Sony SDP-E800 Amplifier Hookups, Speaker Placement, Getting Started, What cords will I need?

Getting Started

Amplifier Hookups

Connect the audio and video signals output from the surround processor to a multi-channel amplifier with 5.1 ch input and video input capability.

aOUTPUT b MONITOR

What cords will I need?

• Video cable (not supplied)

Yellow Yellow

• Audio cable (supplied)

White (L)	White (L)
Red (R)	Red (R)

• Audio cable (not supplied)

White	White
(or Red)	(or Red)

Make sure to match the colour of the plugs and the jacks:

•Yellow jacks and plugs: Video signal

•Red jacks and plugs: Right audio channel

•White jacks and plugs: Left audio channel

•You can use either red or white cables for the centre and sub woofer audio channels.

aOUTPUT (to 5.1 ch audio input)

SurroundMulti-channel

processoramplifier

			FRONT	REAR
	OUTPUT		L
REAR	FRONT	CENTER
L	L
			R
R	R	WOOFER	CENTER	WOOFER
			5-1	INPUT

bMONITOR (to 5.1 ch video input*)

Surround Multi-channel

processoramplifier

MONITOR INPUT

OUT

VIDEO

*If the 5.1 ch input does not have a corresponding video input jack, connect MONITOR to the video input jack of the function that is selected when the 5.1 input is activated. (Refer to the operating instructions supplied with your amplifier for details regarding its operation.)

6GB

Speaker Placement

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 centre speaker closer (B), so that it 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 centre and rear delay parameters to obtain the effect you desire (see page 9).

Note

To take full advantage of Dolby Digital (AC-3) surround effects we reccommend using high quality speakers. We also reccommend using front, centre, and rear speakers that are of the same size and quality.

	B
A	A
	45°
C	C
	90°
	20°

Notes

•Do not place the centre or rear speakers farther 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 above the listening position.

Rear speaker

60 - 90 cm

Front speaker