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GB
STR-SL50/40 4-247-584-11(1) (
GB
, FR, DE, ES)
WARNING
To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not
expose the unit to rain or moisture.
To prevent fire, do not cover the ventilation of the
apparatus with newspapers, 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 away the battery with
general house waste, dispose of it
correctly as chemical waste.
Do not install the appliance in a confined space, such
as a bookcase or built-in cabinet.
Except for customers in Europe
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 for energy
efficiency.
This receiver incorporates Dolby* Digital and Pro
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.
** “DTS” and “DTS Digital Surround” are registered
trademarks of Digital Theater Systems, Inc.
About This Manual
The instructions in this manual are for models
STR-SL50 and STR-SL40. Check your model
number by looking at the lower right corner of the
front panel. In this manual, the STR-SL40 is used for
illustration purposes unless stated otherwise. Any
difference in operation is clearly indicated in the text,
for example, “STR-SL40 only”.
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).
Any differences in operation, according to the
area code, are clearly indicated in the text, for
example, “Models of area code AA only”.
Tip
The instructions in this manual describe the controls
on the remote. You can also use the controls on the
receiver if they have the same or similar names as
those on the remote. For details on the use of your
remote, see pages 30–34.
Note for the supplied remote
RM-U40
The AUX and AAC BI-LING buttons on the
remote are not available.
Area code
4-XXX-XXX-XX AA
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