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Sony STR-DE545 Operating Instructions Manual

Sony STR-DE545 Operating Instructions Manual

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FM Stereo
FM-AM Receiver
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STR-DE545
STR-DE445
STR-SE501
© 2000 Sony Corporation

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  • Page 1 FM Stereo FM-AM Receiver Operating Instructions STR-DE545 STR-DE445 STR-SE501 © 2000 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 2 If you have any question or problem equipment and receiver. concerning your receiver, please - Connect the equipment into an outlet on consult your nearest Sony dealer. a circuit different from that to which tbe receiver is connected. - Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS About This Manual The instructions in this manual are for the STR-DE545, STR-DE445 and STR-SES01. Check your model number Hooking Up the Components looking at the upper right corner of the front panel or Unpacking lower right corner of the remote. In this manual, the STR- DE545 and the remote commander...

  • Page 4: Hooking Up The Components

    Hooking Up Unpacking Check that you received the following items with the receiver: Components • FM wire antenna • AM loop antenna • R6 (size-AA) batteries • STR-DE545 and STR-SE501 only • Remote Commander RM-PP404 (remote) This chapter describes how to connect •...

  • Page 5: Antenna Hookups

    Antenna Hookups AM loop antenna (supplied) FM wire antenna (supplied) .,,% If you havepoorFM reception Terminals for connecting antennas Use a 75-ohm coaxial cable (not supplied) to conned the receiver to an outdoor FM antenna as shown below. Connect the To the Outdoor FM antenna AM loop antenna...

  • Page 6: Hookups

    Audio Component Hookups Required cords Audio cords (not supplied) MD/TAPE deck When connecting a cord, be sure to match the co}or-coded pins to the appropriate jacks on the components. € "O White (L) White (L) Red (R) Red (R) CD player Jacks for connecting audio components...

  • Page 7: Hookups

    Video Component Hookups Required cords Audi0/video cords (not supplied) When connecting a cord, be sure to match the color-coded pins to the appropriate jacks on the components. Yellow (video) _ Yellow (video) White (L/audio)_ White (L/audio) TV or satellite tuner DVD or LD player TV monitor Red (R/audio)

  • Page 8: Hookups

    You can also connect an LD player with an RF OUT jack via an RF demodulator, such Audio/video cords (not supplied) as the Sony MOD-RFI (not supplied). When connecting a cord, be sure to match the color-coded pins to the appropriate jacks on the compone]_ts.

  • Page 9: Ch Input Hookups

    5.1CH Input Hookups Although this receiver incorporates a multi channel Required cords decoder, it is also equipped with 5.ICH INPUT jacks. €€ Audio cords (not supplied) These connections allow you to enjoy multichannel Two for the 5,1CH INPUT FRONT and REAR _acks software encoded in formats other than Dolby Digital...

  • Page 10: Other Hookups

    Other Hookups Required cords Audiocords(not supplied) When connecting a cord, be sure to match the color-coded piz_sto tile appropriate jacks on the components. White (L) White (L) Red (R) Red (R) Control A1 connecting cord (not supplied)(STR-DE545 and STR-SE501 only) Black Black CONTROL A1 II (STR- DE545 and...
  • Page 11 "Sony MD Editor" off. software. This may cause a malfunction. Caution • If you have a Sony CD changer...

  • Page 12: Hooking Up And Setting Up The Speaker System

    SETUP Hooking Up Cursorbuttons and Setting Up the Speaker System Jog dial Brief descriptions of buttons and control This chapter describes how to hook used to set up the speaker system up your speaker system to the receiver, to position each speaker, SET UP button: Press to enter the setup mode when...

  • Page 13: Speaker System Hookup

    Speaker System Hookup Required cords Speakercords(not supplied) One for each front, rear, and ce_lter speaker Front speaker (R) Front speaker (L) Monaural audio cord (not supplied) One for an active woofer **IMPEDANCE * FRONT SELECTOR SPEAKERS B "1= ¢D i<: Rear speaker (L) Active sub woofer Rear speaker (R)
  • Page 14 Speaker System Hookup To avoid short-circuiting speakers Speaker impedance (STR-DE545 STR-SES01 only) Short-circuiting of the speakers may damage the receiver. To prevent this, make sure to take the following Set the IMPEDANCE SELECTOR for the front speakers indicated in the table below. Check the instruction manual precautions when connecting...

  • Page 15: Initial Setup Operations

    Performing Initial Setup Operations Once you have hooked up the speakers and turned on the Performing initial setup operations power, clear the receiver's memory. Then specify the Before you use your receiver for the first time, use the SET speaker parameters (size, position, etc.) and perform...

