Operating Instructions (Receiver)
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...Other Hookups 10 Hooking Up and Setting Up the Speaker System 12 Speaker System Hookup 13 Performing Initial Setup Operations 15 Multi Channel Surround Setup 16 Before You Use Your Receiver 20 Location of differences Model Feature DE545 CONTROL A1-II • SPEAKERS FRONT B • S-Video • TV/SAT... "Dolby", "AC-3", "Pro Logic" and the double-D symbol a are for the STR-DE545, STR-DE445 and STR-SE501. The next time you turn the receiver on page 15. • There will clear the receiver's memory. Check your model number by looking at the upper right corner of the front...
...Other Hookups 10 Hooking Up and Setting Up the Speaker System 12 Speaker System Hookup 13 Performing Initial Setup Operations 15 Multi Channel Surround Setup 16 Before You Use Your Receiver 20 Location of differences Model Feature DE545 CONTROL A1-II • SPEAKERS FRONT B • S-Video • TV/SAT... "Dolby", "AC-3", "Pro Logic" and the double-D symbol a are for the STR-DE545, STR-DE445 and STR-SE501. The next time you turn the receiver on page 15. • There will clear the receiver's memory. Check your model number by looking at the upper right corner of the front...
Operating Instructions (Receiver)
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... IN AUX CD R REC OUT IN 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 Terminals for connecting the antennas Connect ...prevent noise pickup, keep the AM loop antenna away from the receiver and other components. • Be sure to a gas pipe. 5 Outdoor FM antenna Receiver FM 75Ω COAXIAL AM ANTENNA Ground wire (not supplied) To ground Important If you have poor FM reception Use a 75-ohm coaxial cable (not supplied) to ...
... IN AUX CD R REC OUT IN 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 Terminals for connecting the antennas Connect ...prevent noise pickup, keep the AM loop antenna away from the receiver and other components. • Be sure to a gas pipe. 5 Outdoor FM antenna Receiver FM 75Ω COAXIAL AM ANTENNA Ground wire (not supplied) To ground Important If you have poor FM reception Use a 75-ohm coaxial cable (not supplied) to ...
Operating Instructions (Receiver)
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...connecting a cord, be sure to match the color-coded pins to the appropriate jacks on the components. White (L) White (L) Red (R) Red (R) ç 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... 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 OUTPUT LINE L R CD player Jacks for connecting audio components ...
...connecting a cord, be sure to match the color-coded pins to the appropriate jacks on the components. White (L) White (L) Red (R) Red (R) ç 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... 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 OUTPUT LINE L R CD player Jacks for connecting audio components ...
Operating Instructions (Receiver)
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... jacks instead of the video jacks (STR-DE545 and STR-SE501 only) Your monitor must also be ... the TV/ SAT AUDIO IN jacks on the receiver. In this case, do not connect the TV's video output jack to the TV/...audio) INPUT VIDEO IN S-VIDEO IN Video cord for connecting a TV monitor (not supplied) Yellow Yellow FM 75Ω COAXIAL AM DIGITAL IN TV/SAT DVD/LD MONITOR CTRL A1 I I VIDEO IN VIDEO... 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/...
... jacks instead of the video jacks (STR-DE545 and STR-SE501 only) Your monitor must also be ... the TV/ SAT AUDIO IN jacks on the receiver. In this case, do not connect the TV's video output jack to the TV/...audio) INPUT VIDEO IN S-VIDEO IN Video cord for connecting a TV monitor (not supplied) Yellow Yellow FM 75Ω COAXIAL AM DIGITAL IN TV/SAT DVD/LD MONITOR CTRL A1 I I VIDEO IN VIDEO... 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/...
Operating Instructions (Receiver)
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...STR-SE501 only. Yellow (video) Yellow (video) White (L/audio) White (L/audio) Red (R/audio) Red (R/audio) Note The optical and coaxial digital input jacks on the components. VIDEO OUT LD player AC-3 RF OUT RF demodulator DDIIGGIITTAALL DDVVDD//LLDD IINN ((CCOOAAXXIIAALL)) ?/1 or ((OOPPTTIICCAALL)) SPEAKERS... L SPEAKERS CENTER B FRONT A R L R L R L R L R L AC OUTLET SWITCHED 120W/1A MAX AC 120V 60Hz * When making connections as the Sony MOD-... the appropriate jacks on the receiver are required. TUNING + MEMORY FM/AM FM MODE MUTING BASS BOOST TONE ...
