Sony STR-DE245 User Manual

4-227-986-42(1)

FM Stereo FM-AM Receiver

Operating instructions

Mode d’emploi

Gebruiksaanwijzing

Bruksanvisning

STR-DE345 STR-DE245

Getting Started

WARNING

To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture.

To avoid electrical shock, do not open the cabinet. Refer servicing to qualified personnel only.

Do not install the appliance in a confined space, such as a bookcase or build-in cabinet.

Precautions

On safety

• Should any solid object or liquid fall into the cabinet, unplug the receiver and have it checked by qualified personnel before operating it any further.

On power sources

• Before operating the receiver, check that the operating voltage is identical with your local power supply. The operating voltage is indicated on the nameplate at the rear of the receiver.

• The unit is not disconnected from the AC power source (mains) as long as it is connected to the wall outlet, even if the unit itself has been turned off.

• If you are not going to use the receiver for a long time, be sure to disconnect the receiver from the wall outlet. To disconnect the mains lead, grasp the plug itself; never pull the cord.

• AC power cord must be changed only at the qualified service shop.

• The mains switch is located on the front exterior.

On placement

• Place the receiver in a location with adequate ventilation to prevent heat build-up and prolong the life of the receiver.

• Do not place the receiver near heat sources, or in a place subject to direct sunlight, excessive dust or mechanical shock.

• Do not place anything on top of the cabinet that might block the ventilation holes and cause malfunctions.

On operation

• Before connecting other components, be sure to turn off and unplug the receiver.

On cleaning

• Clean the cabinet, panel and controls with a soft cloth slightly moistened with a mild detergent solution. 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.

Getting Started

About This Manual

The instructions in this manual are for models STR-DE345 and STR-DE245. 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-DE345 and the remote RM-U304 are used for illustration purposes. Any difference in operation is clearly indicated in the text, for example, “STR-DE345 only”.

Type of differences

Model

Feature

5.1 CH (VIDEO IN) VIDEO MONITOR

Conventions

• The instructions in this manual describe the controls on the receiver. You can also use the controls on the remote if they have the same or similar names as those on the receiver. For details on the use of the remote RM-PP404 (STR-DE345 only), refer to the separate operating instructions supplied with the remote.

• A “Quick Reference Guide” is supplied on page 28.

• The “Remote Button Descriptions” section on page 27 provides an overview of the remote buttons for RM-U304.

• The following icons are used in this manual:

Indicates that you can use only the remote to do the task. Indicates hints and tips for making the task easier.

DE345

•

DE245

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Getting Started

Unpacking 4 Hookup Overview 4 Aerial Hookups 5 Audio Component Hookups 5 Video Component Hookups 6 Speaker System Hookups 8 AC Hookups 9 Before You Use Your Receiver 10 Storing FM Stations Automatically in Alphabetical Order

(“Auto-betical”) 10

Receiver Operations

Selecting a Component 11 Receiving Broadcasts 13 Presetting Radio Stations 14 Using the Radio Data System (RDS) 15 Recording 17 Using the Sleep Timer 17

Using Surround Sound

Choosing a Sound Field 18 Getting the Most Out of Dolby Pro Logic Surround Sound 19

Additional Information

Troubleshooting 22 Specifications 23 Glossary 24

Index 25

Rear Panel Descriptions 26

Remote Button Descriptions 27

This receiver contains a Dolby Pro Logic Surround decoder. Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. “Dolby”, “AC-3”, “Pro Logic” and the double-D symbol ; are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.

Quick Reference Guide 28

Getting Started

Unpacking

Check that you received the following items with the receiver:

• FM wire aerial (1)

• AM loop aerial (1)

• Remote commander (remote) (1)

Model Remote

STR-DE345 RM-PP404

STR-DE245 RM-U304

• Size AA (R6) batteries (2)

• Operating instructions of the remote RM-PP404 (STR-DE345 only)

Inserting batteries into the remote

Insert two size AA (R6) batteries in accordance with the + and – markings on the battery compartment. When using the remote, point it at the remote sensor g on the receiver.

Hookup Overview

The receiver allows you to connect and control the following audio/video components. Follow the hookup procedures for the components that you want to connect to the receiver on the pages specified. To learn the locations and names of each jack, see “Rear Panel Descriptions” on page 26.

Speaker System Hookups (8)

Front

speaker

(L)

Video Component Hookups (6)

TV monitor (STR-DE345

only)

TV tuner

SAT (Satellite

receiver)

VCR

DVD player/AC-3 decoder

Aerial Hookups (5)

AM/FM aerial

Front

speaker

(R)

]

}

]

When to replace batteries

Under normal use, the batteries should last for about 6 months. When the remote no longer operates the receiver, replace both batteries with new ones.

Notes

• Do not leave the remote in an extremely hot or humid place.

• Do not use a new battery with an old one.

• Do not expose the remote sensor to direct sunlight or lighting apparatuses. Doing so may cause a malfunction.

• If you don’t use the remote for an extended period of time, remove the batteries to avoid possible damage from battery leakage and corrosion.

Centre

speaker

Active

woofer

Rear

speaker

(R)

Rear

speaker

(L)

CD player

MD/TAPE deck

Audio Component Hookups (5)

Before you get started

• Turn off the power to all components before making any connections.

• Do not connect the mains lead until all of the connections are completed.

• Be sure to make connections firmly to avoid hum and noise.

• When connecting an audio/video cable, be sure to match the color-coded pins to the appropriate jacks on the components: Yellow (video) to Yellow; White (left, audio) to White; and Red (right, audio) to Red.

Aerial Hookups

Overview

Getting Started

If you have poor AM reception

Connect a 6 to 15-meter (20 to 50 ft.) insulated wire (not supplied) to the AM aerial terminal in addition to the AM loop aerial. Try to extend the wire outdoors and keep it horizontal.

This section describes how to connect AM and FM aerials to the receiver. If you want to receive radio broadcasts with the receiver, complete these connections first, then go to the following pages. For specific locations of the terminals, see the illustration below.

ANTENNA

What aerials will I need?

• FM wire aerial (supplied) (1)

• AM loop aerial (supplied) (1)

Connecting a ground wire

If you connect the receiver to an outdoor aerial, ground it against lightning as shown in the illustration in the left column. To prevent a gas explosion, do not connect the ground wire to a gas pipe.

Where do I go next?

If you want to connect other components, go on to the next section. If you’re only planning to use the receiver to listen to the radio, go to “Speaker System Hookups” on page 8.

Audio Component Hookups

Overview

This section describes how to connect your audio components to the receiver. If you want to use the receiver as an amplifier, complete these connections. For specific locations of the jacks, see the illustration below.

Hookups

Receiver

FM wire aerial

After connecting the wire aerial, keep it as horizontal as possible.

If you have poor FM reception

Use a 75-ohm coaxial cable (not supplied) to connect the receiver to an outdoor FM aerial as shown below.

ANTENNA

Ω

COAXIAL

Receiver

ANTENNA

Ω

COAXIAL

AM loop aerial

FM outdoor aerial

Ground wire (not supplied)

MD/TAPE

What cords will I need?

Audio cords (not supplied) (1 for CD player; 2 for each MD deck or tape deck)

White (L)White (L)

Red (R)Red (R)

to ground

(continued)

Getting Started

AUDIO IN

TV/SAT VIDEO IN

AUDIO

OUTPUT

VIDEO

MONITOR

VIDEO OUT

INPUT VIDEO

Hookups

The arrow l indicates signal flow.

CD player

Receiver

CD player

OUTPUT

LINE

MD deck or Tape deck

Receiver

MD/TAPE

REC OUT

MD deck or Tape deck

OUTPUT

INPUT

LINE

Where do I go next?

