Sony SEN-211 User manual

SONY
Stereo
Component System
SEN-211
HST-211
1991 by Sony Corporation

Owner's Record
The model and serial numbers are located at the rear.
Record the these numbers in the spaces provided below.
Refer to these numbers whenever you call upon your Sony
dealer regarding this product.
Model No.
Serial No.
WARNING
To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not
expose the unit to rain or moisture.
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OO NOT OPEN
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK,
DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK).
NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
This symbol is intended to alert the
user to the presence of uninsulated
“dangerous voltage” within the prod-
uct's enclosure that may be of suffi-
cient magnitude to constitute a risk of
electric shock to persons.
This symbol is intended to alert the
user to the presence of important
operating and maintenance (servicing)
instructions in the literature accompa-
nying the appliance.
* The graphical symbols are on the rear enclosure.
Note to CATV system installer
This reminder is provided to call the CATV system
installer's attention to Articale 820-22 of the NEC that
provides guidelines for proper grounding and, in
particular, specifies that the cable ground shall be
connected to the grounding system of the building, as
close to the point of cable entry as practical.
Table of Contents
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Precautions
On safety
© Operate the unit only on 120 V AC, 60 Hz.
© Should any solid object or liquid fall into the unit, unplug
it and have it checked by qualified personnel before
operating it any further.
¢ Unplug the unit from the wall outlet if it is not to be used
for an extended period of time. To disconnect the cord,
pull it out by grasping the plug. Never pull the cord itself.
On installation
© Place the unit on a level surface.
© Do not install the unit in a location near heat sources such
as radiators or air ducts, or in a place subject to direct
sunlight, excessive dust, mechanical vibration or shock.
Good air circulation is essential to prevent internal heat
buildup in the unit. Place the unit in a location with
adequate air circulation. Do not place the unit on a soft
surface, such as a rug that would block the ventilation
holes on the bottom.
Do not place anything on top of the cabinet. The top
ventilation holes must be unobstructed for the proper
operation of the unit and to prolong the life of its
components.
On cleaning the cabinet
Clean the cabinet, panel and controls with a soft cloth
lightly moistened with mild detergent solution. Do not use
any type of abrasive pad, scouring powder or solvent such
as alcohol or benzine.
On repacking
Do not throw away the carton and the packing material. It
makes an ideal container to transport the unit in.
lf you have any question or problem concerning your unit,
please consult your nearest Sony dealer.
For detailed precautions, see the leaflet "IMPORTANT
SAFEGUARD*.
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The following operations apply only to reproduced
sound.
Volume Adjustment
To increase the sound level, turn the VOLUME clockwise.
To decrease it , turn the control counterclockwise.
Note
When listening with headphone connected to the
HEADPHONES jack, no sound can be heard from the
speaker system.
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To adjust tone quality
Adjust the 5-BAND STEREO GRAPHIC EQUALIZER
controls according to:
© Personal preference
¢ The room acoustics. For instance, playback in a room
with padded walls or furniture will probably sound better
with the high frequencies boosted.
¢ Program quality. If reproduction contains hiss, cutting
the higher frequencies will improve playback.
Function of the graphic equalizer controls
100 Hz: Boosts or cuts bass.
330 Hz: Adjusts the power, spaciousness and warmth of
the sound.
1kHz: Provides more presence for vocals.
3.3 kHz: Boosts a brighter sound or reduces stridency.
10 kHz: Highlighis the delicate quality of instrumental
sound.
Balance Adjustment
To change relative strength of the right and left speaker
outputs, adjust the BALANCE control.
For personal listening
Connect headphone to the HEADPHONES jack.

