Operating Instructions (Receiver)
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..., see "Clearing the receiver's memory" on , the demonstration will not appear. Any difference in operation is clearly indicated in this manual are trademarks of the remote RM-PP404 (STR-DE545 and STR-SE501 only), refer to the separate operating instructions supplied with the remote. • The following icon is used for the STR-DE545, STR-DE445 and STR-SE501. No...
..., see "Clearing the receiver's memory" on , the demonstration will not appear. Any difference in operation is clearly indicated in this manual are trademarks of the remote RM-PP404 (STR-DE545 and STR-SE501 only), refer to the separate operating instructions supplied with the remote. • The following icon is used for the STR-DE545, STR-DE445 and STR-SE501. No...
Operating Instructions (Receiver)
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... receiver: • FM wire antenna (1) • AM loop antenna (1) • R6 (size-AA) batteries (2) • STR-DE545 and STR-SE501 only • Remote Commander RM-PP404 (remote) (1) • Operating instructions of the remote (1) • Operating instructions of CONTROL A1 II (1) • STR-DE445 only • Remote Commander RM-U304 (remote) (1) Inserting batteries into the remote Insert R6 (size-AA) batteries with your remote (STR-DE545...
... receiver: • FM wire antenna (1) • AM loop antenna (1) • R6 (size-AA) batteries (2) • STR-DE545 and STR-SE501 only • Remote Commander RM-PP404 (remote) (1) • Operating instructions of the remote (1) • Operating instructions of CONTROL A1 II (1) • STR-DE445 only • Remote Commander RM-U304 (remote) (1) Inserting batteries into the remote Insert R6 (size-AA) batteries with your remote (STR-DE545...
Operating Instructions (Receiver)
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...the actual location of the speakers will create a fairly realistic sensation of the center speaker, press MENU to turn on the receiver. 2 Press TEST TONE on the supplied remote. Please note that speaker. You will create a larger soundstage. (1 foot corresponds to a 1 ms difference.) Adjusting these ...parameters while listening to adjust the volume of the sound from each speaker. on the remote to adjust the level. 4 Press TEST TONE on the receiver or press MASTER VOL +/- Also, the center speaker can be set the center speaker farther away than the...
...the actual location of the speakers will create a fairly realistic sensation of the center speaker, press MENU to turn on the receiver. 2 Press TEST TONE on the supplied remote. Please note that speaker. You will create a larger soundstage. (1 foot corresponds to a 1 ms difference.) Adjusting these ...parameters while listening to adjust the volume of the sound from each speaker. on the remote to adjust the level. 4 Press TEST TONE on the receiver or press MASTER VOL +/- Also, the center speaker can be set the center speaker farther away than the...
Operating Instructions (Receiver)
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...turned on. , Check that the volume level on page 23). (STR-DE545 and STR-SE501 only) , Check that all the speakers using the remote control. F. Before You Use Your Receiver Before turning on the receiver Make sure that the connections were made via the front panel using ... output, the receiver switches to produce better results. In other words, in order to create a more cohesive soundstage with balanced dialog, we recommend you connected (e.g., CD player or tape deck). 3 Turn on page 23). (STR-DE545 and STRSE501 only). TUNING + MEMORY FM/AM FM MODE BASS MUTING...
...turned on. , Check that the volume level on page 23). (STR-DE545 and STR-SE501 only) , Check that all the speakers using the remote control. F. Before You Use Your Receiver Before turning on the receiver Make sure that the connections were made via the front panel using ... output, the receiver switches to produce better results. In other words, in order to create a more cohesive soundstage with balanced dialog, we recommend you connected (e.g., CD player or tape deck). 3 Turn on page 23). (STR-DE545 and STRSE501 only). TUNING + MEMORY FM/AM FM MODE BASS MUTING...
Operating Instructions (Receiver)
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... the rear left and right speakers. • The balance can be adjusted ±8 steps. • These settings can be adjusted using the supplied remote. The button lights up and the first parameter is stored automatically. *Front balance ( L R ) Initial setting : balance Lets you adjust the level... the front left and right speakers. • The balance can be adjusted ±8 steps. • These settings can be adjusted using the supplied remote. See "Adjusting the speaker volume" (page 19). *Rear balance ( LS RS ) Initial setting : balance Lets you attenuate the level of the ...
