4-227-987-21(2)
FM Stereo
FM-AM Receiver
Operating Instructions |
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Mode d’emploi |
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Manual de Instruccìones |
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STR-DE545
STR-DE445
STR-SE501
2000 Sony Corporation
WARNING Precautions
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 built-in cabinet.
For the customers in Canada
CAUTION
TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT USE THIS POLARIZED AC PLUG WITH AN EXTENSION CORD, RECEPTACLE OR OTHER OUTLET UNLESS THE BLADES CAN BE FULLY INSERTED TO PREVENT BLADE EXPOSURE.
ENERGY STAR® is a U.S. registered mark.
As an ENERGY STAR® partner, Sony Corporation has determined that this product meets the ENERGY STAR® guidelines for energy efficiency.
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 AC power cord, grasp the plug itself; never pull the cord.
•AC power cord must be changed only at the qualified service shop.
On placement
•Place the receiver in a location with adequate ventilation to prevent heat buildup 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.
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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”.
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Conventions
•The instructions in this manual describe the controls on the receiver. You can also use the controls on the supplied 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-DE545 and STR-SE501 only), refer to the separate operating instructions supplied with the remote.
•The following icon is used in this manual:
zIndicates hints and tips for making the task easier.
This receiver incorporates Dolby* Digital and Pro Logic Surround and the DTS** Digital Surround System.
*Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. “Dolby”, “AC-3”, “Pro Logic” and the double-D symbol aare
trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.
**Manufactured under license from Digital Theater Systems, Inc. US Pat. No. 5,451,942 and other worldwide patents issued and pending. “DTS” and “DTS Digital Surround” are trademarks of Digital Theater Systems, Inc. © 1996 Digital Theater Systems, Inc. All rights reserved.
Demonstration Mode
The demonstration will activate the first time you turn on the power. When the demonstration starts, the following message appears in the display :
“NOW DEMONSTRATION MODE IF YOU FINISH DEMONSTRATION PLEASE PRESS POWER KEY WHILE THIS MESSAGE APPEARS IN THE DISPLAY THANK YOU”
To cancel the demonstration
Press 1/uto turn the receiver off while the above message is being displayed. The next time you turn the receiver on, the demonstration will not appear.
To view the demonstration
Hold down SET UP and press 1/uto turn on the power.
Notes
•Running the demonstration will clear the receiver’s memory. For details on what will be cleared, see “Clearing the receiver's memory” on page 15.
•There will be no sound when the demonstration mode is activated.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Hooking Up the Components 4
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Video Component Hookups |
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Digital Component Hookups |
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5.1CH Input Hookups 9 |
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Hooking Up and Setting Up the
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Enjoying Surround Sound 27
Selecting a Sound Field 28
Understanding the Multi-Channel Surround
Displays 31
Customizing Sound Fields 33
Receiving Broadcasts 37
Direct Tuning 39
Automatic Tuning 39
Preset Tuning 40
Other Operations 41
Naming Preset Stations and Program Sources 42 Recording 42
Using the Sleep Timer 43
Adjustment Using the SET UP Button 44
Additional Information 45
Troubleshooting 45 Specifications 47 Glossary 49
Settings Using SUR, LEVEL, BASS/TREBLE, and SET UP buttons 50
Remote Button Description (STR-DE445 only) 51
Index 54
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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.
Unpacking
Check that you received the following items with the receiver:
•FM wire antenna (1)
•AM loop antenna (1)
•R6 (size-AA) batteries (2)
•STR-DE545 and STR-SE501 only
•Remote Commander RM-PP404 (remote) (1)
•Operating instructions of the remote (1)
•Operating instructions of CONTROL A1 II (1)
•STR-DE445 only
•Remote Commander RM-U304 (remote) (1)
Inserting batteries into the remote
Insert R6 (size-AA) batteries with the + and – properly oriented in the battery compartment. When using the remote, point it at the remote sensor gon the receiver.
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For details, refer to the operating instructions supplied with your remote (STR-DE545 and STR-SE501 only).
z When to replace batteries
Under normal conditions, the batteries should last for about 6 months. When the remote no longer operates the receiver, replace all 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.
