Sony STR-DE598 Operating Guide
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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 ground shall be
connected to the grounding system of the building, as
close to the point of cable entry as practical.
installer’s attention to Article 820-40 of the NEC that
provides guidelines for proper grounding and, in
particular, specifies that the cable ground shall be
connected to the grounding system of the building, as
close to the point of cable entry as practical.
For customers in Canada
CAUTION
TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH WIDE
BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY
INSERT.
BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY
INSERT.
For customers in the United States,
Canada and Australia
Canada and Australia
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is a U.S. registered
mark. As an E
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partner,
Sony Corporation has determined that
this product meets the E
this product meets the E
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guidelines for energy efficiency.
About This Manual
• The instructions in this manual are for model
STR-DE598. Check your model number by looking
at the lower right corner of the front panel. In this
manual, the models of area code U is used for
illustration purposes unless stated otherwise.
at the lower right corner of the front panel. In this
manual, the models of area code U is used for
illustration purposes unless stated otherwise.
• 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 44–47.
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 44–47.
This receiver incorporates Dolby* Digital and Pro
Logic Surround and the DTS** Digital Surround
System.
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.
“Dolby”, “Pro Logic” and the double-D symbol are
trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.
** “DTS”, “DTS-ES”, “Neo:6” and “DTS 96/24” are
trademarks of Digital Theater Systems, Inc.
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).
shown on the lower portion of the rear panel (see
the illustration below).
Any differences in operation, according to the area
code, are clearly indicated in the text, for example,
“Models of area code AA only”.
code, are clearly indicated in the text, for example,
“Models of area code AA only”.
SURROUND
FRONT A
SURROUND BACK
CENTER
FRONT B
L
R
L
R
L
R
L
R
+
–
–
EAKERS
+
–
SPEAKERS
2-XXX-XXX-XX AA
Area code
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