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FM Stereo
FM-AM Receiver
Operating Instructions

STR-DE545
STR-DE445
STR-SE501
 2000 Sony Corporation

WARNING
To prevent fire or shock
hazard, do not expose the
unit to rain or moisture.

This symbol is intended to alert the user to
the presence of uninsulated “dangerous
voltage” within the product’s enclosure
that may be of sufficient magnitude to
constitute a risk of electric shock to
persons.

This symbol is intended to alert the user to
the presence of important operating and
maintenance (servicing) instructions in the
literature accompanying the appliance.

INFORMATION
This equipment has been tested and found
to comply with the limits for a Class B
digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the
FCC Rules.
These limits are designed to provide
reasonable protection against harmful
interference in a residential installation.
This equipment generates, uses, and can
radiate radio frequency energy and, if not
installed and used in accordance with the
instructions, may cause harmful
interference to radio communications.
However, there is no guarantee that
interference will not occur in a particular
installation. If this equipment does cause
harmful interference to radio or television
reception, which can be determined by
turning the equipment off and on, the user
is encouraged to try to correct the
interference by one or more of the
following measures:
– Reorient or relocate the receiving
antenna.
– Increase the separation between the
equipment and receiver.
– Connect the equipment into an outlet on
a circuit different from that to which the
receiver is connected.
– Consult the dealer or an experienced
radio/TV technician for help.

Precautions
CAUTION

On safety

You are cautioned that any changes or
modification not expressly approved in
this manual could void your authority to
operate this equipment.

Should any solid object or liquid fall into
the cabinet, unplug the receiver and have it
checked by qualified personnel before
operating it any further.

Note to CATV system installer:

On power sources

This reminder is provided to call CATV
system installer’s attention to Article 82040 of the NEC that provides guidelines for
proper grounding and, in particular,
specifies that the cable ground shall be
connected to the grounding system of the
building, as close to the point of cable
entry as practical.

• Before operating the receiver, check that
the operating voltage is identical with
your local power supply. The operating
voltage is indicated on the nameplate at
the rear of the receiver.
• The unit is not disconnected from the AC
power source (mains) as long as it is
connected to the wall outlet, even if the
unit 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.
• One blade of the plug is wider than the
other for the purpose of safety and will
fit into the wall outlet only one way. If
you are unable to insert the plug fully
into the outlet, contact your dealer.
• AC power cord must be changed only at
the qualified service shop.

ENERGY STAR® is a U.S.
registered mark.
As an ENERGY STAR® partner,
Sony Corporation has
determined that this product
meets the ENERGY STAR®
guidelines for energy
efficiency.

Owner’s Record
The model and serial numbers are located
on the rear of the unit. Record the serial
number in the space provided below.
Refer to them whenever you call upon
your Sony dealer regarding this product.
Model No. STR-DE545/DE445/SE501
Serial No.

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.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

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 STRDE545 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

Model
Feature

DE545

CONTROL A1-II
SPEAKERS FRONT B
S-Video
TV/SAT OPTICAL IN
AC OUTLET
IMPEDANCE
SELECTOR

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DE445

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

SE501

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•

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:
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.
**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.

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:
“NOW DEMONSTRATION MODE IF YOU FINISH
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.

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.
• There will be no sound when the demonstration mode is
activated.

Hooking Up and Setting Up the
Speaker System 12
Speaker System Hookup 13
Performing Initial Setup Operations
Multi Channel Surround Setup 16
Before You Use Your Receiver 20

Location of Parts and Basic
Operations 22
Front Panel Parts Descriptions 22

Enjoying Surround Sound 27
Selecting a Sound Field 28
Understanding the Multi-Channel Surround
Displays 31
Customizing Sound Fields 33

Receiving Broadcasts 37
Direct Tuning 39
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

Additional Information 45
Troubleshooting 45
Specifications 47
Glossary 49
Settings Using SUR, LEVEL, BASS/TREBLE, and
SET UP buttons 50
Remote Button Descriptions (STR-DE445 only) 51
Index 54

Hooking Up
the
Components
This chapter describes how to connect
various audio and video components
to the receiver. Be sure to read the
sections for the components you have
before you actually connect them to
the receiver.

Unpacking
Check that you received the following items with the
receiver:
• FM wire antenna (1)
• AM loop antenna (1)
• R6 (size-AA) batteries (2)
• STR-DE545 and STR-SE501 only
• Remote Commander RM-PP404 (remote) (1)
• Operating instructions of the remote (1)
• Operating instructions of CONTROL A1 II (1)
• STR-DE445 only
• Remote Commander RM-U304 (remote) (1)

Inserting batteries into the remote
Insert R6 (size-AA) batteries with the + and – properly
oriented in the battery compartment. When using the
remote, point it at the remote sensor g on the receiver.

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For details, refer to the operating instructions supplied
with your remote (STR-DE545 and STR-SE501 only).

z When to replace batteries
Under normal conditions, the batteries should last for about 6
months. When the remote no longer operates the receiver, replace
all batteries with new ones.

Notes
• Do not leave the remote in an extremely hot or humid place.
• Do not use a new battery with an old one.
• Do not expose the remote sensor to direct sunlight or lighting
apparatuses. Doing so may cause a malfunction.
• If you don’t use the remote for an extended period of time,
remove the batteries to avoid possible damage from battery
leakage and corrosion.

Before you get started
• Turn off the power to all components before making
any connections.
• Do not connect the AC power cords until all of the
connections are completed.
• Be sure to make connections firmly to avoid hum and
noise.
• When connecting an audio/video cord, be sure to
match the color-coded pins to the appropriate jacks on
the components: yellow (video) to yellow; white (left,
audio) to white; and red (right, audio) to red.

Antenna Hookups

Hooking Up the Components

AM loop antenna
(supplied)
FM wire antenna
(supplied)

FM
75Ω
COAXIAL

MONITOR CTRL
A1 I I
DIGITAL IN
TV/SAT

VIDEO IN

DVD/LD

VIDEO IN

VIDEO OUT VIDEO IN

VIDEO OUT

SPEAKERS
REAR
R

ANTENNA

OPTICAL

S-VIDEO
IN

COAXIAL

R
REAR

SUB
WOOFER

5.1 CH INPUT

AUX

AUDIO IN

REC OUT

MD/TAPE

AUDIO IN

AC OUTLET

L
AUDIO
OUT

AUDIO IN

B FRONT A
R

S-VIDEO
OUT

CENTER

FRONT

CENTER
L

AUDIO IN

TV/SAT DVD/LD

8Ω

AUDIO OUT AUDIO IN

VIDEO

SWITCHED 120W/1A MAX

FRONT
4Ω

AC 120V 60Hz

SUB IMPEDANCE
WOOFER SELECTOR

Terminals for connecting the antennas
Connect the

To the

AM loop antenna

AM terminals

FM wire antenna

FM 75Ω COAXIAL terminal

Notes on antenna hookups
• To prevent noise pickup, keep the AM loop antenna
away from the receiver and other components.
• Be sure to fully extend the FM wire antenna.
• After connecting the FM wire antenna, keep it as
horizontal as possible.

z If you have poor FM reception
Use a 75-ohm coaxial cable (not supplied) to connect the receiver
to an outdoor FM antenna as shown below.
Outdoor FM antenna
Receiver
FM
75Ω
COAXIAL

ANTENNA

Ground wire
(not supplied)
To ground

Important
If you connect the receiver to an outdoor antenna, ground
it against lightning. To prevent a gas explosion, do not
connect the ground wire to a gas pipe.

Audio Component Hookups
Required cords
Hooking Up the Components

Audio cords (not supplied)
MD/TAPE deck

When connecting a cord, be sure to match the color-coded pins to
the appropriate jacks on the components.

INPUT OUTPUT
LINE

LINE
L

White (L)

Red (R)

OUT

FM
75Ω
COAXIAL

MONITOR CTRL
A1 I I
DIGITAL IN
TV/SAT

VIDEO IN

DVD/LD

VIDEO IN

VIDEO OUT VIDEO IN

VIDEO OUT

SPEAKERS
REAR
R

ANTENNA

OPTICAL

S-VIDEO
IN

COAXIAL

R
REAR

SUB
WOOFER

5.1 CH INPUT

AUX

AUDIO IN

REC OUT

MD/TAPE

AUDIO IN

AC OUTLET

AUDIO IN

TV/SAT DVD/LD

VIDEO

CD player

Jacks for connecting audio components
To the

CD player

CD jacks

MD deck or Tape deck

MD/TAPE jacks

8Ω

SUB IMPEDANCE
WOOFER SELECTOR

LINE

Connect a

SWITCHED 120W/1A MAX

FRONT
4Ω

AUDIO OUT AUDIO IN

OUTPUT

L
AUDIO
OUT

AUDIO IN

B FRONT A
R

S-VIDEO
OUT

CENTER

FRONT

CENTER
L

AC 120V 60Hz

Video Component Hookups
Required cords
When connecting a cord, be sure to match the color-coded pins to
the appropriate jacks on the components.

TV or satellite tuner

DVD or LD player
OUTPUT

OUTPUT
AUDIO OUT
R
L

AUDIO OUT
R
L

VIDEO
OUT

TV monitor

S-VIDEO

INPUT

S-VIDEO

OUT

VIDEO
IN

Yellow (video)

White (L/audio)

Red (R/audio)

Video cord for connecting a TV monitor (not supplied)
Yellow

Yellow

FM
75Ω
COAXIAL

MONITOR CTRL
A1 I I
DIGITAL IN
TV/SAT

VIDEO IN

DVD/LD

VIDEO IN

VIDEO OUT VIDEO IN

VIDEO OUT

SPEAKERS
REAR
R

ANTENNA

OPTICAL

S-VIDEO
IN

COAXIAL

R
REAR

SUB
WOOFER

AUDIO IN

REC OUT

MD/TAPE

AUDIO IN

AC OUTLET

AUDIO IN

8Ω

AUDIO OUT AUDIO IN

TV/SAT DVD/LD

SWITCHED 120W/1A MAX

FRONT
4Ω

VIDEO

AC 120V 60Hz

SUB IMPEDANCE
WOOFER SELECTOR

AUX

L
AUDIO
OUT

5.1 CH INPUT

B FRONT A
R

S-VIDEO
OUT

CENTER

FRONT

CENTER
L

OUT

INPUT OUTPUT
VIDEO
IN

VIDEO
OUT

AUDIO
IN

AUDIO
OUT
L

VCR

Jacks for connecting video components
Connect a

To the

TV or satellite tuner

TV/SAT jacks

VCR

VIDEO jacks

DVD or LD player

DVD/LD jacks

TV monitor

MONITOR VIDEO OUT jack

Note on video component hookups
You can connect your TV’s audio output jacks to the TV/
SAT AUDIO IN jacks on the receiver and apply sound
effects to the audio from the TV. In this case, do not
connect the TV’s video output jack to the TV/SAT VIDEO
IN jack on the receiver. If you are connecting a separate
TV tuner (or satellite tuner), connect both the audio and
video output jacks to the receiver as shown above.

z When using the S-video jacks instead of the video jacks
(STR-DE545 and STR-SE501 only)
Your monitor must also be connected via an S-video jack. S-video
signals are on a separate bus from the video signals and will not
be output through the video jacks.

Hooking Up the Components

Audio/video cords (not supplied)

Digital Component Hookups
Hooking Up the Components

Connect the digital output jacks of your DVD player and
satellite tuner (etc.) to the receiver’s digital input jacks to
bring the multi channel surround sound of a movie
theater into your home. To enjoy full effect of multi
channel surround sound, five speakers (two front
speakers, two rear speakers, and a center speaker) and a
sub woofer are required. You can also connect an LD
player with an RF OUT jack via an RF demodulator, such
as the Sony MOD-RF1 (not supplied).
TV or Satellite
tuner

Required cords
Optical digital cords (not supplied)
Black

Coaxial digital cord (not supplied)
Yellow

OUTPUT

VIDEO
OUT

AUDIO
OUT

OUTPUT

DIGITAL
OPTICAL

OUTPUT

DIGITAL
OPTICAL

DIGITAL
COAXIAL

Yellow

Audio/video cords (not supplied)
When connecting a cord, be sure to match the color-coded pins to
the appropriate jacks on the components.

DVD player (etc.)*

OUTPUT

Black

Yellow (video)

White (L/audio)

Red (R/audio)

Note
The optical and coaxial digital input jacks on the receiver are
compatible with sampling frequencies of 32 kHz, 44.1 kHz, and
48kHz.

FM
75Ω
COAXIAL

MONITOR CTRL
A1 I I
DIGITAL IN
TV/SAT

VIDEO IN

DVD/LD

VIDEO IN

VIDEO OUT VIDEO IN

VIDEO OUT

SPEAKERS
REAR
R

ANTENNA

OPTICAL

S-VIDEO
IN

COAXIAL

R
REAR

SUB
WOOFER

5.1 CH INPUT

AUX

AUDIO IN

REC OUT

MD/TAPE

AUDIO IN

AC OUTLET

L
AUDIO
OUT

AUDIO IN

B FRONT A
R

S-VIDEO
OUT

CENTER

FRONT

CENTER
L

AUDIO IN

TV/SAT DVD/LD

8Ω

AUDIO OUT AUDIO IN

VIDEO

SWITCHED 120W/1A MAX

FRONT
4Ω

AC 120V 60Hz

SUB IMPEDANCE
WOOFER SELECTOR

When making digital audio connections to a DVD player, connect to either the coaxial OR optical digital jacks, and not
both. It is recommended to make digital audio connections to the coaxial jack.
** STR-DE545 and STR-SE501 only.

