Sony STR-DE545 Operating Instructions (Receiver) Operating Instructions Manual
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- Page 1 4-227-987-13(1) FM Stereo FM-AM Receiver Operating Instructions STR-DE545 STR-DE445 STR-SE501 2000 Sony Corporation...
- Page 2 The model and serial numbers are located on the rear of the unit. Record the serial number in the space provided below. Refer to them whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product. Model No. STR-DE545/DE445/SE501 Serial No. Precautions...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
About This Manual The instructions in this manual are for the STR-DE545, STR-DE445 and STR-SE501. Check your model number by looking at the upper right corner of the front panel or lower right corner of the remote. In this manual, the STR- DE545 and the remote commander RM-U304 are used for illustration purposes unless stated otherwise. -
Page 4: Hooking Up The Components
Hooking Up Components This chapter describes how to connect various audio and video components to the receiver. Be sure to read the sections for the components you have before you actually connect them to the receiver. Unpacking Check that you received the following items with the receiver: •... -
Page 5: Antenna Hookups
Antenna Hookups AM loop antenna (supplied) FM wire antenna (supplied) COAXIAL DIGITAL IN VIDEO IN TV/SAT DVD/LD ANTENNA OPTICAL OPTICAL COAXIAL CENTER AUDIO IN AUDIO IN REC OUT AUDIO IN FRONT REAR WOOFER MD/TAPE TV/SAT 5.1 CH INPUT Terminals for connecting the antennas Connect the To the AM loop antenna... -
Page 6: Audio Component Hookups
Audio Component Hookups MD/TAPE deck INPUT OUTPUT LINE LINE COAXIAL DIGITAL IN VIDEO IN TV/SAT DVD/LD ANTENNA OPTICAL OPTICAL COAXIAL CENTER AUDIO IN AUDIO IN REC OUT AUDIO IN FRONT REAR WOOFER MD/TAPE TV/SAT 5.1 CH INPUT OUTPUT LINE CD player Jacks for connecting audio components Connect a To the... -
Page 7: Video Component Hookups
Video Component Hookups TV or satellite tuner DVD or LD player OUTPUT OUTPUT AUDIO OUT VIDEO AUDIO OUT VIDEO COAXIAL DIGITAL IN VIDEO IN VIDEO IN TV/SAT DVD/LD ANTENNA OPTICAL OPTICAL COAXIAL S-VIDEO CENTER AUDIO IN AUDIO IN REC OUT AUDIO IN AUDIO IN FRONT... -
Page 8: Digital Component Hookups
You can also connect an LD player with an RF OUT jack via an RF demodulator, such as the Sony MOD-RF1 (not supplied). TV or Satellite DVD player (etc.)*... -
Page 9: 5.1Ch Input Hookups
5.1CH Input Hookups Although this receiver incorporates a multi channel decoder, it is also equipped with 5.1CH INPUT jacks. These connections allow you to enjoy multichannel software encoded in formats other than Dolby Digital (AC-3) and DTS. If your DVD player is equipped with 5.1CH OUTPUT jacks, you can connect them directly to the receiver to enjoy the sound of the DVD player’s multi channel decoder. -
Page 10: Other Hookups
Other Hookups COAXIAL DIGITAL IN VIDEO IN VIDEO IN TV/SAT DVD/LD ANTENNA OPTICAL OPTICAL COAXIAL S-VIDEO CENTER AUDIO IN AUDIO IN REC OUT AUDIO IN AUDIO IN FRONT REAR WOOFER MD/TAPE TV/SAT DVD/LD 5.1 CH INPUT OUTPUT LINE CD player, tape deck, MD deck, etc. - Page 11 MD deck that is also connected to a computer, do not operate the receiver while using the “Sony MD Editor” software. This may cause a malfunction. • If you have a Sony CD changer with a COMMAND MODE selector If your CD changer’s COMMAND MODE selector can be set to CD 1, CD 2, or CD 3, be sure to set the command mode to “CD 1”...
