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
F
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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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SYSTEM
CONTROL/
FUNCTION
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.
Number
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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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5Press SURROUND T.TONE on the
remote when you are done
adjusting.
The test tone is turned off.
6Press SURROUND DELAY on the
remote repeatedly to adjust the
delay time.
For more effective surround sound,
delay the output from the rear speakers.
If you have placed the rear speakers in a
large room or apart from your listening
position, set the delay time shorter.
Each time you press the button, the
indication changes as follows:
n20 ms n30 ms n15 ms
Notes
• You cannot set the delay time if you select the
3CH mode.
• The test tone feature works only for Dolby Pro
Logic Surround mode.
Tip
If you turn MASTER VOLUME on the unit, all the
speaker volumes change.
1Press DOLBY (or SURROUND
MODE on the remote repeatedly) to
select DOLBY.
2Press CENTER MODE repeatedly
until the Dolby Pro Logic mode you
want appears in the display.
Select the Dolby Pro Logic mode
according to your speaker setup (see
page 8).
Each time you press the button, the
indication changes as follows:
nNORMAL nWIDE
PHANTOM N3CH N
3Press SURROUND T.TONE on the
remote.
You will hear the test tone from each
speaker in the following order. Adjust
the volume of the test tone.
•NORMAL, WIDE:
nFront (left) nCenter
Rear NFront (right) N
• 3CH:
nFront (left) nCenter
Front (right) N
• PHANTOM:
nFront nRear
4Adjust the volume level so that the
test tone from each speaker is at the
same level from your listening
position.
To adjust the level of center speaker,
press CENTER, then – or + (or LEVEL
CENTER – or + on the remote).
To adjust the level of rear speakers, press
REAR, then – or + (or LEVEL REAR – or
+ on the remote).

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Connecting a turntable
Make sure to match the color of the plugs and
the jacks.
To listen to the sound of a
turntable
Press PHONO.
Tip
To reduce the noise, connect the earth lead provided
with your turntable to the ySIGNAL GND terminal
of the unit.
To enhance your system, you can connect
optional components. Refer to the
instructions of each component.
Connecting a TV game/LD
player
Make sure to match the color of the plugs and
the jacks.
To listen to the sound of a TV
game/LD player
Press VIDEO 2.
Connecting a VCR
Make sure to match the color of the plugs and
the jacks.
To listen to the sound of a VCR
Press VIDEO 1.
Connecting optional
AV components
To the audio output of
a TV game/LD player
To the audio input
of a VCR To the audio output
of a VCR
y
To the analog (line)
output of a turntable ySIGNAL GND
terminal

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Connect the outdoor antenna to improve the
reception.
FM antenna
Connect the optional FM outdoor antenna.
You can also use the TV antenna instead.
For European model
For other models
Connecting optional
outdoor antennas
AM antenna
Connect a 6- to 15- meter insulated wire to
the AM antenna terminal. Leave the supplied
AM loop antenna connected.
For European model
For other models
Important
If you connect an outdoor antenna, ground
from ySIGNAL GND terminal with the
screw clamp against lightning. To prevent a
gas explosion, do not connect the ground
wire to a gas pipe.
FM
COAXIAL
AM
IEC standard socket
connector (not supplied)
Ground wire
(not supplied)
Screw clamp
F
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75Ω
AM
75-ohm coaxial cable
(not supplied)
Ground wire
(not supplied)
Screw clamp
FM
COAXIAL
AM
Ground wire
(not supplied)
Insulated wire
(not supplied)
Screw clamp
F
M
75Ω
AM
Ground wire
(not supplied)
Insulated wire
(not supplied)
Screw clamp

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You can preset up to 30 stations, 20 for FM
and 10 for AM.
1Turn on the system and press
TUNER.
2Press BAND repeatedly to select FM
or AM.
Presetting radio
stations
The Radio 3Press TUNING + or – (or
CH/PRESET + or – on the remote).
Press + for a higher frequency.
Press – for a lower frequency.
To tune in a station automatically
(Automatic Tuning)
Hold down TUNING + or – for about
one second and release it when the
frequency changes.
