Sony STR-DB940 - Manual (Page 2)

WARNING Precautions
To prevent fire or shock
hazard, do not expose the
unit to rain or moisture.
For customers in the United States
A
This symbol is intended to alert the user to the
presence of uninsulated "dangerous voltage"
witiiin the product's enclosure that may be of
sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of
electric shock to persons
A
This symbol is intended to alert the user to
the presence of important operating and
maintenance (servicing) instructions in the
literature accompanying the appliance
INFORMATION
This equipment has been tested and found to
comply with the limits for a Class B digital
device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules
These limits are designed to provide
reasonable protection against harmful
interference in a residential installation
This equipment generates, uses, and can
radiate radio frequency energy and, if not
installed and used in accordance with the
instructions, may cause harmful
interference to radio communications
However, there is no guarantee that
interference will not occur in a particular
installation If this equipment does cause
harmful interference to radio or television
reception, which can be determined by
turning the equipment off and on, the user
is encouraged to try to correct the
interference by one or more of the
following measures:
- Reorient or relocate the receiving
antenna
- Increase the separation between the
equipment and receiver
- Connect the equipment into an outlet on
a circuit different from that to which the
receiver is connected
- Consult the dealer or an experienced
radio/TV technician for help
CAUTION
You are cautioned that any changes or
modification not expressly approved in
this manual could void your authority to
operate this equipment
Note to CATV system Installer;
This reminder is provided to call CATV
system installer's attention to Article 820-
40 of the NEC that provides guidelines for
proper grounding and, in particular,
specifies that the cable groimd shall be
connected to the grounding system of the
building, as close to the point of cable
entry as practical
Owner's Record
The model and serial numbers are located
on the rear of the unit Record the serial
number in the space provided below.
Refer to them whenever you call upon
your Sony dealer regarding this product
Model No STR-DB940/DB840
Serial No ______________
E nergy star ® is a U S registered mark
As an ENERGY STAR® partner, Sony
Corporation has determined that this
product meets the ENERGY STAR®
guidelines for energy efficiency.
For customers in Canada
CAUTION
TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO
NOT USE THIS POLARIZED AC PLUG
WITH AN EXTENSION CORD,
RECEPTACLE OR OTHER OUTLET
UNLESS THE BLADES CAN BE FULLY
INSERTED TO PREVENT BLADE
EXPOSURE
For customers in Europe
To avoid electrical shock, do not
open the cabinet Refer
servicing to qualified personnel
only
Do not install the appliance in a
confined space, such as a
bookcase or built-in cabinet
On safety
Should any solid object or liquid fall into
the cabinet, unplug the receiver and have it
checked by qualified personnel before
operating it any further
On power sources
• Before operating the receiver, check that
the operating voltage is identical with
your local power supply. The operating
voltage is indicated on the nameplate at
the rear of the receiver
• The unit is not disconnected from the AC
power source (mains) as long as it is
connected to the wall outlet, even if the
unit itself has been turned off
• If you are not going to use the receiver
for a long time, be sure to disconnect the
receiver from the wall outlet To
disconnect the AC power cord, grasp the
plug itself; never pull the cord
• One blade of the plug is wider than the
other for the purpose of safety and will
fit into the wall outlet only one way. If
you are unable to insert the plug fully
into the outlet, contact your dealer
• AC power cord must be changed only at
the qualified service shop
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
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 question or problem
concerning your receiver, please
consult your nearest Sony dealer