Notice SONY STR-DE475

« er 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. •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 malfunctions. •Although the receiver heats up during operation, this is not a malfunction. If you continuously 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. WARNING To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture. 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. Don’t throw a battery, dispose it as the injurious wastes.3GB About This Manual The instructions in this manual is for the STR-DE475. Check your model number by looking at the lower right corner of the front panel. Conventions •The instructions in this manual describe the controls on the receiver. You can also use the controls on the supplied remote if they have the same or similar names as those on the receiver. •The following icon is used in this manual: zIndicates hints and tips for making the task easier. This receiver 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 a 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 Confidential unpublished Works.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, 5,956,674, 5,974,380, 5,978,762 and other world-wide patents issued and pending. “DTS” and “DTS Digital Surround” are registered trademarks of Digital Theater Systems, Inc. Copyright 1996, 2000 Digital Theater Systems, Inc. All Rights Reserved. GB TABLE OF CONTENTS Hooking Up the Components4 Unpacking4 Antenna Hookups5 Audio Component Hookups6 Video Component Hookups7 Digital Component Hookups8 MULTI CH IN Hookups9 Other Hookups10 Hooking Up and Setting Up the Speaker System11 Speaker System Hookup12 Performing Initial Setup Operations14 Multi Channel Surround Setup15 Before You Use Your Receiver19 Location of Parts and Basic Operations20 Front Panel Parts Descriptions20 Enjoying Surround Sound24 Selecting a Sound Field25 Understanding the Multi-Channel Surround Displays28 Customizing Sound Fields30 Receiving Broadcasts34 Storing FM Stations Automatically (AUTOBETICAL)36 Direct Tuning36 Automatic Tuning37 Preset Tuning37 Using... »