User manual SONY SS-FCR4000

[. . . ] Be sure to use the long speaker cords to connect the surround speakers and the short speaker cords to connect the front and center speakers. Make sure power to all components (included the sub woofer) is turned off before starting the hook up. [. . . ] You may place the surround speakers on the left and right of the listening position A, or behind the listening position B. Before operating the system, be sure that the operating voltage of the system is identical with that of your local power supply. ⷠShould any liquid or solid object fall into the system, unplug the system's power cord and have the system checked by qualified personnel before operating it any further. Do not drive the speaker system with a continuous wattage exceeding the maximum input power of the system. ⷠIf the polarity of the speaker connections are not correct, the bass tones will be weak and the position of the various instruments obscure. ⷠContact between bare speaker wires at the speaker terminals may result in a short-circuit. ⷠBefore connecting, turn off the amplifier to avoid damaging the speaker system. ⷠ(For center and surround speakers only) The speaker grille cannot be removed. do not attempt to remove the grille on the speaker system. If you try to remove it, you may damage the speaker. ⷠThe volume level should not be turned up to the point of distortion. To put the center speaker on your TV set, attach a foot pad (supplied) to each bottom corner of the speaker, and make sure that the speaker is completely flat on top of the TV. [. . . ] Do not place the speakers in locations that are: -- Extremely hot or cold -- Dusty or dirty -- Very humid -- Subject to vibrations -- Subject to direct sunlight · Use caution when placing the speakers on a specially treated (waxed, oiled, polished, etc. Design and specifications are subject to change without notice. [. . . ]