Chapter 3

Connecting Your System

Read this chapter to set up your DSS receiver for the first time, or to add or remove audio or video components connected to your system.

Overview

 

You can connect the DSS receiver in a variety of configurations. The

 

answers to the following questions will determine how you hook up

 

and operate your DSS receiver. For example:

 

Y Do you have cable TV or a broadcast (terrestrial) TV antenna?

 

Y What type of connectors do your TV and VCR have: S-VIDEO,

 

A/V (RCA-type), or RF coaxial?

 

Y Do you plan to integrate your DSS receiver with your audio or

 

video system?

General Recommendations

Detailed hookup instructions are provided on the pages that follow.

 

For optimum audio and video performance, follow these general

 

recommendations as much as possible when hooking up your

 

components:

 

Y If you have an audio or audio/video system, consider integrating

 

the DSS receiver into a home entertainment configuration to take

 

advantage of your hi-fi system’s audio capabilities.

 

Y If your TV has an S-VIDEO jack, use it to connect your TV to the

 

DSS receiver. An S-Video connection provides a better picture than

 

RCA-type video or RF connections.

 

Y If your TV doesn’t have an S-VIDEO jack, use your TV’s A/V

 

connectors to connect your components. An A/V connection

 

provides a better picture and audio when compared to an RF

 

connection.

 

Y If you have other Sony components that include CONTROL-S

 

jacks, you can connect these components via their CONTROL-S

 

jacks in order to pass remote control signals between the DSS

 

receiver and these components. This allows you to hide

 

components behind cabinet doors.

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