About This Manual

The instructions in this manual are for models STR-DE595 and STR-DE495. Check your model number by looking at the lower right corner of the front panel. In this manual, the STR-DE595 is used for illustration purposes unless stated otherwise. Any difference in operation is clearly indicated in the text, for example, “STR-DE595 only”.

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).

RL

+ +

– –

R

L

4-XXX-XXX-XX AA

CENTER

SURROUND

E USE 8-16Ω

 

 

 

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”.

Tip

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 37–40.

Note for the supplied remote

For RM-U306A

(STR-DE495 only) The MULTI CH button on the remote is not available.

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