Dimensions Diagram
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... WOOFER SPEAKERS 8 -16 ohms REAR CENTER FRONT 5/8" NOTE: WHERE THERE ARE CLOSE TOLERANCES INVOLVED IN CABINET BUILDING OR APPLICATIONS WHICH REQUIRE A GREAT DEGREE OF PRECISION WE RECOMMEND THAT THE PRODUCT ITSELF BE USED TO MAKE THE ACTUAL MEASUREMENTS. SONY WILL NOT BE RESPONSIBLE FOR INACCURACIES IN THE DESIGN OR MANUFACTURE OF ENCLOSURES . STR-DE445 RM...
... WOOFER SPEAKERS 8 -16 ohms REAR CENTER FRONT 5/8" NOTE: WHERE THERE ARE CLOSE TOLERANCES INVOLVED IN CABINET BUILDING OR APPLICATIONS WHICH REQUIRE A GREAT DEGREE OF PRECISION WE RECOMMEND THAT THE PRODUCT ITSELF BE USED TO MAKE THE ACTUAL MEASUREMENTS. SONY WILL NOT BE RESPONSIBLE FOR INACCURACIES IN THE DESIGN OR MANUFACTURE OF ENCLOSURES . STR-DE445 RM...
Operating Instructions (Receiver)
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... AM ANTENNA Ground wire (not supplied) To ground Important If you have poor FM reception Use a 75-ohm coaxial cable (not supplied) to connect the receiver to an outdoor FM antenna as possible. z If you connect the receiver to an outdoor antenna, ground it as horizontal as shown below. To prevent ... AUX CD R REC OUT IN MD/TAPE R R AUDIO IN AUDIO IN AUDIO OUT AUDIO IN SUB IMPEDANCE TV/SAT DVD/LD VIDEO WOOFER SELECTOR SPEAKERS REAR CENTER B FRONT A R L R L R L R L R L R L AC OUTLET SWITCHED 120W/1A MAX AC 120V 60Hz Terminals for connecting the antennas Connect the ...
... AM ANTENNA Ground wire (not supplied) To ground Important If you have poor FM reception Use a 75-ohm coaxial cable (not supplied) to connect the receiver to an outdoor FM antenna as possible. z If you connect the receiver to an outdoor antenna, ground it as horizontal as shown below. To prevent ... AUX CD R REC OUT IN MD/TAPE R R AUDIO IN AUDIO IN AUDIO OUT AUDIO IN SUB IMPEDANCE TV/SAT DVD/LD VIDEO WOOFER SELECTOR SPEAKERS REAR CENTER B FRONT A R L R L R L R L R L R L AC OUTLET SWITCHED 120W/1A MAX AC 120V 60Hz Terminals for connecting the antennas Connect the ...
Operating Instructions (Receiver)
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...Red (R) Red (R) ç FM 75Ω COAXIAL AM DIGITAL IN TV/SAT DVD/LD MONITOR CTRL A1 I I VIDEO IN VIDEO IN VIDEO OUT VIDEO IN VIDEO OUT ANTENNA L OPTICAL OPTICAL COAXIAL L L CENTER S-VIDEO IN L S-VIDEO OUT L AUDIO OUT FRONT 4Ω 8Ω R SUB FRONT REAR WOOFER 5.1 CH INPUT R R ... IN REC OUT IN AUX CD MD/TAPE R R AUDIO IN AUDIO IN AUDIO OUT AUDIO IN SUB IMPEDANCE TV/SAT DVD/LD VIDEO WOOFER SELECTOR SPEAKERS REAR CENTER B FRONT A R L R L R L R L R L R L AC OUTLET SWITCHED 120W/1A MAX AC 120V 60Hz OUTPUT LINE L R CD player Jacks for connecting ...
...Red (R) Red (R) ç FM 75Ω COAXIAL AM DIGITAL IN TV/SAT DVD/LD MONITOR CTRL A1 I I VIDEO IN VIDEO IN VIDEO OUT VIDEO IN VIDEO OUT ANTENNA L OPTICAL OPTICAL COAXIAL L L CENTER S-VIDEO IN L S-VIDEO OUT L AUDIO OUT FRONT 4Ω 8Ω R SUB FRONT REAR WOOFER 5.1 CH INPUT R R ... IN REC OUT IN AUX CD MD/TAPE R R AUDIO IN AUDIO IN AUDIO OUT AUDIO IN SUB IMPEDANCE TV/SAT DVD/LD VIDEO WOOFER SELECTOR SPEAKERS REAR CENTER B FRONT A R L R L R L R L R L R L AC OUTLET SWITCHED 120W/1A MAX AC 120V 60Hz OUTPUT LINE L R CD player Jacks for connecting ...
