Limited Warranty (U.S. Only)
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... a service problem, or for one (1) year. SONY SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES FOR BREACH OF ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY ON THIS PRODUCT. ACCESSORIES: Parts and labor for all accessories are for product information or operation, call : 1-800-488-SONY (7669) Printed in Japan 4-557-173-02 General Stereo/Hifi Components/Tape Decks ® CD Players/Mini Disc Players/Audio Systems Hifi Audio...
... a service problem, or for one (1) year. SONY SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES FOR BREACH OF ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY ON THIS PRODUCT. ACCESSORIES: Parts and labor for all accessories are for product information or operation, call : 1-800-488-SONY (7669) Printed in Japan 4-557-173-02 General Stereo/Hifi Components/Tape Decks ® CD Players/Mini Disc Players/Audio Systems Hifi Audio...
Operating Instructions (Receiver)
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... one way. On power sources • Before operating the receiver, check that to rain or moisture. never pull the cord. • One blade of the plug is wider than the other components, be changed only at the rear of the cabinet that interference will fit into the outlet, contact your local power supply. STR-DE545/DE445/SE501 Serial No. Model No. WARNING Precautions...
... one way. On power sources • Before operating the receiver, check that to rain or moisture. never pull the cord. • One blade of the plug is wider than the other components, be changed only at the rear of the cabinet that interference will fit into the outlet, contact your local power supply. STR-DE545/DE445/SE501 Serial No. Model No. WARNING Precautions...
Operating Instructions (Receiver)
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... and Basic Operations 22 Front Panel Parts Descriptions 22 Enjoying Surround Sound 27 Selecting a Sound Field 28 Understanding the Multi-Channel Surround Displays 31 Customizing Sound Fields 33 Receiving Broadcasts 37 Direct Tuning 39 Automatic Tuning 39 Preset Tuning 40 Other Operations 41 Naming Preset Stations and Program Sources 42 Recording 42 Using the Sleep Timer 43 Adjustment Using the SET UP Button 44 Additional Information 45 Troubleshooting 45 Specifications 47 Glossary 49 Settings Using SUR, LEVEL, BASS/TREBLE, and SET UP buttons 50 Remote Button Descriptions (STR-DE445 only) 51...
... and Basic Operations 22 Front Panel Parts Descriptions 22 Enjoying Surround Sound 27 Selecting a Sound Field 28 Understanding the Multi-Channel Surround Displays 31 Customizing Sound Fields 33 Receiving Broadcasts 37 Direct Tuning 39 Automatic Tuning 39 Preset Tuning 40 Other Operations 41 Naming Preset Stations and Program Sources 42 Recording 42 Using the Sleep Timer 43 Adjustment Using the SET UP Button 44 Additional Information 45 Troubleshooting 45 Specifications 47 Glossary 49 Settings Using SUR, LEVEL, BASS/TREBLE, and SET UP buttons 50 Remote Button Descriptions (STR-DE445 only) 51...
Operating Instructions (Receiver)
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...; R SUB FRONT REAR WOOFER 5.1 CH INPUT R R AUDIO IN AUDIO IN REC OUT IN AUX CD MD/TAPE R R AUDIO IN AUDIO IN AUDIO OUT AUDIO IN SUB IMPEDANCE TV/SAT DVD/LD VIDEO WOOFER SELECTOR SPEAKERS REAR CENTER B FRONT A R L R L R L R L R L R L AC OUTLET SWITCHED 120W/1A MAX AC 120V 60Hz ç IN OUT INPUT OUTPUT VIDEO VIDEO IN OUT AUDIO AUDIO IN OUT L R VCR Jacks for connecting video components Connect a TV or satellite tuner VCR DVD or LD player TV monitor To the TV/SAT jacks VIDEO jacks DVD/LD jacks MONITOR VIDEO OUT jack Note on video component hookups...
