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)

White (L)

White (L)

Red (R)

Red (R)

•Monaural audio cable (not supplied) (1 for each 5.1 CH/DVD CENTER and SUB WOOFER jacks)

Black Black

•Video cable (not supplied) (1 for the 5.1 CH VIDEO IN jack) (STR-DE345 only)

Yellow Yellow

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.

Receiver

Dolby Digital

decoder, etc.

5.1 CH/DVD

 

 

 

PRE OUT

FRONT REAR CENTER

CENTER

REAR FRONT

L

 

 

 

WOOFER

 

R

 

 

SUB

 

 

WOOFER

 

 

Receiver

Dolby Digital

 

5.1 CH

 

decoder, etc.

 

VIDEO IN

 

VIDEO

* 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.

SPEAKERS REAR

 

 

SPEAKERS FRONT

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SUB WOOFER

SPEAKERS CENTER

For optimum surround sound effect, place your speakers as shown below.

Rear speaker

60 - 90 cm

45°

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.

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