Sony HST-SE581 User Manual

Cassette Deck Receiver

3-862-621-11 (1)

Operating Instructions Mode d‘emploi Manual de Instrucciones

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HST-SE581

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 a and “PRO LOGIC” are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation.

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

Getting Started

Step 1: Hooking up the system

Perform the following procedure 1 to 9 (skip 7 for 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.

FM lead antenna

Right front speaker

AM loop antenna

HST-SE581 rear panel

CD player (CDP-CX571*)

Left front speaker

Superwoofer

* CDP-CX571 is used for illustration purpose. You can connect CDP-C661 in the same manner.

Right rear speaker

Left rear speaker

Center speaker

Connect 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.

Pull the lever toward you after connecting the speaker cords.

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Connect the FM/AM antennas.

Set up the AM loop antenna, then connect it.

For European model

AM loop antenna

Extend the FM lead antenna horizontally.

COAXIAL

Black* (’)

Red* (‘)

* The color of your speaker cords might be

different. See the manual provided with your speaker system for details.

Connect the rear speakers.

Insert this portion.

Connect the speaker cords to the REAR SPEAKER terminals of the same color.

Connect the center speaker.

Connect the speaker cords to the CENTER SPEAKER terminals of the same color.

Connect the superwoofer.

Connect the speaker cords to the SUPER WOOFER terminals of the same color.

Pull the lever toward you after connecting the antenna.

For other models

AM loop antenna

Pull the lever toward you after connecting the antenna.

Extend the FM lead antenna horizontally.

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Step 1: Hooking up the system (continued)

Connect 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.

OK N.G.

Set VOLTAGE SELECTOR to the

position of your local power line voltage (only on models supplied with a voltage selector).

220–240V 110–120V

European, Australian, Singaporean and Malaysian models

Other models

Connect the power cord from the

system to a wall outlet.

Inserting two R6 (size AA) batteries into the remote

Connect 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.

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.

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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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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.

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Number buttons

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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.

1 Hold down the SYSTEM

CONTROL/FUNCTION button whose function you want to change (TAPE, for example).

2 Press 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.

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Step 1: Hooking up the system (continued)

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

10 TV

>10 DBS

* Sony VCRs are operated with a VTR 1, 2 or 3

setting. These correspond to Beta, 8mm and VHS respectively.

VCR (remote control mode VTR 1*)

VCR (remote control mode VTR 2*)

VCR (remote control mode VTR 3*)

To reset the setting to the factory setting

Repeat the above procedure.

Step 2: Setting up the speakers

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.

Center speaker

Front speaker (L)

Front speaker (R)

Rear speaker (L)

Rear speaker (R)

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.

Front speaker (L)

Rear speaker (L)

Center speaker

Front speaker (R)

Rear speaker (R)

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.

Center speaker

Front speaker (L)

Front speaker (R)

Positioning the speakers

Before you connect them, determine the best location for your speakers.

1 Place the front speakers at the angle

of 45 degrees from your listening position.

Center speaker

Front speaker (L)

Rear speaker (L)

45°

Front speaker (R)

Rear speaker (R)

2 Place 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).

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.

Front speaker (L)

Rear speaker (L)

Front speaker (R)

Rear speaker (R)

Center speaker

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Step 2: Setting up the speakers

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3 Place the rear speakers facing each

other at about 60 to 90 cm above your listening position.

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.

60 to 90 cm

Rear speaker

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1 Press DOLBY (or SURROUND

MODE on the remote repeatedly) to select DOLBY.

2 Press 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:

n NORMAL n WIDE

PHANTOM N 3CH N

3 Press 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:

n Front (left) n Center

Rear N Front (right) N

• 3CH:

n Front (left) n Center

Front (right) N

• PHANTOM:

n Front n Rear

5 Press SURROUND T.TONE on the

remote when you are done adjusting.

The test tone is turned off.

6 Press 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:

n 20 ms n 30 ms n 15 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.

4 Adjust 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).

Connecting optional AV components

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 the audio output of a TV game/LD player

To listen to the sound of a TV game/LD player

Press VIDEO 2.