...; R SUB FRONT REAR WOOFER 5.1 CH INPUT R R AUDIO IN AUDIO IN REC OUT IN AUX CD MD/TAPE R R AUDIO IN AUDIO IN AUDIO OUT AUDIO IN SUB IMPEDANCE TV/SAT DVD/LD VIDEO WOOFER SELECTOR SPEAKERS REAR CENTER B FRONT A R L R L R L R L R L R L AC OUTLET SWITCHED 120W/1A MAX AC 120V 60Hz ç IN OUT INPUT OUTPUT VIDEO VIDEO IN OUT AUDIO AUDIO IN OUT L R VCR Jacks for connecting video components Connect a TV or satellite tuner VCR DVD or LD player TV monitor To the TV/SAT jacks VIDEO jacks DVD/LD jacks MONITOR VIDEO OUT jack Note on video component hookups...
Operating Instructions (Receiver)
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...Hooking Up the Components Digital Component Hookups Connect the digital output jacks of your DVD player and satellite tuner (etc.) to the receiver's digital input jacks to bring the multi channel surround sound of multi channel surround sound, five speakers (two front speakers, two rear speakers, and a center speaker) and a sub woofer are compatible with your home. You must first convert the RF signal to the coaxial jack. ** STR-DE545 and STR-SE501 only. TUNING + MEMORY FM/AM FM MODE MUTING BASS BOOST TONE Note When making digital audio connections to a DVD player, connect...
...Hooking Up the Components Digital Component Hookups Connect the digital output jacks of your DVD player and satellite tuner (etc.) to the receiver's digital input jacks to bring the multi channel surround sound of multi channel surround sound, five speakers (two front speakers, two rear speakers, and a center speaker) and a sub woofer are compatible with your home. You must first convert the RF signal to the coaxial jack. ** STR-DE545 and STR-SE501 only. TUNING + MEMORY FM/AM FM MODE MUTING BASS BOOST TONE Note When making digital audio connections to a DVD player, connect...
Operating Instructions (Receiver)
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...INPUT jacks can connect them directly to the receiver to enjoy the sound of your DVD player is also equipped with 5.1CH INPUT jacks. F. Front Speaker (L) Front Speaker (R) Rear Speaker (L) Rear Speaker (R) Center Speaker Active Woofer 9 Hooking Up the Components 5.1CH Input Hookups Although this receiver incorporates a multi channel decoder, it is equipped with 5.1CH OUTPUT jacks, you can be used to connect an external multi channel decoder. FM 75Ω COAXIAL AM DIGITAL IN TV/SAT DVD/LD MONITOR CTRL A1 I I - If your surround speakers and sub woofer from the DVD player...
...INPUT jacks can connect them directly to the receiver to enjoy the sound of your DVD player is also equipped with 5.1CH INPUT jacks. F. Front Speaker (L) Front Speaker (R) Rear Speaker (L) Rear Speaker (R) Center Speaker Active Woofer 9 Hooking Up the Components 5.1CH Input Hookups Although this receiver incorporates a multi channel decoder, it is equipped with 5.1CH OUTPUT jacks, you can be used to connect an external multi channel decoder. FM 75Ω COAXIAL AM DIGITAL IN TV/SAT DVD/LD MONITOR CTRL A1 I I - If your surround speakers and sub woofer from the DVD player...
Operating Instructions (Receiver)
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...rear, and center speaker (+) (-) Monaural audio cord (not supplied) One for an active woofer Black (+) (-) Black **IMPEDANCE SELECTOR } Front speaker (R) * FRONT SPEAKERS B }] Front speaker (L) FM 75Ω COAXIAL AM DIGITAL IN TV/SAT DVD/LD MONITOR CTRL A1 I I VIDEO IN VIDEO IN VIDEO OUT VIDEO IN VIDEO OUT ANTENNA L OPTICAL OPTICAL COAXIAL L L CENTER S-VIDEO IN L S-VIDEO OUT L AUDIO OUT FRONT 4Ω 8Ω R SUB FRONT REAR WOOFER 5.1 CH INPUT R AUDIO IN AUDIO IN AUX CD R REC OUT IN MD/TAPE R R AUDIO IN AUDIO IN AUDIO OUT AUDIO IN SUB IMPEDANCE TV/SAT DVD...
