Sony STR-SE491 Operating Instructions (Receiver Component)

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    Getting Star3t-8e66d-247-12 (1) FM Stereo FM-AM Receiver Operating Instructions STR-DE535 STR-DE435 STR-SE491 © 1999 by Sony Corporation 1
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    user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions manual Sony dealer regarding this product. Model No. STR-DE535/STR-DE435/ STR-SE491 Serial No On power sources • Before operating the receiver, check that the operating voltage is identical with your local power
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    or problem concerning your receiver, please consult your nearest Sony dealer. About This Manual The instructions in this manual are for models STR-DE535, STR-DE435 and STR-SE491. Check your model number by looking at the upper right corner of the front panel or lower right corner of the remote. In
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    with the receiver: • FM wire antenna (1) • AM loop antenna (1) • Remote commander (remote) (1) Model Remote STR-DE535 RM-LJ302 STR-DE435 and STR-SE491 RM-PP402 • LR6 (size-AA) batteries (3) (STR-DE535 only) • R6 (size-AA) bateries (2) (STR-DE435 and STR-SE491 only) • Operating Instructions of
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    in the left column. To prevent a gas explosion, do not connect the ground wire to a gas pipe. Note (except STR-DE435) Do not use the SIGNAL GND y terminal for grounding the receiver. Where do I go next? If you want to connect other components, go on to the next section. If you're
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    instructions supplied with your CD player, MD recorder or tape deck for details. Video Component Hookups Overview This section describes how to connect video components to the receiver. For specific locations of the jacks, see the illustration below. 5.1 CH/DVD MONITOR (except STR-SE491
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    Getting Started VCR Receiver VIDEO OUT VIDEO IN VCR OUTPUT INPUT VIDEO VIDEO L R AUDIO OUT AUDIO IN VIDEO AUDIO AUDIO L R * except STR-SE491 Use the function buttons (TV/SAT, CD, MD/TAPE etc.) to select the VIDEO AUDIO OUT signal. You can record this audio signal by connecting a
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    table below. Check the instruction manual of your speakers if Receiver SPEAKERS REAR CENTER R L Rear speaker Centre speaker (L) R L After connecting all the components, speakers, and AC power STR-DE535 only Receiver WOOFER AUDIO OUT Active woofer INPUT STR-DE435 and STR-SE491 only Receiver
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    receiver. SWITCHED AC OUTLET / to a wall outlet Caution Make sure that the power consumption of the component connected to the receiver's AC outlet does not exceed 120 watts After turning on the receiver Check the following indicator: • Press MUTING or MUTING on the remote if the MUTING indicator
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    2 to 3 ft. (60 - 90 cm) Selecting the center mode The receiver offers you four center modes: PHANTOM, 3 STEREO, NORMAL, and WIDE. Each , you don't have to adjust the speaker volume.) Using the controls on the remote, you can adjust the volume level from wherever you're listening. 1 Make sure
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    all speakers at the same time Rotate MASTER VOLUME on the main unit or press MASTER VOLUME +/- on the remote. What is a test tone? A test tone is a signal that is produced by the receiver and used to adjust speaker volume. The test tone is output from speakers in the following two ways
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    to use. To listen to or watch Press Video tapes VIDEO TV programs or Satellite receiver TV/SAT MiniDiscs or audio tapes MD/TAPE Compact discs (CD) CD Radio programs TUNER Records PHONO (except STR-DE435) DVD player/AC-3 decoder 5.1 CH/DVD After selecting the component, turn on the
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    Location of Parts and Basic Amplifier Operations PHONES jack Connects headphones. Note To use the program source. !™ The following buttons operate the built-in tuner. For details, see "Receiving Broadcasts" starting from page 15. Note that these buttons are operable only when the tuner is selected
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    Parts and Basic Amplifier Operations @¡ !£ !ª!∞ !¶ !¢ @º !§ !• !£ The following buttons operate the built-in tuner. For details, see "Receiving AUTO FUNCTION* Specify whether or not Sony components connected via Control A1 II to remote signals sent from the 2 way remote. (page 23) * STR-DE535
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    • Selected the appropriate speaker system. (See "Front Panel Parts Description" on page 12.) 1/u AM (power) TUNING +/- FM MASTER VOLUME Numeric buttons DIRECT FM MODE TUNER 1 Press 1/u (power) to turn on the receiver. 2 Press TUNER. The last received station is tuned in. 3 Press FM or AM to
