Sony STR-SE501 User Manual

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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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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





DE445

SE501





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