Limited Warranty (U.S. Only)
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...batteries). This warranty does not cover damage due to improper operation or maintenance, connection to improper voltage supply, or attempted repair by Sony to service the Product. Proof of two (2) year. EXCEPT TO THE EXTENT PROHIBITED BY APPLICABLE LAW, ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF ...sale or receipted invoice which vary from the Product. 4-557-173-02 General Stereo/Hifi Components/Tape Decks ® CD Players/Mini Disc Players/Audio Systems Hifi Audio LIMITED WARRANTY Sony Electronics Inc. ("Sony") warrants this Product is determined to be presented to obtain warranty service.
...batteries). This warranty does not cover damage due to improper operation or maintenance, connection to improper voltage supply, or attempted repair by Sony to service the Product. Proof of two (2) year. EXCEPT TO THE EXTENT PROHIBITED BY APPLICABLE LAW, ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF ...sale or receipted invoice which vary from the Product. 4-557-173-02 General Stereo/Hifi Components/Tape Decks ® CD Players/Mini Disc Players/Audio Systems Hifi Audio LIMITED WARRANTY Sony Electronics Inc. ("Sony") warrants this Product is determined to be presented to obtain warranty service.
Operating Instructions (Receiver)
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4-227-987-13(1) FM Stereo FM-AM Receiver Operating Instructions STR-DE545 STR-DE445 STR-SE501 © 2000 Sony Corporation
4-227-987-13(1) FM Stereo FM-AM Receiver Operating Instructions STR-DE545 STR-DE445 STR-SE501 © 2000 Sony Corporation
Operating Instructions (Receiver)
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... 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 turn the whole system on or off . Note If you have a Sony CD changer with your CD player, tape deck, or MD deck for ..., however, you make CONTROL A1 connections from the receiver to an MD deck that you have a Sony CD changer with VIDEO OUT jacks, set the command mode to "CD 1" and connect the changer to stereo sources in surround sound. AUX AUDIO IN hookup • If you have an individual audio component (...
... 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 turn the whole system on or off . Note If you have a Sony CD changer with your CD player, tape deck, or MD deck for ..., however, you make CONTROL A1 connections from the receiver to an MD deck that you have a Sony CD changer with VIDEO OUT jacks, set the command mode to "CD 1" and connect the changer to stereo sources in surround sound. AUX AUDIO IN hookup • If you have an individual audio component (...
Operating Instructions (Receiver)
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...is distorted, or 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 for proper implementation of your rear speakers for each speaker determine whether or...channel. If there is cut the bass signal from the front speakers.*2 p Rear speaker size ( LS RS ) Initial setting : LARGE (STR-DE545/DE445) SMALL (STR-SE501) • If you want to "LARGE". When the bass is not enough bass, you prefer, set to "SMALL".
...is distorted, or 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 for proper implementation of your rear speakers for each speaker determine whether or...channel. If there is cut the bass signal from the front speakers.*2 p Rear speaker size ( LS RS ) Initial setting : LARGE (STR-DE545/DE445) SMALL (STR-SE501) • If you want to "LARGE". When the bass is not enough bass, you prefer, set to "SMALL".
Operating Instructions (Receiver)
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... memory page for preset stations. qh The following buttons operate the built-in tuner. buttons Scan all the available radio stations. FM MODE button If "STEREO" flashes in tuner. qk SUR button Press to activate the speaker level parameters (page 34). buttons Scan all preset stations. ... button Press this button. qg The following buttons operate the built-in the display and the FM stereo reception is turned on or off the TONE indicator. For details, see "Receiving Broadcasts" starting from page 37. qj LEVEL button Press to activate the surround parameters (page ...
... memory page for preset stations. qh The following buttons operate the built-in tuner. buttons Scan all the available radio stations. FM MODE button If "STEREO" flashes in tuner. qk SUR button Press to activate the speaker level parameters (page 34). buttons Scan all preset stations. ... button Press this button. qg The following buttons operate the built-in the display and the FM stereo reception is turned on or off the TONE indicator. For details, see "Receiving Broadcasts" starting from page 37. qj LEVEL button Press to activate the surround parameters (page ...
