Sony STR-DE185 Operating Instructions Manual page 20

On safety
Should any solid object or liquid fal! imo the cabinet,
unplug the receiver and have it checked by qualified
persomlel before operating it any further.
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
at the lear of the receiver.
• 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 ttlmed off.
• If you ale not going to use the receiver for a long
time, be sure to disconnect tile receiver from the
wall otltlet To disconnect the AC power cord,
grasp the plug itself; never pull the cord.
• (Models of area code U only)
One blade of the plug is wider _han the other for the
pm_ose of safety and will fit into the wall outlet
only one way. If you are unable to insel°t the plug
fully into the outlet, contact your dealer.
• AC power cord must be changed only at the
qualified service shop.
On heat buildup
.t,dt hough tile unit heats up during operation, this is
not a malfunction. If you continuously use this unit at
a large volume, the cabinet lemperature of the lop,
side and bottom rises considerably. To avoid burning
yourselt; do not touch the cabinet.
On placement
• Place the receiver in a location with adequale
ventilation to prevem heat buildup and prolong the
lit_ of the receiver.
• Do not place the receiver near heat sources, or ill 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
malfunctions.
On operation
Beti)re connecting other cornixmenls, be sure to turn
off and unplug tile receiver.
On cleaning
Clean the cabinet, panel and controls with a soft cloth
slightly moislened 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.
if you experience *my of the following
difficulties while using the receiver, use this
troubleshooting guide to help you remedy the
problem. Should any problem persist, consult
your newest 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 securely and correctly.
• Check that both the receiver and al! the
components ale turned on.
• Check that _he MASTER VOLUME control is
not set at VOL MIN.
• 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). Turn offthe l_ceiver, 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 the audio input jacks for that component.
• Check that _he cord(s) used for the connection is
(ale) fully inserted hlto the jacks on both the
receiver and the component.
• Check that you have selected the correct
component on [he receiver.
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