Go on to the next section to connect video components to enjoy surround sound when watching/listening to TV programmes or video tapes.

What cords will I need?

• Audio/video cords (not supplied) (1 for each TV tuner or Satellite receiver; 2 for the VCR)

STR-DE345 only

Yellow

White (L)

Red (R)

Yellow White (L) Red (R)

STR-DE245 only

White (L)

Red (R)

White (L)

Red (R)

• Video cord (not supplied) (1 for a TV monitor) (STRDE345 only)

Yellow

Hookups

The arrow l indicates signal flow.

You can listen to the sound from VCR or TV/SAT by connecting the audio signal from VCR or TV/SAT to the receiver.

TV/SAT

Receiver

TV tuner or Satellite

receiver

Video Component Hookups

Overview

This section describes how to connect video components to the receiver. For specific locations of the jacks, see the illustration below.

5.1 CH (VIDEO IN) (STR-DE345 only)

(STR-DE345 only)

5.1 CH/DVD VIDEO

TV/SAT

MONITOR (STR-DE345 only)

*STR-DE345 only

MONITOR (STR-DE345 only)

TV monitorReceiver

Getting Started

VCR

Receiver VCR

VIDEO

VIDEO IN

VIDEO OUT

AUDIO IN

AUDIO OUT

OUTPUT

VIDEO

AUDIO

INPUT

VIDEO

AUDIO

*STR-DE345 only

Use the function buttons (TV/SAT, CD, MD/TAPE etc.) to select the VIDEO AUDIO OUT signal. You can record this audio signal by connecting a recording component such as a cassette deck (to the VIDEO AUDIO OUT jack).

DVD player/AC-3 decoder

What cords will I need?

• Audio cords (not supplied) (1 for each 5.1 CH/DVD FRONT and REAR jacks)

You can play decoded Dolby Digital AC-3 soundtracks through the speakers connected to the receiver.

If you have a Dolby Digital AC-3 decoder you can amplify a decoded Dolby Digital AC-3 soundtrack with the following connections.

Receiver

5.1 CH/DVD

FRONT REAR CENTER

SUB

WOOFER

Receiver

5.1 CH

VIDEO IN

Dolby Digital AC-3

decoder, etc.

WOOFER

decoder, etc.

VIDEO

PRE OUT

*STR-DE345 only

Where do I go next?

Go on to the next section to connect the speakers.

FRONTREARCENTER

White (L) Red (R)

• Monaural audio cord (not supplied) (1 for each 5.1 CH/DVD CENTER and SUB WOOFER jacks)

Black Black

• Video cord (not supplied) (1 for the 5.1 CH VIDEO IN jack) (STR-DE345 only)

Yellow Yellow

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Speaker System Hookups

Hookups

Front Speakers

Overview

This section describes how to connect your speakers to the receiver. Although front (left and right) speakers are required, centre and rear speakers are optional. Adding centre and rear speakers will enhance the surround effects. Connecting an active woofer will increase bass response. For specific locations of the terminals, see the illustration below.

SPEAKERS REAR SPEAKERS FRONT

SUB WOOFER

For optimum surround sound effect, place your speakers as shown below.

45°

SPEAKERS CENTER

Rear speaker

60 - 90 cm

Front speaker

(R)

Receiver

SPEAKERS

FRONT

Front speaker

(L)

Rear and centre speakers

Rear speaker

(R)

Receiver

SPEAKERS

REAR

CENTER

Rear speaker

(L)Centre speaker

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.

Examples of poor conditions of the speaker cord:

What cords will I need?

Speaker cord (not supplied) (1 for each speaker)

(+)(+)

(–)

Twist the stripped ends of the cord about 15 mm (2/3 inch). Be sure to match the speaker cord to the appropriate terminal on the components: + to + and – to –. If the cords are reversed, the sound will be distorted and will lack bass.

(–)

–

Stripped speaker cord is touching another speaker terminal.

SPEAKERS

FRONT

Stripped cords are touching each other due to excessive removal of insulation

After connecting all the components, speakers and AC power cord, output a test tone to check that all the speakers are connected correctly. For details on outputting a test tone, refer to ”Adjusting the speaker volume”, on page 20.

Getting Started

AC Hookups

Connecting the mains lead

If you have connected rear speakers, be sure to press the 5.1 CH/DVD button and turn off sound field on the receiver before outputting a test tone so that the tone is output individually from the left and right rear speakers.

If no sound is heard from a speaker while outputting a test tone or a test tone is output from a speaker other than the one whose name is currently displayed on the receiver, the speaker may be short-circuited. If this happens, check the speaker connection again.

Active woofer

Receiver

SUB

WOOFER

AUDIO OUT

Active Woofer

INPUT

Note

Do not connect any other component.

To listen to the speakers

Make sure that you set the SPEAKERS button to ON.

Connect the mains lead from this receiver and from your audio/video components to a wall outlet.

to a wall outlet

Where do I go next?

Before you use the receiver, go to the next section to make sure that all the controls are set to the appropriate positions.

If your TV monitor uses separate speakers

You can connect one of them to the SPEAKERS CENTER terminals for use with Dolby Pro Logic Surround sound (see page 19).

Where do I go next?

To complete your system, go to “AC Hookups” on this page.

Getting Started

Before You Use Your Receiver

Before turning on the receiver, make sure that you have:

• Set the SPEAKERS button to ON.

Before you use your receiver for the first time or when you want to clear the receiver's memory, do the procedure below:

?/1 (power)

1 Turn off the receiver.

2 Press ?/1 (power) for more than 4 seconds.

“INITIAL” appears in the display and the items including the following are reset or cleared:

• All preset stations are reset to their factory settings.

• All sound field parameters are reset to their factory settings.

• All index names (of preset stations and programme sources) are cleared.

• All adjustments made with the SET UP button are reset to their factory settings.

• The sound field memorized for each programme source and preset station is cleared.

Turn on the receiver and check the following indicator.

• Press MUTING if the MUTING indicator turns on.

• Press DIMMER repeatedly to set the display at any of four levels of brightness.

DIMMER

MUTING

Storing FM Stations Automatically in Alphabetical Order (“Auto-betical”)

With “Auto-betical select” you can automatically store up to 30 FM and FM RDS stations in alphabetical order without redundancy. Additionally, “Auto-betical select” only stores the stations with the clearest signals. If you want to store FM or AM (MW) stations one by one, see “Presetting Radio Stations” on page 14. FM RDS stations are stored first, in alphabetical order by their Station Name, followed by regular FM stations in order of frequency. (For more details on RDS, see page 15.)

1 Press ?/1 (power) to turn off the receiver.

2 Hold down MEMORY and press ?/1 (power) to

turn the receiver on. ”AUTOBETICAL SELECT” appears and the receiver scans and stores all the FM and FM RDS stations in the broadcast area. “FINISH” appears when the receiver has finished storing the FM and FM RDS stations.

To change a preset code to another station

See ”Presetting Radio Stations” on page 14.

To stop Auto-betical before storing all the stations

Press ?/1 (power) to turn the receiver off.

Stations currently stored in the preset memory are shifted to the rear (toward C0) and may be erased, depending on the number of stations received by Autobetical select.

Notes

• If you move to another area, repeat this procedure to store stations in your new area.

• For details on tuning to the preset stations, see page 14.

• Once “FINISH” appears, all the previous preset memories are cleared. Preset AM stations again if necessary.

Receiver Operations

Selecting a Component

To listen to or watch a connected component, first select the function on the receiver or with the remote. Before you begin, make sure you have:

• Connected all components securely and correctly as indicated on pages 5 to 9.

