Sony STR-SE581 User Manual

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Unpacking 4
Hookup Overview 4
Antenna Hookups 5
Audio/Video Component Hookups 5
Speaker System Hookups 6
AC Hookups 8
Before You Use Your Receiver 8

Selecting a Component 9
Receiving Broadcasts 11
Presetting Radio Stations 12
Recording 13
Choosing a Surround Mode 14
Getting the Most Out of Dolby Pro Logic Surround Sound 15

Troubleshooting 17
Specifications 18
Glossary 19

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.

The instructions in this manual are for
models STR-SE581 and STR-SE381.
Check your model number by looking
at the upper right corner of the front
panel or lower right corner of the
remote. In this manual, the STR-SE581 is
the model used for illustration
purposes, any difference in operation is
clearly indicated in the text, for
example, “STR-SE581 only”.

The instructions in this manual describe
the controls on the receiver. You can
also use the controls on the remote if
they have the same or similar names as
those on the receiver.
• A “Quick Reference Guide” is

supplied on page 23.

• The “Remote Button Descriptions”

section on page 22 provides an
overview of the remote buttons.

• The following icons are used in this

manual:

Indicates that you can use only
the remote to do the task.
Indicates hints and tips for

making the task easier.

This receiver has the Dolby Pro Logic
Surround system.
Manufactured under license from Dolby
Laboratories Licensing Corporation.
“Dolby ,” “Pro Logic” and the double-D
symbol a are trademarks of Dolby
Laboratories Licensing Corporation.

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