About This Manual

The instructions in this manual are for models STR-DE945 and STR-DE845. Check your model number by looking at the upper right corner of the front panel. In this manual, the STR-DE945 is used for illustration purposes unless stated otherwise. Any difference in operation is clearly indicated in the text, for example, “STR-DE945 only.”

Type of differences

Model

DE945

DE845

Feature

 

 

 

 

 

5 audio/video inputs

z

 

 

 

 

4 audio/video inputs

 

z

 

 

 

About area codes

The area code of the player you purchased is shown on the lower portion of the rear panel (see the illustration below).

 

 

SPEAKERS

 

 

AUDIO

B

 

A

R

L

OUT

 

 

+

+

 

+

L

R

L

–

 

–

SUB WOOFER

RL

–4 Ω FRONT8 Ω

FRONT

REAR

 

CENTER

4-XXX-XXX-XX AA

IMPEDANCE USE 4 – 16Ω

8

– 16Ω

IMPEDANCE SELECTOR

AC OUTLET

Area code

Any differences in operation, according to the area code, are clearly indicated in the text, for example, “Models of area code AA only”.

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 your remote, 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 ; are

trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.

Confidential unpublished Works. © 1992-1997 Dolby Laboratories. All rights reserved.

**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

8

Digital Component Hookups

9

5.1CH Input Hookups 11

 

Other Hookups 12

 

 

 

 

 

Hooking Up and Setting Up the

Speaker System

15

 

 

Speaker System Hookup

16

 

 

Performing Initial Setup Operations

18

Multi Channel Surround Setup

19

 

Before You Use Your Receiver

23

 

 

 

 

 

Location of Parts and Basic

 

Operations 26

 

 

 

Front Panel Parts Description

26

 

 

 

 

 

Enjoying Surround Sound

31

Selecting a Sound Field

32

 

 

Understanding the Multi-Channel Surround

Displays 36

Customizing Sound Fields 38

Receiving Broadcasts 43

Direct Tuning 44

Automatic Tuning 45

Preset Tuning 45

Other Operations 47

Naming Preset Stations and Program Sources 48 Recording 48

Using the Sleep Timer 49

Adjustments Using the SET UP Button 50 CONTROL A1 Control System 51

Additional Information 53

Troubleshooting 53

Specifications

55

Glossary 58

 

Tables of Settings Using SUR, LEVEL, EQ, and SET

UP buttons

59

Index 61

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