About This Manual

•The instructions in this manual are for model STR-DE497. Check your model number by looking at the lower right corner of the front panel.

•The instructions in this manual describe the controls on the receiver. You can also use the controls on the supplied remote if they have the same or similar names as those on the receiver. For details on the use of your remote, see pages 38-41.

About area codes

The area code of the receiver you purchased is shown on the lower portion of the rear panel (see the illustration below).

 

 

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R

 

L

CENTER

FRONT A

4-XXX-XXX-XX AA

 

 

 

 

Area code

Any differences in operation, according to the area code, are clearly indicated in the text, for example, “Models of area code AA only”.

This receiver incorporates Dolby* Digital and Pro Logic Surround and the DTS** Digital Surround System.

*Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories.

“Dolby”, “Pro Logic” and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.

**“DTS” and “DTS Digital Surround” are registered trademarks of Digital Theater Systems, Inc.

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