Do not use any type of abrasive pad, scouring powder or solvent such as alcohol or benzine. 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-DE345. Check your model number by looking at the upper right corner of the front panel. Conventions • 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...
Getting Started Getting Started Unpacking Check that you received the following items with the receiver: • FM wire antenna (1) • AM loop antenna (1) • Remote commander (remote) (1) • Size AA (R6) batteries (2) • Operating Instructions of the remote RM-PP404 Hookup Overview The receiver allows you to connect and control the following audio/video components.
Antenna Hookups Overview This section describes how to connect AM and FM antennas to the receiver. If you want to receive radio broadcasts with the receiver, complete these connections first, then go to the following pages. For specific locations of the terminals, see the illustration below.
Getting Started Hookups The arrow l indicates signal flow. CD player Receiver MD recorder or Tape deck Receiver MD/TAPE REC OUT Where do I go next? Go on to the next section to connect video components to enjoy surround sound when watching/listening to TV programs or video tapes.
DVD player/AC-3 decoder What cables will I need? • Audio cable (not supplied) (1 for each 5.1 CH/DVD FRONT and REAR jacks) White (L) Red (R) • Monaural audio cable (not supplied) (1 for each 5.1 CH/DVD CENTER and SUB WOOFER jacks) Black •...
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Getting Started Hookups Front Speakers Front speaker Receiver SPEAKERS FRONT Rear and center speakers Rear speaker Receiver SPEAKERS REAR CENTER To avoid short-circuiting the speakers Short-circuiting of the speakers may damage the receiver. To prevent this, make sure to take the following precautions when connecting the speakers.
AC Hookups Setting the voltage selector Check that the voltage selector on the rear panel of the player is set to the local power line voltage. If not, set the selector to the correct position using a screwdriver before connecting the AC power cord to a wall outlet. 127V 220V Connecting the AC power cord...
Receiver Operations Receiver Operations Selecting a Component To listen to or watch a connected component, first select the function on the receiver or with the remote. Before you begin, make sure you have: • Connected all components securely and correctly as indicated on pages 5 to 9.
Receiving Broadcasts This receiver lets you enter a station’s frequency directly by using the numeric buttons on the remote (direct tuning). If you don’t know the frequency of the station you want, see “Receiving broadcasts by scanning stations (automatic tuning)” on this page. Before you begin, make sure you have: •...
Receiver Operations Presetting Radio Stations You’ll most likely want to preset the receiver with the radio stations you listen to often so that you don’t have to tune in the station every time. The receiver can store a total of 30 FM or AM stations. You can store the stations on preset numbers combining three characters (A, B, C) and numbers (0 - 9).
Naming preset stations You can store names (index names), up to 8 characters long, for your preset stations. Once you name a preset station, the name appears in the display instead of the frequency when you tune to that preset station. The characters you can use include letters, numbers and symbols.
Receiver Operations Recording on a video tape You can record from a TV or a satellite receiver using the receiver. You can also add audio from a variety of audio sources when editing a video tape. See your VCR’s instruction manual if you need help. Press TV/SAT to select the program source.
Using Surround Sound Choosing a Sound Field You can take advantage of surround sound simply by selecting one of the pre-programed sound field according to the type of music you wish to play. SOUND FIELD SOUND FIELD Sound field MODE +/– ON/OFF indicator +/–...
Using Surround Sound Getting the Most Out of Dolby Pro Logic Surround Sound To obtain the best possible Dolby Pro Logic Surround sound, first select the center mode according to the speaker system you have. Then, adjust each speaker volume and delay time. Note that you must have at least one additional pair of speakers and/or one center speaker to do the following adjustments.
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Adjusting the speaker volume The test tone feature lets you set the volume of your speakers to the same level. (If all of your speakers have equal performance, you don’t have to adjust the speaker volume.) Using the controls on the remote lets you test the speaker connection and adjust the volume level from your listening position.
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Using Surround Sound Adjusting the delay time (PRO LOGIC sound field only) You can make the surround sound more effective by delaying the output from the rear speakers (delay time). You can select from three delay times, S (15 mS), M (20 mS), and L (30 mS).
Should any problem persist, consult your nearest Sony dealer. There’s no sound or only a very low-level sound is heard. , Check that the speakers and components are connected securely.
Additional Information Specifications Amplifier section Rated Power (8 ohms at 1 kHz, THD Output at 0.7%) Stereo Mode 80 W + 80 W Reference (8 ohms at 1 kHz, THD Power Output 0.7%) Front: 80 W + 80 W Center: 80 W Rear: 80 W + 80 W TV/SAT, CD, MD/ Frequency...
Glossary Center mode Setting of speakers to enhance Dolby Pro Logic Surround mode. To obtain the best possible surround sound, select one of the following four center modes according to your speaker system. • NORMAL mode Select NORMAL mode if you have front and rear speakers and a small center speaker.
Example: Scanning FM stations TUNER FM/AM Select FM. – TUNING + To continue scanning. – TUNING + Sony Corporation Printed in Brazil Presetting Radio Stations Example: Presetting a station as A7 TUNER Tune in the station you want. MEMORY SHIFT Select A.