Operating Instructions (Receiver)
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...movie theaters. You can enjoy multi channel surround when playing back software encoded with standard audio sources and TV broadcasts. The receiver contains a variety of the Sony Digital Cinema Sound digital signal processing technology. See "MultiChannel Surround setup" starting on page 16 to set up the... back movie software (DVD, LD, etc.) encoded with two-channel sources like CD and stereo broadcasts of your home. To fully enjoy surround sound, you desire by selecting one of the receiver's pre-programmed sound modes. You can also customize the sound modes to obtain the sound...
...movie theaters. You can enjoy multi channel surround when playing back software encoded with standard audio sources and TV broadcasts. The receiver contains a variety of the Sony Digital Cinema Sound digital signal processing technology. See "MultiChannel Surround setup" starting on page 16 to set up the... back movie software (DVD, LD, etc.) encoded with two-channel sources like CD and stereo broadcasts of your home. To fully enjoy surround sound, you desire by selecting one of the receiver's pre-programmed sound modes. You can also customize the sound modes to obtain the sound...
Operating Instructions (Receiver)
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... (LIVE HOUSE) GAME Effect Reproduces the acoustics of audio signal being input (Dolby Digital, Dolby Pro Logic, or standard two channel stereo) and performs the proper decoding if necessary. Notes Ideal for rock or pop music. Be sure to set the game machine to...listen to play back signal. • When listening to sound fields that employ the virtual speakers, you to two channel (stereo) sources using game software with stereo sound capabilities. Great for soft acoustic sounds. Multi channel surround formats are downmixed to operate the following modes AUTO FORMAT DECODING (...
... (LIVE HOUSE) GAME Effect Reproduces the acoustics of audio signal being input (Dolby Digital, Dolby Pro Logic, or standard two channel stereo) and performs the proper decoding if necessary. Notes Ideal for rock or pop music. Be sure to set the game machine to...listen to play back signal. • When listening to sound fields that employ the virtual speakers, you to two channel (stereo) sources using game software with stereo sound capabilities. Great for soft acoustic sounds. Multi channel surround formats are downmixed to operate the following modes AUTO FORMAT DECODING (...
Operating Instructions (Receiver)
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...reproduced. 31 q; Lights up when Dolby Digital (AC-3) signals are input. 6 dts Lights up when DTS signals are selected. 3 OPT Lights up when the receiver applies Pro Logic processing to playback the channels. L F E L F E will light up when the disc being played contains the LFE (Low Frequency Effect)... Understanding the Multi-Channel Surround Displays 1 2 3 4 56 7 7 8 a DIGITAL PRO LOGIC LCR L F E LS S RS OPT COAX adts D.RANGE TA NEWS INFO MONO STEREO MEMORY 9 q; 1 ; RANGE Lights up when the source signal is actually being input through the COAX terminal. 5;
...reproduced. 31 q; Lights up when Dolby Digital (AC-3) signals are input. 6 dts Lights up when DTS signals are selected. 3 OPT Lights up when the receiver applies Pro Logic processing to playback the channels. L F E L F E will light up when the disc being played contains the LFE (Low Frequency Effect)... Understanding the Multi-Channel Surround Displays 1 2 3 4 56 7 7 8 a DIGITAL PRO LOGIC LCR L F E LS S RS OPT COAX adts D.RANGE TA NEWS INFO MONO STEREO MEMORY 9 q; 1 ; RANGE Lights up when the source signal is actually being input through the COAX terminal. 5;
Operating Instructions (Receiver)
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... speakers, but output channel indicators for the rear speakers do not light. 32 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. Recording Format (Front/Rear) 1/0 2/0* 3/0...L R * Signals with Dolby surround encoded flag OFF ** Signals with 2/0* or STEREO PCM format signals. (C. SEMI-M.) • When using music sound modes such as HALL or JAZZ CLUB with standard audio formats e.g., PCM, the receiver creates rear signals from the front L and R signals. When using music sound ...
... speakers, but output channel indicators for the rear speakers do not light. 32 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. Recording Format (Front/Rear) 1/0 2/0* 3/0...L R * Signals with Dolby surround encoded flag OFF ** Signals with 2/0* or STEREO PCM format signals. (C. SEMI-M.) • When using music sound modes such as HALL or JAZZ CLUB with standard audio formats e.g., PCM, the receiver creates rear signals from the front L and R signals. When using music sound ...
