Sony str de 425 owners manual

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FM Stereo
FM-AM Receiver

Operating Instructions

STR-DE425
STR-DE325

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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

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

IMPORTANT

This equipment has been tested and
found to comply with the limits for a
Class E 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, it
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 correctthe
interference by one or more of the
following measures.

- Ruorient or relocate the receiving
antenna,
Increase the separation between the
equipment and receiver,

Connect the equipment into an outlet
on a circuit different from that to
,M'hich the receiver is connected.
, Consult the dealer or an experienced
radio/TV technician for help.

CAUTION

You are cautioned that any change or
modifications not expressly approi ed in
this manual could void your authenti-
to operate this equipment,

Note to CATV system installer

This reminder is provided to call the
CATV system installers attention to
Article 820-40 of the NEC that prm ides
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

Owner's record

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-DE425/STRVDE325

Serial No _ ,

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Precautions

0n safety

Should any solid object or liquid tall
into the cahinet, unplug the receiver
and have it checked by qualified
personnel before operating it any
further.

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 (MAINSl 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,

One blade of the plug is wider than
the other for the purpose ot 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. (US model only

Should the AC power cord need to be
changed, have it done at a qualified

service shop only,

On placement

Place the receiver in a location With

adequate ventilation to prevent heat

buildAup and prolong the life of the

receiveri

' Do not place the receiver near heat
sources, or in a place sutured to direct

sunlight, excessive dust or
mechanical shock

Do not place anything on top or the
cabinet that might block the
ventilation holes and cause
malfunctions.

0n operation

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

On cleaning

0 Clean the cabinet, panel and controls
With a soft cloth slightly moistened
Wltlt a mild detergent Solution. Do
not use any type of dbld\i\ e pad,
scouring powder or solvent such a~
alcohol or bell7lnL.