Example of LD player connected via an RF demodulator
Please note that you cannot connect an LD player’s AC-3 RF OUT jack directly to the receiver’s digital input jacks. You
must first convert the RF signal to either an optical or coaxial digital signal. Connect the LD player to the RF demodulator,
then connect the RF demodulator’s optical or coaxial digital output to the receiver’s OPTICAL or COAXIAL DVD/LD IN
jack. Refer to the instruction manual supplied with your RF Demodulator for details on AC-3 RF hookups.

VIDEO OUT

LD player

AC-3 RF
OUT

RF demodulator

DIGITAL
DIGITAL
DVD/LD
DVD/LD IN
IN
(COAXIAL)
(COAXIAL)
or (OPTICAL)
(OPTICAL)

DVD/LD
VIDEO IN
MULTI CHANNEL DECODING

?/1
DIMMER

BASS BOOST

VIDEO

DVD/LD

MD/TAPE

TONE

SHIFT

MEMORY

FM/AM

FM MODE

MUTING

BASS
BOOST

MASTER VOLUME

TV/SAT 5.1CH INPUT

CINEMA STUDIO
A

PHONES

PRESET
– TUNING +

– TUNING +

DISPLAY

INPUT MODE

SPEAKERS
R ON r OFF

TUNER

AUX

LEVEL
C

SOUND FIELD
A. F. D.

2CH

SUR

–

+
SET UP

TONE

NAME

MODE
BASS/
TREBLE

ENTER

Note
When making connections as shown above, be sure to set INPUT MODE (3 on page 23) manually. The receiver may not operate correctly
if INPUT MODE is set to “AUTO.”

5.1CH Input Hookups
Although this receiver incorporates a multi channel
decoder, it is also equipped with 5.1CH INPUT jacks.
These connections allow you to enjoy multichannel
software encoded in formats other than Dolby Digital
(AC-3) and DTS. If your DVD player is equipped with
5.1CH OUTPUT jacks, you can connect them directly to
the receiver to enjoy the sound of the DVD player’s multi
channel decoder. Alternatively, the 5.1CH INPUT jacks
can be used to connect an external multi channel decoder.
To fully enjoy multi channel surround sound, you will
need five speakers (two front speakers, two rear speakers,
and a center speaker) and a sub woofer. Refer to the
instruction manual supplied with your DVD player, multi
channel decoder, etc., for details on the 5.1 channel input
hookups.

Required cords
Hooking Up the Components

Audio cords (not supplied)
Two for the 5.1CH INPUT FRONT and REAR jacks
White (L)

White (L)

Red (R)

Monaural audio cords (not supplied)
Two for the 5.1CH INPUT CENTER and WOOFER jacks
Black

Black

Video cord (not supplied)
One for the DVD/LD VIDEO IN jacks (etc.)
Yellow

Yellow
DVD player,
Multichannel decoder, etc.

Note
When using the connections described below, adjust the level of
your surround speakers and sub woofer from the DVD player or
multichannel decoder.

5.1 CH OUTPUT
REAR

FRONT

CENTER

WOOFER

FM
75Ω
COAXIAL

MONITOR CTRL
A1 I I
DIGITAL IN
TV/SAT

VIDEO IN

DVD/LD

VIDEO IN

VIDEO OUT VIDEO IN

VIDEO OUT

SPEAKERS
REAR
R

ANTENNA

OPTICAL

S-VIDEO
IN

COAXIAL

R
REAR

SUB
WOOFER

5.1 CH INPUT

AUX

AUDIO IN

REC OUT

MD/TAPE

AUDIO IN

AC OUTLET

AUDIO IN

TV/SAT DVD/LD

SWITCHED 120W/1A MAX

FRONT

AUDIO
OUT

AUDIO IN

B FRONT A
R

S-VIDEO
OUT

CENTER

FRONT

CENTER
L

4Ω

8Ω

AUDIO OUT AUDIO IN

VIDEO

AC 120V 60Hz

SUB IMPEDANCE
WOOFER SELECTOR

Example of a DVD player hookup using the 5.1 INPUT jacks
Front Speaker (L)
Front Speaker (R)

VIDEO OUT

DVD/LD
IN VIDEO etc.

5.1 CH INPUT

SPEAKERS
FRONT

Rear Speaker (L)

MULTI CHANNEL DECODING

?/1
DIMMER

VIDEO

DVD/LD

TV/SAT 5.1CH INPUT

CINEMA STUDIO
A

MD/TAPE
PHONES

TONE

– TUNING +

MEMORY

FM/AM

FM MODE

MUTING

BASS
BOOST

MASTER VOLUME

INPUT MODE

SPEAKERS
R ON r OFF

SHIFT

DISPLAY
BASS BOOST

DVD player

PRESET
– TUNING +

TUNER

AUX

LEVEL
C

SOUND FIELD
A. F. D.

2CH

SUR

–

+
SET UP
NAME

MODE
BASS/
TREBLE

ENTER

TONE

SPEAKERS
REAR/CENTER
SUB WOOFER

Rear Speaker (R)
Center Speaker
Active Woofer

Note
See page 13 for details on speaker system hookup.

Other Hookups
Required cords
Hooking Up the Components

Audio cords (not supplied)
When connecting a cord, be sure to match the color-coded pins to the
appropriate jacks on the components.
White (L)
Red (R)

White (L)
Red (R)

Control A1 connecting cord (not supplied) (STR-DE545 and STR-SE501
only)
Black

Black

AC power cord

(STR- DE545 and
STR-SE501 only)

CONTROL A1

FM
75Ω
COAXIAL

MONITOR CTRL
A1 I I
DIGITAL IN
TV/SAT

VIDEO IN

DVD/LD

VIDEO IN

VIDEO OUT VIDEO IN

VIDEO OUT

SPEAKERS
REAR
R

ANTENNA

OPTICAL

S-VIDEO
IN

COAXIAL

R
REAR

SUB
WOOFER

5.1 CH INPUT

AUX

AUDIO IN

REC OUT

MD/TAPE

AUDIO IN

AC OUTLET

L
AUDIO
OUT

AUDIO IN

B FRONT A
R

S-VIDEO
OUT

CENTER

FRONT

CENTER
L

AUDIO IN

TV/SAT DVD/LD

8Ω

AUDIO OUT AUDIO IN

VIDEO

SWITCHED 120W/1A MAX

FRONT
4Ω

AC 120V 60Hz

SUB IMPEDANCE
WOOFER SELECTOR

AC OUTLET
OUTPUT
LINE

CD player, tape deck,
MD deck, etc.

To a wall outlet

• If you have a CONTROL A1 compatible Sony
CD player, tape deck, or MD deck
Use a CONTROL A1 cord (not supplied) to connect the
CONTROL A1 jack on the CD player, tape deck, or
MD deck to the CONTROL A1 jack on the receiver.
Refer to the separate manual “CONTROL-A1 Control
System” and the operating instructions supplied with
your CD player, tape deck, or MD deck for details.
Note
If you make CONTROL A1 connections from the receiver to
an MD deck that is also connected to a computer, do not
operate the receiver while using the “Sony MD Editor”
software. This may cause a malfunction.

• If you have a Sony CD changer with a
COMMAND MODE selector
If your CD changer’s COMMAND MODE selector can
be set to CD 1, CD 2, or CD 3, be sure to set the
command mode to “CD 1” and connect the changer to
the CD jacks on the receiver.
If, however, you have a Sony CD changer with VIDEO
OUT jacks, set the command mode to “CD 2” and
connect the changer to the VIDEO IN jacks on the
receiver.

Connecting the AC power cord
Before connecting the AC power cord of this receiver to a
wall outlet:
• Connect the speaker system to the receiver (see page
13).
Connect the AC power cord(s) of your audio/video
components to a wall outlet.
STR-DE545 and STR-SE501 only
If you connect other audio/video components to the AC
OUTLET(s) on the receiver, the receiver will supply power
to the connected component(s), allowing you to turn the
whole system on or off when you turn the receiver on or
off.
Caution
Make sure that the total power consumption of the component(s)
connected to the receiver’s AC OUTLET(s) does not exceed the
wattage stated on the rear panel. Do not connect high-wattage
electrical home appliances such as electric irons, fans, or TVs to
this outlet. (STR-DE545 and STR-SE501 only)

Note
If the AC power cord is disconnected for about two weeks, the
receiver’s entire memory will be cleared and the demonstration
will start.

AUX AUDIO IN hookup
• If you have an individual audio component
(except PHONO)
Use the audio cords to connect the LINE OUT jacks on
the CD player, tape deck, or MD deck to the AUX
AUDIO IN jack on the receiver so that you can listen to
stereo sources in surround sound.

Hooking Up the Components

CONTROL A1 hookup (STR-DE545 and
STR-SE501 only)

Hooking Up
and Setting Up
the Speaker
System

SET UP
Cursor buttons

MULTI CHANNEL DECODING

?/1
DIMMER

BASS BOOST

VIDEO

DVD/LD

TV/SAT 5.1CH INPUT

CINEMA STUDIO
A

MD/TAPE
PHONES

TONE

SHIFT

MEMORY

FM/AM

FM MODE

MUTING

BASS
BOOST

MASTER VOLUME

INPUT MODE

SPEAKERS
R ON r OFF

PRESET
– TUNING +

– TUNING +

DISPLAY

TUNER

AUX

LEVEL
C

SOUND FIELD
A. F. D.

2CH

SUR

–

+
SET UP

TONE

NAME

MODE
BASS/
TREBLE

ENTER

Jog dial

This chapter describes how to hook
up your speaker system to the
receiver, how to position each speaker,
and how to set up your speakers to
enjoy multi channel surround sound.

Brief descriptions of buttons and control
used to set up the speaker system
SET UP button: Press to enter the setup mode when
specifying speaker types and distances.
Cursor buttons ( / ): Use to select parameters after
pressing the SET UP button.
Jog dial: Use to adjust the setting of each parameter.

Speaker System Hookup
Required cords
Speaker cords (not supplied)
One for each front, rear, and center speaker
(+)

(–)

Front speaker (R)

]

}

Monaural audio cord (not supplied)

Front speaker (L)

Hooking Up and Setting Up the Speaker System

(+)

]

}

One for an active woofer
Black

Black

**IMPEDANCE
SELECTOR

*FRONT
SPEAKERS B

FM
75Ω
COAXIAL

MONITOR CTRL
A1 I I
DIGITAL IN
TV/SAT

VIDEO IN

DVD/LD

VIDEO IN

VIDEO OUT VIDEO IN

VIDEO OUT

SPEAKERS
REAR
R

ANTENNA

OPTICAL

S-VIDEO
IN

COAXIAL

R
REAR

SUB
WOOFER

5.1 CH INPUT

AUX

AUDIO IN

REC OUT

MD/TAPE

AUDIO IN

AC OUTLET
AUDIO
OUT

AUDIO IN

B FRONT A
R

CENTER

FRONT

CENTER
L

S-VIDEO
OUT

AUDIO IN

TV/SAT DVD/LD

8Ω

AUDIO OUT AUDIO IN

VIDEO

SWITCHED 120W/1A MAX

FRONT
4Ω

AC 120V 60Hz

SUB IMPEDANCE
WOOFER SELECTOR

INPUT
AUDIO
IN

Active sub woofer

}

]

}

Rear speaker (R)

Terminals for connecting the speakers
Connect the

To the

Front speakers (8 or 4** ohm)

SPEAKERS FRONT A terminals

*Additional pair of front
speakers (8 or 4** ohm)

SPEAKERS FRONT B terminals

Rear speakers (8 ohm)

SPEAKERS REAR terminals

Center speaker (8 ohm)

SPEAKERS CENTER terminals

Active sub woofer

SUB WOOFER AUDIO OUT jack

* STR-DE545 and STR-SE501 only.
** See “Speaker impedance” on the next page.

]

Rear speaker (L)

}

]

Center speaker

Notes on speaker system hookup
• Twist the stripped ends of the speaker cords about 2/3
inch (10 mm). Be sure to match the speaker cord to the
appropriate terminal on the components: + to + and –
to –. If the cords are reversed, the sound will be
distorted and will lack bass.
• If you use front speakers with low maximum input
rating, adjust the volume carefully to avoid excessive
output on the speakers.
• You can also connect Micro Satellite Speaker (e.g.
SA-VE230) to the receiver. Micro Satellite Speaker is a
5.1 Channel speaker system consisting of two front
speakers, two rear speakers, one center speaker and one
subwoofer.

Speaker System Hookup

To avoid short-circuiting the speakers
Short-circuiting of the speakers may damage the receiver.
To prevent this, make sure to take the following
precautions when connecting the speakers.

Hooking Up and Setting Up the Speaker System

Make sure the stripped ends of each speaker cord
does not touch another speaker terminal or the
stripped end of another speaker cord.
Examples of poor conditions of the speaker cord

Stripped speaker cord is touching another speaker terminal.

Speaker impedance (STR-DE545 and
STR-SE501 only)
Set the IMPEDANCE SELECTOR for the front speakers as
indicated in the table below. Check the instruction manual
supplied with your speakers if you’re not sure of their
impedance. (This information is usually printed on a label
on the back of the speaker.)
If the nominal impedance of
your speaker is

Set IMPEDANCE SELECTOR to

Between 4 and 8 ohms

4Ω

8 ohms or higher

8Ω

Speakers connected to the REAR and CENTER
SPEAKERS terminals must have a nominal impedance of
8 ohms or higher (regardless of the setting of the
IMPEDANCE SELECTOR).
Note
Be sure to connect front speakers with a nominal impedance of 8
ohms or higher if you want to select both sets (A+B) of front
speakers (see page 23).

