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TV monitor
If you use a TV monitor, do not connect anything to the
TV/DBS VIDEO IN jack.
VCR (via the VIDEO 1 jacks)
If you have two VCRs connect the second one to the VIDEO
2 jacks.
LD player (via the VIDEO 2 jacks)
• If you have a CONTROL S compatible Sony TV, DBS
tuner, monitor, VCR or LD player (USA and Canadian
STR-DE705 only)
Use a CONTROL S cord (supplied) to connect the S-LINK
CTRL S IN (for TV, DBS tuner, or monitor) or OUT (for
VCR or LD player) jack on the receiver to the appropriate
S-LINK jack on the respective component. Refer to the
Operating Instructions supplied with your TV, DBS tuner,
monitor, VCR, or LD player for details.
Where do I go next?
Go on to the next section to connect an AC plug and
complete your home theater system.
Receiver
MONITOR
CTRL S
IN
VIDEO
OUT
INPUT
VIDEO
TV monitor
OUTPUT
VIDEO VIDEO
AUDIO AUDIO
VIDEO 1
CTRL S
OUT
VIDEO
IN
VIDEO
OUT
AUDIO
IN
AUDIO
OUT
S-LINK
L
R
L
R
INPUT
Receiver
VCR
OUTPUT
VIDEO
AUDIO
VIDEO 2
CTRL S
OUT
VIDEO
IN
VIDEO
OUT
AUDIO
IN
AUDIO
OUT
S-LINK
L
R
L
R
Receiver
LD
SWITCHED AC OUTLETs
/
to a wall
outlet
Getting Started

AC Hookups

Connecting the AC power cord

Connect the AC power cord from this receiver and
from your audio/video components to a wall outlet.
If you connect other audio components to the
SWITCHED AC OUTLETs on the receiver, the receiver
can supply power to the connected components so you
can turn on/off whole system when you turn on/off
the receiver.
Caution
Make sure that the power consumption of the component(s)
connected to the receiver’s AC outlet(s) does not exceed the
wattage stated on the rear panel. Do not connect high-
wattage electrical home appliances such as electric irons,
fans, or TVs to this outlet.
Where do I go next?
Before you use the␣ receiver, go to the next section to make
sure that all the controls are set to the appropriate positions.

Before You Use Your Receiver

Before you start using your receiver, make sure that
you have:
• Turned MASTER VOLUME to the leftmost
position (0).
• Selected the appropriate speaker system. (For
details, see “Selecting the speaker system” on
page 7.)
• Set BALANCE to the center position.
Turn on the receiver and check the following indicator.
• Press MUTING on the remote if MUTING appears
in the display.