four center modes: Phantom, Normal, Wide and 3 STEREO. Getting the Most Out of Dolby Pro Logic Surround Sound ...adjust each speaker volume and delay time. SOUND FIELD MODE +/- 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 ... repeatedly to the ... on the sound field. 2 Press SOUND FIELD MODE +/- to select the level you use the remote Press CURSOR MODE on the remote repeatedly until "CTR MODE" appears on the display. 3 Press +/- When you prefer. This control...
Operating Instructions
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... speakers (because a small speaker cannot produce enough bass). You can also adjust the volume level with the controls on the receiver After pressing TEST TONE on the remote repeatedly until the center mode you can select a volume level of the rear speakers is output from your main listening position....MASTER VOL on the remote or MASTER VOLUME on the sound field. You can reset all of the center channel is output from -15 to +10, but you test the speaker connection and adjust the volume level from the front speakers. Front and center 3 STEREO speakers, no center ...
... speakers (because a small speaker cannot produce enough bass). You can also adjust the volume level with the controls on the receiver After pressing TEST TONE on the remote repeatedly until the center mode you can select a volume level of the rear speakers is output from your main listening position....MASTER VOL on the remote or MASTER VOLUME on the sound field. You can reset all of the center channel is output from -15 to +10, but you test the speaker connection and adjust the volume level from the front speakers. Front and center 3 STEREO speakers, no center ...
Operating Instructions
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...troubleshooting guide to ON. / Press MUTING if the MUTING indicator turns on. / The protective device on the receiver has been activated because of the remote and the receiver. / Replace both batteries in with scanning preset stations). Recording cannot be made. / Check that the antennas ...remote at least 10 feet (3 meters) away from a TV set or fluorescent light. / Place your TV away from a transformer or motor, and at the remote sensor g on the power again. Additional Information Additional Information Troubleshooting If you experience any problem persist, consult your nearest Sony...
...troubleshooting guide to ON. / Press MUTING if the MUTING indicator turns on. / The protective device on the receiver has been activated because of the remote and the receiver. / Replace both batteries in with scanning preset stations). Recording cannot be made. / Check that the antennas ...remote at least 10 feet (3 meters) away from a TV set or fluorescent light. / Place your TV away from a transformer or motor, and at the remote sensor g on the power again. Additional Information Additional Information Troubleshooting If you experience any problem persist, consult your nearest Sony...
Operating Instructions
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... station's frequency using rear speakers. Use this method if you know the frequency of the receiver. The test tone will come out as follows: • In a system with a center speaker (NORMAL/WIDE/3 STEREO modes) The test tone is output from two channel sound. Compared with a built-in...L (left -to input decoded Dolby Digital audio signals, allowing you tune them in quickly. 3 STEREO Rear (L, R) NORMAL/WIDE • In a system without using the numeric buttons on the remote. The sound of decoding Dolby Surround, Dolby Pro Logic Surround produces four channels from the front speakers....
... station's frequency using rear speakers. Use this method if you know the frequency of the receiver. The test tone will come out as follows: • In a system with a center speaker (NORMAL/WIDE/3 STEREO modes) The test tone is output from two channel sound. Compared with a built-in...L (left -to input decoded Dolby Digital audio signals, allowing you tune them in quickly. 3 STEREO Rear (L, R) NORMAL/WIDE • In a system without using the numeric buttons on the remote. The sound of decoding Dolby Surround, Dolby Pro Logic Surround produces four channels from the front speakers....
Operating Instructions
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... 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 Connecting. See Recording Effect level 16 H, I, J, K, L, M Hookups AC power cord 9 antennas 5 audio components 5 ... 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 source...
... 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 Connecting. See Recording Effect level 16 H, I, J, K, L, M Hookups AC power cord 9 antennas 5 audio components 5 ... 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 source...
Operating Instructions
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...CD player with "SHIFT" button to select tuner preset station numeric input during DIRECT TUNING or MEMORY mode. Remote Button Descriptions (STR-DE245 only) You can use the remote to operate the components in record DVD player/ standby). TV Selects the channel entry mode, either one or... CD player Select discs (Mega storage CD player only). Note Some Sony equipment cannot be controlled by this remote as shown in -picture function. The table below shows buttons not described on the reverse side. Receiver Scans and selects preset stations. CH PRESET +/- MD deck/ DAT deck...
