4-227-987-13(1) FM Stereo FM-AM Receiver Operating Instructions STR-DE545 STR-DE445 STR-SE501 2000 Sony Corporation
WARNING To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture. This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons. This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance.
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 STRDE545 and the remote commander RM-U304 are used for illustration purposes unless stated otherwise. Any difference in operation is clearly indicated in the text, for example, “STR-DE545 only”.
Hooking Up the 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.
Antenna Hookups Hooking Up the Components AM loop antenna (supplied) FM wire antenna (supplied) FM 75Ω COAXIAL MONITOR CTRL A1 I I DIGITAL IN TV/SAT VIDEO IN DVD/LD VIDEO IN VIDEO OUT VIDEO IN VIDEO OUT AM SPEAKERS REAR R ANTENNA OPTICAL L OPTICAL S-VIDEO IN COAXIAL L L L R REAR SUB WOOFER 5.
Audio Component Hookups Required cords Hooking Up the Components 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.
AUDIO OUT R L VIDEO OUT TV/SAT VIDEO OUT VIDEO IN DVD/LD VIDEO IN S-VIDEO INPUT S-VIDEO OUT VIDEO IN IN VIDEO OUT VIDEO IN Hooking Up the Components OUTPUT OUTPUT AUDIO OUT R L VIDEO OUT REAR R OPTICAL L OPTICAL S-VIDEO IN COAXIAL L L L AUDIO OUT REAR SUB WOOFER AUDIO IN R AUDIO IN REC OUT R IN AUDIO IN R L R L AUDIO IN SWITCHED 120W/1A MAX FRONT 4Ω 8Ω R R AUDIO OUT AUDIO IN L R L R L AC 120V 60Hz ç ç R B FRONT A R L CENTER FRONT CENTER L S-VIDEO
Digital Component Hookups Hooking Up the Components Connect the digital output jacks of your DVD player and satellite tuner (etc.) to the receiver’s digital input jacks to bring the multi channel surround sound of a movie theater into your home. To enjoy full effect of multi channel surround sound, five speakers (two front speakers, two rear speakers, and a center speaker) and a sub woofer are required.
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. Alternatively, the 5.1CH INPUT jacks can be used to connect an external multi channel decoder.
Other Hookups Required cords Hooking Up the Components Audio cords (not supplied) When connecting a cord, be sure to match the color-coded pins to the appropriate jacks on the components.
• If you have a CONTROL A1 compatible Sony CD player, tape deck, or MD deck Use a CONTROL A1 cord (not supplied) to connect the CONTROL A1 jack on the CD player, tape deck, or MD deck to the CONTROL A1 jack on the receiver. Refer to the separate manual “CONTROL-A1 Control System” and the operating instructions supplied with your CD player, tape deck, or MD deck for details.
Hooking Up and Setting Up the Speaker System SET UP Cursor buttons MULTI CHANNEL DECODING ?/1 DIMMER BASS BOOST A B VIDEO DVD/LD TV/SAT 5.1CH INPUT CINEMA STUDIO A MD/TAPE PHONES CD TONE SHIFT MEMORY FM/AM FM MODE MUTING BASS BOOST MASTER VOLUME INPUT MODE SPEAKERS R ON r OFF PRESET – TUNING + – TUNING + DISPLAY TUNER AUX B LEVEL C SOUND FIELD A. F. D.
Speaker System Hookup Required cords Speaker cords (not supplied) One for each front, rear, and center speaker (+) (–) (–) Front speaker (R) ] } Monaural audio cord (not supplied) Front speaker (L) Hooking Up and Setting Up the Speaker System (+) ] } One for an active woofer Black Black **IMPEDANCE SELECTOR *FRONT SPEAKERS B FM 75Ω COAXIAL MONITOR CTRL A1 I I DIGITAL IN TV/SAT VIDEO IN DVD/LD VIDEO IN VIDEO OUT VIDEO IN VIDEO OUT AM SPEAKERS REAR R ANTENNA OPTICAL L OPTICAL S-VI
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. Hooking Up and Setting Up the Speaker System Make sure the stripped ends of each speaker cord does not touch another speaker terminal or the stripped end of another speaker cord. Examples of poor conditions of the speaker cord Stripped speaker cord is touching another speaker terminal.