  • Page 16: Surround Setup

    Multi Channel Surround Setup For the best possible surround sound all speakers should Specifying the speaker parameters be the same distance from the listening position (O). (However, this unit lets you to place the center speaker Press I/_ to turn on the receiver. to 5 feet (1.5 meters) closer (0) and the rear speakers to 15 feet, 4.5 meters)
  • Page 17 "_" About speakersizes(LARGE and SMALL) • Center speaker size ( _]_ ) Internally, the LARGEand SMALL settings foreach speaker Initial setting : LARGE (STR-DE545/DE445) determine whether or not the internal sound processor will cut SMALL (STR-SES01) the bass signal from that channel. When the bass is cut from a •...
  • Page 18 Multi Channel Surround Setup • Rear speaker height (REAR HGT.)* • Sub woofer selection (SUB WOOFER) Initial setting : LOW Initial setting : YES This parameter lets you specify the height of your rear • If you connect a sub woofer, select "YES". speakers for proper implementation of the Digital Cinema...
  • Page 19 "_° About speaker distances Adjusting the speaker volume This receiver allows you to il_put timespeaker position in terms of distance. However, it is not possible to set tbe center speaker Use the remote while seated in your listening position farther away than the front speakers. Also, the center speaker can adjust the volume...

  • Page 20: Before You Use Your Receiver

    Before You Use Your Receiver Notes Before turning on the receiver • The front balance, rear balance, center level, and rear ]eve] are Make sure that you have: shown in tbe display during adjustment. • Selected the appropriate front speakers (see "[_ •...
  • Page 21 There's no sound from a specific component. Check that the component is connected correctly the audio input jacks for that component. Check that the cord(s) used for the connection (are) fully inserted into the jacks on both tee receiver and the component. No sound is heard from one of the front speakers.

  • Page 22: Location Of Parts And Basic

    Location of Front Panel Parts Descriptions Parts and Basic Operations This chapter provides information about the locations and functions the buttons and controls on the front panel. It also explains basic operations. switch Press to turn the receiver on and off. Function buttons Press one of the buttons to select the component...
  • Page 23 _A_EAS "3"--.. ,,,¢t MASTER VOLUME control INPUT MODE button Press to select the input mode for your digital After turning on the component you selected, rotate to components (DVD/LD and TV/SAT). adjust the volume. Each press switches the input mode of the currently MUTING button •i I selected component.
  • Page 24 Front Panel Parts Description "U Use the SOUND FIELD buttons to enjoy surround DISPLAY button sound. For details, see "Enjoying Surround Sound" Press repeatedly to change the information on the display window as follows: starting from page 27. A.F.D. button / indicator Index name of the component or the preset station* Press to set the receiver to automatically detect the...
  • Page 25 TONE button LEVELbutton Press to turn the tone effect on or off. The TONE Press to activate the speaker level parameters (page indicator lights up while the tone effect is turned on. 34). The indicator on the button lights up and you can Note that if you have adjusted the tone using the adjust the various...
  • Page 26 Front Panel Parts Description SET UP button Press to activate the setup mode, then use the cursor buttons ([]) to select any of the following indications. You can then make various settings using the jog dial When you select You can Speaker type Specify the type of speakers.

  • Page 27: Enjoying Surround Sound

    The virtual sound modes contain compelling applications You can enjoy multi channel surround of the Sony Digital Cinema Sound digital signal when playing back software encoded processing technology. They shift the sound away from the actual speaker...

  • Page 28: Sound Field

    Selecting a Sound Field Cursor buttons You can enjoy surround sound simply by selecting one of the pre-programmed sound fields according to the TONE SOUND FIELD buttons LEVEL program you want to listen to. Press MODE. The current sound field is indicated in the display.
  • Page 29 Dolby Pro Logic to create surround effects. C. STUDIO A Reproduces the sound characteristics of the Sony This is a standard mode, great for (CINEMA STUDIO A) Pictures Entertainment "Cary Grant Theater" cinema watching most type of movie.
  • Page 30 Selecting a Sound Field Sound field information Sound field Effect Notes HALL Reproduces tile acoustics of a rectangular concert hall. )deal for soft acoustic sounds. JAZZ Reproduces the acoustics of a jazz club. (JAZZ CLUB) LIVE Reproduces the acoustics of a 300-seat live house. Great for rock or pop l]_usic.

  • Page 31: The Multi-Channel Surround

    Understanding the Multi-Channel Surround Displays LMONO STEREO --LIr a r O13DIGITAL Tuner indicators This indicator lights up when a sound field other than These indicators light up when using the receiver to 2 CHANNEL is selected and the receiver is decoding tune in radio stations, etc.
  • 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.

  • Page 33: Sound Fields

    Customizing Sound Fields By adjusting the surround parameters and the tone Wall type (WALL) characteristics of the front speakers, you can customize Initial setting : midpoint the sound fields to suit your particular listening situation. When sound is reflected off soft material, such as a curtain, the high frequency...

  • Page 34: Multi Channel Surround Setup

    Customizing Sound Fields *Sub woofer level (S.W. xx) Adjusting level parameters Initial setting : 0 dB The LEVEL menu contains parameters that let you adjust Lets you adjust the level of the sub woolen the balance and speaker volumes of each speaker. •...
  • Page 35 namic range compressor (COMP. ,.,,.., ,o..ANee, Adjusting bassltreble Initial setting : OFF The BASS/TREBLE button lets you adjust the tone (bass Lets you compress the dynamic range of the sound track. or treble) of the front speakers for optimum sound. This may be useful when you want to watch movies at can adjust the tone for each separate...
  • Page 36 Customizing Sound Fields Adjustable parameters for each sound field EFFECT WALL REVERB FRONT REAR REAR CENTER SUBWOOFER LFE dts LFE LEVEL TYPE TIME BAL. BAL. LEVEL LEVEL LEVEL • • • A.F.D. • • • • • • • NORMAL SURROUND •...

