Sony STR-SE381 Operating Instructions Manual
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- Page 1 3-862-095-12(1) Getting Started FM Stereo FM-AM Receiver Operating Instructions STR-SE581 STR-SE381 © 1998 by Sony Corporation...
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Page 2: Getting Started
The model and serial numbers are located on the rear of the unit. Record the serial number in the space provided below. Refer to them whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product. Model No. STR-SE581/STR-SE381 Serial No. _______________________... -
Page 3: Table Of Contents
For detailed safety precautions, see the “IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS” leaflet. If you have any question or problem concerning your receiver, please consult your nearest Sony dealer. About This Manual The instructions in this manual are for models STR-SE581 and STR-SE381. Check your model number by looking... -
Page 4: Unpacking
Getting Started Unpacking Check that you received the following items with the receiver: • FM wire antenna (1) • AM loop antenna (1) • Remote controller (remote) (1) • Size AA (R6) batteries (2) Inserting batteries into the remote Insert two size AA (R6) batteries in accordance with the + and –... -
Page 5: Antenna Hookups
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. -
Page 6: Speaker System Hookups
Getting Started Hookups The arrow ç indicates signal flow. CD player Receiver Turntable Receiver PHONO • If your turntable has an earth lead To prevent hum, connect the earth lead to the y ground terminal on the receiver. Tape deck or MD recorder Tape deck or MD recorder Receiver TAPE/MD... -
Page 7: Selecting The Speaker System
For optimum surround sound effect, place your speakers as shown below. Rear speaker 60 - 90 cm 45° What cords will I need? Speaker cord (not supplied) (1 for each speaker) (–) Twist the stripped ends of the cord about 2/3 inch (15 mm). Be sure to match the speaker cord to the appropriate terminal on the components: + to + and –... -
Page 8: Ac Hookups
TVs to this outlet. Note If you connect a SONY CDP-CX681 CD player (200 disc changer) to the SWITCHED AC OUTLET on the receiver, you can turn on the whole system using the remote. To do this, press and hold down the CD button until both the receiver and the compact disc player are on. -
Page 9: Receiver Operations
Turn on the TV and set the TV’s video input to match your video component. Turn on the VCR, and start playback. Using the remote The remote lets you operate the receiver and the Sony components that are connected to it. TV CONTROL Receiver Operations Do this Press MUTING on the remote. - Page 10 VCR (remote control mode VTR 1*) VCR (remote control mode VTR 2*) VCR (remote control mode VTR 3*) >10 Enter Sony VCRs are operated with a VTR 1, 2 or 3 setting. These correspond to Beta, 8mm and VHS respectively. SYSTEM CONTROL/ FUNCTION...
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Page 11: Receiving Broadcasts
Now you can use the TAPE/MD button to control a second CD player. To reset the setting to the factory setting Repeat the above procedure. Receiving Broadcasts This receiver lets you enter a station’s frequency directly by using the numeric buttons (direct tuning). If you don’t know the frequency of the station you want, see “Receiving broadcasts by scanning stations (automatic tuning)”... -
Page 12: Presetting Radio Stations
Receiver Operations Presetting 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. You can store the stations on preset numbers combining 3 characters (A, B, C) and numbers (0 - 9). -
Page 13: Recording
Recording This receiver makes it easy to record to and from the components connected to the receiver. You don’t have to connect playback and recording components directly: once you select a program source on the receiver, you can record and edit as you normally would using the controls on each component. -
Page 14: Choosing A Surround Mode
STR-SE581 only n PRO LOGIC* n LARGE HALL** SURROUND ON/OFF STR-SE381 only PRO LOGIC* * “DOLBY” appears in the display. ** “S HALL” and “L HALL” appears in the display. To turn off surround sound SET UP Press SURROUND ON/OFF. -
Page 15: Getting The Most Out Of Dolby Pro Logic Surround Sound
Getting the Most Out of Dolby Pro Logic Surround Sound To obtain the best possible Dolby Pro Logic Surround sound, first select the center mode according to the speaker system you have. Then, adjust each speaker volume and delay time. Note that you must have at least one additional pair of speakers and/or one center speaker to do the following adjustments. -
Page 16: Using Surround Sound
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 the controls on the remote lets you adjust the volume level from your listening position. -
Page 17: Additional Information
Should any problem persist, consult your nearest Sony dealer. There’s no sound or only a very low-level sound is heard. / Check that the speakers and components are connected securely. -
Page 18: Specifications
Amplifier section Stereo mode (8 ohms at 40 Hz - 20 kHz less than 0.5% total harmonic distortion) STR-SE581: 100W + 100W STR-SE381: 60W + 60W Surround mode (8 ohms at 1 kHz, THD 0.5 %) Front: STR-SE581: 100 W/ch... -
Page 19: Glossary
Glossary Center mode Setting of speakers to enhance Dolby Pro Logic Surround mode. To obtain the best possible surround sound, select one of the following four center modes according to your speaker system. • NORMAL mode Select NORMAL mode if you have front and rear speakers and a small center speaker. -
Page 20: Index
Index A, B Adjusting delay time 16 speaker volume 16 tone 9 volume 9 Antenna hookups 5 Audio component hookups 5, Automatic tuning 11 Center mode 15, 19 NORMAL mode 15, 19 PHANTOM mode 15, 19 3 CH LOGIC mode 15, 19 WIDE mode 15, 19 Connecting. -
Page 21: Rear Panel Descriptions
Rear Panel Descriptions 1 ANTENNA (AM/FM) 2 y ground terminal 3 PHONO 4 CD 5 TAPE/MD 6 TV/DBS 7 VIDEO 8 5.1/DVD INPUT (STR-SE581 only) 9 WOOFER (Audio Out) (STR-SE581 only) !º AC power cord !¡ SWITCHED AC OUTLET !™ FRONT SPEAKERS (A/B) !£... -
Page 22: Remote Button Descriptions
Starts play. MUTING Stops play. ANT TV/VTR Starts play on the reverse side. * Only for Sony TVs with the picture-in-picture function Sets tape decks to the record standby mode. Starts recording when pressed with ( (or 9 on tape deck). -
Page 23: Quick Reference Guide
Quick Reference Guide Receiving Broadcasts (direct tuning) Example: Receiving FM 102.50 MHz TUNER Select FM. DIRECT Display Scanning Radio Stations (automatic tuning) Example: Scanning FM stations TUNER Select FM. – TUNING To continue scanning. – TUNING Presetting Radio Stations Example: Presetting a station as A7 TUNER Tune in the station you want. - Page 24 Sony Corporation Printed in Malaysia...