Getting Started; Unpacking; Hooking Up The System - Sony SDP-EP90ES Operating Instructions Manual

Getting Started

Unpacking

Check that you received the following items with the
processor:
• Remote commander (remote) (1)
• Size AA (R6) batteries (2)
• Connecting cords (3)
Inserting batteries into the remote
Insert two size AA (R6) batteries with the + and – on
the battery compartment. When using the remote,
point it at the remote sensor g on the processor.
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When to replace batteries
Under normal use, the batteries should last for about 6
months. When the remote no longer operates the
processor, replace both batteries with new ones.
Notes
• Do not leave the remote in an extremely hot or humid
place.
• Do not use a new battery with an old one.
• Do not expose the remote sensor to direct sunlight or
lighting apparatuses. Doing so may cause a malfunction.
• If you don't use the remote for an extended period of time,
remove the batteries to avoid possible damage from
battery leakage and corrosion.
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Hooking Up the System

The surround processor allows you to connect up to 5
digital audio (video) source components, such as a
DVD player or LD player with an AC-3 RF output.
The illustration at right describes how to make
connections between your digital audio (video) source
components the surround processor, and your
multichannel amplifier.
• Connecting an amplifier with 5.1 ch inputs
MPEG or Dolby Digital
(AC-3)
compatible amp
(TA-VA8ES, etc.)
DVD player,
LD player, etc.
• Connecting separate amplifiers for each speaker
Front Speakers
Rear Speakers
Centre Speaker
DVD player,
LD player, etc.
1
Connect the OUTPUT terminals of the surround
processor to the front (left and right), rear (left
and right) centre and sub woofer channel inputs
on your amplifier (for TA-VA8ES/TA-VA70,
connect the to the 5.1 INPUT terminals as shown
on the following page).
2
Connect the digital audio outputs of each
component to the appropriate terminals on the
back of the surround processor.
This unit's digital inputs detect MPEG, Dolby
Digital (AC-3) or PCM signals automatically.
The AC-3 RF input terminal for use with LD
players is for Dolby Digital (AC-3) signals only.
Front speakers
Rear speakers
Centre speaker
Subwoofer
Amplifier for Front
Speakers
Amplifier for Rear
Speakers
Amplifier for
Centre
Speaker
Amplifier for Sub
Subwoofer woofer