Sony STR-DE345 - Manual (Page 7)

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Getting Started
DVD player/Dolby Digital decoder
What cables will I need?
• Audio cable (not supplied) (1 for each 5.1 CH/DVD
FRONT and REAR jacks)
• Monaural audio cable (not supplied) (1 for each 5.1
CH/DVD CENTER and SUB WOOFER jacks)
• Video cable (not supplied) (1 for the 5.1 CH VIDEO
IN jack) (STR-DE345 only)
You can play decoded Dolby Digital soundtracks through the
speakers connected to the receiver
If you have a Dolby Digital decoder you can amplify a
decoded Dolby Digital soundtrack with the following
connections.
* STR-DE345 only
Where do I go next?
Go on to the next section to connect the speakers.
Speaker System Hookups
Overview
This section describes how to connect your speakers to
the receiver. Although front (left and right) speakers
are required, center and rear speakers are optional.
Adding center and rear speakers will enhance the
surround effects. Connecting an active woofer will
increase bass response. For specific locations of the
terminals, see the illustration below.
For optimum surround sound effect, place your
speakers as shown below.
What cords will I need?
Speaker cord (not supplied) (1 for each speaker)
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.
White (L)
Red (R) White (L)
Red (R)
Black Black
Yellow Yellow
FRONT REAR CENTER
WOOFER
PRE OUT
5.1 CH/DVD
FRONT REAR CENTER
SUB
WOOFER
L
R
Receiver
Dolby Digital
decoder, etc.
SPEAKERS REAR SPEAKERS FRONT
SUB WOOFER SPEAKERS CENTER
60 - 90 cm
Rear speaker
45 °
(+) (+)
(–) (–)
(continued)
Receiver
Dolby Digital
decoder, etc.
VIDEO
VIDEO IN
5.1 CH