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...Field 28 Understanding the Multi-Channel Surround Displays 31 Customizing Sound Fields 33 Receiving Broadcasts 37 Direct Tuning 39 Automatic Tuning 39 Preset Tuning 40 Other ...STR-DE545, STR-DE445 and STR-SE501. For details on what will be no sound when the demonstration mode is used for illustration purposes unless stated otherwise. Notes • Running the demonstration will not appear. TABLE OF CONTENTS Hooking Up the Components 4 Unpacking 4 Antenna Hookups 5 Audio Component Hookups 6 Video Component Hookups 7 Digital Component Hookups 8 5.1CH Input Hookups 9 Other Hookups...
...Field 28 Understanding the Multi-Channel Surround Displays 31 Customizing Sound Fields 33 Receiving Broadcasts 37 Direct Tuning 39 Automatic Tuning 39 Preset Tuning 40 Other ...STR-DE545, STR-DE445 and STR-SE501. For details on what will be no sound when the demonstration mode is used for illustration purposes unless stated otherwise. Notes • Running the demonstration will not appear. TABLE OF CONTENTS Hooking Up the Components 4 Unpacking 4 Antenna Hookups 5 Audio Component Hookups 6 Video Component Hookups 7 Digital Component Hookups 8 5.1CH Input Hookups 9 Other Hookups...
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...supplied) To ground Important If you have poor FM reception Use a 75-ohm coaxial cable (not supplied) to connect the receiver to an outdoor FM antenna as possible. Hooking Up the Components Antenna Hookups AM loop antenna (supplied) FM wire antenna (supplied) FM 75Ω COAXIAL AM DIGITAL IN TV/SAT...Terminals for connecting the antennas Connect the AM loop antenna FM wire antenna To the AM terminals FM 75Ω COAXIAL terminal Notes on antenna hookups • To prevent noise pickup, keep the AM loop antenna away from the receiver and other components. • Be sure to fully...
...supplied) To ground Important If you have poor FM reception Use a 75-ohm coaxial cable (not supplied) to connect the receiver to an outdoor FM antenna as possible. Hooking Up the Components Antenna Hookups AM loop antenna (supplied) FM wire antenna (supplied) FM 75Ω COAXIAL AM DIGITAL IN TV/SAT...Terminals for connecting the antennas Connect the AM loop antenna FM wire antenna To the AM terminals FM 75Ω COAXIAL terminal Notes on antenna hookups • To prevent noise pickup, keep the AM loop antenna away from the receiver and other components. • Be sure to fully...
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ç Hooking Up the Components Audio Component Hookups MD/TAPE deck INPUT OUTPUT LINE LINE L R IN OUT Required cords Audio cords (not supplied) When 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...
ç Hooking Up the Components Audio Component Hookups MD/TAPE deck INPUT OUTPUT LINE LINE L R IN OUT Required cords Audio cords (not supplied) When 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...
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...jacks instead of the video jacks (STR-DE545 and STR-SE501 only) Your monitor must also be connected via an S-video jack. Hooking Up the Components ç Video Component Hookups TV or satellite tuner OUTPUT AUDIO ...(R/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 IN...component hookups You can connect your TV's audio output jacks to the TV/ SAT AUDIO IN jacks on the receiver and apply sound effects to the appropriate jacks on the receiver. ...
...jacks instead of the video jacks (STR-DE545 and STR-SE501 only) Your monitor must also be connected via an S-video jack. Hooking Up the Components ç Video Component Hookups TV or satellite tuner OUTPUT AUDIO ...(R/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 IN...component hookups You can connect your TV's audio output jacks to the TV/ SAT AUDIO IN jacks on the receiver and apply sound effects to the appropriate jacks on the receiver. ...
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...STR-DE545 and STR-SE501 only. You can also connect an LD player with an RF OUT jack via an RF demodulator Please note that you cannot connect an LD player's AC-3 RF OUT jack directly to the receiver's digital input jacks. FM...L R L AC OUTLET SWITCHED 120W/1A MAX AC 120V 60Hz * When making connections as the Sony MOD-RF1 (not supplied). Example of LD player connected via an RF demodulator, such as shown above...Up the Components 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...
...STR-DE545 and STR-SE501 only. You can also connect an LD player with an RF OUT jack via an RF demodulator Please note that you cannot connect an LD player's AC-3 RF OUT jack directly to the receiver's digital input jacks. FM...L R L AC OUTLET SWITCHED 120W/1A MAX AC 120V 60Hz * When making connections as the Sony MOD-RF1 (not supplied). Example of LD player connected via an RF demodulator, such as shown above...Up the Components 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...
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...and sub woofer from the DVD player or multichannel decoder. TUNING + MEMORY FM/AM FM MODE MUTING BASS BOOST TONE SPEAKERS REAR/CENTER SUB WOOFER Note See page 13 for details on the 5.1 channel input hookups. DVD player, Multichannel decoder, etc. 5.1 CH OUTPUT REAR FRONT CENTER ... TREBLE i + SET UP NAME ENTER BASS BOOST TONE MASTER VOLUME PRESET - FM 75Ω COAXIAL AM DIGITAL IN TV/SAT DVD/LD MONITOR CTRL A1 I I - 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 ...
