Sony STR-SE501: Hooking Up

Hooking Up

Unpacking

the

Check that you received the following items with the

receiver:

• FM wire antenna (1)

Components

• AM loop antenna (1)

• R6 (size-AA) batteries (2)

• STR-DE545 and STR-SE501 only

• Remote Commander RM-PP404 (remote) (1)

This chapter describes how to connect

• Operating instructions of the remote (1)

• Operating instructions of CONTROL A1 II (1)

various audio and video components

• STR-DE445 only

to the receiver. Be sure to read the

• Remote Commander RM-U304 (remote) (1)

sections for the components you have

before you actually connect them to

Inserting batteries into the remote

the receiver.

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).

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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.

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Antenna Hookups

AM loop antenna

Hooking Up the Components

(supplied)

FM wire antenna

(supplied)

FM

75Ω

COAXIAL

MONITOR

CTRL

A1 I I

DIGITAL IN

TV/SAT

DVD/LD

VIDEO IN

VIDEO IN

VIDEO OUT VIDEO IN VIDEO OUT

AM

SPEAKERS

REAR

CENTER B FRONT A

RL

RLRL

ANTENNA

OPTICAL OPTICAL COAXIAL

S-VIDEO

S-VIDEO

IN

OUT

L

L

L

L

L

AC OUTLET

AUDIO

FRONT

SWITCHED 120W/1A MAX

OUT

4 Ω 8 ΩCENTER

R

SUB

AUDIO IN AUDIO IN

R

R

RLRL

WOOFER

REC OUT IN AUDIO IN

R

R

AUDIO OUT AUDIO IN

RL

AC 120V 60Hz

FRONT REAR

AUDIO IN

SUB

IMPEDANCE

5.1 CH INPUT

AUX CD

MD/TAPE

TV/SAT

DVD/LD

VIDEO

WOOFER

SELECTOR

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If you have poor FM reception

Terminals for connecting the antennas

Use a 75-ohm coaxial cable (not supplied) to connect the receiver

to an outdoor FM antenna as shown below.

Connect the To the

AM loop antenna AM terminals

Outdoor FM antenna

FM wire antenna FM 75Ω COAXIAL terminal

Notes on antenna hookups

• To prevent noise pickup, keep the AM loop antenna

Ground wire

away from the receiver and other components.

(not supplied)

• Be sure to fully extend the FM wire antenna.

• After connecting the FM wire antenna, keep it as

horizontal as possible.

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.

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Receiver

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.

White (L) White (L)

Red (R) Red (R)

CD player

Jacks for connecting audio components

Connect a To the

CD player CD jacks

MD deck or Tape deck MD/TAPE jacks

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Video Component Hookups

Required cords

Hooking Up the Components

Audio/video cords (not supplied)

When connecting a cord, be sure to match the color-coded pins to

the appropriate jacks on the components.

Yellow (video) Yellow (video)

White (L/audio) White (L/audio)

TV or Satellite tuner

DVD or LD player

TV monitor

Red (R/audio) Red (R/audio)

OUTPUT

OUTPUT

S-VIDEO

INPUT

S-VIDEO

AUDIO OUT VIDEO

AUDIO OUT VIDEO

OUT

VIDEO

IN

IN

RL

OUT

RL

OUT

Video cord for connecting a TV monitor (not supplied)