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    change a preset station Preset a new station on the number you want to change. Note If the AC power cord is disconnected for about one week, the preset stations will be cleared from the receiver's memory, and you will have to preset the stations again. Tuning preset stations (preset tuning) You can
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    grouped into two types. PRO LOGIC sound field can be used to reproduce plain surround sound. When you select the PRO LOGIC sound field, the receiver obtains full surround sound by using Dolby Pro Logic to decode Dolby Surround encoded software. The surround sound is reproduced in the exact way that
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    field you want. See the table on this page for information on each sound field. The receiver memorizes the last sound field selected for each program source (Sound Field Link) Whenever you select for game software with stereo sound capablity. * STR-DE535 only. ** When using 5.1 CH/DVD only. 18
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    sound field, the changes are stored in memory indefinitely (unless the receiver is unplugged for about one week). You can change a customized factory settings 1 If the power is on, press 1/u (power) to turn off the power. 2 Hold down SOUND FIELD ON/OFF and press 1/u (power). "SUR CLEAR" appears
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    Test tone output r In the following order: front (L), center, front (R), rear (R) r and rear (L) r r r r From the front and the center speakers alternately * STR-DE535 only a) Adjustable only when the center mode is set to PHANTOM, NORMAL, or WIDE (see page 10). b) Adjustable only when the
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    component (MD recorder, Tape deck, VCR) ç: Audio signal flow c: Video signal flow (except STR-SE491) Recording on a MiniDisc or audio tape You can record on a MiniDisc or cassette tape using the receiver. See the instruction manual of your MD recorder or tape deck if you need help. 1 Press one of
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    5.1 CH/DVD mode. Using the Sleep Timer Using the controls on the remote, you can set the amplifier to turn off automatically at a time you specify. STR-DE535 only STR-DE435/SE491 only SLEEP >/. Press SLEEP on the remote while the power is on. Each time you press SLEEP, the time changes as shown
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    you to turn Sony components connected via remote This receiver is shipped from the factory with the 2 way remote control system set to "ON". Normally, you can use the receiver as is. However, if you want to use this receiver remote control system. For details, refer to the operating instructions
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    If you experience any of the following difficulties while using the receiver, use this troubleshooting guide to help you remedy the problem. Should any problem persist, consult your nearest Sony dealer. There's no sound or only a very low-level sound is heard. / Check that the speakers
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    in any AM station, turn off the receiver. Hold down the PRESET TUNING + button and press the 1/u (power) button. All preset stations will be erased when you change the interval. To reset the interval, repeat the procedure. Video section (except STR-SE491) Inputs VIDEO, TV/SAT, 5.1 CH/DVD: 1 Vp
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    Remote commander (remote) (1) (see page 4) LR6 (size-AA) batteries (3) (STR-DE535 only) R6 (size-AA) batteries (2) (STR-DE435/SE491 that it is the third audio coding method to be developed by the broadcasting station that is stored in memory of the receiver. Once you "preset" stations, you no longer
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    Effect level 19 H, I, J, K, L, M Hookups AC power cord 9 antennas 5 audio components 5 overview 4 speakers 7 tuning 16 Q Quick reference guide 29 R Rear panel 5, 6, 7, 9, 28 Receiving broadcasts directly 15 using mode 10, 26 Troubleshooting 24 Tuning. See Receiving broadcasts U Unpacking 4 V
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    CH/DVD 9 MONITOR !º CTRL A1 II (STR-DE535 only) !¡ WOOFER (STR-DE535-2 pins, STR-DE435- 1 pin) !™ SPEAKERS REAR !£ SPEAKERS CENTER !¢ AC power cord !∞ SWITCHED AC OUTLET (STR-DE535-2-ganged, STR-DE435-1-ganged) !§ SPEAKERS FRONT (A/B) !¶ IMPEDANCE SELECTOR STR-SE491 only 18 9 !º !¡ !™ 2 34
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    Quick Reference Guide Receiving Broadcasts Presetting Radio (direct tuning) Stations Selecting a Component Example: Receiving FM 102.50 MHz TUNER tape VIDEO Turn on the VCR. Start playing. Scanning Radio Receiving Preset Stations (automatic tuning) Stations Using Pre-programed Sound Fields
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1999 by Sony Corporation
Operating Instructions
FM Stereo
FM-AM Receiver
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STR-SE491
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