Stripped cords are touching each other due to excessive
removal of insulation.

After connecting all the components, speakers,
and AC power cord, output a test tone to check
that all the speakers are connected correctly. For
details on outputting a test tone, see page 19.
If no sound is heard from a speaker while outputting a
test tone or a test tone is output from a speaker other than
the one whose name is currently displayed on the
receiver, the speaker may be short-circuited. If this
happens, check the speaker connection again.

To avoid damaging your speakers
Make sure that you turn down the volume before you
turn off the receiver. When you turn on the receiver, the
volume remains at the level you turn off the receiver.

Performing Initial Setup Operations
Once you have hooked up the speakers and turned on the
power, clear the receiver’s memory. Then specify the
speaker parameters (size, position, etc.) and perform any
other initial setup operations necessary for your system.

Before turning on the receiver

Before you use your receiver for the first time, use the SET
UP button to adjust settings to correspond to your system.
You can set the following items. For details on how to
adjust each setting, see the page in parentheses.
• Speaker size and placement (page 16).
• Speaker distance (page 18).
• The video signal paired with the 5.1CH INPUT (page
44).

Clearing the receiver’s memory
Before you use your receiver for the first time or when
you want to clear the receiver’s memory, do the following.
This procedure is not necessary if the demonstration
activates when you turn the power on.
1/u

MULTI CHANNEL DECODING

?/1
DIMMER

BASS BOOST

VIDEO

DVD/LD

TV/SAT 5.1CH INPUT

CINEMA STUDIO
A

MD/TAPE
PHONES

TONE

SHIFT

MEMORY

FM/AM

FM MODE

MUTING

BASS
BOOST

MASTER VOLUME

INPUT MODE

SPEAKERS
R ON r OFF

PRESET
– TUNING +

– TUNING +

DISPLAY

TUNER

AUX

LEVEL
C

SOUND FIELD
A. F. D.

2CH

SUR

–

+
SET UP

TONE

NAME

MODE
BASS/
TREBLE

ENTER

Turn off the receiver.

Hold down ?/1 for four seconds.
The currently selected function, then the
demonstration message appears in the display and the
items including the following are reset or cleared:
• All preset stations are reset or cleared.
• All sound field parameters are reset to their factory
settings.
• All index names (of preset stations and program
sources) are cleared.
• All adjustments made with the SET UP button are
reset to their factory settings.
• The sound field memorized for each program source
and preset stations are cleared.

Hooking Up and Setting Up the Speaker System

Make sure that you have:
• Selected the appropriate front speakers (see “7
SPEAKERS selector” on page 23). (STR-DE545 and
STR-SE501 only).

Performing initial setup operations

Multi Channel Surround Setup

Hooking Up and Setting Up the Speaker System

For the best possible surround sound all speakers should
be the same distance from the listening position (A).
(However, this unit lets you to place the center speaker up
to 5 feet (1.5 meters) closer (B) and the rear speakers up
to 15 feet (4.5 meters) closer (C) to the listening position.
The front speakers can be placed from 3 to 40 feet (1.0 to
12.0 meters) from the listening position (A).)
You can place the rear speakers either behind you or to
the side, depending on the shape of your room (etc.).

When placing rear speakers to your side

Specifying the speaker parameters

Press ?/1 to turn on the receiver.

Press SET UP.

Press the cursor buttons ( or
parameter you want to adjust.

Turn the jog dial to select the setting you want.
The setting is stored automatically.

Repeat steps 3 and 4 until you have set all of the
parameters that follow.

) to select the

z Normal speaker and Micro Satellite speaker
A

A
45°

Choose NORM. SP if you’re using normal speakers and MICRO
SP if you’re using Micro Satellite speakers. If you choose NORM.
SP, you can adjust the speaker size and the sub woofer selection
as mentioned below. However, if you choose MICRO SP, the
speaker size and the sub woofer selection has been configurated
as follows:

90°

Speakers

Settings

Front

Small

Center

Small

Rear

Small

Woofer

Yes

20°

When placing the rear speakers behind you
You cannot change the configuration if you choose MICRO SP.
B
A

For STR-SE501, the speaker size and sub woofer selection has
been preset to MICRO SP according to the supplied speaker
system. If you change the speaker system, choose NORM. SP to
adjust the speaker size and sub woofer selection.

A
45°

C
90°

20°

Note
Do not place the center speaker farther away from the listening
position than the front speakers.

R )
x Front speaker size ( L
Initial setting : LARGE (STR-DE545/DE445)
SMALL (STR-SE501)
• If you connect large speakers that will effectively
reproduce bass frequencies, select “LARGE”. Normally,
select “LARGE”.
• If the sound is distorted, or you feel a lack of surround
effects when using multi channel surround sound,
select “SMALL” to activate the bass redirection circuitry
and output the front channel bass frequencies from the
sub woofer.
• When the front speaker is set to “SMALL”, the center
and rear speakers are also automatically set to
“SMALL” (unless previously set to “NO”).

p Rear speaker size ( LS RS )
Initial setting : LARGE (STR-DE545/DE445)
SMALL (STR-SE501)
• If you connect large speakers that will effectively
reproduce bass frequencies, select “LARGE”. Normally,
select “LARGE”. However, if the front speakers are set
to “SMALL”, you cannot set the rear speakers to
“LARGE”.
• If the sound is distorted, or you feel a lack of surround
effects when using multi channel surround sound,
select “SMALL” to activate the bass redirection circuitry
and output the rear channel bass frequencies from the
sub woofer or other “LARGE” speakers.
• If you do not connect rear speakers, select “NO”.*3

z About speaker sizes (LARGE and SMALL)
Internally, the LARGE and SMALL settings for each speaker
determine whether or not the internal sound processor will cut
the bass signal from that channel. When the bass is cut from a
channel the bass redirection circuitry sends the corresponding
bass frequencies to the sub woofer or other “LARGE” speaker.
However, since bass sounds have a certain amount of
directionality it best not to cut them, if possible. Therefore, even
when using small speakers, you can set them to “LARGE” if you
want to output the bass frequencies from that speaker. On the
other hand, if you are using a large speaker, but prefer not to
have bass frequencies output from that speaker, set it to
“SMALL”.
If the overall sound level is lower than you prefer, set all speakers
to “LARGE”. If there is not enough bass, you can use the bass/
treble to boost the bass levels. To adjust the bass/treble, see page
35.

x Rear speaker position (REAR PL.)*
Initial setting : BEHIND
This parameter lets you specify the location of your rear
speakers for proper implementation of the Digital Cinema
Sound surround modes in the “VIRTUAL” sound fields.
Refer to the illustration below.
• Select “SIDE” if the location of your rear speakers
corresponds to section A.
• Select “BEHIND” if the location of your rear speakers
corresponds to section B.
This setting only effects the surround modes in the
“VIRTUAL” sound fields.

z *1~*3 correspond to the following Dolby Pro Logic modes
*1 NORMAL
*2 PHANTOM
*3 3 STEREO

90°
A

45°
B

B
20°

* These parameters are not available when “Rear speaker
size (REAR)” is set to “NO”.

Hooking Up and Setting Up the Speaker System

p Center speaker size ( C )
Initial setting : LARGE (STR-DE545/DE445)
SMALL (STR-SE501)
• If you connect a large speaker that will effectively
reproduce bass frequencies, select “LARGE”. Normally,
select “LARGE”. However, if the front speakers are set
to “SMALL”, you cannot set the center speaker to
“LARGE”.
• If the sound is distorted, or you feel a lack of surround
effects when using multi channel surround sound,
select “SMALL” to activate the bass redirection circuitry
and output the center channel bass frequencies from the
front speakers (if set to “LARGE”) or sub woofer. *1
• If you do not connect the center speaker, select “NO”.
The sound of the center channel will be output from the
front speakers.*2

Multi Channel Surround Setup

Hooking Up and Setting Up the Speaker System

x Rear speaker height (REAR HGT.)*
Initial setting : LOW
This parameter lets you specify the height of your rear
speakers for proper implementation of the Digital Cinema
Sound surround modes in the “VIRTUAL” sound fields.
Refer to the illustration below.
• Select “LOW” if the location of your rear speakers
corresponds to section A.
• Select “HIGH” if the location of your rear speakers
corresponds to section B.
This setting only affects the surround modes in the
“VIRTUAL” sound fields.

* These parameters are not available when “Rear speaker
size (REAR)“ is set to “NO”.

z About the rear speaker position (SIDE, and BEHIND)
This setting is designed specifically for implementation of the
Digital Cinema Sound modes in the “VIRTUAL” sound fields.
With the Digital Cinema Sound modes, speaker position is not as
critical as other modes. All of the modes in the “VIRTUAL”
sound fields were designed under the premise that the rear
speaker would be located behind the listening position, but
presentation remains fairly consistent even with the rear speakers
positioned at a rather wide angle. However, if the speakers are
pointing toward the listener from the immediate left and right of
the listening position, the “VIRTUAL” sound fields will not be
effective unless the rear speaker position parameter is set to
“SIDE”.
Nevertheless, each listening environment has many variables,
such as wall reflections, and you may obtain better results using
“BEHIND” if your speakers are located high above the listening
position, even if they are to the immediate left and right.
Therefore, although it may result in a setting contrary to the
“Rear speaker position” explanation, we recommend that you
play back multi channel surround encoded software and listen to
the effect each setting has on your listening environment. Choose
the setting that provides a good sense of spaciousness and that
best succeeds in forming a cohesive space between the surround
sound from the rear speakers and the sound from the front
speakers. If you are not sure which sounds best, select
“BEHIND” and then use the speaker distance parameter and
speaker level adjustments to obtain proper balance.

x Sub woofer selection (SUB WOOFER)
Initial setting : YES
• If you connect a sub woofer, select “YES”.
• If you do not connect a sub woofer, select “NO”. This
activates the bass redirection circuitry and outputs the
LFE signals from other speakers.
• In order to take full advantage of the Dolby Digital
(AC-3) bass redirection circuitry, we recommend setting
the sub woofer’s cut off frequency as high as possible.
x Front speaker distance (FRONT)
Initial setting : 16 feet
Set the distance from your listening position to the front
(left or right) speaker (A on page 16).
• Front speaker distance can be set in 1 foot (0.1 meter)
steps from 3 to 40 feet (1.0 to 12.0 meters).
• If both speakers are not placed an equal distance from
your listening position, set the distance to the closest
speaker.
x Center speaker distance (CENTER)
Initial setting : 16 feet
Set the distance from your listening position to the center
speaker.
• Center speaker distance can be set in 1 foot (0.1 meter)
steps from a distance equal to the front speaker distance
(A on page 16) to a distance 5 feet (1.5 meters) closer to
your listening position (B on page 16).
• Do not place the center speaker farther away from your
listening position than the front speakers.
x Rear speaker distance (REAR)
Initial setting : 11 feet
Set the distance from your listening position to the rear
(left or right) speaker.
• Rear speaker distance can be set in 1 foot (0.1 meter)
steps from a distance equal to the front speaker distance
(A on page 16) to a distance 15 feet (4.5 meters) closer
to your listening position (C on page 16).
• Do not place the rear speakers farther away from your
listening position than the front speakers.
• If both speakers are not placed an equal distance from
your listening position, set the distance to the closest
speaker.

z About speaker distances

Adjusting the speaker volume
Use the remote while seated in your listening position to
adjust the volume of each speaker.
Note
This receiver incorporates a new test tone with a frequency
centered at 800 Hz for easier speaker volume adjustment.

Press ?/1 to turn on the receiver.

Press TEST TONE on the supplied remote.
You will hear the test tone from each speaker in
sequence.

Adjust the volume level so that the volume of the
test tone from each speaker sounds the same
when you are in your main listening position.
• To adjust the balance of the front right and front left
speakers, use the front balance parameter in the
LEVEL menu (see page 34).
• To adjust the balance of the rear right and rear left
speakers, use the rear balance parameter in the
LEVEL menu (see page 34).
• To adjust the volume level of the center speaker,
press MENU to select the center parameter.
Use +/– on the remote to adjust the level.
• To adjust the volume level of the rear speaker, press
MENU to select the rear parameter.
Use +/– on the remote to adjust the level.

Press TEST TONE on the remote again to turn off
the test tone.

Note
The test tone cannot be output when the receiver is set to 5.1CH
INPUT.

z You can adjust the volume level of all speakers at the same
time
Rotate MASTER VOLUME on the receiver or press MASTER
VOL +/– on the remote.

Hooking Up and Setting Up the Speaker System

This receiver allows you to input the speaker position in terms of
distance. However, it is not possible to set the center speaker
farther away than the front speakers. Also, the center speaker can
not be set more that 5 feet (1.5 meters) closer than the front
speakers.
Likewise, the rear speakers cannot be set farther away from the
listening position than the front speakers. And they can be no
more than 15 feet (4.5 meters) closer.
This is because incorrect speaker placement is not conducive to
enjoy the surround sound.
Please note that, setting the speaker distance closer than the
actual location of the speakers will cause a delay in the output of
the sound from that speaker. In other words, the speaker will
sound like it is farther away.
For example, setting the center speaker distance 3~6 feet (1~2 m)
closer than the actual speaker position will create a fairly realistic
sensation of being “inside” the screen. If you cannot obtain a
satisfactory surround effect because the rear speakers are too
close, setting the rear speaker distance closer (shorter) than the
actual distance will create a larger soundstage. (1 foot
corresponds to a 1 ms difference.)
Adjusting these parameters while listening to the sound often
results in much better surround sound. Give it a try!