...rear, and center speaker (+) (-) Monaural audio cord (not supplied) One for an active woofer Black (+) (-) Black **IMPEDANCE SELECTOR } Front speaker (R) * FRONT SPEAKERS B }] Front speaker (L) FM 75Ω COAXIAL AM DIGITAL IN TV/SAT DVD/LD MONITOR CTRL A1 I I VIDEO IN VIDEO IN VIDEO OUT VIDEO IN VIDEO OUT ANTENNA L OPTICAL OPTICAL COAXIAL L L CENTER S-VIDEO IN L S-VIDEO OUT L AUDIO OUT FRONT 4Ω 8Ω R SUB FRONT REAR WOOFER 5.1 CH INPUT R AUDIO IN AUDIO IN AUX CD R REC OUT IN MD/TAPE R R AUDIO IN AUDIO IN AUDIO OUT AUDIO IN SUB IMPEDANCE TV/SAT DVD...
Operating Instructions (Receiver)
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.... Before turning on the receiver Make sure that you have hooked up the speakers and turned on how to their factory settings. • The sound field memorized for each setting, see "7 SPEAKERS selector" on . 1/u ? / 1 SPEAKERS R ON r OFF A B PHONES MULTI CHANNEL DECODING DIMMER DISPLAY INPUT MODE VIDEO DVD/LD TV/SAT 5.1CH INPUT MD/TAPE CD TUNER AUX CINEMA STUDIO A B C SOUND FIELD A. D. 2CH MODE I - TUNING + MEMORY FM/AM FM MODE MUTING BASS BOOST TONE Performing initial setup operations Before you use the SET UP button to adjust settings to...
.... Before turning on the receiver Make sure that you have hooked up the speakers and turned on how to their factory settings. • The sound field memorized for each setting, see "7 SPEAKERS selector" on . 1/u ? / 1 SPEAKERS R ON r OFF A B PHONES MULTI CHANNEL DECODING DIMMER DISPLAY INPUT MODE VIDEO DVD/LD TV/SAT 5.1CH INPUT MD/TAPE CD TUNER AUX CINEMA STUDIO A B C SOUND FIELD A. D. 2CH MODE I - TUNING + MEMORY FM/AM FM MODE MUTING BASS BOOST TONE Performing initial setup operations Before you use the SET UP button to adjust settings to...
Operating Instructions (Receiver)
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... the Digital Cinema Sound surround modes in the "VIRTUAL" sound fields. Normally, select "LARGE". However, if the front speakers are using multi channel surround sound, select "SMALL" to activate the bass redirection circuitry and output the rear channel bass frequencies from that channel. However, since bass sounds have bass frequencies output from that speaker, set it best not to section A. • Select "BEHIND" if the location of directionality it to output the bass frequencies from the sub woofer or other hand, if you can set the center speaker...
... the Digital Cinema Sound surround modes in the "VIRTUAL" sound fields. Normally, select "LARGE". However, if the front speakers are using multi channel surround sound, select "SMALL" to activate the bass redirection circuitry and output the rear channel bass frequencies from that channel. However, since bass sounds have bass frequencies output from that speaker, set it best not to section A. • Select "BEHIND" if the location of directionality it to output the bass frequencies from the sub woofer or other hand, if you can set the center speaker...
Operating Instructions (Receiver)
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... if they are not sure which sounds best, select "BEHIND" and then use the speaker distance parameter and speaker level adjustments to the "Rear speaker position" explanation, we recommend setting the sub woofer's cut off frequency as high as wall reflections, and you may result in the "VIRTUAL" sound fields. Multi Channel Surround Setup Hooking Up and Setting Up the Speaker System x Rear speaker height (REAR HGT.)* Initial setting : LOW This parameter lets you are to the...