Before you get started
•Turn off the power to all components before making any connections.
•Do not connect the AC power cords until all of the connections are completed.
•Be sure to make connections firmly to avoid hum and noise.
•When connecting an audio/video cord, 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.
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Antenna Hookups
AM loop antenna (supplied)
FM wire antenna (supplied)
FM 75Ω COAXIAL
MONITOR CTRL A1 I I
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Up Hooking Components the
Terminals for connecting the antennas
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Notes on antenna hookups
•To prevent noise pickup, keep the AM loop antenna away from the receiver and other components.
•Be sure to fully extend the FM wire antenna.
•After connecting the FM wire antenna, keep it as horizontal as possible.
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Use a 75-ohm coaxial cable (not supplied) to connect the receiver to an outdoor FM antenna as shown below.
Outdoor FM antenna
Receiver
FM 75Ω COAXIAL
Ground wire (not supplied)
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ANTENNA
To ground
Important
If you connect the receiver to an outdoor antenna, ground it against lightning. To prevent a gas explosion, do not connect the ground wire to a gas pipe.
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Up Hooking Components the
Audio Component Hookups
Required cords
MD/TAPE deck
INPUT OUTPUT
LINE LINE
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IN OUT
Audio cords (not supplied)
When connecting a cord, be sure to match the color-coded pins to the appropriate jacks on the components.
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FM 75Ω COAXIAL
MONITOR CTRL A1 I I
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VOLTAGE SELECTOR
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Video Component Hookups
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Audio/video cords (not supplied)
When connecting a cord, be sure to match the color-coded pins to the appropriate jacks on the components.
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Up Hooking Components the
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MONITOR CTRL A1 I I
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VOLTAGE SELECTOR
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INPUT OUTPUT
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Note on video component hookups
You can connect your TV’s audio output jacks to the TV/ SAT AUDIO IN jacks on the receiver and apply sound effects to the audio from the TV. In this case, do not connect the TV’s video output jack to the TV/SAT VIDEO IN jack on the receiver. If you are connecting a separate TV tuner (or satellite tuner), connect both the audio and video output jacks to the receiver as shown above.
z When using the S-video jacks instead of the video jacks (STR-DE545 and STR-SE501 only)
Your monitor must also be connected via an S-video jack. S-video signals are on a separate bus from the video signals and will not be output through the video jacks.
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Up Hooking Components the
Digital Component Hookups
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. You can also connect an LD player with an RF OUT jack via an RF demodulator, such as the Sony MOD-RF1 (not supplied).
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When connecting a cord, be sure to match the color-coded pins to the appropriate jacks on the components.
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Note
The optical and coaxial digital input jacks on the receiver are compatible with sampling frequencies of 32 kHz, 44.1 kHz, and 48 kHz.
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*When making digital audio connections to a DVD player, connect to either the coaxial OR optical digital jacks, and not both. It is recommended to make digital audio connections to the coaxial jack.
**STR-DE545 and STR-SE501 only.
Example of LD player connected via an RF demodulator
Please note that you cannot connect an LD player’s AC-3 RF OUT jack directly to the receiver’s digital input jacks. You must first convert the RF signal to either an optical or coaxial digital signal. Connect the LD player to the RF demodulator, then connect the RF demodulator’s optical or coaxial digital output to the receiver’s OPTICAL or COAXIAL DVD/LD IN jack. Refer to the instruction manual supplied with your RF Demodulator for details on AC-3 RF hookups.
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When making connections as shown above, be sure to set INPUT MODE (3on page 23) manually. The receiver may not operate correctly if INPUT MODE is set to “AUTO.”
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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. To fully enjoy multi channel surround sound, you will need five speakers (two front speakers, two rear speakers, and a center speaker) and a subwoofer. Refer to the instruction manual supplied with your DVD player, multi channel decoder, etc., for details on the 5.1 channel input hookups.
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When using the connections described below, adjust the level of your surround speakers and subwoofer from the DVD player or multichannel decoder.
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Example of a DVD player hookup using the 5.1CH INPUT jacks
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Other Hookups
Required cords
Audio cords (not supplied)
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CONTROL A1 hookup (STR-DE545 and
STR-SE501 only)
• 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.