Before You Use Your
Receiver
Notes

Hooking Up and Setting Up the Speaker System

• The front balance, rear balance, center level, and rear level are
shown in the display during adjustment.
• Although these adjustments can also be made via the front
panel using the LEVEL menu (when the test tone is output, the
receiver switches to the LEVEL menu automatically), we
recommend you follow the procedure previously described in
this section and adjust the speaker levels from your listening
position using the remote control.

z When setting the volume levels for each speaker
Let’s assume that you have matched the sound levels of all the
speakers using the test tone. Although this lays the foundation
for high quality surround sound, it may be necessary to make
further adjustments while listening to playback of actual
software. This is because most software contains center and rear
channels recorded at slightly lower levels than the two front
channels.
When you actually play back software recorded in multi channel
surround, you will notice that increasing the center and rear
speaker levels produces a better blend between the front and
center speakers and greater cohesion between the front and rear
speakers. Increasing the level of the center speaker about 1 dB,
and the rear speakers about 1~2 dB is likely to produce better
results.
In other words, in order to create a more cohesive soundstage
with balanced dialog, we recommend that you make some
adjustments while playing your software. Changes of only 1 dB
can make a huge difference in the character of the soundstage.

Before turning on the receiver
Make sure that you have:
• Selected the appropriate front speakers (see “7
SPEAKERS selector” on page 23). (STR-DE545 and STRSE501 only).

Checking the connections
After connecting all of your components to the receiver,
do the following to verify that the connections were made
correctly.
1/u

Function buttons

MASTER VOLUME

MULTI CHANNEL DECODING

?/1
DIMMER

BASS BOOST

VIDEO

DVD/LD

TV/SAT 5.1CH INPUT

CINEMA STUDIO
A

MD/TAPE
PHONES

TONE

SHIFT

MEMORY

FM/AM

FM MODE

MUTING

BASS
BOOST

MASTER VOLUME

INPUT MODE

SPEAKERS
R ON r OFF

PRESET
– TUNING +

– TUNING +

DISPLAY

TUNER

AUX

LEVEL
C

SOUND FIELD
A. F. D.

2CH

SUR

–

+
SET UP

TONE

NAME

MODE
BASS/
TREBLE

ENTER

Press ?/1 to turn on the receiver.

Press a function button to select a component
(program source) that you connected (e.g., CD
player or tape deck).

Turn on the component and start playing it.

Rotate MASTER VOLUME to turn up the volume.

If you do not obtain normal sound output after
performing this procedure, look for the reason in the
following checklist and take the appropriate measures to
correct the problem.
There is no sound no matter which component is
selected.
, Check that both the receiver and all components
are turned on.
, Check that the volume level on the display is not
set to VOL MIN by turning the MASTER
VOLUME.
, Check that the SPEAKERS selector is not set to
OFF or to a position for front speakers that are not
connected to the receiver (see “7 SPEAKERS
selector” on page 23). (STR-DE545 and STR-SE501
only)
, Check that all speaker cords are connected
correctly.
, Press the MUTING button to turn off the indicator.

There’s no sound from a specific component.
, Check that the component is connected correctly to
the audio input jacks for that component.
, Check that the cord(s) used for the connection is
(are) fully inserted into the jacks on both the
receiver and the component.

Hooking Up and Setting Up the Speaker System

No sound is heard from one of the front
speakers.
, Connect a pair of headphones to the PHONES jack
and set the SPEAKERS selector to OFF to verify
that sound is output from the headphones (see “7
SPEAKERS selector” and “PHONES jack” on page
23).
If only one channel is output from the headphones,
the component may not be connected to the
receiver correctly. Check that all the cords are fully
inserted into the jacks on both the receiver and the
component.
If both channels are output from the headphones,
the front speaker may not be connected to the
receiver correctly. Check the connection of the front
speaker which is not outputting any sound.
If you encounter a problem that is not included above, see
“Troubleshooting” on page 45.

Location of
Parts and Basic
Operations

Front Panel Parts
Descriptions

This chapter provides information
about the locations and functions of
the buttons and controls on the front
panel. It also explains basic
operations.
1 ?/1 switch
Press to turn the receiver on and off.
2 Function buttons
Press one of the buttons to select the component you
want to use.
To select

Press

VCR

VIDEO

TV or satellite tuner

TV/SAT

DVD or LD player

DVD/LD

MD or Tape deck

MD/TAPE

CD player

Built in tuner

TUNER

An audio component

AUX

After selecting the component, turn on the component
you selected and play the program source.
• After selecting VCR, DVD player, or LD player, turn on the
TV and set the TV’s video input to match the component
you selected.

2 4

MULTI CHANNEL DECODING

?/1
DIMMER

BASS BOOST

VIDEO

DVD/LD

TV/SAT 5.1CH INPUT

CINEMA STUDIO
A

PHONES

TONE

– TUNING +

MEMORY

FM/AM

FM MODE

TUNER

AUX

2CH

–

LEVEL

SET UP

SOUND FIELD
A. F. D.

SUR

MUTING

BASS
BOOST

TONE

NAME

MODE
BASS/
TREBLE

ENTER

7
3 INPUT MODE button
Press to select the input mode for your digital
components (DVD/LD and TV/SAT).
Each press switches the input mode of the currently
selected component.
Select

AUTO

Give priority to digital signals
when there are both digital and
analog connections. If there are
no digital signals, analog is
selected
Specify the digital audio signals
input to the DIGITAL OPTICAL
input jacks

DIGITAL (COAXIAL)

Specify the digital audio signals
input to the DIGITAL COAXIAL
input jacks (DVD/LD only)

ANALOG

Specify the analog audio signals
input to the AUDIO IN (L and R)
jacks

4 5.1CH INPUT button
Press to enjoy the audio source connected to the 5.1CH
INPUT jacks with the video from the selected
component.
• When the 5.1CH INPUT is selected, the tone, bass boost,
and sound field effects do not function.
• To change the video input displayed when 5.1CH INPUT is
selected, press SET UP (ws) and then press the cursor
buttons (w;) repeatedly to select “5.1 V. IN” (see page 44 for
details).

5 MASTER VOLUME control
After turning on the component you selected, rotate to
adjust the volume.
6 MUTING button
Press to mute the sound. The indicator lights up when
the sound is muted.
7 SPEAKERS selector (STR-DE545 and STR-SE501 only)
Press according to the front speakers you want to
drive.
Press

To select

The speakers connected to the FRONT
SPEAKERS A terminals

The speakers connected to the FRONT
SPEAKERS B terminals

A+B*

The speakers connected to both the FRONT
SPEAKERS A and B terminals (parallel
connection)

* Be sure to connect the front speakers with nominal impedance of
8 ohms or higher if you want to select both sets of front speakers.

STR-DE445 only
Press SPEAKERS button to ON.
PHONES jack
Connects headphones.
• To use the headphones, press the SPEAKERS button to OFF
to output sound to the headphones.
• When listening to the headphones, set the sound field to
2CH to get the correct soundstage.

Location of Parts and Basic Amplifier Operations

MD/TAPE

DIGITAL (OPTICAL)

SHIFT

MASTER VOLUME

INPUT MODE

SPEAKERS
R ON r OFF

PRESET
– TUNING +
DISPLAY

Front Panel Parts Description

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MULTI CHANNEL DECODING

?/1
DIMMER

BASS BOOST

SHIFT

VIDEO

DVD/LD

MD/TAPE

TONE

– TUNING +

MEMORY

FM/AM

FM MODE

MUTING

BASS
BOOST

MASTER VOLUME

INPUT MODE

SPEAKERS
R ON r OFF

PRESET
– TUNING +
DISPLAY

TV/SAT 5.1CH INPUT

CINEMA STUDIO
A

Location of Parts and Basic Amplifier Operations

TUNER

AUX

PHONES

LEVEL
C

SOUND FIELD
A. F. D.

2CH

SUR

–

+
SET UP

TONE

NAME

MODE
BASS/
TREBLE

!º
8 DISPLAY button
Press repeatedly to change the information on the
display window as follows:
v
Index name of the component or the preset station*
v
FUNCTION button indication or frequency**
v
Sound field applied to the program source

* Index name appears only when you have assigned one to the
component or preset station (see page 42). Index name does not
appear when only blank spaces have been entered, or it is the
same as the function button.
** Frequency appears only when the tuner is selected.

9 DIMMER button
Press repeatedly to adjust the brightness of the display.

ENTER

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0 Use the SOUND FIELD buttons to enjoy surround
sound. For details, see “Enjoying Surround Sound”
starting from page 27.
A.F.D. button / indicator
Press to set the receiver to automatically detect the
type of audio signal being input and perform proper
decoding (if necessary).
2CH button / indicator
Press to output sound from only the front (left and
right) speakers.
MODE button / indicator
Press to activate the sound field selection mode (page
28).
qa MULTI CHANNEL DECODING indicator
This indicator lights up when the unit is decoding
signals recorded in a multi channel format.
qs Use the CINEMA STUDIO buttons to enjoy the
CINEMA STUDIO sound effects.
A/B/C buttons
Press to activate the CINEMA STUDIO A, B or C
sound field (page 29).
qd BASS BOOST button
Press to increase the bass of the front speakers. The
BASS BOOST indicator lights up when the function is
turned on.

qf TONE button
Press to turn the tone effect on or off. The TONE
indicator lights up while the tone effect is turned on.
Note that if you have adjusted the tone using the
cursor buttons and jog dial, the adjusted tone will be
produced whenever you turn on the tone effect.
z When you want to listen to an analog source without any
digital processing

qg The following buttons operate the built-in tuner. For
details, see “Receiving Broadcasts” starting from page
37.
SHIFT button
Selects a memory page for preset stations.

qk SUR button
Press to activate the surround parameters (page 33).
The indicator on the button lights up and you can
adjust the various surround parameters (effect level,
wall type, etc.).
ql BASS/TREBLE button
Press this button to adjust the tone (page 35).
w; Cursor buttons ( / )
Press to select various speaker level, surround, and
bass/treble parameters (etc.).
wa Jog dial
Turn to adjust the selected speaker level, surround,
and bass/treble parameters (etc.).

MEMORY button
Press to memorize a preset station.
qh The following buttons operate the built-in tuner. For
details, see “Receiving Broadcasts” starting from page
37.
PRESET TUNING +/– buttons
Scan all preset stations.
TUNING +/– buttons
Scan all the available radio stations.
FM/AM button
Selects the FM or AM band.
FM MODE button
If “STEREO” flashes in the display and the FM stereo
reception is poor, press this button. You will not have
the stereo effect but the sound is improved.

Location of Parts and Basic Amplifier Operations

Do the following to bypass the sound field, tone, and bass
booster circuits.
1 Press 2CH.
2 Press BASS BOOST to turn off the BASS BOOST indicator.
3 Press TONE to turn off the TONE indicator.
The result will be a sound that is highly faithful to the program
source.

qj LEVEL button
Press to activate the speaker level parameters (page
34). The indicator on the button lights up and you can
adjust the various speaker level parameters (front
balance, rear balance, etc.).

Front Panel Parts Description

ws SET UP button
Press to activate the setup mode, then use the cursor
buttons (w;) to select any of the following indications.
You can then make various settings using the jog dial
(wa).

Location of Parts and Basic Amplifier Operations

When you select

You can

Speaker type

Specify the type of speakers.
(page 16)

Speaker setup

Specify the front, center, rear
speaker sizes, the rear speaker
position, and whether or not you
are using a sub woofer. (page 16)

Speaker Distance

Specify the front, center, and rear
speaker distances. (page 18)

5.1CH video input

Specify the video input to be
used with the audio signals from
the 5.1CH INPUT jacks. (page 44)

wd NAME button
Press to activate the name function and enter names
for preset stations and program sources (page 42).
wf ENTER button
Press to enter individual characters for the preset
station and program source names.

Enjoying
Surround
Sound
This chapter describes how to set up
the receiver to enjoy surround sound.
You can enjoy multi channel surround
when playing back software encoded
with Dolby Digital or DTS.

A.F.D.
The “Auto Format Decoding” sound mode presents the
sound exactly as it was encoded, without adding any
reverberation (etc.).
To fully enjoy surround sound, you must register the
number and location of your speakers. See “MultiChannel Surround setup” starting on page 16 to set the
speaker parameters before enjoying surround sound.

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You can take advantage of surround sound simply by
selecting one of the receiver’s pre-programmed sound
modes. They bring the exciting and powerful sound of
movie theaters and concert halls into your home. You can
also customize the sound modes to obtain the sound you
desire by changing the various surround parameters.
The receiver contains a variety of different sound modes.
The cinema sound modes are designed for use when
playing back movie software (DVD, LD, etc.) encoded
with multi channel surround sound or Dolby Pro Logic.
In addition to decoding the surround sound, some of
these modes also provide sound effects commonly found
in movie theaters.
The virtual sound modes contain compelling applications
of the Sony Digital Cinema Sound digital signal
processing technology. They shift the sound away from
the actual speaker locations to simulate the presence of
several “virtual” speakers.
The music (etc.) sound modes are designed for use with
standard audio sources and TV broadcasts. They add
reverberation to the source signal to make you feel as if
you were in a concert hall or stadium (etc.). Use these
sound modes with two-channel sources like CD and
stereo broadcasts of sports programs or musical concerts.
For more information about the sound modes, see pages
29 – 30.

