5ENGLISH3 CAUTIONS ON HANDLING• Switching the input function when input jacks are notconnectedA clicking noise may be produced if the input function is switchedwhen nothing is connected to the input jacks. If this happens,either turn down the MASTER VOLUME control or connectcomponents to the input jacks.• Muting of PRE OUT jack, HEADPHONE jack and SPEAKERterminalsThe PRE OUT jack, HEADPHONE jack and SPEAKER terminalsinclude a muting circuit. Because of this, the output signals aregreatly reduced for several seconds after the power operationswitch is turned on or input function, surround mode or any otherset-up is changed.If the volume is turned up during this time, the output will be veryhigh after the muting circuit stops functioning. Always wait untilthe muting circuit turns off before adjusting the volume.• Whenever the unit is in the STANDBY state, the apparatus isstill connected on AC line voltage.Please be sure to turn the power off (£ off) when you leavehome for, say, a vacation.2 CAUTIONS ON INSTALLATIONNoise or disturbance of the picture may be generated if this unit orany other electronic equipment using microprocessors is used near atuner or TV.If this happens, take the following steps:• Install this unit as far as possible from the tuner or TV.• Set the antenna wires from the tuner or TV away from this unit’spower cord and input/output connection cords.• Noise or disturbance tends to occur particularly when using indoorantennas or 300 Ω/ohms feeder wires. We recommend usingoutdoor antennas and 75 Ω/ohms coaxial cables.For heat dispersal, leave at least 0.3 ft (10 cm) of space betweenthe top, back and sides of this unit and the wall or othercomponents.0.3 ft (10 cm) or morewall0.3 ft (10 cm) or more