Sony STR-DE945 Operating Instructions
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4-229-126-12(1) FM Stereo FM-AM Receiver Operating Instructions STR-DE945 STR-DE845 © 2000 Sony Corporation - Sony STR-DE945 | Operating Instructions - Page 2
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 - Sony STR-DE945 | Operating Instructions - Page 3
Speaker System Hookup 16 Performing Initial Setup Operations 18 Multi Channel Surround Setup 19 Before You Use Your Receiver 23 Location of Parts and Basic Operations 26 Front Panel Parts Description 26 Enjoying Surround Sound 31 Selecting a Sound Field 32 Understanding the Multi-Channel Surround - Sony STR-DE945 | Operating Instructions - Page 4
with the remote: • FM wire antenna (1) • AM loop antenna (1) • LR6 (size-AA) alkaline batteries (3) Models of area code U, CA only • Audio/video/control S connecting cord (1) • Control S connecting cord (1) STR-DE945 only • Remote commander RM-LJ304 (remote) (1) STR-DE845 only • Remote commander RM - Sony STR-DE945 | Operating Instructions - Page 5
of area code U,CA only) The supplied FM wire antenna must be connected to the supplied FM antenna adaptor. FM COAXIAL 75Ω 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 - Sony STR-DE945 | Operating Instructions - Page 6
to match the color-coded pins to the appropriate jacks on the components. White (L) White (L) Red (R) Red (R) ANTENNA AM y COAXIAL FM 75Ω FRONT REAR L CENTER MD/DAT OUT OPTICAL hookups If your turntable has a ground wire, connect it to the U SIGNAL GND terminal on the receiver. 6 - Sony STR-DE945 | Operating Instructions - Page 7
to match the color-coded pins to the appropriate jacks on the components. White (L) White (L) Red (R) Red (R) ANTENNA AM y COAXIAL FM 75Ω FRONT REAR L CENTER MD/TAPE OUT OPTICAL component hookups If your turntable has a ground wire, connect it to the U SIGNAL GND terminal on the receiver. 7 - Sony STR-DE945 | Operating Instructions - Page 8
-DE945 only) 1) For STR-DE945, you can display the SURROUND, LEVEL, EQUALIZER parameters by pressing the ON SCREEN button on the remote. 8 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 - Sony STR-DE945 | Operating Instructions - Page 9
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 - Sony STR-DE945 | Operating Instructions - Page 10
SPEAKERS A R L ++ + R L R L - - - - R L FRONT IMPEDANCE USE 4 - 16Ω REAR CENTER 8 - 16Ω y SIGNAL GND MONITOR VIDEO IN VIDEO IN VIDEO OUT VIDEO IN VIDEO OUT VIDEO IN CONTROL make a digital recording of a digital multi channel surround signal. • To make a digital recording from - Sony STR-DE945 | Operating Instructions - Page 11
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. DVD player - Sony STR-DE945 | Operating Instructions - Page 12
* The configuration, shape, and number of AC outlets on the rear panel varies according to the model and country to which the receiver is shipped. ** Models of area code U, CA only. Example of a sub room hookup using the 2ND AUDIO OUT jacks (STR-DE945 only) You can use the 2ND AUDIO OUT jacks to - Sony STR-DE945 | Operating Instructions - Page 13
SLINK jack on the respective component. Refer to the operating instructions supplied with your TV, satellite tuner, monitor, VCR, etc., for details. The following illustration is an example of S-LINK CONTROL S hookups between the receiver, a TV, a VCR, and a DVD player. When your TV is connected - Sony STR-DE945 | Operating Instructions - Page 14
of this receiver to a wall outlet: • Connect the speaker system to the receiver (see page 16). • Turn the MASTER VOLUME control to the 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 - Sony STR-DE945 | Operating Instructions - Page 15
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. SET UP Cursor buttons SPEAKERS OFF A B A+B PHONES MULTI CHANNEL DECODING DIMMER DISPLAY INPUT MODE 5.1CH INPUT - VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 VIDEO - Sony STR-DE945 | Operating Instructions - Page 16
(-) Monaural audio cord (not supplied) One for an active sub woofer Black (-) } Black FRONT SPEAKERS B }] Front speaker (L) }] Center speaker IMPEDANCE SELECTOR ANTENNA AM y COAXIAL FM 75Ω FRONT REAR L CENTER MD/DAT OUT OPTICAL MD/DAT IN TV/SAT IN DVD/LD IN COAX DVD/LD IN R SUB - Sony STR-DE945 | Operating Instructions - Page 17
cord is touching another speaker terminal. Speaker impedance To enjoy multi channel surround, connect front, center, and rear speakers with a nominal impedance of 8 ohms or higher, and set the speaker IMPEDANCE SELECTOR to "8Ω." Check the instruction manual supplied with your speakers if you're not - Sony STR-DE945 | Operating Instructions - Page 18
