Sony STR-DE305 About This Manual, TABLE OF CONTENTS

Getting Started

For detailed safety precautions, see the “IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS” leaflet.

If you have any question or problem concerning your receiver, please consult your nearest Sony dealer.

About This Manual

The instructions in this manual describe the controls on the receiver. You can also use the controls on the remote if they have the same or similar names as those on the receiver.

•A “Quick Reference Guide” is supplied on the back cover.

•The “Remote Button Descriptions” section on page 15 provides an overview of the remote buttons.

•The following icons are used in this manual:

Indicates that you can use only the remote to do the task. Indicates hints and tips for making the task easier.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Getting Started

Unpacking 4

Hookup Overview 4

Antenna Hookups 5

Audio/Video Component Hookups 5

Speaker System Hookups 6

AC Hookups 7

Before You Use Your Receiver 7

Receiver Operations

Selecting a Component 8

Receiving Broadcasts 9

Presetting Radio Stations 10

Recording 11

Additional Information

Troubleshooting 12

Specifications 13

Index 14

Rear Panel Descriptions 14

Remote Button Descriptions 15

Quick Reference Guide (Back cover)

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