•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.

•Do not place the receiver near equipment such as a television, VCR, or tape deck. (If the receiver is being used in combination with a television, VCR, or tape deck, and is placed too close to that equipment, noise may result, and picture quality may suffer. This is especially likely when using an indoor antenna (aerial). Therefore, we recommend using an outdoor antenna (aerial).)

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 questions or problems concerning your receiver, please consult your nearest Sony dealer.

Troubleshooting

If you experience any of the following difficulties while using the receiver, use this troubleshooting guide to help you remedy the problem. Should any problem persist, consult your nearest Sony dealer.

Audio

There is no sound, no matter which component is selected, or only a very low-level sound is heard.

•Check that the speakers and components are connected securely.

•Check that all speaker cords are connected correctly.

•Check that both the receiver and all components are turned on.

•Check that MASTER VOLUME control is not set at –∞dB. Try to set it at about –40

dB.

•Check that SPEAKERS (OFF/A/B/A+B) is not set to OFF (page 48).

•Press MUTING on the remote to cancel the muting function.

•Check that you have selected the correct component with INPUT SELECTOR.

•Check that headphones are not connected.

•When only a very low-level sound is heard, check to see if Night Mode is activated (page 106).

•The protective device on the receiver has been activated. Turn off the 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 to the audio input jacks for that component.

•Check that the cord(s) used for the connection is (are) fully inserted into the jacks on both the receiver and the component.

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