Notice SONY STR-DE445

« 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.3GB 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”. Type of differences 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 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. TABLE OF CONTENTS Hooking Up the Components4 Unpacking4 Antenna Hookups5 Audio Component Hookups6 Video Component Hookups7 Digital Component Hookups8 5.1CH Input Hookups9 Other Hookups10 Hooking Up and Setting Up the Speaker System12 Speaker System Hookup13 Performing Initial Setup Operations15 Multi Channel Surround Setup16 Before You Use Your Receiver20 Location of Parts and Basic Operations22 Front Panel Parts Descriptions22 Enjoying Surround Sound27 Selecting a Sound Field28 Understanding the Multi-Channel Surround Displays31 Customizing Sound Fields33 Receiving Broadcasts37 Storing FM Stations Automatically39 Direct Tuning39 Automatic Tuning40 Preset Tuning40 Using the Radio Data System (RDS)41 Other Operations44 Naming Preset Stations and Program Sources45 Recording45 Using the Sleep Timer46 Adjustment Using the SET UP Button47 Additional Information48 Troubleshooting48 Specifications50 Gloss... »