WARNING Precautions
To prevent fire or shock
hazard, do not expose the
unit to rain or moisture.
For customers in the United States
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This symbol is intended to alert the user to the
presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage"
within the product's enclosure that may be of
sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of
electric shock to persons.
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 fl equency energy and, if not
installed and used in accordance with the
instructions, may cause harmf_fl
interference to radio commtmications.
However, there is no guarantee that
interference will not occur in a particular
installation. If this equipment does cause
harmfifl 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 hetween the
equipment and receiver:
Connect the equipment into an outlet on
a circuit different fi'om that to which the
receiver is connected.
Consult the dealer or an experienced
radio/TV technician fbr help.
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CAUTION
You are eautioned that any ehanges or
modification not expressly approved in
this manual cotfld void your authority to
operate this equipment.
Note to CAW 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 grotmding and, in particular.
specifies that the cable grotmd shall be
connected to the grounding system of the
huilding, as close to the point of cable
entry as practical.
Owner's Record
The model and serial numbers are ]oeated
on the rear of the trait. Record the serial
number in the space provided helow.
ReDr to them whenever you call upon
your Sony dealer regarding this product.
Model No. STR V444ES/V333ES
Serial No.
ENERGY STAR' is a U.S. registered mark.
As an ENERGY STAR" partner; Sony
Corporation has determined that this
product meets the ENERGY STAR"
guidelines fur energy eftMency.
Forcustomers 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
EXPOSIIRE.
On safety
Should any solid objeet or liquid fell into
the cabinet, unl)lug the receiver and have it
checked by qualified personnel hefore
operating it any fiwther.
Onpower sources
•Befbre operating the reeeiver, cheek 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 trait is not disconnected flora the AC
power somce (mains) as long as it is
connected to the wall outlet, even ifthe
trait itself has been turned off.
• If you are not going to use the receiver
fbr a long time, be stne to disconnect the
receiver fl'om 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 propose of safety and will
fit into the wall outlet only one way. If
you are tmable to insert the plug f\dly
into the outlet, contact your dealer.
• AC power cord nmst be changed only at
the qualified service shop.
On placement
• Plaee the reeeiver in a ]oeation with
adequate ventilation to prevent heat
htfildup 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 eonneeting other eomponents_ be
sure to ttnn off and tmplug the receiver.
On cleaning
Clean the eabinet, panel and eontrols 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