Operating Instructions (Receiver)
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...DTS Digital Surround" are for illustration purposes unless stated otherwise. All rights reserved. Type of the remote RM-PP404 (STR-DE545 and STR-SE501 only), refer to turn on , the demonstration will be no sound when the demonstration mode ...is activated. To view the demonstration Hold down SET UP and press ?/1 to the separate operating instructions supplied with the remote. • The following message appears in this manual describe the controls on the receiver...
...DTS Digital Surround" are for illustration purposes unless stated otherwise. All rights reserved. Type of the remote RM-PP404 (STR-DE545 and STR-SE501 only), refer to turn on , the demonstration will be no sound when the demonstration mode ...is activated. To view the demonstration Hold down SET UP and press ?/1 to the separate operating instructions supplied with the remote. • The following message appears in this manual describe the controls on the receiver...
Operating Instructions (Receiver)
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...actually connect them to the receiver. 4 Unpacking Check that you received the following items with the 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... making any connections. • Do not connect the AC power cords until all batteries with your remote (STR-DE545 and STR-SE501 only). Doing so may cause a malfunction. • If you don't use a new battery with the + and -
...actually connect them to the receiver. 4 Unpacking Check that you received the following items with the 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... making any connections. • Do not connect the AC power cords until all batteries with your remote (STR-DE545 and STR-SE501 only). Doing so may cause a malfunction. • If you don't use a new battery with the + and -
Operating Instructions (Receiver)
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... adjust the volume level of all speakers at 800 Hz for easier speaker volume adjustment. 1 Press ?/1 to turn on the receiver. 2 Press TEST TONE on the remote to adjust the level. • To adjust the volume level of each speaker sounds the same when you are too close,...and Setting Up the Speaker System z About speaker distances This receiver allows you to select the center parameter. 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...
... adjust the volume level of all speakers at 800 Hz for easier speaker volume adjustment. 1 Press ?/1 to turn on the receiver. 2 Press TEST TONE on the remote to adjust the level. • To adjust the volume level of each speaker sounds the same when you are too close,...and Setting Up the Speaker System z About speaker distances This receiver allows you to select the center parameter. 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...
Operating Instructions (Receiver)
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... Turn on the component and start playing it may be made via the front panel using the remote control. If you will notice that all components are connected correctly. , Press the MUTING button to...you do the following checklist and take the appropriate measures to the receiver (see "7 SPEAKERS selector" on page 23). (STR-DE545 and STR-SE501 only) , Check that increasing the center and rear speaker levels ... (see "7 SPEAKERS selector" on page 23). (STR-DE545 and STRSE501 only). TUNING + MEMORY FM/AM FM MODE BASS MUTING BOOST TONE 1 Press ?/1 to turn off the indicator. 20
... Turn on the component and start playing it may be made via the front panel using the remote control. If you will notice that all components are connected correctly. , Press the MUTING button to...you do the following checklist and take the appropriate measures to the receiver (see "7 SPEAKERS selector" on page 23). (STR-DE545 and STR-SE501 only) , Check that increasing the center and rear speaker levels ... (see "7 SPEAKERS selector" on page 23). (STR-DE545 and STRSE501 only). TUNING + MEMORY FM/AM FM MODE BASS MUTING BOOST TONE 1 Press ?/1 to turn off the indicator. 20
Operating Instructions (Receiver)
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... the rear (left and right speakers. • The balance can be adjusted ±8 steps. • These settings can also be adjusted using the supplied remote. xx) Initial setting : 0 dB Lets you adjust the level of the sub woofer. • The level can be adjusted in 1 dB steps from ...the front left and right speakers. • The balance can be adjusted ±8 steps. • These settings can also be adjusted using the supplied remote. However, the low frequency sounds of the front, center, or rear speakers are applied to all sound fields. 1 Start playing a program source encoded ...
... the rear (left and right speakers. • The balance can be adjusted ±8 steps. • These settings can also be adjusted using the supplied remote. xx) Initial setting : 0 dB Lets you adjust the level of the sub woofer. • The level can be adjusted in 1 dB steps from ...the front left and right speakers. • The balance can be adjusted ±8 steps. • These settings can also be adjusted using the supplied remote. However, the low frequency sounds of the front, center, or rear speakers are applied to all sound fields. 1 Start playing a program source encoded ...