Connecting a turntable

Make sure to match the color of the plugs and the jacks.

To the analog (line) output of a turntable

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 y SIGNAL GND terminal of the unit.

y SIGNAL GND terminal

Connecting a VCR

Make sure to match the color of the plugs and the jacks.

To the audio input of a VCR

To listen to the sound of a VCR

Press VIDEO 1.

To the audio output of a VCR

Connecting optional outdoor antennas

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

COAXIAL

Screw clamp

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

Screw clamp

Insulated wire (not supplied)

COAXIAL

IEC standard socket connector (not supplied)

Ground wire (not supplied)

For other models

75-ohm coaxial cable (not supplied)

Ground wire (not supplied)

75Ω

Screw clamp

Ground wire (not supplied)

For other models

Screw clamp

Insulated wire (not supplied)

75Ω

Ground wire (not supplied)

Important

If you connect an outdoor antenna, ground from y SIGNAL GND terminal with the screw clamp against lightning. To prevent a gas explosion, do not connect the ground wire to a gas pipe.

The Radio

Presetting radio stations

You can preset up to 30 stations, 20 for FM and 10 for AM.

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1 Turn on the system and press

TUNER.

2 Press BAND repeatedly to select FM

or AM.

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3 Press 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.

4 Press MEMORY.

“MEMORY” appears and the last preset number flashes in the display.

MEMORY

MHz

Preset number

5 Use 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 n 1 n 5 20 >10 n 2 n 0/10 (or 0)

The system stores the station at the preset number you specified.

6 Repeat 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.

Scanning the preset memory

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POWER

1 Press BAND repeatedly to select FM

or AM.

2 Press MEMORY SCAN.

A preset number flashes in the display.

MHz

Preset number

3 Press TUNING + or –.

Press + to scan higher preset numbers. Press – to scan lower preset numbers. You will hear each preset station for about four seconds.

4 Press 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.

Listening to the radio

–– Preset Tuning

Preset radio stations in the tuner’s memory first (see page 14).

STEREO/MONO TUNING –/+

1 Press BAND repeatedly to select FM

or AM.

2 Use 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 n 1 n 5 20 >10 n 2 n 0/10 (or 0)

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CH/PRESET +/–

MASTER VOL +/–

When using the remote

Press CH/PRESET + for higher preset numbers. Press CH/PRESET – for lower preset numbers.

3 Repeat 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.

The Tape Deck

Playing a tape

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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1 Turn on the system and press TAPE. 2 Press § and insert a recorded tape.

The illustration shows when you insert a recorded tape into deck A.

With the side you want to play facing you

3 Set DIRECTION to select the side(s)

to play.

Set to A to play one side. Set to a to play both sides continuously*. To play both decks in succession*, set to RELAY.

4 Press ·.

Press ª to 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

Press p. Press PAUSE P (or P on 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).

MASTER VOL +/–

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Playing a tape (continued)

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.

Recording on a tape

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.

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1 Press one of the function buttons to

select the sound source to be recorded.

2 Press § and insert a blank tape into

deck B.

With the side you want to record on facing you

3 Set DIRECTION to select the side(s)

to be recorded on.

Set to A to record on one side. Set to a to record on both sides*.

4 Press 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.

5 Press PAUSE P or ·.

Press ª twice to start recording from the reverse side.

Recording starts.

6 Start playing the sound source.

Recording from the radio

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.

DOLBY NR

* 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.

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1 Press § and insert a blank tape into

deck B.

2 Press BAND repeatedly to select FM

or AM.

3 Use 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 n 1 n 5 20 >10 n 2 n 0/10 (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 the radio (continued)

Recording from a

4 Set DIRECTION.

Set to A to record on one side. Set to a to record on both sides*.

5 Press REC r.

The tape deck stands by for recording.

6 Press PAUSE P or ·.

Press ª twice 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.

tape

–– Dubbing

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.

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1 Press § and insert a recorded tape

into deck A and a blank tape into deck B.