Note
If you make CONTROL A1 connections from the receiver to an MD deck that is also connected to a computer, do not operate the receiver while using the “Sony MD Editor” software. This may cause a malfunction.
•If you have a Sony CD changer with a COMMAND MODE selector
If your CD changer’s COMMAND MODE selector can be set to CD 1, CD 2, or CD 3, be sure to set the command mode to “CD 1” and connect the changer to the CD jacks on the receiver.
If, however, you have a Sony CD changer with VIDEO OUT jacks, set the command mode to “CD 2” and connect the changer to the VIDEO IN jacks on the receiver.
AUX AUDIO IN hookup
•If you have an individual audio component (except PHONO)
Use the audio cords to connect the LINE OUT jacks on the CD player, tape deck, or MD deck to the AUX AUDIO IN jack on the receiver so that you can listen to stereo sources in surround sound.
Setting the VOLTAGE SELECTOR (except for Singapore, Malaysia, Canada and Australia models)
Check that the voltage selector on the rear panel of the player is set to the local power line voltage. If not, set the selector to the correct position using a screwdriver before connecting the AC power cord to a wall outlet.
120 V 240 V 220 V
Connecting the AC power cord
Before connecting the AC power cord of this receiver to a wall outlet:
•Connect the speaker system to the receiver (see page 13).
Connect the AC power cord(s) of your audio/video components to a wall outlet.
STR-DE545 and STR-SE501 only
If you connect other audio/video components to the AC OUTLET(s) on the receiver, the receiver will supply power to the connected component(s), allowing you to turn the whole system on or off when you turn the receiver on or off.
Caution
Make sure that the total power consumption of the component(s) connected to the receiver’s AC OUTLET(s) does not exceed the wattage stated on the rear panel. Do not connect high-wattage electrical home appliances such as electric irons, fans, or TVs to this outlet. (STR-DE545 and STR-SE501 only)
Note
If the AC power cord is disconnected for about two weeks, the receiver’s entire memory will be cleared and the demonstration will start.
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Hooking Up
and Setting Up
the Speaker
System
This chapter describes how to hook up your speaker system to the receiver, how to position each speaker, and how to set up your speakers to enjoy multi channel surround sound.
SET UP
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Brief descriptions of buttons and control
used to set up the speaker system
SET UP button: Press to enter the setup mode when specifying speaker types and distances.
Cursor buttons ( / ): Use to select parameters after pressing the SET UP button.
Jog dial: Use to adjust the setting of each parameter.
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Speaker System Hookup
Required cords
Speaker cords (not supplied)
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IN
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**See “Speaker impedance” on the next page.
Notes on speaker system hookup
•Twist the stripped ends of the speaker cords about 10 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.
•If you use front speakers with low maximum input rating, adjust the volume carefully to avoid excessive output on the speakers.
•You can also connect Micro Satellite Speaker (e.g. SA-VE230) to the receiver. Micro Satellite Speaker is a 5.1 Channel speaker system consisting of two front speakers, two rear speakers, one center speaker and one subwoofer.
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Setting and the Up System Speaker
Speaker System Hookup
To avoid short-circuiting the speakers
Short-circuiting of the speakers may damage the receiver. To prevent this, make sure to take the following precautions when connecting the speakers.
Make sure the stripped ends of each speaker cord does not touch another speaker terminal or the stripped end of another speaker cord.
Examples of poor conditions of the speaker cord
Stripped speaker cord is touching another speaker terminal.
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, see page 19.
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.
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.
Speaker impedance (STR-DE545 and STR-
SE501 only)
Set the IMPEDANCE SELECTOR for the front speakers as indicated in the table below. Check the instruction manual supplied with your speakers if you’re not sure of their impedance. (This information is usually printed on a label on the back of the speaker.)
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Note
Be sure to connect front speakers with a nominal impedance of 8 ohms or higher if you want to select both sets (A+B) of front speakers (see page 23).
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Performing Initial Setup Operations
Once you have made speaker connections and have turned on the power for the first time, clear the receiver’s memory. After you have done this, set the speaker sizes, speaker locations and other initial system settings that are necessary.
