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Sony STR-SE491
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Getting Started
© 1999 by Sony Corporation
Operating Instructions
FM Stereo
FM-AM Receiver
STR-DE535
STR-DE435
STR-SE491
3-866-247-12 (1)
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Summary

Warnings and Precautions

Owners Record

Record model and serial numbers for future reference.

Safety and Operation Precautions

Guidelines for safe usage, power, placement, and cleaning.

About This Manual

Manual Conventions and Model Differences

Explains manual conventions, icons, and feature differences.

Getting Started: Initial Setup

Unpacking and Remote Battery Installation

Lists included items and how to insert remote batteries.

Hookup Overview

Visual guide to connecting components to the receiver.

Getting Started: Connections

Antenna and Audio Component Hookups

Instructions for connecting antennas and audio components.

Getting Started: Connections

Video Component Hookups

Instructions for connecting video sources like TV tuners and VCRs.

Getting Started: Speaker Setup

Speaker System Hookups

Details on connecting front, rear, and center speakers for surround sound.

Getting Started: Speaker Setup

Speaker Configuration and Impedance

Guide to connecting rear/center speakers and setting impedance.

Getting Started: Power and Initial Use

AC Power Connections

Instructions for connecting the AC power cord and using the switched outlet.

Initial Receiver Setup and Memory Clear

Steps to prepare the receiver before initial power-on.

Getting Started: Surround Sound Setup

Dolby Surround Setup Guide

Explains Dolby Pro Logic Surround and speaker placement.

Speaker Volume Adjustment via Test Tone

Using test tones to set speaker volume levels for surround sound.

Getting Started: Surround Sound Setup

Rear Speaker Gain Adjustment

How to boost rear speaker gain for enhanced surround effect.

Controls and Operations: Front Panel

Front Panel Controls Overview

Identifies and explains the functions of front panel controls.

Controls and Operations: Audio and Tuning

Audio Adjustment and Tuner Controls

Describes controls for sound field, tone, and tuning.

Controls and Operations: Setup and Naming

SET UP Button Functions and Naming

Details SET UP button and naming stations/sources.

Receiver Operations: Radio Tuning

Direct Radio Tuning

How to tune radio stations using numeric frequencies.

Automatic Radio Station Scanning

How to scan for radio stations automatically.

Receiver Operations: Radio Presets

Presetting and Tuning Radio Stations

Instructions for storing and accessing favorite radio stations.

Using Surround Sound: Modes

Enjoying Pre-Programmed Sound Fields

How to use pre-programmed sound fields for enhanced audio.

Using Surround Sound: Customization

Selecting and Identifying Sound Fields

Guide to choosing sound fields and recognizing encoded software.

Using Surround Sound: Customization

Adjusting Sound Fields, Volume, and Tone

Adjusting sound parameters, delay, volume, and tone.

Using Surround Sound: Parameters

Sound Field Parameter Tables

Tables detailing adjustable parameters for sound fields.

Other Operations: Indexing and Recording

Indexing Stations;Sources and Recording

Naming stations/sources and recording audio/video.

Other Operations: Recording and Timer

Video Recording and Sleep Timer

How to record to VCRs and set the sleep timer.

Other Operations: System Setup

SET UP Button Adjustments and Remote Setup

Making system adjustments like auto function and remote setup.

Additional Information: Troubleshooting

Troubleshooting Common Issues

Common problems and solutions for receiver operation.

Additional Information: Specifications

Technical Specifications

Technical details and performance data of the receiver.

Additional Information: Support

Supplied Accessories and Glossary

Lists package contents and defines technical terms.

Dolby Pro Logic Surround Explained

Detailed explanation of Dolby Pro Logic Surround technology.

Rear Panel Descriptions

STR-DE535;DE435 Rear Panel Connections

Identifies and explains rear panel connections for specific models.

STR-SE491 Rear Panel Connections

Identifies and explains the rear panel connections for the STR-SE491 model.

Quick Reference Guide

Quick Guides for Core Functions

Provides brief instructions for tuning, presets, sources, and sound fields.

Summary

Warnings and Precautions

Owners Record

Record model and serial numbers for future reference.