Yellow Yellow

FM

75Ω

COAXIAL

MONITOR

CTRL

A1 I I

DIGITAL IN

TV/SAT

DVD/LD

VIDEO IN

VIDEO IN

VIDEO OUT VIDEO IN VIDEO OUT

AM

SPEAKERS

REAR

CENTER B FRONT A

RL

RLRL

ANTENNA

OPTICAL OPTICAL COAXIAL

S-VIDEO

S-VIDEO

IN

OUT

L

L

L

L

L

AC OUTLET

AUDIO

FRONT

OUT

4 Ω 8 ΩCENTER

R

R

R

R

R

RL

RLRL

FRONT REAR

WOOFER

SUB

AUDIO IN AUDIO IN

REC OUT IN AUDIO IN

AUDIO IN

AUDIO OUT AUDIO IN

SUB

IMPEDANCE

5.1 CH INPUT

AUX CD

MD/TAPE

TV/SAT

DVD/LD

VIDEO

WOOFER

SELECTOR

ç

ç

IN OUT

INPUT OUTPUT

VIDEO

VIDEO

IN

OUT

AUDIO

AUDIO

IN

OUT

L

R

VCR

Jacks for connecting video components

Note on video component hookups

You can connect your TV’s audio output jacks to the TV/

Connect a To the

SAT AUDIO IN jacks on the receiver and apply sound

TV or Satellite tuner TV/SAT jacks

effects to the audio from the TV. In this case, do not

VCR VIDEO jacks

connect the TV’s video output jack to the TV/SAT VIDEO

IN jack on the receiver. If you are connecting a separate

DVD or LD player DVD/LD jacks

TV tuner (or satellite tuner), connect both the audio and

TV monitor MONITOR VIDEO OUT jack

video output jacks to the receiver as shown above.

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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.

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Digital Component Hookups

Connect the digital output jacks of your DVD player and

Required cords

Hooking Up the Components

satellite tuner (etc.) to the receiver’s digital input jacks to

Optical digital cords (not supplied)

bring the multi channel surround sound of a movie

theater into your home. To enjoy full effect of multi

Black Black

channel surround sound, five speakers (two front

Coaxial digital cord (not supplied)

speakers, two rear speakers, and a center speaker) and a

Yellow Yellow

sub woofer are required. You can also connect an LD

player with an RF OUT jack via an RF demodulator, such

Audio/video cords (not supplied)

as the Sony MOD-RF1 (not supplied).

When connecting a cord, be sure to match the color-coded pins to

the appropriate jacks on the components.

Yellow (video) Yellow (video)

TV or Satellite

DVD player (etc.)*

White (L/audio) White (L/audio)

tuner

OUTPUT

OUTPUT

VIDEO

VIDEO

OUT

OUT

Red (R/audio) Red (R/audio)

AUDIO

AUDIO

OUT

OUT

**

Note

OUTPUT

OUTPUT

OUTPUT

DIGITAL

L

DIGITAL

DIGITAL

OPTICAL

The optical and coaxial digital input jacks on the receiver are

OPTICAL

COAXIAL

R

compatible with sampling frequencies of 32 kHz, 44.1 kHz, and

48 kHz.

FM

75Ω

COAXIAL

MONITOR

CTRL

A1 I I

DIGITAL IN

TV/SAT

DVD/LD

VIDEO IN

VIDEO IN

VIDEO OUT VIDEO IN VIDEO OUT

AM

**

SPEAKERS

REAR

CENTER B FRONT A

RL

RLR

L

ANTENNA

OPTICAL OPTICAL COAXIAL

S-VIDEO

S-VIDEO

IN

OUT

L

L

L

L

L

AC OUTLET

AUDIO

FRONT

SWITCHED 120W/1A MAXSWITCHED 120W/1A MAX

OUT

4 Ω 8 ΩCENTER

R

AC 120V 60HzAC 120V 60Hz

FRONT REAR

SUB

AUDIO IN AUDIO IN

R

WOOFER

REC OUT IN AUDIO IN

R

R

AUDIO IN

AUDIO OUT AUDIO IN

R

RL

RLRL

SUB

IMPEDANCE

5.1 CH INPUT

AUX CD

MD/TAPE

TV/SAT

DVD/LD

VIDEO

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.

DVD/LD

VIDEO OUT

VIDEO IN

DIGITAL

DIGITAL

DVD/LD IN

DVD/LD IN

MULTI CHANNEL DECODING

? / 1

DIMMER

– PTY SELECT +

PRESET/

DISPLAY

SHIFT

AC-3 RF

(COAXIAL)

(COAXIAL)

BASS BOOST TONE

– TUNING +

MEMORY

R ON r OFF

SPEAKERS

INPUT MODE

MASTER VOLUME

FM/AM

FM MODE

OUT

RF demodulatorLD player

or (OPTICAL)

(OPTICAL)

A

I

i

RDS EON RDS PTY

B

VIDEO

DVD/LD TV/SAT

5.1CH INPUT

A B C

CINEMA STUDIO

LEVEL

–

+

SET UP

PHONES

MD/TAPE CD TUNER AUX

SOUND FIELD

MUTING

SUR

BOOST

BASS

TONE

A. F. D.

2CH MODE

NAME

TREBLE

BASS/

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.”