Before turning on the receiver
Make sure that you have:
•Selected the appropriate front speakers (see “7 SPEAKERS selector” on page 23). (STR-DE545 and STR-SE501 only)
Setting up 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. For details on how to adjust each setting, see the page in parentheses.
•Set the speaker size (page 16).
•Set the speaker distance (page 18).
•Select the 5.1CH INPUT video signal (page 44).
Clearing the receiver’s memory
Before you use your receiver for the first time or when you want to clear the receiver’s memory, do the following. If the Demonstration appears when the power is turned on, this procedure is not necessary.
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2Hold down ?/1 for four seconds.
The currently selected function, then the demonstration message appears in the display and the items including the following are reset or cleared:
•All preset stations are reset or cleared.
•All sound field parameters are reset to their factory settings.
•All index names (of preset stations and program sources) are cleared.
•All adjustments made with the SET UP button are reset to their factory settings.
•The sound field memorized for each program source and preset stations are cleared.
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Setting and the Up System Speaker
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Up Hooking
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Multi Channel Surround Setup
For the best possible surround sound all speakers should be the same distance from the listening position (A). (However, this unit lets you to place the center speaker up to 1.5 meters (5 feet) closer (B) and the rear speakers up to 4.5 meters (15 feet) closer (C) to the listening position. The front speakers can be placed from 1.0 to 12.0 meters (3 to 40 feet) from the listening position (A).)
You can place the rear speakers either behind you or to the side, depending on the shape of your room (etc.).
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Do not place the center speaker farther away from the listening position than the front speakers.
Specifying the speaker parameters
1Press ?/1 to turn on the receiver.
2Press SET UP.
3 Press the cursor buttons ( or ) to select the parameter you want to adjust.
4Turn the jog dial to select the setting you want.
The setting is stored automatically.
5Repeat steps 3 and 4 until you have set all of the parameters that follow.
z Normal speaker and Micro Satellite speaker
Choose NORM. SP if you’re using normal speakers and MICRO SP if you’re using Micro Satellite speakers. If you choose NORM. SP, you can adjust the speaker size and the sub woofer selection as mentioned below. However, if you choose MICRO SP, the speaker size and the sub woofer selection has been configurated as follows:
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For STR-SE501, the speaker size and sub woofer selection has been preset to MICRO SP according to the supplied speaker system. If you change the speaker system, choose NORM. SP to adjust the speaker size and sub woofer selection.
p Front speaker size ( L R )
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”.
•If the sound is distorted, or you feel a lack of surround effects when using multi channel surround sound, select “SMALL” to activate the bass redirection circuitry and output the front channel bass frequencies from the sub woofer.
•When the front speaker is set to “SMALL”, the center and rear speakers are also automatically set to “SMALL” (unless previously set to “NO”).
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p Center speaker size ( C )
Initial setting : LARGE (STR-DE545/DE445) SMALL (STR-SE501)
•If you connect a large speaker that will effectively reproduce bass frequencies, select “LARGE”. Normally, select “LARGE”. However, if the front speakers are set to “SMALL”, you cannot set the center speaker to “LARGE”.
•If the sound is distorted, or you feel a lack of surround effects when using multi channel surround sound, select “SMALL” to activate the bass redirection circuitry and output the center channel bass frequencies from the front speakers (if set to “LARGE”) or sub woofer. *1
•If you do not connect the center speaker, select “NO”. The sound of the center channel will be output from the front speakers.*2
p Rear speaker size (LSRS)
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”.
•If the sound is distorted, or you feel a lack of surround effects when using multi channel surround sound, select “SMALL” to activate the bass redirection circuitry and output the rear channel bass frequencies from the sub woofer or other “LARGE” speakers.