2 Set DIRECTION to select the side(s)

to be recorded on.

Set to A to 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.

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3 Select 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.

4 Select the side from which to start

dubbing.

Press · to record from the front side. Press ª to record from the reverse side.

5 Press PAUSE P to start dubbing.

Inserting a blank space during recording

–– Record Muting

To stop normal-speed dubbing

Press p on deck B.

To stop high-speed dubbing

Press p on both decks.

Tips

• During high-speed dubbing, only p is operative.

• If the original tape was recorded with Dolby NR B, dubbing is automatically performed with Dolby NR B. If, however, you want to monitor the sound during normal-speed dubbing, set DOLBY NR to B.

Note

If a TV set is placed near the system, noise may occur during high-speed dubbing. In that case, turn the TV set off or move it away from the system.

Dubbing only specific portions

You can skip unwanted portions during normal-speed dubbing.

1 Press p on deck A at the portion you want

to skip. Deck B changes to recording pause.

2 Locate the point you want to resume

recording on deck A, then stop the tape.

3 Press PAUSE P to resume dubbing.

You can insert a blank space of 4 seconds between each track or erase unwanted portions on a tape.

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1 Start recording. 2 Press REC MUTING R at the point

you want to insert a blank space.

“REC” flashes in the display and a blank space is recorded on the tape.

After 4 seconds, P lights up and the tape deck changes to recording pause.

3 Press PAUSE P or · to resume

recording.

While dubbing at normal speed, press PAUSE P to resume recording.

Tip

To insert a blank space longer than 4 seconds, hold down REC MUTING R as long as you want. After 4 seconds, “REC” flashes faster. When you release REC MUTING R, P indicator lights up and the tape deck changes to recording pause. Press PAUSE P to resume recording.

Sound Adjustment

Adjusting the sound Selecting the preset

sound fields

You can adjust the bass and treble sound.

You can take advantage of sound fields

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simply by selecting one of the five preprogrammed effects according to the program you want to play.

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TONEPHONES

Press TONE*, then + or – to adjust the tone quality.

* Each time you press TONE, the adjusting mode

changes between bass and treble.

To listen through the headphones

Connect the headphones to PHONES.

SOUND FIELD

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Press one of the SOUND FIELD buttons so that the sound field you want appears in the display.

Select the appropriate sound field as follows:

Press

1 ROCK

2 POPS

3 CLASSIC

4 MOVIE

5 GAME

To reproduce

Powerful, clear sounds, emphasizing low and high audio.

Light, bright sounds, emphasizing high and middle range audio.

Broad, open sounds with plenty of reverberation using a surround effect.

A theater-like environment using a surround effect.

Maximum audio impact from video game software using a surround effect.

To turn off the sound fields

Press SOUND FIELD you have selected. “OFF” appears, and the sound field’s effect is defeated.

To select with the remote

Press SOUND FIELD repeatedly until the sound field you want appears. Each time you press the button, the display changes as follows:

n ROCK n POPS n CLASSIC

OFF N GAME N MOVIE N

Tip

If you want to listen to CLASSIC, MOVIE or GAME without a surround effect, press one of the SURROUND MODE buttons to turn off the respective indicator.

Selecting the surround mode

You can take advantage of surround sound simply by selecting one of the three preprogrammed surround modes according to the type of program you want to play.

DOLBY PRO LOGIC indicator

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Press one of the SURROUND MODE buttons (DOLBY, HALL or SIMULATED) to turn on the surround sound.

Selected mode’s indicator lights up in the display. The DOLBY PRO LOGIC indicator lights up when you select the DOLBY mode.

Select the appropriate surround mode as follows:

Press To

DOLBY decode programs processed with

HALL get the atmosphere of a large

SIMULATED reproduce a simulated stereo

Dolby Pro Logic Surround and create the atmosphere of a movie theater.

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effect to monaural sound.

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Selecting the surround mode (continued)

To turn off surround sound

Press SURROUND MODE (DOLBY, HALL or SIMULATED) you have selected.