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5.1CH Input Hookups

Although this receiver incorporates a multi channel

Required cords

Hooking Up the Components

decoder, it is also equipped with 5.1CH INPUT jacks.

Audio cords (not supplied)

These connections allow you to enjoy multichannel

Two for the 5.1CH INPUT FRONT and REAR jacks

software encoded in formats other than Dolby Digital

(AC-3) and DTS. If your DVD player is equipped with

White (L) White (L)

5.1CH OUTPUT jacks, you can connect them directly to

Red (R) Red (R)

the receiver to enjoy the sound of the DVD player’s multi

channel decoder. Alternatively, the 5.1CH INPUT jacks

Monaural audio cords (not supplied)

can be used to connect an external multi channel decoder.

Two for the 5.1CH INPUT CENTER and SUB WOOFER jacks

To fully enjoy multi channel surround sound, you will

need five speakers (two front speakers, two rear speakers,

Black Black

and a center speaker) and a subwoofer. Refer to the

instruction manual supplied with your DVD player, multi

Video cord (not supplied)

channel decoder, etc., for details on the 5.1 channel input

One for the DVD/LD VIDEO IN jacks (etc.)

hookups.

Yellow Yellow

DVD player,

Note

Multichannel decoder, etc.

When using the connections described below, adjust the level of

your surround speakers and subwoofer from the DVD player or

5.1 CH OUTPUT

multichannel decoder.

REAR

FRONT

CENTER

WOOFER

FM

75Ω

COAXIAL

MONITOR

CTRL

A1 I I

DIGITAL IN

TV/SAT

DVD/LD

VIDEO IN

VIDEO IN

VIDEO OUT VIDEO IN VIDEO OUT

AM

SPEAKERS

REAR

CENTER B FRONT A

RL

RLRL

ANTENNA

OPTICAL OPTICAL COAXIAL

S-VIDEO

S-VIDEO

IN

OUT

L

L

L

L

L

AC OUTLET

AUDIO

FRONT

OUT

4 Ω 8 ΩCENTER

R

SUB

AUDIO IN AUDIO IN

R

REC OUT IN AUDIO IN

R

R

FRONT REAR

WOOFER

AUDIO IN

AUDIO OUT AUDIO IN

R

RL

RLRL

SUB

IMPEDANCE

5.1 CH INPUT

AUX CD

MD/TAPE

TV/SAT

DVD/LD

VIDEO

WOOFER

SELECTOR

Example of a DVD player hookup using the 5.1CH INPUT jacks

Front Speaker (L)

Front Speaker (R)

DVD/LD

VIDEO IN etc.

SPEAKERS

Rear Speaker (L)

VIDEO OUT

5.1 CH INPUT

FRONT

MULTI CHANNEL DECODING

? / 1

DIMMER

DISPLAY

– PTY SELECT +

PRESET/

SHIFT

Rear Speaker (R)

BASS BOOST TONE

– TUNING +

MEMORY

SPEAKERS

SPEAKERS

MASTER VOLUME

FM/AM

FM MODE

DVD player

R ON r OFF

A

INPUT MODE

I

i

RDS EON RDS PTY

B

VIDEO

DVD/LD TV/SAT

5.1CH INPUT

A B C

CINEMA STUDIO

LEVEL

–

+

SET UP

MD/TAPE CD TUNER AUX

SOUND FIELD

MUTING

SUR

NAME

BOOST

BASS

TONE

REAR/CENTER

PHONES

Center Speaker

A. F. D.

2CH MODE

TREBLE

BASS/

ENTER

SUB WOOFER

Active Woofer

Note

See page 13 for details on speaker system hookup.

