Sony STR-SE581 User Manual Page 1

1Getting Started© 1998 by Sony CorporationOperating InstructionsFM StereoFM-AM Receiver3-862-095-12(1)STR-SE581STR-SE381

10Receiver OperationsThe numeric buttons are assigned to select thefunctions as follows:* Sony VCRs are operated with a VTR 1, 2 or 3 setting.These co

11Receiver OperationsIf the STEREO indicator remains offPress FM MODE when an FM stereo broadcast isreceived.If an FM stereo program is distortedThe S

12Receiver OperationsPresetting Radio StationsYou’ll most likely want to preset the receiver with theradio stations you listen to often so that you do

13Receiver OperationsRecordingThis receiver makes it easy to record to and from thecomponents connected to the receiver. You don’t haveto connect pla

14Using Surround SoundChoosing a Surround ModeYou can take advantage of surround sound simply byselecting one of the three pre-programmed surroundmode

15Using Surround SoundGetting the Most Out of DolbyPro Logic Surround SoundTo obtain the best possible Dolby Pro Logic Surroundsound, first select the

16Using Surround SoundAdjusting the speaker volume The test tone feature lets you set the volume of yourspeakers to the same level. (If all of your sp

17Additional InformationTroubleshootingIf you experience any of the following difficulties whileusing the receiver, use this troubleshooting guide toh

18Additional InformationSpecificationsAudio power specificationsPOWER OUTPUT AND TOTALHARMONIC DISTORTIONWith 8-ohm load, bothchannels driven, from 40

19Additional InformationSurround soundSound that consists of three elements: directsound, early reflected sound (early reflections)and reverberative

2Getting Started- Reorient or relocate the receivingantenna.- Increase the separation between theequipment and receiver.- Connect the equipment into a

20IndexH, I, J, K, L, MHookupsAC power cord 8antennas 5audio components 5, 6overview 4speakers 6, 7video component 5, 6N, ONORMAL mode 1

21Rear Panel Descriptions1 ANTENNA (AM/FM)2 y ground terminal3 PHONO4 CD5 TAPE/MD6 TV/DBS7 VIDEO8 5.1/DVD INPUT(STR-SE581 only)9 WOOFER (Audio Out)(ST

22FunctionSelects preset numbers.Selects track numbers.0 selects track 10.Selects channel numbers.Selects track numbersover 10.Scans and selects prese

23Receiving Broadcasts(direct tuning)Example: Receiving FM102.50 MHzSelecting aComponentExample 1: Playing a CDQuick Reference GuideDisplayMHzUsing Pr

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3Getting StartedTABLE OF CONTENTSGetting StartedUnpacking 4Hookup Overview 4Antenna Hookups 5Audio/Video Component Hookups 5Speaker System Hookups 6AC

4Getting StartedUnpackingCheck that you received the following items with thereceiver:• FM wire antenna (1)• AM loop antenna (1)• Remote controller

5Getting StartedANTENNAAntenna HookupsOverviewThis section describes how to connect AM and FMantennas to the receiver. If you want to receive radiobro

6Getting StartedCDINLROUTPUTLINELRReceiver CD playerPHONOINLROUTPUTLINELRReceiverTurntableHookupsThe arrow ç indicates signal flow.CD playerTurntable•

7Getting StartedIf you have an additional front speaker systemConnect them to the FRONT SPEAKERS B terminals.If your TV monitor uses separate speakers

8Getting StartedAC HookupsConnecting the AC power cordConnect the AC power cord from this receiver andfrom your audio/video components to a wall outle

9Receiver Operations(continued)When you listen with headphonesConnect the headphones to the PHONES jack and setthe SPEAKERS buttons to OFF.5.1 / DVD I