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.
•Do not place the receiver near equipment such as a TV, VCR, or tape deck. If the receiver is being used in combination with a TV, 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. Therefore, we recommend using an outdoor antenna.
•Use caution when placing the receiver or speakers on surfaces that have been specially treated (with wax, oil, polish, etc.) as staining or discoloration of the surface may result.
On operation
Before connecting other components, be sure to turn off and unplug the receiver.
If you encounter color irregularity on a nearby TV screen
The front speakers and center speaker are magnetically shielded to allow it to be installed near a TV set. However, color irregularities may still be observed on certain types of TV sets. As the surround speakers and subwoofer are not magnetically shielded, we recommend that you place the surround speakers and subwoofer slightly further away from TV set (page 14).
If color irregularity is
observed...
Turn off the TV set, then turn it on again after 15 to 30 minutes.
If color irregularity is observed
again...
Place the speaker further away from the TV set.
If howling occurs
Reposition the speakers or turn down the volume on 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.