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 Before you use your receiver for the first time, use the SET UP button to adjust settings to correspond to your system. You can set the following items.
Multi Channel Surround Setup Hooking Up and Setting Up the Speaker System 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. The front speakers can be placed from 3 to 40 feet (1.0 to 12.0 meters) from the listening position (A).
p Rear speaker size ( LS RS ) Initial setting : LARGE (STR-DE545/DE445) SMALL (STR-SE501) • If you connect large speakers that will effectively reproduce bass frequencies, select “LARGE”. Normally, select “LARGE”. However, if the front speakers are set to “SMALL”, you cannot set the rear speakers to “LARGE”.
Multi Channel Surround Setup Hooking Up and Setting Up the Speaker System 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. • Select “LOW” if the location of your rear speakers corresponds to section A. • Select “HIGH” if the location of your rear speakers corresponds to section B.
z About speaker distances Adjusting the speaker volume Use the remote while seated in your listening position to adjust the volume of each speaker. Note This receiver incorporates a new test tone with a frequency centered at 800 Hz for easier speaker volume adjustment. 1 Press ?/1 to turn on the receiver. 2 Press TEST TONE on the supplied remote. You will hear the test tone from each speaker in sequence.
Before You Use Your Receiver Notes Hooking Up and Setting Up the Speaker System • The front balance, rear balance, center level, and rear level are shown in the display during adjustment.
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. Hooking Up and Setting Up the Speaker System No sound is heard from one of the front speakers.
Location of Parts and Basic Operations Front Panel Parts Descriptions 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.
1 3 2 4 MULTI CHANNEL DECODING ?/1 DIMMER BASS BOOST A B VIDEO DVD/LD TV/SAT 5.1CH INPUT CINEMA STUDIO A PHONES CD TONE – TUNING + MEMORY FM/AM FM MODE TUNER AUX B 2CH i – + LEVEL SET UP C SOUND FIELD A. F. D. I SUR MUTING BASS BOOST TONE NAME MODE BASS/ TREBLE ENTER 5 7 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.
Front Panel Parts Description 9 8 !™ !¡ @º !§ !∞ MULTI CHANNEL DECODING ?/1 DIMMER BASS BOOST A B SHIFT VIDEO DVD/LD MD/TAPE CD TONE – TUNING + MEMORY FM/AM FM MODE MUTING BASS BOOST MASTER VOLUME INPUT MODE SPEAKERS R ON r OFF PRESET – TUNING + DISPLAY TV/SAT 5.1CH INPUT CINEMA STUDIO A Location of Parts and Basic Amplifier Operations TUNER AUX PHONES B LEVEL C SOUND FIELD A. F. D.
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. z When you want to listen to an analog source without any digital processing qg The following buttons operate the built-in tuner. For details, see “Receiving Broadcasts” starting from page 37.
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). Location of Parts and Basic Amplifier Operations When you select You can Speaker type Specify the type of speakers. (page 16) Speaker setup Specify the front, center, rear speaker sizes, the rear speaker position, and whether or not you are using a sub woofer.
Enjoying Surround Sound This chapter describes how to set up the receiver to enjoy surround sound. You can enjoy multi channel surround when playing back software encoded with Dolby Digital or DTS. A.F.D. The “Auto Format Decoding” sound mode presents the sound exactly as it was encoded, without adding any reverberation (etc.). To fully enjoy surround sound, you must register the number and location of your speakers.
Selecting a Sound Field Cursor buttons SOUND FIELD buttons LEVEL TONE You can enjoy surround sound simply by selecting one of the pre-programmed sound fields according to the program you want to listen to. 1 Press MODE. The current sound field is indicated in the display. 2 Turn the jog dial or press the cursor buttons ( or ) to select the sound field you want. See the table starting on page 29 for information on each sound field.