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Page 12: Hooking Up And Setting Up The Speaker System
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 speaker, and how to set up your speakers to enjoy multi channel surround sound. Cursor buttons MULTI CHANNEL DECODING ? / 1 DIMMER... -
Page 13: Speaker System Hookup
Speaker System Hookup Required cords Speaker cords (not supplied) One for each front, rear, and center speaker (–) Monaural audio cord (not supplied) One for an active woofer Black COAXIAL DIGITAL IN VIDEO IN TV/SAT DVD/LD ANTENNA OPTICAL OPTICAL COAXIAL CENTER AUDIO IN AUDIO IN... - Page 14 Speaker System Hookup To avoid short-circuiting the speakers Short-circuiting of the speakers may damage the receiver. To prevent this, make sure to take the following precautions when connecting the speakers. Make sure the stripped ends of each speaker cord does not touch another speaker terminal or the stripped end of another speaker cord.
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Page 15: Performing Initial Setup Operations
Performing Initial Setup Operations Once you have hooked up the speakers and turned on the power, clear the receiver’s memory. Then specify the speaker parameters (size, position, etc.) and perform any other initial setup operations necessary for your system. Before turning on the receiver Make sure that you have: •... -
Page 16: Multi Channel Surround Setup
Multi Channel Surround Setup For the best possible surround sound all speakers should be the same distance from the listening position (A). (However, this unit lets you to place the center speaker up to 5 feet (1.5 meters) closer (B) and the rear speakers up to 15 feet (4.5 meters) closer (C) to the listening position. - Page 17 p Center speaker size ( Initial setting : LARGE (STR-DE545/DE445) SMALL (STR-SE501) • If you connect a large speaker that will effectively reproduce bass frequencies, select “LARGE”. Normally, select “LARGE”. However, if the front speakers are set to “SMALL”, you cannot set the center speaker to “LARGE”.
- Page 18 Multi Channel Surround Setup x Rear speaker height (REAR HGT.)* Initial setting : LOW This parameter lets you specify the height of your rear speakers for proper implementation of the Digital Cinema Sound surround modes in the “VIRTUAL” sound fields. Refer to the illustration below.
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Page 19: Adjusting The Speaker Volume
About speaker distances This receiver allows you to input the speaker position in terms of distance. However, it is not possible to set the center speaker farther away than the front speakers. Also, the center speaker can not be set more that 5 feet (1.5 meters) closer than the front speakers. -
Page 20: Before You Use Your Receiver
Notes • The front balance, rear balance, center level, and rear level are shown in the display during adjustment. • Although these adjustments can also be made via the front panel using the LEVEL menu (when the test tone is output, the receiver switches to the LEVEL menu automatically), we recommend you follow the procedure previously described in this section and adjust the speaker levels from your listening... - Page 21 There’s no sound from a specific component. , Check that the component is connected correctly to the audio input jacks for that component. , Check that the cord(s) used for the connection is (are) fully inserted into the jacks on both the receiver and the component.
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Page 22: Location Of Parts And Basic Operations
Location of Parts and Basic Operations This chapter provides information about the locations and functions of the buttons and controls on the front panel. It also explains basic operations. Front Panel Parts Descriptions 1 ?/1 switch Press to turn the receiver on and off. 2 Function buttons Press one of the buttons to select the component you want to use. - Page 23 ? / 1 DIMMER DISPLAY INPUT MODE SPEAKERS R ON r OFF VIDEO DVD/LD TV/SAT 5.1CH INPUT MD/TAPE TUNER PHONES 3 INPUT MODE button Press to select the input mode for your digital components (DVD/LD and TV/SAT). Each press switches the input mode of the currently selected component.
- Page 24 Front Panel Parts Description ? / 1 DIMMER DISPLAY INPUT MODE SPEAKERS R ON r OFF VIDEO DVD/LD TV/SAT 5.1CH INPUT MD/TAPE TUNER PHONES 8 DISPLAY button Press repeatedly to change the information on the display window as follows: Index name of the component or the preset station* FUNCTION button indication or frequency** Sound field applied to the program source * Index name appears only when you have assigned one to the...
- Page 25 qf TONE button Press to turn the tone effect on or off. The TONE indicator lights up while the tone effect is turned on. Note that if you have adjusted the tone using the cursor buttons and jog dial, the adjusted tone will be produced whenever you turn on the tone effect.
- Page 26 Front Panel Parts Description ws SET UP button Press to activate the setup mode, then use the cursor buttons (w;) to select any of the following indications. You can then make various settings using the jog dial (wa). When you select You can Speaker type Specify the type of speakers.