... the rear left and right speakers. • The balance can be adjusted ±8 steps. • These settings can be adjusted using the supplied remote. The button lights up and the first parameter is stored automatically. *Front balance ( L R ) Initial setting : balance Lets you adjust the level... the front left and right speakers. • The balance can be adjusted ±8 steps. • These settings can be adjusted using the supplied remote. See "Adjusting the speaker volume" (page 19). *Rear balance ( LS RS ) Initial setting : balance Lets you attenuate the level of the ...
Operating Instructions (Receiver)
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... the numeric buttons on this receiver in stations on the remote (see page 40). The receiver will also scan all available stations in any of the station you want directly by entering its 2-character code (see page 23). (STR-DE545 and STR-SE501 only) Receiving Broadcasts 37 Automatic Tuning If ...Tuning or Automatic Tuning, you can preset them to the receiver (see page 5). • Selected the appropriate speaker system (see page 40). Receiving Broadcasts This chapter describes how to receive FM or AM broadcasts and how to 30 FM or AM stations can be preset. Before you begin, ...
... the numeric buttons on this receiver in stations on the remote (see page 40). The receiver will also scan all available stations in any of the station you want directly by entering its 2-character code (see page 23). (STR-DE545 and STR-SE501 only) Receiving Broadcasts 37 Automatic Tuning If ...Tuning or Automatic Tuning, you can preset them to the receiver (see page 5). • Selected the appropriate speaker system (see page 40). Receiving Broadcasts This chapter describes how to receive FM or AM broadcasts and how to 30 FM or AM stations can be preset. Before you begin, ...
Operating Instructions (Receiver)
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...CURSOR MASTER MODE VOL MENU FM MODE MEMORY SHIFT Numeric buttons D.TUNING Brief descriptions of buttons used to receive broadcasts PRESET TUNING +/-: Press to turn on the "STEREO" indication. Note If "STEREO" does not appear at all even when the FM broadcast is poor, press ... to select the tuner. FM MODE: If "STEREO" flashes in the display and the FM stereo reception is received normally, press this button to preset stations. MEMORY: Uses for presetting radio stations or tuning to improve the sound. On the remote (STR-DE445 only): D. Receiving Broadcasts 38 SHIFT: Press ...
...CURSOR MASTER MODE VOL MENU FM MODE MEMORY SHIFT Numeric buttons D.TUNING Brief descriptions of buttons used to receive broadcasts PRESET TUNING +/-: Press to turn on the "STEREO" indication. Note If "STEREO" does not appear at all even when the FM broadcast is poor, press ... to select the tuner. FM MODE: If "STEREO" flashes in the display and the FM stereo reception is received normally, press this button to preset stations. MEMORY: Uses for presetting radio stations or tuning to improve the sound. On the remote (STR-DE445 only): D. Receiving Broadcasts 38 SHIFT: Press ...
Operating Instructions (Receiver)
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...entered the right frequency. Tuning intervals for optimum reception. 6 Repeat Steps 2 to 5 to receive other stations. The last received station is tuned in. 2 Press FM/AM to select the FM or AM band. 3 Press D.TUNING on the remote. 4 Press the numeric buttons on page 38. 1 Press TUNER. z If you try ...to enter a frequency not covered by the tuning interval The entered value is received. 4 To continue...
...entered the right frequency. Tuning intervals for optimum reception. 6 Repeat Steps 2 to 5 to receive other stations. The last received station is tuned in. 2 Press FM/AM to select the FM or AM band. 3 Press D.TUNING on the remote. 4 Press the numeric buttons on page 38. 1 Press TUNER. z If you try ...to enter a frequency not covered by the tuning interval The entered value is received. 4 To continue...
Operating Instructions (Receiver)
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... stations either of the following two ways. Do Steps 4 to preset using the numeric buttons on the supplied remote. Each time you want to 6 before you press the button, the receiver tunes in one preset station at a time, in the display for about two weeks, all the preset stations...buttons used to preset them by pressing PRESET TUNING + or PRESET TUNING -. Tuning to preset stations You can store the station, start again from the receiver's memory, and you want . Preset Tuning For details on the buttons used in the display. 5 Select a preset number by performing steps on "...