•If you do not connect rear speakers, select “NO”.*3
z *1~*3 correspond to the following Dolby Pro Logic modes
*1 NORMAL
*2 PHANTOM
*3 3 STEREO
z About speaker sizes (LARGE and SMALL)
Internally, the LARGE and SMALL settings for each speaker determine whether or not the internal sound processor will cut the bass signal from that channel. When the bass is cut from a channel the bass redirection circuitry sends the corresponding bass frequencies to the sub woofer or other “LARGE” speaker. However, since bass sounds have a certain amount of directionality it best not to cut them, if possible. Therefore, even when using small speakers, you can set them to “LARGE” if you want to output the bass frequencies from that speaker. On the other hand, if you are using a large speaker, but prefer not to have bass frequencies output from that speaker, set it to “SMALL”.
If the overall sound level is lower than you prefer, set all speakers to “LARGE”. If there is not enough bass, you can use the bass/ treble to boost the bass levels. To adjust the bass/treble, see page 35.
p Rear speaker position (REAR PL.)*
Initial setting : BEHIND
This parameter lets you specify the location 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 “SIDE” if the location of your rear speakers corresponds to section A.
•Select “BEHIND” if the location of your rear speakers
corresponds to section B.
This setting only effects the surround modes in the “VIRTUAL” sound fields.
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p 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.
This setting only affects the surround modes in the “VIRTUAL” sound fields.
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*These parameters are not available when “Rear speaker size (REAR)“ is set to “NO”.
z About the rear speaker position (SIDE, and BEHIND)
This setting is designed specifically for implementation of the Digital Cinema Sound modes in the “VIRTUAL” sound fields. With the Digital Cinema Sound modes, speaker position is not as critical as other modes. All of the modes in the “VIRTUAL” sound fields were designed under the premise that the rear speaker would be located behind the listening position, but presentation remains fairly consistent even with the rear speakers positioned at a rather wide angle. However, if the speakers are pointing toward the listener from the immediate left and right of the listening position, the “VIRTUAL” sound fields will not be effective unless the rear speaker position parameter is set to “SIDE”.
Nevertheless, each listening environment has many variables, such as wall reflections, and you may obtain better results using “BEHIND” if your speakers are located high above the listening position, even if they are to the immediate left and right. Therefore, although it may result in a setting contrary to the “Rear speaker position” explanation, we recommend that you play back multi channel surround encoded software and listen to the effect each setting has on your listening environment. Choose the setting that provides a good sense of spaciousness and that best succeeds in forming a cohesive space between the surround sound from the rear speakers and the sound from the front speakers. If you are not sure which sounds best, select “BEHIND” and then use the speaker distance parameter and speaker level adjustments to obtain proper balance.
pSub woofer selection (SUB WOOFER)
Initial setting : YES
• If you connect a sub woofer, select “YES”.
• If you do not connect a sub woofer, select “NO”. This activates the bass redirection circuitry and outputs the LFE signals from other speakers.
• In order to take full advantage of the Dolby Digital (AC-3) bass redirection circuitry, we recommend that you set your sub woofer’s cut off frequency as high as possible.
pFront speaker distance (FRONT)
Initial setting : 5.0 meter
Set the distance from your listening position to the front (left or right) speaker (A on page 16).
•Front speaker distance can be set in 0.1 meter (1 foot) steps from 1.0 to 12.0 meters (3 to 40 feet).
•If both speakers are not placed an equal distance from your listening position, set the distance to the closest speaker.
pCenter speaker distance (CENTER)
Initial setting : 5.0 meter
Set the distance from your listening position to the center speaker.
• Center speaker distance can be set in 0.1 meter (1 foot) steps from a distance equal to the front speaker distance (A on page 16) to a distance 1.5 meters (5 feet) closer to your listening position (B on page 16).
• Do not place the center speaker farther away from your listening position than the front speakers.
pRear speaker distance (REAR)
Initial setting : 3.0 meter
Set the distance from your listening position to the rear (left or right) speaker.
•Rear speaker distance can be set in 0.1 meter (1 foot) steps from a distance equal to the front speaker distance (A on page 16) to a distance 4.5 meters (15 feet) closer to your listening position (C on page 16).
•Do not place the rear speakers farther away from your listening position than the front speakers.
•If both speakers are not placed an equal distance from your listening position, set the distance to the closest speaker.
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z About speaker distances
This receiver allows you to input the speaker position in terms of distance. However, it is not possible to set the center speaker farther away than the front speakers. Also, the center speaker can not be set more that 1.5 meters (5 feet) closer than the front speakers.