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Connect the AC power cord last. Make sure power is off.
Cord plugs and jacks are color coded. Red plugs and jacks are for right channel (R) and white ones for the left channel (L).
The cable connectors should be fully inserted into the jacks. A loose connection may cause hum and noise.
Keep speaker cords, connecting cords and power cords away from the AM loop antenna and the tuner’s antenna lead-in
to avoid possible noise pickup.
PS-LX295 (SEN-211 only)
ANTENNA
SEN-211
HST-211
Speaker system
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ONLY FOR to a wall outlet
PS-LX295 SPEAKER
@ FM wire antenna (supplied) For better FM reception
Outdoor FM antenna
(75-ohm coaxial cable)

| CAUTION
Do not put anything like another unit to obstruct the ventilation holes on the top of the unit.
The level surface installation is required for essential air ventilation to prevent internal heat built up in the unit.
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For better AM reception
@ AM loop antenna (supplied)
To attach to a wall
Extend a 6 to 15-meter
insulated wire out of doors.
It is also necessary to connect
the supplied AM loop antenna.
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Flat
remote
control
cord
(only
for
PS-LX295)
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For
left
speaker
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For right speaker Push in until it clicks. To disconnect.
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Adding Other Components to Your System
Turntable system
Tape deck
or VCR
to LINE OUT or AUDIO OUT
SEN-211/HST-211
to a wall outlet
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SYSTEM
POWER
—> ON
To change the AM tuning interval Note
The AM tuning interval is preset at the factory to 10 kHz to When the interval is changed, all stored stations will be
match the frequency allocation system of your country. erased from the memory. After changing the interval, be
To change the interval to 9 kHz, proceed as follows. sure to store the stations again.
1 Press the SYSTEM POWER switch to turn on the unit.
2 Set the BAND FM/AM selector to AM.
3 Disconnect the AC plug from the AC outlet to turn off
the unit.
4 While pressing the ‘+" TUNING button, connect the AC
plug to the AC outlet again to turn on the unit.
To reset the interval to 10 kHz, follow the same procedure.

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ration, refer to "More information’ below
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2
Select
the
band.
3
Select
automatic
tuning.
4,
Select
the
station.
BAND FM/AM AUTO TUNING car TUNING +
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;
For
a
lower
For
a
highe
frequency. frequency.
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2
Select
the
band.
3
Release
automatic
tuning.
4
Select
the
station.
:
|
BAND
FM/AM
AUTO
TUNING
-
TUNING
+
|
For
a
lower
For
a
higher
frequency.
frequency.
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Indicators in the display window
¢ “TUNED’ appears when a stations tuned in.
¢ "STEREO" appears when an FM stereo program of
sufficient signal strength is received.

Receiving Broadcasts
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1 Tune in a desired station.
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POWER
—> ON
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Press SHIFT and the numeric button for the desired code. How many stations can be stored ?
Up to 10 stations can be stored in any order for each
alphabet (A, B, C). Therefore, 30 stations can be stored
in total.
if you cannot store a station successfully
You can store a station only while "MEMORY" is displayed.
If the “MEMORY’ indicator has gone off, press MEMORY
again.

For details on operation. refer to ‘More information" below
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3 Allot one of the following codes: 4 Select number.
First, select alphabet.
SHIFT
How long does a station remain stored?
¢ Storing a new station on a used code erases the
previously stored one.

