On
safety
Should _my solid ol2[ect or liquid f:dl into the cabinet,
unplug
the receiver
and b;
e it checked
by qualified
personnel
before operating
it any fiulher.
On
power
sources
• Before operating
the receiver,
check that the
operating
voltage
is identical
with your local power
supply. The operating
voltage
is indicated
on the
nameplate
at the rear of the receiver.
• The receiver
is not disconnected
from the AC power
source (mains)
as long as it is connected
to the wall
outlet, even if the receiver
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.
• (Models
of area code U, CA only)
One blade of the plug is wider than the other lbr the
purpose of safely and will fit into the wall outlet only
one way. If you are u n_dqe to insell the plug fi]lly into
the outlet, contact your dealer.
• AC power cord mu st be changed only at the qualified
service shop.
On
heat
buildup
Although
the receiver he,its u 1)during open_tion, tiffs is
not a malfimction.
If you continuously
use tiffs receiver
at a large volume,
the cabinet temperature
of the top,
side and bottom rises considerably.
To _'_oid burning
yourself,
do not touch the cabinet.
On
placement
• Ph_ce the rect.dver in a location
_ith 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 sul2iect to direct
sunlight, excessive
dust or
mechanical
shock.
• Do not place anything
on top of the cabinet
that
might hlock the ventilation
holes and cause
malfimctions.
• Use caution when placing the receiver or speakers
on
surfaces
that have been specially
treated (with wax,
oil, polish,
etc.) as staining or discoloration
of the
surface
1l/3y
result.
On
operation
Belorc connecting
other components,
be sure to turn
off and unplug
Ihe receiver.
If you
encounter
color
irregularity
on a
nearby
TV screen
The front and center speakers
and the sub wooer
are
magnetically
shielded
to allow it to be installed near
a TV set. However,
color irregularities
may still be
observed
on certain types of TV sets. As the surround
speakers
are not magnetically
shielded,
x_e
recommend
that you place the surround
speakers
slightly further away from TV set (page I I ).
If color
irregularity
is observed...
Turn off the TV set once, then turn it on _gain _d_er
15 to 30 minutes.
If color
irregularity
is observed
again...
Ph_ce the spe_ker
further m_ _3' from the TV set.
If howling
occurs
Reposition
the speakers
or turn down the volume on
the receiver.
On
cleaning
Clean the cabinet,
p_mel _md controls
x_ith _ 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 h_x e any question
or problem
concerning
your
receiver,
please consult
your nearest Sony dealer.
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