User manual SONY STR-SE381

[. . . ] To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture. - Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. Should any solid object or liquid fall into the cabinet, unplug the receiver and have it checked by qualified personnel before operating it any further. You are cautioned that any change or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment. [. . . ] If you don't know the frequency of the station you want, see "Receiving broadcasts by scanning stations (automatic tuning)" on the next section. Before you begin, make sure you have: · If you cannot tune in a station and the entered numbers are flashing Make sure you've entered the right frequency. If not, press DIRECT and re-enter the frequency you want. If the entered numbers still flash, the frequency is not used in your area. Make sure that you tune in the simulcast program both on the TV (or the VCR) and on the receiver. If you enter a frequency not covered by the tuning interval The entered value is automatically rounded up or down to the closest covered value. If you don't know the frequency of the radio station you want, you can have the receiver scan all the receivable stations to locate the one you want. Press the + button for a higher station number; press the ­ button for a lower one. When you tune past either end of the band, the receiver automatically jumps to the opposite end. Every time a station is received, the receiver stops scanning. (You don't have to enter the last "0. You'll most likely want to preset the receiver with the radio stations you listen to often so that you don't have to tune in the station every time. You can record on a cassette tape or MiniDisc using the receiver. See the instruction manual of your tape deck or MD recorder if you need help. You cannot record the audio and video signal during 5. For example, insert a CD into the CD player. Insert a blank tape or disc into the recording deck and adjust the recording level, if necessary. Start recording on the recording deck and then start playing the component. You can take advantage of surround sound simply by selecting one of the three pre-programmed surround modes according to the type of music you wish to play. Each time you press SURROUND MODE, surround mode changes as follows: STR-SE581 only n PRO LOGIC* n C. To turn off surround sound 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. Make sure to select speaker A with the SPEAKERS A button. [. . . ] To take advantage of Dolby Pro Logic, you should have at least one pair of rear speakers and/or one center speaker. You also need to select the appropriate center mode to enjoy a full effect. In a system with a center speaker (NORMAL/WIDE/3 CH LOGIC modes) The test tone is output from the front L (left), center, front R (right), and rear speakers in succession. Select PHANTOM mode if you have front and rear speakers but no center speaker. [. . . ]