Sony STR-VA555ES User Manual

To prevent fire, do not Cover the ventilation of the
apparatus with news papers, table-cloths, curtains,
etc. And don’t place lighted candles on the apparatus.

To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not place objects
filled with liquids, such as vases, on the apparatus.

Don’t throw a battery, dispose it as
the injurious wastes.

Do not install the appliance in a confined space, such
as a bookcase or built-in cabinet.

This receiver incorporates with Dolby* Digital and
Dolby Pro Logic (II) adaptive matrix surround
decoder 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.

** “DTS”, “DTS-ES Extended Surround” and

“Neo: 6” are trademarks of Digital Theater
Systems, Inc.

The area code of the receiver you purchased is
shown on the upper 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”.

• In this Operating Instructions, the models of area

code CEL is used for the illustration purposes.

• 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 55–75.

Area code

+

–

4 

Ω

8 

Ω