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

Model

 

DE445

SE501

DE545

Feature

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

CONTROL A1-II

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SPEAKERS FRONT B

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S-Video

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TV/SAT OPTICAL IN

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AC OUTLET

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IMPEDANCE

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SELECTOR

 

 

 

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:

zIndicates 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 aare

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.

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/uto 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/uto 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.