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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