About This Manual

The instructions in this manual are for models STR-DE345 and STR-DE245. 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-DE345 and the remote RM-U304 are used for illustration purposes. Any difference in operation is clearly indicated in the text, for example, “STR-DE345 only”.

Type of differences

Model DE345 DE245

Feature

5.1 CH (VIDEO IN) •

VIDEO

MONITOR•

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 receiver. For details on the use of the remote RM-PP404 (STR-DE345 only), refer to the separate operating instructions supplied with the remote.

•A “Quick Reference Guide” is supplied on page 28.

•The “Remote Button Descriptions” section on page 27 provides an overview of the remote buttons for RM-U304.

•The following icons are used in this manual:

Indicates that you can use only the remote to do the task.

Indicates hints and tips for making the task easier.

This receiver contains a Dolby Pro Logic Surround decoder.

Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories.

“Dolby”, “AC-3”, “Pro Logic” and the double-D symbol ;are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Getting Started

Unpacking 4

Hookup Overview 4

Aerial Hookups 5

Audio Component Hookups 5

Video Component Hookups 6

Speaker System Hookups 8

AC Hookups 9

Before You Use Your Receiver 10

Storing FM Stations Automatically in Alphabetical Order

(“Auto-betical”) 10

Receiver Operations

Selecting a Component 11

Receiving Broadcasts 13

Presetting Radio Stations 14

Using the Radio Data System (RDS) 15

Recording 17GB

Using the Sleep Timer 17

Using Surround Sound

Choosing a Sound Field 18

Getting the Most Out of Dolby Pro Logic Surround Sound 19

Additional Information

Troubleshooting 22

Specifications 23

Glossary 24

Index 25Rear Panel Descriptions 26Remote Button Descriptions 27Quick Reference Guide 28

3GB