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FM Stereo FM-AM Receiver
Operating Instructions Owner’s Record
The model and serial numbers are located on the rear panel. Record the serial number in the space provided below. Refer to them whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product. Model No. STR-DE585/DE485E/DE485 Serial No.

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STR-DE585 STR-DE485E STR-DE485
© 2002 Sony Corporation

WARNINGTo 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.
For customers in the United States

– Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. – Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. – Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. – Consult thedealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
CAUTION

You are cautioned that any changes or modification not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment.
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, inparticular, 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, DO NOT USE THIS POLARIZED AC PLUG WITH AN EXTENSION CORD, RECEPTACLE OR OTHER OUTLET UNLESS THE BLADES CAN BE FULLY INSERTED TO PREVENT BLADE EXPOSURE.

ENERGY STAR® is a U.S.registered
This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons. This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance.
WARNING

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 “DTSDigital Surround” are registered trademarks of Digital Theater Systems, Inc.

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This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequencyenergy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to tryto correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

Table of Contents
List of Button Locations and Reference Pages
Main unit ……………………………………….. 5

Other Operations
Naming preset stations and program sources ……………………………………. 35 Recording …………………………………….. 35 Using the Sleep Timer…