4EN
Front
speaker
(L)
Front
speaker
(R)
AM/FM antenna
Antenna Hookups (5)
Rear
speaker
(L)
Rear
speaker
(R)
CD player
Tape deck
DAT/MD deck
Turntable
Center
speaker
Audio Component
Hookups (5, 6)

Unpacking

Check that you received the following items with the
receiver:
FM wire antenna (1)
AM loop antenna (1)
Remote commander (remote) (1)
Size AA (R6) batteries (2)
Audio/Video cable (1)
(USA and Canadian STR-DE705 only)
Control S cord (1)
(USA and Canadian STR-DE705 only)

Inserting batteries into the remote

Insert two size AA (R6) batteries with the + and – on
the battery compartment. When using the remote,
point it at the remote sensor g on the receiver.
When to replace batteries
Under normal use, the batteries should last for about 6
months. When the remote no longer operates the
receiver, replace both batteries with new ones.
Notes
Do not leave the remote in an extremely hot or humid
place.
Do not use a new battery with an old one.
Do not expose the remote sensor to direct sunlight or
lighting apparatuses. Doing so may cause a malfunction.
If you don’t use the remote for an extended period of time,
remove the batteries to avoid possible damage from
battery leakage and corrosion.

Before you get started

Turn off the power to all components before making
any connections.
Do not connect the AC power cords until all of the
connections are completed.
Be sure to make connections firmly to avoid hum
and noise.
When connecting an audio/video cable, be sure to
match the color-coded pins to the appropriate jacks
on the components: Yellow (video) to Yellow; White
(left, audio) to White; and Red (right, audio) to Red.
Active
woofer
VCR
LD player
TV
Speaker
System
Hookups (6, 7)
TV/VCR Hookups (7, 8)

Hookup Overview

The receiver allows you to connect and control the
following audio/video components. Follow the
hookup procedures for the components that you want
to connect to the receiver on the pages specified. To
learn the locations and names of each jacks, see “Rear
Panel Descriptions” on page 26.
Getting Started