This Manual - Sony STR-DE945 Operating Instructions Manual

About This Manual
TABLE
OF CONTENTS
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 "
Tvue of differences
DE945 DE845
5 audio/video inputs
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4 audio/video inputs 0
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
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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"
Conventions
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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
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The following icon is used in this manual:
0 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 licensefiom Dolby Laboratories
"Dolby", " AC-3 ", "Pro Logic" and the double-D symbol 00 we
trademarks of Dolby Laboratories
Confidential unpublished Works 0 1992-1997 Dolby Laboratories
All rights reserved
**Manufactured under licensefrom 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 0 1996 Digital Theater Systems, Inc AlI
rights reserved
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Hooking Up the Components
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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
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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
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Enjoying Surround Sound il
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Selecting a Sound Field
32
Understanding the Multi-Channel Surround
Displays 36
Customizing Sound Fields 38
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Receiving Broadcasts 43
Direct Tuning 44
Automatic Tuning 45
Preset Tuning 45
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Other O"perations 47
Naming Preset Stations and Program Sources 48
Recording 48
Using the Sleep Timer
49
Adjustments Using the SET UP Button
50
CONTROL Al II Control System
51
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Additional Information 53
Troubleshooting 53
Specifications 55
Glossary 58
Tables of Settings Using SUR, LEVEL, EQ, and SET
UP buttons 59
Index 61
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