Playing
Back
Tapes
(on
either
Deck
Aor
B)
SYSTEM
POWER
—> ON
Note
When pressing TAPE button on the
remote commander, either TAPE 1
or TAPE 2VIDEO on which
™ indicator has been lit is selected.
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When
listening
to
a
tape
recorded
with
Dolby
NR*
To
play
back
the
tapes
from
Deck
B
to
Deck
A
Set
the
DOLBY
NR
switch
to
ON.
Before
playing
back
the
tape
in
the
Deck
B,
press
>
and
tt
of
the
Deck
A.
What is the Dolby NR system?
Dolby
NR
(noise
reduction)
system
reduces
tape
hiss
noise
To
select
tape
type
in
low-level,
high-frequency
signals.
The
system
boosts
The
following
tapes
can
be
used:
TYPE
I
(NORMAL)
and
these signals in recording and lowers them in playback. TYPE II (CrOz).
Set the TAPE SELECT to the appropriate position.
“Dolby
noise
reduction
manufactured
under
license
from
Dolby
Laboratories
Licensing
Corporation.
"DOLBY’
and
the
double-D
symbol
0
are trademarks
of
Dolby
Laboratories
Licensing
Corporation.
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For details on operation, refer to "More information’ below.
To stop playback, press m 4.
To pause, press fl.
To resume playback, press 1 again.
3 Select the tape type.
TAPE SELECT
Notes
eaTYPEIr OTYPEL
e When both Decks A and B are in the
playback mode, only playback from
Deck B will be audible.
¢ During playback or recording mode on
a Deck, do not operate the other Deck.
© Before turning the power off, be sure to
release > or @ by pressing m@ &.
Otherwise, the tape may become
entangled when the power is turned on
again.
When the tape ends, the unit
will automatically shut off.
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7 Release tt button
to begin
recording.
A select the DOLBY
NR setting.
3 Select the tape type.
TAPE SELECT
| TYPEII OTYPEL
DOLBY NR
o|ON DOFF
Press both buttons
together.
To stop recording,
rN
Adjust
the
recording
press
@
4.
level. See below.
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Is It necessary to adjust the recording level? To prevent accidental erasure
No, since the recording level is automatically adjusted by | To protect side A recording | To reuse acassetto |
the unit during recording. To protect side A recording | To reuse a cassette
Break out the tab of side A. | Cover each slot with
plastic tape.
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Note on cassette deck
When you are listening to a source other than tape, do not play either cassette dect
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Recorded tape Blank tape
For 17 cm records
use the supplied
adaptor.
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ts it necessary to select DOLBY NR? How to edit the tape
No. The tape in Deck B is automatically recorded with the 1 During normal-speed dubbing, press #1 on Deck B.
same recording system as the original tape in Deck A. 2 Locate the desired portion to be dubbed with > or <<
on Deck A. Then press m &. Or replace the cassette with
Notes a new one.
¢ Do not change the setting of the DUBBING SPEED 3 Press ® on Deck A and release tt on Deck B to start
switch during tape dubbing. dubbing again.
© If the sound is affected by a television set during high-
speed dubbing, turn off the set or move it away from the
unit.

For details on operation, refer to "More infarmation” below.
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2 Select the tape type. 3 Select the dubbing speed.
TAPE SELECT RECORDING
eTYPEI OTVYPEI i
DUBBING SPEED -f——
| HIGH DINORMAL 1
Be sure to use tapes of the
same type for dubbing, since ‘
: brah : Press both buttons To stop dubbing,
the switch setting is effective on A
both decks. together. press m 4 on both decks.
For deiails on operation, refer to "More information" below.
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3 Select speed.
Slowly
More information on playing records (SEN-211 only)
When the record has finished playing Notes
The tonearm will automatically return to the arm rest. © If the tonearm does not return to the arm rest during
initial operation, press the REJECT button. After this, the
To lift up the stylus during play tonearm will automatically return to the arm rest.
Set the cueing lever to Y . © If you move the tonearm close to the center while the
turntable is rotating, the tonearm may return to the arm
To stop during play rest. Do not interfere with this action, as this may
Press REJECT. damage the automatic return mechanism.

