Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product STR-DE345 Sony
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© 2000 Sony Corporation 4-227-986- 91 (1) FM Ster eo FM-AM Receiver STR-DE345 GB PT Operating Instructions Manual de instruções.
Getting Started 2 GB W ARNING To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture. To avoid electrical shock, do not open the cabinet. Refer servicing to qualified personnel only. Do not install the appliance in a confined space, such as a bookcase or built-in cabinet.
Getting Started 3 GB T ABLE 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.
Getting Started 4 GB Hookup Overview The receiver allows you to connect and control the following audio/video components. Follow the hookup procedures for the components that you want to connect to the receiver on the pages specified. To learn the locations and names of each jack, see “Rear Panel Descriptions” on page 23.
Getting Started 5 GB 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 6 GB Receiver TV tuner or Satellite receiver Receiver TV monitor Receiver VCR Receiver CD player Receiver MD recorder or Tape deck Yellow Yellow White (L) Yellow Red (R) White (L) Yell.
Getting Started 7 GB White (L) Red (R) White (L) Red (R) Black Black Yellow Yellow Receiver Dolby Digital AC-3 decoder, etc. Speaker System Hookups Overview This section describes how to connect your speakers to the receiver. Although front (left and right) speakers are required, center and rear speakers are optional.
Getting Started 8 GB After connecting all the components, speakers and AC power cord, output a test tone to check that all the speakers are connected correctly. For details on outputting a test tone, refer to ”Adjusting the speaker volume”, on page 17.
Getting Started 9 GB A C 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.
Receiver Operations 10 GB To Mute the sound Reinforce the bass Adjust the balance Adjust the tone quality Do this Press MUTING. Press again to restore the sound. Press BASS BOOST to turn on the BASS BOOST indicator. 1 Press LEVEL or CURSOR MODE on the remote repeatedly until the LEVEL indicator lights up.
Receiver Operations 11 GB Receiving Br oadcasts 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.
Receiver Operations 12 GB Pr esetting 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.
Receiver Operations 13 GB 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.
Receiver Operations 14 GB 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.
15 GB 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 MODE +/ – +/ – SUR SOUND FIELD ON/OFF 1 Press SOUND FIELD ON/OFF to turn on the sound field.
Using Surround Sound 16 GB If you have Front and rear speakers, and a small center speaker Front and center speakers, no rear speaker Front and rear speakers, no center speaker Front and rear speakers.
17 GB Using Surround Sound 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 Surround Sound 18 GB a) Adjustable only when the center mode is set to PHANTOM, NORMAL or WIDE (see page 16). b) Adjustable only when the center mode is set to 3 STEREO, NORMAL or WIDE (see page 16). Note To adjust the speaker volume using a test tone as described on page 17, select the PRO LOGIC sound field.
19 GB Additional Information T r oubleshooting If you experience any of the following difficulties while using the receiver, use this troubleshooting guide to help you remedy the problem. Should any problem persist, consult your nearest Sony dealer. There ’ s no sound or only a very low-level sound is heard.
Additional Information 20 GB Specifications Amplifier section Full mute +6 dB at 70 Hz ±6 dB at 100 Hz and 10 kHz 87.5 - 108.0 MHz 75 ohms, unbalanced 10.7 MHz Mono: 18.3 dBf, 4.5 µ V Stereo: 38.3 dBf, 45 µ V 11.2 dBf, 2 µ V (IHF) Mono: 76 dB Stereo: 70 dB Mono: 0.
21 GB Additional Information Surround sound Sound that consists of three elements: direct sound, early reflected sound (early reflections) and reverberative sound (reverberation). The acoustics where you hear the sound affect the way these three sound elements are heard.
22 GB Index H, I, J, K, L, M Hookups AC power cord 9 antennas 5 audio components 5 overview 4 speakers 7 video component 6 N, O Naming preset station 13 NORMAL mode 16, 21 P PHANTOM mode 16, 21 Preset.
23 GB Rear Panel Descriptions 1 ANTENNA (AM/FM) 2 5.1 CH/DVD 3 CD 4 5.1 CH (VIDEO IN) 5 MD/TAPE 6 TV/SAT 7 VIDEO 8 MONITOR 9 SUB WOOFER q; SPEAKERS REAR qa SPEAKERS CENTER qs SPEAKERS FRONT qd VOLTAGE.
24 GB Sony Corporation Printed in Brazil Quick Reference Guide Receiving Br oadcasts (direct tuning) Example: Receiving FM 102.50 MHz Pr esetting Radio Stations Example: Presetting a station as A7 Sel.
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