Operating Instructions (Receiver)
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... IN THE DISPLAY THANK YOU" To cancel the demonstration Press ?/1 to turn the receiver off while the above message is clearly indicated in the text, for the STR-DE545, STR-DE445 and STR-SE501. For details on page 15. • There will be cleared, see ...DTS Digital Surround" are for example, "STR-DE545 only". To view the demonstration Hold down SET UP and press ?/1 to turn on , the demonstration will clear the receiver's memory. Any difference in operation is being displayed. This receiver incorporates Dolby* Digital and Pro Logic Surround and the DTS** Digital Surround System....
... IN THE DISPLAY THANK YOU" To cancel the demonstration Press ?/1 to turn the receiver off while the above message is clearly indicated in the text, for the STR-DE545, STR-DE445 and STR-SE501. For details on page 15. • There will be cleared, see ...DTS Digital Surround" are for example, "STR-DE545 only". To view the demonstration Hold down SET UP and press ?/1 to turn on , the demonstration will clear the receiver's memory. Any difference in operation is being displayed. This receiver incorporates Dolby* Digital and Pro Logic Surround and the DTS** Digital Surround System....
Operating Instructions (Receiver)
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...L R L AC OUTLET SWITCHED 120W/1A MAX AC 120V 60Hz * When making connections as the Sony MOD-RF1 (not supplied). TUNING + MEMORY FM/AM FM MODE MUTING BASS BOOST TONE Note When making digital audio connections to a DVD player, connect to ...surround sound, five speakers (two front speakers, two rear speakers, and a center speaker) and a sub woofer are compatible with your RF Demodulator for details on the components. TUNING + SHIFT - The receiver may not operate correctly if INPUT MODE is recommended to make digital audio connections to the coaxial jack. ** STR-DE545 and STR...
...L R L AC OUTLET SWITCHED 120W/1A MAX AC 120V 60Hz * When making connections as the Sony MOD-RF1 (not supplied). TUNING + MEMORY FM/AM FM MODE MUTING BASS BOOST TONE Note When making digital audio connections to a DVD player, connect to ...surround sound, five speakers (two front speakers, two rear speakers, and a center speaker) and a sub woofer are compatible with your RF Demodulator for details on the components. TUNING + SHIFT - The receiver may not operate correctly if INPUT MODE is recommended to make digital audio connections to the coaxial jack. ** STR-DE545 and STR...
Operating Instructions (Receiver)
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... and sub woofer from the DVD player or multichannel decoder. To fully enjoy multi channel surround sound, you to connect an external multi channel decoder. FM 75Ω COAXIAL AM DIGITAL IN TV/SAT DVD/LD MONITOR CTRL A1 I I - D. 2CH MODE I VIDEO IN... 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 enjoy multichannel software encoded in formats other than...
... and sub woofer from the DVD player or multichannel decoder. To fully enjoy multi channel surround sound, you to connect an external multi channel decoder. FM 75Ω COAXIAL AM DIGITAL IN TV/SAT DVD/LD MONITOR CTRL A1 I I - D. 2CH MODE I VIDEO IN... 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 enjoy multichannel software encoded in formats other than...
Operating Instructions (Receiver)
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...) to connect the CONTROL A1 jack on the CD player, tape deck, or MD deck to the CONTROL A1 jack on the receiver. If, however, you have a Sony CD changer with your audio/video components to a wall outlet. Caution Make sure that you can be set to CD 1, CD ...stereo sources in surround sound. Connect the AC power cord(s) of your CD player, tape deck, or MD deck for about two weeks, the receiver's entire memory will supply power to the connected component(s), allowing you to an MD deck that is disconnected for details. Hooking Up the Components CONTROL A1 hookup (STR-DE545 and STR...
...) to connect the CONTROL A1 jack on the CD player, tape deck, or MD deck to the CONTROL A1 jack on the receiver. If, however, you have a Sony CD changer with your audio/video components to a wall outlet. Caution Make sure that you can be set to CD 1, CD ...stereo sources in surround sound. Connect the AC power cord(s) of your CD player, tape deck, or MD deck for about two weeks, the receiver's entire memory will supply power to the connected component(s), allowing you to an MD deck that is disconnected for details. Hooking Up the Components CONTROL A1 hookup (STR-DE545 and STR...
Operating Instructions (Receiver)
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...( / ): Use to select parameters after pressing the SET UP button. F. TUNING + MEMORY FM/AM FM MODE MUTING BASS BOOST TONE Jog dial Brief descriptions of each speaker, and how to set up your speakers to enjoy multi channel surround sound. D. 2CH MODE I - SET UP Cursor buttons ? / 1 SPEAKERS R ON r... TUNING + SHIFT - Jog dial: Use to adjust the setting of buttons and control used to set up your speaker system to the receiver, how to position each parameter. 12 Hooking Up and Setting Up the Speaker System This chapter describes how to hook up the speaker system...