?/1

(power)

Function buttons

MENU </>

BASS +/– MUTING

1 Press ?/1 (power) to turn on the receiver.

2 Press a function button to select the component

you want to use:

To listen to or watch

Radio programmes

Compact discs (CD)

MiniDisc (MD) or Audio

tapes

TV programmes or

Satellite receiver

Video tapes

DVD player/AC-3 decoder

3 Turn on the component, for example, a CD player,

and then start playing. To tune in radio stations on this receiver, see “Receiving Broadcasts” on page 13.

4 Turn MASTER VOLUME to adjust the volume.

Every time you turn MASTER VOLUME, the display changes as follows:

VOL MIN y VOL 1 y … y VOL 30 y VOL MAX

BASS BOOST indicator

LEVEL

MASTER VOLUME

TREBLE

BASS

BOOST

Press

TUNER

MD/TAPE

TV/SAT

VIDEO

5.1 CH/DVD

Mute the sound

Reinforce the bass

Adjust the balance

Adjust the tone quality

Do this

Press MUTING. Press again to restore the sound.

Press BASS BOOST to turn on the BASS BOOST indicator.

1 Press LEVEL or CURSOR

MODE on the remote repeatedly until the LEVEL indicator lights up.

2 Press MENU < or >

repeatedly until “BALANCE” appears on the display.

3 Press + or – to adjust the

balance right or left.

Press BASS +/– and TREBLE +/– to adjust the tone level. You can select a tone level of -6 dB to +6 dB in 2-dB steps.

When you listen with headphones

Connect the headphones to the PHONES jack and set the SPEAKERS button to OFF.

Watching/listening to video programmes

When you watch/listen to TV or video programmes, we recommend you play audio portion through the receiver instead of your TV’s speaker. This lets you take advantage of the receiver’s surround sound effects, such as Dolby Pro Logic Surround and lets you use the receiver’s remote to control the audio. Turn off the speakers on your TV before you start so you can enjoy the surround sound from your receiver.

To watch/listen to TV programmes, turn on the TV, TV tuner and the receiver and press TV/SAT on the receiver.

To watch videos, do the following:

1 Press VIDEO to select the VCR.

2 Turn on the TV and set the TV’s video input to

match your video component.

3 Turn on the VCR, and start playback.

Using the remote (STR-DE245 only)

The remote lets you operate the receiver and the Sony components that are connected to it.

To adjust the volume of the TV's speaker

Use the volume control on the TV.

To avoid damaging your speakers

Make sure that you turn down the volume before you turn off the receiver. When you turn on the receiver, the volume remains at the level you turn off the receiver.

Function buttons

?/1

(continued)

Receiver Operations

1 Press one of the Function buttons to select the

component you want to use. The Function buttons on the remote are factoryset as follows:

To listen or to watch

Radio programmes

Compact discs (CD)

MiniDisc (MD) or Audio tapes

TV programmes or Satellite receiver

VHS Video tapes (VTR-3 mode)

DVD player/ AC-3 decoder

Press

TUNER

MD/TAPE (INITIAL-MD MODE)

TV/SAT (INITIAL-TV MODE)

VIDEO

DVD/LD (INITIAL-DVD MODE)

If you want to change the factory setting of a button, see the next section. The receiver and the selected component turn on.

If the component does not turn on

Press the power switch on the component.

2 Start playing.

Refer to “Remote Button Descriptions” on page 27 for details.

Changing the factory setting of a function button (STR-DE245 only)

If the factory settings of the FUNCTION buttons don’t match your system components, you can change them. For example, if you have two CD players and you don’t have a tape deck or an MD deck, you can assign the MD/TAPE button to your second CD player.

Note that the settings of the TUNER button cannot be changed.

AV ?/1

?/1

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).

The following buttons are assigned to select the functions:

To operate

CD player

DAT deck

MD deck

Tape deck A

Tape deck B

LD player

VCR (remote control mode VTR 1*)

VCR (remote control mode VTR 2*)

VCR (remote control mode VTR 3*)

DSS (Digital Satellite System)

DVD

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.

To change the AUX function to another function

Hold down SLEEP and press the corresponding button of the component you want to assign it to.

To change the 5.1 CH function to another function

Hold down AV ?/1 and press the corresponding button of the component you want to assign it to.

Press

> 10

ENTER

Numeric

buttons

> 10

Function buttons

ENTER

MASTER VOL –

To reset a button to its factory setting

Repeat the above procedure.

To reset all the function buttons to their factory setting

Press ?/1, AV ?/1 and MASTER VOL – at the same time.

Receiving Broadcasts

Receiver Operations

To receive other stations

Repeat Steps 3 to 5.

This receiver lets you enter a station’s frequency directly by using the numeric buttons on the remote (direct tuning). If you don’t know the frequency of the station you want, see “Receiving broadcasts by scanning stations (automatic tuning)”.

Before you begin, make sure you have:

• Connected an FM/AM aerial to the receiver as indicated on page 5.

• Set the SPEAKERS button to ON.

?/1 (power)

MASTER VOLUME TUNING +/–

FM MODEFM/AMTUNER

If the STEREO indicator remains off

Press FM MODE when an FM stereo broadcast is received.

If an FM stereo programme is distorted

The STEREO indicator flashes. Press FM MODE to change to monaural (MONO). You will not have the stereo effect but the distortion will be reduced. To return to stereo mode, press this button again.

If you cannot tune in a station and the entered numbers are flashing

Make sure you’ve entered the right frequency. If not, press D. TUNING and re-enter the frequency you want on the remote. If the entered numbers still flash, the frequency is not used in your area.

To watch FM simulcast TV programmes

Make sure that you tune in the simulcast programme both on the TV (or the VCR) and on the receiver.

If you enter a frequency not covered by the tuning interval

The entered value is automatically rounded up or down to the closest covered value.

numeric buttons

D. TUNING

1 Press ?/1 (power) to turn on the receiver.

2 Press TUNER.

The last received station is tuned in.

3 Press FM/AM to select FM or AM stations.

4 Press D. TUNING on the remote.

5 Press the numeric buttons on the remote to enter

the frequency.

Example 1: FM 102.50 MHz Example 2: AM 1350 kHz

02501

35001

6 When you tune in AM stations, adjust the

direction of the AM loop aerial for optimum reception.

Tuning intervals for direct tuning are: FM: 50 kHz intervals AM: 9 kHz intervals

Receiving broadcasts by scanning stations (automatic tuning)

If you don’t know the frequency of the radio station you want, you can have the receiver scan all the receivable stations to locate the one you want.

1 Press TUNER.

The last received station is tuned in.

2 Press FM/AM to select FM or AM.

3 Press TUNING + or –.

Press the + button for a higher frequency; press the – button for a lower one. When you tune past either end of the band, the receiver automatically jumps to the opposite end. Every time a station is received, the receiver stops scanning. To continue scanning, press the button again.

Receiver Operations

Presetting Radio Stations

You’ll most likely want to preset the receiver with the radio stations you listen to often so that you don’t have to tune in the station every time. The receiver can store a total of 30 FM or AM stations. You can store the stations on preset numbers combining three characters (A, B, C) and numbers (0 - 9). For example, you can store a station as preset number A1, B6 or C9, etc.

PRESET/PTY SELECT +/–

DISPLAY

MENU </> NAME

SHIFT

MEMORYENTER+/–TUNER

Tuning preset stations (preset tuning)

You can tune directly to a preset station by entering its preset number. If you don’t know which stations are preset on which numbers, you can tune by scanning the preset stations.

1 Press TUNER.

The last received station is tuned in.

2 Press SHIFT to select a character (A, B or C), then

press the number on the remote. For example, to tune in the station preset as A7, select A and then press 7.

You can tune by scanning the preset stations

First press TUNER and then press PRESET/PTY SELECT + or – to select the station you want. Each time you press the buttons, the preset numbers change as follows:

n A1 ˜ A2 ˜… ˜ A0 ˜ B1 ˜ B2 ˜ … ˜ B0 N

1 Press TUNER.

The last received station is tuned in.