...STR-SE501 only. Yellow (video) Yellow (video) White (L/audio) White (L/audio) Red (R/audio) Red (R/audio) Note The optical and coaxial digital input jacks on the components. VIDEO OUT LD player AC-3 RF OUT RF demodulator DDIIGGIITTAALL DDVVDD//LLDD IINN ((CCOOAAXXIIAALL)) ?/1 or ((OOPPTTIICCAALL)) SPEAKERS... L SPEAKERS CENTER B FRONT A R L R L R L R L R L AC OUTLET SWITCHED 120W/1A MAX AC 120V 60Hz * When making connections as the Sony MOD-... the appropriate jacks on the receiver are required. TUNING + MEMORY FM/AM FM MODE MUTING BASS BOOST TONE ...
Operating Instructions (Receiver)
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... INPUT MD/TAPE CD TUNER AUX CINEMA STUDIO A B C SOUND FIELD A. TUNING + MEMORY FM/AM FM MODE MUTING BASS BOOST TONE SPEAKERS REAR/CENTER SUB WOOFER Note See page 13 for details on speaker system hookup. FM 75Ω COAXIAL AM DIGITAL IN TV/SAT DVD/LD MONITOR CTRL A1 I I - Alternatively..., the 5.1CH INPUT jacks can connect them directly to the receiver to enjoy the sound of your DVD player, multi ...
... INPUT MD/TAPE CD TUNER AUX CINEMA STUDIO A B C SOUND FIELD A. TUNING + MEMORY FM/AM FM MODE MUTING BASS BOOST TONE SPEAKERS REAR/CENTER SUB WOOFER Note See page 13 for details on speaker system hookup. FM 75Ω COAXIAL AM DIGITAL IN TV/SAT DVD/LD MONITOR CTRL A1 I I - Alternatively..., the 5.1CH INPUT jacks can connect them directly to the receiver to enjoy the sound of your DVD player, multi ...
Operating Instructions (Receiver)
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...(not supplied) When connecting a cord, be sure to match the color-coded pins to the appropriate jacks on the components. DE545 and STR-SE501 only) AC power cord 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... AUX CD R REC OUT IN MD/TAPE R R AUDIO IN AUDIO IN AUDIO OUT AUDIO IN SUB IMPEDANCE TV/SAT DVD/LD VIDEO WOOFER SELECTOR REAR R L SPEAKERS CENTER B FRONT A R L R L R L R L R L AC OUTLET SWITCHED 120W/1A MAX AC 120V 60Hz OUTPUT LINE AC OUTLET b To a wall outlet CD player, tape deck, MD deck...
...(not supplied) When connecting a cord, be sure to match the color-coded pins to the appropriate jacks on the components. DE545 and STR-SE501 only) AC power cord 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... AUX CD R REC OUT IN MD/TAPE R R AUDIO IN AUDIO IN AUDIO OUT AUDIO IN SUB IMPEDANCE TV/SAT DVD/LD VIDEO WOOFER SELECTOR REAR R L SPEAKERS CENTER B FRONT A R L R L R L R L R L AC OUTLET SWITCHED 120W/1A MAX AC 120V 60Hz OUTPUT LINE AC OUTLET b To a wall outlet CD player, tape deck, MD deck...
Operating Instructions (Receiver)
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...such as electric irons, fans, or TVs to this receiver to a wall outlet: • Connect the speaker system to the receiver (see page 13). Hooking Up the Components CONTROL A1 hookup (STR-DE545 and STR-SE501 only) • If you have a Sony CD changer with VIDEO OUT jacks, set the command mode... not operate the receiver while using the "Sony MD Editor" software. Note If you turn the whole system on the receiver. Caution Make sure that the total power consumption of this outlet. (STR-DE545 and STR-SE501 only) Note If the AC power cord is also connected to stereo sources in surround sound...