other components will turn on or off automatically via the CONTROL A1 control system (page 50). • STR-DE945 only: - 2 way remote control system operation (page 50). - Selecting the color of the on-screen display (page 51). Demonstration Mode The demonstration will activate the first time you turn on - Sony STR-DE945 | Operating Instructions - Page 19
and Setting Up the Speaker System Multi Channel Surround Setup 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 - Sony STR-DE945 | Operating Instructions - Page 20
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 *1~*3 correspond to the following Dolby Pro Logic modes - Sony STR-DE945 | Operating Instructions - Page 21
setting only effects the surround modes in the "VIRTUAL" sound fields. B B 60 A A 30 * These parameters are not available when "Rear speaker size (REAR)" is set to "NO". z About the rear speaker position (SIDE, MIDDLE, and BEHIND) This setting is designed specifically for implementation of - Sony STR-DE945 | Operating Instructions - Page 22
of the center speaker, press the LEVEL CENTER +/- buttons on the remote. • To adjust the volume level of the rear speakers, press the LEVEL REAR +/- buttons on the remote. 4 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 - Sony STR-DE945 | Operating Instructions - Page 23
test tone is output, the receiver switches to the LEVEL menu automatically), we recommend you follow the procedure described above and adjust the speaker levels from your listening position using the remote control. Before You Use Your Receiver Before turning on the receiver Make sure that you have - Sony STR-DE945 | Operating Instructions - Page 24
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 53. 24 - Sony STR-DE945 | Operating Instructions - Page 25
Hooking Up and Setting Up the Speaker System 25 - Sony STR-DE945 | Operating Instructions - Page 26
Parts Description 1 ?/1 switch Press to turn the receiver on and off. • Before you turn on the receiver, make sure that you have turned the MASTER VOLUME control to the leftmost position to avoid damaging your speakers TAPE (STR-DE945) MD/TAPE (STR-DE845) MD or DAT deck MD/DAT (STR-DE945 only - Sony STR-DE945 | Operating Instructions - Page 27
(STR-DE945 only) (STR-DE845 only) 1 2 34 4 5 SPEAKERS OFF A B A+B PHONES MULTI CHANNEL DECODING DIMMER DISPLAY INPUT MODE 5.1CH INPUT 5.1CH VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 VIDEO 3 DVD/LD TV/SAT INPUT CINEMA STUDIO EX. - LEVEL A B C TAPE MD/DAT CD TUNER PHONO SOUND FIELD SUR A.F.D. 2CH MODE EQ - Sony STR-DE945 | Operating Instructions - Page 28
Front Panel Parts Description 8 9 0 qa qs qd qf SPEAKERS OFF A B A+B PHONES MULTI CHANNEL DECODING DIMMER DISPLAY INPUT MODE 5.1CH INPUT - VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 VIDEO 3 DVD/LD TV/SAT CINEMA STUDIO EX. LEVEL A B C TAPE MD/DAT CD TUNER PHONO SOUND FIELD SUR A.F.D. 2CH MODE EQ EQUALIZER - Sony STR-DE945 | Operating Instructions - Page 29
/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 quality improves. qf 2ND AUDIO button (STR-DE945 only) Press repeatedly to select 2 channel (stereo) audio - Sony STR-DE945 | Operating Instructions - Page 30
* Specify the front, center, and rear speaker bass crossover frequency (page 22). 5.1CH video input Specify the video input to be used with the audio signals from the 5.1CH INPUT jacks (page 11). Auto Function Specify whether or not Sony components connected via Control A1 cords will turn - Sony STR-DE945 | Operating Instructions - Page 31
multi channel surround when playing back software encoded with Dolby Digital or DTS. 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 - Sony STR-DE945 | Operating Instructions - Page 32
Enjoying Surround Sound SOUND FIELD buttons Cursor buttons LEVEL SPEAKERS OFF A B A+B PHONES MULTI CHANNEL DECODING DIMMER DISPLAY INPUT MODE 5.1CH INPUT - VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 VIDEO 3 DVD/LD TV/SAT CINEMA STUDIO EX. LEVEL A B C TAPE MD/DAT CD TUNER PHONO SOUND FIELD SUR A.F.D. 2CH MODE - Sony STR-DE945 | Operating Instructions - Page 33
2 channel audio signals, is decoded with Dolby Pro Logic to create surround effects. Reproduces the sound characteristics of the Sony Pictures Entertainment "Cary Grant Theater" cinema production studio using the 3D sound imaging of V. MULTI DIMENSION (page 34) to create 5 sets of virtual speakers - Sony STR-DE945 | Operating Instructions - Page 34