Selecting with the remote

The remote also lets you select the surround mode.

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SURROUND MODE

Emphasizing the bass sound

You can reinforce the bass sound of your superwoofer and obtain a greater sense of atmosphere. Use the remote to adjust the superwoofer from your listening position.

SUPER WOOFER indicator

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Press SURROUND MODE repeatedly until the surround mode you want appears.

Each time you press the button, the display changes as follows:

n DOLBY n HALL

OFF N SIMULATED N

Tip

You can find Dolby Surround-encoded software by looking at the packaging. However, some videos and laser discs may use Dolby Surround sound even if it’s not indicated on the package.

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1 Press WOOFER ON/OFF (or

S.WOOFER ON/OFF on the remote) to turn on the superwoofer.

The SUPER WOOFER indicator lights up.

Additional Information

2 Press S.WOOFER PHASE on the

remote to select the polarity that provides the best bass reproduction.

3 Press WOOFER, then – or + to

adjust the superwoofer level (or LEVEL S.WOOFER +/– on the remote).

Notes

• You can only adjust the superwoofer level when the superwoofer is on (when the SUPER WOOFER indicator is lit).

• You cannot use the superwoofer when you select PHONO (“SELECT OTHER FUNCTION” appears).

Precautions

On operating voltage

Before operating the system, check that the operating voltage of your system is identical with the voltage of your local power supply.

On safety

• The unit is not disconnected from the AC power source (mains) as long as it is connected to the wall outlet, even if the unit itself has been turned off.

• Unplug the system from the wall outlet (mains) if it is not to be used for an extended period of time. To disconnect the cord (mains lead), pull it out by the plug. Never pull the cord itself.

• Should any solid object or liquid fall into the component, unplug the stereo system and have the component checked by qualified personnel before operating it any further.

• The AC power cord must be changed only at the qualified service shop.

On placement

• Place the stereo system in a location with adequate ventilation to prevent heat build-up in the stereo system.

• Do not place the system in an inclined position.

• Do not place the system in locations where it is;

– Extremely hot or cold – Dusty or dirty – Very humid – Vibrating – Subject to direct sunlight.

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Precautions (continued)

Before placing a cassette in the tape deck

Take up any slack in the tape. Otherwise the tape may get entangled in the parts of the tape deck and become damaged.

When using a tape longer than 90 minutes

The tape is very elastic. Do not change the tape operations such as play, stop, and fast-winding etc. frequently. The tape may get entangled in the tape deck.

To save a tape permanently

To prevent a tape from being accidentally recorded over, break off the cassette tab from side A or B as illustrated. If you later want to reuse the tape for recording, cover the broken tab with adhesive tape.

Side A

Cleaning the tape heads

Clean the tape heads after every 10 hours of use. When the tape heads become dirty;

– the sound is distorted – there is a decrease in sound level – the sound drops out – the tape does not erase completely

– the tape does not record. Make sure to clean the heads before you start an important recording or after playing an old tape. Use a separately sold dry-type or wet-type cleaning cassette. For details, refer to the instructions of the cleaning cassette.

Demagnetizing the tape heads

Demagnetize the tape heads and the metal parts that have contact with the tape after every 20 to 30 hours of use with a separately sold demagnetizing cassette. For details, refer to the instructions of the demagnetizing cassette.

Cleaning the cabinet

Use a soft cloth slightly moistened with mild detergent solution. Never use strong solvents, such as thinner or benzine, since they may damage the finish.

Tab of side B

When you are using a TYPE-II (CrO (metal) cassette, be careful not to cover the detector slots which allow the tape deck to automatically detect the type of tape.

Tab of side A

TYPE-II TYPE-IV

Detector slots

(Do not cover with adhesive tape.)

If you have any questions or problems concerning your stereo system, please consult your nearest Sony dealer.

2) or TYPE-IV

Troubleshooting

If you run into any problem using this stereo system, use the following check list.

First, check that the power cord is connected firmly and the speakers are connected properly and firmly.

Should any problem persist, consult your nearest Sony dealer.

General

There is no sound.