...such as electric irons, fans, or TVs to this receiver to a wall outlet: • Connect the speaker system to the receiver (see page 13). Hooking Up the Components CONTROL A1 hookup (STR-DE545 and STR-SE501 only) • If you have a Sony CD changer with VIDEO OUT jacks, set the command mode... not operate the receiver while using the "Sony MD Editor" software. Note If you turn the whole system on the receiver. Caution Make sure that the total power consumption of this outlet. (STR-DE545 and STR-SE501 only) Note If the AC power cord is also connected to stereo sources in surround sound...
Operating Instructions (Receiver)
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...FM/AM FM MODE MUTING BASS BOOST TONE Jog dial Brief descriptions of each speaker, and how to set up the speaker system SET UP button: Press to enter the setup mode when specifying speaker types and distances. Cursor buttons ( / ): Use to adjust the setting of buttons and control used to set up your speakers...1CH INPUT MD/TAPE CD TUNER AUX CINEMA STUDIO A B C SOUND FIELD A. D. 2CH MODE I - F. TUNING + SHIFT - Hooking Up and Setting Up the Speaker System This chapter describes how to hook up your speaker system to the receiver, how to position each parameter. 12
...FM/AM FM MODE MUTING BASS BOOST TONE Jog dial Brief descriptions of each speaker, and how to set up the speaker system SET UP button: Press to enter the setup mode when specifying speaker types and distances. Cursor buttons ( / ): Use to adjust the setting of buttons and control used to set up your speakers...1CH INPUT MD/TAPE CD TUNER AUX CINEMA STUDIO A B C SOUND FIELD A. D. 2CH MODE I - F. TUNING + SHIFT - Hooking Up and Setting Up the Speaker System This chapter describes how to hook up your speaker system to the receiver, how to position each parameter. 12
Operating Instructions (Receiver)
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... input rating, adjust the volume carefully to + and - Micro Satellite Speaker is a 5.1 Channel speaker system consisting of front speakers (8 or 4** ohm) SPEAKERS FRONT B terminals Rear speakers (8 ohm) SPEAKERS REAR terminals Center speaker (8 ohm) SPEAKERS CENTER terminals Active sub woofer SUB WOOFER AUDIO OUT jack * STR-DE545 and STR-SE501 only. ** See "Speaker impedance" on the next page. Be sure to match the...
... input rating, adjust the volume carefully to + and - Micro Satellite Speaker is a 5.1 Channel speaker system consisting of front speakers (8 or 4** ohm) SPEAKERS FRONT B terminals Rear speakers (8 ohm) SPEAKERS REAR terminals Center speaker (8 ohm) SPEAKERS CENTER terminals Active sub woofer SUB WOOFER AUDIO OUT jack * STR-DE545 and STR-SE501 only. ** See "Speaker impedance" on the next page. Be sure to match the...
Operating Instructions (Receiver)
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... avoid damaging your speakers if you turn off the receiver. Note Be sure to connect front speakers with your speakers Make sure that all the components, speakers, and AC power cord, output a test tone to check that you turn down the volume before you turn off the receiver. 14 Speaker impedance (STR-DE545 and STR-SE501 only) Set the IMPEDANCE...
... avoid damaging your speakers if you turn off the receiver. Note Be sure to connect front speakers with your speakers Make sure that all the components, speakers, and AC power cord, output a test tone to check that you turn down the volume before you turn off the receiver. 14 Speaker impedance (STR-DE545 and STR-SE501 only) Set the IMPEDANCE...
Operating Instructions (Receiver)
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...receiver Make sure that you have hooked up the speakers and turned on page 23). (STR-DE545 and STR-SE501 only). LEVEL SUR BASS/ TREBLE i + SET UP NAME ENTER BASS BOOST TONE MASTER VOLUME PRESET - D. 2CH MODE I - The currently selected function, then the demonstration message appears in parentheses. • Speaker... This procedure is not necessary if the demonstration activates when you use your receiver for the first time, use your receiver for your system. TUNING + MEMORY FM/AM FM MODE MUTING BASS BOOST TONE Performing initial setup operations Before you turn the ...
...receiver Make sure that you have hooked up the speakers and turned on page 23). (STR-DE545 and STR-SE501 only). LEVEL SUR BASS/ TREBLE i + SET UP NAME ENTER BASS BOOST TONE MASTER VOLUME PRESET - D. 2CH MODE I - The currently selected function, then the demonstration message appears in parentheses. • Speaker... This procedure is not necessary if the demonstration activates when you use your receiver for the first time, use your receiver for your system. TUNING + MEMORY FM/AM FM MODE MUTING BASS BOOST TONE Performing initial setup operations Before you turn the ...
