Sony STR-DE425 - Manual (Page 6)

Getting Started
Hookups
The arrow =
CD player
^ indicates signal flow.
Receiver CD player
Tape deck or MD recorder
Receiver Tape deck or MD recorder
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 fhe
terminals, see the illustration below.
WOOFER MIX AUDIO OUT
(STR-DE425 only) (STR-DE325 only) FRONT SPEAKERS A
For optimum surround sound effect, place vour
speakers as shown below.
Rear speaker
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.
Hookups
Front speakers
Front speaker
(R) Receiver
Front speaker
(U
Rear and center speakers
Rear speaker
(R)
Rear speaker
Receiver Center speaker (L)
Note (except STR-DE425)
Be sure to connect the both rear speakers (L and R-).
\'o sound is heard if only one speaker is connected.
Active woofer
STR-DE425 only
Receiver Active woofer
STR-DE325 only
Receiver Active woofer
Note
• Do not connect any other ct)mponent.