2 Tune in the station you want.

If you are not familiar with how to tune in a station, see “Receiving Broadcasts” on the previous page.

3 Press MEMORY.

“MEMORY” appears for a few seconds. Do steps 4 to 6 before “MEMORY” goes out.

4 Press SHIFT to select a character (A, B or C).

Each time you press SHIFT, the letter “A”, “B” or “C” appears in the display.

If “MEMORY” disappears, start again from step 3.

5 Select a preset number by pressing PRESET/PTY

SELECT + or PRESET/PTY SELECT –.

6 Press MEMORY again to store the station.

7 Repeat Steps 2 to 6 to preset other stations.

n C0 ˜ … ˜ C2 ˜ C1 N

Naming preset stations

You can store names (index names), up to 8 characters long, for your preset stations (except for FM RDS stations). Once you name a preset station, the name appears in the display instead of the frequency when you tune to that preset station. The characters you can use include letters, numbers and symbols.

1 Tune to the preset station you want to name.

2 Press NAME.

The cursor blinks in the display.

3 Use + or – to select the character you desire.

4 Press MENU </> to move the cursor into position

for the next character.

5 Repeat steps 3 and 4 to enter up to 8 characters.

6 Press ENTER to store the names.

To change a preset station

Preset a new station on the number you want to change.

Note

If the mains lead is disconnected for about one week, the preset stations will be cleared from the receiver’s memory, and you will have to preset the stations again.

If you make a mistake

Press MENU </> repeatedly so that the character you want to change blinks in the display, then use + or – to select the desired character.

Notes

• You can also enter a name of up to 8 characters for programme sources. Select the programme source you want and repeat steps 2 to 6 (except 5.1 CH/DVD).

• To clear programme source name, press NAME and then press the same programme source button. Press ENTER to delete the name (except TUNER).

Using the Radio Data System (RDS)

What you can do with the Radio Data System

Radio Data System (RDS) is a broadcasting service that allows radio stations to send additional information along with the regular radio programme signal. This receiver offers you three convenient RDS features: Displaying the RDS information; Monitoring of traffic, news, or information programmes; and Locating a station by programme type. RDS is available only on FM stations.*

Note

RDS may not work properly if the station you are tuned to is not transmitting the RDS signal properly or if the signal strength is weak.

* Not all FM stations provide RDS service, nor do they

provide the same types of services. If you are not familiar with the RDS system, check with your local radio stations for details on RDS services in your area.

Receiver Operations

Notes

• If there is an emergency announcement by governmental authorities, ALARM flashes in the display.

• When the message consists of 9 characters or more, the message scrolls across the display.

• The following messages appear if a station is not providing a particular RDS service:

“NO PTY” (the selected programme type is not available) “NO TEXT” (text data is not available) “NO TIME” (clock time data is not available)

• Depending on the method used by the radio station to

send the text, some text messages may be incomplete.

Monitoring traffic, news, or information programmes (EON)

The EON (Enhanced Other Network) function allows the receiver to switch automatically to a station broadcasting traffic announcements, news or information programmes. When such a programme starts on a station networking with the preset FM RDS station, the receiver automatically tunes in the station. After the programme ends, the receiver switches back to the original preset station or the programme source you were originally listening to.

1 Tune to an FM station.

Receiving RDS broadcasts

Simply select a station from the FM band. When you tune in a station that provides RDS services, the station name appears in the display.

Displaying the RDS Information

Press DISPLAY. Each time you press DISPLAY, the display advances one step through the following information.

Information displayed

Station Name**

Frequency**

Programme Type

Radio Text

Clock (24-hour system)

You can:

Locate each station by name (e.g., WDR) instead of frequency.

Locate each station by frequency.

Locate a specific type of programme being broadcast. (See page 16 for the types of programmes you can select.)

Display the text messages sent by the RDS station.

Display the current time

2 Press RDS EON to select the programme you

want to monitor. Each time you press RDS EON, the indicators light as follows:

TA (Traffic Announcement) . NEWS . INFO (Information) . OFF (No indication lights up)

The receiver enters EON standby mode. “NO TA”, “NO NEWS”, or “NO INFO” appears if you press RDS EON before tuning to an RDS station.

When a station starts broadcasting the programme you selected, the receiver switches to the station, a message (e.g., “NOW TA”) appears and the respective indicator (e.g.,“TA”) flashes. After the programme ends, the receiver switches back to the station you were listening to (or the function you were using).

To stop monitoring the programme

Press RDS EON once.

**This information also appears for non-RDS FM stations.

(continued)

Receiver Operations

Turn off the EON feature when you want to record a programme without interruptions, especially when you want to do timer recording.

Notes

• To use this function, be sure to store the RDS stations beforehand.

• When the selected station has a weak signal, “WEAK SIG” appears and then, the receiver returns to the previous station or programme source.

Locating a station by programme type (PTY)

You can locate a station you want by selecting a programme type. The receiver tunes in the type of programmes currently being broadcast from the RDS stations stored in the receiver's preset memory.

1 Press RDS PTY to display the current PTY type.

Press PRESET/PTY SELECT + or – until the programme type you want appears in the display. See the following table for the programme types you can select.

2 Press RDS PTY while the programme type

appears in the display. The tuner starts searching the preset RDS stations for the programme (“SEARCH” and the programme type are displayed alternately). When the receiver finds the programme you are looking for, it stops searching. The preset number of the preset station currently broadcasting the selected programme type flashes, and the receiver receives the station.

Note

“NO PTY” appears when the programme type that you've selected is not being broadcast and the receiver returns to the original station.

You can select the following programme types:

Programme type

NONE

NEWS

AFFAIRS

INFO

SPORT

EDUCATE

DRAMA

What you hear

Any programmes not defined below.

News programmes.

Topical programmes that expand on current news.

Programmes about consumer affairs and professional advice (eg. medical advice).

Sports programmes.

Educational programmes, such as a “how- to” programme and advice.

Radio plays and serials.

Programme type

CULTURE

SCIENCE

VARIED

POP M

ROCK M

EASY M

LIGHT M

CLASSICS

OTHER M

WEATHER

FINANCE

CHILDREN

SOCIAL

RELIGION

PHONE IN

TRAVEL

LEISURE

JAZZ

COUNTRY

NATION M

OLDIES

FOLK M

DOCUMENT

What you hear

Programmes about national or regional culture, such as religion, language, and societal concerns.

Programmes about the natural sciences.

Programmes containing celebrity interviews, panel games, and comedy.

Popular music programmes.

Rock music programmes.

Easy listening (middle of the road music).

Classical music, such as instrumental, vocal, and choral.

Performances of major orchestras, chamber music, opera, etc.

Music that does not fit into any of the above categories, such as rhythm & blues and reggae.

Programmes about the weather report.

Stock Market reports, commerce, trading etc.

Programmes targeted at young audience for entertainment and interest.

Programmes on sociology, history, geography, psychology and society.

Aspect of beliefs and faiths.

Expression of views by phone or at a public forum.

Programmes on package tours, destinations, travel ideas and opportunity.

Programmes on recreational activities which listeners might participate.

Polyphonic, syncopated music.

Songs originating from American Southern States.

Current popular music of the Nation or Region.

“Golden age” music.

Music which has roots in the musical culture of a particular nation.

Programme concerning factual matters.

Recording

SLEEP

This receiver makes it easy to record to and from the components connected to the receiver. You don’t have to connect playback and recording components directly: once you select a programme source on the receiver, you can record and edit as you normally would using the controls on each component. Before you begin, make sure you’ve connected all components properly.

