Sony STR-DE985 Operating Instructions Manual page 18

Speaker system hookup (continued)
Notes
• Twist _he stripped ends of the speaker cords about
10 mm (2/3 inch). Be sure to match the speaker
cord to the appropriate _erminal on the components:
+ to + and - to . If the cords are reversed, the
sound will be distorted and will lack bass,
• If you use speakers with low maximum input rating,
adjust the volume carefully lo avoid excessive
outpu_ oll the speakers.
SURR BACK
hookup
(STR-DE885 only)
The receiver lets you enjoy 6.1 channel
surround sound when you connect the
receiver's SURR BACK jack to the INPUT
jack on another power amplifier with a
monaurM audio cord. For details on the use of
sound field, see page 33.
Tip
To enjoy tile 6.1 channel surround sound, set the
SURR BACK parameter to "LARGE" or "SMALL"
(page 21 ).
To avoid short-circuiting the
speakers
Short-circuiting of the speakers may damage
the receiver. To prevent this, make sure to take
the following precautions when connecting the
speakers.
Make sure the stripped ends of each
speaker cord does not touch another
speaker terminal, the stripped end of
another speaker cord, or the metal parts of
the receiver.
Examples of poor conditions of the
speaker cord
Stripped speaker cord is touching another
speaker terminal.
Stripped cords are touching each other
due to excessive removal of insulation.
After connecting all the components_
speakers, and AC power cord, output
a test tone to check that all the
speakers are connected correctly.
For details on outputUng a test tone,
see page 25.
if no sound is heard from a speaker while
outputting a test tone or a test tone is output
fi'om a speaker other than the one whose name
is currently displayed on the receiver, the
speaker may be short-circuited. If this happens,
check the speaker connection again.
To avoid damaging your
speakers
Mz_ke sure that you turn down the volume
before you turn off the receiver. When you turn
on the receiver, the volume remains at Ihe level
you turn off the receiver.
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