Likewise, the rear speakers cannot be set farther away from the listening position than the front speakers. And they can be no more than 4.5 meters (15 feet) closer.
This is because incorrect speaker placement is not conducive to enjoy the surround sound.
Please note that, setting the speaker distance closer than the actual location of the speakers will cause a delay in the output of the sound from that speaker. In other words, the speaker will sound like it is farther away.
For example, setting the center speaker distance 1~2 m (3~6 feet) closer than the actual speaker position will create a fairly realistic sensation of being “inside” the screen. If you cannot obtain a satisfactory surround effect because the rear speakers are too close, setting the rear speaker distance closer (shorter) than the actual distance will create a larger soundstage. (1 foot corresponds to a 1 ms difference.)
Adjusting these parameters while listening to the sound often results in much better surround sound. Give it a try!
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.
1Press ?/1 to turn on the receiver.
2Press TEST TONE on the supplied remote.
You will hear the test tone from each speaker in sequence.
3Adjust the volume level so that the volume of the test tone from each speaker sounds the same when you are in your main listening position.
•To adjust the balance of the front right and front left speakers, use the front balance parameter in the LEVEL menu (see page 34).
•To adjust the balance of the rear right and rear left speakers, use the rear balance parameter in the LEVEL menu (see page 34).
•To adjust the volume level of the center speaker, press MENU </> to select the center parameter. Use +/– on the remote to adjust the level.
•To adjust the volume level of the rear speaker, press MENU </> to select the rear parameter.
Use +/– on the remote to adjust the level.
4Press TEST TONE on the remote again to turn off the test tone.
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The test tone cannot be output when the receiver is set to 5.1CH INPUT.
z You can adjust the volume level of all speakers at the same time
Rotate MASTER VOLUME on the receiver or press MASTER VOL +/– on the remote.
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Notes
•The front balance, rear balance, center level, and rear level are shown in the display during adjustment.
•Although these adjustments can also be made via the front panel using the LEVEL menu (when the test tone is output, the receiver switches to the LEVEL menu automatically), we recommend you follow the procedure described above and adjust the speaker levels from your listening position using the remote control.
z When setting the volume levels for each speaker
Let’s assume that you have matched the sound levels of all the speakers using the test tone. Although this lays the foundation for high quality surround sound, it may be necessary to make further adjustments while listening to playback of actual software. This is because most software contains center and rear channels recorded at slightly lower levels than the two front channels.
When you actually play back software recorded in multi channel surround, you will notice that increasing the center and rear speaker levels produces a better blend between the front and center speakers and greater cohesion between the front and rear speakers. Increasing the level of the center speaker about 1 dB, and the rear speakers about 1~2 dB is likely to produce better results.
In other words, in order to create a more cohesive soundstage with balanced dialog, we recommend that you make some adjustments while playing your software. Changes of only 1 dB can make a huge difference in the character of the soundstage.
Before You Use Your
Receiver
Before turning on the receiver
Make sure that you have:
•Selected the appropriate front speakers (see “7 SPEAKERS selector” on page 23). (STR-DE545 and STR-SE501 only)
Checking the connections
After connecting all of your components to the receiver, do the following to verify that the connections were made correctly.
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1Press ?/1 to turn on the receiver.
2Press a function button to select a component (program source) that you connected (e.g., CD player or tape deck).
3Turn on the component and start playing it.
4Rotate MASTER VOLUME to turn up the volume.
If you do not obtain normal sound output after performing this procedure, look for the reason in the checklist on the following page and take the appropriate measures to correct the problem.
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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.
,Check that the SPEAKERS selector is not set to OFF or to a position for front speakers that are not connected to the receiver (see “7SPEAKERS selector” on page 23). (STR-DE545 and STR-SE501 only)
,Check that all speaker cords are connected correctly.
,Press the MUTING button to turn off the indicator.
There’s no sound from a specific component.
,Check that the component is connected correctly to 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.
No sound is heard from one of the front speakers.
,Connect a pair of headphones to the PHONES jack and set the SPEAKERS selector to OFF to verify that sound is output from the headphones (see “7 SPEAKERS selector” and “PHONES jack” on page 23).
