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About This Manual The instructions in this manual are for models STR-DE945 and STR-DE845. Check your model number by looking at the upper right corner of the front panel. In this manual, the STR-DE945 is used for illustration purposes unless stated otherwise. Any difference in operation is clearly indicated in the text, for example, "STR-DE945 only." Type of differences Model Feature DE945 DE845 5 audio/video inputs z 4 audio/video inputs z About area codes The area code of the player you purchased is shown on the lower portion of the rear panel (see the illustration below). SPEAKERS B A R L AUDIO OUT ++ + L R L FRONT IMPEDANCE USE 4 - 16Ω - - - R L REAR CENTER 8 - 16Ω SUB WOOFER FRONT 4 Ω 8 Ω IMPEDANCE SELECTOR AC OUTLET 4-XXX-XXX-XX AA Area code Any differences in operation, according to the area code, are clearly indicated in the text, for example, "Models of area code AA only". Conventions • The instructions in this manual describe the controls on the receiver. You can also use the controls on the supplied remote if they have the same or similar names as those on the receiver. For details on the use of your remote, refer to the separate operating instructions supplied with the remote. • 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 ; are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. Confidential unpublished Works. © 1992-1997 Dolby Laboratories. All rights reserved. **Manufactured under license from Digital Theater Systems, Inc. US Pat. No. 5,451,942 and other worldwide patents issued and pending. "DTS" and "DTS Digital Surround" are trademarks of Digital Theater Systems, Inc. © 1996 Digital Theater Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. TABLE OF CONTENTS Hooking Up the Components 4 Unpacking 4 Antenna Hookups 5 Audio Component Hookups 6 Video Component Hookups 8 Digital Component Hookups 9 5.1CH Input Hookups 11 Other Hookups 12 Hooking Up and Setting Up the Speaker System 15 Speaker System Hookup 16 Performing Initial Setup Operations 18 Multi Channel Surround Setup 19 Before You Use Your Receiver 23 Location of Parts and Basic Operations 26 Front Panel Parts Description 26 Enjoying Surround Sound 31 Selecting a Sound Field 32 Understanding the Multi-Channel Surround Displays 36 Customizing Sound Fields 38 Receiving Broadcasts 43 Direct Tuning 44 Automatic Tuning 45 Preset Tuning 45 Other Operations 47 Naming Preset Stations and Program Sources 48 Recording 48 Using the Sleep Timer 49 Adjustments Using the SET UP Button 50 CONTROL A1 Control System 51 Additional Information 53 Troubleshooting 53 Specifications 55 Glossary 58 Tables of Settings Using SUR, LEVEL, EQ, and SET UP buttons 59 Index 61 3