Sony STR-DE985 Operating Instructions Manual page 58

On safety
Should any solid obj_t or liquid fall into the cabinet,
unplug the receiver and have it checked by qualified
pel\_onnel before operating it any fitrtber.
On power sources
• Before operating the unit, check that the operating
voltage is identical with your local power supply.
The operating voltage is indicated on the nameplate
a the rear of the receivm\
• The unit is not disconnected from the AC power
somme (mains) as long as it is connected to the wall
outlet, even if the receiver itself has been mined off.
• If you are not going to use the receiver for a long
time, be sure to disconnect the receiver fi'om the
wall outlet. To disconnect the AC power cord,
grasp the plug itself; never pull the cord.
• (Models of area code U, CA only)
One blade of the plug is wider than the other for the
porpose of safety and will fit into the wall outlet
onty one way. If yon are unable to insert the plug
fully into the outlet, contact your dealer.
• AC power cord must be changed only at the
qualified service shop.
On heat buildup
Although the unit heats up during operation, this is
not a rnalfimction. If you continuously use this unit at
a ]aide vo]ume, the cabinet temporatul_ of the top,
side and bottom rises considerably. To avoid burning
yourse[_ do not touch the cabinet.
On placement
• Place die receiver in a location with adeqttale
ventilation to prevent heat buildup and probing the
life of the _eiver.
• Do not place the receiver near heat sources, or in a
place subject to direct sun]ighl, excessive dust or
mechanical shock.
• Do not place anything on top of the cabinet that
might block the ventilation holes and cause
malfunctions.
On operation
Before connecting other components, be sure to turn
off and unplug the receiver.
On cleaning
(_'lean tile cabinet, panel and controls with a soft cloth
slightly moistened with a mild detergent solution. Do
not use any type of abrasive pad, scouring powder or
soIvenl such as alcohol or benzine.
If you have any question or problem concerning your
receiver, please consult your nearest Sony dealer.
K you experience tiny of the following
difficulties while using the receiver, use this
troubleshooting guide to help you remedy the
problem. Also, see "Checking the connections"
on page 25 to verify that the connections are
correct. Should _my problem persist, consult
your nearest Sony dealer.
There is no sound or only a very low-level sound
no matter which component is selected.
• Check that the speakers and components are
connected sectwely and correctly.
• Check that both the receiver and all tile
corrlponelltS are t tlrned oil.
• Check that the MASTER VOLUME control is
not set at VOLUME MIN.
• Check that the SPEAKERS A/B button is not set
m "SPEAKER OFF" and is set accordingly to
your SPEAKERS FRONT system (page 27).
• Press MUTING to cancel the muting function.
• Check that the headphones are not connected.
• The protective device on the receiver has been
activated because of a short circuit ("PROTECT"
flashes). Tam offthe receiver, eliminate the
short-circuit problem
and turn on the power
again.
There is no sound from a specific component.
• Check that the component is connected correctly
lo tile audio input jacks for that componem.
• Check that the cord(s) used for the connection is
(are) fully inserted into the jacks on beth the
receiver and the component.
• Check that you have selected the correct
component
Oil the
receiver.
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