Sound field information Effect Notes NORM. SUR (NORMAL SURROUND) Software with multi channel surround audio signals is played according to the way it was recorded. Software with two channel audio signals, is decoded with Dolby Pro Logic to create surround effects. C. STUDIO A (CINEMA STUDIO A) Reproduces the sound characteristics of the Sony Pictures Entertainment “Cary Grant Theater” cinema production studio. This is a standard mode, great for watching most type of movie. C.
Selecting a Sound Field Sound field information Sound field Effect Notes HALL Reproduces the acoustics of a rectangular concert hall. Ideal for soft acoustic sounds. JAZZ (JAZZ CLUB) Reproduces the acoustics of a jazz club. LIVE (LIVE HOUSE) Reproduces the acoustics of a 300-seat live house. Great for rock or pop music. GAME Obtains maximum audio impact from video game software. Be sure to set the game machine to stereo mode when using game software with stereo sound capabilities.
Understanding the Multi-Channel Surround Displays 1 2 3 4 56 7 7 8 a DIGITAL PRO LOGIC OPT COAX a dts D.RANGE TA NEWS INFO MONO STEREO L C MEMORY R LFE LS S RS 9 q; 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.
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. The following table shows how the indicators light up when using AUTO FORMAT DECODING mode.
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). You can change a customized sound field any time by making new adjustments to the parameters. See the table on page 36 for the parameters available in each sound field.
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. Enjoying Surround Sound 1 Start playing a program source encoded with multi channel surround sound. 2 Press LEVEL. The button lights up and the first parameter is displayed. 3 Press the cursor buttons ( or parameter you want to adjust.
Dynamic range compressor (COMP. D. RANGE xx) 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. • STD reproduces the sound track with the dynamic range intended by the recording engineer. • 0.1 ~ 0.9 allow you to compress the dynamic range in small steps to achieve the sound you want. • MAX provides a dramatic compression of the dynamic range.
Customizing Sound Fields Adjustable parameters for each sound field EFFECT LEVEL WALL TYPE REVERB TIME FRONT BAL. REAR BAL. REAR LEVEL CENTER SUB WOOFER LFE LEVEL LEVEL MIX 2CH r A.F.D. r r r r NORMAL SURROUND r r r dts LFE mix r r r r r r r r r CINEMA STUDIO A r r r r r r r r CINEMA STUDIO B r r r r r r r r CINEMA STUDIO C r r r r r r r r V. MULTI DIMENSION r r r r r r r V. SEMI–M.
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). Automatic Tuning If you don’t know the frequency of the station you want, you can let the receiver scan all available stations in your area (see page 39).
PRESET TUNING +/– TUNING +/– Brief descriptions of buttons used to receive broadcasts FM/AM MULTI CHANNEL DECODING ?/1 DIMMER BASS BOOST A B SHIFT VIDEO DVD/LD MD/TAPE CD TONE – TUNING + MEMORY FM/AM FM MODE MUTING BASS BOOST TV/SAT 5.1CH INPUT CINEMA STUDIO A TUNER AUX B LEVEL C SOUND FIELD PHONES A. F. D.
Direct Tuning Automatic Tuning For details on the buttons used in this section, see “Brief descriptions of buttons used to receive broadcasts” on page 38. For details on the buttons used in this section, see “Brief descriptions of buttons used to receive broadcasts” on page 38. 1 Press TUNER. The last received station is tuned in. 1 Press TUNER. The last received station is tuned in. 2 Press FM/AM to select the FM or AM band. 2 Press FM/AM to select the FM or AM band. 3 Press D.
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. Tuning to preset stations You can tune the preset stations either of the following two ways. Scanning the preset stations 1 Press TUNER. The last received station is tuned in.