Operating Instructions (Receiver)
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...meters) from the listening position than the front speakers. However, if you choose MICRO SP, the speaker size and the sub woofer selection has been configurated as mentioned below. x Front speaker size ( L R ) Initial setting : LARGE (STR-DE545/DE445) SMALL (STR-SE501) • If you choose MICRO SP. Normally...select the parameter you want . z Normal speaker and Micro Satellite speaker Choose NORM. If you or to the side, depending on the receiver. 2 Press SET UP. 3 Press the cursor buttons ( or ) to "NO"). 16 Specifying the speaker parameters 1 Press ?/1 to your room ...
...meters) from the listening position than the front speakers. However, if you choose MICRO SP, the speaker size and the sub woofer selection has been configurated as mentioned below. x Front speaker size ( L R ) Initial setting : LARGE (STR-DE545/DE445) SMALL (STR-SE501) • If you choose MICRO SP. Normally...select the parameter you want . z Normal speaker and Micro Satellite speaker Choose NORM. If you or to the side, depending on the receiver. 2 Press SET UP. 3 Press the cursor buttons ( or ) to "NO"). 16 Specifying the speaker parameters 1 Press ?/1 to your room ...
Operating Instructions (Receiver)
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... of the center channel will be output from the front speakers.*2 p Rear speaker size ( LS RS ) Initial setting : LARGE (STR-DE545/DE445) SMALL (STR-SE501) • If you do not connect rear speakers, select "NO".*3 z *1~*3 correspond to the following Dolby Pro Logic modes *1 NORMAL *2 PHANTOM *3 3 STEREO z About speaker sizes (LARGE and SMALL) Internally, the LARGE and SMALL settings...
... of the center channel will be output from the front speakers.*2 p Rear speaker size ( LS RS ) Initial setting : LARGE (STR-DE545/DE445) SMALL (STR-SE501) • If you do not connect rear speakers, select "NO".*3 z *1~*3 correspond to the following Dolby Pro Logic modes *1 NORMAL *2 PHANTOM *3 3 STEREO z About speaker sizes (LARGE and SMALL) Internally, the LARGE and SMALL settings...
Operating Instructions (Receiver)
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...the "VIRTUAL" sound fields. All of the listening position, the "VIRTUAL" sound fields will not be set to section B. z About the rear speaker position (SIDE, and BEHIND) This setting is set in the "VIRTUAL" sound fields. Therefore, although it may obtain better results using "BEHIND"...: YES • If you connect a sub woofer, select "YES". • If you may result in a setting contrary to the "Rear speaker position" explanation, we recommend that you play back multi channel surround encoded software and listen to the effect each listening environment has many variables, such...
...the "VIRTUAL" sound fields. All of the listening position, the "VIRTUAL" sound fields will not be set to section B. z About the rear speaker position (SIDE, and BEHIND) This setting is set in the "VIRTUAL" sound fields. Therefore, although it may obtain better results using "BEHIND"...: YES • If you connect a sub woofer, select "YES". • If you may result in a setting contrary to the "Rear speaker position" explanation, we recommend that you play back multi channel surround encoded software and listen to the effect each listening environment has many variables, such...
Operating Instructions (Receiver)
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.... Note The test tone cannot be set to 5.1CH INPUT. 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 main listening position. • To adjust the balance of the front right and... balance parameter in the LEVEL menu (see page 34). • To adjust the volume level of the center speaker, press MENU 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 to ...
.... Note The test tone cannot be set to 5.1CH INPUT. 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 main listening position. • To adjust the balance of the front right and... balance parameter in the LEVEL menu (see page 34). • To adjust the volume level of the center speaker, press MENU 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 to ...
Operating Instructions (Receiver)
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...order to create a more cohesive soundstage with balanced dialog, we recommend you have : • Selected the appropriate front speakers (see "7 SPEAKERS selector" on page 23). (STR-DE545 and STR-SE501 only) , Check that you will notice that are turned on. , Check that the volume level on the display ...is not set to VOL MIN by turning the MASTER VOLUME. , Check that the SPEAKERS selector is output, the receiver switches to turn off the indicator. 20 TUNING + SHIFT - TUNING + MEMORY FM/AM FM MODE BASS MUTING BOOST TONE 1 Press ?/1 to the LEVEL menu automatically), we ...
