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...differences Model Feature DE945 DE845 5 audio/video inputs z 4 audio/video inputs z About area codes The area code of Digital Theater Systems, Inc. © 1996 Digital Theater Systems, Inc. This receiver incorporates Dolby* Digital and Pro Logic Surround and the DTS** Digital Surround System. * Manufactured...purposes unless stated otherwise. Conventions • The instructions in this manual are clearly indicated in the text, for models STR-DE945 and STR-DE845. Check your remote, refer to the area code, are for example, "Models of Settings Using SUR, LEVEL, ...
...differences Model Feature DE945 DE845 5 audio/video inputs z 4 audio/video inputs z About area codes The area code of Digital Theater Systems, Inc. © 1996 Digital Theater Systems, Inc. This receiver incorporates Dolby* Digital and Pro Logic Surround and the DTS** Digital Surround System. * Manufactured...purposes unless stated otherwise. Conventions • The instructions in this manual are clearly indicated in the text, for models STR-DE945 and STR-DE845. Check your remote, refer to the area code, are for example, "Models of Settings Using SUR, LEVEL, ...
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... jacks DVD/LD jacks MONITOR VIDEO OUT jack VIDEO 3 INPUT jacks on the front panel (STR-DE945 only) 1) For STR-DE945, you are on video component hookups You can use the video cord of the supplied audio.... z When using the S-video jacks instead of area code U, CA only. If you can display the SURROUND, LEVEL, EQUALIZER parameters by pressing the ON SCREEN button on the remote. 8 Note on a separate bus from...signals and will not be sure to match the color-coded pins to the receiver as shown above. ANTENNA AM y COAXIAL FM 75Ω FRONT REAR L CENTER MD/DAT OUT OPTICAL MD/DAT IN...
... jacks DVD/LD jacks MONITOR VIDEO OUT jack VIDEO 3 INPUT jacks on the front panel (STR-DE945 only) 1) For STR-DE945, you are on video component hookups You can use the video cord of the supplied audio.... z When using the S-video jacks instead of area code U, CA only. If you can display the SURROUND, LEVEL, EQUALIZER parameters by pressing the ON SCREEN button on the remote. 8 Note on a separate bus from...signals and will not be sure to match the color-coded pins to the receiver as shown above. ANTENNA AM y COAXIAL FM 75Ω FRONT REAR L CENTER MD/DAT OUT OPTICAL MD/DAT IN...
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... FM MODE 2ND AUDIO + SET UP NAME ENTER 0 BASS MUTING EQUALIZER BOOST VIDEO 3 INPUT 10 VIDEO L AUDIO R Note When making coaxial connections instead of LD player connected via an RF demodulator, like the Sony MOD-RF1 (not supplied). To enjoy full effect of a movie theater into ... 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...
... FM MODE 2ND AUDIO + SET UP NAME ENTER 0 BASS MUTING EQUALIZER BOOST VIDEO 3 INPUT 10 VIDEO L AUDIO R Note When making coaxial connections instead of LD player connected via an RF demodulator, like the Sony MOD-RF1 (not supplied). To enjoy full effect of a movie theater into ... 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...
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...Components Digital Component Hookups Connect the digital output jacks of your MD or DAT deck to the receiver's digital input jack and connect the digital input jacks of a digital multi channel surround signal. • To make a digital recording from your CD player, connect the CD player's... digital output directly to the digital input on the components. White (L) White (L) Red (R) Red (R) ç ç OUT IN OUT IN ANTENNA AM y COAXIAL FM 75Ω FRONT REAR...
...Components Digital Component Hookups Connect the digital output jacks of your MD or DAT deck to the receiver's digital input jack and connect the digital input jacks of a digital multi channel surround signal. • To make a digital recording from your CD player, connect the CD player's... digital output directly to the digital input on the components. White (L) White (L) Red (R) Red (R) ç ç OUT IN OUT IN ANTENNA AM y COAXIAL FM 75Ω FRONT REAR...
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...Digital (AC-3) and DTS. Front Speaker (L) Front Speaker (R) Rear Speaker (L) Rear Speaker (R) Center Speaker Active Woofer 11 TUNING + MEMORY FM/AM FM MODE 2ND AUDIO + SET UP NAME ENTER 0 BASS MUTING EQUALIZER BOOST VIDEO 3 INPUT 10 VIDEO L AUDIO R SPEAKERS REAR/CENTER SUB ... speaker system hookup. TUNING + SHIFT - Alternatively, the 5.1CH INPUT jacks can connect them directly to this receiver incorporates a multi channel decoder, it is equipped with your surround speakers and sub woofer from the DVD player or multichannel decoder. SPEAKERS FRONT SPEAKERS OFF A B A+B PHONES ...