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Page 27: Enjoying Surround Sound
The virtual sound modes contain compelling applications of the Sony Digital Cinema Sound digital signal processing technology. They shift the sound away from the actual speaker locations to simulate the presence of several “virtual”... -
Page 28: Selecting A Sound Field
Cursor buttons LEVEL SOUND FIELD buttons MULTI CHANNEL DECODING ? / 1 DIMMER DISPLAY SPEAKERS INPUT MODE R ON r OFF – VIDEO DVD/LD TV/SAT 5.1CH INPUT CINEMA STUDIO LEVEL SET UP MD/TAPE TUNER SOUND FIELD NAME PHONES A. F. D. MODE BASS/ TREBLE... - Page 29 Software with two channel audio signals, is decoded with Dolby Pro Logic to create surround effects. C. STUDIO A Reproduces the sound characteristics of the Sony (CINEMA STUDIO A) Pictures Entertainment “Cary Grant Theater” cinema production studio.
- Page 30 Selecting a Sound Field Sound field information Sound field Effect HALL Reproduces the acoustics of a rectangular concert hall. JAZZ Reproduces the acoustics of a jazz club. (JAZZ CLUB) LIVE Reproduces the acoustics of a 300-seat live house. (LIVE HOUSE) GAME Obtains maximum audio impact from video game software.
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Page 31: Understanding The Multi-Channel Surround Displays
Understanding the Multi-Channel Surround Displays DIGITAL PRO LOGIC L F E LS S RS 1 ; DIGITAL This indicator lights up when a sound field other than 2 CHANNEL is selected and the receiver is decoding signals recorded in the Dolby Digital (AC-3) format.* * However, this indicator does not light when the recording format is 2/0 or 2/0 PRO LOGIC. - Page 32 Understanding the Multi-Channel Surround Displays Source sound displays The letters (L, C, R, etc.) indicate the source sound. The box around the letters varies to show how the receiver downmixes the source sound (based on the speakers settings). When using music sound modes such as HALL or JAZZ CLUB, the receiver adds reverberation based on the source sound.
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Page 33: Customizing Sound Fields
Customizing Sound Fields By adjusting the surround parameters and the tone characteristics of the front speakers, you can customize the sound fields to suit your particular listening situation. Once you customize a sound field, the changes are stored in memory indefinitely (unless the receiver is unplugged for about two weeks). - Page 34 Customizing Sound Fields Adjusting the level parameters The LEVEL menu contains parameters that let you adjust the balance and speaker volumes of each speaker. The settings available in this menu are applied to all sound fields. Start playing a program source encoded with multi channel surround sound.
- Page 35 Dynamic range compressor (COMP. Initial setting : OFF Lets you compress the dynamic range of the sound track. This may be useful when you want to watch movies at low volumes late at night. • OFF reproduces the sound track with no compression. •...
- Page 36 Customizing Sound Fields Adjustable parameters for each sound field EFFECT LEVEL A.F.D. NORMAL SURROUND CINEMA STUDIO A CINEMA STUDIO B CINEMA STUDIO C V. MULTI DIMENSION V. SEMI–M. DIMENSION HALL JAZZ CLUB LIVE HOUSE GAME 5.1CH INPUT D.RANGE BASS/TREBLE COMP. A.F.D.
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Page 37: Receiving Broadcasts
Receiving Broadcasts This chapter describes how to receive FM or AM broadcasts and how to preset selected stations. You can tune in stations on this receiver in the following ways: Direct Tuning You can enter a frequency of the station you want directly by using the numeric buttons on the remote (see page 39). - Page 38 TUNING +/– MULTI CHANNEL DECODING ? / 1 DIMMER DISPLAY SPEAKERS INPUT MODE R ON r OFF – VIDEO DVD/LD TV/SAT 5.1CH INPUT CINEMA STUDIO LEVEL SET UP MD/TAPE TUNER SOUND FIELD NAME PHONES A. F. D. MODE BASS/ TREBLE ENTER TUNER STR-DE445 only...
