Sony HST-SE581 User manual

Operating Instructions
Mode d‘emploi
Manual de Instrucciones
Cassette Deck
Receiver
3-862-621-11 (1)
©1998 by Sony Corporation
HST-SE581
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WARNING
To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not
expose the unit to rain or moisture.
To avoid electrical shock, do not open the cabinet.
Refer servicing to qualified personnel only.
Do not install the appliance in a confined space,
such as a bookcase or built-in cabinet.
Do not, under any circumstances, place the CD
player or any other component on top of the cassette
deck receiver HST-SE581.
– For CD player CDP-C661/CDP-CX571 –
The mains lead plug of CDP-C661/CDP-CX571 is a
2-pin type designed to be connected only to
HST-SE581. Do not connect this plug to any other
system or mains supply.
IMPORTANT: Never connect two mains leads into a
single mains plug.
This system is equipped with Dolby Noise
Reduction and Dolby Pro Logic Surround* decoder.
* Manufactured under license from Dolby
Laboratories Licensing Corporation.
DOLBY, the double-D symbol aand “PRO
LOGIC” are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories
Licensing Corporation.

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Table of Contents
Getting Started
Step 1: Hooking up the system............ 4
Step 2: Setting up the speakers ............ 8
Connecting optional AV
components .................................... 12
Connecting optional outdoor
antennas .......................................... 13
The Radio
Presetting radio stations ...................... 14
Listening to the radio........................... 16
The Tape Deck
Playing a tape........................................ 17
Recording on a tape ............................. 18
Recording from the radio .................... 19
Recording from a tape ......................... 20
Inserting a blank space during
recording ......................................... 21
Sound Adjustment
Adjusting the sound ............................ 22
Selecting the preset sound fields........ 22
Selecting the surround mode.............. 23
Emphasizing the bass sound .............. 24
Additional Information
Precautions ............................................ 25
Troubleshooting ................................... 27
Specifications ........................................ 29
Remote button descriptions ................ 30
Index....................................................... 31

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Step 1: Hooking up the system
Getting Started
Perform the following procedure 1to 9(skip 7for models not supplied with a voltage
selector) to hook up your system using the supplied cords and accessories. To complete the
setup, do step 2 also.
Left front speaker
Right front speaker
AM loop antenna CD player (CDP-CX571*)
FM lead antenna
HST-SE581
rear panel
Superwoofer Left rear speaker Center speaker
* CDP-CX571 is used for illustration purpose. You can connect CDP-C661 in the same manner.
Right rear speaker

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5Connect the FM/AM antennas.
Set up the AM loop antenna, then
connect it.
For European model
For other models
1Connect the front speakers.
Connect the speaker cords to the FRONT
SPEAKER terminals of the same color.
Keep the speaker cords away from the
antennas to prevent noise.
* The color of your speaker cords might be
different. See the manual provided with your
speaker system for details.
2Connect the rear speakers.
Connect the speaker cords to the REAR
SPEAKER terminals of the same color.
3Connect the center speaker.
Connect the speaker cords to the
CENTER SPEAKER terminals of the
same color.
4Connect the superwoofer.
Connect the speaker cords to the SUPER
WOOFER terminals of the same color.
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Black* (’)
Red* (‘)Insert this portion.
Pull the lever toward you after
connecting the speaker cords.
FM
COAXIAL AM
Pull the lever toward you after
connecting the antenna.
Extend the FM lead
antenna horizontally.
AM loop antenna
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75Ω
AM
Extend the FM lead
antenna horizontally.
AM loop antenna
Pull the lever toward you after
connecting the antenna.