Function buttons

Playback component

(programme source)

l: Audio signal flow .: Video signal flow (STR-DE345 only)

Recording on a MiniDisc or audio tape

Recording component (MD deck, Tape deck, VCR)

Receiver Operations

1 Press TV/SAT to select the programme source.

2 Set the component to be ready for playing.

For example, turn on the TV and TV tuner.

3 Insert a blank video tape into the VCR for

recording.

4 Start recording on the VCR.

You can replace audio while editing a video tape

At the point you want to start adding different sound, press another function button (for example, CD) and start playback. The sound from the selected component will be recorded over the original audio.

To resume recording the original sound, press the TV/ SAT function button.

Note

You cannot record the audio and video signal during

5.1 CH/DVD mode.

Using the Sleep Timer

You can record on a MiniDisc or cassette tape using the receiver. See the instruction manual of your MD deck or tape deck if you need help.

1 Press one of the function buttons to select the

programme source.

2 Set the component to be ready for playing.

For example, insert a CD into the CD player.

3 Insert a blank disc or tape into the recording deck

and adjust the recording level, if necessary.

4 Start recording on the recording deck and then

start playing the component.

Recording on a video tape

You can record from a TV or a Satellite receiver using the receiver. You can also add audio from a variety of audio sources when editing a video tape. See your VCR’s instruction manual if you need help.

You can set the receiver to turn off automatically at a time you specify.

Press SLEEP on the remote while the power is on. Each time you press SLEEP, the time changes as shown below.

n 2:00:00 n 1:30:00 n 1:00:00 n 0:30:00 n OFF

The display dims after you specify the time.

You can check the time remaining before the receiver turns off

Press SLEEP on the remote. The remaining time appears in the display.

Using Surround Sound

Choosing a Sound Field

When you use the remote

Each time you press SOUND FIELD MODE, sound field changes as follows:

You can take advantage of surround sound simply by selecting one of the pre-programmed sound field according to the type of music you wish to play.

SOUND FIELD

MODE +/–

CURSOR MODE

+/–

SOUND FIELD

ON/OFF

+/– SUR

Sound field

indicator

SOUND FIELD MODE

1 Press SOUND FIELD ON/OFF to turn on the

sound field. The sound field indicator lights up.

2 Press SOUND FIELD MODE +/– repeatedly until

the sound field you want appears on the display. Select the appropriate sound field as follows:

When selecting programme source

t PRO LOGIC* t C. STUDIO

HALL T DOLBY V *** T

*** When using 5.1 CH/DVD

C. STUDIO ˜ V SURR

* “DOLBY PL” appears on the display. *** STR-DE345 only.

To turn off sound field

Press SOUND FIELD ON/OFF.

The receiver memorizes the last sound field selected for each programme source (Sound Field Link) (STRDE345 only)

Whenever you select a programme source, the sound field that was last applied is automatically applied again. For example, if you listen to CD with HALL as the sound field, change to different programme source, then return to CD, HALL will be applied again. In the case of the tuner, the sound fields for AM or FM band and for all the preset stations are memorized separately.

You can find Dolby Surround-encoded software by looking at the packaging

However, some videos and laser discs may use Dolby Surround sound even if it’s not indicated on the package.

Type

CINEMA

VIRTUAL (STR-DE345 only)

MUSIC

* “DOLBY PL” appears on the display. ** When using 5.1 CH/DVD only.

MODE (Sound field)

PRO LOGIC*

C. STUDIO (Cinema Studio)

DOLBY V

V SURR**

HALL

Effects

Decodes programmes processed with Dolby Pro Logic Surround.

Reproduces the sound characteristics of a movie theater. Good for watching standard movies.

Uses front speakers to create surround sound effects.

Uses front speakers and centre speaker to create surround sound effects.

Reproduces the acoustics of a rectangular concert hall. Ideal for soft acoustic sounds.

Adjusting the Effect Level (all sound fields except PRO LOGIC)

You can make the surround sound more prominent by increasing the EFFECT level. This control lets you adjust the “presence” of the surround effect in six steps (1-6).

1 Start playing a programme source.

Using Surround Sound

Getting the Most Out of Dolby Pro Logic Surround Sound

To obtain the best possible Dolby Pro Logic Surround sound, first select the centre mode according to the speaker system you have. Then, adjust each speaker volume and delay time.

2 Press SUR.

The effect level (“EFFECT 1” … “EFFECT 6”) appears on the display.

3 Press +/– to select the level you prefer.

When you use the remote

Press CURSOR MODE on the remote repeatedly until the SUR indicator lights up. Each time you press +/–, the effect level changes as follows:

EFFECT 1 y EFFECT 2 y … y EFFECT 6

Note

Changing the effect level may not produce major variations in the surround effect when used with certain playback sources.

Note that you must have at least one additional pair of speakers and/or one centre speaker to do the following adjustments.

SOUND FIELD

MODE +/–

TEST TONE

CURSOR MODE

+/–

SOUND FIELD

ON/OFF

+/–LEVEL

SET UP

MENU </>

SOUND FIELD MODE

MENU </>

Selecting the centre mode

The receiver offers you four centre modes: Phantom, Normal, Wide and 3 STEREO. Each mode is designed for a different speaker configuration. Select the mode that best suits your speaker’s system configuration:

1 Press SOUND FIELD ON/OFF to turn on the

sound field.

2 Press SOUND FIELD MODE +/– repeatedly to

select the Dolby surround sound field (PRO LOGIC or C.STUDIO mode).

3 Press SET UP.

4 Press MENU < or > repeatedly until “CTR

MODE” appears on the display.

(continued)

Using Surround Sound

5 Press +/– repeatedly until the centre mode you

want appears on the display. Select the centre mode as follows:

If you have

Front and rear speakers, and a small centre speaker

Front and centre speakers, no rear speaker

Front and rear speakers, no centre speaker

Front and rear speakers, and a large centre speaker

Select

NORMAL

3 STEREO (3 Channel Logic)

PHANTOM

WIDE

So that

The bass sound of the centre channel is output from the front speakers (because a small speaker cannot produce enough bass).

The sound of the rear channel is output from the front speakers.

The sound of the centre channel is output from the front speakers.

The centre channel fully reproduces the entire audio spectrum.

Adjusting the speaker volume

The test tone feature lets you set the volume of your speakers to the same level. (If all of your speakers have equal performance, you don’t have to adjust the speaker volume.)

Using the controls on the remote lets you test the speaker connection and adjust the volume level from your listening position.

1 Press SOUND FIELD ON/OFF to turn on the

sound field. Press SOUND FIELD MODE +/– repeatedly to select “DOLBY PL”.

2 Press TEST TONE on the remote.

You will hear the test tone from each speaker sequentially.

3 Adjust the volume level so that the volume of test

tone from each speaker sounds the same when you are in your main listening position.

• Press MENU < or > to select “CTR xxdB” or “REAR xxdB”.

• Press +/– to adjust the level.

You can adjust all speakers at one time

Adjust MASTER VOL on the remote or MASTER VOLUME on the receiver.

You can also adjust the volume level with the controls on the receiver

After pressing TEST TONE on the remote:

• Press MENU < or > repeatedly to select “CTR xxdB”. Press +/– to adjust the centre speaker level.

• Press MENU < or > repeatedly to select “REAR xxdB”. Press +/– to adjust the rear speaker level.

You can select a volume level of -15 dB to +10 dB in 1-dB steps.

You can adjust the volume level of the sub woofer

• Press LEVEL or CURSOR MODE on the remote repeatedly until the LEVEL indicator lights up.

• Press MENU < or > repeatedly to select “SW xxdB”.

• Press +/– to adjust the level.

You can select a volume level of -15 dB to +10 dB in 1-dB steps.

You can increase the output level of the rear speakers

The adjustment range of the rear speakers is preset from –15 to +10, but you can shift the range up 5 levels (–10 to +15).