Other Operations Cursor buttons MULTI CHANNEL DECODING ?/1 DIMMER BASS BOOST A B VIDEO DVD/LD MD/TAPE CD TONE SHIFT MEMORY FM/AM FM MODE MUTING BASS BOOST MASTER VOLUME INPUT MODE SPEAKERS R ON r OFF PRESET – TUNING + – TUNING + DISPLAY TV/SAT 5.1CH INPUT CINEMA STUDIO A TUNER AUX PHONES B LEVEL C SOUND FIELD A. F. D.
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. This function is useful for distinguishing components of the same kind. For example, two VCRs can be specified as “VHS” and “8MM”, respectively.
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. 1 Select the program source to be recorded. 2 Prepare the component for playing. For example, insert the laser disc you want to record into the LD player. 3 Insert a blank video tape into the VCR for recording.
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. 1 Press SET UP. 2 Press the cursor buttons ( “5.1 V. IN”. 3 Turn the jog dial to select the video input you want.
Additional Information Troubleshooting If you experience any of the following difficulties while using the receiver, use this troubleshooting guide to help you remedy the problem. 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.
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). , Make sure the rear speaker size parameter is set to either SMALL or LARGE (see page 17). No sound is heard from the sub woofer. , Make sure the sub woofer is set to ON (see page 18). Recording cannot be done.
Specifications AUDIO POWER SPECIFICATIONS POWER OUTPUT AND TOTAL HARMONIC DISTORTION: With 8 ohm loads, both channels driven, from 20 20,000 Hz; rated 100a) watts per channel minimum RMS power, with no more than 0.09% total harmonic distortion from 250 milliwatts to rated output (USA model only). STR-DE445: a) 80 watts Frequency response CD, MD/TAPE, DVD/ LD, TV/SAT, VIDEO, AUX: 10 Hz - 50 kHz +0.5/ –2 dB (with sound field, tone, and bass boost bypassed) Inputs (Analog) 5.
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 AM tuner section Tuning range With 10-kHz tuning scale: 530 - 1710 kHzd) With 9-kHz tuning scale: 531 - 1710 kHzd) Antenna Usable sensitivity 50 dB/m (at 1,000 kHz or 999 kHz) S/N S/N Harmonic distortion at 1 kHz Mono: 0.3% Stereo: 0.5% 45 dB at 1 kHz Frequency response 30 Hz - 15 kHz +0.
Glossary Surround sound Sound that consists of three elements: direct sound, early reflected sound (early reflections) and reverberative sound (reverberation). The acoustics of the surrounding space affect the way these three sound elements are heard. Surround sound combines these sound elements in such a way that you actually can sense the size of the venue, as well as its type.
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.
Remote Button Description (STR-DE445 only) You can use the remote to operate the components in your system. The tables below show the settings of each button. Remote Button Operations Function Remote Button Operations Function SLEEP Receiver Activates the sleep function and the duration which the receiver turns off automatically. SHIFT Receiver Press repeatedly to select a memory page for presetting radio stations or tuning to preset stations.
Remote Button Description (STR-DE445 only) Remote Button Operations Function Remote Button Operations Function SUB CH +/–* TV Selects preset channels for the small picture. RETURN DVD Returns to the previous menu or exits the menu. CH PRESET +/– Receiver Scans and selects preset stations. TITLE DVD Displays DVD title. TV/VCR/SAT Selects preset channels. TV/VCR/ LD player/ DVD player/ VCD player Selects information displayed on the TV screen.
1 Hold down the Function button whose function you want to change (for example, MD/TAPE). 2 Press the corresponding button of the component you want to assign to the Function button (for example, 1 - CD player).
Index A AC-3. See Dolby Digital (AC-3) Adjusting brightness of the display 24 speaker volumes 19 surround parameters 34 Automatic tuning 39 Indexing. See Naming L, M Labeling. See Naming N, O Naming preset stations 42 program sources 42 B Basic receiver operations 22–26 Batteries 4 P, Q Parameter 34, 36 Preset stations how to preset 40 how to tune 40 Preset tuning 40 C Changing display 24 effect level 33 Checking the connections 20 Clearing receiver’s memory 15 Connecting.
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