Selecting a Sound Field
Cursor buttons
SOUND FIELD buttons LEVEL

TONE

You can enjoy surround sound simply by selecting one of
the pre-programmed sound fields according to the
program you want to listen to.

Press MODE.
The current sound field is indicated in the display.

Turn the jog dial or press the cursor buttons ( or
) to select the sound field you want.
See the table starting on page 29 for information on
each sound field.

MULTI CHANNEL DECODING

?/1
DIMMER

BASS BOOST

VIDEO

DVD/LD

TV/SAT 5.1CH INPUT

CINEMA STUDIO
A

MD/TAPE
PHONES

TONE

SHIFT

MEMORY

FM/AM

FM MODE

MUTING

BASS
BOOST

MASTER VOLUME

INPUT MODE

SPEAKERS
R ON r OFF

PRESET
– TUNING +

– TUNING +

DISPLAY

TUNER

AUX

LEVEL
C

SOUND FIELD
A. F. D.

2CH

SUR

i
+
SET UP

TONE

NAME

MODE
BASS/
TREBLE

SUR

I
–

ENTER

Jog dial

To turn the sound field off
Press A.F.D. or 2CH (page 24).

BASS/TREBLE

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Brief descriptions of buttons used to
enjoy surround sound
LEVEL button: Press to customize the level parameters.
SUR button: Press to customize the surround parameters
in the current sound field.
BASS/TREBLE button: Press to adjust the tone.
Cursor buttons ( / ): Use to select parameters after
pressing the LEVEL, SUR, BASS/TREBLE or SET UP
buttons.
Jog dial: Use to adjust parameters and select sound fields
(etc.).
SOUND FIELD buttons:
A.F.D. button: Press to set the receiver to
automatically detect the type of audio signal being
input and perform proper decoding (if necessary).
MODE button: Press to activate the sound field
selection mode.
2CH button: Press to output sound from only the
front (left and right) speakers.
TONE button: Turns the tone effect on or off.

z The receiver memorizes the last sound field selected for each
program source (Sound Field Link)
Whenever you select a program source, the sound field that was
last applied is automatically applied again. For example, if you
listen to CD with HALL as the sound field, change to a different
program source, then return to CD, HALL will be applied again.
With the tuner, sound fields are memorized separately for AM,
FM, and all preset stations.

z You can identify Dolby Surround-encoded software by
looking at the packaging
Dolby Digital discs are labeled with the
logo, and Dolby
Surround encoded programs are labeled with the A
logo.

Sound field information
Effect

Notes

NORM. SUR
(NORMAL SURROUND)

Software with multi channel surround audio signals is
played according to the way it was recorded.
Software with two channel audio signals, is decoded
with Dolby Pro Logic to create surround effects.

C. STUDIO A
(CINEMA STUDIO A)

Reproduces the sound characteristics of the Sony
Pictures Entertainment “Cary Grant Theater” cinema
production studio.

This is a standard mode, great for
watching most type of movie.

C. STUDIO B
(CINEMA STUDIO B)

Reproduces the sound characteristics of the Sony
Pictures Entertainment “Kim Novak Theater” cinema
production studio.

This mode is ideal for watching sciencefiction or action movies with lots of sound
effects.

C. STUDIO C
(CINEMA STUDIO C)

Reproduces the sound characteristics of the Sony
Pictures Entertainment scoring stage.

This mode is ideal for watching musicals
or classic films where music is featured in
the soundtrack.

V. MULTI*
(VIRTUAL MULTI DIMENSION)

Uses 3D sound imaging to create an array of virtual rear
speakers positioned higher than the listener from a
single pair of actual rear speakers. This mode creates
four sets of virtual speakers surrounding the listener at
approximately a 30° angle of elevation.

SIDE**

RS
LS

BEHIND**

RS
LS

V. SEMI–M*
(VIRTUAL SEMI-MULTI
DIMENSION)

Uses 3D sound imaging to create virtual rear speakers
from the sound of the front speakers without using
actual rear speakers. This mode creates five sets of
virtual speakers surrounding the listener at a 30° angle
of elevation.

** See
page 17
R

RS
LS

* “VIRTUAL” sound field: Sound field with virtual speakers.

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Sound field

Selecting a Sound Field

Sound field information
Sound field

Effect

Notes

HALL

Reproduces the acoustics of a rectangular concert hall.

Ideal for soft acoustic sounds.

JAZZ
(JAZZ CLUB)

Reproduces the acoustics of a jazz club.

LIVE
(LIVE HOUSE)

Reproduces the acoustics of a 300-seat live house.

Great for rock or pop music.

GAME

Obtains maximum audio impact from video game
software.

Be sure to set the game machine to stereo
mode when using game software with
stereo sound capabilities.

Notes
• The effects provided by the virtual speakers may cause increased noise in the play back signal.
• When listening to sound fields that employ the virtual speakers, you will not be able to hear any sound coming directly from the rear
speakers.

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Use the buttons on the front panel to operate the following modes
AUTO FORMAT DECODING
(Press the A.F.D. button)

Automatically detects the type of audio signal being
input (Dolby Digital, Dolby Pro Logic, or standard two
channel stereo) and performs the proper decoding if
necessary. This mode presents the sound as it was
recorded/encoded, without adding any effects.

You can use this mode as a reference. Set
the tone to OFF while using this mode to
hear the source sound exactly as it was
recorded.

2 CHANNEL
(Press the 2CH button)

Outputs the sound from the front left and right
speakers only. Standard two channel (stereo) sources
completely bypass the sound field processing. Multi
channel surround formats are downmixed to two
channels.

This allows you to play any source using
only the front left and right speakers.

Note
No sound is output from the sub woofer when the 2 CHANNEL mode is selected. To listen to two channel (stereo) sources using the front
left and right speakers and a sub woofer, use the AUTO FORMAT DECODING mode.

Understanding the Multi-Channel Surround Displays
1

4 56

a DIGITAL PRO LOGIC OPT COAX a dts D.RANGE TA NEWS INFO MONO STEREO
L

MEMORY

LFE
LS S RS

1 ; DIGITAL
This indicator lights up when a sound field other than
2 CHANNEL is selected and the receiver is decoding
signals recorded in the Dolby Digital (AC-3) format.*
* However, this indicator does not light when the recording format
is 2/0 or 2/0 PRO LOGIC.

** However, this indicator does not light if the center and rear
speakers are set to “NO”, or the SPEAKER button is set to OFF
and the A.F.D. or NORMAL SURROUND sound fields are
selected.

3 OPT
Lights up when the source signal is a digital signal
being input through the OPT terminal.
4 COAX
Lights up when the source signal is a digital signal
being input through the COAX terminal.

9 Play back channel indicators
The letters light up to indicate the channels being
played back.
L: Front Left
R: Front Right
C: Center (monaural)
LS: Left Surround
RS: Right Surround
S: Surround (monaural or the rear components
obtained by Pro Logic processing)
The boxes around the letters light up to indicate the
speakers used to playback the channels.
See the next page for details regarding the playback
channel indicators.
q;

LFE
LFE
will light up when the disc being played
contains the LFE (Low Frequency Effect) channel and
when the sound of the LFE channel signal is actually
being reproduced.

5;
Lights up when Dolby Digital (AC-3) signals are
input.
6 dts
Lights up when DTS signals are input.
Note
When playing a DTS format disc, be sure that you
have made digital connections and that INPUT MODE
is NOT set to ANALOG (see 3 on page 23).
7 D. RANGE
Lights up when dynamic range compression is active.
See page 35 to adjust the dynamic range compression.

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2 PRO LOGIC
Lights up when the receiver applies Pro Logic
processing to two channel signals in order to output
the center and surround channel signals.**

8 Tuner indicators
These indicators light up when using the receiver to
tune in radio stations, etc. See pages 37 – 40 for tuner
operations.

Understanding the Multi-Channel Surround Displays

Source sound displays
The letters (L, C, R, etc.) indicate the source sound. The box around the letters varies to show how the receiver downmixes
the source sound (based on the speakers settings). When using music sound modes such as HALL or JAZZ CLUB, the
receiver adds reverberation based on the source sound.
The following table shows how the indicators light up when using AUTO FORMAT DECODING mode.
Although the table below shows almost all of the configurations available from multi channel surround signals, the ones
marked “ ” are the most common.

Recording
Format
(Front/Rear)

Source sound and Output Channel Display
Input Channel Display
All speakers
present

DOLBY DIGITAL [1/0]

a DIGITAL

Rear speakers
absent
a DIGITAL

Center speaker
absent
a DIGITAL

Rear/center
speakers absent
a DIGITAL

1/0

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DTS [1/0]

DOLBY DIGITAL [2/0]

dts

dts
L

2/0*
DTS [2/0]
DOLBY DIGITAL [3/0]

dts

a DIGITAL

dts
L

a DIGITAL

dts
L

a DIGITAL

3/0
DTS [3/0]
DOLBY DIGITAL [2/1]

dts

a DIGITAL

DOLBY DIGITAL [3/1]

dts

a DIGITAL

DOLBY DIGITAL [2/2]

a DIGITAL

2/2
DTS [2/2]
DOLBY DIGITAL [3/2]

dts

a DIGITAL

3/2
DTS [3/2]
2/0**

dts

PRO LOGIC

DOLBY PROLOGIC

PRO LOGIC

C
S

PCM XX kHz***

R
RS

L
LS

R
RS

L C R
LS
RS
L C R
LS
RS

a DIGITAL

C
S

a DIGITAL

dts

a DIGITAL

dts

C
S

R
RS

L
LS

R
RS

L C R
LS
RS
L C R
LS
RS

a DIGITAL

C
S

a DIGITAL

dts

a DIGITAL

dts

C
S

R
RS

L
LS

R
RS

L C R
LS
RS
L C R
LS
RS

a DIGITAL

C
S

a DIGITAL

dts

a DIGITAL

dts

C
S

L
LS

R
RS

L
LS

R
RS

L C R
LS
RS
L C R
LS
RS
L

C
S

PRO LOGIC

R
S

dts

L
LS

dts

C
S

PRO LOGIC

L
S

dts

L
LS

PRO LOGIC

dts

C
S

PRO LOGIC

R
S

dts

L
LS

dts

C
S

DOLBY DIGITAL [2/0]

dts

3/1
DTS [3/1]

a DIGITAL

2/1
DTS [2/1]

dts

* Signals with Dolby surround encoded flag OFF
** Signals with Dolby surround encoded flag ON
*** The sampling rate is displayed.

Notes
• The receiver performs Pro Logic decoding and the display conforms to 2/0** when using the following movie sound modes with 2/0*
or STEREO PCM format signals. (C. STUDIO A, B, C, V. MULTI and V. SEMI-M.)
• When using music sound modes such as HALL or JAZZ CLUB with standard audio formats e.g., PCM, the receiver creates rear
signals from the front L and R signals. In this case, sound is output from the rear speakers, but output channel indicators for the rear
speakers do not light.

Customizing Sound Fields
By adjusting the surround parameters and the tone
characteristics of the front speakers, you can customize
the sound fields to suit your particular listening situation.
Once you customize a sound field, the changes are stored
in memory indefinitely (unless the receiver is unplugged
for about two weeks). You can change a customized
sound field any time by making new adjustments to the
parameters.
See the table on page 36 for the parameters available in
each sound field.

Position your speakers and do the procedures described
in “Multi Channel Surround Setup” starting on page 16
before you customize a sound field.

Adjusting the surround parameters
The SUR menu contains parameters that let you
customize various aspects of the current sound field. The
settings available in this menu are stored individually for
each sound field.

Start playing a program source encoded with multi
channel surround sound.

Press SUR.
The button lights up and the first parameter is
displayed.

Press the cursor buttons ( or
parameter you want to adjust.

Turn the jog dial to select the setting you want.
The setting is stored automatically.

Reverberation (REVB.)
Initial setting : midpoint
Before sound reaches our ears, it is reflected
(reverberated) many times between the left and right
walls, ceiling, and floor. In a large room, sound takes more
time to bounce from one surface to another than in a
smaller room. This parameter lets you control the spacing
of the early reflections to simulate a sonically larger (L) or
smaller (S) room.
• The reverberation can be adjusted from REVB. S. 1 ~
REVB. S. 8 (short) to REVB. L. 1 ~ REVB. L. 8 (long) in
17 steps.
• The midpoint REVB. MID designates a standard room
with no adjustment.

) to select the

Effect level (EFFECT)
Initial setting : (depends on sound mode)
This parameter lets you adjust the “presence” of the
current surround effect.

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Wall type (WALL)
Initial setting : midpoint
When sound is reflected off soft material, such as a
curtain, the high frequency elements are reduced. A hard
wall is highly reflective and does not significantly affect
the frequency response of the reflected sound. This
parameter lets you control the level of the high
frequencies to alter the sonic character of your listening
environment by simulating a softer (S) or harder (H) wall.
The midpoint designates a neutral wall (made of wood).

Customizing Sound Fields

Adjusting the level parameters
The LEVEL menu contains parameters that let you adjust
the balance and speaker volumes of each speaker. The
settings available in this menu are applied to all sound
fields.

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Start playing a program source encoded with multi
channel surround sound.

Press LEVEL.
The button lights up and the first parameter is
displayed.

