User manual SONY STR-DE335

[. . . ] To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture. Do not install the appliance in a confined space, such as a bookcase or built-in cabinet. 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. Before operating the receiver, check that the operating voltage is identical with your local power supply. [. . . ] Press the corresponding numeric button of the component you want to assign to the Function button (1 - CD player, for example). You can turn off the video and audio components connected to the SWITCHED AC OUTLET at the same time. CD player DAT deck MD deck Tape deck A Tape deck B LD player VCR (remote control mode VTR 1*) VCR (remote control mode VTR 2*) VCR (remote control mode VTR 3*) TV DVD Press SYSTEM STANDBY together with the TUNER button to set SYSTEM STANDBY switch to turn only the receiver on or off. to reset the setting to the factory setting Repeat the above procedure. This receiver lets you enter a station's frequency directly by using the numeric buttons (direct tuning). If you don't know the frequency of the station you want, see "Receiving broadcasts by scanning stations (automatic tuning)" on this page. Before you begin, make sure you have: · You will not have the stereo effect but the distortion will be reduced. If you cannot tune in a station and the entered numbers are flashing Make sure you've entered the right frequency. If the entered numbers still flash, the frequency is not used in your area. Make sure that you tune in the simulcast programme both on the TV (or the VCR) and on the receiver. If you enter a frequency not covered by the tuning interval TUNING +/­ DIRECT FM TUNER MODE The entered value is automatically rounded up or down to the closest covered value. If you don't know the frequency of the radio station you want, you can have the receiver scan all the receivable stations to locate the one you want. Press the + button for a higher frequency; press the ­ button for a lower one. When you tune past either end of the band, the receiver automatically jumps to the opposite end. You'll most likely want to preset the receiver with the radio stations you listen to often so that you don't have to tune in the station every time. You can store the stations on preset numbers combining 3 characters (A, B, C) and numbers (0 - 9). For example, you can store a station as preset number A1, B6 or C9, etc. For example, select A and then press 7 to tune in the station preset as A7. you can tune by scanning the preset stations First press TUNER and then press PRESET TUNING + or ­ to select the station you want. Each time you press the buttons, the preset numbers change as follows: If you are not familiar with how to tune in a station, see "Receiving Broadcasts" on the previous page. Each time you press SHIFT, the letter "A, " "B" or "C" appears in the display. You can store names, up to 8 characters long, for your preset stations. [. . . ] Select 3 STEREO mode if you have front and centre speakers but no rear speaker. The sound of the rear channel is output from the front speakers to let you experience some of the surround sound without using rear speakers. Select NORMAL mode if you have front and rear speakers and a small centre speaker. Since a small speaker cannot produce enough bass, the bass sound of the centre channel is output from the front speakers. [. . . ]