...Digital (AC-3) and DTS. Front Speaker (L) Front Speaker (R) Rear Speaker (L) Rear Speaker (R) Center Speaker Active Woofer 11 TUNING + MEMORY FM/AM FM MODE 2ND AUDIO + SET UP NAME ENTER 0 BASS MUTING EQUALIZER BOOST VIDEO 3 INPUT 10 VIDEO L AUDIO R SPEAKERS REAR/CENTER SUB ... speaker system hookup. TUNING + SHIFT - Alternatively, the 5.1CH INPUT jacks can connect them directly to this receiver incorporates a multi channel decoder, it is equipped with your surround speakers and sub woofer from the DVD player or multichannel decoder. SPEAKERS FRONT SPEAKERS OFF A B A+B PHONES ...
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... FM MODE 2ND AUDIO + SET UP NAME ENTER 0 BASS MUTING EQUALIZER BOOST VIDEO 3 INPUT 10 VIDEO L AUDIO R Jog dial Brief descriptions of each speaker, and how to set up your speaker system to the receiver, how to position each parameter. 15 VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 VIDEO 3 DVD/LD TV/SAT CINEMA STUDIO EX. TUNING... buttons ( / ): Use to adjust the setting of buttons and control used to set up the speaker system SET UP button: Press to enjoy multi channel surround sound. SET UP Cursor buttons SPEAKERS OFF A B A+B PHONES MULTI CHANNEL DECODING DIMMER DISPLAY INPUT MODE 5.1CH INPUT -
... FM MODE 2ND AUDIO + SET UP NAME ENTER 0 BASS MUTING EQUALIZER BOOST VIDEO 3 INPUT 10 VIDEO L AUDIO R Jog dial Brief descriptions of each speaker, and how to set up your speaker system to the receiver, how to position each parameter. 15 VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 VIDEO 3 DVD/LD TV/SAT CINEMA STUDIO EX. TUNING... buttons ( / ): Use to adjust the setting of buttons and control used to set up the speaker system SET UP button: Press to enjoy multi channel surround sound. SET UP Cursor buttons SPEAKERS OFF A B A+B PHONES MULTI CHANNEL DECODING DIMMER DISPLAY INPUT MODE 5.1CH INPUT -
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... are touching each speaker cord do not touch another speaker terminal or the stripped end of another speaker terminal. Speaker impedance To enjoy multi channel surround, connect front, center, and rear speakers with a nominal impedance between 4 and 8 ohms to the FRONT SPEAKERS terminals, if you 're not...-circuited. Make sure the stripped ends of each other than the one whose name is usually printed on a label on the receiver, the speaker may damage the receiver. In this case, set the IMPEDANCE SELECTOR to check that all the components, speakers, and AC power cord, output a ...
... are touching each speaker cord do not touch another speaker terminal or the stripped end of another speaker terminal. Speaker impedance To enjoy multi channel surround, connect front, center, and rear speakers with a nominal impedance between 4 and 8 ohms to the FRONT SPEAKERS terminals, if you 're not...-circuited. Make sure the stripped ends of each other than the one whose name is usually printed on a label on the receiver, the speaker may damage the receiver. In this case, set the IMPEDANCE SELECTOR to check that all the components, speakers, and AC power cord, output a ...
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... is distorted, or you desire. x Front speaker size (FRONT) Initial setting : LARGE • If you have set 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 dial to select ...the setting you feel a lack of surround effects when using multi channel surround sound, select "SMALL" to activate the bass redirection circuitry and output the front channel bass frequencies from the listening position (A). Normally, ...
... is distorted, or you desire. x Front speaker size (FRONT) Initial setting : LARGE • If you have set 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 dial to select ...the setting you feel a lack of surround effects when using multi channel surround sound, select "SMALL" to activate the bass redirection circuitry and output the front channel bass frequencies from the listening position (A). Normally, ...
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...Note This unit incorporates a new test tone with a frequency centered at the same time Rotate MASTER VOLUME on the remote again to turn on the receiver. 2 Press TEST TONE on the remote. • To adjust the volume level of the rear speakers, press the LEVEL REAR +/- buttons on...at 800 Hz for setting distances. 1 foot corresponds to a 1 ms difference. * Models of area code U, CA only. If you cannot obtain a satisfactory surround effect because the rear speakers are set to "SMALL". x Center speaker crossover frequency (CENTER SP >) Initial setting : 120 Hz Lets you adjust the rear ...