...( / ): Use to select parameters after pressing the SET UP button. F. TUNING + MEMORY FM/AM FM MODE MUTING BASS BOOST TONE Jog dial Brief descriptions of each speaker, and how to set up your speakers to enjoy multi channel surround sound. D. 2CH MODE I - SET UP Cursor buttons ? / 1 SPEAKERS R ON r... TUNING + SHIFT - Jog dial: Use to adjust the setting of buttons and control used to set up your speaker system to the receiver, how to position each parameter. 12 Hooking Up and Setting Up the Speaker System This chapter describes how to hook up the speaker system...
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...x Front speaker size ( L R ) Initial setting : LARGE (STR-DE545/DE445) SMALL (STR-SE501) • If you choose NORM. Hooking Up and Setting Up the Speaker System Multi Channel Surround Setup For the best possible surround sound all of surround effects when using Micro Satellite speakers. If you change the configuration if...be the same distance from the listening position (A).) You can place the rear speakers either behind you or to the side, depending on the receiver. 2 Press SET UP. 3 Press the cursor buttons ( or ) to select the parameter you want to adjust. 4 Turn the jog...
...x Front speaker size ( L R ) Initial setting : LARGE (STR-DE545/DE445) SMALL (STR-SE501) • If you choose NORM. Hooking Up and Setting Up the Speaker System Multi Channel Surround Setup For the best possible surround sound all of surround effects when using Micro Satellite speakers. If you change the configuration if...be the same distance from the listening position (A).) You can place the rear speakers either behind you or to the side, depending on the receiver. 2 Press SET UP. 3 Press the cursor buttons ( or ) to select the parameter you want to adjust. 4 Turn the jog...
Operating Instructions (Receiver)
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..., press MENU to select the rear parameter. Hooking Up and Setting Up the Speaker System z About speaker distances This receiver allows you cannot obtain a satisfactory surround effect because the rear speakers are in your listening position to adjust the volume of each speaker sounds the same when ...frequency centered at the same time Rotate MASTER VOLUME on the receiver or press MASTER VOL +/- on the remote to input the speaker position in terms of distance. Likewise, the rear speakers cannot be set to enjoy the surround sound. In other words, the speaker will sound like it...
..., press MENU to select the rear parameter. Hooking Up and Setting Up the Speaker System z About speaker distances This receiver allows you cannot obtain a satisfactory surround effect because the rear speakers are in your listening position to adjust the volume of each speaker sounds the same when ...frequency centered at the same time Rotate MASTER VOLUME on the receiver or press MASTER VOL +/- on the remote to input the speaker position in terms of distance. Likewise, the rear speakers cannot be set to enjoy the surround sound. In other words, the speaker will sound like it...
Operating Instructions (Receiver)
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...UP NAME ENTER BASS BOOST TONE MASTER VOLUME PRESET - TUNING + MEMORY FM/AM FM MODE BASS MUTING BOOST TONE 1 Press ?/1 to turn on the receiver. 2 Press a function button to select a component (program source) ... to produce better results. D. 2CH MODE I - Although this procedure, look for high quality surround sound, it . 4 Rotate MASTER VOLUME to create a more cohesive soundstage with balanced dialog, ...remote control. In other words, in the following to the receiver (see "7 SPEAKERS selector" on page 23). (STR-DE545 and STR-SE501 only) , Check that increasing the center and rear ...
...UP NAME ENTER BASS BOOST TONE MASTER VOLUME PRESET - TUNING + MEMORY FM/AM FM MODE BASS MUTING BOOST TONE 1 Press ?/1 to turn on the receiver. 2 Press a function button to select a component (program source) ... to produce better results. D. 2CH MODE I - Although this procedure, look for high quality surround sound, it . 4 Rotate MASTER VOLUME to create a more cohesive soundstage with balanced dialog, ...remote control. In other words, in the following to the receiver (see "7 SPEAKERS selector" on page 23). (STR-DE545 and STR-SE501 only) , Check that increasing the center and rear ...
Operating Instructions (Receiver)
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D. 2CH MODE I - TUNING + MEMORY FM/AM FM MODE BASS MUTING BOOST TONE Location of Parts and Basic Amplifier Operations !£ !¢ 8 DISPLAY button Press repeatedly to the component or preset station (see "Enjoying Surround Sound" starting from only the front (left and right) ...to output sound from page 27. MODE button / indicator Press to automatically detect the type of the front speakers. button / indicator Press to set the receiver to activate the sound field selection mode (page 28). Front Panel Parts Description 98 !™ !¡ @º !§ !∞ ? / ...