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Multi Channel Surround Setup

For the best possible surround sound all speakers should

Specifying the speaker parameters

be the same distance from the listening position (A).

1 Press ?/1 to turn on the receiver.

(However, this unit lets you to place the center speaker up

to 1.5 meters (5 feet) closer (B) and the rear speakers up

2 Press SET UP.

to 4.5 meters (15 feet) closer (C) to the listening position.

The front speakers can be placed from 1.0 to 12.0 meters (3

Hooking Up and Setting Up the Speaker System

3 Press the cursor buttons ( or ) to select the

to 40 feet) from the listening position (A).)

parameter you want to adjust.

You can place the rear speakers either behind you or to

4 Turn the jog dial to select the setting you want.

the side, depending on the shape of your room (etc.).

The setting is stored automatically.

When the rear speakers are placed to the side

5 Repeat steps 3 and 4 until you have set all of the

parameters that follow.

B

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Normal speaker and Micro Satellite speaker

Choose NORM. SP if you’re using normal speakers and MICRO

A A

SP if you’re using Micro Satellite speakers. If you choose NORM.

SP, you can adjust the speaker size and the sub woofer selection

45°

as mentioned below. However, if you choose MICRO SP, the

speaker size and the sub woofer selection has been configurated

as follows:

CC

Speakers

Settings

90°

Front

SMALL

Center

SMALL

Rear

SMALL

20°

Woofer

YES

When the rear speakers are placed behind you

You cannot change the configuration if you choose MICRO SP.

B

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

A A

adjust the speaker size and sub woofer selection.

45°

p Front speaker size (

L

R

)

Initial setting : LARGE (STR-DE545/DE445)

CC

SMALL (STR-SE501)

• If you connect large speakers that will effectively

90°

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,

20°

select “SMALL” to activate the bass redirection circuitry

and output the front channel bass frequencies from the

sub woofer.

Note

• When the front speaker is set to “SMALL”, the center

Do not place the center speaker farther away from the listening

and rear speakers are also automatically set to

position than the front speakers.

“SMALL” (unless previously set to “NO”).

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p Center speaker size (

C

)

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About speaker sizes (LARGE and SMALL)

Initial setting : LARGE (STR-DE545/DE445)

Internally, the LARGE and SMALL settings for each speaker

SMALL (STR-SE501)

determine whether or not the internal sound processor will cut

the bass signal from that channel. When the bass is cut from a

• If you connect a large speaker that will effectively

channel the bass redirection circuitry sends the corresponding

reproduce bass frequencies, select “LARGE”. Normally,

bass frequencies to the sub woofer or other “LARGE” speaker.

select “LARGE”. However, if the front speakers are set

However, since bass sounds have a certain amount of

Hooking Up and Setting Up the Speaker System

to “SMALL”, you cannot set the center speaker to

directionality it best not to cut them, if possible. Therefore, even

“LARGE”.

when using small speakers, you can set them to “LARGE” if you

• If the sound is distorted, or you feel a lack of surround

want to output the bass frequencies from that speaker. On the

effects when using multi channel surround sound,

other hand, if you are using a large speaker, but prefer not to

select “SMALL” to activate the bass redirection circuitry

have bass frequencies output from that speaker, set it to

and output the center channel bass frequencies from the

“SMALL”.

1

front speakers (if set to “LARGE”) or sub woofer. *

If the overall sound level is lower than you prefer, set all speakers

• If you do not connect the center speaker, select “NO”.

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

The sound of the center channel will be output from the

2

35.

front speakers.*

p Rear speaker position (REAR PL.)*

p Rear speaker size (

LS

RS

)

Initial setting : BEHIND

Initial setting : LARGE (STR-DE545/DE445)

This parameter lets you specify the location of your rear

SMALL (STR-SE501)

speakers for proper implementation of the Digital Cinema

• If you connect large speakers that will effectively

Sound surround modes in the “VIRTUAL” sound fields.

reproduce bass frequencies, select “LARGE”. Normally,

Refer to the illustration below.

select “LARGE”. However, if the front speakers are set

• Select “SIDE” if the location of your rear speakers

to “SMALL”, you cannot set the rear speakers to

corresponds to section A.

