Sony STR-DE1015G - Manual (Page 9)

9
Getting Started Hooking Up the System
Speaker System Hookups
Although front (left and right) speakers are required,
center and rear speakers are required only for enjoying
surround sound.
What cords will I need?
Speaker cord (not supplied)
Twist the stripped ends of the cord about 2/3 inch (15
mm). Be sure to match the speaker cord to the
appropriate terminal on the components: + to + and –
to –. If the cords are reversed, the sound will be
distorted and will lack bass.
Speaker placement for STR-DE1015G
Normally, to obtain the best possible surround sound
all speakers should be placed the same distance from
your listening position (A).
This unit, however, allows you to place the center
speaker closer (B), so that is lines up with the front
speakers. The rear speakers can also be placed closer
(C), according to the shape of your room.
If you feel that this placement reduces the surround
effects, you can adjust the center and rear delay
parameters to obtain the effect you desire (see page 39).
Note
To take full advantage of Dolby Digital (AC-3) surround
effects we reccommend using high quality speakers. We also
reccommend using front, center, and rear speakers that are
of the same size and quality.
Notes
• Do not place the center or rear speakers father away from
the listening position than the front speakers.
• When mounting the rear speakers on side walls
perpendicular to the listening position they should be
placed 60 - 90 cm (24 - 35 inches) above the listening
position (as shown in “Speaker placement for STR-
DE815G and STR-D760Z” on page 10).
(+)
(–)
Rear
speaker (L)
(+)
(–)
IMPEDAMCE USE 8-16 Ω
USE IMPEDANCE 4-16 Ω
A
+ + - -
+ + - -
R
B
A
L
B
FRONT SPEAKERS
REAR CENTER R L
R
+
-
+
-
L
SURROUND SPEAKERS
Rear
speaker (R)
Receiver
Center
speaker
WOOFER
AUDIO
OUT
IMPEDANCE
SELECTOR
Front speaker (R) Front speaker (L)
45°
90°
20°
A A
B
C C