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Getting Started
Unpacking
Check that you received the following items with the
receiver:
• FM wire antenna (1)
• AM loop antenna (1)
• Remote controller (remote) (1)
• Size AA (R6) batteries (2)
Inserting batteries into the remote
Insert two size AA (R6) batteries in accordance with
the + and – markings on the battery compartment.
When using the remote, point it at the remote sensor g
on the receiver.
When to replace batteries
Under normal use, the batteries should last for about 6
months. When the remote no longer operates the
receiver, replace both batteries with new ones.
Notes
• Do not leave the remote in an extremely hot or humid
place.
• Do not use a new battery with an old one.
• Do not expose the remote sensor to direct sunlight or
lighting apparatuses. Doing so may cause a malfunction.
• If you don’t use the remote for an extended period of time,
remove the batteries to avoid possible damage from
battery leakage and corrosion.
Hookup Overview
The receiver allows you to connect and control the
following audio/video components. Follow the
hookup procedures for the components that you want
to connect to the receiver on the pages specified. To
learn the locations and names of each jack, see “Rear
Panel Descriptions” on page 21.
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Before you get started
• Turn off the power to all components before making
any connections.
• Do not connect the AC power cords until all of the
connections are completed.
• Be sure to make connections firmly to avoid hum
and noise.
• When connecting an audio/video cable, be sure to
match the color-coded pins to the appropriate jacks
on the components: Yellow (video) to Yellow; White
(left, audio) to White; and Red (right, audio) to Red.
AM/FM antenna
Antenna Hookups (5)
Center
speaker
DVD player/AC-3
decoder (STR-
SE581 only)
Rear
speaker
(R)
Active
woofer
(STR-
SE581
only)
Front
speaker
(R)
Front
speaker
(L)
Speaker
System
Hookups (6)
TV tuner
DBS (Digital
broadcasting
system)
VCR
CD player
Tape/MD deck
Turntable
Audio/Video Component
Hookups (5)
Rear
speaker
(L)