Press the cursor buttons ( or
parameter you want to adjust.

Turn the jog dial to select the setting you want.
The setting is stored automatically.

) to select the

R )
*Front balance ( L
Initial setting : balance
Lets you adjust the balance between the front left and
right speakers.
• The balance can be adjusted ±8 steps.
• These settings can also be adjusted using the supplied
remote. See “Adjusting the speaker volume” (page 19).

*Rear balance ( LS RS )
Initial setting : balance
Lets you adjust the balance between the rear left and right
speakers.
• The balance can be adjusted ±8 steps.
• These settings can also be adjusted using the supplied
remote. See “Adjusting the speaker volume” (page 19).
*Rear level (REAR)
Initial setting : 0 dB
Lets you adjust level of the rear (left and right) speakers.
• The level can be adjusted in 1 dB steps from –10 dB to
+6 dB.
• These settings can also be adjusted directly using the
supplied remote. See “Adjusting the speaker volume”
(page 19).
*Center level (CTR)
Initial setting : 0 dB
Lets you adjust the level of the center speaker.
• The level can be adjusted in 1 dB steps from –10 dB to
+6 dB.

*Sub woofer level (S.W. xx)
Initial setting : 0 dB
Lets you adjust the level of the sub woofer.
• The level can be adjusted in 1 dB steps from –10 dB to
+6 dB.
* The parameters can be adjusted separately for 5.1 CH INPUT.

LFE (Low Frequency Effect) mix level (LFE ; xx)
Initial setting : 0 dB
This parameter lets you attenuate the level of the LFE
(Low Frequency Effect) channel output from the sub
woofer without affecting the level of the bass frequencies
sent to the sub woofer from the front, center or rear
channels via the bass redirection circuitry.
• The level can be adjusted in 1 dB steps from –20.0 dB to
0 dB (line level). 0 dB outputs the full LFE signal at the
mix level determined by the recording engineer.
• Selecting OFF mutes the sound of the LFE channel from
the sub woofer. However, the low frequency sounds of
the front, center, or rear speakers are output from the
sub woofer according to the settings made for each
speaker in the speaker setup (page 16).
dts LFE (Low Frequency Effect) mix level
(LFE dts xx)
Initial setting: 0 dB
This parameter lets you attenuate the level of the LFE
(Low Frequency Effect) channel output from the sub
woofer without affecting the level of the bass frequencies
sent to the sub woofer from the front, center or rear
channels via the “dts” bass redirection circuitry.
• The level can be adjusted in 1 dB steps from –20.0 dB to
+10.0 dB (line level).
• Selecting OFF mutes the sound of the LFE channel from
the sub woofer. However, the low frequency sounds of
the front, center, or rear speakers are output from the
sub woofer according to the settings made for each
speaker setup (For details, refer to “Multi Channel
Surround Setup”).
z About the level differences in the LFE MIX settings
The “dts LFE MIX” level is set to +10.0 dB and “LFE MIX” (Dolby
Digital) is set to 0 dB. This is because there is an initial difference
of 10 dB in the overall mix between the Dolby Digital and dts
LFE channel levels. Essentially, with the “dts LFE MIX” level set
to +10 dB and the “LFE MIX (Dolby Digital)” level set to 0 dB,
approximately the same amounts of LFE channel signal are
distributed to the other audio channels in the overall mix.

Dynamic range compressor (COMP. D. RANGE xx)
Initial setting : OFF
Lets you compress the dynamic range of the sound track.
This may be useful when you want to watch movies at
low volumes late at night.
• OFF reproduces the sound track with no compression.
• STD reproduces the sound track with the dynamic
range intended by the recording engineer.
• 0.1 ~ 0.9 allow you to compress the dynamic range in
small steps to achieve the sound you want.
• MAX provides a dramatic compression of the dynamic
range.

Adjusting the bass/treble
The BASS/TREBLE button lets you adjust the tone (bass
or treble) of the front speakers for optimum sound. You
can adjust the tone for each separate sound field.

Start playing a program source encoded with multi
channel surround sound.

Press BASS/TREBLE.
The button lights up and the first parameter is
displayed.

Press the cursor buttons ( or
parameter you want to adjust.

z About the Dynamic Range Compressor

This parameter allows you to compress the dynamic range of the
soundtrack based on the dynamic range information included in
the Dolby Digital signal. “STD” is standard compression, but
because many sources have only light compression, you may not
notice much difference when using 0.1~0.9.
Therefore, we recommend using the “MAX” setting. This greatly
compresses the dynamic range and allows you to view movies
late at night at low volumes. Unlike analog limiters, the levels are
predetermined and it provides a very natural compression.

Turn the jog dial to select the setting you want.
The setting is stored automatically.
You can select a tone level of -6 dB to +6 dB in 2 dB
steps.

Press TONE so that the TONE indicator lights up.

Note
Dynamic range compression does not work with DTS sources.

) to select the

The tone settings are stored separately for each sound field. Press
the TONE button to turn the TONE indicator off.

Resetting customized sound fields to the
factory settings

If the power is on, press ?/1 to turn off the power.

Hold down MODE and press ?/1.
“SUR CLR” appears in the display and all sound fields
are reset at once.

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z You can turn off the tone without erasing it

Customizing Sound Fields

Adjustable parameters for each sound field
EFFECT
LEVEL

WALL
TYPE

REVERB
TIME

FRONT
BAL.

REAR
BAL.

REAR
LEVEL

CENTER SUB WOOFER LFE
LEVEL
LEVEL
MIX

2CH

A.F.D.

NORMAL SURROUND

dts LFE
mix

CINEMA STUDIO A

CINEMA STUDIO B

CINEMA STUDIO C

V. MULTI DIMENSION

V. SEMI–M. DIMENSION

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HALL

JAZZ CLUB

LIVE HOUSE

GAME

5.1CH INPUT

D.RANGE
BASS/TREBLE
COMP.
2CH

A.F.D.

NORMAL SURROUND

CINEMA STUDIO A

CINEMA STUDIO B

CINEMA STUDIO C

V. MULTI DIMENSION

V. SEMI–M. DIMENSION

HALL

JAZZ CLUB

LIVE HOUSE

GAME

5.1CH INPUT

Receiving
Broadcasts
This chapter describes how to receive
FM or AM broadcasts and how to
preset selected stations.

You can tune in stations on this receiver in the following
ways:
Direct Tuning
You can enter a frequency of the station you want directly
by using the numeric buttons on the remote (see page 39).
Automatic Tuning
If you don’t know the frequency of the station you want,
you can let the receiver scan all available stations in your
area (see page 39).
Preset Tuning
After you have tuned in stations using Direct Tuning or
Automatic Tuning, you can preset them to the receiver
(see page 40). Then you can tune in any of the stations
directly by entering its 2-character code (see page 40). Up
to 30 FM or AM stations can be preset. The receiver will
also scan all the stations that you have preset (see page
40).

Receiving Broadcasts

Before you begin, make sure you have:
• Connected an FM and AM antenna to the receiver (see
page 5).
• Selected the appropriate speaker system (see page 23).
(STR-DE545 and STR-SE501 only)

PRESET TUNING +/–
TUNING +/–

Brief descriptions of buttons used to
receive broadcasts

FM/AM
MULTI CHANNEL DECODING

?/1
DIMMER

BASS BOOST

SHIFT

VIDEO

DVD/LD

MD/TAPE

TONE

– TUNING +

MEMORY

FM/AM

FM MODE

MUTING

BASS
BOOST

TV/SAT 5.1CH INPUT

CINEMA STUDIO
A

TUNER

AUX

LEVEL
C

SOUND FIELD

PHONES

A. F. D.

2CH

SUR

–

+
SET UP

TUNER

FM MODE
MEMORY
SHIFT

FM MODE: If “STEREO” flashes in the display and the
FM stereo reception is poor, press this button to improve
the sound. You will not be able to enjoy stereo effect but
the sound will be less distorted.
Note

AV
?/1

SLEEP

If “STEREO” does not appear at all even when the FM broadcast
is received normally, press this button to turn on the “STEREO”
indication.

?/1

SYSTEM
STANDBY

AUX
VIDEO

DVD/LD

MD/TAPE

Receiving Broadcasts

5.1CH
TV/SAT

FM/AM: Press to select the FM or AM band.

TUNER
F

MEMORY: Uses for memorizing preset stations.

ENTER

Numeric buttons

TITLE

SHIFT

SHIFT: Press to select a memory page (A, B, or C) for
presetting radio stations or tuning to preset stations.

RETURN

>10
– /– –

POSITION

SWAP

– SUB CH +

ENTER
D.TUNING

DISC

D.TUNING

TUNER: Press to select the tuner.

CH/
PRESET

)

DISPLAY

P IN P

ANT
TV/VTR

(

D.SKIP

JUMP

WIDE

TV/
VIDEO

On the remote (STR-DE445 only):
D. TUNING: Press this button to enter a frequency directly
using the numeric buttons.

SOUND FIELD
MODE
2CH/OFF

A.F.D.

EQ/TONE

BASS
BOOST

TEST
TONE

CURSOR
MODE

TUNING +/–: Press to scan all available radio stations.

ENTER

STR-DE445 only

TONE

NAME

MODE
BASS/
TREBLE

PRESET TUNING +/–: Press to scan all preset radio
stations.

MASTER VOLUME

INPUT MODE

SPEAKERS
R ON r OFF

PRESET
– TUNING +
DISPLAY

MUTING

MASTER
VOL

Numeric buttons: Press to enter a numeric value when
inputting the frequency directly, presetting radio stations,
or tuning to preset stations.

Direct Tuning

Automatic Tuning

For details on the buttons used in this section, see “Brief
descriptions of buttons used to receive broadcasts” on
page 38.

Press TUNER.
The last received station is tuned in.

Press FM/AM to select the FM or AM band.

Press D.TUNING on the remote.

Press the numeric buttons on the remote to enter
the frequency.

Press TUNING + or TUNING –.
Press the + button to scan from low to high; press the –
button to scan from high to low.
When the receiver reaches either end of the
band
Scanning is repeated in the same direction.

Example 1: FM 102.50 MHz
1

Example 2: AM 1350 kHz

The receiver stops scanning whenever a station is
received.

(You don’t have to enter the last “0” when the tuning interval
is set to 10 kHz)
1

If you’ve tuned in an AM station, adjust the
direction of the AM loop antenna for optimum
reception.

Repeat Steps 2 to 5 to receive other stations.

To continue scanning, press TUNING + or TUNING –
again.

z If you try to enter a frequency not covered by the tuning
interval
The entered value is automatically rounded up or down.
Tuning intervals for direct tuning are:
FM: 50 kHz
AM: 10 kHz (to change to 9 kHz, see page 48.)

Receiving Broadcasts

If you cannot tune in a station and the
entered numbers flash
Make sure you’ve entered the right frequency. If not,
repeat Steps 3 and 4.
If the entered numbers still flash, the frequency is not
used in your area.

Preset Tuning
For details on the buttons used in this section, see “Brief
descriptions of buttons used to receive broadcasts” on
page 38.
Before tuning to preset stations, be sure to preset them by
performing steps on “Presetting radio stations” below.

Tuning to preset stations
You can tune the preset stations either of the following
two ways.
Scanning the preset stations

Press TUNER.
The last received station is tuned in.

Press PRESET TUNING + or PRESET TUNING –
repeatedly to select the preset station you want.
Each time you press the button, the receiver tunes in
one preset station at a time, in the corresponding order
and direction as follows:

Presetting radio stations

Press TUNER.
The last received station is tuned in.

Tune in the station that you want to preset using
Direct Tuning or Automatic Tuning (page 39).

Press MEMORY.
“MEMORY” appears in the display for a few seconds.
Do Steps 4 to 6 before “MEMORY” goes out.

Receiving Broadcasts

Press SHIFT to select a memory page (A, B or C).
Each time you press SHIFT, the letter “A”, “B” or “C”
appears in the display.
Select a preset number by pressing PRESET TUNING
+ or PRESET TUNING –.
If “MEMORY” goes out before you press the preset
number, start again from Step 3.

Press MEMORY again to store the station.
If “MEMORY” goes out before you can store the
station, start again from Step 3.

Repeat Steps 2 to 6 to preset another station.

To change a preset number to another station
Do Steps 1 to 6 to preset the new station to the number.
Note
If the AC power cord is disconnected for about two weeks, all the
preset stations will be cleared from the receiver’s memory, and
you will have to preset the stations again.

nA1˜A2˜...˜A0˜B1˜B2˜...˜B0N
nC0˜...C2˜C1N

Using the preset codes

Press TUNER.
The last received station is tuned in.

Press SHIFT to select a memory page (A, B or C),
then press the preset number of the station you
want using the numeric buttons on the supplied
remote.

Other
Operations

Cursor buttons

MULTI CHANNEL DECODING

?/1
DIMMER

BASS BOOST

VIDEO

DVD/LD

MD/TAPE

TONE

SHIFT

MEMORY

FM/AM

FM MODE

MUTING

BASS
BOOST

MASTER VOLUME

INPUT MODE

SPEAKERS
R ON r OFF

PRESET
– TUNING +

– TUNING +

DISPLAY

TV/SAT 5.1CH INPUT

CINEMA STUDIO
A

TUNER

AUX

PHONES

LEVEL
C

SOUND FIELD
A. F. D.