“LARGE”.

• Select “BEHIND” if the location of your rear speakers

• If the sound is distorted, or you feel a lack of surround

corresponds to section B.

effects when using multi channel surround sound,

This setting only effects the surround modes in the

select “SMALL” to activate the bass redirection circuitry

“VIRTUAL” sound fields.

and output the rear channel bass frequencies from the

sub woofer or other “LARGE” speakers.

3

• If you do not connect rear speakers, select “NO”.*

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*1~*3 correspond to the following Dolby Pro Logic modes

1

*

NORMAL

2

*

PHANTOM

3

*

3 STEREO

90°

A

45°

A

B

B

20°

* These parameters are not available when “Rear speaker

size (REAR)” is set to “NO”.

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Multi Channel Surround Setup

p Rear speaker height (REAR HGT.)*

p Sub woofer selection (SUB WOOFER)

Initial setting : LOW

Initial setting : YES

This parameter lets you specify the height of your rear

• If you connect a sub woofer, select “YES”.

speakers for proper implementation of the Digital Cinema

• If you do not connect a sub woofer, select “NO”. This

Sound surround modes in the “VIRTUAL” sound fields.

activates the bass redirection circuitry and outputs the

Refer to the illustration below.

LFE signals from other speakers.

Hooking Up and Setting Up the Speaker System

• Select “LOW” if the location of your rear speakers

• In order to take full advantage of the Dolby Digital

corresponds to section A.

(AC-3) bass redirection circuitry, we recommend that

• Select “HIGH” if the location of your rear speakers

you set your sub woofer’s cut off frequency as high as

corresponds to section B.

possible.

This setting only affects the surround modes in the

“VIRTUAL” sound fields.

p Front speaker distance (FRONT)

Initial setting : 5.0 meter

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 0.1 meter (1 foot)

steps from 1.0 to 12.0 meters (3 to 40 feet).

• If both speakers are not placed an equal distance from

B

B

your listening position, set the distance to the closest

speaker.

60

A

A

30

p Center speaker distance (CENTER)

Initial setting : 5.0 meter

Set the distance from your listening position to the center

speaker.

• Center speaker distance can be set in 0.1 meter (1 foot)

* These parameters are not available when “Rear speaker

steps from a distance equal to the front speaker distance

size (REAR)“ is set to “NO”.

(A on page 16) to a distance 1.5 meters (5 feet) closer to

your listening position (B on page 16).

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About the rear speaker position (SIDE, and BEHIND)

• Do not place the center speaker farther away from your

This setting is designed specifically for implementation of the

listening position than the front speakers.

Digital Cinema Sound modes in the “VIRTUAL” sound fields.

With the Digital Cinema Sound modes, speaker position is not as

p Rear speaker distance (REAR)

critical as other modes. All of the modes in the “VIRTUAL”

Initial setting : 3.5 meter

sound fields were designed under the premise that the rear

Set the distance from your listening position to the rear

speaker would be located behind the listening position, but

(left or right) speaker.

presentation remains fairly consistent even with the rear speakers

• Rear speaker distance can be set in 0.1 meter (1 foot)

positioned at a rather wide angle. However, if the speakers are

steps from a distance equal to the front speaker distance

pointing toward the listener from the immediate left and right of

(A on page 16) to a distance 4.5 meters (15 feet) closer

the listening position, the “VIRTUAL” sound fields will not be

effective unless the rear speaker position parameter is set to

to your listening position (C on page 16).

“SIDE”.

• Do not place the rear speakers farther away from your

Nevertheless, each listening environment has many variables,

listening position than the front speakers.

such as wall reflections, and you may obtain better results using

• If both speakers are not placed an equal distance from

“BEHIND” if your speakers are located high above the listening

your listening position, set the distance to the closest

position, even if they are to the immediate left and right.

speaker.

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.

