Table Of Contents - Sony STR-DE845 Operating Instructions Manual

About This Manual
TABLE OF CONTENTS
The instructions in this manual are for models
STR-DE945 and STR-DE845. Check w)ur model number
by looking at tile upper right corner of the front panel, in
this manual, the STR-DE943 is used for illustration
purposes unless stated otherwise. Any difference in
operation is clearly indicated in the text, tor example,
"STR-DEg45 only."
Type of differences
F_ DE945 DE845
5 audio/video inputs •
4 audio/video inputs •
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).
4-XXX-XXX-XX AA
_r _
Area code
Any differences in operation, according to the area code, are
clearly indicated in the text, for examp e, "Models of area
code AA only".
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 receiven For details on the use of your
remote, refer to the separate operating instnlctions
supplied with the remote.
• The following icon is used in this manual:
-_'i-Indicates hints and tips for making the task easien
This receiver incorporates Dolby* Digital and Pro Logic
Surround and the DTS** Digital Surround System.
* Mamlfactured under license from Dolby Laboratories.
"Dolby', "AC-3", "Pro Logic" and the doubh,-D symbol [313are
trademarks o] Dolby Laboratories.
Confidential unpublished Works © I992-1997 Dolby Laboratories.
All rights reselved.
**Manufactured under license hvnl Digital Theater Systems, Inc. US
Pat. No. 5,451,¢_42 and other worldwide t_Ttents issued and pending.
"DTS" and "DTS Digital Surrou,d'" are trademarks of Digital
Theater Systems, Inc. © I996 Digital Theater Systenls, hie, All
rights rL_elvcd.
Hooking Up the Components
Unpacking 4
Antenna Hookups 5
Audio Component Hookups 6
Video Component Hookups 8
DigitalComponent Hookups 9
5.1CH Input Hookups 11
Other Hookups 12
4
Hooking Up and Setting Up the
Speaker System 15
Speaker System Hookup 16
Performing Initial Setup Operations 18
Multi Channel Surround Setup 19
Before You Use Your Receiver 23
Location of Parts and Basic
Operations 26
Front Panel Parts Description 26
Enjoying Surround Sound 31
Selecting a Sound Field 32
Understanding the Multi-Channel Surround
Displays 36
Customizing Sound Fields 38
Receiving Broadcasts
Direct Tuning 44
Automatic Tuning 45
Preset Tuning 45
43
Other Operations 47
Naming Preset Stations and Program Sources
Recording 48
Using the Sleep Timer 49
Adjustments Using the SET UP Button 50
CONTROLAIII Control System 51
48
Additional Information 53
Troubleshooting 53
Specifications 55
Glossary 58
Tables of Settings Using SUR, LEVEL, EQ, and SET
UP buttons 59
Index 61 3