Sony STR-DA5ES Operating Instructions Manual page 12

Although this receiver incorporates a multi channel decoder, it is also equipped with multi channel
input jacks. These connections allow you to enjoy multi channel software encoded in formats other
than Dolby Digital and DTS. If your DVD player is equipped with multi channel output jacks, you
can connect them directly to the receiver to enjoy the sound of the DVD player's multi channel
decoder. Alternatively, the multi channel input jacks can be used to connect an external multi channel
decoder.
To fully enjoy multi channel surround sound, five speakers (two front speakers, two surround
speakers, and a center speaker) and a
sub
woofer are required. For 6.1 channel surround sound, you
will also need a surround back speaker. Refer to the operating instructions supplied with your DVD
player, multi channel decoder, etc., for details on the multi channel hookups.
Notes
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When using the connections described below, adjust the level of the surround speakers and sub woofer from the
DVD player or multi channel decoder.
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See page 16 for details on speaker system hookup.
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MULTI CHANNEL
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MULTI CHANNEL INPUT 2
DVD player,
Multichannel decoder, etc.
INPUT 1
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