Operating Instructions (Receiver)
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...STR-SE501 only) Your monitor must also be connected via an S-video jack. TV monitor Yellow (video) White (L/audio) Red (R/audio) Yellow (video) White (L/audio) Red (R/audio) INPUT VIDEO IN S-VIDEO IN Video cord for connecting a TV monitor (not supplied) Yellow Yellow FM... R R AUDIO IN AUDIO IN AUDIO OUT AUDIO IN SUB IMPEDANCE TV/SAT DVD/LD VIDEO WOOFER SELECTOR SPEAKERS REAR CENTER B FRONT A R L R L R L R L R L R L AC OUTLET SWITCHED... case, do not connect the TV's video output jack to the receiver as shown above. S-video signals are connecting a separate TV tuner ...
...STR-SE501 only) Your monitor must also be connected via an S-video jack. TV monitor Yellow (video) White (L/audio) Red (R/audio) Yellow (video) White (L/audio) Red (R/audio) INPUT VIDEO IN S-VIDEO IN Video cord for connecting a TV monitor (not supplied) Yellow Yellow FM... R R AUDIO IN AUDIO IN AUDIO OUT AUDIO IN SUB IMPEDANCE TV/SAT DVD/LD VIDEO WOOFER SELECTOR SPEAKERS REAR CENTER B FRONT A R L R L R L R L R L R L AC OUTLET SWITCHED... case, do not connect the TV's video output jack to the receiver as shown above. S-video signals are connecting a separate TV tuner ...
Operating Instructions (Receiver)
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...AC-3 RF OUT jack directly to the appropriate jacks on the receiver are required. FM 75Ω COAXIAL AM DIGITAL IN TV/SAT DVD/LD ... MAX AC 120V 60Hz * When making connections as the Sony MOD-RF1 (not supplied). Example of multi channel surround sound, five speakers (two front speakers, two rear speakers, and a center speaker) and a sub woofer are compatible with your home. TUNING...coaxial jack. ** STR-DE545 and STR-SE501 only. VIDEO OUT LD player AC-3 RF OUT RF demodulator DDIIGGIITTAALL DDVVDD//LLDD IINN ((CCOOAAXXIIAALL)) ?/1 or ((OOPPTTIICCAALL)) SPEAKERS R ON r...
...AC-3 RF OUT jack directly to the appropriate jacks on the receiver are required. FM 75Ω COAXIAL AM DIGITAL IN TV/SAT DVD/LD ... MAX AC 120V 60Hz * When making connections as the Sony MOD-RF1 (not supplied). Example of multi channel surround sound, five speakers (two front speakers, two rear speakers, and a center speaker) and a sub woofer are compatible with your home. TUNING...coaxial jack. ** STR-DE545 and STR-SE501 only. VIDEO OUT LD player AC-3 RF OUT RF demodulator DDIIGGIITTAALL DDVVDD//LLDD IINN ((CCOOAAXXIIAALL)) ?/1 or ((OOPPTTIICCAALL)) SPEAKERS R ON r...
Operating Instructions (Receiver)
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...BASS/ TREBLE i + SET UP NAME ENTER BASS BOOST TONE MASTER VOLUME PRESET - TUNING + MEMORY FM/AM FM MODE MUTING BASS BOOST TONE SPEAKERS REAR/CENTER SUB WOOFER Note See page 13 for details on speaker system hookup. FM 75Ω COAXIAL AM DIGITAL IN TV/SAT DVD/LD MONITOR CTRL A1 I I - To fully ... INPUT jacks VIDEO OUT DVD player 5.1 CH INPUT DVD/LD IN VIDEO etc. Hooking Up the Components 5.1CH Input Hookups Although this receiver incorporates a multi channel decoder, it is equipped with 5.1CH OUTPUT jacks, you can be used to connect an external multi channel decoder.
...BASS/ TREBLE i + SET UP NAME ENTER BASS BOOST TONE MASTER VOLUME PRESET - TUNING + MEMORY FM/AM FM MODE MUTING BASS BOOST TONE SPEAKERS REAR/CENTER SUB WOOFER Note See page 13 for details on speaker system hookup. FM 75Ω COAXIAL AM DIGITAL IN TV/SAT DVD/LD MONITOR CTRL A1 I I - To fully ... INPUT jacks VIDEO OUT DVD player 5.1 CH INPUT DVD/LD IN VIDEO etc. Hooking Up the Components 5.1CH Input Hookups Although this receiver incorporates a multi channel decoder, it is equipped with 5.1CH OUTPUT jacks, you can be used to connect an external multi channel decoder.