2CH

SUR

i
+
SET UP

TONE

NAME

MODE
BASS/
TREBLE

TUNER

I
–

ENTER

SET UP
NAME
Jog dial
ENTER

Brief descriptions of buttons that appear
in this chapter
NAME button: Press to name preset stations or program
sources.
Jog dial: Use to select characters when naming preset
stations or program sources.
Cursor buttons ( / ): Use to move the cursor when
naming preset stations or program sources.
TUNER button: Press to select the tuner.

ENTER button: Press to enter the completed name of the
preset station or program source.

Other Operations

SET UP button: Press to enter the set up mode.

Naming Preset Stations and
Program Sources
You can enter a name (index name) of up to 8 characters
for preset stations and program sources. These names (for
example, “VHS”) appear in the receiver’s display when a
station or program source is selected.
Note that no more than one name can be entered for each
preset station or program source.
This function is useful for distinguishing components of
the same kind. For example, two VCRs can be specified as
“VHS” and “8MM”, respectively. It is also handy for
identifying components connected to jacks meant for
another type of component, for example, a second CD
player connected to the MD/TAPE jacks.

Recording
Your receiver makes it easy to record to and from the
components connected to it. You don’t have to connect the
playback and recording components directly to each
other: once you select a program source on the receiver,
you can record and edit as you normally would using the
controls on each component.
Before you begin, make sure you’ve connected all
components properly.
MULTI CHANNEL DECODING

?/1
DIMMER

BASS BOOST

VIDEO

DVD/LD

TV/SAT 5.1CH INPUT

CINEMA STUDIO
A

MD/TAPE
PHONES

Create an index name by using the jog dial and
cursor buttons:
Turn the jog dial to select a character, then press
to
move the cursor to the next position.
To insert a space
Turn the jog dial until a blank space appears in the
display (you can find the space character between “] ”
and “A”).
If you’ve made a mistake
Press
or
repeatedly until the character to be
changed flashes, then turn the jog dial to select the
right character.
Press ENTER.

To assign index names to other stations
Repeat Steps 2 to 5.

SHIFT

MEMORY

+
SET UP

FM/AM

FM MODE

MUTING

SUR

BASS
BOOST

TONE

NAME

MODE
ENTER

Function buttons

Playback component
(program source)

Press NAME.

2CH

I
–

Other Operations

Tune in the preset station you want to create an
index name for.
If you are not familiar with how to tune in preset
stations, see “Tuning to preset stations” on page 40.

LEVEL
C

SOUND FIELD

To name a preset station
Press TUNER.
The last station you received is tuned in.

AUX

BASS/
TREBLE

To name a program source
Select the program source (component) to be
named, then go to Step 3.

TUNER

A. F. D.

TONE

MASTER VOLUME

INPUT MODE

SPEAKERS
R ON r OFF

PRESET
– TUNING +

– TUNING +

DISPLAY

Recording component
(tape deck, MD deck,
VCR)

ç: Audio signal flow
c: Video signal flow

Recording on an audio tape or MiniDisc
You can record on a cassette tape or MiniDisc using the
receiver. Refer to the instruction manual of your cassette
deck or MD deck if you need help.

Select the component to be recorded.

Prepare the component for playing.
For example, insert a CD into the CD player.

Insert a blank tape or MD into the recording deck
and adjust the recording level, if necessary.

Start recording on the recording deck, then start
playback on the playback component.

Notes
• You cannot record a digital audio signal using a component
connected to the analog MD/TAPE REC OUT jacks.
• Sound adjustments do not affect the signal output from the
MD/TAPE REC OUT jacks.

Using the Sleep Timer
Recording on a video tape
You can record from a TV, or an LD player using the
receiver. You can also add audio from a variety of audio
sources when editing a video tape. See your LD player’s
instruction manual if you need help.

Select the program source to be recorded.

Prepare the component for playing.
For example, insert the laser disc you want to record
into the LD player.

Insert a blank video tape into the VCR for
recording.

Start recording on the recording VCR, then start
playing the laser disc you want to record.

z You can record the sound from any audio source onto a
video tape while recording from a laser disc

You can set the receiver to turn off automatically at a
specified time.
Press SLEEP on the remote while the power is on.
Each time you press SLEEP, the time changes as shown
below.
n 2:00:00 n 1:30:00n 1:00:00 n 0:30:00 n OFF

The display dims after you have specified the time.

z You can freely specify the time
First, press SLEEP on the remote, then specify the time you want
using the jog dial on the receiver. The sleep time changes in 1
minute intervals. You can specify up to 5 hours.

z You can check the time remaining before the receiver turns
off
Press SLEEP on the remote. The remaining time appears in the
display.

Locate the point where you want to start recording from another
audio source, select the program source, then start playback. The
audio from that source will be recorded onto the audio track of
the video tape instead of the audio from the original medium.

Other Operations

To resume audio recording from the original medium, select the
video source again.

Note
Please be sure to make both digital and analog connections to the
DVD/LD inputs. Analog recording is not possible if you only
make digital connections.

Adjustment Using the SET
UP Button
The SET UP button allows you to make the following
adjustments.

Selecting the 5.1CH video input
This parameter lets you specify the video input to be used
with the audio signals from the 5.1CH INPUT jack. The
5.1 CH video input is set to DVD/LD by default.

Press SET UP.

Press the cursor buttons (
“5.1 V. IN”.

Turn the jog dial to select the video input you
want.

Other Operations

) to select

Additional
Information

Troubleshooting
If you experience any of the following difficulties while
using the receiver, use this troubleshooting guide to help
you remedy the problem. Also, see “Checking the
connections” on page 20 to verify that the connections are
correct. Should any problem persist, consult your nearest
Sony dealer.
There’s no sound or only a very low-level sound
is heard.
, Check that the speakers and components are
connected securely.
, Make sure that you’ve selected the correct
component on the receiver.
, Make sure that you’ve set the SPEAKERS selector
correctly (see page 23). (STR-DE545 and STR-SE501
only)
, Press MUTING on the remote if the MUTING
indicator is lit.
, The protective device on the receiver has been
activated because of a short circuit. Turn off the
receiver, eliminate the short-circuit problem and
turn on the power again.
The left and right sounds are unbalanced or
reversed.
, Check that the speakers and components are
connected correctly and securely.
, Adjust front balance parameter in the LEVEL
menu.

No sound is heard from the center speaker.
, Make sure the sound field function is on (press
SOUND FIELD – MODE).
, Select a sound field containing the word “cinema”
or “virtual” (see pages 28 – 30).
, Adjust the speaker volume (see page 19).
, Make sure the center speaker size parameter is set
to either SMALL or LARGE (see page 17).

Additional Information

Severe hum or noise is heard.
, Check that the speakers and components are
connected securely.
, Check that the connecting cords are away from a
transformer or motor, and at least 10 feet (3 meters)
away from a TV set or fluorescent light.
, Move your TV away from the audio components.
, The plugs and jacks are dirty. Wipe them with a
cloth slightly moistened with alcohol.

Troubleshooting

No sound or only a very low-level sound is heard
from the rear speakers.
, Make sure the sound field function is on (press
SOUND FIELD – MODE).
, Select a sound field containing the word “cinema”
or “virtual” (see pages 28–30).
, Adjust the speaker volume (see page 19).
, Make sure the rear speaker size parameter is set to
either SMALL or LARGE (see page 17).
No sound is heard from the sub woofer.
, Make sure the sub woofer is set to ON (see page
18).
Recording cannot be done.
, Check that the components are connected correctly.
, Select the source component with a FUNCTION
button.
, When recording from a digital component, make
sure the input mode is set to ANALOG (see page
23) before recording with a component connected
to the analog MD/TAPE terminals.

Additional Information

Radio stations cannot be tuned in.
, Check that the antennas are connected securely.
Adjust the antennas and connect an external
antenna if necessary.
, The signal strength of the stations is too weak
(when tuning in with automatic tuning). Use direct
tuning.
, Make sure you set the tuning interval correctly
(when tuning in AM stations with direct tuning)
(see pages 39 and 48).
, No stations have been preset or the preset stations
have been cleared (when tuning by scanning preset
stations). Preset the stations (see page 40).
, Press DISPLAY so that the frequency appears in
the display.

The surround effect cannot be obtained.
, Make sure the sound field function is on (press
SOUND FIELD – MODE).
, Make sure that the SPEAKERS selector is set to A
or B (not A+B) if you connected two sets of front
speakers (STR-DE545 and STR-SE501 only).
“PCM--kHz” appears on the display.
, The sampling frequency is more than 48 kHz.
Change the DVD setting to 48 kHz.
Nothing appears on the display.
, When the display turns off immediately after the
receiver is turned on, press DIMMER to change the
display mode.
No picture or an unclear picture appears on the
TV screen or monitor.
, Select the appropriate function on the receiver.
, Set your TV to the appropriate input mode.
, Move your TV away from the audio components.
The remote does not function.
, Point the remote at the remote sensor g on the
receiver.
, Remove any obstacles in the path between the
remote and the receiver.
, Replace both batteries in the remote with new
ones, if they are weak.
, Make sure you select the correct function on the
remote.
, If the remote is set to operate the TV only, use the
remote to select a source or component other than
TV before operating the receiver or other
component.

Reference sections for clearing the
receiver’s memory
To clear

See

All memorized settings

page 15

Customized sound fields

page 35

Specifications
AUDIO POWER
SPECIFICATIONS

POWER OUTPUT AND
TOTAL HARMONIC
DISTORTION:
With 8 ohm loads, both
channels driven, from 20 20,000 Hz; rated 100a)
watts per channel
minimum RMS power,
with no more than 0.09%
total harmonic distortion
from 250 milliwatts to
rated output (USA model
only).
STR-DE445:
a) 80 watts

Frequency response
CD, MD/TAPE, DVD/
LD, TV/SAT,
VIDEO, AUX:
10 Hz - 50 kHz +0.5/
–2 dB (with sound
field, tone, and bass
boost bypassed)
Inputs (Analog)
5.1 CH INPUT, CD,
DVD/LD, MD/
TAPE, TV/SAT,
VIDEO, AUX:
Sensitivity: 250 mV
Impedance: 50
kilohms
S/Nb): 96 dB (A, 250
mVc))
b) Input short.
c) Weighted network, input level.

Outputs

MD/TAPE, (REC OUT);
VIDEO (AUDIO
OUT):
Voltage: 250 mV,
Impedance: 10
kilohms
SUB WOOFER:
Voltage: 2 V
Impedance: 1
kilohms
PHONES:
Accepts low- and
high-impedance
headphones

BASS BOOST

+6 dB at 70 Hz

TONE

±6 dB at 100 Hz and
10 kHz

Sampling Frequency
48 kHz

Amplifier section
Rated Power Output at Stereo mode
(8 ohms 20 Hz - 20 kHz,
THD 0.09%)
STR-DE545/SE501
100 W + 100 W

Reference Power Output
(8 ohms at 1 kHz, THD
0.7%)
STR-DE545/SE501:
Front: 100 W + 100 W
Center: 100 W
Rear: 100 W + 100 W

DVD/LD (coaxial):
Sensitivity: –
Impedance: 75 ohms
S/N: 100 dB (A, 20
kHz LPF)
DVD/LD, TV/SAT*
(Optical):
Sensitivity: –
Impedance: –
S/N: 100 dB (A, 20
kHz LPF)

Additional Information

STR-DE445:
80 W + 80 W

Inputs (Digital)

*) STR-DE545 and STR-SE501 only.

STR-DE445:
Front: 80 W + 80 W
Center: 80 W
Rear: 80 W + 80 W

Specifications

FM tuner section
Tuning range 87.5 - 108.0 MHz
Antenna terminals
75 ohms, unbalanced
Sensitivity

Mono: 18.3 dBf,
2.2 µV/75 ohms
Stereo: 38.3 dBf
22.5 µV/75 ohms

AM tuner section
Tuning range With 10-kHz tuning
scale:
530 - 1710 kHzd)
With 9-kHz tuning
scale:
531 - 1710 kHzd)
Antenna

Usable sensitivity
50 dB/m (at 1,000 kHz
or 999 kHz)

S/N

Harmonic distortion at 1 kHz
Mono: 0.3%
Stereo: 0.5%
45 dB at 1 kHz

Frequency response
30 Hz - 15 kHz +0.5/–2
dB
Selectivity

60 dB at 400 kHz

54 dB (at 50 mV/m)

Harmonic distortion
0.5 % (50 mV/m, 400
kHz)
Selectivity

Separation

System

Loop antenna

Usable sensitivity
11.2 dBf, 1 µV/75 ohms
Mono: 76 dB
Stereo: 70 dB

General

At 9 kHz: 35 dB
At 10 kHz: 40 dB

Additional Information

d) You can change the AM tuning interval to 9
kHz. After tuning in any AM station, turn
off the receiver. Hold down the TUNING +
button and press the ?/1 button. All preset
stations will be erased when you change the
tuning interval. To reset the scale to 10 kHz,
repeat the procedure.

Tuner section:
PLL quartz-locked
digital synthesizer
system
Preamplifier section:
Low-noise NF type
equalizer
Power amplifier
section:
Pure-complementary
SEPP

Power requirements
120 V AC, 60 Hz
Power consumption
STR-DE545/SE501:
190 W
STR-DE445: 185 W
AC outlets (STR-DE545 and STR-SE501
only)
1 switched, total
120 W/1A Max
Dimensions

430 × 303 × 157 mm
(17 × 12 × 61/4 in.)
including projecting
parts and controls

Mass (Approx.)

