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4-227-987-34(1) FM Stereo FM-AM Receiver Operating Instructions !" !" STR-DE545 2000 Sony Corporation 10/7/03, 1:53 pm 01/00-01_STR-DE545.34CT...
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Do not use any type of abrasive pad, scouring powder or solvent such as alcohol or benzine. If you have any question or problem concerning your receiver, please consult your nearest Sony dealer. 02/02-03_STR-DE545.34GB 7/15/03, 9:19 AM...
ABLE OF CONTENTS About This Manual The instructions in this manual is for model STR-DE545. Hooking Up the Components 4 Check your model number by looking at the upper right corner of the front panel. Unpacking 4 Antenna Hookups 5...
Hooking Up Unpacking Check that you received the following items with the receiver: Components • FM wire antenna (1) • AM loop antenna (1) • R6 (size-AA) batteries (2) • Remote Commander RM-PP404 (remote) (1) • Operating instructions of the remote (1) This chapter describes how to connect •...
Antenna Hookups AM loop antenna (supplied) FM wire antenna (supplied) VOLTAGE SELECTOR 75Ω COAXIAL 120V 240V 220V MONITOR CTRL A1 I I DIGITAL IN VIDEO IN VIDEO IN VIDEO OUT VIDEO IN VIDEO OUT TV/SAT DVD/LD SPEAKERS REAR CENTER B FRONT A ANTENNA OPTICAL OPTICAL...
Audio Component Hookups Required cords Audio cords (not supplied) MD/TAPE deck When connecting a cord, be sure to match the color-coded pins to the appropriate jacks on the components. INPUT OUTPUT LINE LINE White (L) White (L) Red (R) Red (R) VOLTAGE SELECTOR 75Ω...
Video Component Hookups Required cords Audio/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) Red (R/audio)
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-RF1 (not supplied). When connecting a cord, be sure to match the color-coded pins to the appropriate jacks on the components.
5.1CH Input Hookups Although this receiver incorporates a multi channel Required cords decoder, it is also equipped with 5.1CH INPUT jacks. Audio cords (not supplied) These connections allow you to enjoy multichannel Two for the 5.1CH INPUT FRONT and REAR jacks software encoded in formats other than Dolby Digital (AC-3) and DTS.
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. White (L) White (L) Red (R) Red (R) CONTROL A1 connecting cord (not supplied) Black Black CONTROL A1...
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This may cause a malfunction. off. • If you have a Sony CD changer with a Caution COMMAND MODE selector Make sure that the total power consumption of the component(s) If your CD changer’s COMMAND MODE selector can...
Hooking Up SET UP Cursor buttons and Setting Up MULTI CHANNEL DECODING PRESET ? / 1 – TUNING + SHIFT DIMMER DISPLAY – TUNING + MEMORY the Speaker BASS BOOST TONE FM/AM FM MODE MASTER VOLUME SPEAKERS INPUT MODE R ON r OFF –...
Speaker System Hookup Required cords Speaker cords (not supplied) One for each front, rear, and center speaker Front speaker (L) Front speaker (R) (–) (–) Monaural audio cord (not supplied) One for an active sub woofer Black Black * IMPEDANCE FRONT SELECTOR SPEAKERS B...
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Speaker System Hookup To avoid short-circuiting the speakers Speaker impedance Short-circuiting of the speakers may damage the receiver. Set the IMPEDANCE SELECTOR for the front speakers as To prevent this, make sure to take the following indicated in the table below. Check the instruction manual precautions when connecting the speakers.
Performing Initial Setup Operations Once you have made speaker connections and have Setting up the receiver turned on the power for the first time, clear the receiver’s Before you use your receiver for the first time, use the SET memory. After you have done this, set the speaker sizes, UP button to adjust settings to correspond to your system.
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 (A). Press ?/1 to turn on the receiver. (However, this unit lets you to place the center speaker up to 1.5 meters (5 feet) closer (B) and the rear speakers up Press SET UP.
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About speaker sizes (LARGE and SMALL) p Center speaker size ( Internally, the LARGE and SMALL settings for each speaker Initial setting : LARGE determine whether or not the internal sound processor will cut • If you connect a large speaker that will effectively the bass signal from that channel.
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Multi Channel Surround Setup p Sub woofer selection (SUB WOOFER) p Rear speaker height (REAR HGT.)* Initial setting : YES Initial setting : LOW • If you connect a sub woofer, select “YES”. This parameter lets you specify the height of your rear •...
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About speaker distances Adjusting the speaker volume This receiver allows you to input the speaker position in terms of Use the remote while seated in your listening position to distance. However, it is not possible to set the center speaker adjust the volume of each speaker.
Multi Channel Surround Setup Before You Use Your Receiver Notes Before turning on the receiver • The front balance, rear balance, center level, and rear level are Make sure that you have: shown in the display during adjustment. • Selected the appropriate front speakers (see “7 •...
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There is no sound no matter which component is selected. , Check that both the receiver and all components are turned on. , Check that the volume level on the display is not set to VOL MIN by turning the MASTER VOLUME.
Location of Front Panel Parts Descriptions 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. 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.