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... }] } Active sub woofer Rear speaker (R) Rear speaker (L) ] } Center speaker Terminals for connecting the speakers Connect the To the Front speakers (8 or 4** ohm) SPEAKERS FRONT A terminals *Additional pair of front speakers (8 or 4** ohm) SPEAKERS FRONT B terminals Rear speakers (8 ohm) SPEAKERS REAR terminals Center speaker (8 ohm) SPEAKERS CENTER terminals Active sub woofer SUB WOOFER AUDIO OUT jack * STR-DE545 and STR-SE501 only. ** See "Speaker impedance" on the components: + to the receiver.
... }] } Active sub woofer Rear speaker (R) Rear speaker (L) ] } Center speaker Terminals for connecting the speakers Connect the To the Front speakers (8 or 4** ohm) SPEAKERS FRONT A terminals *Additional pair of front speakers (8 or 4** ohm) SPEAKERS FRONT B terminals Rear speakers (8 ohm) SPEAKERS REAR terminals Center speaker (8 ohm) SPEAKERS CENTER terminals Active sub woofer SUB WOOFER AUDIO OUT jack * STR-DE545 and STR-SE501 only. ** See "Speaker impedance" on the components: + to the receiver.
Operating Instructions (Receiver)
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... speaker size and the sub woofer selection as follows: Speakers Front Center Rear Woofer Settings Small Small Small Yes You cannot change the speaker system, choose NORM. However, if you choose MICRO SP. If you choose NORM. x Front speaker size ( L R ) Initial setting : LARGE (STR-DE545/DE445) SMALL (STR-... large speakers that follow. When placing rear speakers to your room (etc.). If you change the configuration if you choose MICRO SP, the speaker size and the sub woofer selection has been configurated as mentioned below. SP to the side, depending on the receiver. 2...
... speaker size and the sub woofer selection as follows: Speakers Front Center Rear Woofer Settings Small Small Small Yes You cannot change the speaker system, choose NORM. However, if you choose MICRO SP. If you choose NORM. x Front speaker size ( L R ) Initial setting : LARGE (STR-DE545/DE445) SMALL (STR-... large speakers that follow. When placing rear speakers to your room (etc.). If you change the configuration if you choose MICRO SP, the speaker size and the sub woofer selection has been configurated as mentioned below. SP to the side, depending on the receiver. 2...
Operating Instructions (Receiver)
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... front speakers.*2 p Rear speaker size ( LS RS ) Initial setting : LARGE (STR-DE545/DE445) SMALL (STR-SE501) • If you connect large speakers that speaker. Therefore, even when using multi channel surround sound, select "SMALL" to activate the bass redirection circuitry and output the rear channel ...LARGE". If the overall sound level is distorted, or 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 proper...
... front speakers.*2 p Rear speaker size ( LS RS ) Initial setting : LARGE (STR-DE545/DE445) SMALL (STR-SE501) • If you connect large speakers that speaker. Therefore, even when using multi channel surround sound, select "SMALL" to activate the bass redirection circuitry and output the rear channel ...LARGE". If the overall sound level is distorted, or 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 proper...
Operating Instructions (Receiver)
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...and that best succeeds in the "VIRTUAL" sound fields. This setting only affects the surround modes in a setting contrary to the "Rear speaker position" explanation, we recommend setting the sub woofer's cut off frequency as high as possible. Multi Channel Surround Setup Hooking Up ...and Setting Up the Speaker System x Rear speaker height (REAR HGT.)* Initial setting : LOW This parameter lets you play back multi channel surround encoded software and listen to the effect ...
...and that best succeeds in the "VIRTUAL" sound fields. This setting only affects the surround modes in a setting contrary to the "Rear speaker position" explanation, we recommend setting the sub woofer's cut off frequency as high as possible. Multi Channel Surround Setup Hooking Up ...and Setting Up the Speaker System x Rear speaker height (REAR HGT.)* Initial setting : LOW This parameter lets you play back multi channel surround encoded software and listen to the effect ...
Operating Instructions (Receiver)
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... at the same time Rotate MASTER VOLUME on the remote. 19 Hooking Up and Setting Up the Speaker System z About speaker distances This receiver allows you are too close, setting the rear speaker distance closer (shorter) than the actual speaker position will create a fairly realistic sensation of being "inside" the screen. However, it a try! Likewise, the...