•Turn MASTER VOLUME clockwise.

•The headphones are connected.

•Connect the antennas.

•Make sure the speaker connection is secure.

•The protective device on the cassette deck receiver has been activated bacause of a short circuit.

(“PROTECT” flashes.) Turn off the cassette deck receiver, eliminate the short-circuit problem and turn on the power again.

There is severe hum or noise.

•A TV or VCR is placed too close to the stereo system. Move the system away from the TV or VCR.

•Make sure you connect a ground wire to the y SIGNAL GND terminal.

The remote does not function.

•There is an obstacle between the remote and the system.

•The remote is not pointing in the direction of the system’s sensor g.

•The batteries have run down. Replace the batteries.

•Pressing TV CONTROL sets the remote to operate the TV only. In this case, press one of the SYSTEM CONTROL/ FUNCTION buttons before operating the cassette deck receiver (etc.).

Speakers

Sound comes from one channel or unbalanced left and right volume.

•Check the speaker connection and speaker placement.

There is no sound from the speakers except the center speaker.

•The source being played back is monaural. Turn off the Pro Logic mode.

There is no sound from the center speaker.

•The Pro Logic mode is set to PHANTOM mode. Select another mode.

•Adjust the CENTER level appropriately (see page 11).

There is no sound from the rear speakers.

•The Pro Logic mode is set to 3CH logic mode. Select another mode.

•Adjust the REAR level appropriately (see page 11).

•The software being played back has limited sound effects. Check the volume with the test tone.

Tape Deck

The tape operating buttons do not work.

•Wait until the P indication stops flashing. (Operation is not possible for the first three seconds after the power is turned on.)

•Insert the tape properly and close the cassette holder completely.

The tape does not record.

•No tape in the cassette holder.

•The tab has been removed from the tape (see “To save a tape permanently” on page 26).

•The tape has reeled to the end.

The tape does not record nor play or there is a decrease in sound level.

•The heads are dirty. Clean them (see “Cleaning the tape heads” on page 26).

•The record/playback heads are magnetized. Demagnetize them (see “Demagnetizing the tape heads” on page

26).

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Troubleshooting (continued)

Tuner

The tape does not erase completely.

•The record/playback heads are magnetized. Demagnetize them (see “Demagnetizing the tape heads” on page

26).

There is excessive wow or flutter, or the sound drops out.

•The capstans or pinch rollers are dirty. Clean them (see “Cleaning the tape heads” on page 26).

Noise increases or the high frequencies are erased.

•The record/playback heads are magnetized. Demagnetize them (see “Demagnetizing the tape heads” on page

26).

The sound is unbalanced.

•Make sure the Dolby NR setting matches the setting used when the tape was recorded.

•Move the system away from the TV or VCR.

The tape stops before the tape has been fully rewound.

•There is slack in the tape. Take up the tape slack.

•The cassette shell is bent. Use another cassette.

There is excessively loud tape transport noise during fast-forwarding or rewinding.

•This noise is caused by the cassette and is not a mechanical problem.

§ does not work.

•There was a power failure or the power cord was disconnected during tape operation. Reconnect the power.

There is a short break in sound output during playback.

•You pressed ), 0 or p on one deck while the other deck was playing. Or you pressed PAUSE P, · or ª on deck B while deck A was playing.

You cannot tune in a frequency.

•Adjust the antennas.

•Connect the FM outdoor antenna.

•Preset the stations again if you’ve moved.

Severe hum or noise ("TUNED" or "STEREO" flashes in the display).

•Adjust the antenna.

•The signal strength is too weak. Connect the outdoor antenna.

•Tune to a correct frequency.

•Move the system away from the TV or VCR.

A stereo FM program cannot be received in stereo.

•Press STEREO/MONO so that “STEREO” appears.

If other troubles not described above occur, reset the system as follows:

1 Unplug the power cord. 2 Hold down DOLBY, then plug the power

cord again into the wall outlet.

The system is reset to the factory settings. All the settings you made such as the preset stations are cleared. You should set them again.

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