User manual SONY STR-DE575

[. . . ] 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. Do not install the appliance in a confined space, such as a bookcase or built-in cabinet. [. . . ] Each time you press the button, RDS information on the display changes cyclically as follows: Program Service name t Frequency t Program Type indicationa) t Radio Text indicationb) t Current Time indication (in 24hour system) Not all FM stations provide RDS service, nor do they provide the same types of services. If you are not familiar with the RDS services in your area, check with your local radio stations for details. Simply select a station on the FM band using automatic tuning (page 10), direct tuning (page 11), or preset tuning (page 12). If there is an emergency announcement by government authorities, "ALARM" flashes in the display. â· When the message consists of 9 characters or more, the message scrolls across the display. RDS may not work properly if the station you tuned to is not transmitting the RDS signal properly or if the signal strength is weak. Jazz programs Country music programs Programs featuring the popular music of the country or region Programs featuring oldies music Folk music programs Investigative features Any programs not defined above News programs Topical programs that expand on current news Programs offering information on a wide spectrum of subjects, including consumer affairs and medical advice Sports programs Educational programs, such as "how-to" and advice programs Radio plays and serials Programs about national or regional culture, such as language and social concerns Programs about the natural sciences and technology Other types of programs such as celebrity interviews, panel games, and comedy Popular music programs Rock music programs Easy Listening Instrumental, vocal, and choral music Performances of major orchestras, chamber music, opera, etc. Music that does not fit into any categories above, such as Rhythm & Blues and Reggae Weather information Stock market reports and trading, etc. Programs for children Programs about people and the things that affect them Programs of religious content Programs where members of the public express their views by phone or in a public forum Programs about travel. Not for announcements that are located by TP/TA Programs on recreational activities such as gardening, fishing, cooking, etc. You can adjust the speaker balance from BAL L+8 to BAL R+8 in 1 level step. Press SPEAKER A or SPEAKER B to turn off the indicator if you do not want to select the speaker system. Before you begin, make sure you have connected all components properly. You can record from a VCR or a TV using the receiver. You can also add audio from a variety of audio sources when editing a video tape. See the operating instructions of your VCR if you need help. You can record on a cassette tape or MiniDisc using the receiver. See the operating instructions of your cassette deck or MD deck if you need help. For example, insert a video tape you want to record into VCR. insert a blank video tape into the VCR (VIDEO 1) for recording. Start recording on the recording VCR, then start playing the video tape you want to record. For example, insert a CD into the CD player. [. . . ] â· Move your TV away from the audio components. Wipe them with a cloth slightly moistened with alcohol. If you connect the receiver to an outdoor antenna, ground it against lightning. To prevent a gas explosion, do not connect the ground wire to a gas pipe. [. . . ]