Sony STR-SE501 Manual
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CONTENTS
Hooking Up the Components
4
Unpacking 4
Antenna Hookups 5
Audio Component Hookups 6
Video Component Hookups 7
Digital Component Hookups 8
5.1CH Input Hookups 9
Other Hookups 10
Antenna Hookups 5
Audio Component Hookups 6
Video Component Hookups 7
Digital Component Hookups 8
5.1CH Input Hookups 9
Other Hookups 10
Hooking Up and Setting Up the
Speaker System
Speaker System
12
Speaker System Hookup 13
Performing Initial Setup Operations 15
Multi Channel Surround Setup 16
Before You Use Your Receiver 20
Performing Initial Setup Operations 15
Multi Channel Surround Setup 16
Before You Use Your Receiver 20
Location of Parts and Basic
Operations 22
Operations 22
Front Panel Parts Descriptions 22
Enjoying Surround Sound 27
Selecting a Sound Field 28
Understanding the Multi-Channel Surround
Understanding the Multi-Channel Surround
Displays 31
Customizing Sound Fields 33
Receiving Broadcasts 37
Direct Tuning 39
Automatic Tuning 39
Preset Tuning 40
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
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
Specifications 47
Glossary 49
Settings Using SUR, LEVEL, BASS/TREBLE, and
SET UP buttons 50
Remote Button Descriptions (STR-DE445 only) 51
Index 54
Index 54
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 STR-
DE545 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”.
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 STR-
DE545 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”.
Type of differences
Conventions
• The instructions in this manual describe the controls on
• 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.
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:
z
Indicates 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 a are
trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.
“Dolby”, “AC-3”, “Pro Logic” and the double-D symbol a are
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.
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.
Feature
Model
CONTROL A1-II
SPEAKERS FRONT B
S-Video
TV/SAT OPTICAL IN
AC OUTLET
IMPEDANCE
SELECTOR
SELECTOR
DE545
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DE445
SE501
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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:
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”
DEMONSTRATION PLEASE PRESS POWER KEY
WHILE THIS MESSAGE APPEARS IN THE
DISPLAY THANK YOU”
To cancel the demonstration
Press ?
/1 to turn the receiver off while the above message
is being displayed. The next time you turn the receiver on,
the demonstration will not appear.
the demonstration will not appear.
To view the demonstration
Hold down SET UP and press ?
/1 to 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.
“Clearing the receiver's memory” on page 15.
• There will be no sound when the demonstration mode is
activated.