• Press SET UP.

• Press MENU < or > repeatedly until “REAR SET UP”

appears on the display.

• Press +/– repeatedly until “NORMAL” appears on the display.

The values for the rear level remain fixed at –15 to +10 in the display, but you will be able to hear the difference in the actual output level.

To reset the rear level adjustment range, repeat this procedure to display “GAIN LOW”.

You can reset all sound field settings to initial setting

• Turn off the receiver.

• Hold down SOUND FIELD ON/OFF and then press

?/1 (power).

All sound field settings will be cleared and set to sound field off.

4 Press TEST TONE on the remote to turn off the

test tone.

Using Surround Sound

Adjusting the delay time (PRO LOGIC sound field only)

You can make the surround sound more effective by delaying the output from the rear speakers (delay time). You can select from three delay times, S (15 mS), M (20 mS), and L (30 mS). For example, if you’ve placed the rear speakers in a large room or apart from your listening position, set the delay time shorter.

1 Start playing a programme source encoded with

Dolby Surround sound.

2 Press SUR.

The current delay time appears in the display.

3 Press +/– to select the level you prefer, such as

“DELAY S”, “DELAY M” or “DELAY L”.

Adjustable parameters for each sound field when selecting programme source

Sound field mode

Off

Type

––

CINEMA

VIRTUAL (STR-DE345 only)

MUSIC

MODE

––

PRO LOGIC

C. STUDIO

DOLBY V

HALL

Parameters

DELAY EFFECT REAR CENTER SUB WOOFER

rra)r

rr r

Test tone output

No sound

Depends on centre mode (see page 19)

No sound

From the front and the rear speakers alternately

Adjustable parameters for each sound field when using 5.1 CH/DVD (STR-DE345 only)

Sound field mode

Off

a) Adjustable only when the centre mode is set to PHANTOM,

NORMAL or WIDE (see page 19).

b) Adjustable only when the centre mode is set to 3 STEREO,

NORMAL or WIDE (see page 19).

Type

––

CINEMA

VIRTUAL

MODE

––

C. STUDIO

V SURR

DELAY EFFECT REAR CENTER SUB WOOFER

Parameters

rr r

rrr r

rrr

Note

To adjust the speaker volume using a test tone as described on page 20, select the PRO LOGIC sound field. The test tone output in all other sound fields is used for verifying whether there is output from speakers or not.

Test tone output

In the following order: front (L), centre, front (R), rear (R) and rear (L)

In the following order: front (L), centre and front (R)

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. 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.

, Make sure you select the correct component

on the receiver.

, Make sure you set the SPEAKERS button to

ON.

, Press MUTING if the MUTING indicator

turns on.

, The protective device on the receiver has been

activated because of a short circuit (“PROTECT” flashes). Turn off the receiver, eliminate the short-circuit problem and turn on the power again.

The left and right sounds are unbalanced or reversed.

, Check that the speakers and components are

connected correctly and securely.

, Adjust the balance (see page 11).

Severe hum or noise is heard.

, Check that the speakers and components are

connected securely.

, Check that the connecting cords are away

from a transformer or motor, and at least 3 meters (10 feet) away from a TV set or fluorescent light.

, Place your TV away from the audio

components.

, Make sure you connect a ground wire to the

aerial ground terminal.

, The plugs and jacks are dirty. Wipe them

with a cloth slightly moistened with alcohol.

RDS isn’t working.

, Make sure you're tuning an FM station. , Select a stronger FM station.

The appropriate display or information does not appear.

, Contact the radio station and find out

whether or not they actually provide the service in question. If so, the service may be temporarily out of service.

The station, or programme source, was interrupted by another station / the tuner automatically starts searching stations.

, The EON function is working. Turn off EON

when you don't want the current programme interrupted.

The station name does not appear in the display.

, Press DISPLAY until the station name

appears.

Radio stations cannot be tuned in.

, Check that the aerials are connected securely.

Adjust the aerials and connect an outdoor aerial if necessary.

, The signal strength of the stations is too weak

(when you tune in with automatic tuning). Use direct tuning.

, No stations have been preset or the preset

stations have been cleared (when you tune in with scanning preset stations). Preset the stations (see page 14).

No sound or only a very low-level sound is heard from the rear speakers.

, Select the appropriate centre mode (see page

19).

, Adjust the speaker volume appropriately (see

page 20).

, Make sure you turn on the sound field

surround mode function.

No sound is heard from the centre speaker.

, Select the appropriate centre mode (see page

19).

, Adjust the speaker volume appropriately (see

page 20).

Surround effect cannot be obtained.

, Make sure you turn on the sound field

function.

, Make sure that the SPEAKERS button is

depressed.

No picture or an unclear picture is seen on the TV screen.

, Select the approriate function on the receiver. , Place your TV away from the audio

components.

Recording cannot be made.

, Check that the components are connected

correctly.

, You cannot record audio from a programme

source connected to the 5.1 CH/DVD jacks.

The remote does not function.

, Point the remote at the remote sensor g on

the receiver.

, Remove the obstacles in the path of the

remote and the receiver.

, Replace both batteries in the remote with new

ones if they are weak.

, Make sure you select the correct function on

the remote.

Additional Information

Specifications

Amplifier section

Rated Power Output at Stereo Mode

Reference Power Output

Frequency response

Inputs

CD,

5.1 CH/ DVD, MD/TAPE, TV/SAT, VIDEO

(DIN 1 kHz, 4 ohms)

STR-DE345 : 80 W + 80 W STR-DE245 : 50 W + 50 W

(DIN 1 kHz, 4 ohms) Front:

STR-DE345 : 80 W/ch STR-DE245 : 50 W/ch

Centre:

STR-DE345 : 80 W STR-DE245 : 50 W

Rear:

STR-DE345 : 80 W /ch STR-DE245 : 50 W/ch

TV/SAT, CD, MD/TAPE,

VIDEO, 5.1 CH/DVD: 10 Hz - 50 kHz dB

Sensitivity

150 mV

Impedance

kilohms

+0.5 –2

S/N

85 dB

Outputs

Muting

BASS BOOST

TONE

MD/TAPE REC OUT:

Voltage: 150 mV, Impedance: 10 kilohms

VIDEO AUDIO OUT:

Voltage: 150 mV, Impedance: 10 kilohms

SUB WOOFER:

Voltage: 2 V Impedance: 1 kilohms

PHONES: Accepts low and

high impedance headphones

Full mute

+6 dB at 70 Hz

±6 dB at 100 Hz and

10 kHz

Tuner section

FM stereo, FM/AM superheterodyne tuner

FM tuner section

Tuning range

Aerial terminals

Intermediate frequency

Sensitivity

Usable sensitivity

S/N

Harmonic distortion at 1 kHz

Separation

Frequency response

Selectivity

87.5 - 108.0 MHz

75 ohms, unbalanced

10.7 MHz

Mono: 18.3 dBf,

2.2 µV/75 ohms

Stereo: 38.3 dBf,

22.5 µV/75 ohms

11.2 dBf, 1 µV /75 ohms (IHF)

Mono: 76 dB Stereo: 70 dB

Mono: 0.3 % Stereo: 0.5 %

45 dB at 1 kHz

30 Hz - 15 kHz dB

60 dB at 400 kHz

+0.5 –2

AM tuner section

Tuning range

Aerial

Intermediate frequency

Usable sensitivity

S/N

Harmonic distortion

Selectivity

531 - 1602 kHz

Loop aerial

450 kHz

50 dB/m (at 999 kHz)

54 dB (at 50 mV/m)

0.5 % (50 mV/m, 400 Hz)

35 dB

Video section (STR-DE345 only)

Inputs

Outputs

VIDEO, TV/SAT, 5.1 CH/

DVD: 1 Vp-p 75 ohms

VIDEO, MONITOR:

1 Vp-p 75 ohms

General

System

Power requirements

Power consumption

Dimensions

Mass (Approx.)