...and sub woofer from the DVD player or multichannel decoder. TUNING + MEMORY FM/AM FM MODE MUTING BASS BOOST TONE SPEAKERS REAR/CENTER SUB WOOFER Note See page 13 for details on the 5.1 channel input hookups. DVD player, Multichannel decoder, etc. 5.1 CH OUTPUT REAR FRONT CENTER ... TREBLE i + SET UP NAME ENTER BASS BOOST TONE MASTER VOLUME PRESET - FM 75Ω COAXIAL AM DIGITAL IN TV/SAT DVD/LD MONITOR CTRL A1 I I - 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 ...
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Hooking Up the Components Other Hookups Required cords Audio cords (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... OUTPUT LINE AC OUTLET b To a wall outlet CD player, tape deck, MD deck, etc. 10 White (L) Red (R) White (L) Red (R) Control A1 connecting cord (not supplied) (STR-DE545 and STR-SE501 only) Black Black CONTROL A1...
Hooking Up the Components Other Hookups Required cords Audio cords (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... OUTPUT LINE AC OUTLET b To a wall outlet CD player, tape deck, MD deck, etc. 10 White (L) Red (R) White (L) Red (R) Control A1 connecting cord (not supplied) (STR-DE545 and STR-SE501 only) Black Black CONTROL A1...
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...hookup • If you have a Sony CD changer with VIDEO OUT jacks, set the command mode to "CD 1" and connect the changer to the receiver's AC OUTLET(s) does not exceed the wattage stated on the receiver. Connecting the AC power cord Before connecting the AC power cord of this outlet. (STR-DE545 and STR-SE501... of your CD player, tape deck, or MD deck for about two weeks, the receiver's entire memory will be sure to set the command mode to "CD 2" and connect the changer to stereo sources in surround sound. Do not connect high-wattage electrical home appliances such as electric ...
...hookup • If you have a Sony CD changer with VIDEO OUT jacks, set the command mode to "CD 1" and connect the changer to the receiver's AC OUTLET(s) does not exceed the wattage stated on the receiver. Connecting the AC power cord Before connecting the AC power cord of this outlet. (STR-DE545 and STR-SE501... of your CD player, tape deck, or MD deck for about two weeks, the receiver's entire memory will be sure to set the command mode to "CD 2" and connect the changer to stereo sources in surround sound. Do not connect high-wattage electrical home appliances such as electric ...
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to the receiver. Be sure to match the speaker cord to + and - If the ...supplied) One for an active woofer Black (+) (-) Black **IMPEDANCE SELECTOR } Front speaker (R) * FRONT SPEAKERS B }] Front speaker (L) 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... speaker (8 ohm) SPEAKERS CENTER terminals Active sub woofer SUB WOOFER AUDIO OUT jack * STR-DE545 and STR-SE501 only. ** See "Speaker impedance" on speaker system hookup • Twist the stripped ends of two front speakers, two rear speakers, one center...
to the receiver. Be sure to match the speaker cord to + and - If the ...supplied) One for an active woofer Black (+) (-) Black **IMPEDANCE SELECTOR } Front speaker (R) * FRONT SPEAKERS B }] Front speaker (L) 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... speaker (8 ohm) SPEAKERS CENTER terminals Active sub woofer SUB WOOFER AUDIO OUT jack * STR-DE545 and STR-SE501 only. ** See "Speaker impedance" on speaker system hookup • Twist the stripped ends of two front speakers, two rear speakers, one center...
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...of insulation. Stripped cords are connected correctly. When you turn off the receiver. 14 Hooking Up and Setting Up the Speaker System Speaker System Hookup To avoid short-circuiting the speakers Short-circuiting of another speaker cord. ...To prevent this happens, check the speaker connection again. Note Be sure to select both sets (A+B) of front speakers (see page 19. For details on the receiver, the speaker may damage the receiver. Speaker impedance (STR-DE545 and STR-SE501...
...of insulation. Stripped cords are connected correctly. When you turn off the receiver. 14 Hooking Up and Setting Up the Speaker System Speaker System Hookup To avoid short-circuiting the speakers Short-circuiting of another speaker cord. ...To prevent this happens, check the speaker connection again. Note Be sure to select both sets (A+B) of front speakers (see page 19. For details on the receiver, the speaker may damage the receiver. Speaker impedance (STR-DE545 and STR-SE501...
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..., 49 T Test tone 19 Troubleshooting 45 Tuning automatically 39 directly 39 preset stations 40 U, V, W, X, Y, Z Unpacking 4 54 See Recording Effect level 33 H Hookups 5.1CH Input 9 AC power cord 11 antennas 5 audio components 6 digital components 8 CONTROL A1 11 speaker system 13 video components 7 I, J, K Indexing. See Naming... stations 42 program sources 42 P, Q Parameter 34, 36 Preset stations how to preset 40 how to tune 40 Preset tuning 40 R Receiving broadcasts automatically 39 directly 39 preset stations 40 Recording on an audio tape or MD 42 on a video tape 43 S Scanning preset stations...
..., 49 T Test tone 19 Troubleshooting 45 Tuning automatically 39 directly 39 preset stations 40 U, V, W, X, Y, Z Unpacking 4 54 See Recording Effect level 33 H Hookups 5.1CH Input 9 AC power cord 11 antennas 5 audio components 6 digital components 8 CONTROL A1 11 speaker system 13 video components 7 I, J, K Indexing. See Naming... stations 42 program sources 42 P, Q Parameter 34, 36 Preset stations how to preset 40 how to tune 40 Preset tuning 40 R Receiving broadcasts automatically 39 directly 39 preset stations 40 Recording on an audio tape or MD 42 on a video tape 43 S Scanning preset stations...