Sony str de 135 owners manual

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SONY,

FM Stereo
FM-AM Receiver

Operating instructions

STR-DE 135

e 999 by Sony Corporation

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WARNING

To prevent fire or shock
hazard, do not expose
the unit to rain or
moisture.

This symbol is intended to alert the user
to the presence of uninsulated
"dangerous voltage within the
products enclosure that may be of
sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk
of electric shock to persons.

&

This symbol is intended to alert the user
to the presence of important operating
and maintenance (servicing)
instructions in the literature
accompanying the appliance.

IM P0 RIANT

This equipment has been tested and
found to comply with the limits for a
Class B digital device, pursuant to Part
15 of the FCC Rules.

These limits are designed to provide,
reasonable protection against harmful
interference in a residential installation.
This equipment generates, uses, and can
radiate radio frequency energy and, if
not installed and used in accordance
with the instructions, may cause
harmful interference to radio
communications. However, there is no
guarantee that interference will not
occur in a particular installation. If this
equipment does cause harmful
interference to radio or television
reception, which can be determined by
turning the equipment off and on, the
user is encouraged to try to correct the
interference by one or more of the
following measures:

. Rcurltnl or rclncalc the receiving

.mltnnn

Increase thu separation between the

equipment and receiver,

. Connect the equipment into an outlet
on a circuit different from that to
which the receiver is connected.

» Consult the dealer or an experienced
radio/TV tecIlnlClan for help.

CAUTION

You are cautioned that any change or
modifications not expressly approved in
this manual could void your authority
lo operate this equipment.

Note to CATV system installer

This reminder is provided to call the
CATV system installers altention to
Article 82040 of the NEC that provides
guidelines for proper grounding and, in
particular, specifies that the cable
ground shall be connected to the
grounding system of the building, as
close to the point of cable entry as
practical.

Owners recnrd

The model and serial numbers are
located on the rear of the unit. Record
the serial number in the space provided
below. Refer to them whenever you call
upon your Sony dealer regarding this
product.

Model No, STR-DE135

Serial No.

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Precautions

On safety

. should any solid object or liquid tall
into the cabinet. unplug the recclvcr
and have it checked by qualified
personnel before operating it any
further.

0n power sources

- Before operating the receiver, check
that the operating voltage is identical
with your local pnwer 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 Ihe plug itself; never pull
the cord.

One blade of the plug is wider than
the other for the purpose of safety
and will fit into the wall outlet only
one way. If you are unable to insert
the plug fully into the outlet, contact
your dealer.

should the AC power cord need to he
changed, have it done at a qualified
service shop only,

On placement

- Place the receiver in a location with
adequate ventilation to prevent heat
build-up 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

On operation

I Before connecting other components,
be sure to turn off and unplug the
receiver.

0n (leaning

- 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,