If only one channel is output from the headphones, the component may not be connected to the receiver correctly. Check that all the cords are fully inserted into the jacks on both the receiver and the component.
If both channels are output from the headphones, the front speaker may not be connected to the receiver correctly. Check the connection of the front speaker which is not outputting any sound.
If you encounter a problem that is not included above, see “Troubleshooting” on page 45.
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Location of
Parts and Basic
Operations
This chapter provides information about the locations and functions of the buttons and controls on the front panel. It also explains basic operations.
Front Panel Parts
Descriptions
1?/1 switch
Press to turn the receiver on and off.
2Function buttons
Press one of the buttons to select the component you want to use.
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•After selecting VCR, DVD player, or LD player, turn on the TV and set the TV’s video input to match the component you selected.
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45.1CH INPUT button
Press to enjoy the audio source connected to the 5.1CH INPUT jacks with the video from the selected component.
•When the 5.1CH INPUT is selected, the tone, bass booster, and sound field effects do not function.
•To change the video input displayed when 5.1CH INPUT is selected, press SET UP (ws) and then press cursor buttons (w;) repeatedly to select “5.1 V. IN” (see page 44 for details).
8 ohms or higher if you want to select both sets of front speakers.
STR-DE445 only
Press SPEAKERS button to ON.
PHONES jack
Connects headphones.
•To use the headphones, press the SPEAKERS button to OFF to output sound to the headphones.
•When listening to the headphones, set the sound field to 2CH to get the correct soundstage.
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Amplifier Basic
Operations
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of Location
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Amplifier Basic
Operations
Front Panel Parts Description
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8DISPLAY button
Press repeatedly to change the information on the display window as follows:
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*Index name appears only when you have assigned one to the component or preset station (see page 42). Index name does not appear when only blank spaces have been entered, or it is the same as the function button.
**Frequency appears only when the tuner is selected.
9DIMMER button
Press repeatedly to adjust the brightness of the display.
0Use the SOUND FIELD buttons to enjoy surround sound. For details, see “Enjoying Surround Sound” starting from page 27.
A.F.D. button / indicator
Press to set the receiver to automatically detect the type of audio signal being input and perform proper decoding (if necessary).
2CH button / indicator
Press to output sound from only the front (left and right) speakers.
MODE button / indicator
Press to activate the sound field selection mode (page 28).
qa MULTI CHANNEL DECODING indicator
This indicator lights up when the unit is decoding signals recorded in a multi channel format.
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qs Use the CINEMA STUDIO buttons to enjoy the CINEMA STUDIO sound effects.
A/B/C buttons
Press to activate the CINEMA STUDIO A, B or C sound field (page 29).
qd BASS BOOST button
Press to increase the bass of the front speakers. The BASS BOOST indicator lights up when the function is turned on.
qf TONE button
Press to turn the tone effect on or off. The TONE indicator lights up when the tone is turned on. When you adjust the tone using the BASS/TREBLE
parameters (page 35), the settings are stored automatically and can be reproduced whenever you turn on the tone.
z When you want to listen to an analog source without any digital processing
Do the following to bypass the sound field, tone, and bass booster circuits.
1Press 2CH.
2Press BASS BOOST to turn off the BASS BOOST indicator.
3Press TONE to turn off the TONE indicator.
The result will be a sound that is highly faithful to the program source.
qg The following buttons operate the built-in tuner. For details, see “Receiving Broadcasts” starting from page 37.
SHIFT button
Selects a memory page for preset stations.
MEMORY button
Press to memorize a preset station.
qh The following buttons operate the built-in tuner. For details, see “Receiving Broadcasts” starting from page 37.
PRESET TUNING +/– buttons
Scan all preset stations.
TUNING +/– buttons
Scan all the available radio stations.
FM/AM button
Selects the FM or AM band.
FM MODE button
If “STEREO” flashes in the display and the FM stereo reception is poor, press this button. You will not have the stereo effect but the sound is improved.
qj LEVEL button
Press to activate the speaker level parameters (page 34). The indicator on the button lights up and you can adjust the various speaker level parameters (front balance, rear balance, etc.).