... stations either of the following two ways. Do Steps 4 to preset using the numeric buttons on the supplied remote. Each time you want to 6 before you press the button, the receiver tunes in one preset station at a time, in the display for about two weeks, all the preset stations...buttons used to preset them by pressing PRESET TUNING + or PRESET TUNING -. Tuning to preset stations You can store the station, start again from the receiver's memory, and you want . Preset Tuning For details on the buttons used in the display. 5 Select a preset number by performing steps on "...
Operating Instructions (Receiver)
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...if you need help. 1 Select the program source to be recorded. 2 Prepare the component for recording. 4 Start recording on the receiver. z You can set the receiver to record into the LD player. 3 Insert a blank video tape into the VCR for playing. You can record the sound from... intervals. Using the Sleep Timer Recording on the remote. z You can check the time remaining before the receiver turns off automatically at a specified time. Press SLEEP on the remote while the power is not possible if you want using the receiver. To resume audio recording from the original medium....
...if you need help. 1 Select the program source to be recorded. 2 Prepare the component for recording. 4 Start recording on the receiver. z You can set the receiver to record into the LD player. 3 Insert a blank video tape into the VCR for playing. You can record the sound from... intervals. Using the Sleep Timer Recording on the remote. z You can check the time remaining before the receiver turns off automatically at a specified time. Press SLEEP on the remote while the power is not possible if you want using the receiver. To resume audio recording from the original medium....
Operating Instructions (Receiver)
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...parameter is on (press SOUND FIELD - Turn off the receiver, eliminate the short-circuit problem and turn on the remote if the MUTING indicator is heard. , Check that the... sure the sound field function is set or fluorescent light. , Move your nearest Sony dealer. Additional Information 45 Additional Information Troubleshooting If you experience any problem persist, consult... receiver has been activated because of the following difficulties while using the receiver, use this troubleshooting guide to help you 've set the SPEAKERS selector correctly (see page 23). (STR-DE545 and STR-SE501...
...parameter is on (press SOUND FIELD - Turn off the receiver, eliminate the short-circuit problem and turn on the remote if the MUTING indicator is heard. , Check that the... sure the sound field function is set or fluorescent light. , Move your nearest Sony dealer. Additional Information 45 Additional Information Troubleshooting If you experience any problem persist, consult... receiver has been activated because of the following difficulties while using the receiver, use this troubleshooting guide to help you 've set the SPEAKERS selector correctly (see page 23). (STR-DE545 and STR-SE501...
Operating Instructions (Receiver)
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... set to ON (see page 18). Adjust the antennas and connect an external antenna if necessary. , The signal strength of front speakers (STR-DE545 and STR-SE501 only). Preset the stations (see pages 39 and 48). , No stations have been preset or the preset stations have been cleared (...to either SMALL or LARGE (see page 23) before operating the receiver or other component. The remote does not function. , Point the remote at the remote sensor g on the receiver. , Remove any obstacles in the path between the remote and the receiver. , Replace both batteries in AM stations with new ones, if...
... set to ON (see page 18). Adjust the antennas and connect an external antenna if necessary. , The signal strength of front speakers (STR-DE545 and STR-SE501 only). Preset the stations (see pages 39 and 48). , No stations have been preset or the preset stations have been cleared (...to either SMALL or LARGE (see page 23) before operating the receiver or other component. The remote does not function. , Point the remote at the remote sensor g on the receiver. , Remove any obstacles in the path between the remote and the receiver. , Replace both batteries in AM stations with new ones, if...
Operating Instructions (Receiver)
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..., either one or two digit. Tape deck/VCR/ LD player/ DAT deck n Tape deck Starts play . Remote Button Description (STR-DE445 only) You can use the remote to enter the value. To watch DVD player or Dolby Digital. To listen Minidisc or audio tape. To watch...player/ VCD player/ MD deck/ DAT deck Function Activates the sleep function and the duration which the receiver turns off . Remote Button Operations Function SHIFT Receiver Press repeatedly to select a memory page for Sony TVs with the picture-in DVD player/ record standby.) VCD player/ LD player/ DAT deck x...