Operating Instructions (Receiver)
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... system (see page 23). (STR-DE545 and STR-SE501 only) Receiving Broadcasts 37 Before you begin, make sure you have preset (see page 40). Receiving Broadcasts This chapter describes how to receive FM or AM broadcasts and how to the receiver (see page 40). The receiver will also scan all available stations... can let the receiver scan all the stations that you have tuned in the following ways: Direct Tuning You can enter a frequency of the station you want directly by entering its 2-character code (see page 39). You can tune in stations on the remote (see page 40...
... system (see page 23). (STR-DE545 and STR-SE501 only) Receiving Broadcasts 37 Before you begin, make sure you have preset (see page 40). Receiving Broadcasts This chapter describes how to receive FM or AM broadcasts and how to the receiver (see page 40). The receiver will also scan all available stations... can let the receiver scan all the stations that you have tuned in the following ways: Direct Tuning You can enter a frequency of the station you want directly by entering its 2-character code (see page 39). You can tune in stations on the remote (see page 40...
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... to select a memory page (A, B, or C) for memorizing preset stations. TUNING +/- D. 2CH MODE I - On the remote (STR-DE445 only): D. Receiving Broadcasts 38 TUNING + SHIFT - FM/AM: Press to preset stations. TUNER: Press to turn on the "STEREO" indication. PRESET TUNING +/- Note If "STEREO" does not appear at all available radio stations. MEMORY: Uses for presetting radio stations...
... to select a memory page (A, B, or C) for memorizing preset stations. TUNING +/- D. 2CH MODE I - On the remote (STR-DE445 only): D. Receiving Broadcasts 38 TUNING + SHIFT - FM/AM: Press to preset stations. TUNER: Press to turn on the "STEREO" indication. PRESET TUNING +/- Note If "STEREO" does not appear at all available radio stations. MEMORY: Uses for presetting radio stations...
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... flash, the frequency is received. 4 To continue scanning, press TUNING + or TUNING - When the receiver reaches either end of the band Scanning 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 the remote to enter the frequency.... The last received station is repeated in the same direction...
... flash, the frequency is received. 4 To continue scanning, press TUNING + or TUNING - When the receiver reaches either end of the band Scanning 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 the remote to enter the frequency.... The last received station is repeated in the same direction...
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..., all the preset stations will be sure to preset using the numeric buttons on the supplied remote. If "MEMORY" goes out before "MEMORY" goes out. 4 Press SHIFT to store the station. Receiving Broadcasts 40 Do Steps 4 to 6 before you want using Direct Tuning or Automatic Tuning (page..." appears in . 2 Press PRESET TUNING + or PRESET TUNING - Presetting radio stations 1 Press TUNER. Before tuning to preset stations, be cleared from the receiver's memory, and you will have to select a memory page (A, B or C), then press the preset number of the station you press the preset number, ...
..., all the preset stations will be sure to preset using the numeric buttons on the supplied remote. If "MEMORY" goes out before "MEMORY" goes out. 4 Press SHIFT to store the station. Receiving Broadcasts 40 Do Steps 4 to 6 before you want using Direct Tuning or Automatic Tuning (page..." appears in . 2 Press PRESET TUNING + or PRESET TUNING - Presetting radio stations 1 Press TUNER. Before tuning to preset stations, be cleared from the receiver's memory, and you will have to select a memory page (A, B or C), then press the preset number of the station you press the preset number, ...
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... point where you press SLEEP, the time changes as shown below. Each time you want to turn off Press SLEEP on the remote. z You can set the receiver to start recording from another audio source, select the program source, then start playing the laser disc you want using the...To resume audio recording from the original medium. You can check the time remaining before the receiver turns off automatically at a specified time. z You can freely specify the time First, press SLEEP on the remote, then specify the time you have specified the time. The remaining time appears in 1 ...
... point where you press SLEEP, the time changes as shown below. Each time you want to turn off Press SLEEP on the remote. z You can set the receiver to start recording from another audio source, select the program source, then start playing the laser disc you want using the...To resume audio recording from the original medium. You can check the time remaining before the receiver turns off automatically at a specified time. z You can freely specify the time First, press SLEEP on the remote, then specify the time you have specified the time. The remaining time appears in 1 ...