... if they are not sure which sounds best, select "BEHIND" and then use the speaker distance parameter and speaker level adjustments to the "Rear speaker position" explanation, we recommend setting the sub woofer's cut off frequency as high as wall reflections, and you may result in the "VIRTUAL" sound fields. Multi Channel Surround Setup Hooking Up and Setting Up the Speaker System x Rear speaker height (REAR HGT.)* Initial setting : LOW This parameter lets you are to the...
Operating Instructions (Receiver)
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... set the center speaker farther away than the actual location of being "inside" the screen. Note This receiver incorporates a new test tone with a frequency centered at the same time Rotate MASTER VOLUME on the remote. 19 on the remote to adjust the level. 4 Press TEST TONE on the remote again to adjust the volume of distance. However, it a try! Use +/- Likewise, the rear speakers cannot be output when the receiver is not conducive to enjoy the surround sound...
... set the center speaker farther away than the actual location of being "inside" the screen. Note This receiver incorporates a new test tone with a frequency centered at the same time Rotate MASTER VOLUME on the remote. 19 on the remote to adjust the level. 4 Press TEST TONE on the remote again to adjust the volume of distance. However, it a try! Use +/- Likewise, the rear speakers cannot be output when the receiver is not conducive to enjoy the surround sound...
Operating Instructions (Receiver)
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.... 1/u Function buttons MASTER VOLUME ? / 1 SPEAKERS R ON r OFF A B PHONES MULTI CHANNEL DECODING DIMMER DISPLAY INPUT MODE VIDEO DVD/LD TV/SAT 5.1CH INPUT MD/TAPE CD TUNER AUX CINEMA STUDIO A B C SOUND FIELD A. This is selected. , Check that both the receiver and all components are turned on. , Check that increasing the center and rear speaker levels produces a better blend between the front and center speakers and greater cohesion between the front and rear speakers. D. 2CH MODE I - LEVEL SUR BASS/ TREBLE i + SET UP NAME ENTER BASS BOOST TONE MASTER VOLUME PRESET...
.... 1/u Function buttons MASTER VOLUME ? / 1 SPEAKERS R ON r OFF A B PHONES MULTI CHANNEL DECODING DIMMER DISPLAY INPUT MODE VIDEO DVD/LD TV/SAT 5.1CH INPUT MD/TAPE CD TUNER AUX CINEMA STUDIO A B C SOUND FIELD A. This is selected. , Check that both the receiver and all components are turned on. , Check that increasing the center and rear speaker levels produces a better blend between the front and center speakers and greater cohesion between the front and rear speakers. D. 2CH MODE I - LEVEL SUR BASS/ TREBLE i + SET UP NAME ENTER BASS BOOST TONE MASTER VOLUME PRESET...
Operating Instructions (Receiver)
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... audio source connected to select both digital and analog connections. PHONES jack Connects headphones. • To use the headphones, press the SPEAKERS button to OFF to output sound to the headphones. • When listening to the headphones, set the sound field to 2CH to ON. TUNING + SHIFT - If there are both sets of Parts and Basic Amplifier Operations 7 3 INPUT MODE button Press to select the input mode for details). 5 6 5 MASTER VOLUME control After turning on the component you selected, rotate to adjust the volume. 6 MUTING button...
... audio source connected to select both digital and analog connections. PHONES jack Connects headphones. • To use the headphones, press the SPEAKERS button to OFF to output sound to the headphones. • When listening to the headphones, set the sound field to 2CH to ON. TUNING + SHIFT - If there are both sets of Parts and Basic Amplifier Operations 7 3 INPUT MODE button Press to select the input mode for details). 5 6 5 MASTER VOLUME control After turning on the component you selected, rotate to adjust the volume. 6 MUTING button...