..., either one or two digit. Tape deck/VCR/ LD player/ DAT deck n Tape deck Starts play . Remote Button Description (STR-DE445 only) You can use the remote to enter the value. To watch DVD player or Dolby Digital. To listen Minidisc or audio tape. To watch...player/ VCD player/ MD deck/ DAT deck Function Activates the sleep function and the duration which the receiver turns off . Remote Button Operations Function SHIFT Receiver Press repeatedly to select a memory page for Sony TVs with the picture-in DVD player/ record standby.) VCD player/ LD player/ DAT deck x...
Operating Instructions (Receiver)
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.... Toggles between the previous and the current channels. Selects output signal from the receiver. Reinforces bass in -picture function. Displays DVD menu. POSITION = 0 SWAP + - Remote Button Description (STR-DE445 only) Remote Button SUB CH +/-* CH PRESET +/- Selects a menu item. Enters the selection... DISPLAY P IN P* JUMP Operations TV Receiver TV/VCR/SAT TV/VCR/ LD player/ DVD player/ VCD player TV TV WIDE D. F. MENU F/f/G/g ENTER Receiver Receiver Receiver DVD DVD DVD Function Selects preset channels for Sony TVs with multi-disc changer only). Selects...
.... Toggles between the previous and the current channels. Selects output signal from the receiver. Reinforces bass in -picture function. Displays DVD menu. POSITION = 0 SWAP + - Remote Button Description (STR-DE445 only) Remote Button SUB CH +/-* CH PRESET +/- Selects a menu item. Enters the selection... DISPLAY P IN P* JUMP Operations TV Receiver TV/VCR/SAT TV/VCR/ LD player/ DVD player/ VCD player TV TV WIDE D. F. MENU F/f/G/g ENTER Receiver Receiver Receiver DVD DVD DVD Function Selects preset channels for Sony TVs with multi-disc changer only). Selects...
Operating Instructions (Receiver)
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... operate Press CD player 1 DAT deck 2 MD deck 3 Tape deck A 4 Tape deck B 5 LD player VCR (remote control mode VTR 1*) VCR (remote control mode VTR 2*) VCR (remote control mode VTR 3*) TV DSS (Digital Satellite Receiver) DVD VCD player 6 7 8 9 0 >10 ENTER . * Sony VCRs are assigned to Beta, 8mm and VHS respectively. The following buttons are operated with...
... operate Press CD player 1 DAT deck 2 MD deck 3 Tape deck A 4 Tape deck B 5 LD player VCR (remote control mode VTR 1*) VCR (remote control mode VTR 2*) VCR (remote control mode VTR 3*) TV DSS (Digital Satellite Receiver) DVD VCD player 6 7 8 9 0 >10 ENTER . * Sony VCRs are assigned to Beta, 8mm and VHS respectively. The following buttons are operated with...
Dimensions Diagram
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...8226; b2b.sel.sony.com Features and specifications subject to change without notice. • Non-metric weights and measurements are approximate. STR-DE545 RM-PP404 REMOTE CONTROL DESCRIPTION: Dolby Digital DIMENSIONS Receiver (WHD): 17"... x 6 1/4" x 12" WEIGHT: Approx 18 lbs FRONT VIEW 17" POWER REQUIREMENTS:120V POWER 60H CONSUMPTION: 250 Watts R FM102.7MHz A3 5 3/4" 6 1/4" 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 " 5/8" BACK VIEW FM...
...8226; b2b.sel.sony.com Features and specifications subject to change without notice. • Non-metric weights and measurements are approximate. STR-DE545 RM-PP404 REMOTE CONTROL DESCRIPTION: Dolby Digital DIMENSIONS Receiver (WHD): 17"... x 6 1/4" x 12" WEIGHT: Approx 18 lbs FRONT VIEW 17" POWER REQUIREMENTS:120V POWER 60H CONSUMPTION: 250 Watts R FM102.7MHz A3 5 3/4" 6 1/4" 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 " 5/8" BACK VIEW FM...