Sony HCD-VA550 Operating Instructions Manual page 4

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Chapter 1:
Connecting the Stereo
inserting the Batteries
Chapter 1: Setting Up
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Connecting the Stereo
Use the illustrations below to connect your
HCD-VA550 to a pair of SA-VA15*
amplified speakers (optional).
To connect optional audio equipment, such
as an MD recorder, or to make connections
to other powered speakers, see "Connecting
Optional Equipment" in Chapter 5.
* The SA-VA15 is a Sony Home Theater
Speaker System that lets you enjoy
movies, music, sports, TV programs,
etcetera, with surround sound.
is: Connections to
the Speakers
Use the supplied audio cord to connect the
FIXED LINE OUT jacks on the back of the
HCD-VA550 to the 2 IN jacks on the back of
the left SA-VA15 speaker.
Be sure to match L (white) to L (white) and
R (red ) to R (red).
SA-VA15
R L
HCD-VA550
Use the supplied system control cord to
connect the CONTROL S OUT jack on the
back of the HCD-VA550 to the CONTROL
S IN jack on the back of the left SA-VA15
speaker.
HCD-VA550
SA-VA15
To make connections between the
left, right, and rear speakers
Use the connecting cord and speaker cord
supplied with the SA-VA15 speaker system.
Refer to the operating instructions supplied
with the SA-VA15 for details.
Connecting the
Antennas
USA and Canadian models
FM wire antenna*
AM loop antenna
FM wire antenna*
AM loop antenna
* Note: Adjust position for best reception
To improve the FM reception
Connect an outdoor FM antenna to the FM
75 Q terminal, using a 75-ohm coaxial cord.
USA and Canadian models
75-ohm coaxial cord
UK model
759
Qe
75-ohm coaxial cord
(with IEC standard socket connector)
important
Ground the external antenna against
lightning. To prevent a gas explosion, do
not connect the ground wire to a gas pipe.