Supplied accessories

Specifications indicated are measured at 230 VAC, 50 Hz.

Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.

Tuner section: PLL quartz-

locked digital synthesizer system

Preamplifier section: Low-

noise NF type equalizer

Power amplifier section:

Pure-complimentary SEPP

230 V AC, 50/60 Hz

STR-DE345: 180 W STR-DE245: 160 W

430 x 145 x 304 mm

STR-DE345: 7.2 kg STR-DE245: 5.8 kg

See page 4

Additional Information

Glossary

Centre mode

Setting of speakers to enhance Dolby Pro Logic Surround mode. To obtain the best possible surround sound, select one of the following four centre modes according to your speaker system.

• NORMAL mode

Select NORMAL mode if you have front and rear speakers and a small centre speaker. Since a small speaker cannot produce enough bass, the bass sound of the centre channel is output from the front speakers.

Rear

Centre

speaker

Front

speaker (L)

• WIDE mode

Select WIDE mode if you have front and rear speakers and a large centre speaker. With the WIDE mode, you can take full advantage of Dolby Surround sound.

Front

speaker (L)

Centre

speaker

Rear

speaker (L)

• PHANTOM mode

Select PHANTOM mode if you have front and rear speakers but no centre speaker. The sound of the centre channel is output from the front speakers.

Front

speaker (L)

Front

speaker (R)

Rear

speaker (R)

Front

speaker (R)

Rear

speaker (R)

Front

speaker (R)

• 3 STEREO mode

Select 3 STEREO mode if you have front and centre speakers but no rear speaker. The sound of the rear channel is output from the front speakers to let you experience some of the surround sound without using rear speakers.

Front

speaker (L)

Centre

speaker

Front

speaker (R)

Delay time

Time lag between the surround sound output from front speakers and rear speakers. By adjusting the delay time of the rear speakers, you can obtain the feeling of presence. Make the delay time longer when you have placed the rear speakers in a small room or close to your listening position, and make it shorter when you have placed them in a large room or apart from your listening position.

Direct tuning

Tuning method to let you directly enter a station’s frequency using the numeric buttons on the remote. Use this method if you know the frequency of the station you want.

Dolby Pro Logic Surround

As one method of decoding Dolby Surround, Dolby Pro Logic Surround produces four channels from two channel sound. Compared with the former Dolby Surround system, Dolby Pro Logic Surround reproduces left-to right panning more naturally and localizes sounds more precisely. To take full advantage of Dolby Pro Logic Surround, you should have one pair of rear speakers and a centre speaker. The rear speakers output monaural sound.

5.1 CH/DVD

These jacks are used to input decoded Dolby Digital (AC-3) audio signals, allowing you to enjoy 5.1 channel surround sound. Use these jacks to connect a Dolby Digital (AC-3) decoder or a DVD player with a built-in AC-3 decoder.

Preset station

A radio broadcasting station that is stored in memory of the receiver. Once you “preset” stations, you no longer have to tune in the stations. Each preset station is assigned its own preset number, which lets you tune them in quickly.

Surround sound

Sound that consists of three elements: direct sound, early reflected sound (early reflections) and reverberative sound (reverberation). The acoustics where you hear the sound affect the way these three sound elements are heard. These sound elements are combined in such a way that you can actually feel the size and the type of a concert hall.

• Types of sound

Early reflections

Direct sound

Reverberation

• Transition of sound from rear speakers

Direct sound

Level

Early reflection time

Early

reflections

Reverberation

Time

Test tone

Signal given out by the receiver for adjusting the speaker volume. The test tone will come out as follows:

• In a system with a centre speaker (NORMAL/WIDE/3 STEREO modes)

The test tone is output from the front L (left), centre, front R (right), and rear speakers in succession.

Front (L)

3 STEREO

Rear (L, R)

NORMAL/WIDE

Front (R)

Centre

• In a system without a centre speaker (PHANTOM mode)

The test tone is output from the front and the rear speakers alternately.

Front (L, R)

PHANTOM

Rear

speaker (L)

Rear

speaker (R)

Rear (L, R)

Index

A, B

Adjusting

delay time 21 effect level 19 speaker volume 20

volume 11 Aerial hookups 5 Audio component hookups 5 Auto-betical select 10 Automatic tuning 13

Centre mode 19, 24

NORMAL mode 19, 24

PHANTOM mode 19, 24

3 STEREO mode 19, 24

WIDE mode 19, 24 Character 14 Connecting. See Hookups

Delay time 21, 24 Direct tuning 13, 24 Display 15 Dolby Pro Logic

Surround 19, 24

centre mode 19, 24 Dubbing. See Recording

E, F, G

Editing. See Recording Effect level 19 EON 15

H, I, J, K, L, M

Hookups

aerials 5 audio components 5 mains lead 9 overview 4 speakers 8 video component 6

N, O

Naming preset stations 14 NORMAL mode 19, 24

PHANTOM mode 19, 24 Preset station 14 Presetting

radio stations 14 Preset tuning 14 Programme source

selecting 11 PTY 16

Quick reference guide 28

RDS 15 Rear panel 5, 6, 7, 8, 26 Receiving broadcasts

directly 13

using preset stations 14 Recording on a tape 17 Remote buttons 11, 17, 27

Scanning

preset stations 14 radio stations 14

Selecting a programme source

using the remote 11, 12 Sleep Timer 17 Speakers

connection 8

placement 8 Storing radio stations. See

Presetting Surround sound 19, 24

Test tone 20 3 STEREO mode 19, 24 Troubleshooting 22 Tuning. See Receiving

broadcasts

Unpacking 4

Video component hookups 6

W, X, Y, Z

Watching/listening to video

programmes 11 WIDE mode 19, 24

Rear Panel Descriptions

STR-DE345 only

1 ANTENNA (AM/FM) 2 5.1 CH/DVD 3 CD 4 5.1 CH (VIDEO IN) 5 MD/TAPE

1 4

678

2 3 5 9 q; qa qs

6 TV/SAT 7 VIDEO 8 MONITOR 9 SUB WOOFER

q; SPEAKERS REAR qa SPEAKERS CENTER qs SPEAKERS FRONT qd Mains lead

STR-DE245 only

1 ANTENNA (AM/FM) 2 5.1 CH/DVD 3 CD 4 MD/TAPE

2 34567 8 9 q;

5 TV/SAT 6 VIDEO 7 SUB WOOFER 8 SPEAKERS REAR

9 SPEAKERS CENTER q; SPEAKERS FRONT qa Mains lead

Remote Button Descriptions (STR-DE245 only)

You can use the remote to operate the components in your system. The table below shows buttons not described on previous pages and buttons with names different from buttons on the main unit.

Remote Button

AV ?/1

0-9

>10

ENTER

-/- -

./>

m/M

Operates

TV/VCR/ CD player/ DVD player/ MD deck/ VCD player/ LD player/ DAT deck

Receiver

CD player/ MD deck/ VCD player/ LD player/ DAT deck

TV/VCR/SAT

CD player/ MD deck/ Tape deck/ VCD player/ LD player

TV/VCR/SAT/ Tape deck/ LD player/ VCD player/ MD deck/ DAT deck

CD player/ MD deck/ DVD player/ LD player/ VCD player/ Tape deck/ VCR/ DAT deck

CD player/ DVD player/ VCD player

MD deck/ Tape deck/ VCR/ LD player/ DAT deck

Tape deck

CD player/ MD deck/Tape deck/VCR/ DVD player/ VCD player/ LD player/ DAT deck

Function

Turns the audio and video components on or off.