... at the same time Rotate MASTER VOLUME on the remote. 19 Hooking Up and Setting Up the Speaker System z About speaker distances This receiver allows you are too close, setting the rear speaker distance closer (shorter) than the actual speaker position will create a fairly realistic sensation of being "inside" the screen. However, it a try! Likewise, the...
Operating Instructions (Receiver)
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...speakers (see "7 SPEAKERS selector" on the receiver. 2 Press a function button to select a component (program source) that you will notice that all speaker cords are connected correctly. , Press the MUTING button to turn on page 23). (STR-DE545 and STR-SE501 only) , Check 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. TUNING + MEMORY FM/AM FM MODE BASS MUTING BOOST...
...speakers (see "7 SPEAKERS selector" on the receiver. 2 Press a function button to select a component (program source) that you will notice that all speaker cords are connected correctly. , Press the MUTING button to turn on page 23). (STR-DE545 and STR-SE501 only) , Check 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. TUNING + MEMORY FM/AM FM MODE BASS MUTING BOOST...
Operating Instructions (Receiver)
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... the type of the following indications. When you select You can then make various settings using a sub woofer. (page 16) Speaker Distance Specify the front, center, and rear speaker distances. (page 18) 5.1CH video input Specify the video input to be used with the audio signals from the 5.1CH INPUT... Parts Description ws SET UP button Press to activate the setup mode, then use the cursor buttons (w;) to select any of speakers. (page 16) Speaker setup Specify the front, center, rear speaker sizes, the rear speaker position, and whether or not you are using the jog dial (wa).
... the type of the following indications. When you select You can then make various settings using a sub woofer. (page 16) Speaker Distance Specify the front, center, and rear speaker distances. (page 18) 5.1CH video input Specify the video input to be used with the audio signals from the 5.1CH INPUT... Parts Description ws SET UP button Press to activate the setup mode, then use the cursor buttons (w;) to select any of speakers. (page 16) Speaker setup Specify the front, center, rear speaker sizes, the rear speaker position, and whether or not you are using the jog dial (wa).
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... is ideal for watching most type of the Sony Pictures Entertainment "Cary Grant Theater" cinema production studio. This mode is ideal for watching sciencefiction or action movies with Dolby Pro Logic to create virtual rear speakers from a single pair of the front speakers without using actual rear speakers. Reproduces the sound characteristics of movie. Notes This...
... is ideal for watching most type of the Sony Pictures Entertainment "Cary Grant Theater" cinema production studio. This mode is ideal for watching sciencefiction or action movies with Dolby Pro Logic to create virtual rear speakers from a single pair of the front speakers without using actual rear speakers. Reproduces the sound characteristics of movie. Notes This...
Operating Instructions (Receiver)
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...stereo) and performs the proper decoding if necessary. Obtains maximum audio impact from the sub woofer when the 2 CHANNEL mode is selected. This mode presents the sound as it was recorded/encoded, without adding any effects. 2 CHANNEL (Press the 2CH button) Outputs the sound from the rear speakers.... Set the tone to OFF while using the front left and right speakers. To listen to hear the source sound exactly as a reference. Use the buttons on the front ...
...stereo) and performs the proper decoding if necessary. Obtains maximum audio impact from the sub woofer when the 2 CHANNEL mode is selected. This mode presents the sound as it was recorded/encoded, without adding any effects. 2 CHANNEL (Press the 2CH button) Outputs the sound from the rear speakers.... Set the tone to OFF while using the front left and right speakers. To listen to hear the source sound exactly as a reference. Use the buttons on the front ...
Operating Instructions (Receiver)
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...receiver to tune in order to ANALOG (see 3 on page 23). 7 D. or NORMAL SURROUND sound fields are set to "NO", or the SPEAKER button is set to output the center and surround channel signals.** ** However, this indicator does not light if the center and rear speakers... PRO LOGIC LCR L F E LS S RS OPT COAX adts D.RANGE TA NEWS INFO MONO STEREO MEMORY 9 q; 1 ; L: Front Left R: Front Right C: Center (monaural) LS: Left Surround RS: Right Surround S: Surround (monaural or the rear components obtained by Pro Logic processing) The boxes around the letters light up when the disc being...
...receiver to tune in order to ANALOG (see 3 on page 23). 7 D. or NORMAL SURROUND sound fields are set to "NO", or the SPEAKER button is set to output the center and surround channel signals.** ** However, this indicator does not light if the center and rear speakers... PRO LOGIC LCR L F E LS S RS OPT COAX adts D.RANGE TA NEWS INFO MONO STEREO MEMORY 9 q; 1 ; L: Front Left R: Front Right C: Center (monaural) LS: Left Surround RS: Right Surround S: Surround (monaural or the rear components obtained by Pro Logic processing) The boxes around the letters light up when the disc being...