...CD player with "SHIFT" button to select tuner preset station numeric input during DIRECT TUNING or MEMORY mode. Remote Button Descriptions (STR-DE245 only) You can use the remote to operate the components in record DVD player/ standby). TV Selects the channel entry mode, either one or... CD player Select discs (Mega storage CD player only). Note Some Sony equipment cannot be controlled by this remote as shown in -picture function. The table below shows buttons not described on the reverse side. Receiver Scans and selects preset stations. CH PRESET +/- MD deck/ DAT deck...
Operating Instructions
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... (automatic tuning) Stations Using Pre-programed Sound Fields Example: Scanning FM stations TUNER FM/AM Select FM. - MEMORY SHIFT Select A. Example 2: Watching a video tape VIDEO Turn on remote) D. TUNING + To continue scanning. - Start playing. Quick Reference Guide Receiving Broadcasts Presetting Radio (direct tuning) Stations Example: Receiving FM 102.50 MHz TUNER Example: Presetting a station as A7 TUNER...
... (automatic tuning) Stations Using Pre-programed Sound Fields Example: Scanning FM stations TUNER FM/AM Select FM. - MEMORY SHIFT Select A. Example 2: Watching a video tape VIDEO Turn on remote) D. TUNING + To continue scanning. - Start playing. Quick Reference Guide Receiving Broadcasts Presetting Radio (direct tuning) Stations Example: Receiving FM 102.50 MHz TUNER Example: Presetting a station as A7 TUNER...
Operating Instructions
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...Preset tuning 13 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 source 9 using ... tuning 12 C Center mode 16, 22 NORMAL mode 16, 22 PHANTOM mode 16, 22 3 STEREO mode 16, 22 WIDE mode 16, 22 Connecting. See Presetting Surround sound 16, 22 T Test tone 16, 22 3 STEREO mode 16, 22 Troubleshooting 19 Tuning. See Hookups D Delay time 18, 22 Direct tuning 12,...
...Preset tuning 13 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 source 9 using ... tuning 12 C Center mode 16, 22 NORMAL mode 16, 22 PHANTOM mode 16, 22 3 STEREO mode 16, 22 WIDE mode 16, 22 Connecting. See Presetting Surround sound 16, 22 T Test tone 16, 22 3 STEREO mode 16, 22 Troubleshooting 19 Tuning. See Hookups D Delay time 18, 22 Direct tuning 12,...
Operating Instructions
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... SWAP* TV Swaps the small and the large picture. CH PRESET +/- Note Some Sony equipment cannot be controlled by this remote as shown in record DVD player/ standby). n Tape deck Starts play . Receiver Scans and selects preset stations. TV/VCR/SAT Selects preset channels. D. JUMP TV ... player/ numeric buttons, press to select tuner preset station numeric input during DIRECT TUNING or MEMORY mode. Remote Button Descriptions (STR-DE245 only) You can use the remote to operate the components in -picture function. WIDE TV Selects the wide-picture mode. The table below...
... SWAP* TV Swaps the small and the large picture. CH PRESET +/- Note Some Sony equipment cannot be controlled by this remote as shown in record DVD player/ standby). n Tape deck Starts play . Receiver Scans and selects preset stations. TV/VCR/SAT Selects preset channels. D. JUMP TV ... player/ numeric buttons, press to select tuner preset station numeric input during DIRECT TUNING or MEMORY mode. Remote Button Descriptions (STR-DE245 only) You can use the remote to operate the components in -picture function. WIDE TV Selects the wide-picture mode. The table below...
Operating Instructions
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... Stations (automatic tuning) Stations Using Pre-programed Sound Fields Example: Scanning FM stations TUNER FM/AM Select FM. - 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) Scanning Preset Stations TUNER VIDEO SOUND FIELD ON/OFF SOUND FIELD - TUNING...
... Stations (automatic tuning) Stations Using Pre-programed Sound Fields Example: Scanning FM stations TUNER FM/AM Select FM. - 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) Scanning Preset Stations TUNER VIDEO SOUND FIELD ON/OFF SOUND FIELD - TUNING...