About This Manual; Important Safety Instruction - Sony STR-DA9000ES Operating Instructions Manual

For customer in Canada
CAUTION
TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH WIDE
BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY
INSERT.

Important Safety Instruction

1 Read these instructions.
2 Keep these instructions.
3 Heed all warnings.
4 Follow all instructions.
5 Do not use this apparatus near water.
6 Clean only with dry cloth.
7 Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in
accordance with the manufacturer's instrucitons.
8 Do not install near any heat sources such as
radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus
(including amplifiers) that produce heat.
9 Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or
grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two
blades with one wider than the other. A grounding
type plug has two blades and a third grounding
prong. The wide blade or the third prong are
provided for your safety. If the provided plug does
not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for
replacement of the obsolete outlet.
10 Protect the power cord from being walked on or
pinched particularly at plugs, convenience
receptacles, and the point where they exit from the
apparatus.
11 Only use attachments/accessories specified by the
manufacturer.
12 Use only with the cart, stand,
tripod, bracket, or table specified
by the manufacturer, or sold with
the apparatus. When a cart is
used, use caution when moving
the cart/apparatus combination
to avoid injury from tip-over.
13 Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or
when unused for long periods of time.
14 Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.
Servicing is required when the apparatus has been
damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or
plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects
have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has
been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate
normally, or has been dropped.

About This Manual

• The instructions in this manual are for model STR-
DA9000ES. Check your model number by looking at
the lower right corner of the front panel. In this
manual, STR-DA9000ES (area code U) is used for
illustration purposes unless stated otherwise. Any
difference in operation is clearly indicated in the text,
for example, "Model of area code U only".
• The instructions in this manual describe the controls
on the receiver. You can also use the controls on the
supplied remote if they have the same or similar
names as those on the receiver. For details on the use
of your remote, see the separate operating
instructions supplied with the remote.
About area codes
The area code of the receiver you purchased is
shown on the upper right portion of the rear panel
(see the illustration below).
SPEAKERS AC IN
SURROUND
R L
B
B
A
A
CENTER
AC OUTLET
SURROUND BACK
R L
FRONT
R L
B B
A
A
IMPEDANCE USE 4-16
A+B USE 8-16
Any differences in operation, according to the area
code, are clearly indicated in the text, for example,
"Models of area code AA only".
This receiver incorporates Dolby* Digital and Pro
Logic Surround and the DTS** Digital Surround
System.
* Manufactured under license from Dolby
Laboratories.
"Dolby", "Pro Logic" and the double-D symbol are
trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.
** "DTS", "DTS-ES Extended Surround", and
"Neo:6" are trademarks of Digital Theater Systems,
Inc.
4-XXX-XXX-XX AA
Area code
US
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