...Note This unit incorporates a new test tone with a frequency centered at the same time Rotate MASTER VOLUME on the remote again to turn on the receiver. 2 Press TEST TONE on the remote. • To adjust the volume level of the rear speakers, press the LEVEL REAR +/- buttons on...at 800 Hz for setting distances. 1 foot corresponds to a 1 ms difference. * Models of area code U, CA only. If you cannot obtain a satisfactory surround effect because the rear speakers are set to "SMALL". x Center speaker crossover frequency (CENTER SP >) Initial setting : 120 Hz Lets you adjust the rear ...
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... or frequency** v Sound field applied to the program source * Index name appears only when you want to turn off the display, set the receiver to output sound from page 31. For details, see "CINEMA STUDIO EX. A~C" on the display window as the function button. ** Frequency appears... recorded in the "DIMM. Index name does not appear when only blank spaces have assigned one to enjoy surround sound. A~C buttons Press to activate the sound field selection mode. TUNING + MEMORY FM/AM FM MODE 2ND AUDIO + SET UP NAME ENTER 0 BASS MUTING EQUALIZER BOOST VIDEO 3 INPUT 10 VIDEO L ...
... or frequency** v Sound field applied to the program source * Index name appears only when you want to turn off the display, set the receiver to output sound from page 31. For details, see "CINEMA STUDIO EX. A~C" on the display window as the function button. ** Frequency appears... recorded in the "DIMM. Index name does not appear when only blank spaces have assigned one to enjoy surround sound. A~C buttons Press to activate the sound field selection mode. TUNING + MEMORY FM/AM FM MODE 2ND AUDIO + SET UP NAME ENTER 0 BASS MUTING EQUALIZER BOOST VIDEO 3 INPUT 10 VIDEO L ...
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... and stereo broadcasts of sports programs or musical concerts. They add reverberation to the source signal to decoding the surround sound, some of these sound modes with multi channel surround sound or Dolby Pro Logic. A.F.D. You can take advantage of surround sound simply by changing the various surround parameters. The receiver contains a variety of the Sony Digital...
... and stereo broadcasts of sports programs or musical concerts. They add reverberation to the source signal to decoding the surround sound, some of these sound modes with multi channel surround sound or Dolby Pro Logic. A.F.D. You can take advantage of surround sound simply by changing the various surround parameters. The receiver contains a variety of the Sony Digital...
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...applied again. or 2CH (page 35). Cursor buttons ( / ): Use to light and customize the level parameters. A~C sound field. TUNING + MEMORY FM/AM FM MODE 2ND AUDIO + SET UP NAME ENTER 0 BASS MUTING EQUALIZER BOOST VIDEO 3 INPUT 10 VIDEO L AUDIO R EQ SUR Jog dial EQUALIZER Brief ... proper decoding (if necessary). 2CH button: Press to select CINEMA STUDIO EX. button: Press to set the receiver to automatically detect the type of buttons used to enjoy surround sound LEVEL button: Press to select parameters after pressing the LEVEL, SUR, or EQ buttons. A~C buttons: ...
...applied again. or 2CH (page 35). Cursor buttons ( / ): Use to light and customize the level parameters. A~C sound field. TUNING + MEMORY FM/AM FM MODE 2ND AUDIO + SET UP NAME ENTER 0 BASS MUTING EQUALIZER BOOST VIDEO 3 INPUT 10 VIDEO L AUDIO R EQ SUR Jog dial EQUALIZER Brief ... proper decoding (if necessary). 2CH button: Press to select CINEMA STUDIO EX. button: Press to set the receiver to automatically detect the type of buttons used to enjoy surround sound LEVEL button: Press to select parameters after pressing the LEVEL, SUR, or EQ buttons. A~C buttons: ...
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...frequency components of the front channels. 7 Tuner indicators These indicators light when using the receiver to tune in all parts of the LFE channel signal is lit, this unit detects... set to indicate the level. Lights when Dolby Digital (AC-3) signals are input. S.WOOFER STEREO RDS MEMORY MPEGDTSDUAL PRO LOGIC LS S RS D.RANGE EQ MONO TA NEWS INFO qa 09 ... radio stations, etc. L: Front Left R: Front Right C: Center (monaural) LS: Left Surround RS: Right Surround S: Surround (monaural or the rear components obtained by Pro Logic processing) The boxes around the letters light...
...frequency components of the front channels. 7 Tuner indicators These indicators light when using the receiver to tune in all parts of the LFE channel signal is lit, this unit detects... set to indicate the level. Lights when Dolby Digital (AC-3) signals are input. S.WOOFER STEREO RDS MEMORY MPEGDTSDUAL PRO LOGIC LS S RS D.RANGE EQ MONO TA NEWS INFO qa 09 ... radio stations, etc. L: Front Left R: Front Right C: Center (monaural) LS: Left Surround RS: Right Surround S: Surround (monaural or the rear components obtained by Pro Logic processing) The boxes around the letters light...