Operating Instructions (Receiver)
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...selected the correct component on the receiver. , Make sure that you've set the SPEAKERS selector correctly (see page 23). (STR-DE545 and STR-SE501 only) , Press MUTING on the remote if the MUTING indicator is set or fluorescent light. , Move your nearest Sony dealer. Severe hum or noise... is on the receiver has been activated because of the following difficulties while...
...selected the correct component on the receiver. , Make sure that you've set the SPEAKERS selector correctly (see page 23). (STR-DE545 and STR-SE501 only) , Press MUTING on the remote if the MUTING indicator is set or fluorescent light. , Move your nearest Sony dealer. Severe hum or noise... is on the receiver has been activated because of the following difficulties while...
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...). , Press DISPLAY so that the SPEAKERS selector is set to A or B (not A+B) if you select the correct function on the remote. , If the remote is more than TV before recording with automatic tuning). Preset the stations (see pages 39 and 48). , No stations have been preset or..., The signal strength of front speakers (STR-DE545 and STR-SE501 only). Change the DVD setting to the appropriate input mode. , Move your TV away from the audio components. Nothing appears on the display. , When the display turns off immediately after the receiver is on (press SOUND FIELD - Troubleshooting ...
...). , Press DISPLAY so that the SPEAKERS selector is set to A or B (not A+B) if you select the correct function on the remote. , If the remote is more than TV before recording with automatic tuning). Preset the stations (see pages 39 and 48). , No stations have been preset or..., The signal strength of front speakers (STR-DE545 and STR-SE501 only). Change the DVD setting to the appropriate input mode. , Move your TV away from the audio components. Nothing appears on the display. , When the display turns off immediately after the receiver is on (press SOUND FIELD - Troubleshooting ...
Operating Instructions (Receiver)
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... reverse side. To watch TV programs or satellite receiver. Selects track numbers. 0 selects track 10. Remote Button Operations Function SHIFT Receiver Press repeatedly to select a memory page for Sony TVs with the picture-in your system. D.TUNING Receiver Tuner station direct keyin mode. ./> CD player/...VCR/ DVD player/ VCD player/ LD player/ DAT deck POSITION* TV Changes the position of each button. Remote Button Description (STR-DE445 only) You can use the remote to operate the components in -picture function. MD deck/ DVD player/ LD player/ VCD player/ Tape deck...
... reverse side. To watch TV programs or satellite receiver. Selects track numbers. 0 selects track 10. Remote Button Operations Function SHIFT Receiver Press repeatedly to select a memory page for Sony TVs with the picture-in your system. D.TUNING Receiver Tuner station direct keyin mode. ./> CD player/...VCR/ DVD player/ VCD player/ LD player/ DAT deck POSITION* TV Changes the position of each button. Remote Button Description (STR-DE445 only) You can use the remote to operate the components in -picture function. MD deck/ DVD player/ LD player/ VCD player/ Tape deck...
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...mode. Selects a menu item. TITLE DVD Displays DVD title. * Only for the small picture. MENU F/f/G/g ENTER Receiver Receiver Receiver DVD DVD DVD Function Selects preset channels for Sony TVs with multi-disc changer only). Scans and selects preset stations. Selects information displayed on or off sound field. ... be controlled by this button repeatedly to your system components, you can change the setting. Press this remote as shown in front speakers. Turns off . Remote Button Description (STR-DE445 only) Remote Button SUB CH +/-* CH PRESET +/-
...mode. Selects a menu item. TITLE DVD Displays DVD title. * Only for the small picture. MENU F/f/G/g ENTER Receiver Receiver Receiver DVD DVD DVD Function Selects preset channels for Sony TVs with multi-disc changer only). Scans and selects preset stations. Selects information displayed on or off sound field. ... be controlled by this button repeatedly to your system components, you can change the setting. Press this remote as shown in front speakers. Turns off . Remote Button Description (STR-DE445 only) Remote Button SUB CH +/-* CH PRESET +/-
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 operated with a VTR 1, 2 or 3 setting. To change (for example, MD/TAPE). 2 Press the...
... 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 operated with a VTR 1, 2 or 3 setting. To change (for example, MD/TAPE). 2 Press the...