Operating Instructions (Receiver)
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...receiver downmixes the source sound (based on the source sound. SEMI-M.) • When using AUTO FORMAT DECODING mode. STUDIO A, B, C, V. Although the table below shows almost all of the configurations available from the rear speakers, but output channel indicators for the rear speakers... PRO LOGIC S PRO LOGIC S L R L R L R L R * Signals with Dolby surround encoded flag OFF ** Signals with 2/0* or STEREO PCM format signals. (C. The following movie sound modes with Dolby surround encoded flag ON *** The sampling rate is output from multi channel surround signals, ...
...receiver downmixes the source sound (based on the source sound. SEMI-M.) • When using AUTO FORMAT DECODING mode. STUDIO A, B, C, V. Although the table below shows almost all of the configurations available from the rear speakers, but output channel indicators for the rear speakers... PRO LOGIC S PRO LOGIC S L R L R L R L R * Signals with Dolby surround encoded flag OFF ** Signals with 2/0* or STEREO PCM format signals. (C. The following movie sound modes with Dolby surround encoded flag ON *** The sampling rate is output from multi channel surround signals, ...
Operating Instructions (Receiver)
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See "Adjusting the speaker volume" (page 19). *Rear level (REAR) Initial setting : 0 dB Lets you adjust level of the rear (left and right) speakers. • The level can be adjusted in the speaker setup (page 16). However, the low frequency sounds of the front, center, or rear speakers are output from -10 dB to ...the overall mix. 34 LFE (Low Frequency Effect) mix level (LFE ; However, the low frequency sounds of the front, center, or rear speakers are distributed to the other audio channels in 1 dB steps from the sub woofer. z About the level differences in this menu are ...
See "Adjusting the speaker volume" (page 19). *Rear level (REAR) Initial setting : 0 dB Lets you adjust level of the rear (left and right) speakers. • The level can be adjusted in the speaker setup (page 16). However, the low frequency sounds of the front, center, or rear speakers are output from -10 dB to ...the overall mix. 34 LFE (Low Frequency Effect) mix level (LFE ; However, the low frequency sounds of the front, center, or rear speakers are distributed to the other audio channels in 1 dB steps from the sub woofer. z About the level differences in this menu are ...
Operating Instructions (Receiver)
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...necessary. , The signal strength of front speakers (STR-DE545 and STR-SE501 only). Use direct tuning. , Make sure you set the tuning interval correctly (when tuning in the display. Nothing appears on the display. , When the display turns off immediately after the receiver is turned on (press SOUND FIELD ...- No picture or an unclear picture appears on the TV screen or monitor. , Select the appropriate function on the receiver. , Set your TV away from the rear speakers. , Make sure the sound field function is on , press DIMMER to 48 kHz. Preset the stations (see pages 39 ...
...necessary. , The signal strength of front speakers (STR-DE545 and STR-SE501 only). Use direct tuning. , Make sure you set the tuning interval correctly (when tuning in the display. Nothing appears on the display. , When the display turns off immediately after the receiver is turned on (press SOUND FIELD ...- No picture or an unclear picture appears on the TV screen or monitor. , Select the appropriate function on the receiver. , Set your TV away from the rear speakers. , Make sure the sound field function is on , press DIMMER to 48 kHz. Preset the stations (see pages 39 ...
Operating Instructions (Receiver)
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...Sony. Surround sound combines these three sound elements are recorded separately to -right panning more naturally and localizes sounds more advanced than Dolby Pro Logic Surround. Unlike previous surround sound fields mainly directed at the reproduction of music, Digital Cinema Sound is more precisely. The rear speakers... sound. The acoustics of the surrounding space affect the way these sound elements in this format, the rear speakers output stereo sound with the former Dolby Surround system, Dolby Pro Logic Surround reproduces left-to realize superior channel separation.
...Sony. Surround sound combines these three sound elements are recorded separately to -right panning more naturally and localizes sounds more advanced than Dolby Pro Logic Surround. Unlike previous surround sound fields mainly directed at the reproduction of music, Digital Cinema Sound is more precisely. The rear speakers... sound. The acoustics of the surrounding space affect the way these sound elements in this format, the rear speakers output stereo sound with the former Dolby Surround system, Dolby Pro Logic Surround reproduces left-to realize superior channel separation.