Selecting The Speaker System - Sony STR-SE381 Operating Instructions Manual

For optimum surround sound effect, place your
speakers as shown below.
45°
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
R
A
B
Rear and center speakers
Rear speaker
(R) Receiver
SURROUND SPEAKERS
R REAR L CENTER
Note (except STR-SE581)
Be sure to connect the both rear speakers (L and R).
No sound is heard if only one speaker is connected.
Active woofer (STR-SE581 only)
Receiver
WOOFER
AUDIO OUT
Note
• Do not connect any other component.
Rear speaker
60 - 90 cm
(+)
(–)
Front speaker
(L)
L
A
B
Rear speaker
(L)
Center speaker
Active woofer
INPUT
If you have an additional front speaker system
Connect them to the FRONT SPEAKERS B terminals.
If your TV monitor uses separate speakers
You can connect one of them to the SURROUND
SPEAKER CENTER terminals for use with Dolby Pro
Logic Surround sound (see page 15).

Selecting the speaker system

To drive the speakers, select the speaker system as
follows:
To drive
Speaker system A (connected
to the FRONT SPEAKERS A
terminals)
Speaker system B (connected
to the FRONT SPEAKERS B
terminals)
Both speaker systems A and
B (series connection)
Notes
• If you want to enjoy the surround sound, be sure to
connect the front speakers to the FRONT SPEAKERS A
terminal.
• No sound is heard when you press SPEAKERS A+B
without connecting speaker system B.
Where do I go next?
Go on to the next section to connect the AC power cord.
Getting Started
Depress SPEAKERS button
A
B
A+B
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