Hookups; Ch Input Hookups - Sony STR-DE845 Operating Instructions Manual

5.1CH Input Hookups
Although this receiver incorporates a multi channel
decoder, it is also equipped with 5.1CH INPUT jacks.
These connections allow you to enjoy multichannel
software encoded in formats other than Dolby Digital
(AC-3) and DTS. If your DVD player is equipped with
5.1CH OUTPUT jacks, you can connect them directly to
this unit to enjoy the sound of the DVD p/aye_-'s n'_u_ti
channel decoden Alternatively, the 5.1CH INPUT jacks
can be used to connect an external multi channe! decoder.
To fully enjoy multi channel surround sound, you will
need five speakers (two front speakers, two rear speakers,
and a center speaker) and a sub woofer. Refer to the
instruction manual supplied with your DVD player, multi
channel decoder, etc., for details on the 5,1 channel input
hookups.
DVD player,
Multichannel decoder, etc.
Required
cords
Audio cords (not supplied)
Two _or the 5.1CH iNPUT FRONT and REAI-I jacks
White (L) White (L)
Red (R} Red (fl}
Monaural audio cords (not supplied)
Two for the 5.1CH INPbq CENTER and SUB WOOFER jacks
Black ==_ =_ Black
Video cord (not supplied)
One for the DVD/LD VIDEO IN jacks (etc.)
Yellow _ Yellow
Note
When using the connections described below, adjust the level of
your surround speakers and sub woofer from the DVD player or
multichannel decoden
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Example of a DVD player hookup using the 5.1CH INPIZriacks
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I VIDEO OUT
DVD player
DVDILD SPEAKERS
5.1 CH INPUT ! IN VIDEO etc. FRONT
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= _o _ _dSPEAKERS
° JRE,, EN'FER
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SUB WOOFER
Note
See page 16 for details on speaker system hookup.
"_'_ Front Speaker (k)
"_'[_ Front Speaker (R)
Rear Speaker (L)
Rear Speaker (R)
[_] Center Speaker
1--'[_ Active Woofer
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