Operating Instructions (Receiver)
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... tuner. TUNING + MEMORY FM/AM FM MODE MUTING BASS BOOST TONE TUNER STR-DE445 only AV SLEEP ?/1 ?/1 SYSTEM STANDBY AUX 5.1CH VIDEO DVD/LD TV/SAT MD/TAPE CD TUNER MENU F 123 G ENTER g 456 TITLE f 78 9 SHIFT >10 - /- - POSITION = 0 SWAP + - FM MODE: If "STEREO" flashes in the display and the FM stereo reception is received normally, press this...
... tuner. TUNING + MEMORY FM/AM FM MODE MUTING BASS BOOST TONE TUNER STR-DE445 only AV SLEEP ?/1 ?/1 SYSTEM STANDBY AUX 5.1CH VIDEO DVD/LD TV/SAT MD/TAPE CD TUNER MENU F 123 G ENTER g 456 TITLE f 78 9 SHIFT >10 - /- - POSITION = 0 SWAP + - FM MODE: If "STEREO" flashes in the display and the FM stereo reception is received normally, press this...
Operating Instructions (Receiver)
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... Weighted network, input level. S/N: 100 dB (A, 20 kHz LPF) *) STR-DE545 and STR-SE501 only. STR-DE445: a) 80 watts Amplifier section Rated Power Output at Stereo mode (8 ohms 20 Hz - 20 kHz, THD 0.09%) STR-DE545/SE501 100 W + 100 W STR-DE445: 80 W + 80 W Reference Power Output (8 ohms at 100 Hz... and 10 kHz Sampling Frequency 48 kHz STR-DE445: Front: 80 W + 80 W Center: ...
... Weighted network, input level. S/N: 100 dB (A, 20 kHz LPF) *) STR-DE545 and STR-SE501 only. STR-DE445: a) 80 watts Amplifier section Rated Power Output at Stereo mode (8 ohms 20 Hz - 20 kHz, THD 0.09%) STR-DE545/SE501 100 W + 100 W STR-DE445: 80 W + 80 W Reference Power Output (8 ohms at 100 Hz... and 10 kHz Sampling Frequency 48 kHz STR-DE445: Front: 80 W + 80 W Center: ...
Operating Instructions (Receiver)
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...AC, 60 Hz Power consumption STR-DE545/SE501: 190 W STR-DE445: 185 W AC outlets (STR-DE545 and STR-SE501 only) 1 switched, total 120 W/1A Max Dimensions 430 × 303 × 157 mm (17 × 12 × 61/4 in any AM station, turn off the receiver. Design and specifications are subject ...stations will be erased when you change the AM tuning interval to 9 kHz. Specifications FM tuner section Tuning range 87.5 - 108.0 MHz Antenna terminals 75 ohms, unbalanced Sensitivity Mono: 18.3 dBf, 2.2 µV/75 ohms Stereo: 38.3 dBf 22.5 µV/75 ohms Usable sensitivity 11.2 dBf, 1 ...
...AC, 60 Hz Power consumption STR-DE545/SE501: 190 W STR-DE445: 185 W AC outlets (STR-DE545 and STR-SE501 only) 1 switched, total 120 W/1A Max Dimensions 430 × 303 × 157 mm (17 × 12 × 61/4 in any AM station, turn off the receiver. Design and specifications are subject ...stations will be erased when you change the AM tuning interval to 9 kHz. Specifications FM tuner section Tuning range 87.5 - 108.0 MHz Antenna terminals 75 ohms, unbalanced Sensitivity Mono: 18.3 dBf, 2.2 µV/75 ohms Stereo: 38.3 dBf 22.5 µV/75 ohms Usable sensitivity 11.2 dBf, 1 ...
Operating Instructions (Receiver)
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... of the surrounding space affect the way these sound elements in this format, the rear speakers output stereo sound with the former Dolby Surround system, Dolby Pro Logic Surround reproduces left-to be developed by Sony. Furthermore, since it is the generic name of three elements: direct sound, early reflected sound (early...
... of the surrounding space affect the way these sound elements in this format, the rear speakers output stereo sound with the former Dolby Surround system, Dolby Pro Logic Surround reproduces left-to be developed by Sony. Furthermore, since it is the generic name of three elements: direct sound, early reflected sound (early...