Notice SONY HT-BE1

« as chemical waste. WARNING ENERGY STAR® is a U.S. registered mark. As an ENERGY STAR® partner, Sony Corporation has determined that this product meets the ENERGY STAR® guidelines for energy efficiency. Welcome! Thank you for purchasing the Sony Home Theater System. Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly and retain it for future reference.3GB Precautions On safety •Should any solid object or liquid fall into the cabinet, unplug the system and have it checked by qualified personnel before operating it any further. On power sources •The system is not disconnected from the AC power source (mains) as long as it is connected to the wall outlet, even if the system itself has been turned off. •If you are not going to use the system for a long time, be sure to disconnect the system from the wall outlet. To disconnect the AC power cord (mains lead), grasp the plug itself; never pull the cord. •AC power cord must only be changed at the qualified service shop. On placement •Do not place the system in a location near heat sources, or in a place subject to direct sunlight, excessive dust or mechanical shock. On adjusting volume •Do not turn up the volume while listening to a portion with very low level inputs or no audio signals. If you do, the speakers may be damaged when a peak level portion is played. 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. On your TV’s color •If the speakers should cause the TV screen to have color irregularity, turn off the TV then turn it on after 15 to 30 minutes. If color irregularity should persist, place the speakers further away from the TV. If you have any questions or problems concerning your system, please consult your nearest Sony dealer. GB4GB This system incorporates Dolby* Digital and Pro Logic Surround and the DTS** Digital Surround System. *Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. “Dolby,” “Pro Logic,” and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. Confidential unpublished works. © 1992-1997 Dolby Laboratories. All rights reserved. **Manufactured under license from Digital Theater Systems, Inc. US Pat. No. 5,451,942 and other worldwide patents issued and pending. “DTS” and “DTS Digital Surround” are trademarks of Digital Theater Systems, Inc. © 1996 Digital Theater Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. Table of Contents WARNING..........................................................................................................2 Welcome!...........................................................................................................2 Precautions........................................................................................................3 Getting Started.................................................................5 Unpacking..........................................................................................................5 Hookup..............................................................................................................6 Speaker Setup.................................................................................................12 Operations.....................................................................15 Adjusting the Volume....................................... »