Safety and Operation Precautions

Guidelines for safe usage, power, placement, and cleaning.

About This Manual

Manual Conventions and Model Differences

Explains manual conventions, icons, and feature differences.

Getting Started: Initial Setup

Unpacking and Remote Battery Installation

Lists included items and how to insert remote batteries.

Hookup Overview

Visual guide to connecting components to the receiver.

Getting Started: Connections

Antenna and Audio Component Hookups

Instructions for connecting antennas and audio components.

Getting Started: Connections

Video Component Hookups

Instructions for connecting video sources like TV tuners and VCRs.

Getting Started: Speaker Setup

Speaker System Hookups

Details on connecting front, rear, and center speakers for surround sound.

Getting Started: Speaker Setup

Speaker Configuration and Impedance

Guide to connecting rear/center speakers and setting impedance.

Getting Started: Power and Initial Use

AC Power Connections

Instructions for connecting the AC power cord and using the switched outlet.

Initial Receiver Setup and Memory Clear

Steps to prepare the receiver before initial power-on.

Getting Started: Surround Sound Setup

Dolby Surround Setup Guide

Explains Dolby Pro Logic Surround and speaker placement.

Speaker Volume Adjustment via Test Tone

Using test tones to set speaker volume levels for surround sound.

Getting Started: Surround Sound Setup

Rear Speaker Gain Adjustment

How to boost rear speaker gain for enhanced surround effect.

Controls and Operations: Front Panel

Front Panel Controls Overview

Identifies and explains the functions of front panel controls.

Controls and Operations: Audio and Tuning

Audio Adjustment and Tuner Controls

Describes controls for sound field, tone, and tuning.

Controls and Operations: Setup and Naming

SET UP Button Functions and Naming

Details SET UP button and naming stations/sources.

Receiver Operations: Radio Tuning

Direct Radio Tuning

How to tune radio stations using numeric frequencies.

Automatic Radio Station Scanning

How to scan for radio stations automatically.

Receiver Operations: Radio Presets

Presetting and Tuning Radio Stations

Instructions for storing and accessing favorite radio stations.

Using Surround Sound: Modes

Enjoying Pre-Programmed Sound Fields

How to use pre-programmed sound fields for enhanced audio.

Using Surround Sound: Customization

Selecting and Identifying Sound Fields

Guide to choosing sound fields and recognizing encoded software.

Using Surround Sound: Customization

Adjusting Sound Fields, Volume, and Tone

Adjusting sound parameters, delay, volume, and tone.

Using Surround Sound: Parameters

Sound Field Parameter Tables

Tables detailing adjustable parameters for sound fields.

Other Operations: Indexing and Recording

Indexing Stations;Sources and Recording

Naming stations/sources and recording audio/video.

Other Operations: Recording and Timer

Video Recording and Sleep Timer

How to record to VCRs and set the sleep timer.

Other Operations: System Setup

SET UP Button Adjustments and Remote Setup

Making system adjustments like auto function and remote setup.

Additional Information: Troubleshooting

Troubleshooting Common Issues

Common problems and solutions for receiver operation.

Additional Information: Specifications

Technical Specifications

Technical details and performance data of the receiver.

Additional Information: Support

Supplied Accessories and Glossary

Lists package contents and defines technical terms.

Dolby Pro Logic Surround Explained

Detailed explanation of Dolby Pro Logic Surround technology.

Rear Panel Descriptions

STR-DE535;DE435 Rear Panel Connections

Identifies and explains rear panel connections for specific models.

STR-SE491 Rear Panel Connections

Identifies and explains the rear panel connections for the STR-SE491 model.

Quick Reference Guide

Quick Guides for Core Functions

Provides brief instructions for tuning, presets, sources, and sound fields.

Sony STR-SE491 Specifications

General IconGeneral
Frequency Response10Hz to 50kHz
Total Harmonic Distortion0.09%
Input Sensitivity150 mV (line)
Speaker load impedance8 ohms
Power Output100 watts per channel (8 ohms, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, THD 0.09%)
Dimensions430 x 150 x 330mm
Tuning rangeFM, AM

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