[. . . ] To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture. Do not install the appliance in a confined space, such as a bookcase or built-in cabinet. This stereo sytem is equipped with the Dolby* Btype noise reduction system. * Dolby noise reduction manufactured under licence from Dolby Laborotories Licencing Corporation. [. . . ] To use LOOP and FLASH together The loop and flash length cannot be adjusted during this operation. To record the flash effect, use the analog (VIDEO/ MD OUT) connections or this unit's tape deck. With the Wave function, you can fluctuate the graphic equalizer automatically. This effect can be used with any source, to create original recordings. Press and hold down pad A or B and turn the jog dial to select the sound you desire. Turn the jog dial while holding WAVE to select a different wave length (WAVE 1~10). You can vary the speed of the drums by turning the jog dial counterclockwise (for pad A) or clockwise (for pad B). When the APPLAUSE MIX function is selected, you will not hear the drum pad during the applause. Using the beat function With the beat function, you can create a variety of rhythms automatically. This effect can be used with any source, to create original recordings. Hold down BEAT SPEED and turn the jog dial (or press BEAT SPEED +/­ on the remote) to select the speed you desire (BPM 70~140). Hold down BEAT SELECT and turn the jog dial (or press BEAT SELECT +/­ on the remote) to select the pattern you desire. When the APPLAUSE MIX function is selected, you will not hear the drum beat during the applause. Press BEAT ON/OFF to make sure the indicator is off, then start playing a source. Every time you press the button a voice says, "one, two, three, four, one . You can reinforce the bass, create a more powerful sound, and listen with headphones. With some songs, the music will sound distorted when you use the DBFB system with the graphic equalizer if the bass is too strong. Adjust the bass slowly while listening to music so that you can monitor the effect of the adjustment. If you have connected a super woofer, please note that sound comes from the super woofer even when the headphones are connected. Every time you press the button, the display changes as follows: DBFB "DBFB "DBFB n n DBFB n display off " is more effective than ". The volume switches to power mode, DBFB is automatically set to full strength, the equalizer curve changes, and the "GROOVE" button lights up. The audio emphasis menu lets you select the sound characteristic according to the sound you are listening to. [. . . ] Remove the CD and leave the system turned on for about an hour until the moisture evaporates. If you have any questions or problems concerning your stereo system, please consult your nearest Sony dealer. Do not expose the CD to direct sunlight or heat sources such as hot air ducts, nor leave it in a car parked in direct sunlight. Otherwise the tape may get entangled in the parts of the tape deck and become damaged. [. . . ]