When the system tunes in a station, it
stops automatically and “TUNED”
appears in the display.
Tip
To stop automatic tuning before a station is
tuned in, press TUNING + or –.
To tune in a station with a weak
signal (Manual Tuning)
Press TUNING + or – repeatedly to
select the frequency you want.
“TUNED” appears when a station is
tuned in.
4Press MEMORY.
“MEMORY” appears and the last preset
number flashes in the display.
5Use the number buttons (1 – 9, 0/10
(or 0 on the remote) and >10) to
select a preset number.
To select Press
55
10 0/10 (or 0)
15 >10 n1 n5
20 >10 n2 n0/10 (or 0)
The system stores the station at the
preset number you specified.
Preset number
MEMORY
MHz
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Scanning the preset
memory
1Press BAND repeatedly to select FM
or AM.
2Press MEMORY SCAN.
A preset number flashes in the display.
3Press TUNING + or –.
Press + to scan higher preset numbers.
Press – to scan lower preset numbers.
You will hear each preset station for
about four seconds.
4Press MEMORY SCAN again as
soon as the station you desire is
tuned in.
This stops the memory scan.
Tip
While scanning preset stations, a certain station with
a weak signal may be skipped. Tune in the station
manually.
6Repeat steps 2 to 5 to store other
stations.
To change the preset number
Start over from step 2.
To change the AM tuning interval
(except for European model)
The AM tuning interval is factory-preset to
9 kHz. To change the AM tuning interval,
press BAND repeatedly to select AM, then
turn off the power. While holding down
MEMORY, turn the power back on. When
you change the interval, all the preset stations
will be erased. To reset the interval, repeat
the same procedure.
Tips
• If “MEMORY” disappears before you select the
preset number, press MEMORY again.
• The preset stations are retained for a few days
even if you pull off the power cord or if a power
interruption occurs.
Preset number
POWER
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1Press BAND repeatedly to select FM
or AM.
2Use the number buttons (1 – 9, 0/10
(or 0 on the remote) and >10) to
select a preset number.
To select Press
55
10 0/10 (or 0)
15 >10 n1 n5
20 >10 n2 n0/10 (or 0)
When using the remote
Press CH/PRESET + for higher preset
numbers.
Press CH/PRESET – for lower preset numbers.
3Repeat steps 1 and 2 to listen to
other preset stations.
To adjust the volume
Turn MASTER VOLUME (or press
MASTER VOL +/– on the remote).
To listen to non-preset radio
stations
After step 1, hold down TUNING + or – (or
CH/PRESET + or – on the remote) for about
one second and release it when the frequency
indication changes. Scanning stops when the
system tunes in a station (Automatic Tuning).
After step 1, press TUNING + or – (or
CH/PRESET + or – on the remote) repeatedly
to select the frequency you want. “TUNED”
appears when a station is tuned in (Manual
Tuning).
Tips
• When an FM stereo program is noisy, press
STEREO/MONO so that “MONO” appears in the
display. There will be no stereo effect, but the
reception will improve. Press the button again to
restore the stereo effect.
• To improve broadcast reception, reorient the
supplied antennas.
Listening to the radio
–– Preset Tuning
Preset radio stations in the tuner’s memory
first (see page 14).
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1Turn on the system and press TAPE.
2Press §and insert a recorded tape.
The illustration shows when you insert a
recorded tape into deck A.
3Set DIRECTION to select the side(s)
to play.
Set to Ato play one side. Set to ato
play both sides continuously*. To play
both decks in succession*, set to RELAY.
4Press ·.
Press ªto play the reverse side.
Playback starts.
* The deck automatically stops after playing back
five times.
To Do this
Stop play
Pause (deck B
only)
Fast-forward
Rewind
Take out the
tape
Adjust the
volume
With the side you
want to play
facing you
The Tape Deck
You can use any type of tape, TYPE-I
(normal), TYPE-II (CrO2) or TYPE-IV (metal),
since the deck automatically detects the tape
type.
The supplied remote is factory set to operate
DECK B. To operate DECK A, press number
button 4 while pressing down TAPE.
