Speaker System Hookups - Sony STR-DE345, STR-DE245 Operating Instructions Manual

DVD player/Dolby Digital decoder
What cables will I need?
• Audio cable (not supplied) (1 for each 5.1 CH/DVD
FRONT and REAR jacks)
White (L)
Red (R)
• Monaural audio cable (not supplied) (1 for each 5.1
CH/DVD CENTER and SUB WOOFER jacks)
Black
• Video cable (not supplied) (1 for the 5.1 CH VIDEO
IN jack) (STR-DE345 only)
Yellow
You can play decoded Dolby Digital soundtracks through the
speakers connected to the receiver
If you have a Dolby Digital decoder you can amplify a
decoded Dolby Digital soundtrack with the following
connections.
Receiver
5.1 CH/DVD
FRONT REAR CENTER
L
R
SUB
WOOFER
Receiver
5.1 CH
VIDEO IN
* STR-DE345 only
Where do I go next?
Go on to the next section to connect the speakers.
White (L)
Red (R)
Black
Yellow
Dolby Digital
decoder, etc.
PRE OUT
CENTER REAR FRONT
WOOFER
Dolby Digital
decoder, etc.
VIDEO

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.
SPEAKERS REAR
SPEAKERS CENTER
SUB WOOFER
For optimum surround sound effect, place your
speakers as shown below.
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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.
Getting Started
SPEAKERS FRONT
Rear speaker
60 - 90 cm
(+)
(–)
(continued)
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