Press again to turn off the indicator.
qk SUR button
Press to activate the surround parameters (page 33). The indicator on the button lights up and you can adjust the various surround parameters (effect level, wall type, etc.).
Press again to turn off the indicator.
ql BASS/TREBLE button
Press to adjust the tone (page 35).
w; Cursor buttons (/)
Press to select various speaker level, surround, and bass/treble parameters (etc.).
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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).
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Press to activate the name function and enter names for preset stations and program sources (page 42).
wf ENTER button
Press to enter individual characters for the preset station and program source names.
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Enjoying
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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.
You can take advantage of surround sound simply by selecting one of the receiver’s pre-programed sound modes. They bring the exciting and powerful sound of movie theaters and concert halls into your home. You can also customize the sound modes to obtain the sound you desire by changing the various surround parameters.
The receiver containes a variety of different sound modes. The cinema sound modes are designed for use when playing back movie software (DVD, LD, etc.) encoded with multi channel surround sound or Dolby Pro Logic. In addition to decoding the surround sound, some of these modes also provide sound effects commonly found in movie theaters.
The virtual sound modes contain compelling applications of the Sony Digital Cinema Sound digital signal processing technology. They shift the sound away from the actual speaker locations to simulate the presence of several “virtual” speakers.
The music (etc.) sound modes are designed for use with standard audio sources and TV broadcasts. They add reverberation to the source signal to make you feel as if you were in a concert hall or stadium (etc.). Use these sound modes with two-channel sources like CD and stereo broadcasts of sports programs or musical concerts. For more information about the sound modes, see pages 29 - 30.
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. See “MultiChannel Surround setup” starting on page 16 to set the speaker parameters before enjoying surround sound.
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Brief descriptions of buttons used to
enjoy surround sound
LEVEL button: Press to customize the level parameters.
SUR button: Press to customize the surround parameters in the current sound field.
BASS/TREBLE button: Press to adjust the tone.
Cursor buttons ( / ): Use to select parameters after pressing the LEVEL, SUR, BASS/TREBLE or SET UP buttons.
Jog dial: Use to adjust parameters and select sound fields (etc.).
SOUND FIELD buttons:
A.F.D. button: Press to set the receiver to automatically detect the type of audio signal being input and perform proper decoding (if necessary).
MODE button: Press to activate the sound field selection mode.
2CH button: Press to output sound from only the front (left and right) speakers.
TONE button: Turns the tone effect on or off.
Selecting a Sound Field
You can enjoy surround sound simply by selecting one of the pre-programed sound fields according to the program you want to listen to.
1Press 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.
To turn the sound field off
Press A.F.D. or 2CH (page 24).
z The receiver memorizes the last sound field selected for each program source (Sound Field Link)
Whenever you select a program 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 a different program source, then return to CD, HALL will be applied again. With the tuner, sound fields are memorized separately for AM, FM, and all preset stations.
z You can identify Dolby Surround-encoded software by looking at the packaging
Dolby Digital discs are labeled with the logo, and Dolby Surround encoded programs are labeled with the A logo.
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Sound field information
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Pictures Entertainment “Cary Grant Theater” cinema |
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Reproduces the sound characteristics of the Sony |
This mode is ideal for watching science- |
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Reproduces the sound characteristics of the Sony |
This mode is ideal for watching musicals |
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Selecting a Sound Field
Sound field information
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HALL |
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• The effects provided by the virtual speakers may cause increased noise in the playback signal.
•When listening to sound fields that employ the virtual speakers, you will not be able to hear any sound coming directly from the rear speakers.
Use the buttons on the front panel to operate the following modes
AUTO FORMAT DECODING |
Automatically detects the type of audio signal being |
You can use this mode as a reference. Set |
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input (Dolby Digital, Dolby Pro Logic, or standard two |
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Outputs the sound from the front left and right |
This allows you to play any source using |
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No sound is output from the sub woofer when the 2 CHANNEL mode is selected. To listen to two channel (stereo) sources using the front left and right speakers and a sub woofer, use the AUTO FORMAT DECODING mode.
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