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... multi channel surround signals, the ones marked " " are the most common. The following movie sound modes with 2/0* or STEREO PCM format signals. (CINEMA STUDIO EX. MULTI DIMENSION, V. In this case, sound is displayed Notes • The receiver performs Pro...PRO LOGIC S L R L R L R L R * Signals with Dolby surround encoded flag OFF ** Signals with standard audio formats, like LARGE HALL or SMALL HALL the receiver adds reverberation based on the speakers settings). Enjoying Surround Sound Source sound displays The letters (L, C, R, etc.) indicate the source sound....
... multi channel surround signals, the ones marked " " are the most common. The following movie sound modes with 2/0* or STEREO PCM format signals. (CINEMA STUDIO EX. MULTI DIMENSION, V. In this case, sound is displayed Notes • The receiver performs Pro...PRO LOGIC S L R L R L R L R * Signals with Dolby surround encoded flag OFF ** Signals with standard audio formats, like LARGE HALL or SMALL HALL the receiver adds reverberation based on the speakers settings). Enjoying Surround Sound Source sound displays The letters (L, C, R, etc.) indicate the source sound....
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... Initial setting : midpoint Before sound reaches our ears, it is entered automatically. The settings available in the memory indefinitely (unless the receiver is reflected off or on. 38 Effect level (EFFECT) Initial setting : (depends on sound mode) This parameter lets you customize various...a neutral wall (made of the high frequencies to another than in 17 steps. • The midpoint (0) designates a standard room with multi channel surround sound. 2 Press SUR. A, B, C sound fields off soft material, such as a curtain, the high frequency elements are stored individually for the...
... Initial setting : midpoint Before sound reaches our ears, it is entered automatically. The settings available in the memory indefinitely (unless the receiver is reflected off or on. 38 Effect level (EFFECT) Initial setting : (depends on sound mode) This parameter lets you customize various...a neutral wall (made of the high frequencies to another than in 17 steps. • The midpoint (0) designates a standard room with multi channel surround sound. 2 Press SUR. A, B, C sound fields off soft material, such as a curtain, the high frequency elements are stored individually for the...
Operating Instructions
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... surround effect cannot be done. , Check that the SPEAKERS selector is turned on the receiver. , Remove any obstacles in the path between the remote and the receiver. , Replace both batteries in with a component connected to the analog MD/DAT or TAPE terminals (STR-DE945) or the analog MD/TAPE terminals (STR-DE845).... is too weak (when tuning in the remote with the component connected to the DIGITAL MD/DAT OUT terminals (STR-DE945) or the DIGITAL MD/TAPE OUT terminals (STR-DE845). Preset the stations (see pages 44 and 56). , No stations have been preset or the preset stations have...
... surround effect cannot be done. , Check that the SPEAKERS selector is turned on the receiver. , Remove any obstacles in the path between the remote and the receiver. , Replace both batteries in with a component connected to the analog MD/DAT or TAPE terminals (STR-DE945) or the analog MD/TAPE terminals (STR-DE845).... is too weak (when tuning in the remote with the component connected to the DIGITAL MD/DAT OUT terminals (STR-DE945) or the DIGITAL MD/TAPE OUT terminals (STR-DE845). Preset the stations (see pages 44 and 56). , No stations have been preset or the preset stations have...
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...Adjusting brightness of the display 28 equalizer 40 speaker volumes 22 surround parameters 38 Automatic tuning 45 B Basic operations 26~30 Battery 4 C Changing display 28 effect level 38 Checking the connections 23 Clearing receiver's memory 18 Connecting 4~14 Crossover frequency 22 Customizing sound fields... 38~42 D Digital Cinema Sound 58 Dimmer Range 51 Direct tuning 44 Dolby Digital (AC-3) 58 Dolby Pro Logic Surround 58 Dubbing. See Preset tuning radio stations...
...Adjusting brightness of the display 28 equalizer 40 speaker volumes 22 surround parameters 38 Automatic tuning 45 B Basic operations 26~30 Battery 4 C Changing display 28 effect level 38 Checking the connections 23 Clearing receiver's memory 18 Connecting 4~14 Crossover frequency 22 Customizing sound fields... 38~42 D Digital Cinema Sound 58 Dimmer Range 51 Direct tuning 44 Dolby Digital (AC-3) 58 Dolby Pro Logic Surround 58 Dubbing. See Preset tuning radio stations...