...order to create a more cohesive soundstage with balanced dialog, we recommend you have : • Selected the appropriate front speakers (see "7 SPEAKERS selector" on page 23). (STR-DE545 and STR-SE501 only) , Check that you will notice that are turned on. , Check that the volume level on the display ...is not set to VOL MIN by turning the MASTER VOLUME. , Check that the SPEAKERS selector is output, the receiver switches to turn off the indicator. 20 TUNING + SHIFT - TUNING + MEMORY FM/AM FM MODE BASS MUTING BOOST TONE 1 Press ?/1 to the LEVEL menu automatically), we ...
Operating Instructions (Receiver)
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...channel is output from the headphones, the component may not be connected to the receiver correctly. If both channels are ) fully inserted into the jacks on page 45. 21 Hooking Up and Setting Up the Speaker System There's no sound from a specific component. , Check that the component ... to the audio input jacks for the connection is (are output from the headphones, the front speaker may not be connected to the receiver correctly. If only one of the front speakers. , Connect a pair of the front speaker which is output from the headphones (see "Troubleshooting" on both the...
...channel is output from the headphones, the component may not be connected to the receiver correctly. If both channels are ) fully inserted into the jacks on page 45. 21 Hooking Up and Setting Up the Speaker System There's no sound from a specific component. , Check that the component ... to the audio input jacks for the connection is (are output from the headphones, the front speaker may not be connected to the receiver correctly. If only one of the front speakers. , Connect a pair of the front speaker which is output from the headphones (see "Troubleshooting" on both the...
Operating Instructions (Receiver)
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...FM/AM FM MODE MUTING BASS BOOST TONE Location of 8 ohms or higher if you want to select "5.1 V. Press To select A The speakers connected to the FRONT SPEAKERS A terminals B The speakers connected to the FRONT SPEAKERS B terminals A+B* The speakers connected to both the FRONT SPEAKERS A and B terminals (parallel connection) * Be sure to connect the front speakers..., analog is muted. 7 SPEAKERS selector (STR-DE545 and STR-SE501 only) Press according to the front speakers you want to mute the sound. STR-DE445 only Press SPEAKERS button to get the correct soundstage...
...FM/AM FM MODE MUTING BASS BOOST TONE Location of 8 ohms or higher if you want to select "5.1 V. Press To select A The speakers connected to the FRONT SPEAKERS A terminals B The speakers connected to the FRONT SPEAKERS B terminals A+B* The speakers connected to both the FRONT SPEAKERS A and B terminals (parallel connection) * Be sure to connect the front speakers..., analog is muted. 7 SPEAKERS selector (STR-DE545 and STR-SE501 only) Press according to the front speakers you want to mute the sound. STR-DE445 only Press SPEAKERS button to get the correct soundstage...
Operating Instructions (Receiver)
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... qd BASS BOOST button Press to activate the CINEMA STUDIO A, B or C sound field (page 29). button / indicator Press to set the receiver to automatically detect the type of audio signal being input and perform proper decoding (if necessary). 2CH button / indicator Press to output sound from page... 5.1CH INPUT MD/TAPE CD TUNER AUX CINEMA STUDIO A B C SOUND FIELD A. TUNING + SHIFT - TUNING + MEMORY FM/AM FM MODE BASS MUTING BOOST TONE Location of the front speakers. Index name does not appear when only blank spaces have been entered, or it is the same as the function...
... qd BASS BOOST button Press to activate the CINEMA STUDIO A, B or C sound field (page 29). button / indicator Press to set the receiver to automatically detect the type of audio signal being input and perform proper decoding (if necessary). 2CH button / indicator Press to output sound from page... 5.1CH INPUT MD/TAPE CD TUNER AUX CINEMA STUDIO A B C SOUND FIELD A. TUNING + SHIFT - TUNING + MEMORY FM/AM FM MODE BASS MUTING BOOST TONE Location of the front speakers. Index name does not appear when only blank spaces have been entered, or it is the same as the function...