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About speaker distances

Adjusting the speaker volume

This receiver allows you to input the speaker position in terms of

Use the remote while seated in your listening position to

distance. However, it is not possible to set the center speaker

farther away than the front speakers. Also, the center speaker can

adjust the volume of each speaker.

not be set more that 1.5 meters (5 feet) closer than the front

Note

speakers.

This receiver incorporates a new test tone with a frequency

Likewise, the rear speakers cannot be set farther away from the

Hooking Up and Setting Up the Speaker System

centered at 800 Hz for easier speaker volume adjustment.

listening position than the front speakers. And they can be no

more than 4.5 meters (15 feet) closer.

1 Press ?/1 to turn on the receiver.

This is because incorrect speaker placement is not conducive to

enjoy the surround sound.

2 Press TEST TONE on the supplied remote.

Please note that, setting the speaker distance closer than the

You will hear the test tone from each speaker in

actual location of the speakers will cause a delay in the output of

sequence.

the sound from that speaker. In other words, the speaker will

sound like it is farther away.

For example, setting the center speaker distance 1~2 m (3~6 feet)

3 Adjust the volume level so that the volume of the

closer than the actual speaker position will create a fairly realistic

test tone from each speaker sounds the same

sensation of being “inside” the screen. If you cannot obtain a

when you are in your main listening position.

satisfactory surround effect because the rear speakers are too

• To adjust the balance of the front right and front left

close, setting the rear speaker distance closer (shorter) than the

speakers, use the front balance parameter in the

actual distance will create a larger soundstage. (1 foot

LEVEL menu (see page 34).

corresponds to a 1 ms difference.)

• To adjust the balance of the rear right and rear left

Adjusting these parameters while listening to the sound often

speakers, use the rear balance parameter in the

results in much better surround sound. Give it a try!

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.

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 to 5.1CH

INPUT.

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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.

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Multi Channel Surround Setup

Before You Use Your

Receiver

Notes

Before turning on the receiver

• The front balance, rear balance, center level, and rear level are

shown in the display during adjustment.

Make sure that you have:

• Although these adjustments can also be made via the front

• Selected the appropriate front speakers (see “7

panel using the LEVEL menu (when the test tone is output, the

SPEAKERS selector” on page 23). (STR-DE545 and

receiver switches to the LEVEL menu automatically), we

STR-SE501 only)

Hooking Up and Setting Up the Speaker System

recommend you follow the procedure described above and

adjust the speaker levels from your listening position using the

remote control.

Checking the connections

After connecting all of your components to the receiver,

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When setting the volume levels for each speaker

do the following to verify that the connections were made

Let’s assume that you have matched the sound levels of all the

correctly.

speakers using the test tone. Although this lays the foundation

for high quality surround sound, it may be necessary to make

1/u

Function buttons

MASTER VOLUME

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

MULTI CHANNEL DECODING

? / 1

– PTY SELECT +

PRESET/

SHIFT

channels.

DIMMER

DISPLAY

BASS BOOST TONE

– TUNING +

MEMORY

FM/AM

FM MODE

When you actually play back software recorded in multi channel

SPEAKERS

INPUT MODE

MASTER VOLUME

R ON r OFF

A

I

i

RDS EON RDS PTY

+

surround, you will notice that increasing the center and rear

B

VIDEO

DVD/LD TV/SAT

5.1CH INPUT

CINEMA STUDIO

–

A B C

LEVEL

SET UP

MUTING

BOOST

BASS

TONE

PHONES

MD/TAPE CD TUNER AUX

SOUND FIELD

SUR

NAME

A. F. D.

2CH MODE

speaker levels produces a better blend between the front and

TREBLE

BASS/

ENTER

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.

1 Press ?/1 to turn on the receiver.

In other words, in order to create a more cohesive soundstage

with balanced dialog, we recommend that you make some

2 Press a function button to select a component

adjustments while playing your software. Changes of only 1 dB

(program source) that you connected (e.g., CD

can make a huge difference in the character of the soundstage.

player or tape deck).

3 Turn on the component and start playing it.

4 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

checklist on the following page and take the appropriate

measures to correct the problem.

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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

Hooking Up and Setting Up the Speaker System

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

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.

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 48.

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