Video section
Inputs

Video: 1 Vp-p 75 ohms
S-video*:
Y: 1 Vp-p 75 ohms
C: 0.286 Vp-p 75 ohms

Outputs

Video: 1 Vp-p 75 ohms
S-video*:
Y: 1 Vp-p 75 ohms
C: 0.286 Vp-p 75 ohms

* STR-DE545 and STR-SE501 only.

STR-DE545: 7.9 kg
(17 lbs. 7 oz.)
STR-DE445: 7.7 kg
(16 lbs. 16 oz.)
STR-SE501: 8.2 kg
(18 lbs. 2 oz.)
Supplied accessories
See page 4.
Design and specifications are subject
to change without notice.

Glossary
Surround sound
Sound that consists of three elements:
direct sound, early reflected sound
(early reflections) and reverberative
sound (reverberation). The acoustics
of the surrounding space affect the
way these three sound elements are
heard. Surround sound combines
these sound elements in such a way
that you actually can sense the size of
the venue, as well as its type.
• Types of sound
Early reflections

Reverberation

Direct sound

Dolby Digital (AC-3)
This sound format for movie theaters
is more advanced than Dolby Pro
Logic Surround. In this format, the
rear speakers output stereo sound
with an expanded frequency range
and a sub woofer channel for deep
bass is independently provided. This
format is also called “5.1” because the
sub woofer channel is counted as 0.1
channel (since it functions only when
a deep bass effect is needed). All six
channels in this format are recorded
separately to realize superior channel
separation. Furthermore, since all the
signals are processed digitally, less
signal degradation occurs. The name
“AC-3” comes from the fact that it is
the third audio coding method to be
developed by the Dolby Laboratories
Licensing Corporation.

• Transition of sound from rear speakers
Direct sound

Level

Early
reflections

Time

Additional Information

Early reflection time

Reverberation

Digital Cinema Sound
This is the generic name of the
surround sound produced by digital
signal processing technology
developed by Sony. Unlike previous
surround sound fields mainly
directed at the reproduction of music,
Digital Cinema Sound is designed
specifically for the enjoyment of
movies.

Dolby Pro Logic Surround
As one method of decoding Dolby
Surround, Dolby Pro Logic Surround
produces four channels from twochannel sound. Compared with the
former Dolby Surround system,
Dolby Pro Logic Surround reproduces
left-to-right panning more naturally
and localizes sounds more precisely.
To take full advantage of Dolby Pro
Logic Surround, you should have one
pair of rear speakers and a center
speaker. The rear speakers output
monaural sound.

Settings Using SUR, LEVEL, BASS/TREBLE, and SET UP
buttons
You can make various settings using the LEVEL, SUR, BASS/TREBLE, SET UP buttons, cursor buttons and jog dial. The
table below shows each of the settings that these buttons can make.
Press and light

Press

SUR button

LEVEL button

BASS/TREBLE button

*SET UP

Turn jog dial to select

See page

EFFECT LEVEL

depends on sound mode (in 16 steps)

WALL TYPE

between –8 to +8 (in 1 increment steps)

REVERBERATION TIME

–8 to +8 (in 1 increment steps)

FRONT BALANCE

between –8 to +8 (in 1 increment steps)

REAR BALANCE

between –8 to +8 (in 1 increment steps)

REAR LEVEL

between –10 dB to +6 dB (in 1 dB steps)

CENTER LEVEL

between –10 dB to +6 dB (in 1 dB steps)

SUB WOOFER LEVEL

between –10 dB to +6 dB (in 1 dB steps)

LFE MIX LEVEL

OFF, or –20 dB to 0 dB (in 1 dB steps)

dts LFE MIX LEVEL

OFF, or –20 dB to +10 dB (in 1 dB steps)

DYNAMIC RANGE COMP

OFF, 0.1 to 0.9 (in 0.1 dB steps), STD, or MAX

BASS

between –6 dB to +6 dB (2 dB step)

TREBLE

between –6 dB to +6 dB (2 dB step)

L
C

to select

(FRONT)

LARGE or SMALL

(CENTER)

LARGE, SMALL, or NO

(REAR)

LARGE, SMALL, or NO

LS RS

Additional Information

REAR PL.

PL. SIDE or PL. BEHD.

REAR HGT.

HGT. LOW or HGT. HIGH

SUB WOOFER

S.W. YES or S.W. NO

(FRONT) XX.X FEET

(CENTER) XX.X FEET

LS RS

(REAR) XX.X FEET

5.1 V.IN [XXX]

between 3 feet (1.0 meters) and 40 feet (12.0
meters) (in 1 foot (0.1 meter) steps)
between FRONT and 5 feet (1.5 meters) (in 1 foot
(0.1 meter) steps)
between FRONT and 15 feet (4.5 meters) (in 1
foot (0.1 meter) steps)
V-TV/SAT, V-DVD/LD, V-VIDEO

* When you press the SET UP button, you can select NORM. SP (for normal speakers) or MICRO SP (for Micro Satellite speakers).
(page 16)

Remote Button Description (STR-DE445 only)
You can use the remote to operate the components in your system. The tables below show the settings of each button.
Remote Button

Operations

Function

Remote Button

Operations

Function

SLEEP

Receiver

Activates the sleep
function and the
duration which the
receiver turns off
automatically.

SHIFT

Receiver

Press repeatedly to select
a memory page for
presetting radio stations
or tuning to preset
stations.

AV ?/1

TV/VCR/
CD player/
DVD player/
MD deck/
VCD player/
LD player/
DAT deck

Turns the audio and
video components on or
off.

-/--

Selects the channel
entry mode, either
one or two digit.

D.TUNING

Receiver

Tuner station direct keyin mode.

./>

?/1

Receiver

Turns the receiver on or
off.

VIDEO

Receiver

To watch video tapes.

DVD/LD

Receiver

To watch DVD or laser
disc.

CD player/
Skips tracks.
MD deck/
DVD player/
LD player/
VCD player/
Tape deck/VCR/
DAT deck

TV/SAT

Receiver

To watch TV programs or
satellite receiver.

m/M

CD player/
DVD player/
VCD player

MD/TAPE

Receiver

To listen Minidisc
or audio tape.

Receiver

To listen to compact disc.

TUNER

Receiver

To listen to radio
programs.

Tape deck

Starts play on the
reverse side.

AUX

Receiver

To listen to an audio
equipment.

Starts play.

5.1CH

Receiver

To watch DVD player or
Dolby Digital.

0-9

Receiver

Use with “SHIFT” button
to select tuner preset
station numeric input
during DIRECT
TUNING or MEMORY
mode.

CD player/
MD deck/Tape
deck/VCR/
DVD player/
VCD player/
LD player/
DAT deck

Pauses play or record.
(Also starts recording
with components in
record standby.)

CD player/
MD deck/Tape
deck/VCR/
DVD player/
VCD player/
LD player/
DAT deck

Stops play.

POSITION*

Changes the position of
the small picture.

SWAP*

Swaps the small and the
large picture.

DISC

CD player

Select discs (Mega
storage CD player only).

Selects track numbers.
0 selects track 10.

TV/VCR/SAT

Selects channel numbers.

>10

CD player/
MD deck/
Tape deck/
LD player/
VCD player

Selects tracks numbers
over 10.

ENTER

TV/VCR/SAT/
Tape deck/
LD player/
VCD player/
MD deck/
DAT deck

After selectig a channel,
disc or track using the
numeric buttons, press
to enter the value.

MD deck/
Fastforwards or rewinds.
Tape deck/VCR/
LD player/
DAT deck

* Only for Sony TVs with the picture-in-picture function.

Additional Information

CD player/
MD deck/
VCD player/
LD player/
DAT deck

Searches tracks
(forward or backward).

Remote Button Description (STR-DE445 only)

Remote Button

Operations

Function

Remote Button

Operations

Function

SUB CH +/–*

Selects preset channels
for the small picture.

RETURN

DVD

Returns to the previous
menu or exits the menu.

CH PRESET
+/–

Receiver

Scans and selects preset
stations.

TITLE

DVD

Displays DVD title.

TV/VCR/SAT

Selects preset channels.

TV/VCR/
LD player/
DVD player/
VCD player

Selects information
displayed on the TV
screen.

P IN P*

Activates the picture-inpicture function.

JUMP

Toggles between the
previous and the current
channels.

DISPLAY

WIDE

Selects the wide picture
mode.

D. SKIP

CD player

Skips discs (CD player
with multi-disc changer
only).

ANT TV/VTR

VCR

Selects output signal
from the aerial terminal:
TV signal or VCR
program.

* Only for Sony TVs with the picture-in-picture function.

Note
Some Sony equipments cannot be controlled by this remote as
shown in the table above.

Changing the factory setting of a function
button
If the factory settings of the FUNCTION buttons don’t
match your system components, you can change them.
For example, if you have two CD players and you don’t
have a tape deck or an MD recorder, you can assign the
MD/TAPE button to your second CD player.
Note that the settings of the TUNER button cannot be
changed.
AV ?/1
AV
?/1

SLEEP

TV/VIDEO

TV/VCR

Selects input signal: TV
input or video input.

A. F. D.

Receiver

Auto Format Decoding.

Additional Information

2CH/OFF

Receiver

Turns off sound field.

MODE

Receiver

Selects sound field mode.

EQ/TONE

Receiver

Turns the tone effect on
or off.

BASS BOOST

Receiver

Reinforces bass in front
speakers.

MUTING
TEST TONE
CURSOR MODE

Receiver
Receiver
Receiver

Mutes the sound from
the receiver.
Press to output test tone.
Press this button
repeatedly to select one
of the three cursor
modes: LEVEL,
SURROUND and BASS/
TREBLE.

MASTER VOL
+/–

Receiver

Adjusts the master
volume of the receiver.

Receiver

Selects a menu item.

MENU +/–

Receiver

Makes adjustment or
change the setting.

DVD

Displays DVD menu.

F/f/G/g

DVD

Selects a menu item.

ENTER

DVD

Enters the selection.

?/1

?/1
SYSTEM
STANDBY

AUX
VIDEO

DVD/LD

MD/TAPE

5.1CH
TV/SAT

Function buttons
MENU

4
7

TUNER
F

>10

Numeric buttons

TITLE

SHIFT

ENTER

9
RETURN

>10
– /– –

POSITION

SWAP

– SUB CH +

ENTER
D.TUNING

ENTER

DISC
CH/
PRESET

)

DISPLAY

P IN P

ANT
TV/VTR

(

D.SKIP

JUMP

WIDE

TV/
VIDEO

p
SOUND FIELD
MODE
2CH/OFF

A.F.D.

EQ/TONE

BASS
BOOST

TEST
TONE

CURSOR
MODE

MUTING

MASTER
VOL

MASTER VOL –

Hold down the Function button whose function you
want to change (for example, MD/TAPE).

Press the corresponding button of the component
you want to assign to the Function button (for
example, 1 - CD player).

The following buttons are assigned to select the functions:
To operate

Press

CD player

DAT deck

MD deck

Tape deck A

Tape deck B

LD player

VCR (remote control mode VTR 1*)

VCR (remote control mode VTR 2*)

VCR (remote control mode VTR 3*)

DSS (Digital Satellite Receiver)
DVD
VCD player

>10
ENTER
.

Additional Information

* Sony VCRs are operated with a VTR 1, 2 or 3 setting.
These correspond to Beta, 8mm and VHS respectively.

Now you can use the MD/TAPE button to control a
second CD player.
To change the AUX function to another function
Hold down SLEEP and press the corresponding button of the
component you want to assign it to.

To change the 5.1 CH function to another function
Hold down AV ?/1 and press the corresponding button of the
component you want to assign it to.

To reset a button to its factory setting
Repeat the above procedure.

To reset all the function buttons to their factory setting
Press ?/1, AV ?/1 and MASTER VOL – at the same time.

Index
A
AC-3. See Dolby Digital (AC-3)
Adjusting
brightness of the display 24
speaker volumes 19
surround parameters 34
Automatic tuning 39

Indexing. See Naming

L, M
Labeling. See Naming

N, O
Naming
preset stations 42
program sources 42

B
Basic receiver operations
22–26
Batteries 4

P, Q
Parameter 34, 36
Preset stations
how to preset 40
how to tune 40
Preset tuning 40

C
Changing
display 24
effect level 33
Checking the connections 20
Clearing receiver’s memory 15
Connecting. See Hookups
CONTROL A1
10, 11
Customizing sound fields 33

Demonstration mode 3
Digital Cinema Sound 49
Direct tuning 39
Dolby Digital (AC-3) 49
Dolby Pro Logic Surround 49
Dubbing. See Recording

E, F, G
Editing. See Recording
Effect level 33

H
Hookups
5.1CH Input 9
AC power cord 11
antennas 5
audio components 6
digital components 8
CONTROL A1
11
speaker system 13
video components 7

T
Test tone 19
Troubleshooting 45
Tuning
automatically 39
directly 39
preset stations 40

U, V, W, X, Y, Z

R
Receiving broadcasts
automatically 39
directly 39
preset stations 40
Recording
on an audio tape or MD 42
on a video tape 43

Speakers
adjusting speaker volume 19
connection 13
front speakers (A/B) 23
impedance 14
placement 16
Supplied accessories 4
Surround sound 16–20, 27–36,
49

I, J, K

S
Scanning
preset stations. See Preset
tuning
radio stations. See Automatic
tuning
Selecting
component 22
front speaker system 23
sound field 28
Sleep timer 43
Sound field
adjustable parameters 34
customizing 33
pre-programmed 28–30
resetting 35
selecting 28

Unpacking 4

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