Speaker System Hookups - Sony STR-GA9ESG Operating Instructions Manual

Getting Started
Hookups
The arrow ç indicates signal flow.
CD player
Receiver
L
R
Tape deck
Receiver
L
R
REC OUT
TAPE
DAT/MD
Receiver
L
R
REC OUT
DAT/MD
Turntable
Receiver
L
R
• If your turntable has an earth lead
To prevent hum, connect the earth lead to the y SIGNAL
GND terminal on the receiver.
CONTROL A1 Hookups
• If you have a CONTROL A1 compatible Sony CD player
or tape deck
Use a CONTROL A1 cord (not supplied) to connect the
CTRL A1 jack on the CD player or tape deck to the S-LINK
CTRL A1 jack on the receiver. Refer the separate manual
"CONTROL-A1 Control System" and the Operating
Instructions supplied with your CD player or tape deck
for details.
• If you have a Sony CD changer with a COMMAND
MODE selector
If the CD changer's COMMAND MODE selector can be
switched between CD 1, CD 2, and CD 3, be sure to set the
command mode to "CD 1" and connect the changer to the
CD terminals on the receiver.
However, if you have a Sony CD changer with VIDEO
OUT terminals, set the command mode to "CD 2" and
connect the changer to a set of the receiver's video
component terminals (VIDEO 1, VIDEO 2, or LD).
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CD player
OUTPUT
LINE
L
R
IN
CD
Tape deck
OUTPUT INPUT
LINE LINE
L
IN
R
DAT/MD
OUTPUT INPUT
LINE LINE
L
IN
R
Turntable
OUTPUT
LINE
L
R
IN
PHONO

Speaker System Hookups

Overview
This section describes how to connect your speakers to
the receiver. Although front (left and right) speakers
are required, center and rear speakers are optional.
Adding center and rear speakers will enhance the
surround effects. Connecting an active woofer will
increase bass response.
For specific locations of the terminals, see the
illustration below.
IMPEDANCE
SELECTOR
WOOFER
For optimum surround sound effect, place your
speakers as shown below.
45°
Front speaker
What cords will I need?
Speaker cord (not supplied) (1 for each speaker)
(+)
(–)
Twist the stripped ends of the cord about 2/3 inch (15 mm).
Be sure to match the speaker cord to the appropriate
terminal on the components: + to + and – to –. If the cords
are reversed, the sound will be distorted and will lack bass.
Hookups
Front speakers
Front speaker
Receiver
(R)
FRONT SPEAKERS
B
R L
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FRONT SPEAKERS A
CENTER
REAR
SPEAKER SPEAKERS
Rear speaker
60 - 90 cm
(+)
(–)
Front speaker
(L)
A
R L
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