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MULTI CHANNEL DECODING PRESET ? / 1 – TUNING + SHIFT DIMMER DISPLAY – TUNING + MEMORY BASS BOOST TONE FM/AM FM MODE MASTER VOLUME INPUT MODE SPEAKERS R ON r OFF – VIDEO DVD/LD TV/SAT 5.1CH INPUT CINEMA STUDIO LEVEL BASS SET UP...
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Front Panel Parts Description qh qg MULTI CHANNEL DECODING PRESET ? / 1 – TUNING + SHIFT DIMMER DISPLAY – TUNING + MEMORY BASS BOOST TONE FM/AM FM MODE MASTER VOLUME INPUT MODE SPEAKERS R ON r OFF – VIDEO DVD/LD TV/SAT 5.1CH INPUT CINEMA STUDIO...
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qs Use the CINEMA STUDIO buttons to enjoy the qh The following buttons operate the built-in tuner. For CINEMA STUDIO sound effects. details, see “Receiving Broadcasts” starting from page A/B/C buttons Press to activate the CINEMA STUDIO A, B or C PRESET TUNING +/–...
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Front Panel Parts Description wa Jog dial Turn to adjust the selected speaker level, surround, and bass/treble parameters (etc.). 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).
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 with Dolby Digital or DTS.
Cursor buttons Selecting a Sound Field LEVEL TONE SOUND FIELD buttons You can enjoy surround sound simply by selecting one of the pre-programed sound fields according to the program MULTI CHANNEL DECODING PRESET ? / 1 – TUNING + SHIFT you want to listen to.
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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 This is a standard mode, great for (CINEMA STUDIO A) Pictures Entertainment “Cary Grant Theater” cinema watching most type of movie.
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Selecting a Sound Field Sound field information Sound field Effect Notes Ideal for soft acoustic sounds. 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. Great for rock or pop music.
Understanding the Multi-Channel Surround Displays 4 5 6 DIGITAL PRO LOGIC COAX D.RANGE NEWS INFO MONO STEREO MEMORY L F E LS S RS 1 ; DIGITAL 8 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 unit is decoding tune in radio stations, etc.
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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.
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 elements are reduced.
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Customizing Sound Fields *Sub woofer level (S.W. xx) Adjusting the level parameters Initial setting : 0 dB The LEVEL menu contains parameters that let you adjust Lets you adjust the level of the sub woofer. the balance and speaker volumes of each speaker. The •...
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Dynamic range compressor (COMP. D. RANGE Adjusting the bass/treble 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. You This may be useful when you want to watch movies at can adjust the tone for each separate sound field.
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Customizing Sound Fields Adjustable parameters for each sound field EFFECT WALL REVERB FRONT REAR REAR CENTER SUB WOOFER LFE dts LFE LEVEL TYPE TIME BAL. BAL. LEVEL LEVEL LEVEL A.F.D. NORMAL SURROUND CINEMA STUDIO A CINEMA STUDIO B CINEMA STUDIO C V.
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 (refer operating instructions of the remote). This chapter describes how to receive Automatic Tuning If you don’t know the frequency of the station you want,...
Automatic Tuning PRESET TUNING +/– For details on the buttons used in this section, see “Brief TUNING +/– descriptions of buttons used to receive broadcasts” on this FM/AM page. Press TUNER. MULTI CHANNEL DECODING MULTI CHANNEL DECODING PRESET ? / 1 –...
Preset Tuning For details on the buttons used in this section, see “Brief Tuning to preset stations descriptions of buttons used to receive broadcasts” on 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 the preset stations performing steps on “Presetting radio stations”...
Other Cursor buttons Operations MULTI CHANNEL DECODING PRESET ? / 1 – TUNING + SHIFT DIMMER DISPLAY – TUNING + MEMORY BASS BOOST TONE FM/AM FM MODE MASTER VOLUME INPUT MODE SPEAKERS R ON r OFF – VIDEO DVD/LD TV/SAT 5.1CH INPUT CINEMA STUDIO LEVEL SET UP...
Naming Preset Stations and 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 to each for preset stations and program sources.
Recording Using the Sleep Timer You can set the receiver to turn off automatically 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 is on.
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 5.1CH video input is set to DVD/LD by default.
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.
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No sound or only a very low-level sound is heard The surround effect cannot be obtained. from the rear speakers. , Make sure the sound field function is on (press , Make sure the sound field function is on (press SOUND FIELD –...
This is the generic name of the surround sound produced by digital Level Early signal processing technology reflections Reverberation 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 movies. Time...
Settings Using SUR, LEVEL, BASS/TREBLE, and SET UP buttons You can make various settings using the LEVEL, SUR, BASS/TREBLE, SET UP buttons, jog dial, and cursor buttons. The table below shows each of the settings that these buttons can make. Press and light Press to select...
Index AC-3. See Dolby Digital (AC-3) Hookups Scanning Adjusting 5.1CH Input 9 preset stations. See Preset brightness of the display 24 AC power cord 11 tuning speaker volumes 19 antennas 5 radio stations. See Automatic surround parameters 34 audio components 6 tuning Automatic tuning 38 digital components 8...
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