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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 STR-

DE545 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

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.

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ABLE OF CONTENTS

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

Hooking Up and Setting Up the

Speaker System

12

Speaker System Hookup 13

Performing Initial Setup Operations 15

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

Storing FM Stations Automatically 39

Direct Tuning 39

Automatic Tuning 40

Preset Tuning 40

Using the Radio Data System (RDS) 41

Other Operations

44

Naming Preset Stations and Program Sources 45

Recording 45

Using the Sleep Timer 46

Adjustment Using the SET UP Button 47

Additional Information

48

Troubleshooting 48

Specifications 50

Glossary 52

Settings Using SUR, LEVEL, BASS/TREBLE, and

SET UP buttons 53

Remote Button Descriptions (STR-DE445 only) 54

Index 57

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/u

 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/u

 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.

Feature

Model

CONTROL A1-II

SPEAKERS FRONT B

S-Video

TV/SAT OPTICAL IN

AC OUTLET

DE545

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DE445

SE501

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