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installing Batteries
1
2
Twosize-AA
(R6)
batteries
ry
3
WiFslnapesiarslalers,
Cleaning the Heads and Tape Path
Clean after every 10 hours of operation and before
recording for optimum record/playback quality.
1 Press @ 4.
2 Slightly moisten the tip of a cotton swab with cleaning
fluid or alcohol.
3 Wipe heads, pinch rollers and capstans.
Remote Commander
(1) POWER button
(2) TUNER PRESET 4/- buttons
[3] VoL (votume) +/— buttons
[4] Function selectors
5)cp player operation buttons
CD m: Selects the CD function and starts CD
playback
Battery life
About half a year of normal operation can be expected
when using the Sony SUM-3 (NS) batteries. When the
batteries are exhausted, the remote commander can no
longer operate the unit. If this happens, replace both
batteries with new ones.
To avoid battery leakage
When the commander is not be used for a long time,
remove the batteries to avoid damage caused by battery
leakage and corrosion.
Replacing the Stylus
Replace the stylus after approximately 400 hours of use.
An ND-155G replacement stylus is available at your Sony
dealer. Handle this delicate stylus with care.
1 Turn off the power of the amplifier.
2 Secure the tonearm to the arm rest.
3 Detach the stylus by grasping it with your fingers.
4 Insert the new stylus.
DECK A DECK B
Capstan Erase head Capstan
Cotton
Pinch roller Pinch roller
Playback
head
Recording/playback
head
Pull
out
Do
not
insert
a
cassette
until
cleaned
areas
are
completely
dry.
Cleaning
the
Cabinet
Demagnetizing
the
Heads
Clean
the
cabinet
periodically
with
a
soft
dry
cloth.
If
the
After 20 to 30 hours of use, it is necessary to remove, stains are difficult to remove, use a cloth moistened with a
residual magnetism built up on the head. Turn off the mild detergent solution. Do not use solvents such as
power and demagnetize heads with any commercially alcohol, benzine or thinner, since they will damage the
available demagnetizer. finish.
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Specifications
AUDIO POWER SPECIFICATIONS
POWER OUTPUT AND TOTAL HARMONIC
DISTORTION:
With 8-ohm loads, both channels driven, from
40 - 20,000 Hz; rated 100 watts per channel
minimum RMS power, with less than 0.9%
total harmonic distortion from 250 milliwatts
to rated output.
Amplifier
Frequency response
PHONO: RIAA curve
CD, TAPE 2/VIDEO:
10 Hz - 50 kHz +3 dB
Input
Tmo | asm | sok |
CD,
SPEAKER: Accepts speakers of 8 to
16 ohms
HEADPHONES: Accepts headphones
with low and high impedance
GRAPHIC EQUALIZER controls
Boost/Cut range:
+8 dB (100 Hz, 330 Hz, 4 KHz, 3.3kHz)
+6 dB (10 kHz)
Output
Tuner
System FM stereo, FM/AM superheterodyne tuner
Quartz-locked digital synthesizer system
FM tuner section
Tuning range
Antenna terminals
75 ohms unbalanced
300 ohms balanced
Intermediate frequency
10.7 MHz
Sensitivity (at 50 dB quieting )
22.1 dB, 7 pV (mono),
42.1 dBf, 70 nV (stereo)
Usable sensitivity 19.5 dBf, 5 wV (IHF)
Signal-to noise ratio (at 75 kHz deviation)
80 dB (mono), 75 dB (stereo) at 1 kHz
87.5 - 108 MHz
Separation 40 dB at 1 kHz
Selectivity 55 dB at 400 kHz
Harmonic distortion
0.3% (mono), 0.5% (stereo) at 1 kHz
AM tuner section
Tuning range
Antenna
530 - 1,710 kHz
AM loop antenna, External antenna
terminal
Intermediate frequency
450 kHz
Usable sensitivity AM loop antenna: 500 pV/m (1,000 kHz)
Signal-to-noise ratio
54 dB
Harmonic distortion
0.5%
Selectivity 38 dB (10 kHz)
Tape Deck
Recording system
4-track 2-channel stereo
Frequency response (DOLBY NR OFF)
With TYPE II cassette (Sony UCX-S)
30 - 14,000 Hz (£3 dB)
With TYPE | cassette (Sony HF-S)
30 - 13,000 Hz (+3 dB)
Wow and flutter 0.12% WRMS (NAB)
Turntable system PS-LX295 (SEN-211 only)
Platter 30 cm (12 inches)
Motor DC servo motor
Drive system Belt-drive
Speed 331/53 r.p.m., 45 r.p.m.
Automatic system
Return, reject
Tonearm type Statically balanced
Cartridge type § Moving magnet type
Dimensions Approx. 430 x 95 x 350 mm (w/h/d)
(17 x 3/, x 137/g inches)
Weight Approx. 2.5 kg (5 ib 9 oz) net
Power requirements
120 V AC, 60 Hz
Power consumption
175 W
Dimensions Approx. 430 x 277 x 297 mm (w/h/d)
(17 x 11 x 119/, inches)
Weight Approx. 8.6 kg (18 Ib 15 02) net
Accessories supplied
AM loop antenna (1)
FM wire antenna (1)
Remote Commander RM-S112(1)
Sony batteries SUM 3(NS) (2)
45-rpm adaptor (1)(SEN-211 only)
Design and specifications subject to change without notice.