To select DECK B again, press number button
5 while pressing down TAPE.
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Press p.
Press PAUSE P(or Pon the
remote). Press again to
resume play.
Press )(for front side) or
0(for reverse side) when
the deck is stopped.
Press 0(for front side) or
)(for reverse side) when
the deck is stopped.
Press §when the deck is
stopped.
Turn MASTER VOLUME (or
press MASTER VOL +/– on
the remote).
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You can record from CD, or just the songs
you want to record from the middle of the
tape.
See “Recording from a tape” (page 20) to
make a copy of the tape.
You can use TYPE-I (normal) or TYPE-II
(CrO2) tapes. The recording level is
automatically adjusted.
1Press one of the function buttons to
select the sound source to be
recorded.
2Press §and insert a blank tape into
deck B.
3Set DIRECTION to select the side(s)
to be recorded on.
Set to Ato record on one side. Set to
ato record on both sides*.
Playing a tape (continued) Recording on a tape
With the side you
want to record on
facing you
Tip
To play a tape recorded with the Dolby NR system,
set DOLBY NR to B.
The Dolby NR (noise reduction) system eliminates
tape hiss noise by boosting low-level signals in the
high-frequency range during recording, then
lowering them during playback.
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4Press REC r.
The ·indicator lights up for recording
on the side facing you. If it doesn’t,
press ·once.
The tape deck automatically adjusts the
recording level.
5Press PAUSE Por ·.
Press ªtwice to start recording from
the reverse side.
Recording starts.
6Start playing the sound source.
* Recording stops when the tape reaches the end of
reverse side.
To Press
Stop recording p.
Pause PAUSE P. Press again to
resume recording.
Take out the §when the deck is stopped.
tape
Tips
• To record with the Dolby NR system, set DOLBY
NR to B before you start recording.
• To protect recordings against accidental erasure,
break out the record-protect tab (see page 26).
Note
If you press buttons on deck A while deck B is
recording, the recorded sound will be interrupted.
Recording from the
radio
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You can record a radio program on a tape by
calling up the preset station.
You can use TYPE-I (normal) or TYPE-II
(CrO2) tapes. The recording level is
automatically adjusted.
1Press §and insert a blank tape into
deck B.
2Press BAND repeatedly to select FM
or AM.
3Use the number buttons (1 – 9, 0/10
(or 0 on the remote) and >10) to
select a preset number.
To select Press
55
10 0/10 (or 0)
15 >10 n1 n5
20 >10 n2 n0/10 (or 0)
When using the remote
Press CH/PRESET + for higher preset
numbers.
Press CH/PRESET – for lower preset numbers.
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Recording from a
tape
–– Dubbing
Recording from the radio
(continued)
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You can copy a tape in deck A to a tape in
deck B at normal or high speed.
You can use TYPE-I (normal) or TYPE-II
(CrO2) tapes. The recording level is
automatically adjusted.
1Press §and insert a recorded tape
into deck A and a blank tape into
deck B.
2Set DIRECTION to select the side(s)
to be recorded on.
Set to Ato record on one side. Set to
a* or RELAY** to record on both
sides.
* Recording on the reverse side in deck B
starts independently of playback in deck A.
** Recording on the reverse side in deck B
starts simultaneously with playback of the
reverse side in deck A.
3Select the dubbing speed.
Press NORMAL for normal-speed
dubbing.
Press HIGH for high-speed dubbing.
The selected button’s indicator lights up
and the tape deck stands by for dubbing.
4Set DIRECTION.
Set to Ato record on one side. Set to
ato record on both sides*.
5Press REC r.
The tape deck stands by for recording.
6Press PAUSE Por ·.
Press ªtwice to start recording from
the reverse side.
Recording starts.
* Recording stops when the tape reaches the end of
reverse side.
To stop recording
Press p.
Tips
• To record non-preset stations, tune in the station
you want using Manual Tuning or Automatic
Tuning feature (see page 14).
• If noise is heard while recording an AM radio
program, move the AM antenna to reduce the
noise.
• To record with the Dolby NR system, set DOLBY
NR to B before you start recording.