Operating Instructions (Receiver)
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... to adjust the brightness of the component or the preset station* v FUNCTION button indication or frequency** v Sound field applied to the program source * Index name appears only when you have assigned one to activate the CINEMA STUDIO A, B or C sound field (page 29). For details, see page 42). LEVEL SUR BASS/ TREBLE i + SET UP NAME ENTER BASS BOOST TONE MASTER VOLUME PRESET - TUNING + SHIFT - A.F.D. qs Use the CINEMA STUDIO buttons to activate the sound field selection mode (page 28). Front Panel Parts...
... to adjust the brightness of the component or the preset station* v FUNCTION button indication or frequency** v Sound field applied to the program source * Index name appears only when you have assigned one to activate the CINEMA STUDIO A, B or C sound field (page 29). For details, see page 42). LEVEL SUR BASS/ TREBLE i + SET UP NAME ENTER BASS BOOST TONE MASTER VOLUME PRESET - TUNING + SHIFT - A.F.D. qs Use the CINEMA STUDIO buttons to activate the sound field selection mode (page 28). Front Panel Parts...
Operating Instructions (Receiver)
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... To turn the sound field off . Enjoying Surround Sound Selecting a Sound Field Cursor buttons SOUND FIELD buttons LEVEL TONE ? / 1 SPEAKERS R ON r OFF A B PHONES MULTI CHANNEL DECODING DIMMER DISPLAY INPUT MODE VIDEO DVD/LD TV/SAT 5.1CH INPUT MD/TAPE CD TUNER AUX CINEMA STUDIO A B C SOUND FIELD A. button: Press to set the receiver to automatically detect the type of buttons used to enjoy surround sound LEVEL button: Press to CD, HALL will be applied again. z The receiver memorizes the last sound field selected for AM, FM, and all preset stations. Cursor buttons...
... To turn the sound field off . Enjoying Surround Sound Selecting a Sound Field Cursor buttons SOUND FIELD buttons LEVEL TONE ? / 1 SPEAKERS R ON r OFF A B PHONES MULTI CHANNEL DECODING DIMMER DISPLAY INPUT MODE VIDEO DVD/LD TV/SAT 5.1CH INPUT MD/TAPE CD TUNER AUX CINEMA STUDIO A B C SOUND FIELD A. button: Press to set the receiver to automatically detect the type of buttons used to enjoy surround sound LEVEL button: Press to CD, HALL will be applied again. z The receiver memorizes the last sound field selected for AM, FM, and all preset stations. Cursor buttons...
Operating Instructions (Receiver)
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... BASS BOOST TONE TUNER SET UP Jog dial NAME ENTER Brief descriptions of buttons that appear in this chapter NAME button: Press to enter the completed name of the preset station or program source. Jog dial: Use to enter the set up mode. SET UP button: Press to select characters when naming preset stations or program sources. Other Operations Cursor buttons ? / 1 SPEAKERS R ON r OFF A B PHONES MULTI CHANNEL DECODING DIMMER DISPLAY INPUT MODE VIDEO DVD/LD TV/SAT 5.1CH INPUT MD/TAPE CD TUNER AUX CINEMA...
... BASS BOOST TONE TUNER SET UP Jog dial NAME ENTER Brief descriptions of buttons that appear in this chapter NAME button: Press to enter the completed name of the preset station or program source. Jog dial: Use to enter the set up mode. SET UP button: Press to select characters when naming preset stations or program sources. Other Operations Cursor buttons ? / 1 SPEAKERS R ON r OFF A B PHONES MULTI CHANNEL DECODING DIMMER DISPLAY INPUT MODE VIDEO DVD/LD TV/SAT 5.1CH INPUT MD/TAPE CD TUNER AUX CINEMA...
Operating Instructions (Receiver)
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...FM/AM FM MODE MUTING BASS BOOST TONE ç c Function buttons Playback component (program source) Recording component (tape deck, MD deck, VCR) ç: Audio signal flow c: Video signal flow Recording on an audio tape or MiniDisc You can enter a name (index name) of component, for preset stations and program sources. Notes • You cannot record a digital audio signal using a component connected to the analog MD/TAPE REC OUT jacks. • Sound adjustments do not affect the signal output from the components connected to 8 characters for example, a second CD player connected...
