Sony STR-DE345 - Fm Stereo/fm-am Receiver User manual

For detailed safetyprecautions,seethe
“IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS”leaflet
If you have any question or problem
concerning your receiver, please
consult your nearest Sony dealer
About This Manual
The instructions in this manual is for
model STR-DE345Checkyour model
number by looking at the upper right
corner of the front panel
Conventions
l The instructions in this manual
describe the controls on the receiver
You can also use the controls on the
remote if they have the same or
similar names as those on the
receiver For details on the use of the
remote, refer to the separate
operating instructions supplied with
the remote
l A “Quick Reference Guide” is
supplied on the back cover
l The following icons are used in this
manual:
El Indicates that you can use only the
remote to do the task
.*‘*. Indicates hints and tips for making
c the task easier
This receiver contains a Dolby Pro Logic
Surround decoder
Manufactured under license from Dolby
Laboratories
“Dolby”, “ACZ, “Pro Logic” and the
double-D symbol W are trademarks of
Dolby Laboratories
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Getting Started
Unpacking 4
Hookup Overview 4
Antenna Hookups 5
Audio Component Hookups 5
Video Component Hookups 6
Speaker System Hookups 7
AC Hookups 9
Before You Use Your Receiver 9
Receiver Operations
Selecting a Component IO
Receiving Broadcasts 11
Presetting Radio Stations 12
Recording 13
Using the Sleep Timer 14
Using Surround Sound
Choosing a Sound Field 15
Getting the Most Out of Dolby Pro Logic Surround Sound 16
Additional Information
Troubleshooting 19
Specifications 20
Glossary 21
Index 22
Rear Panel Descriptions 23
Quick Reference Guide Back cover
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