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9Connect the power cord from the
system to a wall outlet.
Inserting two R6 (size AA)
batteries into the remote
Tip
With normal use, the batteries should last for about
six months. When the remote no longer operates
the system, replace both batteries with new ones.
Note
If you do not use the remote for a long period of
time, remove the batteries to avoid possible damage
from battery leakage.
6Connect the CD player.
Use the audio cord, matching the color
of the plugs and the jacks.
Insert the plugs firmly, pushing them in
all the way.
7Set VOLTAGE SELECTOR to the
position of your local power line
voltage (only on models supplied
with a voltage selector).
8Connect the AC power cord from
the CD player to the AC OUTLET
on the system.
By connecting the AC power cord from
the CD player to the AC OUTLET, you
can turn on/off the CD player
automatically when you turn on/off the
system.
Step 1: Hooking up the system
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220–240V 110–120V
European, Australian, Singaporean and
Malaysian models
Other models
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Changing the factory
setting of a function
button
If the factory settings of the SYSTEM
CONTROL/FUNCTION buttons don’t match
your system components, you can change
them. For example, if you have two CD
players and you don’t have an MD deck, you
can assign the TAPE button to your second
CD player.
Note that the settings of the TUNER and
PHONO buttons cannot be changed.
1Hold down the SYSTEM
CONTROL/FUNCTION button
whose function you want to change
(TAPE, for example).
2Press the corresponding number
button of the component you want
to assign to the SYSTEM
CONTROL/FUNCTION button
(1 – CD player, for example).
Now you can use the TAPE button to
control a second CD player.
To select other functions, refer to the
table on next page.
Before you begin
Press the 1/u switch on the system to turn it
on.
When the STANDBY lamp on the system is lit
in red, you can turn on the system by
pressing one of the SYSTEM CONTROL/
FUNCTION buttons on the remote.
Turning the power off by pressing
SYSTEM STANDBY on the remote sets the
system to STANDBY mode (the STANDBY
lamp is lit).
If you are not going to use the system for a
long time, be sure to turn it off by pressing
the 1/u switch on the system.
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Using other components
with the remote
You can operate Sony TVs, VCRs and CD
players CDP-C661/CDP-CX571 using the
supplied remote. Press one of the SYSTEM
CONTROL/FUNCTION buttons to select the
component you want to use.
Refer to “Remote button descriptions” on
page 30 for details.
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Front
speaker
(L)
Front
speaker
(R)
Center speaker
Rear
speaker
(R)
Rear
speaker
(L)
By connecting the speakers, you can enjoy
Dolby Pro Logic Surround sound. Dolby Pro
Logic Surround is a decoding system
standardized in TV programs and movies.
Dolby Pro Logic Surround improves sound
imaging by using four separate channels.
These channels manipulate the sound and
enhance the action as it happens on the
screen.
Selecting the Dolby Pro
Logic Surround mode
To take advantage of Dolby Pro Logic
Surround, you should connect at least one
pair of rear speakers and/or one center
speaker, plus a TV and a VCR. Also, to enjoy
a full effect, you need to select the
appropriate Dolby Pro Logic mode
(NORMAL, WIDE, 3CH or PHANTOM
modes) according to your speaker system.
NORMAL mode
Select NORMAL mode if you have front and
rear speakers and a small center speaker such
as those provided with this system. Since a
small speaker cannot produce enough bass,
the bass sound of the center channel is output
from the front speakers.
The number buttons are assigned to select the
functions as follows:
Number button Operates
1 CD player
2 DAT deck
3 MD deck
4 Tape deck A
5 Tape deck B
6 LD player
7VCR (remote control mode
VTR 1*)
8VCR (remote control mode
VTR 2*)
9VCR (remote control mode
VTR 3*)
10 TV
>10 DBS
* Sony VCRs are operated with a VTR 1, 2 or 3
setting. These correspond to Beta, 8mm and VHS
respectively.
To reset the setting to the factory
setting
Repeat the above procedure.
Step 1: Hooking up the system
(continued) Step 2: Setting up
the speakers

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Positioning the speakers
Before you connect them, determine the best
location for your speakers.
1Place the front speakers at the angle
of 45 degrees from your listening
position.
2Place the center speaker so it is
placed at about the same height as
the front speakers (A). Align the
center speaker with the front
speakers or place it a little backward
from the front speakers’ position
(B).
Front
speaker
(L)
Front
speaker
(R)
Center speaker
45°
Rear
speaker
(L)
Rear
speaker
(R)
BCenter speaker
A
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WIDE mode
Select WIDE mode if you have front and rear
speakers and a large center speaker. With
this mode, you can take full advantage of
Dolby Surround sound.
3CH mode
Select 3CH (3 channel logic) mode if you have
front and center speakers but no rear
speakers. The sound of the rear channel is
output from the front speakers to let you
experience some of the surround sound
without using rear speakers.
PHANTOM mode
Select PHANTOM mode if you have front
and rear speakers but no center speaker. The
sound of the center channel is output from
the front speakers.
Rear
speaker
(R)
Rear
speaker
(L)
Front
speaker
(L)
Front
speaker
(R)
Front
speaker
(L)
Front
speaker
(R)
Center speaker
Front
speaker
(L)
Front
speaker
(R)
Center speaker
Rear
speaker
(R)
Rear
speaker
(L)

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Adjusting the speaker
volume
To enjoy Dolby Pro Logic Surround sound,
select the appropriate Dolby Pro Logic mode,
then adjust the volume of each speaker using
the test tone that the system provides.
Step 2: Setting up the speakers
(continued)
3Place the rear speakers facing each
other at about 60 to 90 cm above
your listening position.
Rear speaker
60 to 90 cm
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