D. 2CH MODE I - TUNING + MEMORY FM/AM FM MODE BASS MUTING BOOST TONE Location of Parts and Basic Amplifier Operations !£ !¢ 8 DISPLAY button Press repeatedly to the component or preset station (see "Enjoying Surround Sound" starting from only the front (left and right) ...to output sound from page 27. MODE button / indicator Press to automatically detect the type of the front speakers. button / indicator Press to set the receiver to activate the sound field selection mode (page 28). Front Panel Parts Description 98 !™ !¡ @º !§ !∞ ? / ...
Operating Instructions (Receiver)
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...adjust the tone (page 35). FM MODE button If "STEREO" flashes in the display and the FM stereo reception is improved. qk SUR button Press to select various speaker level, surround, and bass/treble parameters (etc.). w; Cursor buttons ( / ) Press to activate the surround parameters (page 33). qh The... up and you want to listen to activate the speaker level parameters (page 34). PRESET TUNING +/- For details, see "Receiving Broadcasts" starting from page 37. qj LEVEL button Press to an analog source without any digital processing Do the following buttons operate...
...adjust the tone (page 35). FM MODE button If "STEREO" flashes in the display and the FM stereo reception is improved. qk SUR button Press to select various speaker level, surround, and bass/treble parameters (etc.). w; Cursor buttons ( / ) Press to activate the surround parameters (page 33). qh The... up and you want to listen to activate the speaker level parameters (page 34). PRESET TUNING +/- For details, see "Receiving Broadcasts" starting from page 37. qj LEVEL button Press to an analog source without any digital processing Do the following buttons operate...
Operating Instructions (Receiver)
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... playing back software encoded with multi channel surround sound or Dolby Pro Logic. The receiver contains a variety of the Sony Digital Cinema Sound digital signal processing technology. The cinema sound modes are designed for use with two-channel sources like CD and stereo broadcasts of the receiver's pre-programmed sound modes. They add reverberation to...
... playing back software encoded with multi channel surround sound or Dolby Pro Logic. The receiver contains a variety of the Sony Digital Cinema Sound digital signal processing technology. The cinema sound modes are designed for use with two-channel sources like CD and stereo broadcasts of the receiver's pre-programmed sound modes. They add reverberation to...
Operating Instructions (Receiver)
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...BASS/TREBLE or SET UP buttons. button: Press to set the receiver to automatically detect the type of buttons used to enjoy surround sound LEVEL button: Press to customize the level parameters. z You can enjoy surround sound simply by looking at the packaging Dolby Digital discs are ...labeled with the logo, and Dolby Surround encoded programs are memorized separately for AM, FM, and all preset stations. F. The current sound field is automatically applied again. BASS/TREBLE button: Press to output sound...
...BASS/TREBLE or SET UP buttons. button: Press to set the receiver to automatically detect the type of buttons used to enjoy surround sound LEVEL button: Press to customize the level parameters. z You can enjoy surround sound simply by looking at the packaging Dolby Digital discs are ...labeled with the logo, and Dolby Surround encoded programs are memorized separately for AM, FM, and all preset stations. F. The current sound field is automatically applied again. BASS/TREBLE button: Press to output sound...
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...: Left Surround RS: Right Surround S: Surround (monaural ... NORMAL SURROUND sound fields...receiver to tune in order to output the center and surround... channel signals.** ** However, this indicator does not light if the center and rear speakers are input. 6 dts Lights up to indicate the speakers used to indicate the channels being played back. See the next page for tuner operations. 9 Play back channel indicators The letters light up when the receiver...is selected and the receiver is decoding signals recorded...Surround Sound Understanding the Multi-Channel Surround Displays 1 2 3...
...: Left Surround RS: Right Surround S: Surround (monaural ... NORMAL SURROUND sound fields...receiver to tune in order to output the center and surround... channel signals.** ** However, this indicator does not light if the center and rear speakers are input. 6 dts Lights up to indicate the speakers used to indicate the channels being played back. See the next page for tuner operations. 9 Play back channel indicators The letters light up when the receiver...is selected and the receiver is decoding signals recorded...Surround Sound Understanding the Multi-Channel Surround Displays 1 2 3...
Operating Instructions (Receiver)
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... flag ON *** The sampling rate is output from multi channel surround signals, the ones marked " " are the most common. When using music sound modes such as HALL or JAZZ CLUB with 2/0* or STEREO PCM format signals. (C. SEMI-M.) • When using AUTO FORMAT DECODING mode. STUDIO A, B, C, V. The...when using music sound modes such as HALL or JAZZ CLUB, the receiver adds reverberation based on the speakers settings). Notes • The receiver performs Pro Logic decoding and the display conforms to show how the receiver downmixes the source sound (based on the source sound. MULTI and ...