  • Page 37: Receiving Broadcasts

    Receiving You can tune in stations on this receiver in the following ways: Broadcasts Direct Tuning You can enter a frequency of the station you want directly by using the numeric buttons on the remote (see page 39). Automatic Tuning If you don't know the frequency of the station you want,...
  • Page 38 PRESET TUNING +/- Brief descriptions of buttons used to TUNING +/- receive broadcasts FM/AM PRESET TUNING +/-: Press to scan all preset radio stations. TUNING +/-: Press to scan all available radio stations....FM MODE: If "STEREO" flashes in the display and the FM stereo reception is poor, press this button...

  • Page 39: Tuning

    Direct Tuning Automatic Tuning For details on the buttons used in this section, see "Brief For details on the buttons used in this section, see "Brief descriptions of buttons used to receive broadcasts" descriptions of buttons used to receive broadcasts" page 38.

  • Page 40: Preset Tuning

    Preset Tuning For details on the buttons used in this section, see "Brief Tuning to preset stations descriptions of buttons used to receive broadcasts" You can tune the preset stations either of the following page 38. two ways. Before tuning to preset stations, be sure to preset them by Scanning...

  • Page 41: Other Operations

    Other Cursor buttons Operations oo_r _:z:_ ....... TUNER Jog diall NAME ENTER Brief descriptions of buttons that appear in this chapter NAME button: Press to name preset stations or program sources. Jog dial: Use to select characters when naming preset stations or program...

  • Page 42: Recording

    Naming Preset Stations Recording Program Sources Your receiver makes it easy to record to and from the components connected to it. You don't have to connect the You can enter a name (index name) of up to 8 characters playback and recording components directly...

  • Page 43: Using The Sleep Timer

    Using the Sleep Timer You can set the receiver to turn off automaticaIly at a Recording on a video tape specified time. You can record from a TV, or an LD player using the receiver. You can also add audio from a variety of audio Press SLEEP on the remote while the power...

  • 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 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 connections" on page 20 to verify that the connections 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...
  • Page 46 Troubleshooting The surround effect cannot be obtained. 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). "_ Make sure the sound field function is on (press Make sure that the SPEAKERS selector is set to A SOUND FIELD - MODE).

  • Page 47: Specifications

    Specifications Outputs MD/TAPE, (REC OUT); Frequencyresponse AUDIO POWER CD, MD/TAPE, DVD/ VIDEO (AUDIO SPECIFICATIONS OUT): LD, TV / SAT, POWER OUTPUT AND VIDEO, AUX: Voltage: 250 mV, TOTAL HARMONIC 10 Hz - 50 kHz +0.5/ Impedance: DISTORTION: -2 dB (with sound kilohms SUB WOOFER: field, tone, and bass...
  • Page 48 Specifications AM tuner section General FM tuner section System Tuning range 87.5- 108.0 MHz Tuner section: Tuning range With 10-kHz tuning scale: PLL quartz-locked 530 - 1710 kHz d_ Antenna terminals digital synthesizer 75 ohms, unbalanced With 9-kHz tuning system scale: Preamplifier section:...

  • Page 49: Glossary

    This is the generic name of the surround sound produced by digital Level Early signal processing technology developed by Sony. Unlike previous surround sound fields mainly directed at the reproduction of music, reflections Reverberation Digital Cinema Sound is designed specifically for the enjoyment movies.

  • Page 50: Settings Using Sur, Level, Bass/Treble

    Settings Using SUR, LEVEL, BASS/TREBLE, 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. Pressand light Press <_ or _>...
  • Page 51 Swaps the small and the LD player/ numeric buttons, press VCD player/ to enter the value, large picture. MD deck/ DISC CD player Select discs (Mega DAT deck storage CD player only). * Only for Sony TVs with the picture-in-picture function.
  • Page 52 CH PRESET Receiver Scans and selects preset TITLE Displays DVD title. stations. * Only for Sony TVs with the picture-in-picture function. TV/VCR/SAT Selects preset channels. Note DISPLAY TV/VCR/ Selects information LD player/...
  • Page 53 "IV DSS (Digital Satellite Receiver) > 10 ENTER 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.

  • Page 54: Will Clear The Receiver's Index

    Index I,J,K Speakers adjusting speaker volume AC-3. See Dolby Digital (AC-3) Indexing. See Naming connection Adjusting front speakers (A/B) brightness of the display impedance speaker volumes Labeling. Sea,Naming placement surround parameters Supplied accessories N, O Automatic tuning Surround sound 16-20, 27-36, Naming preset stations Basic receiver...
  • Page 56 Sony Corporation Printed in USA...

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