) Uses 3D sound imaging to create virtual rear speakers from the sound of the front speakers without using actual rear speakers. This mode creates 5 sets of virtual speakers surrounding the listener at a 30° angle of elevation. 1) "VIRTUAL" sound field: Sound field with virtual speakers. LS LS - Sony STR-DE945 | Operating Instructions - Page 35
any sound coming directly from the rear speakers. 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, DTS, Dolby Pro Logic, or standard 2 channel stereo) and - Sony STR-DE945 | Operating Instructions - Page 36
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 to indicate the speakers used to playback the channels. See the next page for - Sony STR-DE945 | Operating Instructions - Page 37
dts [2/1] DOLBY DIGITAL [3/1] dts [3/1] DOLBY DIGITAL [2/2] dts [2/2] DOLBY DIGITAL [3/2] dts [3/2] DOLBY DIGITAL [2/0] Source Sound and Output Channel Display All speakers present a DIGITAL C Rear speakers absent a DIGITAL C Center speaker absent a DIGITAL C Rear/center speakers absent - Sony STR-DE945 | Operating Instructions - Page 38
surround parameters and the equalization of the front, rear and center speakers, you can customize the sound fields to suit your particular listening situation. Once you customize a sound field, the changes are stored in the memory indefinitely (unless the receiver In a movie theater, sound seems to - Sony STR-DE945 | Operating Instructions - Page 39
the bass frequencies sent to the sub woofer from the front, center or rear channels via the Dolby Digital (AC-3) bass redirection circuitry. • The level can be 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 - Sony STR-DE945 | Operating Instructions - Page 40
soundtrack based on the dynamic range information included in the Dolby Digital signal. "STD" is standard compression, but because rear and center speakers. The equalizer settings are stored individually for each sound field. 1 Start playing a program source encoded with multi channel surround sound - Sony STR-DE945 | Operating Instructions - Page 41
the power. 2 Hold down MODE and press ?/1. "S.F Initialize" appears in the display and all sound fields are reset at once. Adjustable parameters for each sound field < SUR > EFFECT WALL REVERBSCREEN VIRTUAL LEVEL TYPE TIME DEPTH SPEAKER 2CH A.F.D. NORMAL SURROUND CINEMA STUDIO EX. A z zz - Sony STR-DE945 | Operating Instructions - Page 42
Surround Sound Customizing Sound Fields Adjustable parameters for each sound field (continued) < LEVEL >< EQ > FRONT REAR REAR CENTER WOOFER (dts) LFE D.RANGE FRONT CENTER REAR x z z z HEADPHONE THEATER x x V. MULTI DIMENSION x x x x x x x z z z V. MULTI REAR x x x x x - Sony STR-DE945 | Operating Instructions - Page 43
page 45). Then you can tune in any of the stations directly by entering its 2-character code using the supplied remote (see page 46). Up to 30 FM or AM stations can be preset. The receiver will also scan all the stations that you have preset (see page 46). Before you begin, make sure - Sony STR-DE945 | Operating Instructions - Page 44
operations. For details on the buttons used in this section, see the operating instructions for the supplied remote. 1 Press TUNER to light the button up. The last received station is tuned in. 2 Press FM/AM to select the FM or AM band. 3 Press D. TUNING. 4 Press the numeric buttons to enter the - Sony STR-DE945 | Operating Instructions - Page 45
on the buttons used in this section, see "Brief descriptions of buttons used to receive broadcasts" on page 44. 1 Press TUNER to light the button up. The last received station is tuned in. 2 Press FM/AM to select the FM or AM band. 3 Press TUNING + or TUNING -. Press the + button to scan from low - Sony STR-DE945 | Operating Instructions - Page 46
B0N nC0˜...C2˜C1N Using the preset codes Use the supplied remote to perform the following operations. For details on the buttons used in this section, see the operating instructions for the supplied remote. 1 Press TUNER to light the button up. The last received station is tuned in. 2 Select the - Sony STR-DE945 | Operating Instructions - Page 47
Operations Cursor buttons SET UP SPEAKERS OFF A B A+B PHONES MULTI CHANNEL DECODING DIMMER DISPLAY INPUT MODE 5.1CH INPUT - VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 VIDEO 3 DVD/LD TV/SAT CINEMA STUDIO EX. LEVEL A B C TAPE MD/DAT CD TUNER PHONO SOUND FIELD SUR A.F.D. 2CH MODE EQ EQUALIZER BASS BOOST MASTER - Sony STR-DE945 | Operating Instructions - Page 48