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Before
going
through
the
check
list
below,
first
refer
back
to
the
connection
and
operating
procedures.
Shouid
any
problem
persist
after
you
have
made
these
checks,
consult
your
nearest
Sony
dealer.
Tuner Operation
STEREO indicator blinks. e Adjust the antenna.
Severe hum or noise. ¢ The signal strength is too weak. Connect an external antenna.
¢ Adjust the antenna.
© Connect the ground wire.
Cassette Deck Operation
@
button
does
not
activate.
©
No
cassette
in
the
cassette
holder.
The
tab
has
been
removed
from
the
cassette.
(See
page
11.)
Function
buttons
do
not
activate.
©
Cassette
holder
is
not
fully
closed.
Recording
or
playback
cannot
be
made,
or
there
|
¢
Recording/playback
and
erase
heads
are
either
dirty
or
is
decrease
in
sound
level.
magnetized.
Clean
or
demagnetize
the
heads.
(See
page
14.)
Excessive
wow,
flutter
or
dropout.
¢
Capstan
or
pinch
roller
is
dirty.
(See
page
14.)
Incomplete
erasure.
¢
Erase
head
is
dirty.
(See
page
14.)
Unbalanced
tone
in
high
frequencies.
¢
Improper
setting
of
the
DOLBY
NR
switch.
When
playing
back,
set
the
switch
to
the
same
position
used
in
recording.
¢
Improper
setting
of
the
TAPE
SELECT
switch.
(See
page
10.)
Turntable Operation (SEN-211 only)
Tonearm
skips,
skates
or
does
not
advance.
¢
Turntable
is
not
level.
Relocate
player
to
a
level
surface.
¢
Clean
record
with
commercially
available
record
cleaning
kit.
©
Replace
defective
record.
Poor
tone
quality.
¢
Remove
dust
on
stylus
by
blowing,
or
with
stylus
cleaning
brush.
¢ Replace worn stylus. (See page 14.)
Ramble
or
low-frequency
howl’.
¢
Relocate
turntable
to
a
steady
level
surface.
®
Relocate
turntable
or
speakers.
*
This
is
called
“acoustic
feedback”
and
is
caused
when
vibrations
from
the
speakers
are
transmitted
through
the
air
or
via
a
solid
objects
(such
as
the
sheives,
the
cabinet,
the
floor,
etc.)
to
the
turntable,
where
they
are
picked
up
by
the
stylus,
amplified
and
reproduced
through
the
speakers
once
again.
The
unit
is
not
turn
on.
©
Check
if
any
button
on
the
front
pane!
has
been
pressed
before
turning
on
the
SYSTEM
POWER
switch.
No
audio.
¢
Check
the
power
cord
connection.
©
Check
the
connections.
(See
pages
4
to
5.)
No
audio
from
one
channel.
e
Adjust
the
BALANCE
control.
¢
Check
the
speaker
cord
or
connecting
cord
connection.
(See
page
5.)
Noise
when
TV
is
turned
on.
¢
Move
the
TV
away
from
the
audio
system.
Lack
of
bass
sound
or
obscure
instrument
©
Check
the
connection
between
the
amplifier
and
speakers.
position.
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