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Page 39: Direct Tuning
Direct Tuning For details on the buttons used in this section, see “Brief descriptions of buttons used to receive broadcasts” on page 38. Press TUNER. The last received station is tuned in. Press FM/AM to select the FM or AM band. Press D.TUNING on the remote. -
Page 40: Preset Tuning
Preset Tuning For details on the buttons used in this section, see “Brief descriptions of buttons used to receive broadcasts” on page 38. Before tuning to preset stations, be sure to preset them by performing steps on “Presetting radio stations” below. Presetting radio stations Press TUNER. -
Page 41: Other Operations
Other Operations Cursor buttons MULTI CHANNEL DECODING ? / 1 DIMMER DISPLAY SPEAKERS INPUT MODE R ON r OFF – VIDEO DVD/LD TV/SAT 5.1CH INPUT CINEMA STUDIO LEVEL SET UP MD/TAPE TUNER SOUND FIELD NAME PHONES A. F. D. MODE BASS/ TREBLE ENTER... -
Page 42: Naming Preset Stations And Program Sources
Naming Preset Stations and Program Sources You can enter a name (index name) of up to 8 characters for preset stations and program sources. These names (for example, “VHS”) appear in the receiver’s display when a station or program source is selected. Note that no more than one name can be entered for each preset station or program source. -
Page 43: Using The Sleep Timer
Recording on a video tape You can record from a TV, or an LD player using the receiver. You can also add audio from a variety of audio sources when editing a video tape. See your LD player’s instruction manual if you need help. Select the program source to be recorded. -
Page 44: Adjustment Using The Set Up Button
Adjustment Using the SET UP Button The SET UP button allows you to make the following adjustments. Selecting the 5.1CH video input This parameter lets you specify the video input to be used with the audio signals from the 5.1CH INPUT jack. The 5.1 CH video input is set to DVD/LD by default. -
Page 45: Additional Information
Also, see “Checking the connections” on page 20 to verify that the connections are correct. Should any problem persist, consult your nearest Sony dealer. There’s no sound or only a very low-level sound is heard. , Check that the speakers and components are connected securely. - Page 46 Troubleshooting No sound or only a very low-level sound is heard from the rear speakers. , Make sure the sound field function is on (press SOUND FIELD – MODE). , Select a sound field containing the word “cinema” or “virtual” (see pages 28–30). , Adjust the speaker volume (see page 19).
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Page 47: Specifications
Specifications AUDIO POWER SPECIFICATIONS POWER OUTPUT AND TOTAL HARMONIC DISTORTION: With 8 ohm loads, both channels driven, from 20 - 20,000 Hz; rated 100 watts per channel minimum RMS power, with no more than 0.09% total harmonic distortion from 250 milliwatts to rated output (USA model only). - Page 48 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 µV/75 ohms Mono: 76 dB Stereo: 70 dB Harmonic distortion at 1 kHz Mono: 0.3% Stereo: 0.5%...
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Page 49: Glossary
Digital Cinema Sound This is the generic name of the surround sound produced by digital signal processing technology developed by Sony. Unlike previous surround sound fields mainly directed at the reproduction of music, Digital Cinema Sound is designed specifically for the enjoyment of... -
Page 50: Settings Using Sur, Level, Bass/Treble, And Set Up Buttons
Settings Using SUR, LEVEL, BASS/TREBLE, and SET UP buttons You can make various settings using the LEVEL, SUR, BASS/TREBLE, SET UP buttons, cursor buttons and jog dial. The table below shows each of the settings that these buttons can make. Press and light Press SUR button... -
Page 51: Remote Button Descriptions (Str-De445 Only)
VCD player/ LD player/ DAT deck POSITION* Changes the position of the small picture. SWAP* Swaps the small and the large picture. DISC CD player Select discs (Mega storage CD player only). * Only for Sony TVs with the picture-in-picture function. - Page 52 TITLE Displays DVD title. * Only for Sony TVs with the picture-in-picture function. Note Some Sony equipments cannot be controlled by this remote as shown in the table above. Changing the factory setting of a function button If the factory settings of the FUNCTION buttons don’t match your system components, you can change them.
- Page 53 VCR (remote control mode VTR 3*) DSS (Digital Satellite Receiver) VCD player * Sony VCRs are operated with a VTR 1, 2 or 3 setting. These correspond to Beta, 8mm and VHS respectively. Now you can use the MD/TAPE button to control a second CD player.
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Page 54: Index
Index AC-3. See Dolby Digital (AC-3) Adjusting brightness of the display 24 speaker volumes 19 surround parameters 34 Automatic tuning 39 Basic receiver operations 22–26 Batteries 4 Changing display 24 effect level 33 Checking the connections 20 Clearing receiver’s memory 15 Connecting. - Page 55 Sony Corporation Printed in Malaysia...