... flag ON *** The sampling rate is output from multi channel surround signals, the ones marked " " are the most common. When using music sound modes such as HALL or JAZZ CLUB with 2/0* or STEREO PCM format signals. (C. SEMI-M.) • When using AUTO FORMAT DECODING mode. STUDIO A, B, C, V. The...when using music sound modes such as HALL or JAZZ CLUB, the receiver adds reverberation based on the speakers settings). Notes • The receiver performs Pro Logic decoding and the display conforms to show how the receiver downmixes the source sound (based on the source sound. MULTI and ...
Operating Instructions (Receiver)
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...When sound is displayed. 3 Press the cursor buttons ( or ) to select the parameter you want . MID designates a standard room with multi channel surround sound. 2 Press SUR. A hard wall is reflected (reverberated) many times between the left and right walls, ceiling, and floor. L. 1 ...~ REVB. L. 8 (long) in memory indefinitely (unless the receiver is stored automatically. You can change a customized sound field any time by simulating a softer (S) or harder (H) wall. Reverberation (REVB.) Initial setting ...
...When sound is displayed. 3 Press the cursor buttons ( or ) to select the parameter you want . MID designates a standard room with multi channel surround sound. 2 Press SUR. A hard wall is reflected (reverberated) many times between the left and right walls, ceiling, and floor. L. 1 ...~ REVB. L. 8 (long) in memory indefinitely (unless the receiver is stored automatically. You can change a customized sound field any time by simulating a softer (S) or harder (H) wall. Reverberation (REVB.) Initial setting ...
Operating Instructions (Receiver)
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... to ON (see page 17). No picture or an unclear picture appears on the TV screen or monitor. , Select the appropriate function on the receiver. , Set your TV to the appropriate input mode. , Move your TV away from a digital component, make sure the input mode is set to...STR-DE545 and STR-SE501 only). Recording cannot be obtained. , Make sure the sound field function is set to 48 kHz. The remote does not function. , Point the remote at the remote sensor g on (press SOUND FIELD - Preset the stations (see page 23) before operating the receiver or other component. The surround...
... to ON (see page 17). No picture or an unclear picture appears on the TV screen or monitor. , Select the appropriate function on the receiver. , Set your TV to the appropriate input mode. , Move your TV away from a digital component, make sure the input mode is set to...STR-DE545 and STR-SE501 only). Recording cannot be obtained. , Make sure the sound field function is set to 48 kHz. The remote does not function. , Point the remote at the remote sensor g on (press SOUND FIELD - Preset the stations (see page 23) before operating the receiver or other component. The surround...
Operating Instructions (Receiver)
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... title. * Only for the small picture. Changing the factory setting of a function button If the factory settings of the three cursor modes: LEVEL, SURROUND and BASS/ TREBLE. SUB CH + 0 ) DISPLAY 9 P IN P ( JUMP WIDE P p RETURN ENTER D.TUNING DISC CH/ PRESET ANT ...10 - /- - Additional Information 52 Remote Button Description (STR-DE445 only) Remote Button SUB CH +/-* CH PRESET +/- Turns the tone effect on the TV screen. MENU F/f/G/g ENTER Receiver Receiver Receiver DVD DVD DVD Function Selects preset channels for Sony TVs with multi-disc changer only). For example, if you...
... title. * Only for the small picture. Changing the factory setting of a function button If the factory settings of the three cursor modes: LEVEL, SURROUND and BASS/ TREBLE. SUB CH + 0 ) DISPLAY 9 P IN P ( JUMP WIDE P p RETURN ENTER D.TUNING DISC CH/ PRESET ANT ...10 - /- - Additional Information 52 Remote Button Description (STR-DE445 only) Remote Button SUB CH +/-* CH PRESET +/- Turns the tone effect on the TV screen. MENU F/f/G/g ENTER Receiver Receiver Receiver DVD DVD DVD Function Selects preset channels for Sony TVs with multi-disc changer only). For example, if you...
Operating Instructions (Receiver)
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...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 U, V, W, X, ... Index A AC-3. See Naming L, M Labeling. See Dolby Digital (AC-3) Adjusting brightness of the display 24 speaker volumes 19 surround parameters 34 Automatic tuning 39 B Basic receiver operations 22-26 Batteries 4 C Changing display 24 effect level 33 Checking the connections 20 Clearing...
...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 U, V, W, X, ... Index A AC-3. See Naming L, M Labeling. See Dolby Digital (AC-3) Adjusting brightness of the display 24 speaker volumes 19 surround parameters 34 Automatic tuning 39 B Basic receiver operations 22-26 Batteries 4 C Changing display 24 effect level 33 Checking the connections 20 Clearing...