Sony STR-DE475 Operating Instructions Manual page 2

WARNING Precautions
To prevent fire or shock
hazard, do not expose the
unit to rain or moisture.
For customers in the United States
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This symbol is intended to alert the user to
the presence of uninsulated "dangerous
voltage" within the product's enclosure
that may be of sufficient magnitude to
constitute a risk of electric shock to
persons.
This symbol is intended to alert the user to
the presence of important operating and
maintenance (servicing) instructions in the
literature accompanying the appliance.
INFORMATION
This equipment has been tested and found
to comply with the limits for a Class B
digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the
FCC Rules.
These limits are designed to provide
reasonable protection against harmful
interference in a residential installation.
This equipment generates, uses, and can
radiate radio frequency energy and, if not
installed and used in accordance with the
instructions, may cause harmful
interference to radio COlmnunications.
However, there is no guarantee that
interference will not occur in a particular
installation. If this equipment does cause
harmful interference to radio or television
reception, which can be determined by
turning the equipment off and on, the user
is encouraged to try to correct the
interference by one or more of the
following measures:
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
Increase the separation between the
equipment and receiver.
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a
circuit different fl'om that to which the
receiver is connected.
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/
TV technician for help.
CAUTION
You are cautioned that any changes or
modification not expressly approved in
this manual could void your authority to
operate this equipment.
Note to CATVsysteminstaller:
This reminder is provided to call CATV
system installer's attention to Article 820
40 of the NEC that provides guidelines for
proper grounding and, in particular,
specifies that the cable ground shall be
connected to the grounding system of the
building, as close to the point of cable
entry as practical.
Owner's Record
The model and serial numbers are located
on the rear of the unit. Record the serial
number in the space provided below.
Refer to them whenever you call upon
your Sony dealer regarding this product.
Model No. STR DE475/K402
Serial No.
For customersin Canada
CAUTION
TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO
NOT USE THIS POLARIZED AC PLUG
WITH AN EXTENSION CORD,
RECEPTACLE OR OTHER OUTLET
UNLESS THE BLADES CAN BE FULLY
INSERTED TO PREVENT BLADE
EXPOSURE.
For customersin the United States and
Canada
ENERGY STAR <_is a U.S.
_ egistered mark.
As an ENERGY
STAR (_'
partner,
Sony Corporation has
determined that this product
meets the ENERGY
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guidelines for energy
efficiency
For customersin other countries
To avoid electrical shock,
do not open the cabinet.
Refer servicing to qualified
personnel only.
Do not install the
appliance in a confined
space, such as a bookcase
or built-in cabinet.
On safety
• 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.
• Toprevent fire, do not cover the ventilation
of the receiverwith newspapers, table cloths,
curtains, etc.And don't place lighted candles
on the receiver.
• Toprevent fire or shock hazards, do not place
vases on the receiver.
On power sources
• Before operating the receiver, check that the
operating voltage is identical with your local
power suppl3_ The operating voltage is
indicated on the nameplate at the rear of the
receiver.
• The unit is not disconnected from the AC
power source (mains) as long as it is
connected to the wall outlet, even if the unit
itself has been turned off.
• If you are not going to use the receiver for a
long time, be sure to disconnect the receiver
from the wall outlet. To disconnect the AC
power cord, grasp the plug itself; never pull
the cord.
• One blade of the plug is wider than the other
for the purpose of safety and will fit into the
wall outlet only one wa3_ If you are unable to
insert the plug fully into the outlet, contact
your dealer. (for customers in the United
States and Canada only)
• AC power cord must be changed only at the
qualified service shop.
On placement
• Place the receiver in a location with adequate
ventilation to prevent heat buildup and
prolong the life of the receiver.
• Do not place the receiver near heat sources,
or in a place subject to direct sunlight,
excessive dust or mechanical shock.
• Do not place anything on top of the cabinet
that might block the ventilation holes and
cause malfimctions.
• Although the receiver heats up during
operation, this is not a malfunction. If you
contimlously use this receiver at a large
volume, the cabinet temperature of the top,
side and bottom rises accordingly. To avoid
burning yourself, do not touch the cabinet.
On operation
Before connecting other components, be
sure to turn off and unplug the receiver.
On cleaning
Clean the 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 solvent
such as alcohol or benzine.
If you have any question or problem
concerning your receiver, please
consult your nearest Sony dealer.
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