Sony STR-DE845
3
About This Manual
The instructions in this manual are for models
STR-DE945 and STR-DE845. Check your model number
by looking at the upper right corner of the front panel. In
this manual, the STR-DE945 is used for illustration
purposes unless stated otherwise. Any difference in
operation is clearly indicated in the text, for example,
“STR-DE945 only.”
STR-DE945 and STR-DE845. Check your model number
by looking at the upper right corner of the front panel. In
this manual, the STR-DE945 is used for illustration
purposes unless stated otherwise. Any difference in
operation is clearly indicated in the text, for example,
“STR-DE945 only.”
Type of differences
Model
DE945
DE845
Feature
5 audio/video inputs
z
4 audio/video inputs
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CONTENTS
Hooking Up the Components
4
Unpacking 4
Antenna Hookups 5
Audio Component Hookups 6
Video Component Hookups 8
Digital Component Hookups 9
5.1CH Input Hookups 11
Other Hookups 12
Antenna Hookups 5
Audio Component Hookups 6
Video Component Hookups 8
Digital Component Hookups 9
5.1CH Input Hookups 11
Other Hookups 12
Hooking Up and Setting Up the
Speaker System
Speaker System
15
Speaker System Hookup 16
Performing Initial Setup Operations 18
Multi Channel Surround Setup 19
Before You Use Your Receiver 23
Performing Initial Setup Operations 18
Multi Channel Surround Setup 19
Before You Use Your Receiver 23
Location of Parts and Basic
Operations
Operations
26
Front Panel Parts Description 26
Enjoying Surround Sound
31
Selecting a Sound Field 32
Understanding the Multi-Channel Surround
Understanding the Multi-Channel Surround
Displays 36
Customizing Sound Fields 38
Receiving Broadcasts
43
Direct Tuning 44
Automatic Tuning 45
Preset Tuning 45
Automatic Tuning 45
Preset Tuning 45
Other Operations
47
Naming Preset Stations and Program Sources 48
Recording 48
Using the Sleep Timer 49
Adjustments Using the SET UP Button 50
CONTROL A1 Control System 51
Recording 48
Using the Sleep Timer 49
Adjustments Using the SET UP Button 50
CONTROL A1 Control System 51
Additional Information
53
Troubleshooting 53
Specifications 55
Glossary 58
Tables of Settings Using SUR, LEVEL, EQ, and SET
Specifications 55
Glossary 58
Tables of Settings Using SUR, LEVEL, EQ, and SET
UP buttons 59
Index 61
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 your
remote, 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 your
remote, 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 ; are
trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.
Confidential unpublished Works. © 1992-1997 Dolby Laboratories.
All rights reserved.
“Dolby”, “AC-3”, “Pro Logic” and the double-D symbol ; are
trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.
Confidential unpublished Works. © 1992-1997 Dolby Laboratories.
All rights reserved.
**
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.
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8
Ω
B
A
L
R
L
+
–
IMPEDANCE USE 4 – 16
Ω
8 – 16
Ω
SPEAKERS
IMPEDANCE SELECTOR
FRONT
REAR
FRONT
CENTER
+
–
+
–
R
L
R
L
AC OUTLET
SUB WOOFER
AUDIO
OUT
About area codes
The area code of the player you purchased is shown on the
lower portion of the rear panel (see the illustration below).
lower portion of the rear panel (see the illustration below).
Area code
Any differences in operation, according to the area code, are
clearly indicated in the text, for example, “Models of area
code AA only”.
clearly indicated in the text, for example, “Models of area
code AA only”.