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. SPEAKERS OFF A B A+B PHONES MULTI CHANNEL DECODING DIMMER DISPLAY INPUT MODE 5.1CH INPUT - VIDEO 1 VIDEO - Sony STR-DE945 | Operating Instructions - Page 49
receiver. You can also add audio from a variety of audio sources when editing a video tape. See your VCR or LD player's instruction manual to record. z You can record the sound from any audio source onto a video tape on the remote, then specify the time you want using the jog dial on the receiver. The - Sony STR-DE945 | Operating Instructions - Page 50
have the logo Turn OFF the other component's 2 way remote control system. For details, refer to the operating instructions suppled with your other components. To use with Sony CD players CDP-CX260 or CDPCX88ES Turn OFF the remote control adapter switch on the CDP-CX260 or CDP-CX88ES. For details - Sony STR-DE945 | Operating Instructions - Page 51
CONTROL A1 connections. For detailed information regarding specific operations, be sure to also refer to the Operating Instructions supplied with your component(s). The CONTROL A1 Control . • Do not operate a 2 way remote control unit when the CONTROL A1 jacks are connected via a PC interface - Sony STR-DE945 | Operating Instructions - Page 52
CONTROL A1 compatible Sony amplifier (or receiver) to other Sony components using monaural mini-plug cords, the function selector on the amplifier (or receiver) automatically switches on the amplifier (or receiver) to the source component. 2 Set the source component to pause mode (make sure both the - Sony STR-DE945 | Operating Instructions - Page 53
difficulties while using the receiver, use this troubleshooting guide to help you remedy the problem. Also, see "Checking the connections" on page 23 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 - Sony STR-DE945 | Operating Instructions - Page 54
page 22). , Make sure the center speaker size parameter is set to either SMALL or LARGE (see page 20). 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 - Sony STR-DE945 | Operating Instructions - Page 55
Hz; rated 110 watts (STR-DE945) and 100 watts (STR-DE845) per channel minimum RMS power, with no more than 0.09 % total harmonic distortion from 250 milliwatts to rated output (USA model only). Amplifier section POWER OUTPUT Models of area code U, CA Rated Power Output at Stereo Mode (8 ohms 20 Hz - Sony STR-DE945 | Operating Instructions - Page 56
Specifications - and high-impedance headphones FM tuner section Tuning range 87 code AU, CN, SP With 9-kHz tuning scale: 531 - 1602 kHz Models of area code receiver. Hold down the TUNING + button and press the ?/1 button. All preset stations will be erased when you change the tuning scale. To reset - Sony STR-DE945 | Operating Instructions - Page 57
of area code E STR-DE845: 320 W AC outlets Models of area code U, CA 2 switched, total 120 W/1A Models of area code AU, SP 1 switched, total 100 W Models of area code E, CN 2 switched, total 100 W Dimensions 430 × 158 × 378 mm (17 × 61/4 × 15 in.) including projecting parts and controls Mass - Sony STR-DE945 | Operating Instructions - Page 58
of rear speakers and a center speaker. The rear speakers output monaural 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 - Sony STR-DE945 | Operating Instructions - Page 59
LEVEL depends on sound mode (in 21 steps ) 38 WALL TYPE between -8 to +8 (in 1 increment steps) REVERBERATION TIME between -8 to +8 (in 1 increment steps) SCREEN DEPTH OFF, MID, DEEP VIRTUAL SPEAKER ON, OFF FRONT BALANCE between -8 dB to +8 dB (in 1 dB steps) 39 REAR - Sony STR-DE945 | Operating Instructions - Page 60
or SMALL CENTER [XXX] LARGE, SMALL, or NO REAR [XXX] LARGE, SMALL, or NO REAR PLACE [XXX] SIDE, MIDDLE, or BEHIND REAR HEIGHT [ REMOTE [XXX]2) OSD [XXX]2) ON, OFF ON, OFF COLOR, MONOCHROME DIMM. RANGE [XXX] 1) When the speakers are set to SMALL only. 2) STR-DE945 only. 3) Models of area code - Sony STR-DE945 | Operating Instructions - Page 61
Direct tuning 44 Dolby Digital (AC-3) 58 Dolby Pro Logic Surround 58 Dubbing. See Recording E, F, G Editing. See Recording Effect level 38 EQ 40 H Hookups 5.1 CH input 11 AC power cord 14 antennas 5 audio components 6, 7 digital components 9, 10 CONTROL A1 II 12 S-LINK CONTROL S 13 speaker system 16 - Sony STR-DE945 | Operating Instructions - Page 62
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4-229-126-
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(1)
FM Stereo
FM-AM Receiver
Operating Instructions
2000 Sony Corporation
STR-DE945
STR-DE845