...FM/AM FM MODE MUTING BASS BOOST TONE ç c Function buttons Playback component (program source) Recording component (tape deck, MD deck, VCR) ç: Audio signal flow c: Video signal flow Recording on an audio tape or MiniDisc You can enter a name (index name) of component, for preset stations and program sources. Notes • You cannot record a digital audio signal using a component connected to the analog MD/TAPE REC OUT jacks. • Sound adjustments do not affect the signal output from the components connected to 8 characters for example, a second CD player connected...
Operating Instructions (Receiver)
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... the components are connected correctly. , Select the source component with a FUNCTION button. , When recording from a digital component, make sure the input mode is set the tuning interval correctly (when tuning in with direct tuning) (see page 18). Nothing appears on the display. , When the display turns off immediately after the receiver is turned on the receiver. , Set your TV to the appropriate input mode. , Move your TV away from the audio components. No sound is heard from the sub woofer...
... the components are connected correctly. , Select the source component with a FUNCTION button. , When recording from a digital component, make sure the input mode is set the tuning interval correctly (when tuning in with direct tuning) (see page 18). Nothing appears on the display. , When the display turns off immediately after the receiver is turned on the receiver. , Set your TV to the appropriate input mode. , Move your TV away from the audio components. No sound is heard from the sub woofer...
Operating Instructions (Receiver)
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... and selects preset stations. Toggles between the previous and the current channels. Press this remote as shown in the table above. SKIP TV CD player ANT TV/VTR VCR TV/VIDEO TV/VCR A. Selects a menu item. Makes adjustment or change them. POSITION = 0 SWAP + - Turns the tone effect on the TV screen. Additional Information 52 Selects output signal from the receiver. Remote Button Description (STR-DE445 only) Remote Button SUB CH +/-* CH PRESET +/- Remote Button Operations Function RETURN DVD Returns to output test tone. TITLE DVD Displays DVD...
... and selects preset stations. Toggles between the previous and the current channels. Press this remote as shown in the table above. SKIP TV CD player ANT TV/VTR VCR TV/VIDEO TV/VCR A. Selects a menu item. Makes adjustment or change them. POSITION = 0 SWAP + - Turns the tone effect on the TV screen. Additional Information 52 Selects output signal from the receiver. Remote Button Description (STR-DE445 only) Remote Button SUB CH +/-* CH PRESET +/- Remote Button Operations Function RETURN DVD Returns to output test tone. TITLE DVD Displays DVD...
Operating Instructions (Receiver)
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... 5.1CH Input 9 AC power cord 11 antennas 5 audio components 6 digital components 8 CONTROL A1 11 speaker system 13 video components 7 I, J, K Indexing. See Automatic tuning Selecting component 22 front speaker system 23 sound field 28 Sleep timer 43 Sound field adjustable parameters 34 customizing 33 pre-programmed 28-30 resetting 35 selecting 28 Speakers adjusting speaker volume 19 connection 13 front speakers (A/B) 23 impedance 14 placement 16 Supplied accessories 4 Surround sound 16-20, 27-36, 49 T Test tone 19 Troubleshooting 45 Tuning automatically 39 directly 39 preset stations 40...
... 5.1CH Input 9 AC power cord 11 antennas 5 audio components 6 digital components 8 CONTROL A1 11 speaker system 13 video components 7 I, J, K Indexing. See Automatic tuning Selecting component 22 front speaker system 23 sound field 28 Sleep timer 43 Sound field adjustable parameters 34 customizing 33 pre-programmed 28-30 resetting 35 selecting 28 Speakers adjusting speaker volume 19 connection 13 front speakers (A/B) 23 impedance 14 placement 16 Supplied accessories 4 Surround sound 16-20, 27-36, 49 T Test tone 19 Troubleshooting 45 Tuning automatically 39 directly 39 preset stations 40...