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About This Manual
The instructions in this manual is for model STR-DE545.
Check your model number by looking at the upper right
corner of the front panel.
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, refer to the separate operating instructions
supplied with the remote.
• The following icon is used in this manual:
zIndicates 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 aare
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.
TABLE 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
Automatic Tuning 38
Preset Tuning 39
Other Operations 40
Naming Preset Stations and Program Sources 41
Recording 41
Using the Sleep Timer 42
Adjustment Using the SET UP Button 43
Additional Information 44
Troubleshooting 44
Specifications 46
Glossary 48
Settings Using SUR, LEVEL, BASS/TREBLE, and
SET UP buttons 49
Index 50
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 ?/1to 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 ?/1to 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.
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