Use with “SHIFT” button to select tuner preset station numeric input during DIRECT TUNING or MEMORY mode.

Selects track numbers. 0 selects track 10.

Selects channel numbers.

Selects track numbers over

10.

After selecting a channel, disc or track using the numeric buttons, press to enter the value.

Selects the channel entry mode, either one or two digit.

Skips tracks.

Searches tracks (forward or backward).

Fastforwards or rewinds.

Starts play on the reverse side.

Starts play.

Remote Button

POSITION*

SWAP*

DISC

SUB CH +/–*

CH PRESET +/–

P IN P*

JUMP

WIDE

D. SKIP

ANT TV/VTR

TV/VIDEO

* Only for Sony TVs with the picture-in-picture function.

Operates

CD player/ MD deck/Tape deck/VCR/ DVD player/ VCD player/ LD player/ DAT deck

CD player

Receiver

TV/VCR/SAT

CD player

VCR

TV/VCR

Function

Pauses play or record. (Also starts recording with components in record standby).

Stops play.

Changes the position of the small picture.

Swaps the small and the large picture.

Select discs (Mega storage CD player only).

Select preset channels for small picture.

Scans and selects preset stations.

Selects preset channels.

Activates the picture-inpicture function.

Toggles between the previous and the current channels.

Selects the wide-picture mode.

Skips discs (CD player with multi-disc changer only).

Selects output signal from the antenna terminal: TV signal or VCR programme.

Selects input signal: TV input or video input.

Note

Some Sony equipment cannot be controlled by this remote as shown in the table above.

Quick Reference Guide

Receiving Broadcasts

(direct tuning)

Example: Receiving FM

102.50 MHz

TUNER

FM/AM

Select FM.

D. TUNING

02501

Display

(on remote)

MHz

Presetting Radio Stations

Example: Presetting a

station as A7

TUNER

Tune in the station you want.

MEMORY

SHIFT

PRESET/

–

PTY SELECT

MEMORY

Select A.

Select A7.

Selecting a Component

Example 1:Playing a CD

Turn on the CD player.

Start playing.

Example 2: Watching a video

tape

VIDEO

Turn on the VCR.

Start playing.

Scanning Radio Stations

Example: Scanning FM

(automatic tuning)

stations

TUNER

–

FM/AM

TUNING

Select FM.

To continue scanning.

Receiving Preset Stations

Example: Receiving the

station number A7

TUNER

SHIFT

Select A.

(on remote)

Scanning Preset Stations

TUNER

Using Pre-programmed Sound Fields

Example: Watching the

video tape of a Dolby Surroundencoded movie

VIDEO

SOUND FIELD

ON/OFF

SOUND FIELD

–

MODE

Turn on the VCR.

Start playing.

MODE

Select PRO LOGIC.

PRESET/

–

PTY SELECT

Préparatifs

AVERTISSEMENT

Afin d’éviter tout risque d’incendie ou d’électrocution, éviter d’exposer l’appareil à la pluie ou à l’humidité.

Afin d’écarter tout risque d’électrocution, garder le coffret fermé. Ne confier l’entretien de l’appareil qu’à un personnel qualifié.

N’installez pas l’appareil dans un espace confiné comme dans une bibliothèque ou un meuble encastré.

Précautions

Sécurité

• Si un solide ou un liquide tombait dans le coffret, débranchez l’amplituner et faites-le vérifier par un technicien qualifié avant de le remettre en service.

Sources d’alimentation

• Avant de mettre en service l’amplituner, vérifiez que la tension de fonctionnement correspond à celle du courant secteur local. La tension de fonctionnement est indiquée sur la plaque signalétique à l’arrière de l’ampli-tuner.

• L’ampli-tuner n’est pas déconnecté de la source d’alimentation (secteur) tant qu’il est branché sur une prise murale, même si vous le mettez hors tension.

• Si vous ne comptez pas utiliser l’ampli-tuner pendant un certain temps, débranchez-le de la prise murale. Pour débrancher le cordon, tirez sur la fiche et jamais sur le cordon proprement dit.

• Si le cordon d’alimentation secteur doit être remplacé, adressez-vous à un technicien qualifié uniquement.

• L’interrupteur d’alimentation se trouve sur le panneau avant.

Fonctionnement

• Avant de raccorder d’autres appareils, mettez l’ampli-tuner hors tension et débranchez-le.

Nettoyage

• Nettoyez le coffret, le panneau et les commandes avec un chiffon doux légèrement imprégné d’une solution détergente douce. N’utilisez pas de tampon abrasif, poudre à récurer ou solvant, comme l’alcool ou la benzine.

En cas de question ou de problème concernant l’ampli-tuner, consultez le revendeur Sony le plus proche.

Installation

• Installez l’ampli-tuner dans un endroit bien ventilé pour éviter tout risque de surchauffe interne et prolonger la durée de vie des composants.

• N’installez pas l’ampli-tuner près d’une source de chaleur, dans un endroit en plein soleil, poussiéreux ou exposé à des chocs mécaniques.

• Ne posez rien sur le coffret qui puisse bloquer les orifices de ventilation et provoquer un mauvais fonctionnement.

Préparatifs

Au sujet de ce manuel

Les instructions de ce mode d’emploi concernent les modèles STR-DE345 et STR-DE245. Vérifiez la désignation dans l’angle supérieur droit du panneau frontal ou dans l’angle inférieur droit de la télécommande. Dans le présent mode d’emploi, c’est le modèle STR-DE345 et la télécommande RM-U304 qui sont représentés dans les illustrations. Toute différence de fonctionnement est clairement indiquée dans le texte, par exemple : “STR-DE345 uniquement”.

Type de différence

Modèle DE245

Caractéristique

5.1 CH (VIDEO IN) VIDEO MONITOR

Conventions

• Ce mode d’emploi décrit le fonctionnement avec les commandes de l’ampli-tuner. Vous pouvez également utiliser les commandes de la télécommande qui ont un nom identique ou similaire à celles de l’ampli-tuner. Pour plus de détails sur l’utilisation de la télécommande RM-PP404 (STR-DE345 uniquement), reportez-vous au mode d’emploi séparé fourni avec la télécommande.

• Vous trouverez un “Guide de référence rapide” page 28.

• La section “Nomenclature des touches de la télécommande” à la page 27 présente une description des touches de la télécommande RMU304.

• Les symboles suivants sont utilisés dans ce manuel:

Indique que vous pouvez utiliser la télécommande pour effectuer cette opération. Donne des conseils supplémentaires pour faciliter l’utilisation.

DE345

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TABLE DES MATIÈRES

Préparatifs

Déballage 4 Description des raccordements 4 Raccordement d’antennes 5 Raccordement de composants audio 5 Raccordement de composants vidéo 6 Raccordement d’enceintes 8 Raccordement au courant secteur 9 Avant la mise en service de l’ampli-tuner 10 Mémorisation automatique des stations FM par ordre alphabétique

(“Auto-betical”) 10

Fonctionnement de l’ampli-tuner

Sélection d’un composant 11 Réception radio 13 Préréglage des stations de radio 14 Utilisation du système RDS (Radio Data System) 15 Enregistrement 17 Utilisation du programmateur d’extinction 17

Ecoute du son spatial

Sélection d’un champ sonore 18 Pour mieux profiter du son spatial Dolby Pro Logic 19

Informations supplémentaires

Guide de dépannage 22 Spécifications 23 Glossaire 24

Index 25

Nomenclature du panneau arrière 26

Nomenclature de la télécommande 27

Guide de référence rapide 28

Cet ampli-tuner intègre un décodeur Dolby Pro Logic Surround. Fabriqué sous licence de Dolby Laboratories. DOLBY, AC-3, PRO LOGIC et le symbole double-D ; sont des marques de Dolby Laboratories.

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